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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1979
Page
2
A break-in at Superior Drywall Supply Inc in North Augusta last night led to the theft of a $500 spray machine, according to an Aiken County Sheriff's Department report.
Aiken Standard directs all advance payments to the Aiken Standard-PBM Subscription account. This notice specifies the correct payee for prepaid subscriptions and advises customers to use the designated channel for future payments.
Obituaries list services across Ridge Spring Augusta Hephzibah and Vaucluse for Mary Jane Kneece Lewiston Eli Robinson Margaret Magee Irene Washington Mary Saunders William Wilson George Walton James Quattlebaum with names, ages, kin and burial sites provided. Survivors include children, siblings, and extended families, reflecting local community ties and church affiliations.
Local officials warn about heat risks for people and animals and urge cooling measures. Geddes advises shade and water for animals and cooling baths for heat stressed pets. Aiken Electric Co op reports record July electricity use and predicts August may surpass it. Managers urge 78 degree thermostat settings, sun shading, and delaying high energy tasks. Water officials say supplies remain ample with no conservation emergency.
The forecast calls for sunny, hot and humid weather with highs in the upper 90s tomorrow and mid 90s to near 100 on following days. Lows will be mid 70s, and the chance of rain remains at 10 percent through Friday and through the weekend with a few widely scattered thundershowers.
Local clubs and groups list events for today and tomorrow at Odell Weeks Center Rich mond County Library and nearby venues. Meetings include Garden Theater at Hopeland Gardens the Pilot Club St Johns UMC and multiple clubs at Odell Weeks Center with times from 5 p m to 8 30 p m and tomorrow events from 10 a m to 8 30 p m with notices for contacts and submissions to Lynne Katonak at Aiken Standard.
Angie the deaf cat guides a journey with Taurus the dog on a motorcycle crew led by Bob and Chris Quackenbush. The foursome draws quick town attention as they stop for meals and camping, with locals relating to their animal companions and welcoming them. Angie rides in the bike’s glove compartment.
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