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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1973

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals for Annie Lou Eubanks Mack

North Augusta funeral services were held for Annie Lou Eubanks Mack at Posey's Funeral Home with Rev. Robert C. Faulkner officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers included Guy Hancock, Gene Daniels, Jules Weeks, Belton Weeks, Ed Weigler, and William L. Dozierette. Additional pallbearers were Billy Joe Fogle, Ray Martin, L. C. Wingard, Jack Poole, Milford Hartley, and Ray Shumpert. Baughman Funeral Home, Wagener, handled arrangements.

North Augusta Annie Lou Eubanks Mack Lucerne Ave Posey Robert C. Faulkner Sunset Hill Cemetery Guy Hancock Gene Daniels Jules Weeks Belton Weeks Ed Weigler William L. Dozier Ette

Williston Mourns J Virgil Dyches Former Police Chief

J Virgil Dyches 75 died Friday in an Orangeburg nursing home Funeral services were held at Folk Funeral Home with Revs J H Rowell and J Cole Brown officiating Burial followed Sunday at Friendship Baptist Church cemetery near Barnwell He was a Barnwell County native retired Williston Police Chief and a member of Winfield Heights Baptist Church Survived by his widow two daughters two sons two stepsons two sisters one brother and two half brothers

Williston J. Virgil Dyches Orangeburg Folk Funeral J.H. Rowell J. Cole Brown Friendship Baptist Church Barnwell Barnwell County Dyches Winfield Heights Ottie Lee Jolly Dyches L.F. Brown Bamberg Leon Stochler Long Beach Calif James E. Dyches Columbia Jerry R.C. Dyches Denver Colo Earl Jolly Robert Jolly Henry Maine Olar Bertha Hair Fairfax Brow Dyches Buist Morris Flint, Mich Claude Morris Atlanta

Obituary for Mrs Mat tie Jackson Pelion

Mrs Mattie Robbin Jackson 81 of Pelion died Sunday at home. Funeral 4 p.m. at Pelion Methodist Church with Revs Enoch Finklean and Lamar Smith officiating. Burial in Wagener Cemetery. Honorary Eastern Star member Pelion Chapter 225. Survived by son Andrew Jackson Pelion and daughters Mrs Martha Jackson Salley and Mrs Frank…

Pelion Mattie Robbin Jackson Pelion Methodist Church Enoch Finklean Lamar Smith Wagener Cemetery Eastern Star South Carolina Andrew Jackson Martha Jackson Salley Frank Jean

Aiken Standard Notice and Publication Details

Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes weekday issues with AP dispatches, address at 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29801. Rates listed include 4 cents per week by carrier 1.73 per month by carrier 22.00 per year by mail and 11.60 per six months or 6.40 per three months by mail.

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

Douglas R. McCarthy obituary in Aiken South Carolina

Douglas Rudolph McCarthy 46 of 927 Robin Hood Trail Aiken died Sunday after a brief illness. Funeral 3 p.m. at Millbrook Baptist Church with Rev W James Rivers officiating. Burial in Aiken Memorial Park. He was born in Ninety Six DC and lived in Aiken since 1954. He worked for DuPont Savannah River Laboratory, WWII veteran, member of American Legion Post 63 Augusta. Survived by wife Virginia Johnson McCarthy three daughters Susan Cindy Allyson and Michael all of Aiken his parents Rev and Mrs Joseph F McCarthy of Joanna and sister Mrs R E Willingham of Rock Hill two grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named. Friends may call at residence or George Funeral Home Aiken.

