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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1980
Page
2
Forecast calls for no rain tonight and tomorrow with partly cloudy skies. Lows in the low 60s and highs in the low 60s, then a generally cloudy period Thursday to Saturday with a chance of showers and highs near the upper 60s to low 70s.
Multiple funeral notices list services, burial sites, and survivors. Johnnie Withers 63 of 755 Collins St dies at Aiken County hospital. services at Jackson-Brooks Memorial Chapel with two pastors and burial at Jessamine Memorial Gardens. Alice Cromer Sacks 46 of 15 Lander Lane dies in Aiken County. services at South Aiken Presbyterian Church. burial at Sunset Memory Gardens. Elijah Johnson 64 of Wagoner dies in Richland County. service at Turkey Branch Baptist Church. burial at Gospel Temple Churchyard Neeses. Memorials may be made to the Aiken County Heart Fund. Leevy’s Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Several local churches plan Lenten services starting tomorrow including St John s United Methodist Ash Wednesday Penitence at 11 a m and Holy Communion at 6 30 p m All Saints Anglican in Aiken begins at 5 p m Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion The Rev Henry Summerall Jr leads weekly Litany Holy Communion and meditation at 5 p m on Wednesdays Evening prayer with lay readers occurs Monday through Friday at 5 p m Saint Paul s Graniteville opens with Holy Communion and Ashes at 7 30 p m through April 1 North Aiken s Church of God hosts Revival Wed Fri 7 p m with Rev Jimmy Lewis as evangelist from Mauldin.
New owner John F Foskett takes control today with nine full time and four part time staff. WYMX 106 will share ownership and a coming image change with WLOW including a news heavy AM and 24 hour FM music service.
North Augusta authorities probe an armed robbery at the Pantry curb market. Clerk Angelic Thornhill says a young white male in a ski mask threatened her with a pistol around 10 40 p m and fled with about 100 dollars in cash. Another report notes David Kennedy of Nicholson Village lost 350 dollars in stereo equipment Monday night.
Rep. Thomas L. Moore of Clearwater is hospitalized in Augusta with a knee injury from a Nov. 11 charity basketball game. Doctors expected to determine damage by tomorrow and surgery remained possible. He previously tore cartilage in his left knee during college practice and has endured minor knee issues since 1978 while actively supporting the South Carolina North Carolina Legislatures charity event.
A listings style notice shows multiple groups meeting daily in North Augusta and Aiken area venues. It lists Toastmasters clubs S and S Cafeteria and Weeks Center, Christian Women, Aiken Optimist, Jaycees, Overeaters Anonymous, Fire Department, churches, museums, and senior clubs with times from 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. plus daytime clinics and social groups. Those seeking details are urged to write Lynne Katonak at the Aiken Standard.
Manning K Owen reports to the Rotary Club of Aiken on the Student Loan Fund totals 11243 as of Jan 1 with 9320 in second semester commitments. Forecasts show 11250 loan repayments 880 delayed payments for 1979 and 880 for 1980 with 8013 projected balance by September of which 4000 is committed to USC Aiken graduate enrichment program leaving 4031 for new loans. The club meets at Ramada Inn with John T Beckum as president.
The South Carolina Horse Council holds its first meeting and one day seminar March 1 at Holiday Inn City Center Columbia. O H Wienges Jr and G Bryan Patrick chair the opening. sessions feature Dr Paul Hoffman Dr Don Witherspoon and Dr Nat White. Registration 9 a m. fees 20 non members 10 members 8 youths 3 non eating. advanced registration by Feb 28 with Lynn Riddle contact.
A theft at Bill Hutson's home on 35 Fawnwood Street West resulted in the loss of 3140 worth of silver. Four silver place settings were taken between January 27 and February 16, according to an Aiken Department of Public Safety report.
The Valley Recreation Association reports donations to fund equipment lost in a recent fire. Contributors include United Merchants for 1750 dollars Trophies Unlimited for 100 dollars H G Royal for 20 dollars Clearwater United Methodist Church for 59.33 dollars and Columbia Nitrogen for 1000 dollars.
Senator Gilbert E. McMillan of Aiken endorses Ronald Reagan citing moral principle and fiscal responsibility. He praised Reagan's leadership as uniting a team to pull in one direction, addressing seniors yesterday.
Columbia AP reports Henry J. Cauthen president and general manager of South Carolina Educational Television Network was elected vice chairman of PBS. McMillan, a 12 year Senate veteran, had announced last month he would not seek re election.
A shotgun reported stolen yesterday in Belvedere was actually taken from a White Pond residence owned by Dr. Robert Whitehead of Aiken. The weapon is valued at about $800.
Pre paid options listed for three six and twelve month periods with prices 9.00 13.25 18.00 26.50 and 36.00 53.00 all advances payable to Aiken Standard PBM Subscription noting the carrier mail program.
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