Farmers Banking Plan Sought After Drought Call
Citizens from Aiken and surrounding counties met with Sal Haton Orangeburg Richland officials to discuss drought response. Dr E W Sikes urged service leadership while A M Kennedy urged bank loans to aid farmers. A committee proposed immediate crop destruction and cover crops with roadwork to move stock and secure feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dain
Sal Haton
Orangeburs
Richland
Keginet of Columbia
American Bank & An
Long
E. W. Sikes
Ae Sikes
Clem
Calhoun
Barnwell
South Carolina
Dr. Long
al. Calhoun
A. M. Kennedy
Sug Anc
Mi Ee
5. C. Toh Association
Mims
Peeve Bastad
B. Turner
The
J. Pope Matthews
Columbia
Aresie Ee Ine Wilbea
Turner
D. Prothro
D. W. Watkins
Aiken Red Cross Chapter Seeks Community Support
The Aiken Red Cross held its regular meeting at headquarters with large turnout. Plans for the upcoming annual Roll Call were discussed and Luther Toney was noted as the first 1926 member despite his absence from the city. Knitting for soldiers continues and there is a demand for second hand clothing and shoes for needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken R
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Egal
Luther Toney
Aiken County
County Superintendent Addresses North Augusta School
County Superintendent Cecil H. Seigler spoke at the North Augusta opening urging patrons and citizens to aid faculty in building a top South Carolina school. He noted new Domestic Science and Physical Culture departments and a sight singing teacher, with Major T F Lyons and an able staff returning to lead the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil H. Seigler
North Augusta
South Carolina
Seigler
America
TF. J.lyons
St Angela Academy Opens With Expanded Boarding
The St Angela Academy opens this scholastic year under the Sisters of Mercy. Sister M Benedicta, longtime Charleston educator, becomes director as the academy continues its mix of boarding and day pupils. The school trains young ladies for higher studies in various states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Angela Academy
Sisters of Mercy
M. Benedicta
Charleston
St. Angela
Windsor Filling Station Robbed Again
Thieves broke into the Windsor filling station at midnight stealing tires and tubes worth 400.00 dollars. The entry was gained by cutting a glass window and slipping the latch. Police followed a trail along Pine Log road but could not locate the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Pine Log Road
Young Lenngnick Dies At 23 In Key West
Edward Len of Beaufort died this week in Key West Florida after long illness. He was 23 and had set a records at Georgia Tech as one of the youngest students and led his class for three years. His mother is Miss Lena Wood of Aiken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaufort
Edward Len
Key West
Fla
Georgia Tech
Lena Wood
Aiken
Methodists to Hold Revival at St John’s Church
Special evangelistic services will be held next week at St John's Methodist church starting Monday at 8 p m and Tuesday at 11 a m The public is invited to every service Rev P L Bouknight will lead with Rev E R Mason of Shandon Secodiat church Columbia assisting Mason is described as a strong preacher whose sermons are clear powerful and convincing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Methodist Church
P. L. Bouknight
E. R. Mason
Shandon Secodiat Church
Columbia
Ellenton School Improvement Association Hosts Nutrition Talk
The Ellenton School Improvement Association held a call meeting at the School House. Dr Marion Kershaw of North Augusta president of Aiken County Federation of Women's Clubs gave a strong talk on Nutrition and stressed the importance correct diet has upon health. The talk was beneficial and enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellenton
Wagener School Opens for New Session
The Wagener school begins a new term with classes in the old building since the new facility is not yet ready. The faculty includes Superintendent Claude J. Truluck, Ruby Ray Truluck, Irene Britt, and others across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagener
Claude J. Truluck
Ruby Ray Truluck
Irene Britt
McCormick
D. FE. Petty
Auburn
Ala
W. W. Hiatt
Julia Bailey
Andrews
Olive Brodie
Kitchings Mill
Bertha Williamson
Dovesville
Lily Cantey
Summerton
Imogene
Herrin
Winder
July Gasoline Tax Revenue by County
