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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1970

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals In Stiefeltown And Aiken Area

Funeral services for William Marshal Lyle Jr. of Stiefeltown were set for 4:30 p.m. at Posey’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Mason officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Memory Gardens in Langley. Lyle, a Charleston native, lived in Aiken County, worked for Kimberly Clark, and belonged to the American Motorcycle Association and a Baptist church. Survivors include his parents and a sister. A separate notice notes Frank B. McCoy of Aiken, a Washington Pa native, longtime deacon and USPS retiree, received a Weather Bureau service award presented by Sen. Strom Thurmond. McCoy held multiple Masonic and fraternal memberships and resided with his daughter in Aiken. Friends may visit at 1020 Holly St. or George Funeral Home.

Stiefeltown William Marshal Lyle Jr Posey’s Funeral Home Chapel Graniteville Charles Mason Sunset Memory Gardens Langley Charleston Aiken County Kimberly Clark Corp American Motocycle Association Baptist Church William Marshal Ernest Whittle Donnie Johnston Marion Veal Malcom Barton Jimmie Manus Chuck Mason Frank B. McCoy Aiken William Clarke Washington McCoy Clarke Christiana McCoy First Baptist Church US Postal Service Len Strom Thurmond US Weather Bureau Aiken Lodge Afm Aiken Commandery Knights Templar Kadoshlavah RAM Aiken Council R&s M Holly St George Funeral Home

Duffie Funeral Services Held at Vaucluse United Methodist

Funeral services for Mrs. William Edwin Duffie of 105 Lott Street Vaucluse were held at 2 30 p m at Vaucluse United Methodist Church with Revs Paul Rogers and J L Steele officiating Burial followed in Vaucluse Cemetery She was a Georgia native and longtime member of the church Survivors include her husband William Edwin Duffie and two sons Carlisle and Roy Duffie both of Aiken Pallbearers were Jack Gennery Edward Baughman J L Jordan George Roberts Lester Turner and W E Cato

Vaucluse William Edwin Duffie Lott St Vaucluse United Methodist Church Paul Rogers J L. Steele Vaucluse Cemetery Georgia Aiken County

Frank B. McCoy Dies At Residence

Frank Brown McCoy, 88, of 1028 Holly Lane, Aiken died at home this morning. Graveside services will be held at Bethany Cemetery tomorrow at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Robert L. Cate officiating. Survived by widow Mabel Kimball McCoy, daughter Mrs. William A. Beasley of Aiken, and two sons FG. McCoy of Charleston.

Frank Brown McCoy Holly Lane Aiken Bethany Cemetery Robert L. Cate Mabel Kimball McCoy William A. Beasley FG. McCoy Charleston

Aiken Standard Publication Details

Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes afternoons except Saturdays and Sundays from 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29801. It carries AP dispatches and UPI affiliation with rights and correction policy noted.

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

Stock Listing Quotation Notes From NASD

Inter dealer quotes at noon today reflect representative prices. Markets fluctuate through the day and exclude retail markups markdowns and commissions. Figures supplied by Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith.

Merrill - Lynch - Pierce - Fenner and Smith

Nixon's World Message Praised for Negotiation Emphasis

Washington AP Nixon's first State of the World message drew praise from Senate leaders for stressing negotiation and shared responsibility in foreign affairs. Senators praised the Nixon Doctrine but warned specifics are needed. hearings may be held later on foreign policy issues.

Washington Nixon Senate George D. Aiken Vermont Mike Mansfield Congress J. W. Fulbright D-Ark Senate Foreign Relations Committee Mansfield United States America

Church charges US troops in Laos lack treaty or authority

Sen Frank Church says American forces operate in Laos without a treaty or congressional authorization. He cites reports of intensified U S actions and warns there is no legal basis for combat roles, noting a paradoxical war with a prohibition against such engagement.

Laos Washington Frank Church Church U.S Thailand

Highway 421 widening contract let for 4.5 mile segment

The South Carolina Highway Commission awarded Knox Rivers Construction of Thompson Georgia the low bid of 721570 for grading drainage asphaltic concrete surfacing and concrete curb gutter and sidewalk work on a 4.5 mile stretch of Highway 421 from the Southern Railroad crossing west to Langley. A 60 foot right of way was acquired to widen the road to four lanes serving Stieffeltown Warrenville Gloverville and Langley.

Horse Creek Valley S. C. State Highway Commission Knox Rivers Construction Co Thompson Southern Railroad Langley Stieffeltown Warrenville Gloverville Burnettown Bath Clearwater

Goldwater Calls for Voting Rights Overhaul Across States

Barry Goldwater urged Congress to remove state residency rules and absentee voting barriers he says disenfranchise millions in presidential elections. The 1964 GOP candidate testified to a Senate rights subcommittee, arguing every able-bodied citizen should vote regardless of residence or length of time in a state.

Washington Barry Goldwater Congress Arizona Republican Senate Constitutional Rights Subcommittee Goldwater

Aiken High PTA Plans 70 71 Desegregation Scheme

The Aiken High School PTA meets at 7 30 p m to review desegregation plans for 1970 71. Members of the Aiken Attendance Area 1 Advisory Council will describe operating Aiken High and Schofield High as a single unit for the coming school year.

Aiken High School PTA Aiken

Lawmaker Pushes Mandatory Prison Terms For Armed Robbery

Rep George H Grant of Aiken proposes stiff prison sentences for armed robbery with mandatory terms. First offenses face 10 years, second offenses at least 15 years, and third or subsequent offenses at least 20 years. No pardons parole or probation for later offenses.

Grant

Search attempts renewed for lost Scout in Smokies

Geoffrey Hague, 16, of Morristown Tennessee, vanished February 8 during a hike on the Appalachian Trail with four companions. Investigators found clothing and camping gear less than two miles from Hague’s disappearance indicating renewed search activity after eight days with no trace.

Gatlinburg, Tenn Geoffrey Hague Wilds The Smoky Mountains Morristown Tenn Hague Great Smoky Mountains National Park Geoff

Top Dollar Store to Open in March

A Top Dollar Store, part of a Southeast chain with 175 stores in seven states, plans a mid March opening at the Laurens Street and Richland Avenue corner. The Aiken manager is Elizabeth Eulenfeld. about 10 staff will be hired. The 3000 square foot renovated building will stock clothing, housewares, gifts, and health items.

Top Dollar Laurens Street Richland Avenue South Carolina Columbia Greenwood Laurens Gaffney Anderson Newberry Camden Sumter Union York Orangeburg Home Jasper Ala Elizabeth Eulenfeld Aiken

Dogs trace missing scout by scent to Hague belongings

Park authorities report two German shepherd dogs trained to scent humans located Hague’s belongings. Found items include a dark gray sweater, trousers, socks, a black glove, sleeping bag, cooking gear, food, and a toothbrush.

Hague

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