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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1973

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals Belvedere Township

Newton Cooper of Belvedere died Saturday at a local hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. at Belvedere First Baptist Church with Rev. Clyde Riley and Rev. Knotts officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Cooper, a longtime Belvedere resident, was a Deacon at Belvedere Baptist Church and a member of Acacia Masonic Lodge. Retired from Dan River Mills. Survived by his widow Mary Sharp Cooper of Belvedere and one sister Mrs. Attaway of North Augusta. Deacons and Will What Sunday School Class will serve as pallbearers. honorary pallbearers are members of the Will What Sunday School Class. Friends may call Posey’s Funeral Home in North Angus or at the residence.

Belve- First Baptist Church Clyde L. Riley Knotts Sunset Ory Gardens Ative Oklahoma Belvedere Belvedere Baptist Church Acacia Masonic E Cooper Dan River Mills Mary Sharp Cooper Tdere Attaway North Augusta Norary Will Whatunday Jends Posey North Angus

Williams service for Stephen Williams held in Aiken

Naval services were held for Stephen Williams of 312 Burgess Aiken on Tuesday at George ral Home Chapel with the W. James Rivers officiating. Burial followed at Aiken Memorial Park with pallbearers Mike Jones Clark Ricky Preacher Is Linder Kenneth Dewindy Crender.

Stephen Williams Burgess Aiken George Ral W. James Rivers Aiken Orial Park Mike Jones Clark Ricky Preacher Is Linder Kenneth Dewindy Crender

Death Notice: Minnie Lee Hill of Branch

Minnie Lee Hill 55 of Branch died Saturday at Greenwood hospital. Funeral services will be held by Walker McCormick Funeral. She was a Cedar Creek Baptist Church member. Survived by four daughters Rosalee Blair Lie Thompkins Geor Hill Annie Devine two sons James Hill Willie Hill three sisters Leoma Norman Corne Mor Chamberlain Plum Branch siblings Er Talbert Sr Tom Talbert Jo Talbert Plum Branch Jackson Port Augusta.

AM Branch Lie Minnie Lee) Hill Lum Greenwood Hospital Walker McCormick. E Cedar 1G Baptist Church Rosalee Blair Lie Thompkins Geor- Hill Washington, D.C Annie Devine North Aua James Hill Willie Hill Plum Ich A Chamberlain Cornelia Mor Leoma Norman Ormick Er Talbert Sr McCort Tom Talbert Jo Tal Plum Branch Jackson Ert Augusta

Aiken Standard Annual Information and Rates

The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes weekday afternoons excluding Saturdays and Sundays. Address is 124 Rutland Drive Ken, South Carolina, ZIP 801. Leased AP dispatches for car news and all other letters reserved for publication. Subscriptions listed per week, month, and year with carrier options.

Sturday Ken Standard Rutland Drive Ken S. C Aiken S.C Associated Press

Jessie Ross Dies After Illness in Augusta Hospital

Jessie Ross died Saturday in an Augusta hospital after an extended illness. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by Miller's Funeral Home of Aiken. A native of Edgefield County, he belonged to Springfield Baptist Church and the Bell Grove Society, survived by his widow Mrs. Mattie Bell Ross, one godson Charles Byrd of Aiken, two brothers Wilson and Samuel Ross of Edgefield, two sisters-in-law Mamie Lundy Graniteville and Elease Johnson New York, and one brother-in-law Lucius Lundy Graniteville.

Jessie Ross Augusta Miller Aiken Edgefield County Springfield Baptist Church Bell Grove Society Mattie Bell Ross Charles Byrd Wilson Ross Samuel Ross Edgefield Mamie Lundy Graniteville Elease Johnson N. Y Lucious Lundy Shiloh Heights

Mrs G L Dorn 89 Dies in Edgefield

Mrs George Luther Dorn 89 known as Sallie Timmerman Dorn died Saturday in a North Augusta nursing home. Funeral services are set for Monday 2 p.m. at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home with Rev J T Littlejohn officiating. Burial follows in Westview Cemetery Augusta. She was a Saluda County native and member of St Luke's United Methodist Church Augusta. Surviving is a stepdaughter Mrs James T Hamilton Edgefield. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Edgefield George Luther Sallie Timmerman) Dorn North Augusta Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home J. T. Littlejohn Westview Cemetery Augusta Saluda County St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Gusta James T. Hamilton

William T Baynham Langley dies at 62

William T. Baynham 62 of Langley died Saturday at his home. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the George Funeral Home Chapel in Aiken with Revs. Bryan M. Connor and Carl Hayes officiating. Burial at Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery in Trenton. Survived by four sisters, one brother. Nephews to be pallbearers.

