Auto License Applications Pushed Through State Districts
The Motor Vehicle Division of the State Highway Department will send representatives to fourteen districts across South Carolina to collect 1928 auto license applications. Inspectors will set up offices in central cities and visit nearby towns on specific days and hours. License prices and distribution will be handled by Price Fallon, with schedules listing towns, times, and dates through December 1927 and January 1928.
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L Division
State Highway Department
South Carolina
Highway Department
Price Fallon
Aiken, Powell Hardware Co
North Augusta
Town Hall
Wagener
E. S. Redd
Ford Dealer
Langley
Graniteville
Ellenton, Wise Motor Co
City Council Mulls Budget Cuts and Street Light Requests
City Council meets in November to address the city’s dire finances and urges departments to cut expenses. Protests are noted but actions are limited. The Health Department will improve the Old Folks Home. Richland Avenue block widening and electric street lights are debated. Treasurers report shows October cash balance and receipts, with Public Works detailing its funds and disbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Henderson
Health Department
Richland Avenue
Laurens
Newberry Streets
Aiken Library Adds Times Encrvelopedia and Gazetteer
The Aiken Library unveils a splendid set of reference books Times Encrvelopedia and Gazetteer guaranteed to stay current for ten years. New books are being ordered for both children and adults. The Student Club met yesterday with Miss Sanborn. The Thursday Club gathered at Mrs H J Rays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Mr and Mrs E L Rawson Occupy Lowe Residence
Mr and Mrs E L Rawson of Newport Rhode Island are occupying the Lowe residence as listed in local notices. The brief item notes their status and location without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Rawson
Newport, R. C
Lowe
Last Survivor of The Wanderer Slave Ship Tells His Tale
The article recounts Tahro later known as Romeo Thomas, the last surviving crew member of The Wanderer, the 1858 slave ship. It traces his journey from Africa to Georgia, his life on a Tillman family plantation, his loyalty to Senator Tillman, and the walking stick bearing 1858 and 1913 that marked his transition from African royalty to American slavery.
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United Staies
Abraham Lincoln
South
America
Atlantic
S. C
Tahro
Romeo Thomas
Africa
Tahre
B. R. Tillman, Jr
Ben” Tillman
South Carolina
United States
Maria Benee
Tillman
Moon
Gonda
Aimbery
Birthy
Rillman
Mr. Tillman
Senator Tillman
Edgefield County
Katy
Manchuella
Kuluwaka
Kiwanis Club Discusses Courthouse Action and Guests
The Aiken Kiwanis Club met at the Aiken hotel to discuss a plan by Dr Hastlings Wyman Jr to let the county cede or sell the present courthouse to the city for a new courthouse. Dr Wyman argues the county should buy a new site to avoid razing costs and leave the building as a city hall and auditorium. Dr Henry Nelson Snyder of Wofford College was unable to attend and will speak in two weeks. Dr E W Sykes of Clemson College is set for the following Thursday. There is no meeting next week due to Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Kiwanis Club
Aiken Hotel
Hastings Wyman, Jr
Wyman
Henry Nelson Snyder
Wofford College
Kiwans
E. W. Sykes
Clemson College
Aiken Defeats Barnwell. St Matthews to Face Institute
The Aiken Institute beat Barnwell High 60 at Eustis Park last Friday. Aiken pulled away in Q3 with DuBose scoring to seal a 60 point win as Barnwell never entered Aiken territory for most of the game. St Matthews meets Aiken this afternoon for another likely win.
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Aiken Institute
Barnwell High
Eustis Park
Barnwell Boys
Aiken
DuBose
Barnwell
Berrie
H. Clifford
St. Matthews
Institute
X Ray Plant To Be Installed At Aiken Hospital
The X Ray unit purchased by Aiken Hospital will be installed within about two weeks at an estimated cost of $5000. Hospital authorities and county doctors have long urged for X ray capability and the new equipment will enhance the hospital’s medical services. The hospital’s general conditions are reported as fine and operations proceed smoothly.
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Aiken Hospital
Aiken Cottages Names Young Men for Season
The list from Aiken Cottage Sanitarium features Melvin Wallace of Wheeling West Virginia Clifford Hunter of Charlotte North Carolina Leonard Henderson of Wilmington Delaware Frederick Read of Weaverville North Carolina William Matthews of Winston Salem North Carolina Edward Budreau of Boston Massachusetts Frank Klam of Spartanburg South Carolina A B Ballard of Spartanburg J C Bailey Anchor Hiram Morgan of Inman E A Gossett of Gaffney Robert B Murdock of Thomaville New York Dr Wertheer of Wheeling West Virginia Andrew Sweda of Yonkers New York W E Kennermar of Lyman Benedict Finatti of Washington DC and William Braun of Washington DC.
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Aiken Cottage Sanitarium
Melvin Wallace
Wheeling
W. Va
Clifford H. Hunter
Charlotte
N. C
Leonard Henderson
Wilmington
Delaware
Frederick Read
Weaverville
William H. Matthews
Winston-Salem
Edward Budreau
Boston
Mass
Frank Klam
Spartanburg
B. A. Ballard
J. C. Bailey
Ae Anchor
Hiram Morgan
Inman
E. A
Fire damages Langer barn on South Bellondary
A fire Monday damaged Thomas Langer's barn on South Bellondary for about 500 dollars. The structure was filled with provisions. Firemen's prompt work prevented spread, saving several adjacent buildings.
