Aiken Water Rates Across Cities Under Scrutiny
The Standard compares Aiken water charges with neighboring towns to show Aiken’s high rates. It notes Aiken’s 750 gallon block at 37.5 cents with a $3.00 minimum, contrasting lower minima and per 1000 gallon prices in Barnwell Columbia Orangeburg Union Rock Hill and Hennettsville. Researchers cite Chester’s fixed high base to cover debt while municipal tax levies stay low. The inquiry highlights broader affordability concerns and rate structures in the region.
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Ee Alendf
Aiken
Carolina
Orsngeburg
Union
Jlt
Winnabord
Rock Hill
Hennettsville
Chester
A. McLure
Camden
Columbia
Orangeburg
Court sessions in Aiken hear tire case and injuries suit
The Court of Common Pleas in Aiken convened with Judge W H Grimball presiding for a three week term. Birmingham Tire vs Walter C Plunkett ended with a verdict for the defendant after a three day trial over tire quality and payment. Helen Parker won $100 from South Carolina Power Company for trolley injuries. Several cases were settled out of court or in progress, including J J Williamson Lumber Co vs M E Faulkner and L Parker.
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Court of Common
Aiken
W.H. Grim‘ball
Charleston
Birmingham
Ala
J. J. Williamson Lumber Company
M. E. Faulkner
L. Parker
Bath
Parker
Faulkner
Gunter Z T
Holiday crowds flood Aiken as resort season begins
Thanksgiving holidays bring large numbers of winter visitors to Aiken. The Hitchcock Woods hosts the season's first drag hunt while many rooms are filled across several local houses. Winter residents arrive daily as horses are shipped in, with rumors of polo starting next week. The Willcox hotel area will be heavily booked and overflow accommodations prepared for guests from nearby schools.
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Iris
Aiken Preparatory
Fermata
Remington Urges Aiken Analyses At Cannery Talk
Roe E. Remington, Charleston laboratory director for the South Carolina Natural Resources Commission, visited Aiken last Saturday to discuss cannery possibilities with Horace Holley and C. Lee Gowan. He urged sending vegetable and fruit samples to the laboratory for analysis to highlight Aiken’s Jadine content and attract attention to local produce.
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Roe E. Remington
Charleston
South Carolina Natural Resources Commission
Aiken
Horace Holley
County Natural Resources Commission
C. Lee
Mr. Gowan
Aiken Institute Receives Audubon Prize for Conservation Work
Herbert K. Jab of the South Carolina Department of Education presented the Audubon Society prize to the Aiken Institute for its conservation efforts over the past year. The framed photograph of a Snowy Egret on Nest, taken in Louisiana, accompanied the award, and the Aiken Institute joins sixteen other state schools in earning the honor.
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Herbert K. Jab
South Carolina
Pepartment of Education
Aiken Institute
Felt
Louisiana
Audubon Society
Cooking School Held by South Carolina Power Company
A cooking school sponsored by the South Carolina Power Company and led by Miss Bateeet Burge r of Atlanta, Ga, was conducted Wednesday in Titanium Hall. Hotpoint electric ranges were advertised by the school and attracted solid attendance.
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The
South Carolina Power Company
Miss
Lease Mr and Mrs James Avenue for the liamson and
Lease proposed by parties named Mr James and Mrs James covers property on James Avenue for an arrangement referenced as liamson. The brief notice indicates a formal agreement in process with uncertain parties and terms.
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Mrs. James
Liamson
Governor Richards Welcomes Winter Visitors to South Carolina
The proclamation of welcome to winter visitors and tourists to South Carolina outlines bracing winters, improved highways, and better surface roads. Governor John G. Richards extends a Plea for visitors to enjoy the state this coming winter and the entertainment facilities provided.
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South
Caro Vv
Richards
Carolina
South ‘Carolina
Summerville
Cuba
Florida
South Carolina
John, G. Richards
Langley-Bath School Mass Meeting Leads to Trustee Resignation
A large Langley-Bath mass meeting, backed by lawyers, pressured trustees over administration of school affairs. Trustee J S L Rogers resigned, accepted by County Superintendent K D Smith as protests claim misused funds and favors to individuals. Outcome of the affair remains unclear.
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Langley-Bath
H. H. Shifler
Sincw Selous
Insteek
J. Sl.rogers
K. D. Smith
Rogers
Jay-Birds End Season With Allendale Trip
The Aiken Institute Jay-Birds travel to Allendale to face a strong high school team in their season finale. After a championship elimination by Swansea and a tie with Edisto Academy, the team battled injuries and illness but still offered strong football. A number of fans will accompany them this afternoon.
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Aiken Institute
Jay-Birds
Allendale
Swansea
Edisto Academy
Atnra
McCormick Baltazzi Case At Supreme Court Conduct By Judge
Report from The Standard outlines ongoing McCormick Baltazzi v Mrs Entert Us as it proceeds to the Supreme Court. Attorneys dispute a new evidence affidavit by horse dealer Leperskine claiming ownership and sale details, while opposing counsel challenge the affidavit and reliance on the judge's ruling as erroneous.