Aiken County received 3683.50 as its share of the July gasoline tax. The month total was 374220.52 with a 3 cent tax split 3 cents to the highway department and two cents to counties for non state system roads. Counties got 149780 of July collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Highway Department
Methodist Church Sunday services and classes
Sunday School at 10 a m with J C Patterson superintendent. Classes for all ages. Preaching at 11 15 by Rev P L Bouknight. Epworth League at 7 p m. No preaching third Sunday evening. Public invited to every service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Patterson
Rev
P. L. Bouknight
Epworth League
Marie McLean Departs for Anderson College
Miss Marie McLean left Tuesday for Anderson College, heading to begin studies and join the college community this fall semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie McLean
Anderson College
Urges Need for New Fire Truck in City
Senator John F. Williams urged the city council Monday night to approve securing an additional fire truck for greater protection. A representative of American LaFrance offered to duplicate the present truck for 12 000 with 1 500 allowance for the current unit. A citizens petition for a new truck was read and the council deferred action. The treasurer reported August 1 cash on hand 3 625.47 with month receipts 704.04 and disbursements 3 461.73, balance 867.51. Public Works reported cash on hand 9 63.00 with receipts 1 626.78 and disbursements 2 192.71, balance 9 63.00. Police: arrests 1, convictions 18, fines 128.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Williams
Ety Council
Us Ing
Weneyees O
American
la France Fire Engine Co
Commissioners of Public Works
Miami rental hunt surpasses job search in struggle
Jack Clere reports from Miami that securing a place to live is far tougher than finding work. He notes George Holley of Western Union shares a room with two others at eight dollars weekly each, while a Dolphin Hotel stay cost nine dollars a night before he moved out at dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Clere
Miami
George Holley
The
Western Union
Dolphin Hotel
The Cross in the World sermon at First Baptist
Dr. McLean speaks at 11 15 a m on The Skewarm Church from Revelation 3 15 16. Sunday school at 9 45 a m supervised by J T Shuler with B Y Po ll. Evening service at 7 00 p m and a popular service at 8 00 p m features a hymn sing and sermon The Cross in the World. Welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
McLean
Skewarm
Jewish New Year Begins in Aiken Community
Rash Hashana ushers in year 5686 per Hebrew calendar as the Aiken Hebrew colony plans its traditional observance next week in the usual manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rash Hashano
Aiken
Selling at Williston Cotton Market Report
More than 3 000 bales of cotton have been marketed this season at Wiliston, including over 500 bales from cooperative association cotton. This shows steady selling activity and a significant share from cooperative sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilston
Cooperative Association
Ministers Meet as Committee Deliberates at Baptist Church
The Baptist ministers and executive committee met Monday in the Baptist church. J. L. Corzine of Columbia addressed them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Baptist Church
J. L. Corzine
Columbia
Three Meet Death At The Johnstown Crossing
Mrs Nettie Altman Tolbert and Miss Nellie Altman of Columbia and Arthur Medlin a Columbia taxi driver were killed at the Johnstown crossing near Bath by the Augusta Special on the Southern Railway at 1245. The auto struck the baggage car and was dragged. one woman died instantly another lived about twenty minutes. A divorce money receipt bearing the Tolbert name was found. Coroner Tarver ruled the death caused by the automobile driver carelessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Altman
Tolbert
Nellie Altman
Columbia
Arthur Medlin
Johnstown
Bath
Augusta
Southern Railway
Altman
J. C. Hughes
J. T. Tarver
Aiken County
Columpia Sisters Die in Aiken County Crash
Columpia Mrs Nettie Tolbert and Miss Nellie Altman sisters killed in a car accident in Aiken County while returning to Columbia from Augusta. They are daughters of Mr and Mrs W Hampton Altman of 1615 Mancastre, survived by parents two sisters and a brother. The light car was driven by Arthur Medlin who lived with J C Parris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columpia
Nettie Tolbert
Nellie Altman
Aiken County
W. Hampton Altuman
