Deaths and Funerals Frank Atkins of Jersey City dies
Frank Atkins of Jersey City and formerly of Aiken County South Carolina died Sunday. Funeral services set for 3 30 p m Monday at Mt Figuration Baptist Church in Aiken County with Rev E W Washington officiating. Survivors include widow Louise Atkins daughter Mary Atkins of Jersey City and sister Rosa Mae Turner of Augusta. Friends may call at Jackson Brooks Funeral Home in Aiken or at the residence of Mrs Albert Miller Belvedere South Carolina.
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Frank Atkins
Aiken County
S.C
Mt Figuration Baptist Church
E.W. Washington
Louise Atkins
Mary Atkins
Rosa Mae Turner
Augusta
Jackson- Brooks
Aiken
Albert Miller
Belvedere
Riechart Rites Conducted for Joseph J Reichart
Funeral services for Joseph J Reichart of 774 Schroder Street Northeast Aiken were held at St Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church with the Rt Rev Monsignor George Lewis Smith presiding. Burial followed at Aiken Memorial Park. Reichart a Pennsylvania native lived in Aiken since 1965 and was a retired employee of the U S Corps of Engineers.
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Schroder St. N.E. Aiken
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church
George Lewis Smith
Aiken Memorial Park
Pennsylvania
Aiken
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Coffee usage and price snapshot from NASD quotes
Inter-dealer prices near noon today show coffee market levels with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith providing figures. The United States buys almost half the global supply, spending over a billion dollars annually to supply each resident with about 750 cups of coffee.
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United States
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Aiken Standard Publication Details
Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes every afternoon except Saturdays and Sundays. Located at 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29801 with ZIP 29801 and P O Box 456. Associated Press and United Press International use rights noted. Subscription rates listed for monthly and yearly periods.
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Winthrop Bill Gains Support in South Carolina House
The South Carolina House shows potential to approve a measure granting Winthrop College permanent coeducational status. A 45-37 vote against continuing the bill spurred optimism for passage, while Rep. W. Lee Cooper began a filibuster that could delay adjournment toward mid April.
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Salvation Army distributes toys and food to needy families
The Army spent $5,000 on toys and food for area needy families. Over 1,000 toys were distributed and 212 food bags were given out. After Maj. Osborne spoke, certificates of appreciation were awarded to local businesses civic groups and individuals including the Aiken Standard Augusta Chronicle State newspapers American Legion Post 26 Town and Country Club Holley Hardware Scout and Rotary clubs schools radio stations WLOW WAKN and Mrs Betty Hawthorne.
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South Carolina Senate stalls loan bill over two percent fee
Sen. Jack Lindsay and Ralph Gasque led a filibuster to block passage of a bill allowing savings and loan companies a two percent origination fee on home loans. The measure, trimmed to one percent in the House, may face a conference committee as the Senate considers concurrence or nonconcurrence and final adjournment looms. Lindsay warned of higher closing costs and lenders' enrichment, while Gasque warned the bill would widen inequality.
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D-Marlboro
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Dlarion
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Entrance Test Set Tomorrow At St. Angela
St Angela Academy will administer the high school placement test for ninth graders tomorrow at 9 a.m. in the academic building with April 18 as the alternate date. Test fees apply to non enrolled students, and preference goes to applicants and those on the waiting list.
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St. Angela Academy
John England
Gasoline prices rise in Aiken on weekly basis
Gas prices increased by one cent per gallon at most service stations in Aiken over the past week. The rise follows a seven tenth of a cent per gallon increase by national oil companies to their distributors.
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Aiken
Thurmond Opposes Genocide Treaty
Sen. Strom Thurmond warns against ratifying the genocide treaty calling it a potential tool against U.S. soldiers and personal liberties. He notes the pact bans acts aimed at destroying groups but argues existing laws already cover such crimes and that ratification could undermine constitutional rights.
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District Scouts Camporee in Aiken State Park
Yamasee District Boy Scout troops host a Spring Camporee at Aiken State Park with teepee building Indian tribal war simulated contests archery hatchet and lance skills cooking and crafts. Events include Quest for the Golden Arrow with cross country relay toe throw kick ball and strong arm.
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Clever false card sinks declarer in four hearts
In a four heart contract on a bridge hand, East deceives South with a false card signaling high low. East overruffs dummy with the king of hearts, then shifts to spades. South misreads West for missing hearts and finesses, leading to a setting trick and a humiliating loss.
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Police Standards Bill endorsed by law enforcers in South Carolina
The South Carolina Sheriffs Association and the Law Enforcement Officers Association back a bill setting training standards for officers. Chief J. P. Strom urged passage this year as legislators seek early adjournment. The measure would create an 11 member training council and set hiring rules including age 21 to 41 after 1972, education, and a clean 10 year driving record.
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South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association
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J. P. Strom
State
General Assembly
Heyward Belser
D-Richland
House Committee On Military, Municipal and Public Affairs
Shakelford to Speak to Aiken Lions
Carey M. Shackelford manager of Southern Bell's Aiken Office will address the Aiken Lions Club Monday. He will present an oceanography slide show and a history of maritime exploration, plus plans for future ocean resource development at the 7:30 p.m. meeting in the club hut on Highway 19 north of Aiken.
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Carey M. Shackelford
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Aiken
Lions Club
Highway 19
Reading Scholar To Speak On Reading In The 70s
Dr. George Spade a Gainesville Florida reading scholar author and professor will discuss Reading in the 70s at 3 30 p m Monday in the Aiken County Education Center board room. Teachers from kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to attend and learn about the future of education with emphasis on reading.
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George Spade
Gainesville, Fla
Aiken County
Belser Secures Federal Funds for Proposed Program
Belser explained that federal funds are available to implement the program proposed in the bill he introduced weeks ago. The funding is designated to support the bill’s framework and rollout.
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Chamber Breakfast on Tuesday Features Isbell Topic
The Greater Aiken Chamber Breakfast Club will host a Tuesday 7:30 a.m. session on Customer Relations at Heart of Aiken Restaurant with Robert Isbell of South Carolina National Bank as guest speaker. A fashion show from downtown merchants will run during breakfast. Tickets cost 1.75 dollars and are available via the Chamber or 649-6291.
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Greater Aiken
Billy Howard
Aiken County
Chamber of Commerce
Drug Seminar Set At North Augusta
A drug abuse seminar will be held at North Augusta elementary school on April 16 at 7 p.m. Topics include the various phases of drug abuse morality hard narcotics and the drug problem in North Augusta. A panel will be led by Paul Grant sheriff of Aiken County Dr Ed Logue psychiatrist at Talmadge Hospital Augusta Dr Jimmy Ford MCGA Paul Hyer Jr North Augusta pharmacist Sgt Everett H Pilling North Augusta Police vice squad Lynn Hutchinson pharmacist Columbia and Rev Frank Harrington Fairview Presbyterian Church.
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Aiken County
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Talmadge Hospital
Jimmy Ford
Medical College of Georgia
Paul Hyer Jr
Everett H. Pilling
Lynn Hutchinson
Columbia
Frank Harrington
Fairview Presbyterian Church
Aiken's Patio Florist Dial Numbers and Address
Aiken's Patio Florist located at 1043 Whiskey Rd offers phone lines 649-9651 and 649-2911 for customer orders and inquiries.
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PATIO
Whiskey Rd
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