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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1928

Page

5

Committees Appointed to Plan South Carolina Asparagus Meet

Representatives from Aiken Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Civic League and Agricultural Club met to organize the South Carolina Asparagus Growers Association gathering set for October 3 in Aiken. L C Eidson of Trenton attended as secretary. Mrs Herbert E Gyles was named to oversee all arrangements for the dinner and several committees were formed to handle table setup dinner procurement and baskets.

South Carolina Asparagus Growers’ Association Aiken Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Club Civic League Aiken Agricultural Club L. C. Eidson Trenton Meee .Growers’ Association Herbert E. Gyles F. K. Staubes J. L. Williamson M. K. Kneece

Officers Agricultural Club Chosen at Wednesday Meeting

Horace Holley was reelected president with J. Davis Prothro as first vice president and Dr. Chester Smith as second vice president. D. M. George Leon Coward Otto Summer and H. C. Ushn were reelected treasurer secretary steward and executive committeeman. The officers resume duties at the October meeting. H. C. Hahn urged a local creamery for Aiken to boost dairying, while C. Lee Gowan said a creamery would need about 1000 cows or a cream station could work with Augusta or Batesburg creameries.

Ikgricultural Tay Horace Holley Hahn Herbert E. Gyles Mr. Hahn C. Lee Gowan Aiken Gowan Augusta Batesbure

Aiken Library Sees Record Circulation This Summer

The Aiken Library reports record borrowing with 480 books issued in August, surpassing winter totals. Summer reads attract many children, and June and July circulation reached 30 and 4748 books respectively.

Aiken

Teasley in Jail for Warrenville Barber Shop Breakin

Boyd Teasley of Warrenville is jailed in Aiken County after a Wednesday night break in at Warrenville Barber Shop. He was arrested in Winnsboro and brought back to Aiken by Deputy Sheriff R L McElhaney. The Southern Conference of the WM of South Carolina opened yesterday at St Paul Lutheran Church with strong attendance.

WM. 5 South Carolina St. Paul Lutheran Church

New Financial Secretary at Baptist Church Names Moseley

Mrs. G A T Moseley will assume Financial Secretary duties on October 1, succeeding Burrell Bates who has resigned. Windsor School opens with nine o'clock start and a faculty meeting held Wednesday afternoon.

G. A. T. Moseley the Baptist Church Moseley Burrell Bates Windsor School Windsor

Close September 11 Democratic primary races noted

The September 11 Democratic primary features four tight contests. In the legislature race M T Holley of Aiken faces S B Williams of Selvern. Education seats see Bert E Kenney of Warrenville against Jacob Teberucles. Probate pits ES Webb against Charles B Johnson, while Sheriff race runs Nellie Robinson against J Pierce Howard of Graniteville. All races draw close attention and high interest.

Ice County M. T. Holley Aiken Williams Selvern Sapainta Bert E. Kenney Warrenville Jacob Teberucles Webb Nellie Robinson J. Pierce Howard Graniteville

Graniteville School Opens New Year with 548 Students

Graniteville School opened on Tuesday September 4 enrolling 548 students with 22 teachers. Four new teachers were introduced Isabelle Brodie Sara Jordan Mary Speake Elise Boyleston though Boyleston was absent due to illness. Superintendent Byrd led the opening with prayers from local pastors and brief talks by church leaders and trustees amid a large turnout of parents and patrons.

Graniteville Isabelle Brodie Sara Jordan Mary Speake Elise Boyleston E. W. Leslie Lutheran Church A. B. Ferguson Methodist Church K. Boykin Episcopal Church Byrd Tebow The Baptist Church George Leitner Ferguson Lanier K. Byrd

Land sales and community notices from Graniteville region

Five land tracts were sold on the master’s sales day in Equity Croft. Purchases included 800 acres on Joyner Drive, and 170 acres in Aiken County for 500 dollars. Belvedere and Kershaw Street listings changed hands for modest sums. Local weddings, engagements, and obituary notes accompany the sale report. Captain J M Cobb, Confederate veteran, dies. funeral held at Beech Island Wesley Chapel. Edward Croft Chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy to meet Sept 10.

