Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Aiken Standard in Aiken, South Carolina

We have 1,205,085 pages in South Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1975

Page

2

Be Wary Of Phone Scams And Home Safety

Sheriff Paul D. Grant warned residents to watch for phone calls that hang up and to use the buddy system when away from home. He urged strong door locks, neighbor watch, contacting authorities for suspicious cars, and cautioned about guns amid rising crime figures.

Paul D. Grant Sheriff's Department Grant Police Department 50 Plus Club FBI New York Los Angeles Washington Aiken County

Aiken Standard Publisher Notice

Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes daily except weekends. Leased AP dispatches. local news and other matters may be republished. No responsibility for ad omissions. corrections issued in next issue. Advances payable to Aiken Standard PBM. limit on prepaid weeks to five.

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

Homes Bought For Mentally Retarded Residents In Aiken

State Commissioner Dr. Charles Barnett announced the Mental Retardation Department has acquired two Aiken homes at 1010 Barnwell Street and 1111 Richland Street for April occupancy. Each hosts nine residents with 24 hour supervision and planned renovations before use.

Charles D. Barnett Department of Mental Retardation Aiken Barnwell St Richland St Aiken Area Columbia Charleston Greenville Greenwood Laurens Florence Orangeburg Walterboro

Community Calendar listings for North Augusta and surrounds

Tonight local clubs host meetings at S S Cafeteria North Augusta Recreation Center and South Aiken Pentecostal Holiness Church. Tomorrow features Social Security help Heart Coffee Food Stamp Issuance and club gatherings at various venues. Community groups include Optimist Kiwanis Pilot Women’s Club and Aiken County education board events.

Optimist Club of North Augusta S&s Augusta North Augusta Recreation Center Revival South Aiken Eagend Heart Riley Court OEO Wagener Crosland Park Senior Citizens Kiwanis Club Ramada Inn Planned Parenthood Aiken County Midland Valley Clearwater Senior Citizens Clubhouse Women’s Club of Belvedere North Augusta Country Club South Aikien Pentecostal Baptist Church

Two Charged In Aiken Home Break-In

Timothy Williams 19 of Rt. 3 Aiken and Benjamin Raiford 20 of Shilo Heights Aiken were charged with grand larceny and burglary in the Feb 5 break-in at Bobby Lee Thomas's residence. A tape player tapes and a clock radio were stolen and a tape player and clock radio were recovered by investigators.

Bobby Lee Thomas Box Aiken Manny Brooks Aiken County Brooks Sheriff's Department

F&M Bank Reports Record Year

F&M Bank earned a record 1974 year with net income up 20 percent to 750 301 while maintaining liquidity. President James D. McNair said earnings per share rose to 5.42, dividends up to 85 cents, and loans at year end 28 779 392 with deposits 46 301 430. Expansion includes Belvedere quarters and a North Aiken branch.

Farmers and Merchants Bank James D. McNair Aiken McNair Belvedere North Aiken

Bank promotes three senior vice presidents in Aiken area

Farmers and Merchants Bank announces the promotion of Wade M. Brodie Lewis W. Taylor Jr. and Charles F. Thomas to senior vice presidents. Brodie will oversee home office and three Aiken branches, Thomas remains Trust Officer and oversees advertising, Taylor remains Graniteville branch manager and coordinates area branches.

Farmers and Merchants Bank James D. McNair Wade M. Brodie Lewis W Jack) Taylor Jr Charles F. Thomas Brodie Perry Wagener High School Newberry College School of Banking of the South Aiken County Aiken Sylvia Martin Michael Thomas J. Cleve Thomas Aiken High School Spring Hill College Mobile Ala South Carolina Banking School USC Louisiana State Cannon Trust School University of North Caro Lina. Thomas Bank Owen, Thomas and McCreary Priscilla Carroll Spartanburg

County Planning Commission To Meet Tomorrow

The Aiken County Planning Commission will meet tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Banksia, the Aiken County Regional Library. Eric Thompson will present the federal Flood Insurance Program and Sidney Carter will brief on duties for the new board as part of the county master plan effort.

Aiken County

Cotton Growers to Meet Friday in Columbia

Clemson reports the State Cotton Meeting will review the plant or not to plant dilemma. The 10 a.m. session at the Carolina Cafe Restaurant State Fairgrounds will study the cost price squeeze impact and possible alternatives for the crop.

Clemson Columbia Carolina Care-Cell State Fairgrounds

Thank you note for James A Williams

In appreciation we express gratitude for the visits cards flowers prayers and other kindnesses shown during the illness and death of James A Williams. We remember each thoughtful expression with heartfelt thanks and gratitude.

James A. Williams

Also Mentioned on This Page

Georgia State Senate Department of Vocational Rehabilitation National Weather Service NOAA U.S. Dept. of Flyer F&m Bank Brodie, Taylor, Thomas Louisiana State University County Planning Commission Cotton Growers Valentine Dream Bankamericaro Edwards's Brock Deran Brad Happy Heart
Search Courier

Search the Aiken Standard Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Aiken Standard?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication