Aiken Civic League Plans Booklet and Boosters
The Civic League of Aiken announces plans to publish a community booklet with contributions from local citizens on highways commerce agriculture schools religion health and industry. The league will maintain winter headquarters to distribute literature and promote Aiken to tourists and travelers south of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Hill
H.C. Ao
C. Lee Gowan
Cecil H. Seigler
Phillip J. McLean
Hall Farmer
George Leither
Graniteville
Civic League
Herbert E. Gyles
Nelson Johnson
R. L. Gunter
Walter Duncan
Misses Burckhalters
Aiken
Sales by Master Exceeding Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred
Master in Equity F S Croft reported sales totaling more than 12850 on Monday. Probate Judge George R Webb and Sheriff Nellie Robinson posted smaller sums as part of the proceedings. Read describes multiple property sales including 90 acres near Wagener and 250 acres near J D Protho with buyers named and sums listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F S. Croft
George R. Webb
Nellie Robinson
Thornwell
Long & Toole
City of Aiken
Frampton Toole
Lorick & Lawrance, Inc
Otis McLeod
Ramsey's Mill
J. D. Prothro
W. O. Johnson
Hamilton
Steifel
F. H. Hendrix
Feagan
J. F. Williams
Bowie V8
Windsor
Hendersons & Salley
Wade
Sunset Barbecue at Talatha School Benefit
Sunset barbecue supper at Talatha school tonight from 6 to 10 for Springs parsonage. Free for those over 70. Children 50 cents, others 35 cents. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talatha School
Warrant Withdrawn for Aiken Attorney Smoak
The warrant for arrest of Wm. M. Smoak Aiken attorney will be withdrawn after he settled with the attorney for former clients tied to the warrant. He was placed under bond following the settlement and payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Smoak
Aiken
Mr. Smoak
Attorn
Mr. K
Windsor School Dedication Attended by Governor and Officials
Governor Thomas G. McLeod and State Superintendent James H. Hope will attend the Windsor school dedicatory exercises at 3 p.m. A large Windsor White Pond gathering is expected. Prof. James D. Bland ing of Sumter, a Citadel graduate, will preside as principal. Gov McLeod to deliver the main address. The 450,000 dollar project includes 74 classrooms and a fine auditorium with complete equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. McLeod
James H. Hope
New Windsor
Windsor and
White Pond
New School
James D.blanding
Sumter
Citadel
Aiken County
Prof. Blanding
Gov. McLeod
Mattie Thomas
Windsor
Hotel At Kalima Is A Possibility
Rumor says a prominent Washington hotel man visited Aiken to pick a hotel site and Kalima was favored. A $100,000 tourist hotel planned to operate year round, but no further details have been released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aiken
Kaliia
Tlan
W M A of Aiken Association Meets at Millbrook Church
The Woman's Missionary Union of the Aiken association held a splendid meeting at Millbrook Baptist Church Tuesday with Mrs. Leon Holley presiding. State president Mrs. J D Chapman spoke and Miss Bewley Hunsinger urged leadership. unions reported most dues paid. Special vocal music enriched the morning and afternoon sessions. a bountiful Millbrook dinner followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbrook Baptist Church
Woman's Missionary Union of the
Aiken Association
Leon Holley
J. D. Chapman
Anderson
Bewley Hunsinger
Long Creek Academy
Aietruogneest
Geddings Cushman
Geo. deMedicis, Jr
F. E. Ardrey
Millbrook
Services at Graniteville church set for October 11
Graniteville St. John's Methodist church prepares special services for next Sunday October 11 when Rev. A B Ferguson Jr will deliver a soul stirring message The home coming style service features a large trained choir An invitation is extended to the public Sunday morning services begin with a 7 30pm evening program with Dr E S Jones presiding elder of the Columbia District and a noted state Christian leader
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Methodist Church
Graniteville
A. B. Ferguson Jr
E.S. Jones
Columbia District
Four Generations Baptized at Capers Chapel
Last Sunday at Capers Chapel M. E. church the baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. W C Blackston from Beech Island was baptized. Present were the mother, grandmother Mrs Weathersbee, and great grandmother Mrs Ophelia Page, mother of Gary and Chester Page of Aiken. Four generations were represented, all having been baptized at Capers Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Blackston
Beech Island
Capers Chapel
M. E. Church
Weathersbee
Ophelia Page
Gary
Chester Page
Aiken
Edisto Baptist Association Meets at Rocky Grove Church
The Edisto Baptist Association gathered Thursday and Friday at Rocky Grove Church near Wagener. It includes 18 churches in Aiken and Orangeburg counties with visiting delegates such as Dr. W. T. Derieux Dr. Charles A. Jones Rev. W. M. Whitesides and J. L. Corzine of Columbia plus other ministers from Ridge Spring Ward Cordova Pelion and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edisto Baptist Association
Rocky Grove Church
Wagener
Aiken
Orangeburg
W. T. Derieux
Charles A. Jones
W. M. Whitesides
