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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1973

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Jonas A Amos 67 in Graniteville

Jonas A Shorty Amos of Warrenville 67 died Saturday at Aiken County Hospital. Funeral services were held at Poseys Funeral Home Graniteville with Rev Dr J E Dake and Rev Carl Hayes officiating. Burial followed at Graniteville Cemetery. He was a retired automobile mechanic and a member of First Baptist Graniteville. Survived by widow Rena Kneece Amos three sons three daughters two sisters five brothers and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers named. Friends may call at his son Ronney Holtzclaw's Ridge Crest address.

Jonas A. (Shorty) Amos Aiken Blvd Warrenville Aiken County Posey Graniteville J.E. Dake Carl Hayes Amos Rutherfordton N.C First Baptist Church of Rena Kneece Amos Ronney Holtzclaw Aiken David Amos Lexington Bobby Amos U.S. Army Martha Gibson Grantsville Betty Cramer Duluth Rae Powell Mississippi Mandy Rochester Travelers Rest Odessa Rowe Leroy Amos William Amos Ralph Amos Walter Amos Wrens Tambrie

John Henry New Sr. 69 of W Hampton dies after illness

John Henry New Sr., 69, of 146 Elm St., W Hampton, died Friday at Hampton General Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services will be today at 2 p.m. at George Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred R. Lowery officiating. Burial in Town Creek Church Cemetery. Survived by one son, seven sisters, and one stepson. He was a native of Aiken County and a retired saw mill worker. He belonged to Town Creek Baptist Church.

John Henry New Sr Elm St W. Hampton Hampton General Hospital George Funeral Home Chapel Fred R. Lowery Town Creek Church Aiken County Press New Sarah Day New New Town Creek Baptist Church

Aiken Standard Publishing Details

Local newspaper information notes established 1867 and publication schedule. It lists mailing rates, office address at 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29801, and AP rights with notice of correction policy and delivery charges.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken S. C S.C Associated Press

Jacob F Gifford dies at 43 in New Ellenton

Jacob Fillmore Gifford 43 of 213 Coffey St died Sunday in a local hospital. Born in New Haven Conn he had lived in New Ellenton for five months. He was a retired truck driver and father of Wendy Sue Gifford. Funeral arrangements announced by George Funeral Home. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Monday.

New Ellenton Jacob Fillmore Gifford Coffey St George Funeral Home New Haven Carol Murray Burlington N.J Rose Haines Walter Haines Riverside Ruth Haines Delores Faunce Bargintown Alice Parsons Bobby Key James H. Gifford Sunflower Kan

Frank A Boxx North Augusta civic leader dies

Frank Anderson Boxx of 1120 Crestview Drive North Augusta died Friday in a local infirmary. Services were held yesterday at Poseys Funeral Home Chapel with Revs J D Brady and Ed Watke officiating. Burial at Westover Memorial Park with Masonic Rites. He was a North Augusta native and longtime resident, member of Carolina Heights Southern Methodist Church Acacia Masonic Lodge North Augusta Chamber of Commerce and treasurer of the North Augusta Historical Society. He is survived by his wife Kate Adams Boxx one daughter Ann Boxx Walker Augusta and one sister Willie Mae Best Hickory N G. Pallbearers named C E Penn Roy Buchanan R P Rosson Sr Brodus Berry Paul Harless Daniel Harless. Honorary pallbearers were Acacia Masonic Lodge members.

North Augusta Frank Anderson Boxx Crestview Drive Posey Funeral Home Chapel J.D. Brady Ed Watke Westover Memorial Park Boxx Carolina Heights Southern Methodist Church Acacia Masonic Lodge

Michael J. Dwyer dies after a weeklong illness

Michael J. Dwyer Sr. longtime foreman of the F. Ambrose Clark Stables in Aiken died last Saturday after a week of illness. Funeral services are set for tomorrow, arranged by Wegan Funeral Home of East Williston, NY. He wintered in Aiken for over 30 years and died while employed at the Clark Estate. Survived by his widow, one daughter, and one son.

New York Michael J. Dwyer Sr F. Ambrose Clark Aiken Wegan Funeral Home East Williston Dwyer Mr. Clark Clark

Norris, 89, Dies in Local Hospital At Vaucluse Home

Samuel Oliver Norris, 89, of 3011 Vaucluse Road SW, died Saturday, with funeral services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the George Funeral Home chapel.

Samuel Oliver Norris Vaucluse Road George Funeral Home Chapel

Funeral services for Norris set in Aiken memorial park

Rev. Robert R. Clyburn will officiate with Masonic rites at the graveside in Aiken Memorial Park. The deceased, a Tarentum Pa. native, lived in Aiken the past month, was a retired contractor and builder, and previously resided in Avon Park Fla. He belonged to Union Congregational Church Avon Park Pollock Lodge Tarentum Scottish Rite and Syria Temple Pittsburgh. Survived by Mrs. Dempsy Sweet Norris and foster daughter Mrs. Andrew L. Herold. Pallbearers listed.

