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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1969
Page
2
Weather almanac shows showers in the Pacific Northwest and snow over the Lakes and upper Northeast. Much of the nation remains cold with cool to mild conditions elsewhere and mostly clear to partly cloudy skies beyond the storm bands.
Graniteville Warrenville Vaucluse residents donated 197 pints of blood at a Red Cross Bloodmobile event, surpassing the 175 pint quota. Aik en County Red Cross chairman Joseph M. Thompson praised 246 volunteers and noted 42 first time donors. Coordinator Frank Harling and volunteers recruited by Mrs. Chester Cromwell and Mrs. Elric Pinckney assisted. Dr. Helen Deane and Dr. John C. Matthews volunteered as physicians.
The 1950s SC Highway Department warns Santa Claus that giving a mini bike to a child without a driver license risks legal violation. The rule requires licensed operators, insured vehicles, and a permit for learning on streets. Helmet gear and liability or uninsured motorist fees apply. Parents may allow private-property use not covered by law.
W W Cromer promoted to vice president of Bankers Trust of South Carolina. Kenneth Dew joins as vice president and marketing director. Cromer heads statewide Master Charge, native of South Carolina, Clemson alum. Dew arrived from Jackson Mississippi after 15 years with the state’s largest bank.
The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes daily except weekends from 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29801 with postal license and AP UPC rights. It notes advertising correction policy and subscription rates including carrier and mail pricing.
Belfast reports rising tensions as Protestant and Catholic extremists threaten fresh clashes after three months of peace. Ultra-right Unionists push for a militant stance, accusing the government of appeasement to Catholics while civil rights critics demand tougher action.
Funeral services for Ted M. Stone born in Bamberg County and long time Aiken resident will be held at 2 30 p.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church. The Rev M B Hudnall and the Rev J T Robinson will officiate. Burial follows at Bethany. Stone died after injuries from a motorcycle accident on November 29. He served in the Marine Corps and worked at Pyle National Co. Military honors will be given by a U S M C Reserve detachment in Augusta.
James R. Walker aged 5 died at his home Saturday. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 3 p.m. Hollow Creek Baptist Church with Rev. G. Lamar Morgan and Rev Charles T. Mason officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by widow Ruth Pennington Walker, three daughters Ellen Weatherford Bath, Pearl Wampsy New York, Inez Rutland Savannah. three sons James O. Walker Mardella Springs Md. sisters Minnie Walker Columbia and Margaret Miller Spartanburg. brothers G. H. Walker Savage Md and Marion Walker New York. A North Carolina native, longtime Aiken County resident. retired carpenter. Pallbearers: Kenneth Weatherford, Jimmie Walker, Jerry Walker, John Walker, Vestos Walker, Donnie Black. Honorary pallbearers: L. H. Whittle, C. B. Whittle, Dr. S. Gilmore Eaves, B. O. Johnson, Chris Lowe.
Nathaniel Stetson of the AEC Savannah River Office will attend Gov. Maddox’s Atlanta office as an agreement is signed transferring part of AEC regulatory responsibility. Wilfrid E. Johnson and Gov. Maddox will sign effective Dec. 15, covering licensing rule making and enforcement for radioisotopes uranium thorium and select fissionable materials with about 260 Georgia licenses.
The Senior Men's Club of Aiken will hold its annual Christmas dinner and party Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Commercial Hotel. Entertainment includes the Southern Charmers quartet and Capt. Thomas Cundiff of the Aiken Salvation Army with his miracle guitar.
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