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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1927
Page
6
The Erie Aiken Standard, published weekly by Aiken Publishing, announces a yearly advance price of $2.00. Walter L. Duncan is president and editor, C Alderman Duncan is managing editor. Entered May 18, 1916 as second class matter at Aiken, South Carolina.
A Charleston obituary recalls General C Irvine Walker and his Citadel address What the World Owes the South He argued secession helped unite the United States and enabled World War I victory by preventing a fractured republic and ensuring Allied victory. He credited the South with sparking a strong union and national power.
A folk verse recounts a wise turkey hiding behind a barn to avoid Thanksgiving. The farmer’s ax, a hound named Nettie, and a swift pursuit end with no turkey in sight after dinner. The piece is signed Hastings Wee Wyman III.
H J Fulmer son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Fulmer died Sunday at 5 PM at the family home in Warrenville. Survived by four sisters Gladys Mildred Pearl Katherine and a brother Willie. Funeral from Shiloh Baptist Church Sunday at 4 PM Rev O E Tebow officiating. Interment in Shiloh cemetery.
Mrs W O Steifel entertained at her home in Steifeltown on Wednesday honoring Mrs L M Overstreet of Augusta and Washington DC. Attendees included Mrs J M Hamilton of Graniteville and others from Aiken and local towns.
Chicago reports a clash of eras as fashion notes long hair fading and the bob era rising while Western Union expands the Simplex Printer system. Eugene, a famed London Paris New York coiffure designer, foresees a wave of change to permanent waves and medieval styles. The article also details the Simplex Printer, a compact telegraph advancement used by Western Union to speed cross country messages with paper tape records and multiple offices. With 6000 units in use and plans to reach 8000, the system enhances speed, accuracy, and simple operation across circuits in finance and banking centers.
Allendale High defeated Aiken Institute 6 to 0 at Eustis Park in a hard fought game tied earlier in October. Dunbar and Chavous featured for Allendale while Berrie and Dobbins led Aiken’s efforts before Dunbar intercepted a late Aiken pass to seal the win.
A R Steele of near Aiken died suddenly last Sunday at his daughter Mrs William Dodgen home in Graniteville where he was visiting. He was 58. Funeral held Monday at Graniteville Methodist Church with Rev A B Ferguson Jr and Rev E W Leslie officiating. Interment in Graniteville cemetery. Survived by wife Mrs A R Steele two daughters Mrs W M Dodgen Graniteville and Mrs Fred Hahn of Aiken stepmother Mrs Jane McMillan of Augusta one brother Robert Steele of Cincinnati and a sister Mrs G W E Thorpe of Aiken plus six grandchildren.
The Baptist church W M A circles met Tuesday afternoon. The Bobo Patterson circle with Mrs G A Townes led, the Bostick Lake circle with Mrs John F Williams followed, and the Edwards McLean circle with Mrs D W Gaston Jr presided. All circles reported large enthusiastic gatherings.
The notice warns veterans and dependents that January 1, 1928 is the final date to file for Adjusted Compensation. An exception allows six months after a veteran's death within six months before 1928. Forms available from the U S Veterans Bureau Regional Office in Columbia South Carolina or through local American Legion Posts or Red Cross Chapters.
Talatha Hawthorne School presents The Adventures of Grandpa a three act farce Friday night November 25 at 8 in the school auditorium. Cast includes Montgomery Ray Monte Grandpas grandson Hubert Yonce Tod Hunter Ramie Yonce Otis Hammerhead Grandpa from Yellow Bud Ohio Marion Eubanks Officer McCormick Irene Bell Lucy Hunter Beatrice Eubanks Dorothy May Jamnita Vance Marie Ribeau Cleo Toole and Oora Toole as Kloompy from Copenhagen.
Aiken defeated St. Matthews 19 to 0 last Friday afternoon. The Aiken eleven played brilliantly led by backfield luminaries Berrie and DuBose who starred throughout. St. Matthews fought hard but could not halt the local attack.
Next Sunday schedule at First Baptist includes 11 15 a m sermon by Dr McLean on The Cross and the Memory of Sin. Sunday school 9 45 a m B Y P A meets 3 60 p m evening worship 7 50 p m subject We Would See Jesus baptism so administered violin solo Evelyn Smith mid week 7 30 p m Roger Williams class men conduct service cordial welcome to all.
At a Rio de Janeiro jurists conference last May a pact was made by Mexico the Dominican Republic Haiti Paraguay and Argentina to bar any Pan American Union member that interferes with another country’s external policy. The move targets U S policy under the Monroe Doctrine and will be debated at the Havana Pan American conference in January. The piece accuses the United States of preaching friendship while wielding the Big Stick and urges Latin America to restrain it for the common good.
The Western Union Telegraph Company unveils the Simplex Printing Telegraph a long distance typewriting method. It uses a keyboard and typebars, replacing Morse code and requiring only ordinary typing familiarity to send and receive. This device is being installed on many lines and connects distant points like New York and San Francisco.
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