Langley William T Bill) Baynham George Funeral Home Aiken Bryan M. Connor Carl Hayes Ebeneezer Baptist Church Trenton Baynham Marion Street Baptist Church J.W. Calk Harold Moseley George Moseley

Obituary: Mrs. Vellina Green of Edgefield County

Mrs Vellina Green 67 died Friday at an Edgefield County hospital while visiting sister Fannie Mae Gilchrist. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Blalock's Funeral Home in Edgefield. She was a Kansas City Missouri native.

Edgefield Vellina Green Edgefield County Blalock Kansas City Fannie Mae Gilchrist

William C Whatley obituary in South Carolina

William Charles Whatley 51 died Friday in a Charleston hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday at Fox Cemetery Carriageville S C with Rev Michael Jones officiating. Survived by mother Mae Veach Whatley Aiken two sons Jere Lee Whatley Texas Hal Fripp Whatley Walterboro and one sister.

Walterboro William Charles Whatley Charleston Fox Cemetery Carrageville S.C Michael Jones Mae Veach Whatley Aiken Jere Lee Whatley Texas Hal Fripp Whatley

Warrenville Man Killed By Train

Julius Frank Jowers a 47 year old resident of Warrenville died from injuries after a northbound train struck him about 1:30 a.m. Saturday. The incident occurred in Aiken County. He was a Church of God member and left a father stepmother sister brother and foster parents. Funeral services were held at Posey’s Funeral Home Chapel Graniteville with burial in Warrenville Cemetery.

Aiken County James Whitehurst Posey’s Funeral Home Chapel Graniteville C.C. Allbrooks Warrenville Church of God J. C. Jowers Augusta Joe \elch Atlanta Ralph H. Jowers Aiken Ela Rushton Louell Carter Frank Holley Eddie Koon Ray Clark Junior Hamlet Chester Keenan Jessie Cromer

Obituary Notice for Clois Chalker of Charlotte

The notice recalls Clois Chalker born in Selma Alabama, a graduate of Aiken High School and the University of South Carolina. He was an Episcopalian, a member of the Elks Club and the Association of Public Accountants.

Selma, Ala Aiken High School University of South Carolina The Elks Club Association of Public Accountants

Mrs Ruby Stamm Dies in Augusta Area. Rites Held North Augusta

Mrs Ruby S Stamm of 1922 Haynie Drive died Friday at a local hospital. Funeral services were Sunday at Poseys Funeral Home Chapel in North Augusta with Father Phillip Clark officiating. Burial followed in Graniteville Cemetery. Aiken County native, she lived in Augusta the last 18 months. Survived by daughter Hope Searing of Miami and brother Clifford Swearingen.

Ruby Swearingen Haynie Drive Posey’s Funeral Home North Augusta Phillip Clark Graniteville Aiken County Augusta Hope Searing Miami Fla Clifford Swearingen

Moseley Rites Held for Aiken Native

Louis R. Moseley Sr. 64 of 1131 Park Ave SE Aiken died Sunday in a New Orleans hospital. Services were at Levels Baptist Church with Rev Marshall Burnett officiating burial in the church cemetery. Survived by wife Ruth Bryant Moseley two children Donnell Stewart and Lovie Moseley Jr sister Addie Bell Hall brother Platt Moseley. Friends may call at George Funeral Home.

Louis R. Moseley Sr Park Ave. SE Aiken New Orleans Ruth Bryant Moseley Donnell M. Stewart Lovie R. Moseley, Jr Miami Addie Bell Hall Platt Moseley The George Funeral Home

Death of Mrs. Mau Die Graves Baggett in Greenville

Mrs H W Baggett 67 widow of Hirman Children Baggett died Thursday in a Greenville hospital. Burial in St Stephen Episcopal churchyard. Survived by sister Mrs Burwell Jones and brother J Henry Graves both of Greenville.

Greenville Maudie Graves Baggett Hirman Children Baggett St. Stephen Episcopal Churchyard Burwell Jones J. Henry Graves

Desmond Named Deputy for District One in Knights of Columbus

State Council leader Thomas L. Rhodes chose William J. Desmond of Aiken as district deputy replacing Rodger O. Weller. Desmond, 29, from Fall River Mass., is a security rep for the U S Atomic Energy Commission in Aiken and holds degrees from Holy Cross and Florida State.

Thomas L. Rhodes South Carolina Rodger Knight of Columbus Rhodes William J. Desmond Ignatuus A. Reynolds Aiken Desmond Fall River Mass United States Atomic Energy Commission Holy Cross College Worcester Florida State University Sheila Christine Amy Karen Billy Columbus State Council

Aiken High School Builds Green Hornet Wagon

Aiken High School unveiled its Green Hornet station wagon, created by six students and local businesses in five weeks for football halftime shows. Whittle Brothers donated the car. students Robert Busbee David Christensen Mike Jordan Ray Beck and Don Shelley led the project with help from Fox Wrecking Co G&R Electric Franzblau's Hardware Johnson's Auto Parts P&H Auto and the Aiken Fire Department. Gwen Berry painted the hood emblem and the roof was altered with a railing and school colors green and gold.

