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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1970

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals Involving Franklin Brantley Families

Funeral services for Arthur E. Franklin who died in Danville Virginia were held at St James Lutheran Church Graniteville with burial in Graniteville Cemetery. Survivors include widow Ola F Franklin a daughter Mrs Lindsey Chambers Charlotte NC father D P Franklin White Rock and siblings in Alabama Georgia and Augusta. Pallbearers listed. Also noted is the death related to Elmyra Davis Brantley with survivor list including son John D Brantley Jr and multiple siblings. pallbearers named.

Arthur E. Franklin Danville St. James Lutheran Church Graniteville J. Virgil Addy Ola F. Franklin Lindsey Chambers Charlotte D. P. Franklin White Robert L. Franklin Augusta Burns W. Franklin Duncan D. Wilson Franklin John L Carpenter Archie Dodgen James Randall Herbert Flower Jr Reece Jerry Couch Tal Church Midland North Augusta Elmyra Davis Brantley John D. Brantley Fannie Graham Brantley Dorthy Reynolds Dessie Brantley Langley Nina Mae Davis Dade City Flo Nadine Nappier Alabama A. J. Brantley Charles Brantley Eugene Brantley Woodbine Charlton Brantley Aiken Aubrey Brantley Thomas Brantley Edward Graham Austin Morris Frankie Morris Eddie Brantley Evatt Dewitt Edd Bruce William E. Ramsey WC. Page Barton Reece Jess Genovely

Turner Funeral Set for Maggie Turner at Mt Beulah

Mrs Maggie Bell Chapman Turner 89 of Aiken dies Sunday. Funeral 3 p m tomorrow at Mt Beulah Baptist Church with Rev W G Dove and others officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by three daughters Evelyn Couch Lillian Beck Mamie Arthur. Call at daughter’s home or George Funeral Home until 1:30 p m Tuesday then at church.

Maggie Bell Chapman Turner Aikendied Mt. Beulah Baptist Church WG. Dove J.E. Baker Edward Samples Jr Aiken County Marion Street Baptist Church Evelyn T Couch Aiken Lillian C. Beck Williston Mamie C. Arthur Johnston Couch G. Aiken George Funeral Home

Brantley Rites Held At Langley

John Dalton Brantley Sr. 50 of 1014 James St North Augusta died Saturday funeral services held yesterday at Langley Pentecostal Church with Revs James T Ellenberg and Haywood Horton officiating Burial in Sunset Memory Gardens He attended the Pentecostal church and was a longtime resident of North Augusta

North Augusta John Dalton Brantley Sr James St Langley Pentecostal Church James T. Ellenberg Haywood Horton Sunset Memory Gardens Pentecos

Aiken Standard Information Page

Local masthead details establish the Aiken Standard as a 1867-founded newspaper serving Aiken South Carolina with daily afternoon publication except weekends. Distribution includes AP and UPtI dispatches with corrections offered in the next issue if errors are noted.

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

Derby Day Coverage Earns National Newspaper Honors

The judging panel lauds Mrs. Anne Christmas for Who Needs Derby Day with bright clear writing and a strong mix of facts names and color. Larry Keech of the Greensboro Daily News earns Outstanding News Story for Quashed Wins Stoneybrook Open Race with straight factual writing and full coverage. Sophy Burnham of the Baltimore Sun is praised for The Hunt Cup Just One Part of the Valley for smooth engaging presentation that remains informative even to non fans.

Anne Christmas The Washington Star Larry Keech Greensboro N. C Daily News Sophy Doub Burnham Baltimore Sun Stoneybrook Sophy Burnham

Markets Remain Closed For Washington Birthday Observance

Stock markets were closed today in observance of George Washington's birthday. The markets will reopen tomorrow.

George Washington

Watson Backs Darlington County Parents in Freedom of Choice Fight

South Carolina congressman Albert Watson voiced strong support for Darlington County parents demanding freedom of choice in desegregation. At a Lamar rally about 2,500 residents urged immediate closing of the county schools, now under a federal zoning plan, with 7,000 black students attending integrated schools.

LAMAR Albert Watson South Carolina GOP Darlington County Freedom of Choice Watson

Local Election Nominations for New Ellenton City Council

A slate of candidates seeks the city council seat in New Ellenton. Alexander, Eubanks, Lankford, Maddox, Turner, Wingo, and Brock bring varied military, business, and community service backgrounds. Turner is notable as the first Negro candidate, with SRP work and Army service in Korea.

Methodist Church Alexander Old Ellenton Air Force U. S. Air Force Special Forces Air Force Supply School Alexander's Oil Co Brock Chester SRP Foreman Memorial Baptist Church Crawford Aiken County New Ellenton Tri-Glas Manufacturing Co Eubanks Eubanks Esso Germany St. Paul United Methodist Church Lankford North Charleston Jaycees Church of God Maddox Maddox Super Market Richmond County Evans, Ga Pineview Baptist Church Turner Barnwell County Electronics Technical School Augusta Runs Baptist Church Wingo Spartanburg Savannah River Baptist Church

West Announces Bid for South Carolina Governor

Lt. Gov. John C. West was set to announce his plan to seek the Democratic nomination for governor of South Carolina at the Columbia Exchange Club. Charleston businessman Milton J. Dukes entered the race for the Democratic primary, while Republican contenders include U.S. Rep. Albert Watson and Arthur Ravenel.

Columbia John C. West South Carolina Camden Columbia Exchange Club Milton J. Dukes Charleston Dukes U.S Albert Watson Arthur Ravenel

Safety push saves Kentucky $1.8 million in workers' comp costs

Kentucky reports about $1.8 million in savings on workers' compensation insurance over the past two fiscal years thanks to safety program promotions and initiatives aimed at reducing workplace injuries.

Frankfort Kentucky

Aiken County Democrats Open Precinct Reorganization

Democratic precinct clubs in Aiken County begin a biennial reorganization at 7 p.m. tomorrow in the municipal auditorium including all precincts and Millbrook 20. Election of officers and delegates to the county convention will occur. the convention is set for 7:30 p.m. March 2 at the Municipal Auditorium. The Jackson Democratic Club will meet at 7 p.m. tomorrow in Town Hall to elect officers for two years. The county convention follows at 7:30 p.m. March 2 in the Aiken Municipal Auditorium.

Aiken County Democratic Party Municipal Auditorium Aiken Millbrook Democratic F. A. Kennedy Jackson Democratic Club Aiken Municipal Auditorium

Agnew Plans to Keep Speak-Out Policy at Atlanta Dinner

Vice President Spiro Agnew announced he will continue to act as a spokesman against those he says threaten liberty and justice. He spoke to over 1,000 Republicans at a $100-a-plate fundraising dinner in Atlanta, criticizing liberal media and urging unity while defending the Silent Majority. He noted the term Indian dates to Columbus in 1492.

Atlanta Spiro T. Agnew Agnew

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