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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1927
Page
5
Personal notices record numerous visitors and residents in Aiken South Carolina. George M Green and family from Boonetown New Jersey visit his brother E A Green. Various guests travel from York Athens Westbury and Maine to spend time in Aiken. Community members attend events and reunions with university alumni and local clubs.
Word has been received in Aiken of the marriage of Miss Wynette Houston of Blakely Georgia to Oscar E Woodward of Winter Park Florida a former resident of Aiken The wedding occurred in Sanford Florida October 2 Mr Woodward is the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Jason Woodward of Aiken and a leading young business man of Winter Park Mrs Woodward is the youngest daughter of John Houston of Blakely Georgia
Monday afternoon at the Baptist parsonage John R. Goodwin wed Miss Ellie Gertrude Snipes in a ceremony conducted by Dr. P. J. McLean.
Rev and Mrs John Wesley Speake of Spartanburg announce the engagement of their daughter Annie to David Craig Russell of Graniteville with a wedding set for November 5.
Miss Corine Hughes of Salley and James Prince of Perry were married last Saturday afternoon with Pre late Judge George R. Web officiating the ceremony.
C Lee Gowan addressed the Georgia State Horticulturists Association in Macon. Aiken was chosen as the next host for the South Carolina Asparagus Growers Association meeting in Trenton, set for October 1928. B B Cullum sold property to the Salvation Army on Union Street for a barracks and chapel. Dr C C Phillips and family from Lexington and Davenport occupy Smitex Cottage as he starts chiropractic practice in the Bank of Western Carolina building. A P Givens near Williston was shot in the foot by a trap he set for burglars. he was treated at the University Hospital in Augusta and the foot amputation was performed.
The Aiken County Epworth Union holds an Efficient Institute at Warrenville starting Monday night October 24 and continues through Friday night October 28. Each evening features varied programs with classes at 7 30 p m and a 30 minute demonstration of games led by Rev J D Griffin.
Rev. C. W. Watson, pastor of the North Augusta Methodist church, will preach at St. John's Methodist church Sunday morning at 11 15 and evening at 7 30. Rev. P. L. Booknight will fill Watson's pulpit in North Augusta Sunday. The public is invited to hear the Rev Mr Watson at both morning and evening service.
Belated notice from Aiken confirms the death of J Mitton Allen in New York about three months ago. A former resident, he spent winters in Aiken for years and last visited in 1918. He left many friends in the town who will regret his passing.
The First Baptist Church closed their church year October 1 with all expense bills paid and over twenty years of such records kept. This year they also paid the debt on the new building and added 16 new members as they plan evangelistic services from November 6 to 17.
Morning worship at 11 15 with Dr McLean on Follow Thou Me Also Sunday school at 9 45 Pil at 6 30 and popular evening service at 7 30 Featuring hymn singing and a violin solo by Miss Evelyn Smith plus a sermon The Gospel of God
Epton Roper Camp No 3 invites Spanish War veterans to a barbecue in Spartanburg on Wednesday October 26 designated as Spanish Veterans Day at the county fair. Commander S Frank Parroitt will lead a 3 PM meeting to discuss legislation and veterans benefits including hospital rights and possible memorial legislation.
Associate Justice George W. Connor of the North Carolina supreme court argues that newspapers make surprisingly few mistakes given the complexity of law and tight deadlines. He contends that deriving a precise legal principle from facts is difficult and praises the media for accuracy under pressure.
The New York Court of Appeals rules that a motorist killed in a collision at an intersection had the right of way on the main road if he drove with proper care. The lower court had found contributory negligence, but the higher court reversed, clarifying that caution and safe driving sustain the deceased’s right to proceed.
Fragmentary text describes stopping a car and scanning bushes for approaching traffic. It notes the burden lies with the man entering from an intersection and implies a duty that was not clearly defined.
Secretary of Agriculture Jardine says last year rural fires caused 150 million dollars in losses and cost 3,500 lives. He urges creation of organized rural fire protection programs nationwide.
James S. Green a well known county farmer died last Saturday at his daughter's home in Millbrook. He was 53, survived by widow Rachel Goss Green, two sons Herbert and Dave, four daughters Lillian, Gary, Earl, and Beach, and brothers Brooks and Lawrence. Funeral at George Funeral Home with interment in Graniteville.
The Graniteville Lodge of the Knights of Pythias held its regular convention last night outlining lodge business and future activities.
Landowner A W Reynolds posts a strict trespass notice forbidding all hunting on his property and warning violators will face prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. The sign bears Reynolds’s initials and a formal prohibition.
George R. Webb, Probate Judge of Aiken County South Carolina, issues citation to all heirs and creditors of Addie R. Dicks deceased to show cause at his court in Aiken on October 31, 1927 at 11 oclock noon why A. F. Dicks should not be appointed administrator.
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