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South Bellondary
Thomas Langer
Industry for Aiken Prompts Joint Chamber Kiwanis Push
Committees from Aiken’s Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club coordinate to attract a large industry. They have contacted major engineering firms, including Lockwood Greene in Atlanta, noting Aiken’s water climate power and transport are favorable and awaiting responses to site surveys and statistics to map next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Aiken
Lockwood-Greene and Co
Atlanta
The
Evangelistic Services End at First Baptist Church Revival
Rev Porter M Bailes and Lakeland singer B B Pickens led ten days of sermons at the First Baptist Church ending last night. About one hundred converts joined the church, and the revival left a strong spiritual atmosphere with high praise for the preachers and hymns. Bailes urged direct critique of social evils and delivered last night’s sermon on The Christian Home before departing for Lakeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Porter M. Bailes
B. B. Pickens
Lakeland
Fla
Aiken County Boy Sets Corn Record At One Acre
Marsuella section youth Wilson Ergle grew eighty five bushels of corn from one acre according to county farm agent C Lee Gowan. He joins two other county boys who produced 2200 and 1700 pounds of seed cotton per acre, though reports are incomplete. Kiwanis offers prizes for agricultural distinctions with winners to be recognized at a future meeting.
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Wilson Ergle
Marsuella
Othe
C. Lee Gowan
Young Ergle
Gowan
Aiken County
Arken Kiwanis Club
Pageant to be presented at St Johns Methodist church
Sunday morning a two act Play Pageant will be held at St Johns Methodist church. The event promises to be one of the most impressive renditions. Participants include Mrs J H W Boggs Miss Elizabeth Boylston Miss Mattie Lou Garrett A H Ward Tom Neese Boges Crgil Shuler BL RL Permenter N G Davis J Ry Gunter Prof J W Copeland Prof O L Courtney J A M Gardner J C Patterson and T F Weatherford. A large congregation is expected.
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St. John’s Methodist Church
St John's
J. H W. Boggs
Mise Elizabeth Boylston
Mattie Lou Garrett
A. H. Ward
Tom Neese Boges
Crgil Shuler
RL Permenter
N. G. Davis
J. Ry Gunter
J. W. Copeland
O. L. Courtney
J. A. M. Gardner
J.C. Patterson
T. F. Weatherford
Sunday services and evening sermon at local church
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Worship and sermon at 11:15 a.m. Topic Jesus of Nazareth Passeth By. B Y P A meets at 6:30 p.m. Evening worship at 7:50 p.m. Topic What Are You Waiting For. Dr McLean preaches at all services. New members welcomed at each service. Miss Smith violin soloist.
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Jesus of Nazareth
Dr. McLean
Miss Smith
Cotton ginned in Aitken County up to November 1 1927
A report by B. B. Moseley special agent of the Commerce Department shows 17 054 bales ginned in Aitken County from the 1927 crop prior to November 1, compared with 11 585 bales ginned by November 1, 1926.
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Aitken
Moseley
Department of Commerce
Highway plans threatened by attitude of railroads
Aiken businesses remain vibrant with no vacant storefronts as highways face opposition from railroads. Legal actions loom over paving projects along US Highway 1 and the Calhoun Falls bridge area. The State Highway Commission seeks to push ahead amid railroad right of way disputes and potential injunctions through the South Carolina Supreme Court.
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Columbia
John K. Aull
South Carolina
C. E. Jones
State Highway Commission
Savannah River
Georgia
Calhoun Falls
Calhoun Highway
Southern Railway System
Anderson County
Honea Path
Belton
Lexington County
Maine
Florida
Sethern
State Supreme Court
Lees
Highrogram
Hibernia
Batesby
Ferpass
Saluda
Edgefield
Aiken
Augusta
South Carona Railroad Commission
Hospital Cooperates With Health Dept in Tonsil Clinic
Dr. Wm. G. Bodie, county health officer, says Aiken County Hospital cooperates in a campaign to relieve needy school children with diseased tonsils and adenoids. The program will run through the school year to provide operations at low cost for children unable to pay. Eleven children have already been treated this past month with more expected next month.
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Wm. G. Bedie
Aiken County Hospital
Bodie
Health Department
Aiken Flower Show Draws Wide Regional Interest
The Annual Aiken Flower Show at High lad Park Hotel drew crowds from 3 p m viewing chrysanthemums dahlias roses and other blooms. Judges were David Inglis J G Bailie and Mrs Alexander Martin. Albert S Willcox announced winners and prizes while a Highland Park lobby program featured music and entertainment. Exh ibits from Augusta Columbia Orangeburg Batesburg Blackville and others won prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Civic League
Highlad Park
David Inglis
J. G. Bailie
Augusta
Alexander Martin
Columbia
Albert S. Willcox
Highland Park
Glee Cioh
Aiken Institute
Tipperary
Qyer
Columabrya
Orangeburg
Batesburg
Blackville
Athen Man Commended For Youth Leisures Insight
Dr A T Jamison of Greenwood commends Herbert B Gyles of Aiken for a stand in a paper presented before the South Carolina Conference of Social Work in Rock Hill. The pamphlet notes crime among youths under twenty and urges proper leisure guidance.
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Athen Man
A. T. Jamison
Greenwood
Connie Maxwell
Pamplet
Herbert B. Gyles
Aiken
South Carolina Conference of Social Work
Rock Hill
Mr. Gates
Paperc
Dr Fierd M Norman Commissioned as Army Reserve Lieutenant
Dr Fierd M Norman has received a commission as a reserve second lieutenant in the dental corps of the United States Army.
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Council
Commission of Public Works
Ry Owen Alderman Duncan
Kiwanis Meeting
Aiken Cottages
Melvin Sullivan
Anderson
Donald Dobbins
Help Alliance
City OF
Atken
Main Street
Richland, Park
Hayne Avenues
Health Dept
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