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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1931
Page
6
The article notes farmers in the Carolinas face winter with ample food and fuel. North Carolina farmers are at least 25 percent better prepared than last year, with South Carolina farmers similarly well off. The text suggests rural households will be comfortable irrespective of national conditions and better prepared for next year.
The piece compares a wealthy brothers’ business group that pools resources and settles daily disputes before sunset with a married couple who preempt disputes by splitting money and guarding trust. It cites St Paul urging not to let the sun go down on wrath and asks what would happen if the rule guided business and marriage for a year.
Morgan calls on Aiken County farmers and business people to join the Southern Livestock Association convention in Moultrie Georgia September 23 24 and to participate in a farm field day at the Coast Experiment Station in Summerville An Angus herd tests hogs and demonstrations are planned to boost livestock farming in the area.
Notables visit and relocate in Aiken area include Julian C. Hyer now of Fort Worth prominent attorney and Lions Clubs president visiting friends George E. Prince Clemson extension service marketing chief recently moved to Columbia Dr Joe Hair planning to practice medicine in Aiken Rev Samuel B Lapsley and Rev P J McLean reflect on church life and school openings Walter Mays praises the column City Recorder Frampton Teele travels to court A F Dufft ex Hotel Aiken manager now in Waynesboro and former Representative B K Keenan comments on cotton legislation and farmer needs.
Funeral services for Wade S. Thomas 48 were held at Phillips Baptist Church with Rev. H. M. Hodgens officiating. Interment followed in the churchyard. He leaves a wife Decia, two daughters, two sons, two sisters, four brothers, and one grandchild.
Funeral services were held for T J Heath 77 at Talatha Baptist Church after his death at home in Talatha on September 9. Rev J W Hammond officiated with burial in the churchyard. He is survived by wife Addie 51 years married, daughter Mrs Henry Gordon of Talatha son J S Heath of Columbia sister Mrs L C Sizemore of Talatha and nine grandchildren.
After several months of illness Lewis Roberson aged 21 died Thursday night at his sister Mrs J E Brewer home in Langley. Funeral services were conducted by Rev J W McElrath the following afternoon from the residence. Interment was in Langley cemetery. He is survived by two sisters Mrs Brewer and Mrs Bertie Beel and a brother James Roberson all of Langley.
A bale of cotton at Prothro's gin on Williamsburg Street caught fire from a spark and, despite an initial blaze, was quickly controlled by the local fire department. Only part of the bale and a small amount of bagging burned, leaving the rest unharmed.
Barnett Bros Big 3 Ring Circus and Trained Animal Shows will perform in Aiken on Friday September 25. The announcement touts one of the largest and most thrilling program of acts with aerials equestrian feats and trained-animal displays across three rings and a hip prodrome track.
The owners have consistently sought to present all they advertise and more, delivering on promises with extra offerings and commitments that exceed expectations.
The Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus set to perform in Augusta on Monday September 2 features The Great Wilno firing from a cannon into a net, Clyde Beatty with over 30 tigers and lions, Rage Christians with hyenas leopards and bears, and a lineup including Poodles Hanneford Flying Clarkonians White Troupe Montmarte Family Lee Sisters Walter Neiss Troupe and Nortons. The Golden Orient opens the program with a Japan themed musical number.
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