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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1929

Page

5

Temporary Center Street Bridge plan discussed at Augusta conference

Georgia and South Carolina highway officials along with Aiken and Richmond counties mulled a permanent all weather bridge across the Savannah River at Center Street Augusta. Temporary repairs to the Center Street bridge were ordered to handle heavy U.S. Route 1 traffic while a second meeting set for October 18 to decide on interstate cooperation and funding shares.

Savannah River Center Street Augusta Highway Departments Georgia South Carolina Aiken Richmond County W. B. Bell Richmond County Court House John R.phillips Georgia, Highway Department South Carolina Highway Department Georgia Department Augusti Wallace Pierce Augusta Chamber of Commerce Frank Turner Center Fifth)street Auugtera T. S. Gravoo Pan Dunbar Lower Commission L. Plemine W. D. Hair Clarence Powell Gambit W. Barnwell S. Willis Son W. Gaston Yes A. Blount Gambia Elroy G. Smith John R. Phillips Georgia State Highiway Willis Calloway Goor Lime Rack Company W. Ro Neal Clief Hirhway Geortcia Jia F. Williams Aiken County Moods

Locals Beat Blackville In Season Opener At Williston

The Atken Institute Jay-Birds won their season debut against Williston Pica School at Eustis Park. Led by Patton Chifford Dan Sprawls and Wallace McNair the locals scored nine touchdowns and converted most extra points. Blackville fought hard with Wright and Erereno folding in the end but fell short.

Atken Institute Jay-Birds Iwelnek Eustis Park Blackville Witch School King Blackville Footiken Rhicky Aiken Pnetitute Jay Birds Yan Othe Williston Pica Si Fa Tittle Williston Mateh Aiken Harks Une Patton Chifford Dan Sprawls Wallace McNair Supermewright Erereno Userry

Ambiguous Radio Enthusiasts Across Stations

The fragment discusses interest from radio fans toward several stations including WTC and WATA. It mentions timing and potential crossovers between stations and names figures like Motten and Roepered in a disjointed, garbled format.

Wonderful Opportunity Tossed Aside Whose Fault

Aiken lost a chance for a modern moving picture theatre as Publix Theatre Corporation withdrew interest after negotiations by M. E. and B. F. Holley. The town’s apparent indifference ended hopes for a first class movie house, leaving Aiken without such a facility despite its need and prior discussions.

Ai* Ken Aiken Publix .Theatre, Corporation M. E B. F. Holley Messrs. Holley Publix Publix Theatre Corporation

Forty-Sixth Annual WCTU Convention Opens in Aiken

The forty-sixth annual South Carolina Women’s Christian Temperance Union convention begins in Aiken at First Baptist Church with sessions Friday through Sunday. Delegates from across the state arrive to attend executive committee meetings and a full program featuring Hon. John M. Daniel and Mrs. Charlotte Frayser Schneider. The opening also notes the start of Aiken’s resort season with preparatory schools and visiting guests increasing local activity.

South Carolina John M. Daniel Charlotte Frayser Schneider New York National Organization Aiken Preparatory School Fernimata Aiken Aiken-Augusta Willee Willco’s Uiat Honus Walter R. Eaton Jetero Fritz Schuthefer Culetha Caton Madame Et da Coftagin of Mrcard A. W. Oakley Newberry Street Campbell, Starring and Company Cmd

Crossings in Aiken County to get immediate repair

A joint meeting of the Wyoming legislative delegation and county commissioners agreed to start immediate repairs on 44 stream crossings in Aiken County damaged by floods. Temporary crossings are to be set on major roads by tomorrow, though motorists still face closures on several state highways as crews remove washouts and assess damage across districts 7 and surrounding routes.

Aiken Teanorrow Hans Lair

Mrs Holley Thanks Delegate Entertainers

Mrs Holley extends thanks to delegate entertainers and organizers for a community event. The note references a May gathering with local participants and supporters, acknowledging efforts by Hattie G Sellers Holley and a home committee.

Mrs. Holley Botaime the le Mhopreyde Feet Ue In HooWelner Wits Pristl Hattye G. Sellers Holley Hoottaly Committee Oytansty Wwesta

Two Residences Rumored Fire Incident in Town

An unclear report suggests two residences may have burned the night of a noted event. Details are garbled. the text hints at a house linked to a person named Hallentine and another home possibly affected. No corroborating dates or locations are legible.

Flood area condemned as health officials act

Central district meeting of county resources commissions in Aiken drafts plan for development of natural resources. After survey of Horse Creek and Savannah River valleys four wells and springs declared contaminated, inspectors deployed and typhoid precautions planned. Hamburg and Graniteville areas cited as worst affected.

Horse Creek Savanaly Aiken Staate Board’ of Health J. A. Hayne A. E. Legare A. P. Miller U. S. Public Health Service Hayne United States Aleady Muse Diroctina W. G. Sadtie Noeturodie de. Bodie Hamburg Graniteville Posse Axe

Moonshiners Flood Sufferers Faces New Class Challenge

Moonshiners and flood victims face renewed hardship as class tensions rise. A tragic incident killed a young mother, prompting investigations and concern over safety, relief access, and community support in the affected area.

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