Douglas Rudolph McCarthy Robin Hood Trail Aiken Aiken County Millbrook Baptist Church W. James Rivers Aiken Memorial Park Ninetysix D.C McCarthy DuPont Company Eric Chris McCarthy GC. Wiggins Robert E. Harrell Sr C.C. Thacken Vance Randolph P.B. Waters Richard Ergle Harry Schultz John Sales Ray Brady W.K. Long Robert Boyce Joel Griffin Bruce M. Lawrence J.T. Bugg Don Grice Wayne DeWeese Billy Hyde Harry Ledbetter Conrad Hutto Dick Russell Gordon Messer George Funeral Home

Eddie Murphy of Millen Dies at 79

Eddie Murphy of Millen, Ga., died Friday in a local hospital at age 79. Services were Sunday at Green Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Ford Wilson and Rev. Wayne Wiggins officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. A Jenkins County native and retired farmer, he is survived by his wife Sylvetta and five daughters and two sons, including Mrs. James W. Johnson Garfield and Mrs. Brantley Burke Columbus.

Mrs Inez Cummings Dies at 73 in Aiken County

Mrs Inez Cummings 73 died Sunday in Aiken County Hospital. Funeral arrangements by Your Funeral Home New Ellenton. She native to Aiken County and member of Zion Fair Baptist Church. Survived by five daughters Thelma Jones Esterene Lewis Castlin Smith Frances Ingram Ester Pernell of Aiken and two sons Williams Cummings Philadelphia Willie James.

Inez Cummings Aiken County New Ellenton Zion Fair Baptist Church Thelma Jones Esterene Lewis Jacksonville Fla Castlin Smith Frances Ingram Ester Pernell Aiken Williams Cummings Philadelphia Willie James

Brigitte Bardot Becomes Bitter Recluse in Rare Interview

Paris AP reports Brigitte Bardot at 38 says acting is not life’s center and may quit films within two years to retire on a farm. She cites hatred of humanity, isolation, and instinct to seek nature with animals, stating she avoids people and disdains men's behavior.

Paris Brigitte Bardot Miss Bardot L’express

Pope Calls 4th World Synod for 1974

The Vatican announced Pope Paul VI will summon the fourth world synod of Roman Catholic bishops to convene in October 1974. The synod will debate the evangelization of the contemporary world and how to update the Christian faith to meet modern expectations and needs.

Vatican City Paul VI

Cummings Aiken and Harriette Brown Funeral Details

Aiken and Mrs Harriette Brown of Jackson attend the service at Route 1 Box 309 F Ai ken. The funeral home is handling arrangements.

Barnwell Obituary for Billy Owens Bates

Billy Owens Bates, 77, died Saturday in an Augusta hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday at Mole Funeral Home with Rev. J.R. Jones officiating. Burial will be in Siloam Methodist Cemetery. A Barnwell County native and WWI veteran, he was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife Virgie Rountree Bates of Barnwell, two daughters Mrs. Edwin Piester and Mrs. David Rast, a son Frank Bates, two brothers Doc Bates and George Bates, and two sisters Mrs. Francis Samuels and Mrs. Sam Paul.

Barnwell Billy Owens Bates Augusta Mole Funeral J.R. Jones Siloam Methodist Cemetery Mr. Bates Barnwell County Virgie Rountree Bates Edwin Piester David Rast Elletree S.C Frank Bates Doc Bates George Bates Francis Samuels Trenton Sam Paul Edgefield

Deacon Joseph Fergerson of Glover Grove Dies

Deacon Joseph Fergerson native of Aiken County died Thursday after a brief illness in Aiken County Hospital. He was a deacon at Glover Grove Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements announced by Miller's Funeral Home, Aiken. Survived by widow Reva, two daughters Eva Fergerson and Mary Tyler of Jamaica New York, plus adopted daughter Alma Pugh Warrenville.

Warrenville Joseph Fergerson Aiken County Glover Grove Baptist Church Miller's Funeral Home Aiken Reva Fergerson Eva Fergerson Mary Tyler Jamaica New York Alma Pugh Miller

Aiken Story Campaign Draws Early Chamber Support

Carl W. Littlejohn Jr president of the Greater Aiken Chamber reports strong early response to the new Aiken story sales campaign. Only a fraction of members have been contacted in person so far.

