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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1928

Page

5

Svedere Hotel Project Ready to Begin Near Belvedere

Chicago architect Marshall outlines plans for a three million dollar Belvedere hotel and colony in Aiken County. The project covers about 4000 acres with an artificial lake four golf courses and an airport. Initial hotel would hold 350 to 400 rooms and the team expects to start active development after mid next month.

Benjamin Hampton Terrace Belvedere Mr. Marshall Marshall Chicago Hendersons and Salley

Prominent Wagenerite Killed Saturday Night

M G Shull a prominent Wagener citizen was fatally wounded Saturday night in Wagener by blows to the head with a blunt instrument He died Sunday in a Calum hospital Barry Duncan of Fairview Lexington County is jailed in connection with the case The inquest is planned for Friday night in Lexington with Sheriff Oswald pursuing a strong lead.

M. G. Shull Wagener Barry Duncan Fairview Lexington County Wagoner Lexington Shull Duncan Morris Hall Oswald

Evangelistic Meetings Begin at Baptist Church

The First Baptist church opens revival with Dr. P L T McLean pastor and Rev. Owens as guest preacher. John Hoffman of Atlanta directs music and arrives Saturday. Services Sunday at 10 30 am and 7 50 pm with daily noon and 4 pm sessions. Large crowd anticipated. Beethoven Magic Club formed by St Angela's Academy pupils meets Saturdays.

First Baptist Church Plt McLean Clal Owens John Hoffman Atlana Hoffman Columbia Owens Aiken Beethoven Magic Club St . Angela'a> Academy Will Evert

October term opens in General Sessions Court

The October term of the Court of General Sessions convened with Judge J. W. DeVore presiding. Three cases were tried Monday with J. R. Jeffcoat found guilty of liquor possession, R. H. Fox guilty of violating prohibition and jailed, and Ollie Napier Jr. convicted of auto larceny with seven years’ hard labor. Tuesday saw the trial of Mack Watkins for murder. verdict guilty with mercy recommended, leading to potential life imprisonment. Jennings Winters was found not guilty in a later murder trial.

Court of General Sessions J. W. DeVore Edgefield Mude J. R John Aaron Jeffcoat J. R. Jeffcoat R. H. Fox Ollie Napier, Jr Tho State Mack Watkins Zona Hal' Iman Town Creek Watkins DeVore Jennings Winters

Aiken Beats Edisto Academy in Narrow Football Win

The Augusta Wildcats travel to meet Aiken and Edisto Academy in a rough football afternoon. Clifford and Debbing anchor the locals while Hattain Clifford scores, helping Aiken prevail despite Edisto’s weight advantage. Grand jury presentment notes and local court updates accompany the sporting recap.

Agusta Wildcats Eustis Park Aiken Clifford Aetna Exiiate

Aiken Winter Resort Talk Sparks Tourism Hopes

J Oscar Williams of New York and Mrs J B Salley of Salley and Hall spoke to the Aiken Kiwanis Club on “Aiken’s Potentialities as a Winter Resort.” Williams praised Aiken as quaint and unusual, predicting gradual growth and a top tourist colony. Salley forecast a record winter season and urged readiness for visitors with more homes and accommodations.

J. Oscar Williams New York J. Salley Kiwanis Club Aiken Aiken Kiwanis Club J. Oscar Willams New York City J.B. Satley Salley and Hall Willias America Promin Mer Alley Thiag Bere Ps Renie Bret Perimignagien

Byrnes Hits Hoover In N Carolina Address Firestorm

Former Congressman James F. Byrnes told a Tryon North Carolina audience that Herbert Hoover’s stance on prohibition was inconsistent and harmful. Byrnes argued Democrats would enforce the law better, labeling Hoover’s shift as political. He claimed Hoover favored beer and opposed food-use prohibitions, urging support for Smith’s party.

James F. Byrnes Aiken Spartanburg Tryon N.C Herbert Hoover Byrnes Hoover Smith North Poover Bytes al- Whonih Wilson de Chiesuen Bets ‘Tingean Auichine Ty Wilnahin Tedberts Sandy Ge Dawson Bins Vanmasning Epyard Wits Pt JP Merv Ff Hoover

Aiken Heard On Radio By Dr Daniel

Fragmentary OCR notes report that Dr Daniel discussed Aiken on a radio program. The readable text mentions Dr Daniel and Aiken with scattered phrases about schemes and pipes, but specifics are unclear.

Aiken Daniel

Scivera Passist Church Nears Opening in Selvern

The Scivera Passist Church near completion with brick structure, Sunday School auditorium, and heating planned. Pastor Rue. W. Weia aims to hold first service next month. Built through the efforts of members led by Dr. Cannady and OF. C. Gannter, secretary of the committee.

Rue. W. Weia Selvern Bapti Tay Dr. Cannady OF. C. Gannter

Auto wreck injures two on last Sunday in Alo

Report details an auto wreck involving two injured individuals in Alo last Sunday. The fragmentary notes mention names Frinklin Beer and Newdos We, with unclear wording about their injuries and immediate actions. Further readable elements reference levies and a crown, but no clear outcomes or authorities.

Exaggerated Hes De Vht Report Alleges

A garbled report criticizes claims about Hes De Vht, noting exaggerations and misstatements. The text mentions Rev Calat Griting and Mark Faui in vague regional references to Tehach and Southeastern areas, with unclear ties to AR Mo and Meylare S vathoads.

Calat Tehach Fepreea Me Urpenkweater Meylare Svathoads

State Fair Opens Monday Oct 22

South Carolina State Fair opens Monday morning with gates ready for visitors. Secretary Paul Vo Moore urged crowds to arrive early while vendors set up and farmers prepare displays. Attendance this year expected to surpass prior fairs as exhibitors showcase expanded attractions.

Dumbta South Carollina Pir Paul Vo Moore Seortmry Tneft Comte Mose Boyd

Art Riwasnis Selected as Encampment

The text indicates Art Riwansis named for an encampment role with unclear context and nonsensical surrounding words. No verifiable locations dates or organizations are readable. summary focuses on the listed name and selection idea.

Art Riwasnis

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