Mancastre
Vhey
Columbia
Augusta
Arthur Medlin
J.C. Parris
Gervais
Nettie Talgert
Pearl Crabtree
Christie Betle Altman
Frnest Altman
Club Delegates to Charleston Contest From Aiken County
The district meeting will be in Charleston September 24 to 26 with Charleston Chamber hosting. Delegates chosen for proficiency in specific work will compete under Winthrop College specialists. The top county contestant wins an all expenses paid trip to the State Fair in Columbia. Aiken County representatives include Mabel Brodie Wagener Beulah Livingston Kitchings Mill Clarence Timmerman and Dwight Mullis Warrenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Winthrop College
Columbia
Aiken
Mabel Brodie
Wagener
S. C
Beulah Livingston
Kitchings Mill
8. C
Clarence Timmerman
Dwight Mullis
Warrenville
D. C
Wess CTU Holds Monthly Meeting This Afternoon
The W. C. U. meets today at 4 30 PM with Mrs. P J McLean hosting at the Baptist parsonage. Mrs. W J McGarity leads the program and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. CT. U
P. J. McLean
Baptist Parsonage
W. J. McGarity
railroad schedule to be rearranged in columbia
Columbia Chamber of Commerce directors voted to back changing the Southern train from 6 to 10 o clock to improve connections with branchville and enable Charleston and Columbia links. The railroad commission had considered altering trains 9 and 10 between Augusta and Branchville and proposed new schedules for trains 13 and 18. The decision signals the commission may order the new timetable to take effect, pending final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coressta
Columbia Chamber — of Commerce
Columbia
Southern
Railroad Commission
Aiken
Charleston
Augusta
Brancheville
Chamber of Commerce of Columbia
Chamber of Commerce Board
Charman
Railroad Board
To Preach at Graniteville by Rev Ferguson of Graniteville Church
Rev A B Ferguson Jr of the Graniteville Methodist Church announces that Rev Jr Jones D D of Columbia will preach at Graniteville Methodist Church Sunday afternoon September 27 at 3 30 o'clock All are invited to hear this able divine Services are held in Graniteville high school auditorium during church remodeling
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Ferguson, Jr
Graniteville Methodist Church
Jr. $. Jones
D. D
Columbia
Graniteville High School
Revival Meeting Opens in Warrenville Monday at Graniteville Church
Beginning Monday night a revival at Graniteville Methodist Church Warrenville will feature Rev A B Ferguson Jr with nightly sermons and a strong musical program from Graniteville and Warrenville choirs. The meeting is open to all denominations and begins at 7 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Graniteville Methodist Church
Warrenville
A. B. Ferguson
Pythians To Walterboro District Meeting
A number of Aiken Pythians traveled to Walterboro on Wednesday for a district gathering. Attendees included Ernest L. Allen Grand Chancellor P F P. Henderson Herbert E. Gyles B. F. Etheredge F. K. Staubes J. A. Busch Bennie Permenter T. F. Weatherford T. T. Cushman Rudolph Busch Bo K. Boyleston F. F. Woodward T. L. Woodward E. A. Gregory Nellie Robinson and John Busch Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Pythians
Walterboro
Ernest L. Allen
P. Henderson
Herbert E. Gyles
B. F. Etheredge
F. K. Staubes
J. A. Busch
Bennie Permenter
T. F. Weatherford
T. T. Cushman
Rudulph Busch
Bo K. Boyleston
T. L. Woodward
E. A. Gregory
Nellie Robinson
John Busch, Jr
Home Specialist Miss Layton to Visit Aiken
Miss Harriette Layton of Winthrop College will be in Aiken on September 23 24 to assist the Home Demonstration Agent with the Home Demonstration Clubs. The visit will help set the year long programs for Aiken County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriette Layton
Winthrop College
Aiken
Aiken County
Layton
Windsor Eureka Talatha Wagener Schools Open Today
Several district campuses including Windsor Talatha Eureka and Wagener start classes today. Education officials emphasize readiness and a return to routine as teachers greet students and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Talatha
Eureka
Wagener
Savannah Boosters Brace Aiken Welcome on Extended Visit
The Central of Georgia Booster band and about fifty Savannah delegates were greeted warmly in Aiken with lemonade and strong speeches. Porters Pierpont Harvey Granger Wertsman Frank Battey spoke on trade and roads as the party toured Edgefield and enjoyed a luncheon. The return journey across the Savannah River bridge featured further hospitality and high praise from all members for the warm reception they received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Wm Aiken
