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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1978

Page

2

Funerals and Obituaries Across Several Communities

The notice outlines funeral services and burials for Chester Key Dorothy Campbell Eugene Simpkins Michael Baughman and relatives. Services occur at Talatha Baptist Church Elliott Sons Funeral Home Lumpkin Road and St Peter Baptist Church with multiple survivors listed and cremation or burial following at church cemeteries and Memory Gardens.

Hephzibah Dorothy Barton Ocie Campbell Elliott Sons Funeral Home Lumpkin Road L. H. Elliott Larry Kirk Hillcrest Cemetery Dugas Hill Trailer Park Lucille Redd Langley Augusta Hospital Elko Eugene Simpkins St. Peter Baptist Church Jessie Collins James Moody Aaron A. Bush Mr. Simpkins Barnwell County Clyde Myers O’neal Ronald B. Simpkins Wilson Electric Services Williston Simpkins Blackville West Palm Beach Fla Michael E. Baughman Lynnwood Dr G. J. Wilson Clearwater Maggie Baughman Graniteville E. Earl Smith and Son Funeral Home Lake Worth Lurene Lamerson Lurene Lamerson Officiating. Burial Will Be In Memory Gardens. Mr. Baughman Forest Hill High School Carrol Baughman Deborah Siglin Angela Baughman Wendell Baughman Letha Robinson M. C. Wilson Augusta

Stroud Prioritizes Nuclear Power in South Carolina Race

Stroud argues for continued commitment to nuclear energy, noting 49 percent of electricity from nuclear plants in recent years. He says nuclear power shielded residents from rate hikes during oil cartel actions and winter coal strikes, and predicts federal progress on nuclear waste by 1980 to 1985. He criticizes ERA, favors equal pay, and supports capital punishment citing cases like Donald Gaskins. he has served as special consultant to Gov. Edwards.

Sam Ervin DNC Senate Maryland Nancy Stevenson Dcharleston Donald Pee Wee) Gaskins Stroud James B. Edwards

Advance payment instruction for Aiken Standard

The notice directs all advance payments to be made to the Aiken Standard-PBM Subscription.

Aiken Standard - Pbm Aiken Standard

Chambers Named Employee of the Year at Aiken Hospital

Richard Allen Chambers, an emergency medical technician at Aiken Community Hospital, was named Employee of the Year. He received a $250 award and a plaque from Hospital Corporation of America, owner of the facility.

Richard Allen Chambers Aiken Community Hospital Chambers Hospital Corporation of America Aiken HCA

New Forensic Crime Van Aids Aiken County Investigations

Sheriff Paul D. Grant announces a county crime van with modern forensic tools enabling faster DNA, fingerprint, blood and drug tests within 24 hours. Freddie Bell leads the unit, which also photographs scenes, sketches layouts, and catalogs evidence, while using it for public demonstrations and school programs.

Aiken County Sheriff's Department Paul D. Grant South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Bureau FBI Sheriff Freddie Bell Bell Sherifff Grant Grant Aec

Aiken Council Approves Public Works Bids and Reforms

Aiken council sets up city departments for recycling and approves several bids. Wyatt Johnson backs a $49,943 FMC Wayne 2-12 street sweeper from Amick Equipment Co. other items include a $5,092 Touche-Ross contract for a safety procedures manual and a $16,958.85 backhoe from Holley Tractor. R.O. Collins wins sewer work at Betty Court for $31,566 after EPA changes. Union of appointments and resignations adjusts housing and advisory boards. Water meter upgrades proceed with Neptune T4 meters and Turbo meters from Gibson Supply and Cities Supply.

Wyatt Johnson Public Works FMC Wayne Touche-Ross Atlanta Department of Public Safety Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration Holley Tractor and Equipment Co Aiken Johnson Holley R.O. Collins Barnwell Betty Court Federal Environmental Protection Agency Sanford P. Bradley Housing Authority of Ruth Gordon Citizens Advisory Committee W. P Pat) Walke Gibson Supply Co Simpsonville Cities Supply Co Sumter

Weather forecast calls for widespread showers across Midwest

Nationwide forecast shows showers expected over most of Wisconsin and parts of Iowa Illinois Indiana and Michigan through tomorrow morning. Additional showers forecast for sections of Washington Idaho and Montana as shown in AP Laserphoto.

Wisconsin Iowa Illinois Indiana Michigan Washington Idaho Montana

New Students Urged to Register Ahead of First Week

Aiken County school officials urge parents of children entering any district school for the first time or newly moved into the area since last spring to contact the school principal immediately to complete registration before next week.

Aiken County

Notable figures respond to murder case and King era probe

Ray, imprisoned for murder, plans sworn testimony to a committee after a guilty plea followed by a recantation. Federal marshals transported him to Washington from Brushy Mountain State Prison amid tight security. Ralph Abernathy supported a conspiracy theory about FBI involvement while avoiding direct claims in his testimony, criticizing the agency for alleged harassment of King.

Ray Washington Tennessee Brushy Mountain State Ralph David Abernathy King Southern Christian Leadership Conference Abernathy FBI SCLC

Rotary Looks at Catholic Church Structure in South Carolina

Msgr. Louis Sterker spoke to the Rotary Club of Aiken outlining how the Catholic Church is organized in South Carolina. He described a five territorial system headed by a Charleston bishop, a church tribunal, a personnel department, five high schools, 30 elementary schools, and 55 000 Catholics across 72 parishes and 28 missions. Carl Elliott earned top attendance honors with 22 years.

Pope Paul Rome Rotary Club of Aiken Msgr Louis Sterker Msgr. Sterker William J. Mottel Catholic Church South Carolina Our Lady of Peace Church North Augusta Florence Greenville Columbia Charleston Sterker New York Church Department of Catholic Social Services Dillon York Social Services Department Carl Elliott John Hunter Wade Brodie Ron Wheeler Clint Foster

Fund Created to Aid L B C Cheerleaders After Camper Fire

A relief fund for the L B C cheerleaders and their chaperones replaces items lost in a camper fire. Estimated losses total about 20000 with no insurance. Donations to Farmers and Merchants Bank Clearwater or to Terry Matthews and Katherine Stinson in North Augusta. Checks payable to Friends of the L B C cheerleaders. Eleven girls and two chaperones were en route to Leesburg Florida. possessions including outfits were destroyed. No injuries reported.

Farmers and Merchants Bank Clearwater Terry Matthews Deerwood Drive Katherine Stinson

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Chester Chester Key Talatha Baptist Church Billy Hannon Mr. Key Route 1 Box 115 Dixie Clay Co Thomas J. Key Roger D. Key Clara Eubanks Warrenville Pearl Barton Jessie Key New Ellenton Matthew Key Charles Barton Thomas Barton Ronnie Barton Ansel Porter Ernest Butler Jr Pender Wilmington N.C Jestine Little Jeanette Johnson Carolyn Johnson White Pond Barbara Holston Connie Ruth O'Neal Ocie Campbell OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Weather Service NOAA US Dept of Commer Sheriff's Gloverville Catholic Center Sheriff Department Joseph D Spencer Walke Zoning Board of Adjustment Doris Chesser Rotary Lynne Katonak
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