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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1981
Page
2
Multiple obituaries across Barnwell Goose Creek Johnston New Ellenton Warrenville list names ages and residences. Details include death dates callers hours funeral times cemeteries and surviving relatives with church and community affiliations.
Elsie Broome Cramer 66 of 117 Westdale Ave. died today in Aiken. A native of Union County she lived in Aiken since 1973 and was a retired licensed practical nurse at Aiken Community Hospital. Survived by husband Arthur K. Cramer and two daughters Robbie Devine and Joyce Gregory, plus step-daughter Lois Donaldson and siblings Edna Camby Sally Allen and Mark Broome. George Funeral Home announced. Family to receive friends 7 9 p.m. at residence.
The article reports Brezhnev denouncing anti socialist campaigns while warning that Poland's crisis threatens socialism. Husak cites 1968 and 1956 interventions, and Warsaw Pact maneuvers continue as Western officials debate Soviet intent and possible invasion dynamics.
The Aiken County Community Action Commission Inc will run the USDA Summer Feeding Program for Children in June July and August 1981 in Aiken and Barnwell Counties. It will provide free nutritious lunches to qualified children from about 90 sites daily serving 5 000 meals. Community groups may contact the summer feeding staff at 502 York Street for details.
A high pressure system over Georgia brings cooler morning temperatures. Expect milder afternoons with highs in the 70s and lows in the 40s to 50s. Snow flurries possible in the central Plains while central and southern regions see mostly clear skies through tomorrow morning.
Willar Hightower urges inclusive planning in Forest Park Georgia while serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission. He highlights roles as U.S. Army Reserve member, Friendship Baptist Church Sunday School teacher, and ties to Du Pont as he represents diverse community interests.
Mrs. Vaughters criticizes the Aiken Planning and Zoning Commission for relying on consultants, urging gathering input from city residents. She stresses long term stability, warning that future mistakes will cost more if guidelines and restrictions aren’t established now.
Aiken County Council plans to consider an emergency ordinance to replace lost CETA funded positions with county roles and to identify vital public service jobs. The meeting also covers equipment lease purchases for trash collection, vehicle damage payments, budget amendments for the Public Service Authority, litter control duties for prisoners, and issuing $81,000 in general obligation bonds for the LSCG Building financing.
The North Augusta City Council plans a 7 30 p m meeting to consider accepting additional right of way on Plank Road. Other items include a second reading to annex 602 McKenzie St property, a retirement class change from I to II for municipal staff, a contract with Imco Inc for $10866 to repair the Butler Avenue storage tank, and a public hearing on subdivision regulation changes at City Hall 400 Buena Vista Ave.
Local events today include North Augusta Toastmasters at S&S Cafeteria and Aiken Optimist Club at Seafood Hut. Evening activities feature county council, fire department, Overeaters Anonymous meetings, Jaycees, York Rite Bodies, and AA gatherings across North Augusta and Aiken area venues. Tomorrow lists health clinics, library story hour, recycling drive, senior activities, and more with contact details for event coordinators.
The Aiken County Board of Education will hold an 8 p.m. meeting to discuss referendum plans and appoint a Blue Ribbon Committee for Special Programs. A 7 p.m. premeeting with Area and Zone Advisory Council precedes the session.
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