Deaths and Funerals in Saluda and surrounding areas
Multiple obituaries reported from Saluda Prosperity Batesburg Edgefield and Fairfax noting Ola Force Riley 75 of Route 5 died in Prosperity with funeral at Bethany United Methodist Church and burial in church cemetery. Eddie Williams 52 of Lexington County died in a Lexington nursing home with arrangements by Amos and Sons Funeral Home. James Floyd Coleman 59 of Edgefield died in Augusta Hospital with service at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home. Willie Ware of Route 2 Wagener World War I veteran. Willie D Williams 86 of Route 2 Fairfax died in Allendale County hospital with service at Smith Memorial Funeral Home. and other relatives including Mrs. Odell Boatwright Coleman Mrs. Hattie Lou Harter Williams and Ruth W Key.
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Saluda
Jesse S
Lena Dawkins
Lou Frances Crouch
Sue Mills
Shelby Seibert
Prosperity
Jesse C. Riley
J. A. Riley
Kelly W. Riley
DeWitt Riley
Batesburg
Edd B. Riley
Lexington
Mary Lou Long
Pearl Riley
George Force
Newberry
Hayward
Eddie Williams
S. C
Amos and Sons Funeral Home
Williams
Lexington County
Twin City
Glenn Williams
Gene Williams
Josie B. Wigfall
Earline Williams
Pearl Rowe
Ozie Williams
Callie Williams
Marion Curtis Williams
Leesville
J. C. Williams
Johnny Williams
Camden
Mikeilliams
Greg Johnson
Semmie Gortman
Frankie Johnson
Larry Johnson
Edgefield
James Floyd
Odell Boatwright
Salley - Willie Ware
Route 2
Columbia
Robinson Funeral Home
Wagener
Aiken County
Fairfax
Willie D
Hattie Lou Harter) Williams
Allendale
Smith Memorial Funeral Home
Donnie Delk
John C. Wise
Harter Family
Sycamore
Bamberg County
Bethel Baptist Church
Isaac B. Carter
Hugh D. Williams
Ruth W. Key
Aiken
Aiken Standard History and Publication Details
The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes every afternoon except Saturdays and Sundays from 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29801. It notes AP dispatches exclusive rights and reserves republication rights with policy on corrections and advance payments limits to five weeks.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
Associated Press
Windsor Fire Dept Plans Barbeque and Turkey Shoot
Windsor Volunteer Fire Department opens a fundraiser with a barbeque at 11 a.m. and a turkey shoot at 1 p.m. Proceeds support department equipment and operating expenses. Barbeque plates cost $2 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Fire Department
Senior Men's Club names McCrosson Man of the Year
Frank J. McCrosson is honored as Man of the Year by the Senior Men's Club of Aiken. He credits retirement with civic service and thanks members for the recognition while highlighting his work with Helping Hands Knights of Columbus and United Way activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin Smithwick
Frank J. McCrosson
McCrosson
Aiken
Ann
Hugh E. Sires
Helping Hands
Knights of Columbus
United Way
South Carolina
New Jersey
City fights self represented plaintiff in voting rights suit
Allen appeals in U S District Court against the city claiming class action status while the city argues he represents only himself. He also seeks restoration of voting rights for felons. Allen was convicted of three forgery counts in 1970 and paroled in 1977. Judge Hemphill has the voting case under advisement with no action since March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
U.S. District Court
Cleo Allen
Henry Summerall Jr
Columbia
U.S
Robert W. Hemphill
Salvation Army seeks Christmas aid for family in need
The Salvation Army reports an application for a woman and her six children for Christmas assistance has been pulled for additional home information. Donations to the Salvation Army in Aiken South Carolina 29801 will help this family and others have a happier holiday season.
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Salvation Army
P.O
Aiken
S.C
Carter advisers eye expanded clemency for draft violators
President elect Carter's aides have nearly agreed on a plan that could extend mercy to up to 250,000 Vietnam era servicemen with tarnished records. They consider including deserters and veterans with less-than-honorable discharges. David Berg said a formal recommendation and pardon plan is under construction for Carter and potential executive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carter
David H. Berg
Houston
Flu Shots To Be Offered At Aiken TEC
Swine flu vaccines will be available in the lobby of the Aiken Technical Education Center tomorrow from noon to 3 p.m. People may come to receive a shot during those hours.
