Tragic Car Crash Victims Named In Aiken Inquest
An inquest in Aiken details a deadly railroad crash near Warren Ville with five casualties including Miss Rhea Reiser and Charles Reiser from New York. The train crew and rescuers faced a chaotic scene as authorities note operative signals and local witnesses described the derailment and rescue efforts.
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Randolph Haigler
Greneke
Haigler
Cheser Boy
Boyd
Charles Reiser
Bnatye
Chester Boyd
Solnick
Winston-Salem
N. C
Aiken
New York
George’s Undertaking
Talin
Miss Reiser
New York City
County Kiwanis Help With Christmas Dinner At Home
Mrs Laura Bock executive secretary of the Aiken Red Cross chapter aided the event helping furnish music and memories. Gifts were given to all county home inmates who received a turkey dinner on Christmas day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Bock
Aiken
Agricultural Club Meets Amid Cautious Cotton Talk
The Aiken Agricultural Club held its regular meeting with Lieut-Governor E. B. Jackson of Wagener as guest speaker. He urged optimism but warned farmers against talking up cotton overproduction. A Sommer barbecue closed the gathering for the large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Agricultural Club
Ben F. Tyler
E. B. Jackson
Wagener
Sommer
One More Vision of Wealth Vanishes in New York Tale
John Edwin Stansfield says rumors of a sixteen block Manhattan fortune are a fairy tale. He investigated a Atlanta claimant and found no records or titles. In Kings County old deeds showed no transfer to the Key name and local clothing firms occupy the area, ending hopes of vast wealth.
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Manhattan
Stansfield
New York
Atlanta
Kings County
Property transfers and street lighting planned for local street
These lot from W. R. Callawey near his home place are described for transfer from Dr. T. C. Stone of Greenville. Mr. Stiefel sold his home at Stiefeltown to move to Aiken. The city is expected to erect lights to illuminate the street soon.
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W. R. Callawey
T. C. Stone
Greenville
Stiefel
Stiefeltown
Aiken
Land Settlement in South Carolina
A report outlines land settlement efforts in South Carolina tied to regional development. Named parties include local officials and landowners, with focus on parcel distribution, settlement timelines, and potential impacts on nearby communities.
Aiken Kiwanis Club Installs New President
Frank P. Henderson retires as president and passes duties to Dr. Ben Wyman at a Kiwanis gathering. Mrs. Holbrook Wyman receives a silver-handled umbrella for loyalty and service as pianist. Guests include several out of town visitors as music and hospitality mark the evening.
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Dave Gaston, Jr
Albert S. Wil
C. A
Kiwanian
Ben Wyman
Holbrook Wyman
South Carolina Pressures Land Settlement Plan
A detailed account outlines South Carolina's push to reclaim abandoned lands and employ migrant workers through a state funded land settlement program. Under Governor Manning, a plan proposes a $300,000 initial loan to create an unpaid ownership board and issue up to $1,000,000 in bonds for further settler loans. The plan emphasizes non charity as a state credit to boost productivity and land use.
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South Carolina
Soest
Richard I. Manning
California
Wisconsin
North Carolina
Seltlers
Lves
Slashe Pines Shade Tree Project Near Aiken
Civic League and local landowners begin planting a double row of slashed pines from First Baptist Church to Meeks Corner. 100 saplings bought, labor aided by City, Elliott Ball, and colored workers. completion expected in two to three weeks as part of beautification and cooling shade.
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First Baptist Church
Meeks Corner
Civic League
W. R. Mattoga
Aiken
Columbia Highway
A. P. Meeks
W&k
Leap Year Dance at Aiken Hotel Draws Faculty and Seniors
The Leap Year Dance at the Aiken Hotel Monday evening drew a crowd of young men and women led by Miss Helen Busch and Miss Frances Logan. Mrs Harold Platt chaperoned while Nelson Johnson Jr. led the orchestra. confetti and favors added to the festive mood at midnight.
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Aiken Hotel
Helen Busch
Frances Logan
Harold Platt
Nelson Johnson, Jr
Mattox and Sanders Tie the Knot in Quiet Ellenton Ceremony
Edward Russel Sanders and Miss Mary Mattox, a popular Ellenton couple, were married Sunday afternoon at 4 00 with John Eadie Henderson, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, officiating. Only a few intimate friends attended.
Pioneer apricots boost state’s resource respect after tours
A fragment recalls how new pioneer apricots, after inspections through twenty states, return with renewed appreciation of the state's potential resources. It notes their public service value amid shifts in natural productivity and imports.
New Year Message and Communion at First Baptist Church
Sunday morning service at 11 15 with New Year Message and Communion. Sunday school at 9 45. Evening services at 7 50. Dr Mee Lean speaks on What of the News 1924 2. Sunday School teachers meet Friday night. A cordial welcome for everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee Lean
Achors
Church Appointment Times Listed for Circuits and Chapels
Aiken Circuit Springs Church schedules Second Sunday at 3 20 p.m Fourth Sunday at 1 a.m. Bethel Church Second Sunday 11 a.m Fourth Sunday 3 30 p.m. Capers Chapel Third Sunday UM a.m. First Sunday 3 30 p.m. Weasley Chapel First Sunday 1 a.m. Third Sunday 3 30 p.m. FRED L. FRAZIER WG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Circuit Springs
Bethel Church
Capers Chapel
Weasley Chapel
Fred L. Frazier
Platt House Fire Promptly Extinguished
The Harold v4 residence in Aiken was saved from destruction after a fast response. Firefighters arrived immediately and extinguished the seven flames, preventing major damage to the Platt House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt
Harold
Richardson Wilkey Nuptials In Bath At Baptist Church
At noon on December 22 Miss Ax Richardson of Aiken wed Claude Wilkey of Bath. The ceremony took place at the Baptist church with many friends in attendance. The couple will make their home in Bath.
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Ax Richardson
Aiken
Claude Wilkey
Bath
Baptist
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Fort Sam Houston
Eighth Corps
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Emaert
John Talin
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Watcrement
Oro Street
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Chicago
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Sheriff Howard
Wagnon
Southern Railway
L. W. Spradhey
J. M. Franklin
W. G. Rhoden
John Reisch
J. H. Moseley
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H. H. Rankin
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ECOND
Poole
Perry
Thomas
Creeds
I Key
Talatha
Derrick
Langley
Bodie, Jr
Kitchings Mill
Williamson
Salley Munday
Windsor
Willis
Stolus Bledsoe
Warrensteler Poole, Jr
Odge Yaun
Sam Heath
Otts
H. Melton
Helmy
Lenton
Clearwater
Johnoed
Tyler
Baxley
Monetta
Masten
Basil T. Brin
Ellenton
Pierce Y. Hill
North Augusta
L. H. Lamar, Lage & Hankinson
W. C. Clayton
Oak Grove
P. N. Turner
Vaucluse
H. C. Busbee
D. W. Allen
A. B. Lybrand
M. M. Mitchell
Harlie Sawyer
Warrenville
J. A. Heath
W. H. Walker
Silverton
S. P. Setgler
Lybrand
John Edwin Stansfield
Fsy
Ana S Hanes
S i Wyman
Wesley Chapels Methodist Church
Fred L. Frazi
Hendersons & Satley
South Crolina
Aiken County
P. Finley Henderson
Salley
Hendersons
D. S. Henderson
W. Peronneau Finley
Henderson
Mr. Salley
Richardson- Wilkey
W. J. Platt & Company
Rexall
Aiken Pharmacy
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