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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1979
Page
2
Multiple local obituaries and funeral notices list Johnnie Miles, Helen Kosinski, and Osman P. Lyman among the deceased. Services are set at Miller's Funeral Chapel, St. Clare's Chapel, and Greenlawn Memorial Park with burial at Springfield Baptist Church cemetery and Sunset Memory Gardens. Survivors include spouses, children, and siblings. details vary by individual.
Emma Rabon McCullough 81 died Sunday at an Aiken County hospital. Funeral 3 p.m. today at Posey’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. M A Hutto and Rev. Carl Hayes officiating. Burial in Sunset Memory Gardens Langley. Survived by widower two daughters Betty Storey and Mrs Lester Hobbs, three sisters and four brothers. Pallbearers named Richard Rabon Don Rabon Billy Hobbs Charles Usry Alex Thompson Johnny Ellington Frank McCullough Danny Storey.
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Graveside services for Elizabeth McIntosh Schurmeier 78 were held at 5 30 p.m. today at St Thaddeus Episcopal Church Cemetery with Rev Henry Summerall Jr officiating. Survivors include daughter Mrs Fred Christensen Aiken three sons Gustave B Schurmeier Jr Harris McIntosh Schurmeier Houston and Robert L Schurmeier Charleston. George Funeral Home in charge and residence at 111 Cedarwood Park. Friends may call at the residence. Burnettown Ethel Turner Royal 95 died yesterday at an Aiken County hospital.
A pleasant Tuesday will give way to a pleasant Wednesday under clear skies. Lows dip to the low 40s with highs near 80 and sunshine. Chance of rain remains near zero through Wednesday. Thursday and Friday stay fair and mild. Saturday brings a chance of showers with highs around 80 and lows in the 50s.
Ellis Pierce Broome 41 of 5 Oak Street died Sunday at his residence in Gloverville. Funeral is today at 5 p.m. at Gloverville First Baptist Church with Rev. J. Cole Brown and Rev. G W Spawn officiating. Burial in Sunset Memory Gardens. Survivors include wife Dorothy Driggers Broome, his parents, one daughter Tonya, three sons Andy Randy Robbie, eight sisters and two brothers. Pallbearers named. Friends may call Posey's Funeral Home Langley or at residence.
Pumpkin Baker aged 63 of 702 Harry Street died at home. He was a native of Aiken. Survivors include sister Diana Williams and brothers Anthony Williams and Edward Williams of Aiken. Funeral arrangements announced by Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home.
Rep. C. Marshall Cain reported at a public meeting that the House spent last week discussing the appropriations bill and expects to finish this week. If the Senate takes at most four weeks, the legislature could adjourn by June 1.
After Easter services, the Rev McCullough hosted a drop in at his home to thank the church members. He delivers his final sermon Sunday and will retire May 1 after three weddings he must perform, then will not conduct marriages baptisms or funerals. Students from Columbia Lutheran Seminary will lead services until a new pastor is hired, and McCullough plans to sit in the congregation once keys are turned in May.
The article compares beef production costs and prices from 1975 to 1979, showing higher raising costs than slaughter prices by 1975, rising fed steer prices to 70 cents a pound by 1979, and retail beef prices climbing to about 2.18 dollars per pound. It also explains marketing costs dominating food spending, with details on farm value versus marketing costs and industry profit margins across 1973 to 1978.
Tonight features events across North Augusta Aiken and surrounding areas. Toastmasters, Optimist Club, council meetings, religious services, social clubs, and public venues fill the schedule from 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. including Aiken Camera Club and Thoroughbred Hall of Fame activities.
The event unfolds Saturday at Hagood Stadium Aiken High with 8 30 a m registration and 9 15 a m games expected to run to 3 p m A center will issue name tags and McDonalds of Aiken provides lunches plus a first aid lost and found and concessions map indicated services include a Tshirt and participation certificate Transportation or medical signature issues can be directed to Judi Atchley
A revival conducted by Revs. Claude and Barbara Head will be held at Liberty Temple Church in Clearwater tomorrow through Sunday. Services begin nightly at 7 30 p m.
Registration for kindergarten and first grade in the Aiken County School District starts tomorrow and Thursday. Children must be five by November 1 for kindergarten or six by November 1 for first grade and be immunized for diphtheria pertussis tetanus polio and measles. Birth and SC immunization certificates are required before attendance. Parents can verify school assignments by calling their area office.
North Augusta City Council plans four minor changes to the zoning map and will give third and final reading to an ordinance banning sale or exhibition of indecent publications to minors. Meeting at 8 p.m. in City Hall with a 7 p.m. pre council session.
An Aiken youth Charles Allen Beard aged 15 was found dead early Sunday after inhaling gasoline fumes from a delivery truck at his home. Coroner John Stoll said the boy lay atop his father’s truck with his head near an open hatch, the death occurring about 1 30 a m.
Aiken County hosts a Thursday reception at 4 p.m. for Judge L. G. Holley chief magistrate of the Aiken district. The event in the County Council chambers on Richland Avenue is open to the public.
Matlock Baptist Church will host a youth revival from tomorrow through Friday with services at 7 30 nightly. Guest speaker will be Rev Larry Scales associate pastor at North Augusta First Baptist Church. Music director is Neal Little from Sweetwater Baptist Church.
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