Central of Georgia
AH Ward
Chamber of Commerce
Porter Pierpont
Board of Trade
Harvey Granger
Georgia
Alderman Wertsman
Frank C. Battey
Aiken
Edgefield
Be Perey
Savannah River
State Highway Inspector Targets Aiken Lawbreakers
G W Lindstedt the State Highway Inspector has been in and around Aiken over several days and has rounded up offenders. Aiken youths arrested Wednesday afternoon charged with stealing an automobile from U Drive It in Charleston. The car, stolen weeks ago, traced to the area and put in jail. Police and motorcycle units assisted. A second white man arrested for driving a car with altered 1924 plates. Case to be heard the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Lindstedt
Aiken
U-Drive
Charleston
Assery
Fulmer Arrister
Magiarratz
Wednesday wind causes damage in Aiken area
A stormy wind and rain near Aiken wrecked a barn on Lamar Place owned by DW Gaston. Stock was moved to pasture in time, saving many lives. Buildings on B Cullum were damaged and trees and poles toppled, with widespread destruction from the gusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston
Lamar Place
Estate Settlement Ends Family Dispute Over Garvin Will
Heirs of J Felder Garvin a Wagener farmer reached a settlement in probate court before Judge George R Webb ending a contest over the will The estate worth about 100 000 will be divided among widow Etta Able Garvin son Jacob Garvin daughter in law Pope Courtney and several nieces and nephews
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Felder Garvin
Wagener
George R. Webb
Etta Able Garvin
Jacob Garvin
Pope Courtney
Philauhea club elects new officers at church meeting
The Senior Philauhea of First Baptist Church held a Friday evening meeting at Miss Clara Harrigal's home. Officers elected for the year include Mrs. Frank Toole as president and Mrs. Tee le c as successor to Mrs. C. S. Phillips. Clara Harrigal named vice president, Mrs. F. G. Anderson secretary, Miss Coursey treasurer, and Dr. P. J. McLean as teacher. An enjoyable hour followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philauhea Chas
First Baptist Church
Clara Harrigal
Frank Toole
C. S. Phillips
Phillips
Teele c
F. G. Anderson
Miss Coursey
P. J. McLean
Flarrigal
Icks
Ike
Storm Devastates Farms Near Tabernacle Church Farm
A severe hail and rain storm last Monday damaged the Kitchings Mill area farms. The Vance Livingston Tillman Helley and Harold Courtney plantations near Tabernacle Church Farm suffered the worst losses as hail stripped cotton bolls and wind swept away large quantities of cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchings Mill
Corron
Vance Livingston
Tillman Helley
Harold Courtney
Tabernacle Church
Courtney Place
South Carolina Asparagus Directors Meet in Bank Room
The directors of the South Carolina Asparagus Association met Tuesday afternoon in the directors' room of the Bank FY Western Carolina. They discussed plans for the organization's future and salient points. The group noted that South Carolina grass has become a delicacy at many points after shipping to leading markets in the north and east in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina Aspargus Association
Bank FY
Western Carolina
North
South Carolina
Colored school opened for inspection by public crowd
A newly completed colored school building was opened for inspection last Monday afternoon to showcase its splendid equipment. A large crowd attended the event and viewed the facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored School
Death of Frank Sawyer Reported in Aiken
News from Aiken last Saturday reports the death of Frank Sawyer, a Georgetown resident and druggist. He was a brother of Mrs. Henry Clark and a nephew of Col. Claude Sawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Frank Sawyer
Georgetown
Henry Clark
Col
Claude Sawyer
Sawyer
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Florida
Walter Duncan
Gentlemom Aiken
Thurst
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Duncan
North Augustans
Young Lengnick
Ellenton School Improvement
Wagener School
Methodist Church
A. B. Chapin
Uss
Rok Lizzy
Widen Pawar
Ie Posses
Williston
Johnstown Crossing
Wess
Toda
Graniteville
Pythians
Plilathea Officers
Asparagus
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