Robert R. Clyburn Aiken Memorial Park Tarentum Aiken Norris Avon Park Fla Union Congregational Church Pollock Lodge Scottish Rite and Syria Scottish Rite and Syria Temple of the Shrine Pittsburgh Dempsy Sweet Norris Andrew L. Herold Homer Agee Francis Barton Guy Gardner Wallace Knopp Bill Dempsey Robert Magee

Burton L. Able SALLEY obituary

Burton L. Able 85 died Sunday afternoon in a Columbia hospital. Funeral 4 p.m. today at Salley Oak View Cemetery with Rev. Carl Koon officiating. Born in Aiken County he was a World War I veteran and a Mason. Retired farmer. Survived by wife Drusella Williamson Able and sister Lizzie Abel of Andalusia Alabama. Baughman Funeral Home Wagener is in charge.

Salley Burton L. Able Columbia Salley Oak View Carl Koon Aiken County Able Drusella Williamson Able Lizzie Abel Andalusia Ala Baughman Funeral Home Wagener

Johnston Willie Frazier dies at 60 in Greenwood church service

Willie Frazier 60 died at Self Memorial Hospital Greenwood after services at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church officiated by Rev. E Gordon burial in the church cemetery He was a church member Surviving include four brothers Walter Frazier Philadelphia Wilbert Frazier Columbia Silas Frazier Johnston Julius Frazier Lyons three sisters Bessie Hammon Brooklyn Mary Frazier Aiken Jamie Lou Pixley Johnston Amos and Sons Funeral Home in charge

Johnston Willie Frazier Self Memorial Hospital Greenwood Pleasant Grove Baptist Church E. Gordon Church Walter Frazier Philadelphia Wilbert Frazier Columbia Silas Fazier Julius Frazier Lyons Bessie Hammon Brooklyn N.Y Mary Frazier Aiken Jamie Lou Pixley Amos and Sons Funeral Home

Talbert Rites Held For Mrs Helen Talbert

Mrs Helen Talbert 57 of 2012 Dunham Court died Friday in a local hospital. Funeral Sunday at 4 pm at Poteet South Chapel with Rev Renfore Watson officiating. Burial in Hillcrest. Native and lifelong Augusta resident and retired registered nurse. Surviving: mother Mrs A M McNair Augusta daughter Mrs Marvin E Miller Augusta sister Mrs B S Thrift Sr Augusta brothers Wallace I McNair Hampton Ga Lt Col T E McNair Naples Italy W M McNair Augusta Anthony E McNair Williston.

Helen McNair Talbert Dunham Court Poteet South Chapel Renfore Watson Hillcrest Memorial Park Augusta Talbert A.M. McNair Marvin E. Miller B.S. Thrift Sr Wallace I. McNair Hampton T.E. McNair Naples Italy W.M. McNair Anthony E. McNair Williston

Mrs James Key dies after long illness in Aiken County

Mrs James Key aged 60 died Friday at Aiken County Hospital. Funeral was Sunday at Green Pond Baptist Church with Rev. Thomas L Hamilton officiating assisted by Rev. J W Smith. Burial followed in Green Pond area. She was a native of Aiken County and a member of Green Pond Baptist Church. Survived by her widower.

James Rosa Mae Widener) Key Aiken County Green Pond Baptist Church Thomas L. Hamilton J.W. Smith Church

Belvedere Auction Postponed and Rescheduled for Saturday

The Belvedere auction to aid the Belvedere North Augusta Rescue Squad was postponed by rain and moved to next Saturday. The sale starts at 2 p.m. at North Augusta Plaza with items ranging from an ice tray to a car and gifts from local merchants.

Belvedere North Augusta North Augusta Plaza

Aiken Queens Attend Gaffney Pageant With Pageant Figures

Miss Gaffney Pageant hosted by the Gaffney Jaycees saw special guest appearances by Miss Aiken Jwann Cooper and Aiken's Junior Miss Jan Hogsed. Also present were Miss America Terry Ann Meussen and Miss South Carolina Bonnie Corder.

Aiken Jwann Cooper Jan Hogsed Gaffney Jaycees Terry Ann Meussen Bonnie Corder

Retired Employees To Hear Farm Agents

The National Association of Retired Federal Employees Aiken Chapter invites members to hear county agents William Beasley and Alvin Walker discuss gardening tips. They will answer questions tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Senior Citizens Clubhouse on Crosland Dr.

National Association of Retired Federal Employees Aiken William Beasley Alvin Walker Senior Citizens Crosland Dr

Widener Family Roster At Rites For James Key

James Key is survived by one daughter Mrs. Jack Walker of New Ellenton and one son James A. Key of North Augusta. He leaves three sisters Mrs. Alice Ford of Washington DC, Mrs. Al Stone of Windsor, Mrs. Eva Burckhalter of Warrenville, and four brothers Rhett Widener of New Ellenton Jessie Widener of Williston Paul Widener of Windsor and Clarence Widener of Salisbury NC. Pallbearers were Barney A. Ford J A Widener Charles A Widener J P Widener Harold Stone and Allen Widener.