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Rsse
Warner Baltazzi
McCormick
Supreme Court
Lst
Hendersons & Ey Af
Notive
Willian Leperskine
Maris
Angnye Jwieliy Tei
Ctavle
Local AAA opens Aiken office at Commercial Hotel
The American Automobile Association opens a local office in Aiken at the Commercial Hotel lobby. Members and the public can obtain road maps and travel data with membership drive reporting 120 new members in Aiken. Charter members and local supporters from the area are listed.
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Thomas J. Bryson
American Automobile Association
South Carolina Motor Club
Aiken
Lik
Association
George A. Durban
George A. Durban, Jr
Rose W. Durban
David J. Fleming
M, F. P. Fowler
Clarence J. George
H. T. Hall
Mattie C. Halli
E. A. Halley
Clifford Johnson
Florence M. Laird
Rom. Laird
J. P. Lagan
Loomis
J. & McElrath
J. C. Mose‘fey
W. EL Prothro
Mod
Quattlebaum
D. F. Rice
Eulath Salley
Fritz Schulhofer
Lo Efren
Price Fallow
Buaele L. Shealey
F. A. A Tabor
W. E. Clinkscaler
Anderaun
W. Rothrock
E.W. Pritchard
Gladys Busch
Johnson
Mia
E.R. Waters
Alex Carswell
TH. A. Uat
Boo
Allen
Eo Grie
G. AL Liens
G. Melaan
J. M. Yurter
M. Maxaire
Poe
Owens
Autsen
Reba Gaater
Mee
Arty
M. Ae
Donation Day at Aiken County Hospital Tomorrow
The Wieman's Auxiliary sponsors Donation Day at Aiken County Hospital on November 23. Women volunteers will welcome visitors from 3 to 5 PM, offer tea, and show the facility to newcomers. AV donations are accepted and to be staged Saturday morning for afternoon viewing.
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Aiken County Hospital
Wieman’s Auxiliary
Wounded man dies after still raid shooting
A federal raid on a still near Coleman's bridge in the South Edisto River area led to the death of M. W. Smith, a white man from Keadle's Bridge, who was shot during a struggle over Officer Gary Gordon's pistol. A coroner's jury ruled the shooting accidental and Gordon was released on bond after surrendering to the sheriff.
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Gary Gordon
M. W. Smith
Keadle's Bridge
Coleman's Bridge
Edisto River
Smith
P. J. Golesman
Nellie Robinson
J. E. Davis
Gordon
Cooper
South Carolina Vegetables Catch New York Market
Mrs J Revis of New York City, a native South Carolinian, reports South Carolina grown vegetables fetch strong demand in New York market due to iodine content. She visits early each morning, noting produce sells out quickly as buyers seek SC vegetables for medicinal quality.
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J. Davis’Hankinson
Aiken
James Revis
New York City
Jone Hammiter
Columbia
South Carolina
Metropolis
Call to Plant Flowers Along Highway in South Carolina
A distorted notice requests planting flowers along a highway linked to a General Convention and school groups. It names participants such as Veginet Gates and Wate Cullum and mentions Columbia, Aiken County, and the Garden Institute, urging community action this fall while referencing local officials and committees.
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South Carolina
Aviv
Transcription Flash: church events and talks noted
The record lists a schedule of church gatherings and speaker notes. Highlights include marriage and hang remarks by Dr Pyod McLean, a 6 p.m senior meeting led by Bry Plu, and C H Rhoden joining Tasflery Electric as salesman.
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Diday Cerning
Pyod
McLean
Fo Shuler
Bry Plu
Tas
C. H. Rhoden
Swansea
The
tHtafery Electric Company
Hamburg Red Cross adopts flood relief policy for Hamburg residents
The Hamburg Red Cross plans aid for flood sufferers across the Savannah River in Augusta. It offers financial and advisory help to residents moving to higher ground, covering lot purchases and rebuilding. Aid depends on need, with shared expenses, and excludes those who stay in Hamburg. Charles W. Carr announces RC relief reach and cooperation with Aiken County.
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Savannah
Augusta
Hamburg
National Organization of the American Red Gross
American Red Cross
Charles W. Carr
National Disaster I
The
Red Cross
Aiken
Reak
Aiken County
Carr
Jm Gale
Teller
Valley sewerage push costs spark meeting row
A Valley gathering debated a costly sewerage plan for Horse Creek alley. Citizens complained about expense and governance while officials from local groups presented views on funding and project scope.
Mystery Names and Fragments From an Unreadable Page
A fragment rich with odd spellings and garbled text hints at unreadable names and events. The scattered words include possible references to people such as Harriet and Wolfpe, and phrases like early subseriation and Peaks. The passage remains unclear with no coherent narrative or dates.
County athletic association organized this afternoon
A meeting of athletic and physical instructors in the county is held this afternoon in Superintendent K. D. Smith's office to organize the County Athletic Association with Cannon as manager and DLT as chair.
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Aiken County Athletic
K. D.smith
Smith
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