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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1927
Page
2
The Aiken County Health Department started its annual school health program on Monday. Inspectors examined first through fourth graders at the Institute for defects, with exams to finish early next week and then extend to village and rural schools.
Senate debates over confirming Eugene Meyer Jr Floyd R Harrison and George R Cooksey to the new Farm Loan Board hint at a power struggle with the farm bloc and potential embarrassment for the administration amid the confirmation fight.
A Toledo Blade item notes a stance opposing quantity production in Mississippi, reflecting regional debate on manufacturing approach and economic policy without graphic detail.
The Aiken Civic League sponsors an annual flower show in early November with amateur and professional classes. Prizes include chrysanthemum exhibits in multiple varieties, six hardy garden chrysanthemums, pompoms, and other blooms. special cups and container displays. professionals compete for five William Turners and largest blooms. inquiries go to Miss Louise Ford or Mrs. Herbert Gyles.
Mrs. Mary Irick 38 of Warrenville dies after long illness at Columbia Hospital. Funeral at Warrenville Methodist Church this afternoon with Rev. J. A. Sanders. burial in Warrenville cemetery. Survived by husband Layman Irick and two sons Felder and Londeen.
Kinley Wills a Salley resident was jailed in Aiken after fatally shooting his 10 month old daughter Ida Lee and wounding his cousin Annabelle Curry. He left the child at her uncle’s home then returned armed and fired after being questioned. Curry was shot in the shoulder and taken to Orangeburg Hospital. Coroner postpones inquest pending injuries’ extent.
D H Garrison visited the Wagener School as an agriculture inspector. An October 18 play by faculty and locals titled Her Gloves funds window shades with admission 50c adults 25c children. PTA reorganized Sept 23 1927 with officers C J Asbill president and Mrs C B Jackson secretary. Events include a Sept 23 patron reception with talks by S P Stackley F M Dwight Rev Anderson and Rev Harvey, a Oct 5 tag day raising 15 for basketball uniforms, Winthrop College rep Mrs Dora D Walker promoting beautifying school grounds and campus trees. Honor Roll lists many students across grades 1 to 8 with several 90s+ for September. Calhoun Literary Society met Oct 1 with George Garvin president.
John Rushton of Warrenville was rushed to University Hospital in Augusta unconscious after a wreck near Clearwater. He died soon after arrival. He, with Robinson and his son, were driving fast and blinded by oncoming lights when they struck a wagon and overturned. Robinson was badly injured but not seriously. Rushton’s funeral was held in Saluda Monday afternoon.
Council held an executive session to hear estimates for a new fire engine and chose La France, with a $1,500 allowance on the old engine, lowering the total to $11,000. Arrival expected in ninety days. L. W. Boykin urged road work on Park Avenue and the matter was referred to the Street Committee. City treasurer and Water Works report Septembers finances.
Chevrolet Motor Company announced immediate construction of a new Atlanta assembly plant to meet rising southern demand and ease Cincinnati operations. The $2.25 million facility on 31 acres will cover 410000 square feet with capacity for 350 cars daily and employ about 1200 workers, joining eight other plants nationwide and a Bloomfield export plant.
Grady B Rhinehart of Graniteville died Friday at University Hospital Augusta at age twenty three. Survived by widow and parents Mr and Mrs William Rhinehart and siblings Kathryn Frances Mildred Wilbur Odell Atley Carlton Willard. Funeral Saturday at Graniteville Methodist Church with Rev A B Ferguson Jr officiating. Interment follows.
Short fragment notes a graveside event at Graniteville cemetery with a call for readers to submit job printing services.
The Gazette corrects a typo in last week's story about over time pay for D W Hiatt chaplain of the house. The total pay was $772.50 not $1772.50, comprising regular pay of $300 and overtime to reach $772.50.
The deceased is survived by his mother Mrs Ila Rushton of Warrenville three brothers Clarence Jewett and S Rushton all of Warrenville and four sisters Mrs Henry Cromer Mrs Ela Kirkland Miss Louell Rushton of Warrenville and Mrs Blanche Joyner of Fort Valley Ga
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