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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1990
Page
4
Public Safety reports from 5 p.m. Aug. 24 to 5 p.m. Aug. 25 include threats by telephone, found items, a shooting assault, a stolen vehicle, two domestic incidents, vandalism, a drug arrest, a runaway, driving under the influence, an attempted robbery, and a breaking and entering.
Aiken County Sheriff Department records list multiple incidents from 5 p.m. Aug 24 to 5 p.m. Aug 25 including domestic violence threats larceny burglary grand larceny and breach of trust plus numerous arrests by the Aiken County Sheriff’s Department and state patrol for offenses such as assault and battery possession of marijuana open container driving under suspension DUI and fraudulent checks.
In Denton North Carolina a vote on legalizing beer and wine sales sparks a clash between tax revenue advocates and anti alcohol groups. Norman Henderson led a 212 signature petition to force a ballot while Tyler Warner fights the measure claiming petition flaws and deceptive tactics. The case highlights bootlegging concerns and local revenue hopes 20 miles south of Thomasville.
In Rocky Mount North Carolina two large banks Peoples Bank and Trust Co and Planters National Bank plan to merge this year and work with community leaders to convert boarded up South Washington Street into affordable housing shops and offices for small businesses. Bank leaders say the merger will strengthen reinvestment efforts and deepen ties with the city’s poor neighborhoods as federal law pushes lenders to invest in low and moderate income areas.
Death notices and funeral details for Mary Lee Frazier, Dewey Jefferson Lucas, Alice Knotts Whetstone, Harvey Allen Sprouse, Beaufort Howard Talbert, Ernest Wroten, Baynham family, and others. Services listed with church or funeral-home locations, burial sites, and possible memorials. Surviving relatives and addresses noted. some arrangements pending.
Washington street trend reaches North Carolina where Cisco, a 20 percent alcohol fortified drink in a 12 ounce bottle, risks mistaken identity with wine coolers. Officials warn that a single bottle can push blood alcohol past intoxication in small or light individuals and may cause poisoning in two bottles within an hour for very light drinkers. Producers defend its distinct purpose, while regulators press for packaging changes amid consumer complaints.
Conservation International’s RAP team, including four American biologists and three Bolivians, surveyed Bolivia for a month and found 403 bird species and 45 mammal species. Notable finds include the spiny tree rat, big-eared bat, and the short-eared dog, first observed feeding in the wild by Louise Emmons. The region rivals Manu National Park in biodiversity.
The funeral service for George Raynham aged 24 was held Monday at the Aiken Street Church with Rev. Carl Hayes, Louie Anderson and Ben Davis officiating. Burial followed at Surry Cemetery. Survivors include Mrs Ruby Sypham and Alvin Budd Raynham.
Obituaries and funeral notices announce the deaths of Harvey Allen Sprouse and Mr. Daxil with services planned at Jim Posey and Sons Funeral Home North Augusta. Survivors listed include families and addresses in North Augusta Evans and Augusta area. Funeral services set for Sunday August 26 at 4 00 pm with burial at Graniteville Cemetery Invermont.
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