Aiken High School Whittle Brothers Robert Busbee David Christensen Mike Jordan Ray Beck Don Shelley Gwen Berry Fox Wrecking Co G&r Electric Franzblau's Hardware Johnson's Auto Parts P&h Auto Aiken Fire Department

Belvedere Council Meeting Tonight

The Belvedere Community Council will convene at 7 30 p m in the First State National Bank of Belvedere. The public is invited to attend.

Belvedere First State National Bank of

Community Club Meetings and Venue Schedule

The Community Calendar lists Sertoma Club at Commercial Hotel at 6 30 p.m Lions Club at 7 p m at Lions Hut Tomorrow the Board of Realtors at Holiday Inn 1 p m The Aiken Council of Social Agencies and Community Service Leaders meet Tuesday at 2 p m at Aiken Technical School Auditorium Center Fire Department at 7 p m at the station and Jaycees at 7 30 p m at Jaycee Hut.

Sertoma Club Commercial Lions Club Board of Realtors Holiday Inn Aiken Council of Social Agencies Aiken Technical School Center Fire Department Jaycees Jaycee Hut

New Ellenton Church Plans Music Program

Foreman Memorial Baptist Church will stage a musical portraying the life of Christ on Wednesday at 7 15 p m. Players include Zane Nelson Bobby Taylor Dennis Adams and Gary Hanna. The public is invited to attend. The church sits at Smith and Pine Street.

New Ellenton Christ Foreman Memorial Baptist Church Zane Nelson Bobby Taylor Dennis Adams Gary Hanna Smith and Pine Street

Food stolen near Rainbow Falls totals 350 dollars

A break in at Woodrow Williams shop near Rainbow Falls led to theft of groceries valued at 350 dollars including cigarettes, cigars, toiletries, beer, and other items. Also stolen were a .38 pistol and other personal property from Belvedere residents. Aiken police report several arrests and a grease fire caused minor damage in nearby homes.

Rainbow Falls Woodrow Williams E.H. Boyd Dan Bowe Sheriff's Department

Prime Rate Up Again To 9 Percent In Historic Move

First National Bank of Chicago raised its prime rate to 9 percent effective Tuesday, the highest in history. Analysts expect other banks to follow as money remains tight and the rate could reach 10 percent or more before easing. The move signals higher lending costs for large, creditworthy borrowers and reflects a tightening money supply.

New York First National Bank of Chicago Chicago Bank

Advisement Workshop Set For Education Students

The Aiken Campus of the University of South Carolina will host an advisement workshop for Education graduate students tomorrow from 4 to 6 p.m. in Room 115. The event will be broadcast by the Columbia ETV station with talkback facilities. Advisors from area graduate education disciplines will also hold individual conferences on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. on the Aiken Campus.

Aiken University of South Carolina Columbia

Orientation Tomorrow at Schofield Campus

Freshman orientation is set for Tuesday at Schofield Campus Aiken High from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Student Council members will answer questions and lead tours. Drinks will be served. Rising ninth graders and parents are invited. Freshman schedules available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guidance staff will discuss changes to schedules and assist groups.

Schofield Aiken High

Silent Majority nears 5000 sterilization petition goal

The Silent Majority led by W. R. Bland in New Ellenton has collected 4,300 signatures backing Dr. Clovis H. Pierce policy to sterilize welfare mothers with three children. A Sept. 1 deadline looms for petitions. more action and funding are expected in coming weeks.

Clovis H. Pierce New Ellenton W. R. Bland Bland

Black Caucus Opposes Remap Proposal in South Carolina

The Black Democratic Caucus of South Carolina adopts a resolution opposing a study committee reapportionment plan for the State House. They say the plan would dilute Black voting strength and violate one man one vote, splitting urban and rural counties into districts of up to five members.

Myrtle Beach Black Democratic Caucus of South Carolina Legislative Study Committee House of Representatives U.S. Supreme Court

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Newton Cooper Svedere — Wylie Newooper Oakdale Dr Hos Ven L. Williams Charlie Hill G.L. Dorn William T. Baynham Mrs William C. Whatley Julius Frank Jowers Wattle Street Ruby S. Stamm Louis R. Moseley Levels Baptist Church Marshal Burnett Church Graniteville Manufacturing Co Moseley H.W. Baggett Wat National Wleashem Service Swertley Howers Florida Northwest Southest Dakotas Upper East Coast NAVY Rick Hawkins K of C AHS Belvedere Council Day Owens Monterey St Dorothy Maxwell Edisto Dr Lee Andrew Forrest Chesterfield Street Willie James Hicks Fairfield St Richland Avenue Hicks Aiken County Hospital Laurie Price Hampton Ave Hampton DIAL Black Caucus le Mowe Batty
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