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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1982

Page

7

Bible School and Revival Notices In Aiken Area

Local churches announce a week of religious events including Bible school enrollment at North Aiken Baptist Church from 9 30 a m to noon Aug 7 and ongoing sessions through Aug 13. Rev Wayne Miller leads Tabernacle services and a gospel sing features Echoes of Calvary.

North Aiken Baptist Church North Aiken Bible School Tabernacle Service Wayne Miller Tabernacle Baptist Church Miller Tabernacle and Gloryland Bible Institute Florence Gloryland Calvary Orangeburg Aiken Congregational Mayes Bill Padgett B. I. Epting U.S.1 Ridge Spring Calvary Baptist Revival Marion Atkinson Sylvester Academy Road Baptist Church Walterboro Calvary Baptist Church Salley Boatwright Congaree Baptist Church Gadsden Melvin Miniter Langley Horace Randall S.C. 302 Wagener Pelion ST. John’s School of Missions St. John’s United Methodist Women’s General Meeting Child Chapel Gloverville Trumpet In Zion Revival Temple Full Gospel Holiness Church Dale Hinton Hephzebah Hephzebah Pentecostal Holiness Church Carl Hardee

US church leaders challenge Reader's Digest on WCC bias

Ten top US church leaders at a policy meeting condemn a Reader's Digest August article as biased and unsubstantiated. They defend the World Council of Churches as a diverse body of Christians representing 400 million members in 100 plus countries and emphasize that Christian unity remains the council's vital goal.

Geneva Switzerland U.S World Council of Churches Council Episcopal Church The Lutheran Church In America United Church of Christ United Presbyterian Church Reformed Church In America

Langley Man Seeks Return Of His Kidnapped Parrot

J L McElhaney reports his 13 year old parrot Juan missing from Langley after a window entry while he was away in Augusta. The yellow nape amazon named Juan may be female and is valued at about 650 dollars with sentimental value from his late wife. Sheriff Ralph Gunnells at Aiken County Sheriff's Department seeks information.

J.L. McElhaney McElhaney Juan Juanita Langley Augusta Ralph Gunnells Aiken County

Aiken Delegation Decries New Tax Mills For Services

The Aiken County Legislative Delegation meeting voiced unhappiness with how Act 208's new and increased services provision is interpreted. Sen. Thomas L. Moore and four others criticized local officials for adding millage beyond a one percent levy limit during residential reassessment required by 1976 law.

Aiken County Thomas L. Moore D-Aiken Norma Russell Rlexington Nikki Setzler Dlexington Judson Busbee Dwagoner William Jones General Assembly

Inflation factor dispute shapes local budgets

State Tax Commission notices in May warned that inflation factors could be added to local budgets. Sen. Moore offered an amendment prohibiting such inflation additions, arguing the factor was not in the bill. Sen. Setzler expects January action on reassessment, while Rep. Busbee hints at tightening rules. Any General Assembly action likely won’t affect millage already added, but could affect future years.

State Tax Commission Sen. Moore Sen. Setzler General Assembly Rep. Busbee

Committee To View Landfills In Aiken County Meeting

A citizens committee met at the Aiken County Council Building to plan disposal of chemical waste in the county. Members include Gerald Robak Kimberly Clark Harry Adams Owens Corning Steve Glover Graniteville Charles Green Riegel Pat Carroll United Merchants Charles Encor Amoco. with James Burkhalter DHEC Joe Busbee Alvin Bryant Scott Barnes Ralph Cullinan. They discussed what waste to dump where and when how deep to bury and fees for handling and plan another tour of local landfills at 1 p.m. Thursday Aug 19. They aim to draft an ordinance for county council.

Aiken County Council Aiken County Gerald Robak Kimberly Clark Harry Adams Owens Corning Steve Glover Graniteville Charles Green Riegel Pat Carroll United Merchants Charles Encor Amoco Department of Health and Environmental Control James Burkhalter Joe Busbee Alvin Bryant Trator Scott Barnes Ralph Cullinan County Council Aiken

No Arrests In Stabbing Death Of North Augusta Man

No arrests have been made after 24 year old Robert Hutchinson was found stabbed to death in a ditch off Colorado Street in Augusta. Detectives followed several leads but found no weapon and no motive. Hutchinson had lived in North Augusta for five months and is a former Jenkins County resident.

Augusta North Augusta Richmond County Sheriff’s Department Robert Hutchinson Goldman Street Hutchinson Colorado Street Jenkins County

New System May Alleviate Financial Woes

State Comptroller General Earle Morris Jr. says a modernized accounting system will help South Carolina respond quickly to financial problems. After fiscal 1981 82 the rainy day reserve fund was heavily drawn to cover a 55.4 million shortfall.

Columbia Earle Morris Jr South Carolina Morris State Board of Economic Advisors State Budget and Control Board Comptroller General

Fire Department Plans Open Meeting Saturday

The Silver Bluff Fire Department will hold an open meeting Saturday at 6 p.m. at Kelly and Sons Service Station to discuss a proposal for building a new fire station, according to Chief John Kelly.

Silver Bluff Fire Department Kelly and Sons John Kelly

Pioneers To Sell Peanuts For Ronald McDonald Houses

The Telephone Pioneers, an employee group of Southern Bell, will sell boiled peanuts in Aiken shopping centers from 10 a.m. to noon tomorrow to raise funds for Ronald McDonald Houses in Columbia and Charleston. Statewide pledges total about 25 000 dollars for each house. The homes aid families of children needing extended medical care.

Telephone Pioneers South Carolina The Pioneers Southern Bell Aiken Columbia Charleston

Mildred Magness Honored for 25 Years Service

Mildred Magness of the Aiken County Tax Collector’s Office received a certificate of service from Earle E. Morris Jr. Comptroller General of South Carolina in recognition of more than twenty five years of dedicated work.

Mildred Magness Aiken County Earle E. Morris Jr Comptroller General of South Carolina

Area 1 to Hire Dope Dogs for School Searches

The Aiken Area One Advisory Council moved to open bids for marijuana detection dogs after the county board authorized a marijuana control program in June. Dr. B E Morton suggested assembling students at school start for periodic locker and lot searches led by the dogs. Two bids already exist. Morton to preview demonstrations and hire by performance and price. School attorney Burkhalter to draft contract informing students and parents of search rights.

Aiken Area One Aiken County Board of Education B.E. Morton Area One Morton William Burkhalter

Tennis Classes Begin Monday at H.O. Weeks Center

A four week program for adults of beginner and intermediate levels starts Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the H.O. Weeks Recreation Center on Whiskey Road. The fee is 20 dollars for in city residents and 23 dollars for out of city residents. Pre registration is required. Call 648 0151 to register.

H.O. Weeks Recreation Center Whiskey Road Aiken Recreation Department

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