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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1972

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals Warrenville Willie Smiley Stevens

Willie Smiley Stevens died Monday in an Augusta hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Miller's Funeral Home in Aiken. A native of Edgefield County, he was a member of St. John Baptist Church in Langley and survived by his widow Vantell Stevens of Warrenville, a son Willie Smiley Stevens Jr. of Hempstead, two daughters Earline Sparks of Germany and Carolyn Stevens of Warrenville, two brothers Pressley and Richard Stevens of Washington, D.C., six sisters Grace Hyland of Hempstead, Clara Barton of Baltimore, Mary Hinnant, Velma Abney, Ethel Harris, Ruth Stevens of Washington, D.C., and sisters Pearl Harrison of Savannah and Susie Bonds of Charleston.

Warrenville Willie Smiley Stevens Augusta Miller Aiken Edgefield County St. John Baptist Church Langley Vantell Stevens Hempstead N.Y Earline Sparks Germany Carolyn Stevens Pressley Stevens Richard Stevens Washington , D.C Grace Hyland Clara Barton Baltimore

Mrs James Scholtz Dies in North Augusta

Mrs James Scholtz of 728 Buena Vista Ave North Augusta died Monday morning in a local hospital. Dent's Undertaking Establishment will announce arrangements. She was a member of Old Storm Branch Baptist Church. Surviving: widower two sons William G Dent James Bernard Shoultz four daughters Geraldine Williams Bernice Young Rutheria Shoultz Barbara Ann Shoultz mother Mrs Cora Shoultz two brothers Joseph Shoultz Fred Shoultz Bath two sisters Loriie Winters North Augusta Lula Ramsey Bath and grandmother Mrs Maggie Davis.

James Mahalia) Schoultz Buena Vista Ave North Augusta Dent Old Storm Branch Baptist Church William G. Dent James Bernard Shoultz Geraldine Williams Bernice Young Rutheria Shoultz Barbara Ann Shoultz Cora

Baxley Dies in Columbia Hospital at 61

Tobey J Baxley 61 died yesterday in a Columbia hospital. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 4 p.m. at Mt Lebanon Christian Church with burial in the church cemetery. A Barnwell County native and World War II veteran, he is survived by brothers Edward Baxley and Rudolphus Baxley of Barnwell.

Barnwell

Aiken Standard Advertises Rates and Publication Info

The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes afternoons except weekends from 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29801. It notes AP dispatch rights and republication limits while listing subscription rates per carrier and by mail for various periods.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken S.C Associated Press

Ray C Maddox McCormick obituary notice

Ray Clarence Maddox 57 of McCormick died Monday at his residence. Survived by widow Evelyn Walker Maddox three daughters Barbara Langley Carolyn McDonald and Rachel Maddox one son Curtis H Maddox five sisters and two brothers Funeral arrangements by Strom Funeral Home McCormick Memorials to Republican Methodist Church and American Legion per notice

McCormick - Ray Clarence Maddox McCormick Strom Funeral Home Lincoln County Republican Methodist Church McCormick County Selective Service Board American Legion Evelyn Walker Maddox Barbara M. Langley Carolyn M. McDonald Columbia Rachel Maddox Atlanta Curtis H. Maddox Greenville Kathryn Henderson Lincolnton Ruth M. Elvington North Augusta Reba B Fletcher Augusta Elva Cordell Jane Gable Barnwell Clinton B. Maddox Jesse C. Maddox

Safety Board urges six measures after Ventura crash

The National Transportation Safety Board proposed six safety steps after a multi vehicle crash near Ventura California on August 18 1971 killed eight and injured 11. They called for better truck brakes secure auto doors new fuel tank standards improved no spark electrical circuits and legal action against motorists who stop on highways to change a flat tire.

Washington National Transportation Safety Board California Ventura Calif

Man 23 Charged In Girl Death In Fort Lauderdale

A 23-year-old Key West man is charged with murder in the death of a 15-year-old runaway from North Carolina. The girl was en route to Raiford State Prison to visit her father, who is serving 30 years for killing her mother.

Fort Lauderdale Fla North Carolina Raiford State Prison McMillan Congress John Jenrette North Myrtle Beach William R. Craig Hartsville

Belvedere action group weighs sub station and police needs

Belvedere residents discuss funding for a potential sub station asking how many personnel would be needed and whether protection would be adequate. Suggestions include Palmetto Security Services as an alternative and possibly a constable option, with sewerage water and garbage service raised as other concerns. The group plans charter steps and a second meeting in 3 to 4 weeks with the bank offering meeting space and mailing costs.

Floyd Belvedere William Patterson C.M. Story Palmetto Security Services Osteen Trapp

Judge Won’t Delay Trial of Juan Corona Mass Murder Case

Fairfield California AP reports a judge declined to delay the September 5 opening of the mass murder trial for Juan Corona. The decision sets the timeline as prosecutors prepare to present evidence and witnesses in the high profile case.

