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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1973

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals Augusta Roy Edward Seigler 9 months

Roy Edward Seigler died Wednesday in a local hospital. Funeral services set for Friday at 3 p.m. at Elliott Sons Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Vadis Wylds Sr. officiating. Burial at Westover Memorial Park. Survived by parents, grandparents, great grandparents, and six brothers. Norris W. Gunby Sr. Funeral Home in charge.

Augusta Roy Edward Seigler Denver Roy Seigler Glenn Ave Elliott Sons Vadis Wylds Sr Westover Memorial Park Betty Daniels Augusta L.P. Johnikin Gracewood Joe Butler Langley C.D. Pope Sr Martinez Elizabeth Reeves Bland Pope Tallapoosa

Mrs C H Wilk dies in Augusta at 70

Mrs C H Wilk 70 of 1644 St Luke St Augusta died Wednesday in an Augusta hospital. Funeral Friday at 2 p m in the chapel with Rev Don Tipton officiating burial in West View Cemetery. She was a Covington Ga native who lived most of her life in Augusta. Survived by widower five sons Gene Raymond Wilk J D Wilk Louis Wilk J W Roberts and Charles Wilk two daughters Erlene Hanley Joyce Hadden one brother Otis Padgett and one sister Mrs M R Story.

Augusta C.H Bertha P.) Wilk St. Luke St Elliott Sons Don Tipton West View Cemetery Wilk Covington Gene Raymond Wilk J.D. Wilk Meridian Miss Louis Wilk Lake George N.Y J.W. Roberts Atlanta Charles Wilk Saginaw Mich Erlene Hanley Joyce Hadden Otis Padgett Warrenville M.R. Story

Eugene Middleton Dies in Jamai ca Belvedere Native

Eugene Middleton of Jamacia New York and Belvedere native dies Tuesday at Carey Hill Baptist Church where Rev. Thomas S Scott presided. Survived by three sons Eugene William R and Sylvester Middleton, father James T Middleton and stepmother Fannie Middleton, two sisters Mrs.

Eugene Middleton Jamaica N.Y Belvedere Carey Hill Baptist Church Thomas S. Scott William R. Middleton Sylvester Middleton James T Fannie Middleton

Aiken Standard Publication Details and Rates

Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes each afternoon except Saturday and Sunday. Addresses include 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29801 with post office box 456. Rates shown: 40 cents weekly by carrier, 22 dollars yearly by mail.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken S.C Associated Press

Dr. Marvin H. McLin dies Batesburg physician at 55

Dr. Marvin H. McLin 55 Batesburg physician died Wednesday in a local hospital. He was a Navy veteran 1943 46 and practiced general medicine in Batesburg until his death. He was a Concord Baptist Church member and creator of a photoelectric hemoglobin meter. Burial at Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Barr Funeral Home handles arrangements.

Batesburg Marvin H. McLin Concord Baptist Church Elton Dunbar William R. West Ridge Crest Memorial Park McLin Augusta Richmond Academy Furham University University of Georgia School of Medicine Georgia Baptist Hospital Atlanta Aiken County Hospital Navy

Christmas Tree Recycling Drive At Local Malls

The Junior Employees of the Telephone System sponsor a tree recycling drive this week. Mitchell and Kalmia Shopping Centers have roped off areas for tree deposits. On Saturday the JETS with the city street department will grind the trees into mulch and bag them. Free mulch bags will be available for residents to take as fertilizer.

Mitchell Kalmia City Street Department

USCA Aiken Campus Sets Spring Orientation Schedule

The University of South Carolina Aiken Regional Campus announces orientation for new students at 1 p.m. Tuesday and for probationary admissions at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Spring registration runs January 11–12 with varied hours, classes start January 15, and admissions remain open through January 10. Graduate Education courses registration is January 10 from 4 to 7 p.m.

AIKEN University of South Carolina

North Augusta School Board races see two seats contested

William Sorge holds the at large post and will not seek re election. Mrs. Roger Hilley announced candidacy for the seat. Area No 2 seat held by Dr Carl Shealy awaits signups as he gathers signatures. no candidate has filed yet.