Edward S. Croft Menthy Arthur Es M.A. Plonkett Joyer Draneh James KR. Krennedy Mattie Fo Erte He. Ol. Rameay Jessie Cork J. M. Cobb G. Cobb Myers Mill D.C Edward Croft The United Daughters of the Confederacy Frampton Tonle

Blackmailer Arrested In Five Mile Chase After Stolen Car

Ollie Napier Jr., about 21, arrested five miles from town in a stolen Dodge coupe linked to a bold blackmail plot. Notes demanding cash from J. C. Thomas and R. R. Toole led to a trap. Napier confessed car theft and market robbery but denied blackmail, while handwriting and paper from the notes tied him to the scheme. Authorities, aided by Sheriff Nelslie Robinson, say the evidence points to Napier as the blackmailer as townspeople react with relief at thwarted plot.

Ollie’ Napier, Jr A. G .Thomas R. R. Tanle Ollie Napier, Jr Napier J. C. Thomas Farmers and Merchants Bank R. R. Toole Kibler Woodward Thomas Home Toole Thomas Uae Nelslie Robinson Taw Pine Lot Robin’ Son Leroy Galloway Langley Galloway South Carolina Florence Tampa Fla

Hospital Auxiliary Plans Donation Day

Aiken County Hospital Auxiliary held a meeting in Bank of Western Carolina for planning. Charles Vailt of Werrenvise was named treasurer and A Morrall of Graniteville elected secretary after lack of one. Committee reports praised and a donation event scheduled for the Saturday before Thanksgiving with monthly executive meetings thereafter.

Aiken County Rama Bank of Western Caroolina

Revival program announced at Warrenville

Frances Scott Wey Togle and Mrs Coates announce a revival at Warrenville led by an author and armored narrator. A campaign is planned to support the Curtre Bf ty estapled wn ferdera, department af dusatron. Readers are urged to attend.

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Health certificate rule for teachers prompts county plan

The county will require teachers to obtain health certificates from reputable physicians. A meeting will occur next month to discuss the program and its implementation across schools. A health officer will be in attendance, and Saturday sessions are planned to address open questions from educators and administrators. The report notes that funeral services and interment for Mrs Rosa AL Yotap took place last week, with pallbearers listed.

Wagener Community Fair Planned With Broad Committees

The Wagener community plans a schoolhouse fair in October to promote agricultural progress. Committees and officers are appointed, including President T M Nelson and Secretary-Treasurer E L Richardson, with extensive lists for exhibits and entertainment. The event aims to involve the town and surrounding areas as the first of its kind.

T. M. Nelson Wagener Schools Rev. H. C. Hester E. L. Richardson FE. B. Jackson A. E. Brodie J. A. Tyler Lloyd Gunter James H. Gunter Julius Swarts S. B.williams Bert, Culbertson James Baughman C. P. Gantt He L. Goo A. L. Corbett John W. Tyler J. Aml Rluminaus KR. Cofer Nelfin Dott DP Willigmies Ofir Willian Apes Varnes Liege Mas W. M. Corbett Dudemiming Mis Hob Wat Ney Miso Mester Wear Mies Adrien C. Trotter My MB Sarith Uppanitiee Mba Cation Deanviviek Ebatenaigay Medyengdi Wright Mrs Denner Mass How Tyhon Bawman Mo G. Sholi Ko Brodie Liter Iit PD Ephays Ceci Meter Cofia T. Mo Neleons Sratheltuares Martie Tara Viephiy Moran Teeter Witheeters

Shrine visit crowds mark Lee anniversary observation

Thirteen thousand attend the Lee shrine ceremony as crowds gather for a commemorative event. The page lists names and places connected to the observance, reflecting a large, organized turnout and regional participation across multiple communities.

Lee

First Women Emerge in South Carolina Education Posts

South Carolina primary results show women winning county superintendent posts in Union and Kershaw, with others holding over in Allendale and Laurens. Eva Hite led Lexington in the first race. two women sit on the state board, while several counties and departments report women in high-trust roles.

Columbia Themen Lotto Union Francesa Beaty Kershaw Kathaleen Watts Chesterfield Minnie D. Sanders Allendale H. D. Bryan Luurens Kate V. Wofford Lexington County Eva Hite Batesburg Lexington A. D. Martin State Board of Education Washington Green Pringle Charleston J. L. Dims Edgefield General Assembly Jasper County Mary. G. Elis Hi. Klough Purdy South Carolin South Carolina Aleetion Peepie, Thom Mikites. Ay Orloetoon At Te Geenerat Ammermbiy Varatinnie Giratian Vetrs Fientin

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