James Key Jack Walker New Ellenton James A. Key North Augusta Alice Ford Washington, D.C al Stone Windsor Eva Burckhalter Warrenville Rhett Widener Jessie Widener Williston Paul Widener Clarence Widener Salisbury N.C Barney A. Ford J.A. Widener Charles A. Widener J.P. Widener Harold Stone Allen Widener

Mrs Leonard Casella dies in North Augusta

Mrs Leonard Cleo Williams Casella of 806 Edgefield Road North Augusta died Friday at 11 am in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Burial followed at Westover Memorial Park. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 8 pm in the church sanctuary. She had moved to North Augusta 20 years ago from Stapleton Georgia and was a member of Our Lady of Peace Church and the Fairways Chapter National Secretaries Association. Her son Joseph L Casella of Augusta survives. Pallbearers include William Lewis Walter Galesky and others.

North Augusta Leonard Cleo Williams) Casella Edgefield Road Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Creston Tawes Westover Memorial Park Our Lady of Peach Church Stapleton Fairways National Secretaries Association Joseph L. Casella Augusta William Lewis Walter Galesky Leonard Damiano C.A. Clary Ben Roper Tony Tantillo

Aiken Woman Shot Georgia Man Held

A Norcross man Ernest Clarence Cade, 29, is arrested by Aiken Police for assault and battery with intent to kill in the shooting of Mary Jones of Norcross at 1327 Park Ave. E. The victim is in critical condition at University Hospital after being shot multiple times with a .38 pistol.

Norcross Aiken Ernest Clarence Cade Artery St Mary Jones J.C. Busbee Park Ave Busbee University Hospital Columbia York and Rutland Drive L.C. Cook York

Meat Boycott Sparks Homemakers Defiance Across States

A nationwide consumer protest against beef prices features housewives in Maine and West Virginia urging cheaper meat while merchants in Pittsburgh and Hartford report mixed effects. Industry voices warn shortages if packers pull back, as markets note price cuts and ongoing boycotts.

Pat Gorman Waterville Maine Madison Avenue New Orleans Robin Phillips Leo Deema Deema Pittsburgh West Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio Maryland Foodland Bernard A. Goldberg Colchester Packing Co Hartford, Conn

Breathing Club To Meet Tomorrow In Crosland Park

The Better Breathing Club will meet tomorrow at 1 30 p m at the Senior Citizens Clubhouse in Crosland Park. Mrs Della Everett will discuss Home Nursing Care.

Better Breathing Club Senior Citizens Crosland Park Della Everett

Escape highlights stockade dependence on prisoners in county

LaCouture previews a stockade report amid a recent escape by Mason, a 35 year old inmate. He notes the board must decide how dependent the county is on prisoners for public works and vehicle maintenance, after lapses and untrained inmates driving county equipment.

Tairly Commission Mason Stockade Bob Burns Burns Hickson Columbia Aiken County LaCouture

Gaden to Speak at S&S Cafeteria Dinner Meeting

Dr Elmer L Gaden Jr of Columbia University will address the American Institute of Chemical Engineers at 7 30 pm tomorrow at the S S Cafeteria North Augusta. Gaden specializes in bioengineering and biotechnology and won the 1970 AICHE Food and Bioengineering Award. Reservations suggested.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers Elmer L. Gaden Jr S&s North Augusta Gaden Columbia University AICHE

Ship Docks In Man's Home in Japan

Asaichi Amine, 67, awoke to find a tanker prow piercing his seaside house as the 867 ton Toko Maru stalled while navigating the Kammon Strait. Maritime Safety Agency confirmed engine failure in the strait south west Japan.

Shimonoseki Japan Asaichi Amine Amine Kammon Strait Maritime Safety Agency

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jonas A. Amos Henry Eubanks Moris Bowen James Toler Leon Heath James Owens Avery Kirkland Jacob F. Gifford Frank A. Boxx Michael J. Dwyer Samuel O. Norris Helen Talbert Mrs National Weather Service WOAA U.S Don Ciennes Atlantic Coast Mississippi Valley Great Lakes Plains Belvedere Auction Aiken Queens Gaffney Mrs. Leonard Casella Georgia Edith Faircloth Barbara Lane Rutland Aiken County Hospital M.K. Deason Frank Welton The Georgia Agribusiness Council Breathing Club American Association of Retired People Council St. Mary's Women's Club Msgr. Smith Hall Board of Education Aiken Elementary Pta Man Prudential Greater Aiken South Central Home Office Jacksonville, Flonde Newberry St S.W. Aiken South Carolina William C. Maddox Earl D. Kitchen W. Carlton Maddox Sales Mgr Robert J. Mixon Henry C. Courtney Ronald M. Brown J. Verone Peace
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