J. L. Corzine
Columbia
J. L. Baggot
Ward
L. M. Jones
W. 5. Dorsett
Ridge Spring
M. O. Owens
Cordova
Shealey
Pelion
Real Estate Board Formed by Aiken Agents
Real estate agents of Aiken met Monday afternoon to perfect a temporary organization and form a Real Estate Board. Brooks Boylston was chosen chairman and a committee including J. W. Ashhurst G. A. Durban and W. W. Edgerton was named to draft rules for adoption at a later meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Brooks Boylston
J. W. Ashhurst
G. A. Durban
W W. Edgerton
Rummage Sale For U D C Held Tomorrow Morning
A rummage sale will be held tomorrow morning to benefit the U D C. Donors are asked to notify Mrs. R G Tarrant. The new Southern schedule will bring the Northern mail into town earlier, effective next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Tarrant
Northern Mail
D M George and Mc Flrath Visit Charlotte on Business
Messrs. D. M. George and Mc Flrath traveled to Charlotte North Carolina last Thursday to conduct business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
D. M. George Wag
McFlrath
Charlotte
N. C
Flower Show Plans Nearly Complete
Plans for the Annual Flower Show on November 6 at Highland Park Hotel are nearly finished. Ladies named to lead committees include General Chairman Miss Marian Pellew and chairmen Alma Hahn Gyles Wyman Switzer Blomberg Gaston Williams Ford Hill Green Hahn Switzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park Hotel
Marian Pellew
Barriés
Alma Hahn
A. Hee. Gyles
Wyman
Lulu Switzer
Louise Blomberg
D. W. Gaston, Jr
Grab Beg
John F. Williams
Louise Ford
C. J. Hill
E. A. Green
Candy
Herman Hahn
Civic League Prize Post for Flower Show at Highland Park Hotel
Notices invite prizes for a Flower Show to be held November 6 at Flower Highland Park Hotel. Communicate with Miss Atu Switzer or Mrs. A. 5 to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flower the Highland Park Hotel
Atu Switzer
A. 5
Lot Secured For Dibble Memorial Library
The Dibble Memorial Library trustees completed the purchase of the Beach Lot after months of negotiations. The lot fronts Laurens street and Hoods Lane opposite the Beach residence, near the post office, and cost twenty five hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dibble Memorial Library
Laurens Street
Hoods Lane
Kiwanis Rally Aims at Weevil Campaign Near Aiken
Kiwanis boosters from Aiken visit Marsuella School on the Columbia Highway for a community gathering 17 miles from Aiken. A seven piece orchestra and Wilowiee speakers entertain farmers and families while district agent Audrey Ward promotes stalk destruction and planting rye oats vetch and winter gardens. Professor Sanders, Marsuella principal, opens the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Aiken Kiwanis Club
Marsuella
Aiken
Columbia
H. G. Anderson
Coca Cola Bottling Co
Herman H. Hahg
Hahn & Co
Groceries
Leon
Holley—Holley Hardware Co
Mandle Surasky
B. M. Surasky
W. Jay McGarity
Audrey H. Ward
Sanders
Marsuella School
Neal Cannon Preaches at Cynthiana Kentucky
Neal Cannon preached at the Union service in the Christian Church in Cynthiana with a large crowd in attendance. His delivery voice and platform presence were praised as he prepared to study at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, with one year remaining in his theological work. His family accompanied him to Cincinnati.
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Cynthiana
Neal Cannon
J. T. Cannon
Neal
Christian Church
Cannor
Dallas
Texas
Southern Methodist University
Christine
Cincinnati
Aiken Preparatory School to Open Next Thursday
The Aiken Preparatory School will open for the fall and winter session on October 15 with more pupils than any prior session. New property adjoining the buildings has been purchased and additions will be built for the winter. The current buildings have been renovated and remodeled. Headmaster F A M Tabor recently returned from England as students arrived from the North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
F. A. M. Tabor
England
Death of Ernest Holsenback at 49
Ernest Holsenback died suddenly at 8 PM Monday after a brief illness. He is survived by his widow, several children, his father Daniel Holsenback, one sister Mrs J H Shell of Lake Wales Florida, and one brother Daniel Holsenbach of Graniteville. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church, with interment in Bethany Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Holsenback
Daniel Holsenback
J. H. Shellhouse
Lake Wales
Fla
Daniel Holsenbach
Graniteville
Bethany
Evangelistic Meetings Set to Begin in City Revival
Baptist congregation and many others anticipate revival services starting Sunday October 18 with Dr S T Matthews of Greenville to preach on Monday October 19 and Harry Thomas of France to lead songs. Cottage prayer meetings will be held in various parts of the city next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Ioward
Sydnay
Matthews
Greenville
Harry ‘Thomas
France
Aiken High Edges Denmark in Close Friday Victory
Aiken High School defeated Denmark team 25 to 0 in a hard fought game at Aiken last Friday. The win highlighted strong defense and timely scoring in a contest noted for its spirited play.
