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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1931
Page
6
A columnist argues small towns offer stronger political voice and steadier recovery than big cities. Citing Georgia and New York examples, the piece contends rural areas weather economic stress with dignity, less cash reliance, and preserved local self respect while urban areas struggle.
Clerk of Court Thomas T Cushman rushes to a vacation scene noting trip travel fights joy. W W Edgerton Real Estate and Fidelity Company secretary hoes Highland Park golf greens to study grass growth for greenkeeper awareness. Elizabeth Bailey county home demonstration agent returns after University of Tennessee course. Conyers Woolsey Jr visits New York City and recalls lenient city cops allowing a three hour Wall Street parking stretch near J P Morgan Co.
Former Lt. Gov. Ed Mund B. Jackson urged zealously for the Huey P. Long plant no cotton in 1932 proposal before the Aiken Kiwanis Club. J. Davis Prothro and Past Mayor Frank P. Henderson commented on the plan with mixed views while Harry S. Taintor makes a summer business visit. At the Aiken Institute, Jay Birds coach Jim Herlong conducts football practice at Eustis Park as John E. Stansfield recovers from two recent automobile accidents.
Mr and Mrs J W McCarter hosted a dinner for W C Busch on his 75th birthday with guests from Augusta. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Harry S Stetler and children from Johnstown Pa. Miss Kathleen Cunningham returns from a Canada trip. Theodore Price of Columbia plans to return home this week.
Miss Helen Grace Martin weds Frank Theodore Thompson at the Methodist Parsonage in Aiken. Rev J G Huggin officiates with Grady Martin as groomsman. The bride, daughter of the late Jesse Martin, wore a blue crepe gown with matching accessories. the groom is noted for his musical talent and community regard. A short wedding trip follows and plans for their future are to be announced.
The article notes the bride moving into her mother in law Mrs E V Taylor's home following her marriage. It emphasizes family adjustment and living arrangement post ceremony.
The Aiken Civic League will hold an important meeting at 10:30 this morning at the Rest Room on Park Avenue. Flower Show plans are on the agenda.
W. E. Boyd known as Zeke is jailed in the county jail on a charge of a reported incident. Augusta authorities arrested him after he refused to pay a taxi fare on arrival from South Carolina. A young Langley girl, present with him, filed the charges and said they stopped at Storm Branch where he assaulted her. The matter was reviewed by U. S. Commissioner T. R. Morgan for possible Mann Act federal action, but the family declined to press charges. A magistrate preliminary is planned, with possible dismissal if charges are not pressed.
Dr. R. L. Dennis of Langley will open a modern drug store at the Commercial Hotel location. A. C. Gillam of Columbia will head the prescription department, while the soda fountain continues. Royal Holley plans to move his family to Sarasota, Florida as the deal closes.
County Farm Demonstration Agent Thomas W. Morgan calls a meeting of all farmers interested in the South Carolina Cotton Cooperative. The event aims to discuss cooperative practices and potential regional initiatives at the courthouse tomorrow.
Lost gray coat containing valuable notebooks on Highway No 78 near Southern Railway Depot at Aiken. Liberal reward if returned to G C McDermid Windmere Charleston S C. 11 no. FOR RENT One seven room two story mountain cottage fully furnished in Blue Ridge Mountains Rocky Bottom sixteen miles from Brevard N C 150 dollars per month Mrs Kate R Carey 221 E Park Avenue Greenville S C. FALLS FOR RENT Six room apartment very cool for summer Box 138 Aiken S C. LOST Brown imitation leather suitcase Wednesday afternoon on Columbia highway between Ollie Brown and Grady Piper contains girl’s clothes owner offers reward at Aiken Standard Office 11p. FOR RENT Apartment Apply 1005 Pendleton St or Telephone 26c W 8 14 3 6t. POSITION WANTED Lawyer 29 with 12 years experience seeks reliable party L D Baggarley Roberta Ga 41p. MALE HELP WANTED Salesman needed by strong state organization for Aiken write full experience attention to Box 1465 Columbia S C 8-28-3tmp.
The Tive Marketing Association announces a meeting at the courthouse tomorrow morning at 1 o'clock. J. H. Hathcock, general manager, or another representative, will be present to explain the association’s 1931 contract to local farmers.
Dr. Finley Kennedy returns to Aiken after studies at Jefferson Medical College and internship at German town Hospital. He has accepted a position with the Aiken Mills and will begin practicing in Langley Bath and Clearwater. he is the son of Mr and Mrs E P Kennedy of Aiken.
B Monroe Weeks 51 former resident of Aiken died Friday night at his Greensboro Alabama home Funeral services were held Monday at Miss May Weeks residence with Rev J G Huggin officiating interment at Bethany cemetery He leaves two sisters Miss May Weeks and Mrs H C Anderson of Williston two brothers D C Weeks of Elko and G Hayes Weeks of Aiken He is survived by his wife of Greensboro and a son Roland Weeks of Charleston from a former marriage
James Verenes purchases the Hannah and Hattie Atkinson houses and lot on Chesterfield Street in a deal arranged by real estate agent Florence M. Laird. The property measures 110 by 150 feet. price not disclosed.
After a recess of several weeks the St Thaddeus Church school will begin the fall session Sunday September 6 at 10 a m. The notice invites parish families to enroll and attend the first class.
Mr and Mrs A J Osbon announce the birth of a son who arrived August 22. The child joins their family and adds joy to their household in what is described as a happy event.
Mr and Mrs Julian Prothro welcome the birth of a daughter born August 22. Congratulations pour in as the family celebrates the new arrival.
Banks in Aiken will close Monday September 7 in observance of the legal holiday. Citizens are advised to plan financial matters accordingly.
Voters are urged to place nominations for sponsor in the blank of the Chamber of Commerce advertisement found in this issue of The Standard. Submit before Saturday noon to ensure consideration.
In the Eastern District of South Carolina the creditors of Edgar Lee Couch of Graniteville Aiken are notified that he was adjudicated bankrupt August 28 1931. The first meeting of creditors will be held September 11 1931 at 11 oclock in the forenoon in the office of Henry Busbee Esq Aiken. Attendees may prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. Referee in Bankruptcy August 29 1931.
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