Fairfield Calif Juan Corona

Voters Turnout Mixed Across County Primaries

In several precincts Democratic voters led the turnout with 25 to 35 ballots cast by midmorning while Republicans lagged. Officials note certificates will stamp election dates to curb crossover voting and tabulators will total results after polls close at 7 p.m. Candidates for State Senate and U S Senate races appear on the Democratic ticket along with county commission and House hopefuls.

Democratic Party U.S. Justice Dept Harte Gloverville Grant Langley Aiken A.m. Aiken Millbrook Aiken County Aiken Municipal House Marshall Cain Zack Fulmer Cecil Collins John D. Lowery Gaines Washburn Bill Gingrey Harold V. Graybeal Zeigler S.C. House Jervis Arthur W.E. Derrick Marion McGowan Irene Rudnick Larry Sauls E.H. Arbaugh E.A. Bridges G.C. Garvin Constance Myers J.Z. Addie Wyman Busch Paul Weston Lucas Ray Larry Kelly

South Carolina election preview shapes races and runoffs

Culbertson closes campaign with a Columbia news conference and signals Greenville stops. Incumbent Democrats John L. McMillan Mendel Davis face primary questions while challengers Jenrette Craig and Dukes Frazier push for gains. Voter interest centers on local offices as 170 seats across the General Assembly await November votes and historic black candidates seek House and Senate seats.

House Senate

Reciprocal Concert Accord Resumes At Aiken and Augusta

The reciprocal attendance privilege between Aiken and Augusta community concerts is revived enabling a single series ticket plus small fees to cover both venues. Fall memberships reopen in Aiken with details for two residents and the schedule lists Operetta Tonight, Oct. 28, and more through April.

Aiken Augusta Aiken Community Concert Association D.K. Miller Wildwood Dr A.S. Mowry Whitney Drive North Carolina Little Symphony Ballet Brio Longstreth Escola Boris Goldovsky Opera Theater Rigoletto Alberto Reyes

McGovern and Nixon Clash Over Campaign Finance

GAO flags apparent violations by the GOP of the Federal Election Campaign Act after a $25 000 contribution linked to a bugging scandal. Atty Gen Kleindienst vows an extensive probe, while party leaders spar over campaign rhetoric and fundraiser transparency. Maurice Stans pushes for disclosure of all sources.

Maurice Stans Nixon GAO GOP Democratic National Atty Richard G. Kleindienst Washington Post Justice Department Kennedy Jean Westwood New York John V. Lindsay McGovern

Paramed To Negotiate Barnwell Pact

The Aiken County Ambulance Commission agreed to negotiate with Barnwell County to use Aiken's communications system for an annual fee. A later fee amount will be set. The panel also discussed football season policy and a roster plan to station ambulances closer to stadiums on game nights.

Aiken County Ambulance Commission Paramed Barnwell County Aiken County Granville DeWitt DeWitt

Conviction Upheld for Prison Letter Smuggling

In Harrisburg a federal judge upheld the convictions of Rev. Philip Berrigan and Sister Elizabeth McAlister for smuggling letters into and out of a prison.

Harrisburg, Pa Philip Berrigan Elizabeth McAlister

Boatwright Fund Reaches 266 For Aiken Family

Lynn Pollard, fundraiser chair, reports the Boatwright Family Fund has $266 raised for the family of David Boatwright. Hospital bills exceed $3,000 with ongoing care including a $45 daily room and ICU charges, as the family copes with a fatal accident that killed their four year old daughter on the Aiken by pass.

Lynn Pollard David Boatwright Boatwright South Aiken Banker's Trust David University Hospital Aiken

Aiken Groups Schedule Evening Meetings and Auditions

Tomorrow the Aiken Choral Society holds auditions at 7 29 p m in the First Baptist Church choir room The League of Women Voters meets at 8 p m in the Bankers Trust Civic Room The Aiken Chess Club gathers at 7 30 p m at the Pet Dairy Building.

Aiken Choral Society First Baptist League of Women Voters Bankers Trust Aiken Chess Club Pet Dairy

Aiken City Manager cites apathy hindering growth

City Manager Roland Windham told the Aiken Rotary Club that apathy holds back the community from becoming one of the nation’s best. He praised the City Council, warned of urban problems, and urged local support for a bond issue and a transportation study due by July 1973.

Roland Windham Aiken Windham State Highway Department U.S. House Senate

Also Mentioned on This Page

Willie S. Stevens Pearl Harrison Savannah Susie Bonds Charleston James Scholtz Tobey J. Baxley Ray C. Maddox Safety Board Man William G. Smith A.C. Haskell Roger Goddard Pickens Redd C.M. Storey James Floyd Mike Osteen Gilford Trapp Judy Rich National Weather Service NOAA US Dept of Commerce Rockies Texas Oklahoma Georgia Florida Culbertson John L. McMillan Mendel J. Davis Milton Dukes Benjamin Frazier Charleston County Herbert Fielding James L. Felder Leevy Johnson James Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Los Angeles John G. Schmitz Rcalif American Party Manhattan White House Robert Dole Republican National Committee Fair Campaign Practices Committee Adolf Hitler Boatwright Fund Horse Creek
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