William Sorge North Augusta Roger Hilley Carl Shealy Shealy

Mrs. Merritt To Address Aiken Historical Society

Mrs Thomas Merritt, a retired attorney, will address the Aiken County Historical Society on Sunday at 3 p.m. The lecture titled The American Heritage will be given at the Aiken County Health Center.

Thomas Merritt Aiken County

Exercise program promotes gradual activity to improve fitness

Physical education expert urges an intelligent approach to exercise starting with walking 30 minutes daily and increasing gradually over six weeks. He warns against overheating and stresses a cooling out period. A 15 member council, formed by Gov West, aims to boost jogging trails, bike paths, fitness programs and nutrition smoking conferences while spokesman Giese schedules 100 to 175 talks statewide.

Giese Gov. West South Carolina

Only Half Young Voters Ballot

Washington AP reports that 5.3 million youths aged 18 to 21 voted in the 1972 presidential election, 48.3 percent of those eligible, far below the 71 percent turnout of the 45 to 64 age group. The Census Bureau notes this reflects lower participation among new enfranchised voters.

Washington Census Bureau

Help From The Fish Aid Group In Aiken

The Fish, a nonsectarian Christian group in the Aiken area, offers free temporary emergency services. A 24 hour answering service at 648-6500 provides visits for the sick, meals, reading to the blind, transportation for the handicapped, housework, errands, youth adult companionship, and referral services.

Aiken

Fire Damages Pollard's Cafe Slightly in Aiken

Aiken firemen answered the first 1973 call to Pollard's Cafe on Union Street Southeast. Minor damage came from a flooded oil heater after a 15 minute scene. Separately, Aiken police reported capturing the year's first loose ponies on Colleton and Berkeley Streets by luring them with an apple and ropes.

Aiken Union St S.E Colleton Berkeley Street

Bishop-Elect Sees Priesthood Open to Both Sexes

The bishop-elect of the Episcopal Upper Diocese of South Carolina Very Rev George M Alexander says priesthood will likely include women and possibly a bishop. He notes women already serve on vestries and praises ecumenical movement as a top trend. He criticizes hostile church attitudes and prays for peace ending the Vietnam War while rejecting conscience walks and some marches.

Columbia Episcopal South Carolina George M. Alexander Dean Alexander Alexander Episcopal Church Vietnam

Aiken Community Calendar Highlights Evening Meetings

The Aiken Duplicate Bridge Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Clubhouse in Crosland Park. Aiken County Licensed Practical Nurses gather at 7:30 p.m. in the hospital cafe. Aiken Al-Anon meets at 8:30 p.m. at 123 Linden. Tomorrow a walk in clinic runs 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the center. The Food Stamp Office opens a branch 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Fireman's Hut in North Augusta. Senior Citizens Club also convenes at 7:30 p.m. at Crosland Park clubhouse.

Aiken Duplicate Bridge Club Senior Citizens Crosland Park Aiken County Aiken Al-Anon Linden Aiken-Barnwell Aiken Food Stamp Office North Augusta Senior Citizens Club

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Mary Talbert Gladge Talbert Sam Middleton Joseph Middleton Clarence Middleton Melain Middleton Frank Middleton Alonzo Middleton Norris W. Gunby C.H. Wilk Marvin H. MecLin Mildred Hankinson McLin Cornellia Thompson William R. McLin Los Angeles Calif Lee Schumpert Bryce Henderson Butch Beedenbaugh Bart Bradshaw Johnny Willis Tommy Penick Skipper Hall Eddie Crapps James Butler Bonham Academy Building Fund Concord Baptist Church Building Fund Barr Funeral Home Batesburg-Leesville Tehran Iraq Iran Voice OF Democracy Forest L. Kirby Left VFW Post Aiken- New Ellenton LBC High School Susan E. Baldwin LBC Jerry Swing Valerie J. Holloway Aiken High School Nathan Wolfe II North Augusta High School Miss Baldwin Alice Kirkland Hollaway Wolfe Opal Thompson Judy Rich USCA W. William Bowman James D. Stewart Srp Mrs. Merritt Rockies Western Plains Great Lakes Gulf Coast MR. Alexander Pian His Dia Streo Pearl & Jade Cluster LDS Tiger Eye Friedman’s Jewelers Colibri Zormando Friedman's Jewelers Laurens
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