Aiken Carl W. Littlejohn, Jr Greater Aiken

Record low forest fires in South Carolina

South Carolina reports a record low 1011 acres burned by fires in December and January, the smallest total in 35 years due to above average rainfall. Most fires were caused by deliberate acts or careless smoking and debris burning, according to the State Forestry Commission.

Columbia South Carolina State Forestry Commission

Chamber Banquet Highlights Youth Scholarships and Involvement

The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce banquet celebrated more than 30 young locals who earned college scholarships. Raymond J. Boleman was named incoming president, urging greater citizen involvement in 1973. Guest speaker Charles K. Cross of South Carolina National Bank spoke on business vision.

North Augusta Greater North

Women Warned in Self Defense Advice in North Augusta

Newman Grant and Busbee urge women to strike at an attacker's face and eyes, reject gun use for untrained individuals, and promote deterrent gas. They note four assaults since December with attackers often armed, and call for court and policing changes while offering future firearm and self defense courses for women.

Newman North Augusta Grant Busbee

Eustis Park Adds Kindergarten Program

Eustis Park Elementary recently added a kindergarten program with 58 slots but only 27 filled. Eligible children must be six by November 1. Two daily sessions run 8 30 to 1 00 a.m. and 12 30 to 3 p.m. Call the office to enroll. Transportation is not provided. The state funds $22 50 per child plus teacher salaries as part of a statewide push to create kindergartens in all elementary schools by 1975.

Eustis Park Tom Robinson Robinson Aiken City State Department of Education State Department

Camera Club Meets Wednesday at Aiken Day School

The Aiken Camera Club will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Aiken Day School on Grace Avenue. Members will submit six slides for the quarterly intra club competition and cash awards await the winners.

Aiken Camera Club Aiken Day School Grace Avenue

Local clubs meet across town on varied evenings

The Lions Club gathers at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Inn. Crosland Park Civic Association meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Clubhouse. Owens Corning Women convene at 8 p.m. tomorrow in the Fiberglas Clubhouse. Food Stamp office opens 10 30 a m to 2 30 p m at Civic Center New Ellenton. Board of Realtors meets 1 p m at Commercial Hotel. Aiken Elementary PTA hosts Bookfair and Learning Festival 6 9 p m. St Marys Womens Club lunch 12 30 p m at Msgr Smith Hall Park Ave. Rescue Squad training at 7 p m HQ. Center Fire Dept meets 7 p m at station. Jaycees gather 7 30 p m at Jaycee Hut. Aiken Choral Society 7 30 p m First Baptist Church.

Lions Club Ramada Inn Crosland Park Civic Center New Ellenton Board of Realtors Aiken PTA St. Mary's Womens’ Club Msgr. Smith Hall Park Avenue Center Fire Department

St Marys Group to Hear Child Discipline Talk

Terren VanderWege of the Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center will speak to the St Marys Home School Association Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the school. He is a psychologist specializing in childhood development and will discuss disciplining children.

Terren VanderWege Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center St. Mary's Home School Association VanderWege

Valentine Court Slated Tomorrow at Gloverville PTA Affair

The Gloverville Elementary School PTA will host its annual Valentine Court tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the cafeteria theater. A king and queen from the primary and intermediate sections will be crowned with Miss Aiken Jwann Cooper as the guest for the program.

Gloverville PTA Aiken Jwann Cooper

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Annie Mack Mattie Jackson Douglas R. McCarthy Eddie Murphy Mrs World Synod Route 1 Box 309 F Billy O. Bates National Weather Service NOAA US Dept of Commerce Aly Great Lakes Midwest Plains Lorie Dilendick Odell Weeks Fairfield School Hayne Avenue Littlejohn Torest Chamber Windsor Publications Bryan McCanless McCanless Georgrge Almany Near Fu Ture Camera Club Jaycees Aiken Choral Society First Baptist Church St. Mary’s Valentine George Washington George Security F.s.l.1.c
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