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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1978

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals In Several South Carolina Towns

A multi locale obituary notice outlines services for Paul Ernest Shumpert 77 of Pelion who died in a Columbia nursing home after a long illness. Survived by a widow six daughters and five sons among others. Funeral at Pelion United Methodist Church burial Oaklawn Cemetery in Pelion. Graveside and memorial services are listed for Alberta Pledger Harris Dorothy Cornatzar Thompson Herbert Paul Glover Carrie Green and others with multiple funeral homes and churches named.

Pelion Paul Ernest Shumpert Columbia Lexington County Shumpert David Minnie Lowman Shumpert Pelion United Methodist Wake Ruth Shumpert Walter Paul Shumpert West Columbia Wagener Donald Shumpert Lexington Morris Gunter Patsy Hilyer Claude Gantt Nelson Hatcher Windsor Stanley Spears Taylors Leon Keen Raleigh N.C H. D. Shumpert Margie Barr Carline Bailey Lola Crim Pelion United Methodist Church Enoch Finklea Oaklawn Thompson Graniteville Alberta Pledger Harris Congregational Holiness Church of William Anderson Dennis Phillips Georgia Harris Graniteville Co Congregational Holiness Church Harold Cook Calvin Odom Marion Clark Leonard Wilson Audley Widener Woodrow Johnson Edward Harris Breezy Hill Road Augusta Dorothy Cornatzar Brooke S.) Thompson St. Paul's Episcopal Church Roderick L. Murray Larry C. Williams Westover Memorial Park St. John Towers Darrad L. Nowell Gilbert L. Klemann C. Norman Nicholson T. Richard Daniels Wallace M. Dorn III National Association For the Blind Platt Herbert Paul Glover Opelika Ala Donald Chapman Glover Graniteville Star Lodge 99 Afm Manuel Episcopal Church Ala Posey Chafee Capers Whilden 4Th St Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Telfair St William F. Simmons Whilden Florence United McCormick Argyra Quarles Wayland Britt Augusta Hospital McCormick City Cemetery C.B. Love William Bartow Frances Cheatham Quarles Mary F.F Williston Myrtis Glover Monroe) Bush Ebenezer Baptist Church Woodroe W. Doby F.E. Rouse Simon O'Neal J.J. Simmons Aaron A. Bush Alfred Holmes Bell Pond Baptist Church Lawrine Brown David Dordh Jr Seminus Owens Waynnie Weathersbee Herman Cutherbertson A.J. Grove Funeral Home Kingstree Floride Harper Miss Harper Edwin Sarah Davidson Harper Winthrop College Greenville Fanny Farmer T. Cuyler Harper Phoenix, Ariz R. Edwin Harper Tuscumbia Williamsburg Funeral Home Williamsburg Presbyterian Cemetery

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Tempers Flare Amid Old County Bond Dispute

Council member Kirby challenged fellow Ralph Cullinan and questioned the Scott case roots. He cited minutes showing Cullinan advised the commission not to involve itself in an election year matter. Chair Warner steered the discussion as the bond issue lingered with the bonding company disputing proof of loss and the attorney general’s office lacking recent contact. Kirby noted reports show a missing $2700 while the public references $45000.

Carrol H. Warner Kirby Scott Ralph F. Cullinan Cullinan Scott Case Attorney General's Office Council

Nationwide Forecast Warns of Snow and Rain Spread

Weather report notes snow flurries across the Dakotas to Oklahoma with rain on the central Pacific coast. Cold temperatures are forecast for most of the nation.

Dakotas Oklahoma Central Pacific Coast

North Augusta Council Clash Over Street Funds Allocation

North Augusta council members criticized state highway funds for street maintenance after approving 18 500 dollars for eight projects from 17 proposed. Mayor McKenney cites annual 60 000 share. council fears remaining 162 000 in 180 000 total may be lost. A vote to accept the offer prevailed after debate with plans to investigate full allocation and consider a joint meeting with county officials. Crime Prevention Week is adopted and Sunset Hill Cemetery fence repair funded.