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Aiken Technical Education Center
TEC
Reactions Split Over West Point Reform Proposals
Washington reports reactions to sweeping reforms tied to the West Point cheating scandal. Cadets and supporters voice concern about readmission timelines while others urge forgiveness and full implementation of recommendations. Capt Daniel Sharphorn defends the accused cadets amid the debate.
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Washington
West Points
Capitol Hill
U.S. Military Academy
Daniel Sharphorn
Army
Martin R. Hoffmann
Bake Sale To Benefit Baby Allen Fund In New Ellenton
The New Ellenton Fire Department hosts bake sales Friday and Saturday to raise money for the Baby Allen Fund aiding Willie Allen’s premature baby girl. Sales start at 10 a.m. at Piggly Wiggly and Brink's Market until items sell. Cash donations are accepted to cover rising hospital bills.
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New Ellenton
Baby Allen
Brink's Market
Johnny Morris
Willie Allen
Allen
Morris
P.O. Box
S.C
Springfield Church Plans Revival
A gospel singing and revival will be held at the Springfield Church of God starting at 2 p.m. Sunday. Pastor Rev. Leonard E. Widener invites the public to attend.
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Springfield
Estates and deeds fill Aiken County court records
A long list details estates of Howard G Hook Lallah Wyman Albert M George and others with executors and guardians. Marriage licenses for Jessie Edwin George III and Johnetta Colvard Timothy Lowe Graniteville and Cath erie Herron plus multiple property transfers and subdivision deeds across Aiken County including New Ellenton North Augusta Belvedere Grovetown and Augusta with values from $1 to $33,750 and parcels near Clearwater Lakewood and Granville Plantation Estates.
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Aiken County Courthouse
Howard G Hook
Dorothy Hook
Marshal Cain
Lallah Wyman
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Albert M George
Gasper L. Toole
Jessie Edwin George Ill Aiken
Johnetta Lee Colvard
Aiken
Timothy Olin Lowe
Graniteville
Catherie Marie Herron
Phillips
Dean Pitts
Grovetown
Betty Joiner Hadden
Augusta Ga
Bobby Franklin Lowman Jr
Belvedere
Laruura Lee Coleman
North Augusta Deeds
Aiken County Board of Education
Charles Patterson
Jeanette Patterson
Old Greendale
New Ellenton
Nancy H. Kuykendall
Roger M. Blankenship
Blanche J. Blankenship
Westwood Hills
W S May Sr
W S. May Jr
Walter Olin Chandler
Henry C Bowdoin Sr
Agnes C Bowdoin
Giddy Swamp
North Edisto River
Thomas E. Mixon
John H. Walker Jr
Laura J Walker
CC Camp Rd
Donald E. Frye
Jean W Frye
Emma L. Andrews
Gregory C Andrews
Lynnhurst Annex
North Augusta
Richard Diehl Jr
Barbara Diehl
Walker Realty Co. Inc
Lakewood Subdivision
Clearwater
Melodee Jean Still Savoy
David Lawrence Savoy
Mac Billington
Gladys M. Billington
Granville Plantation Estates
Jackson
Bert
Pilz
Kathleen Stilz
New Bridge Road
David Paul Lilly
Harry
Smiley
Gale R. Smiley
Dartmoor Woods
Dudley
Branham Stuck
Dudley S. Branham
Thomas E. Glover Sr
City of Aiken
Lamar Toole
Velta L. Toole
Raymond J Hosey
Sarah Alice Hosey
Chestnut Ave
Houndslake Corp
CA Rinehart Sr
Lynette J Rinehart
Houndslake
Steven B Solesbee
Pamela A. Solesbee
James Lee Thompson
Crestland Subdivision
Christa W Peters
Howard K Williamson
Robert C Ellison
Daniel M Samonsky
Hadden Builders Inc
Laurie Stephens McElmurray
EC Shu
Tim L. Brown
Carol Ruelene Brown
Pine Log Rd
Marvin Jones
Sara A Jones
Midland Valley Estates
Eloise W. Johnson
Frank E Wheichel
Donna J Wheichel
Bluff Ave
C. & G. Development Co. Inc
Art Patchin Builders, Inc
Thomas H Carswell
Crestland
James H. Goodman
Granville Plantation
Windsor
Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Ellen R Wyllie
Woodward
William F. Quinby
JB. Clark
J.T Rhodes
Little Horse Creek
Miriam A. Thornton
Betty A Majors
Ethel Bartley Jones
U.S. Highway 278
Registration Board Questioned by Aiken County Leaders
Aiken County Council debates whether the Board of Registration falls under county or state control as it seeks 5000 in extra funds. James Ellisor of the SC Election Commission says the board operates county by county and state supplements exist. County attorney will seek AG guidance before a final vote.
