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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1975
Page
2
Debby Wendel reports on a Citizens Services Survey showing 76 percent of respondents feel the city government is doing its best and residents praise police performance while noting concerns over crime and curbside garbage pickup. The random sample had a 20 percent return from 1208 surveys.
Rubylyn Schumpert Hydrick 53 died in Augusta Georgia after a short illness. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by Baughman Blizzard Funeral Home. Born in Saluda County she was daughter of Sarah Smith and Daniel Jake Schumpert. Survived by son Las Hydrick of Ahoskie North Carolina two daughters Harriett Clamp Pickens Kathy Hydrick Salley two half brothers Elvin Keisler Leesville and John Schumpert Anaheim California a sister Crodie Whittle Columbia. Humane Society box 2082 Aiken received contributions in her memory.
Mrs Nellie J Mallette 84 of Dublin died Sunday in an Atlanta hospital. Funeral services today at 2 p m in First United Methodist Church Wrightsville Ga with Revs Lotis McAfee and David Haygood officiating. Burial in Westview Cemetery Wrightsville. She was a South Carolina native who lived in Dublin for many years. Surviving are four daughters Vera McGraw Dublin Millie Hughes Granville SC Lois Moye Decatur and Carroll Scott Savannah and one son Marion Mallette Dublin.
Mrs Patty Denckla Sheffield of 225 South Boundary Ave SE died at home yesterday. Funeral services will be announced by George Funeral Home. Surviving daughters are Mrs Denckla S Tower of Aiken and Mrs Susanna S Duncan of Austin Texas. Memorials may be sent to the Aiken Coun- ty.
The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes daily except weekends from 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29801 and offers Associated Press dispatches with exclusive local-use rights. The publisher disclaims responsibility for ad omissions or errors but will correct in the next issue upon notification and notes advance payments to the paper.
Funeral services for Mrs Ruby Holloway Thorpe who died last Tuesday are set for tomorrow at 11 a.m. at St Thaddeus Episcopal Church with Rev Howard M Hic key officiating. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery with pallbearers named G L Thorpe Charles Grimsley Thomas F Maurice Don Ropp F L Holley and William E Bentley.
Mrs Sara Elizabeth Lizzie Webb Martin of 12 Senn Street Vaucluse died Sunday at 3 30 p m in an Aiken County hospital. Funeral service at Vaucluse United Methodist Church with Revs John Tucker Ira Crocker officiating. Burial in Vaucluse Cemetery. She was a lifelong Aiken County resident, retired Graniteville Co Vaucluse division employee, and a church member. Survived by three daughters Mrs James M Hall Mrs Ruby Randall and Mrs Fred Williams Langley two foster daughters Mrs Edd Norris and Mrs Joe Johnson Visitation at residence or Poseys Funeral Home Graniteville until 2 p m and then at the church.
Mrs. W L Wylds 81 died yesterday in an Augusta hospital. Funeral at Crawford Avenue Baptist Church at 3 pm tomorrow with Rev. Jack Tatum officiating. Burial in West View Cemetery. Survived by three grandsons Charles A Herron Sr Donald H Herron and William P Herron Sr and one granddaughter Mrs Dorothy Jennings. Elliott Sons Funeral Home in charge.
The Aiken Choral Society will audition new members tonight at Aiken First Baptist Church in the upstairs choir room at 7 30 pm and again next Tuesday Auditions precede spring concert on April 6 featuring Schubert Mass in G. Call Rev Coile F Scarborough at 648 5476 for information.
The Aiken County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7 30 p m at the Educational Center. Agenda includes a report by District Superintendent T B Willis on the Impact Aid Conference of January 3 and a report from representatives on the January 11 school board leadership conference.
Evening schedule lists Civil Air Patrol and Aiken Rescue Squad gatherings at their hubs. Community groups meet at venues including S and S Cafeteria, Education Center, Senior Citizen Clubhouse, Grace UMC, USC Aiken rooms, and local hotels. Blood drives, immunization clinics, and clubs for toastmasters chess and stamp collecting round out the day.
C L Williamson seeks the Administrative Area No 3 seat on the Aiken County Board of Education facing incumbent W E Twilley in the February 4 vote. The at large seat pits Rev John R Williamson against Henry P Moseley. Williamson, Savannah River Plant supervisor and Langley First Baptist Church director, emphasizes education quality and school communication. Petitions of 50 voters must be filed with the election commission by 3 p m tomorrow.
Aiken City Police investigated an unusual robbery at Ma jik Market near York and Richland. Jody Bloodworth, 13, entered to buy cigarettes for his mother, then the suspect grabbed his change and cigarettes and fled on foot.
Quattlebaum petitions the Federal Insurance Administration to remove Rollingwood Road from flood hazard designation citing completed drainage work that reduced risk. Council member Hastings Wyman notes hardship on residents if insurance is required while awaiting Army Corps study. Councilman William Clyburn urges state highway review after fatal Christmas Eve crash at Camellia and Williamsburg, citing multiple serious accidents.
Aiken County Community Action Commission, Inc. receives a 12 319 grant to provide a 15 passenger van for the Multi Purpose Coordinated System serving Aiken and Barnwell Counties. Part funding covers communication gear to extend use and coordination of transportation.
The Aiken County Hospital Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the small dining room. Administrator J Sam Nesbit Jr said the agenda covers routine matters and committee reports.
Chicago Beltone announces a free non operating model hearing aid to assist those who hear but cannot understand words. The tiny unit weighs under a third of an ounce and is worn at ear level in one piece. No cost or obligation. Request Dept. 2967 Beltone Electronics Chicago 60646.
The Town of Jackson votes to pay 9000 to the Public Works Commission to settle a dispute over amounts owed. The commission claimed 14158.34 while Jackson contended 8553.07 for services rent and interest. first readings on two ordinances were also approved.
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