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Aiken Hi
Denmark
Aiken
Florida's Lure Turns Florida into an Empire in Making
A Florida tour narrative highlights Miami Hollywood and Palm Beach growth. The piece, praising Florida’s rapid development and opportunity, notes how South Carolina hopes to emulate Florida’s manpower and expansion. It praises public space progress and the impact of booster leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
South Carolina
Aiken
James Henry Rice
Corumpia Stote
Rice
Emii
Mesdames FE
P. Henderson
J. P. McNair
Elmore Henderson
Edward Croft
George _deMedicis
B. F. Grohmann
Elberta Bland
Agnes Campbell
Henry Henderson
George Smith
J. E. Spann
Spann
Bamberg
Georgia Scott
Hiram Scott
Williston
White Pond
W. J. Sarrat
St Augustine
America
Spuds
Hastings
Atlantic
Ormond
Daytona
New Smyrna
Titusville
Cocoa
Rock Ledge
Indian River
Eau Gallie
Melbourne
Tillman
Fort Pierce
West Palm Beach
Lake Worth
Palm Beach
Hollywood
Delray
Deerfield
Pompano
Fort Lauderdale
By-the-Sea
Bond Granted In Aiken Area Case Names Firm and Officials
Yesterday afternoon a bond was granted by a court east of Bali naming Eliott Ganttagener and Michael Rots as parties. The case lists solicitor Williams, Croft and Busbee of Aiken and R. L. Gunter E. B. Friday and Chester Busbee of Wagener, with Wes? ender Henderé as endorser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bali
Eau
Eliott Ganttagener
Michael Rots Cig Pais
Ed Vince
Ender Hender
Ing
Williams, Croft and Busbee
Aiken
R. L. Gunter
E. B. Friday
North
Chester Busbee
Wagener
Seven Murder Cases On Trial Docket At October Term
Seven murder cases are docketed for trial at the October term of Court of General. Defendants listed include Bush Bradley, Angus Williams, Isabelle Norton, Hattie Mae Pringle, Elliott Gantt, Andrew Lewis, Arthur Weathersbee. Other prisoners in the county jail awaiting trial face charges such as grand larceny, housebreaking, larceny, rape, assault with intent to kill, breach of peace, violation of prohibition law, and assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush Bradley
Angus Williams
Isabelle Norton
Hattie Mae Pringle
Elliott Gantt
Andrew Lewis
Arthur Weathersbee
Crawford
James Allen
Sampson Hall
Sip Ivey
Clifford Johnson
Richard Bush
Old Jackson
Bryan Renew
John Briggs
Otis Cooper
Melvin Whittle
Lee Porter
Tom McDuffie
Wil White
Appeal of Lowman Negroes Filed Here
The appeal of three Lowman cousins convicted in the murder of Sheriff Henry H. Howard has reached Aiken for filing. Attorneys argue trial haste and possible prejudice, with the case likely to be heard by the state supreme court in Columbia at the October term. Clarence and Demand Lawman were sentenced to death, Bertha Lowman to life servitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowmans
Aiken
Henry H. Howard
J. N. Frederick
Columbia
Attornneys
Fuiny
Berte D. Carter
Robert L. Gunter
Julian B. Salley
State Supreme Court
Clarence Lawman
Demand Lawman
Cousins
Howard
Monetta
Kaudi
Bertha Lowman
Demond
Little Clarence Courtney Victim of Fatal Accident
Seven year old Clarence Courtney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Courtney, died after a weighing machine toppled in Mieses Burckhalter’s store last Saturday morning. He was pronounced dead by Dr. Harry Wyman. funeral services were held at First Baptist Church and he was buried in Bethany cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Courtney
Clarence
Mieses Burckhalter
Burckhalter
Harry Wyman
First Baptist Church
Bethany Cemetery
Red Cross Meeting Opens South Carolina Roll Call
The first of a series of Red Cross meetings was held in Aiken with Mrs. M. H. Coleman and local chapter members present. Reports from Aiken Allendale and Barnwell outlined plans to launch the annual membership roll call on Wednesday November TH. Calhoun Bamberg and Orangeburg chapters will join the group meetings next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
American Red Cross
Aiken
M. It. Coleman
Abbeville
National Red Cross
A. A. Lemon
Barnwell
Miller
W. J. Johns
C. R. Wilson
Allendale
Red Cross
Coleman
Orangeburg
Calhoun
Bamberg
Mrs Gordon Steadman Visits Denmark Sister
Mrs Gordon Steadman of Denmark was the weekend guest of her sister Mrs Dr W Gaston Jr at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Steadman
Denmark
Dr. W. Gaston, Jr
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First
Windsor School
Kalima
Capers
Civic League Notice
Kentucky
Aiken Preparatory School
Miama
Miami
Jeforty
New York
Brance
Bay
City
Biscayne Bay
Carl Fisher
Markel
Flagler
Fleet
Flemingo Hotel
William Jennings Bryan
Villa Serena
Maine
Brayn
Sigsbee
Charles Deering
George W. Goethals
Panama Canal Fame
Pleasung
Lilywood Beach
Hollywood Beach
Atlantic Ocean
West Hollywood
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Hills
Aiken Theatre
the Savoy
New Royal Cafe
Dixie Grocery
Southern States Oil Co
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