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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1970

Page

2

Burial Services for Mrs Gussie Louise Stewart Benson

Funeral services were held at Langley Pentecostal Church for Mrs Gussie Louise Stewart Benson of Gloverville who died Monday. The Rev James Ellenberg, A L Hartgrave and Jack Dean officiated with burial at Town Creek Cemetery. She was a native of Aiken County and lifelong resident, member of Langley Pentecostal Church. Survived by three daughters Ella Dix of Clearwater Sallie Mae Lott of Gloverville and Betty Jean Carter of Augusta and three sons Charlie J Benson Burnettown S C George A Benson Gloverville and M S Sam Benson Greenwood. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Pallbearers included Charlie J Benson Jr S E Benson Jr Richard Dix Sammie Benson Charlie E Benson Andrew L Benson and Langley Pentecostal Church Men’s Bible Class members. Friends may call at Posey’s Funeral Home Langley until 2 p m today then at the church. Family will be at the residence.

Gloverville Gussie Louise Stewart Benson Langley Pentecostal Church James T. Ellenberg A. L. Hartgrave Jack Dean Town Creek Aiken County Hubert Ella) Dix Clearwater Sallie Mae Lott Betty Jean Carter Augusta Charlie J. Benson Burnettown S. C George A. Benson M S Sam) Benson Greenwood S. E. Benson Jr Richard Dix Sammie Benson Charlies E. Benson Andrew L. Benson Posey Langley

Eva Hooper Dies in Washington at 79

Mrs Eva Howell Hooper of Gloverville died Monday in Washington She was a native of Georgia and a member of Warrenville United Methodist Church Funeral services are set for 2 30 p m tomorrow at Warrenville United Methodist Church with Revs Thomas Miller and George Clary officiating Burial will follow in Warrenville Cemetery Survivors include a daughter Mrs Walter E Parker Langley and two sons Edward E Hooper New York City and Douglas H Hooper Washington Friends may call at the residence or Poseys Funeral Home Graniteville until one hour before services then at the church

Gloverville Eva Howell Hooper Washington Warrenville United Methodist Church Thomas Miller George Clary Warrenville Georgia Posey Graniteville

Youngblood Rites Set For Tomorrow

Mrs. Claire Gardner 80, of 322 Old Airport Road, will be buried at Mt Beulah Cemetery after funeral at Marion Street Baptist Church at 3 p m. The service will be officiated by Rev James E Baker assisted by Rev Clinton D Henderson. Born in Aiken County she lived much of her life in Aiken and Williston and was aunt to late U S Sen Thomas E Watson of Georgia. Survived by four daughters and three sons with homes in Aiken Columbia Delray Beach Charleston Mobile. Friends may call at her daughter’s home or at George Funeral Home.

Claire Gardner Youngblood Old Airport Road Georgia Marion Street Baptist Church David L Eunice) Daniel Chester F Myrtle) Starnes Aiken Robert D Florine) Carter Columbia R D Eloise) Munday E. Olin Youngblood Delray Beach Fla Sam E Youngblood

Aiken Standard Editorial Preparation Notice

Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes weekday afternoons except weekends. Leased wire AP dispatches exclusive reproduction rights and local news. Address 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29801.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken S. C Associated Press United Press International

Funeral for Mrs. Gussie Swygert Held in Graniteville

Funeral services for Mrs. Gussie Epting Swygert of Graniteville were conducted at 11 a.m. at Posey's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Davenport officiating. Burial followed in Graniteville Cemetery. Pallbearers included Otto Amick James Epting Harvey Addy Billy Crapps David Martin and Johnny Harris, all related to her son Guy Swygert.

Graniteville Gussie Epting Swygert Posey John Davenport Otto Amick James Epting Harvey Addy Billy Crapps David Martin Johnny Harris Guy Swygert Gentry St

Rites Set Sunday For J. L. Mathis

Johnny Lee Mathis 50 of Rt. 3 Aiken died Sunday at 4 p.m. Burial will be in Bethlehem Baptist Church cemetery near Edgefield with Rev. W. H. McCain officiating. Survivors include widow Ida Ramsey Mathis two daughters Dorothy Daniels Peggy Walker both of Aiken a son Donald Lee Daniels five sisters and five brothers. Funeral home arrangements by Jackson-Brooks.

Johnny Lee Mathis Aiken Bethlehem Baptist Church Edgefield W. H. McCain Ida Ramsey Mathis Dorothy Daniels Peggy Walker Donald Lee Daniels Mattie Black Nellie Weaver Rosa Lou Wilhei

Penalties for Narcotics Violations Outlined by Local Attorney

Henderson Johnson, the local attorney, cited penalties under the South Carolina Uniform Narcotic Drug Act at a St Angela Academy drug program. The outline covers penalties for narcotics offenses and minors, including possible prison terms, fines, and special provisions for minors, plus related liquor and cigarette rules.

South Carolina Henderson Johnson St. Angela Academy

Local doctors warn of drug use dangers to youth

Thigpen urges students to uphold old fashioned values as he links LSD and marijuana to mental illness and ongoing addiction risks. He cites psychological dependence and warns marijuana can lead to harder drugs while stressing personal responsibility and the need for family support to combat the drug problem.

Thigpen Johnson

South Carolina Funding Shifts For Higher Education

The University of South Carolina will receive 18.6 million, up 2.3 from last year but 3.5 below its request. Clemson is budgeted at 11.1 million, asked for 14.5 million, cut to 12.4 million. The Citadel sought 4 million, up 0.6, and will get 3.7 million. Medicaid payments rise from 3.8 to 4.8 million.

University of South Carolina Clemson University Citadel Military School

Stock Quotes and Forest Seed Prices Reported

NASD stock quotations near noon reflect inter dealer prices with no retail markup or commissions. Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith provides figures. In Walden Colorado the Forest Service buys about 3000 bushels of Lodgepole cone for 3 dollars per bushel for seed used to replant burned and cutover forests.

Merrill-Lynch-Pierce-Fenner and Smith Walden, Colo U.S. Forest Service Walden

Aiken Psychic Group to Hear Dr Gordon on Occult Anatomy

Dr R H Gordon an Augusta chiropractor will address the Aiken Psychic Research and Study Group tomorrow at 7 p m in the Civic Room of the Palmetto Federal Building. A past member of the New York Academy of Science and licensed in five states he will speak on The Occult Anatomy of Man.

R. H. Gordon Augusta Aiken At & P.m Palmetto Federal Building New York Academy of Science

Baptist Rally Set For World Missions Conference

Aiken Baptist Association churches sponsor a World Missions Conference February 15 to 22. Dr. Fred B. Moseley opens the rally at Memorial Baptist Church Saturday at 7 30 p.m. Missionaries from the Southern Baptist church will speak on world work in various regions. Twenty five missionaries will speak at meetings and arrangements are made for church and civic group programs during the week.

Aiken Baptist Association Aiken Fred B. Moseley Home Mission Board The Southern Baptist Church Memorial Baptist Church Southern Baptist Mission Nigeria

Clio Bank Robbery Sees 85000 Missing In Marlboro County

The FBI reports about $5,000 taken from First Citizens Bank & Trust Co in Clio before noon on Wednesday. A shotgun wielding bandit described as an Indian about 40 fled in an old sedan with a female companion. no customers were present at the time.

CLIO FBI First Citizens Bank & Trust Co Marlboro County

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