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Lin Smithwick
Aiken County
James B. Elli Sor
South Carolina Election Commission
Ellisor
Board of Registration Office
Cleve Edmunds
John H. Williams
Attorney General's Office
Ralph F. Cullinan
Redd's Branch Presents Christmas Play Herod Is Alive and Well
Redd's Branch Baptist Church stages a Christmas play Sunday at 7 p m titled Herod is Alive and Well written by Alberta Hlase and directed by Mrs O D Casey Refreshments will be served after the performance The public is invited to attend
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Redd’s Branch Baptist Church
Herod
Alberta Hlase
O. D. Casey
Two Juveniles Charged In School Fire
Two juveniles aged 13 and 14 face charges over a portable classroom fire at Paul Knox Junior High in North Augusta. They are charged with malicious burning of a building attempting to burn a building and house breaking. The fire destroyed the classroom and contents valued at about 10 000 dollars.
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Farmers & Merchants Bank Recreation
Albert George Agen
W J Desmond
Littles
Kermit Moore
Frank Wiland
Erik Ellington
Buick Cadillac Inc
Arne Fliflet
Robert McDaniel
Jim and
Lurline Fountain
Paul L. Springer
1A Hobbs John M Gaver
North Augusta
Paul Knox Junior High School
Public Safety
Walter E. Newman
Newman
Dick Young Day To Be Celebrated In Aiken Lions
The Aiken Lions Club plans Dick Young Day with bellringers at Kalmia Plaza Mitchell Shopping Center K Mart and downtown Aiken to raise funds for the Salvation Army Christmas Fund. Young died earlier this year and long served as Lions Bellringer Program chair and Salvation Army supporter. All proceeds go to the fund.
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Aiken
Young's
Young
Lions Club
Salvation Army
Lions
Kalmia Plaza
Mitchell Shopping Center
K-Mart
Community Calendar Highlights for Today
A line up of local events includes a vasectomy clinic at Midland Valley Shopping Center from 5 to 8 PM, meetings of the Newcomers Club Board and Aiken Chess Club, duplicate and recreation bridge sessions, AA meetings, museum hours, and social gatherings at the Senior Citizens Club Weeks Center Palmetto Federal North Augusta and Virginia Acres.
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Midland Valley
Newcomers Club
Aiken Chess Club
Virginia Acres
Senior Citizens
Linden St
Aiken County
Recreation Bridge
Senior Citizens Club
Senior Citizens Clubhouse
National Federation of the Blind
Weeks Center
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Jesse S. Riley
J. F. Coleman
East View Cemetery
Saluda County
James F. Coleman
John Stone
Ridge Spring
A.H. Herron
W.T. Boatwright
el Sobrante
Calif
Willie Ware
Willie Williams
Roland H. Windham
J. Carroll Busbee
H. Odell Weeks
James L. Hammond Jr
Lower Savannah
Roy F. Aiken
Christ
Santa Claus
John M. Tufft
Henry G. Colby
William A. McKee
Harold S. Sanders
John D. Bryan
Clyde Shute
Emmett G. Kauffman
Richard T. Eldred
Hugh E Sires
Jack N. Conover
Sires
McCross
Harry C Cooke
Flueries
Ss. National Weather Service
NOAA
U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Pacific Northwest
New England
Springfield Church
Redd’s Branch
State Law Enforcement Division
SLED
Aiken County Family Court
Dick Young
Spiritual Frontiers Fellowship
Palmetto Federal
First Act
Ala
Whiskey Road
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