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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1973

Page

2

Deaths Mrs Helen Bagwell Kirkpatrick of Aiken

Mrs Helen Bagwell Kirkpatrick of 409 Crossways Place Aiken died at home Tuesday after a brief illness. Services set for Friday at 10 30 a m at St John s United Methodist Church with Dr Feltham S James officiating Burial in Gainesville Ga She was a Gainesville native who lived in Aiken since the early 1930s a Brenau College graduate and longtime Aiken County teacher and church and hospital auxiliary member Surviving are a daughter Mrs Mary Helen Hilton Moen of Downers Grove Ill and a son William Bagwell of Aiken.

Helen Bagwell Kirkpatrick Crossways Place Aiken St. John’s United Methodist Church Feltham S. James Gainesville Kirkpatrick Brenau College Aiken County Mary Helen Hilton Moen Downers Grove Ill William Bagwell

Frank O. Courtney dies. Spartanburg businessman and WWII veteran

Frank O. Courtney 44 of RFD Wellford and former Aiken resident died Monday at the Medical University of South Carolina Charleston. He managed Maxwell Brothers Spartanburg and Savannah stores, served as Star Lodge No. 99 AFM master, and belonged to First Baptist Warrenville. Survivors include two daughters, a son, his parents and three brothers. Funeral arrangements by George Funeral Home Aiken.

Spartanburg Frank O. Courtney RFD 1 Wellford Aiken Medical University of South Carolina Charleston Maxwell Brothers Savannah Star Lodge No. 99 AFM Graniteville First Baptist Church Warrenville S.C Nancy Courtney Diane Courtney James E. Courtney Columbia Glen W. Courtney Wilbur G. Courtney Albany Paul R. Courtney Jerry V. Courtney Shepherd Air Force Base Tex

Aiken Standard Publication Details

The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes weekday afternoons excluding weekends from 124 Rutland Drive, Aiken South Carolina 29801. It is a second class postal issue with AP dispatches and rights reserved for republication with corrections in the next issue at no extra cost.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken S. C Associated Press

Budget Sessions Planned by Aiken County Board

The Aiken County Board of Commissioners will start focused budget work with Ronald La Couture and department heads to review about 50 county agencies. Sessions run at 7 p.m. in USC Aiken Room 107 on May 9 15 16 23 29 and 30 and are open to the public.

Aiken Ilana Andrea Jerome Snoopy Charlie Brown WAKN Aiken Playhouse Milton Toby

Aiken County Board Extends Meeting Agendas to Nearby Governments

The Aiken County Board of Commissioners voted to send copies of agendas and minutes to mayors of all local governmental units in the county. The plan also includes the Mayor of Augusta and leaders of surrounding counties to improve communication among governments.

Aiken Augusta Richmond County Edgefield Saluda Lexington Orangeburg Barnwell Counties LaCouture Commission

County Apron Light on Recreation Board Quorum

Board continues with only three of five Aiken County Recreation Board members present. Larry Murphy cites the lack of a quorum as blocking any recreation business. County Commission Chairman Harold Graybeal is blamed for delaying board assignments to committees and is urged to act by the next meeting.

Larry Murphy Aiken County County Commission Harold Graybeal Board of Commissioners Graybear Commission Graybeal

Road paving policy clarified by county officials

The Board of Commissioners clarified road authority under the home rule bill and approved paving three tenths of a mile on Green Pond Road near the Savannah River Plant. AEC will grade and prepare while the county pays 2500 for the road surface. Commissioners also banned littering on public property and designated 30000 for heavy road equipment.

Board of Commissioners LaCouture Green Pond Road Savannah River Plant Ralph Cullinan Savannah River Aiken Atomic Energy Commission County AEC

Community Calendar Highlights This Week

The Knights of Columbus meet at 8 p.m. at 1003 Spaulding. Tomorrow the Chess Club gathers at 7 p.m. at Farmers and Merchants Bank. Clearwater PTA convenes at Clearwater Elementary School at 8 p.m. and the Duplicate Bridge Club meets at 7 30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Clubhouse in Crosland Park.

Knights of Columbus Spaulding Chess Club Farmers and Merchants Bank Clearwater Pta Clearwater Duplicate Bridge Club Senior Citizens Crosland Park

Dr. Ray Visit Canceled for Savannah River Plant

Dr. Dixy Lee Ray chair of the Atomic Energy Commission canceled her planned May 23 visit to the Savannah River Plant. The environmental writers symposium remains, and a substitute speaker will be named at a later date.

Dixy Lee Ray Atomic Energy Commission Savannah River Dr. Ray

Center Firemen Elect Leaders and Announce New Phone

The Center Fire Department re-elected all officers at the annual meeting. Chief Terry Smith starts his fourth term. A new emergency number 648-4244 is in use, with 649-9919 kept temporarily. New governors James Stapleton and F A Broadway join existing members Otto Pagett Marion Eubanks Theodore R Tarrant.

Center Fire Department Terry Smith James H. Stapleton F.A. Broadway Otto Pagett Marion Eubanks Theodore R. Tarrant

Three Break-Ins Reported In Aiken Area

The Aiken Police Department reports three break ins since yesterday. North Aiken Elementary School was broken into last night with three half pints of milk and other items stolen. Aiken Produce Company truck theft included two cases of beer. other home burglary at 147 Newberry St. took three rods a reel and tools. All cases are under investigation.

Aiken North Aiken Elementary School W.T. Eubanks Newberry St Aiken Produce Company

Hospital Report Postponed In Aiken County

Aiken County Hospital consulting firm postpones its long awaited presentation to May 7 due to scheduling conflicts. The firm will brief the delegation county commission and hospital board of trustees at 7 30 p m in the Heritage Room of the Farmers and.

Aiken County Hospital County Commission and Hospital Board of Trustees Farmers and Merchants Bank

Augusta Election Continues With City Council Nominations

Greene and Mottel lead council contests in Augusta with roles on the Public Safety and Water and Sewer committees. Greene, an engineering supervisor at Du Pont Savannah River Plant, chairs safety and serves on multiple committees. Mrs. Smith, North Augusta council member, heads recreational efforts and served as the first ombudsman. Harley active in multiple local groups and church boards. Local pharmacist involved in Augusta Area and South Carolina Pharmaceutical Associations.

Augusta South Carolina North Augusta Public Safety Public Works Georgia Tech DuPont Savannah River Mottel Water and Sewer Public Safety Committee Public Works Committee

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