County Schools Debt Under Scrutiny By Education Chief
K D Smith county superintendent declares audits show a small remaining balance and growing outstanding claims since July 1. He warns sinking fund use for current expenses and urges separate audits to determine the true indebtedness, calling for public help to solve the financial crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. D. Smith
Smith
Aiken County
Ste
Rhiw
Mat Phare
Tackson
RLU
Dh.ime
Jess Gret
K.D. Smith
Agcain
Augusta Gas Co Looking This Way
The Southern Gas Company of Augusta will shortly survey Aiken to assess the desirability of installing a gas system. The survey is expected to begin within a few days. If the company seeks a branch here, a city franchise will be required. A franchise granted two years ago to a northern gas company recently expired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Gas Company
Augusta
Wilb
Aiken
Natural Resources Unit to Be Formed in Aiken County
A countywide meeting will organize an Aiken County unit of the South Carolina Natural Resources Commission next Tuesday at the courthouse. W. W. Smoak of Walterboro, state organizer, will speak on the unit’s purpose and benefits. The commission aims to promote iodine-rich SC produce, establish Cannaries in the state, and support farmers and business people with potential markets.
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House—Smoak
Walterboro
Court House
Aiken County
South Carolina Natural Resources Commission
W. W. Smoak
South Carolina
Natural Resources Commission
Smoak
When Cotton Moves At Night Look Out
Last cotton season saw heavy thefts from farmers yards and grounds. The reports say thieves are active again this year. Linn and Annans urge action to protect farmers and stop cotton loss during the night. Authorities and farmers should investigate, especially where bales are seen moving.
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Cotton
Linn
Annans
Omigtt
Mies
Local Football Scrimmage Notes With Patchy Details
Scrimmage notes indicate local footballers working through drills and tentative schedules. Mentions injuries and possible line changes as teams prepare for upcoming games and league play.
Preparatory Schools Open October 16 In Aiken
F A M Tabor headmaster of the Aiken Preparatory and Fermata schools announced both schools will open their annual terms Thursday after his return from England. October 10 arrivals from New York are expected on special Pullmans for pupils starting the term.
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F. A. M. Tabor
Aiken Preparatory
Fermata
Aiken
England
New York
Soldiers to Camp Jackson march via Aiken area
An army unit plans a September 27 march through Aiken and Williamson Lumber Co area on the Trenton railroad line. Motorized elements from the 22nd Observation Squadron and 4th Photo Section will join en route from Maxwell Field Alabama to Camp Jackson. Also notes a new kindergarten opened by Mrs C Lee Gowan on Hayne Avenue.
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Aiken
McPherson
Columbia
James Ranth
Williamson Lumber Company
Trenton-Aiken
Oan
Enmine
22Nd Observation Squadron
4Th Photo Section
Maxwell Field
Ala
Camp Jackson
Ropsedigal Thier
Hayne Avenue
C. Lee Gowan
Georgia State Normal School
Bus Franchise Suit Targets Power Company in Aiken Case
W il Weatherford and Bo Lowe of Aiken sue South Carolina Power Company for about 0 claiming failure to secure a bus franchise from Aiken Augusta to use after a trolley line removal last August. They allege the company could have granted the franchise but diverted it to Cael City Coach Company and note related charter applications and delays.
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Moherford
Lasse
Aiken
Augusta Tr
Vine Camel City
Messmesiinko
Manin
Csurar McGhar
Contyneter
Bornshaeyes Masiumy
A Faster Schedule From New York To Aiken
The article outlines a hurried travel plan from New York to Aiken with adjusted schedules. It mentions stops, timing near ten o clock, and references to various locations and routes, including Washington and Ostle Northbound. The text is garbled but implies a faster timetable and possible origin points.
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New York
Aiken
Henry Dent Charged With Murder At Foxs Crossing
Coroner jury at Foxs Crossing finds Henry Dent responsible for the death of Tee Coates colored, shot after a gambling dispute over winnings. Dent is missing since the crime, with witnesses testifying Coates was killed as Dent sought repayment. Sheriff and deputies hunt for Dent. M A Wilder spent last weekend at Sumter home.
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Tee Coates
Fox's Crossing
Aain Mond
Coates
Henry Dent
Counred
Dent
Compulsory Education Began at Graniteville Mill
A fragmentary report recalls Graniteville founder William Gregg instituting compulsory education at Graniteville. It describes the early school era, the children’s routines, and local adoption of schooling amid community life, with lingering remarks on the mill’s influence and family prospects.
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William Gregg
Broadus Mitchell
Graniteville
South Carolina Politics Buzzing Over Speakership Contenders
A report from the capital notes Union speaker Jas D Grint and John K Hamblin may seek re election as South Carolina House speaker. Potential opposition from W W Smoak of Colleton, current speaker pro tem, is discussed with hints of a heated race likely if Hamblin runs again. Nearby gubernatorial chatter centers on Themis Bothwell Butler and Ira C Blackwood with campaign activities across the state.
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Jas. D_.Grint
John. K. Hamblin
Union
South Carolina
house + of representatives
Colleton County
Smoak
Mendell L. Smith
Camden
Thamblin
Hamblin
Philippis
Town
Themis Bothwell Butler
Gaffney
Ira C. Blackwood
Spartanburg
Blackwood
X 'Rood
Mar
Richares
Daaek
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Albert T. Reid
Mr. Smith
Augusta Gas CO
Natural Resources Unit
Nambia
Willisten
Colum
North
Pares
Diss
BIG
Weatherford and
Lowe
CL Power Co
Thera Raley
Wally Washington
Sions
Ostle
Gotrar Nav
Washington York
Rene
Hem
Mercer
M. A. Wilder
Sumter
William Gree
Old South
Univerity of North Carolina Press
William Greggs
Granitevile
Wotan Gregg
Gramigo
Abe
Mabel
Tani
Termitier
Piers Hoe
Yin
Granitesile
Greggs
Ieee
Ben
Greg
Faroe
Nesale
Vitor
Poe
Neds
Toran
Nevis
Loe Td Consuli
Wri Rastl Bates
Eo Paeers
Rand
Ion Otn
Harniis
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