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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1925
Page
2
Fragmentary text describes a baseball game with mentions of Donihue Mobley and 1925 season notes. It references wins, a 27 win season, and players such as Aiken and Wiper, but many words are garbled, leaving incomplete details.
A School Improvement Association formed with Mrs A Johnson as president and Mrs Della Woodward as secretary. Juanita Kaney is treasurer, with four vice presidents elected. The new school building is due to be completed by week’s end and the term will begin soon. The group praised the project as one of the county’s prettiest and urged public support.
Mrs Addison died in Philadelphia where she lived with her son Charles Addison Jr and daughter Mrs William Callos after years in South Carolina. Survived by two children James Island’s MeLecod Heankes? and three sisters in Aiken Fountain Inn and Barnwell. Funeral in Barnwell this afternoon.
The Aiken Junior Clubs held a Livestock Judging contest with Jodie Weathers Downer Institute Lonnie Ripley Burkea Iris Jones McLaurin Cecil Seigler Jr and Gerald Vahegene ap McLaurix old named as winners. Clemson College specialists E G Godby and R E Waters acted as judges and the district contest will be held later.
The Aiken Red Cross Chapter has wool on hand for government hospital soldiers many from Aiken County. It asks volunteers to knit sweaters for the coming winter and invites interested people to call at the Red Cross office for wool and instructions.
Mrs Hattie Wyman Frampton died last week in Charleston after the loss of her sister. The obituary notes the family’s sorrow and references Mrs. Frampton’s ties to local society.
Friends report W A Banks recovering from a serious illness at his Aiken home. Various residents including Miss Margaret Carswell and Miss Martha Julia Thorpe travel to Charlotte. Ward Allen visits from Hendersonville, and Prof James Barth resumes teaching in Aiken. Others return from trips to New York Saluda Charleston and Florence. The Joyce Branch school opens September 7 with Miss Kate Edwards. The Seasons of the First Baptist church were entertained at the Toole home.
Sheriff proceeds include multiple property sales in Warrenville area with prices ranging from 30 to 95 068 dollars. Notable transactions involve Frampton Toole Claude E Sawyer and ROS Jolson as buyers. A Cadillac touring car seized for whiskey transport sold for 1 075 dollars with Dr J B Seigler bidding.
An educational survey of Langley school district will be led by Miss Evamae Broughton to organize night school for the coming year. Night classes will start September 21 at Langley with Monday and Thursday sessions and September 22 with Tuesday and Friday sessions. Evening classes will include compulsory education.
Miss Mattie Carpenter and Mrs. E Parker lead the first A party with Mrs Annie Smith and Miss Grace Law ton assisting in music and Miss Ola Franklin directing physical culture activities.
A wind and rain storm swept cotton from plantations of Mrs Della Kitchings, J. Jilany Johnson and W. Hampton, carrying the staple away. The same storm hit Salley and New Holland, causing considerable harm to fields and crops.
The executive committee of the Aiken Red Cross Chapter will hold its meeting Monday at 5 o clock in the afternoon. Members are urged to be present. Ethel de M. Greene, Chapter Secretary.
Trustees announced a new heating plant costing 3000 dollars to be installed this summer at the Aiken Institute. The project aims for reliable operation and full satisfaction from the community.
Police recover a copper still and a quantity of low wine after an evening disturbance at a distillery near Eureka at the Locas- Bridge area. Officers Andrews and Methan search the swampy site for hours but cannot locate the still until buried waters complicate the chase.
Sunday school at 10 am led by J C Patterson with Epworth League at 8 pm. Public invited to services. M Rudnick has secured a contract to build an eight room bungalow on the lot south of the Lorhreren church with the price around a marker figure.
Rev. EF Jones acting elder of the Columbia District presided over a meeting of preachers in Columbia at 10 30 A M on Saturday Reports showed Methodism making great progress in the district Attendees from Aiken County included Rev P L Cooley Rev F L Frazer and Rev
Following a Windsor revival, Rev J H Owens led a church session opening 1925 with strong prospects. Twenty six changes and additions were presented to the church, including new members from St Angelas claims and renewed commitments.
Cleburna Stokes son of J A was bit by a rattlesnake about 20 inches long while feeding stock at A Weatherford's home near Montmorenci. He sought medical aid promptly and suffered little illness.
Home demonstration girls from Aiken County selected to enter Charleston contests September 25 26 with winners advancing to the State Fair in Columbia next month Mable Brodie sewing Wegoeer Beulah Livingston biscuit making Kitch ings Mill Poultry team to be chosen from Warrenville club.
Anderson and Steifel of Aiken contract to build a handsome nine room bungalow for Morris Rudnick on Pendleton street beside the Lutheran church. Construction to start at once with an estimated cost of about $6,000. The project is welcomed in Aiken.
Friends in Aiken and the Savannah Valley district learn with regret that marketing specialist C A Owens will be transferred to Spartanburg. Owens leaves this week to begin work in the Piedmont county.
Rev and Mrs John E Henderson return from a vacation in North Carolina mountains and coastal areas. Services at First Presbyterian Church will resume next Sunday at 11 15 a m and 8 p m.
A meeting at the pavilion featured Mrs Kennedy discussing literacy efforts in Aiken County while a recent Europe trip by Thomas Jefferson Foundation was noted. Marion Pellew was elected chairman as food service offered ice tea and sandwiches. Columbia was mentioned in relation to the event.
National Red Cross representatives conducted a three day lifesaving instruction near Reynolds Pond via Aiken. Firemen also received training and demonstrations as part of the program.
In the Court of Common Pleas P L Anderson as administrator of T M Anderson estate and others vs Henry Lee and W T Colvin. Pursuant to a decree dated August 28 1925 sale to the highest bidder for cash at 11 am September 12 1925 in front of the Aiken County courthouse a 1925 Ford Coupe Georgia plate 110928 motor 8734341. Sheriff Robinsoxl.
An old classifieds item lists price tiers for ice delivery and related charges. It states 30 cents per hundred, 15 cents for 50 pounds, 8 cents for 25, and 12 pounds for 5 cents, with a contact phone 52 J. Adv. for inquiries.
Next week the Standard will publish the voluminous grand jury report on Aiken County affairs. A special committee of jurymen conducted the audit and examined county matters in full.
Sunday school work coverage to be offered next Monday evening at the First Baptist Church. J. L. Corzine, regarded as an expert in Sunday school work, will start a training school that will run through the week.
Rabbi Herbert Straus of Augusta addressed the Kiwanis Club luncheon yesterday. He spoke on The Constitution of the United States, outlining its principles and relevance to civic life.
Rray and T J Smith of Aiken have established a store in the Pa Eybanks building at Hawthorne under the firm name Murray and Smith.
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