North Augusta Thomas W. Greene Ellen S. Smith S.C. Department of Highways and Public Transportation Highway Department Henry R. McKenney Jr McKinney Greene Daniel B. Layman Layman County Council S.C. General Assembly

Aiken County Eyes Sheriff Car Reductions and Lease Shift

Aiken County Council may take up to 14 sheriff cars as an economy measure. Sheriff Grant opposes losing vehicles but may comply with council wishes, while councilman Ray calls the option still under discussion. The panel also considers buying cars instead of leasing from Satcher Motors, with bids required if leasing ends.

Aiken County Aiken Paul A. Grant Lucas Ray Grant Ray

Two Augusta men killed in Belvedere crash

Michael A. Bracken and Paul Theodore Stender died when their car veered into the northbound lane on U S 25 in Belvedere and struck a tractor-trailer. The impact tore the car apart. the truck driver was not seriously injured.

Belvedere Augusta U.S. 25 Highway Patrol Michael A. Bracken Davant St Paul Theodore Stender Wilkinson Circle

Voting Light In New Ellenton

Five New Ellenton residents won seats in the Democratic primary election held yesterday. Winners include Guy Bryson as water commissioner and R Earl Martin, H E Gene Whitman, Thomas H Wingo securing four year terms on the town council. Richard W Campbell won a two year council term. Only 348 of 1127 registered voters cast ballots. General election March 28 for mayor three four year seats one two year term and water commissioner.

New Ellenton Guy Bryson R. Earl Martin H. E (Gene) Whitman Thomas H. Wingo Richard W. Campbell

Robbery Suspects Apprehended After Windsor Incident

Sheriff Paul Grant said deputies seized three adults and a juvenile after an armed robbery at a Windsor residence tied to buyers who wanted a test drive. Suspects include John Rourk 26 Donald Herring 28 Mannley Hayes 30 and a juvenile. Thompson was robbed and left in a wooded area after a vehicle pursuit on highway 278.

Sheriff's Deputies Windsor Paul Grant Grant al Bennington D.W. New Sgt W.R. Weatherington John Thomas Rourk Donald Herring Leland N.C Mannley Thomas Hayes Cochocton Ohio David Thompson Thompson Thomas

DAV Service Unit To Aid Veterans In Aiken Visit

Disabled American Veterans brings free assistance to veterans widows and dependents in Aiken at Mitchell Shopping Center tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. National Service Officers help file federal and state benefit claims including disability pension education hospital medical and burial benefits and Social Security.

Aiken Mitchell Shopping Center Tom National Service Officers

Council approves various measures including a $21000 intra department transfer

The 12 member council passed a resolution for a $21000 intra department transfer with one reading. It also appointed Dr Z Szymowski to coordinate with the ambulance service and approved by laws for the Indigent Health Care Commission. Roads and salaries were discussed.

Sheriff's Department Z. Szymowski Aiken Community Hospital Aiken County Lucas Ray Wagener Warner Cullinan

Aiken Community Calendar Highlights Evening Events

Today features many local meetings and activities. Toastmasters at Heart of Aiken and church evangelists at Aiken Airport Church of God lead the evening, with a hospital board meeting and library film showings also on schedule.

Aiken Heart of Aiken Church of God Aiken Community Hospital Liberty Temple Clearwater Valley A. A St. John's United Methodist Church Indira Gandhi Aiken Public

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Paul E. Shumpert Alberta Harris Mrs Brooke Thompson Herbert P. Glover Carrie Green Nicholas Beech Island Chafee C. Whilden William L. Brakefield Stanton Drive N.W Posey's Funeral Home Charles D. Page George L. Balentine Pineview Memorial Gardens Brakefield Georgia Ave Mrs. Wayland Britt Mrs. Monroe Bush State Attorney General's Office National Weather Service NOAA US Dept of Commerce Mcclelland House Bradford H. Walker Adelaide McClelland N. A. Council Edgefield County George Bell Timmerman Johnston James Oscar Herrin Shedrick Wigfall Perry Griffin Herrin’s Herrin Melvin Lee West Edgefield D.A.V Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church Gloverville Kiwanis Club Ramada Inn Thoroughbred Hall of Fame Hopeland Gardens American Veterans Post Fermata Club Citizens Pine Log Road Odell Weeks Center Duplicate Bridge Senior Citizens Aiken Junior High National Audubon Society Richmond County Sears Sears, Roebuck and Mitchell Shopping 5.C
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