15 Aug 1997
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1997
Page
1
Union negotiators express optimism amid ongoing talks with UPS as workers seek contract gains and improved safety terms. Company officials reiterate commitment to reaching a fair, sustainable agreement during the bargaining round on page 2A.
A back-to-school section will appear in Sunday's Aiken Standard. It will include complete bus routes for Aiken County public Schools and information on the administration and faculty of each district school.
The SRS Weather Center predicts mid 90s through Monday with high humidity increasing the heat. Forecasters warn unseasonably warm conditions will replace recent comfortable days as late afternoon storms drizzle potential relief.
Wagener Salley magistrate Olin Corbett remains in his lower court judgeship past the statute based retirement date of 72. Corbett, 77 in April, says he notified he would retire Jan 1. State officials including George Markett warned him to start retirement proceedings immediately.
Aiken artist Jack Smoak explores the Elvis phenomenon on the 20th anniversary of the star’s death. He built an Elvis themed art collection with clocks and a shrine featuring a bust and a rosebud vase. Smoak cites Blaine Goodman as inspiration and notes fans connect Elvis to youth memories and life’s ups and downs.
Mary Hommes from North Augusta Ethel 8. Hudson Belvedere Viola Hiatt Mathis from Bath JC Whitley Summerville appear in the 2B diarary notices.
Dozens of Aiken water customers faced large charges after a meter reading error, with bills cited as up to $885. City officials said 67 customers were affected. some residents refused to pay full amounts and sought legal action or installment relief, while the city offered a 25 percent reduction and a one year payment window.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.