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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1979

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals in South Carolina Notices

Multiple obituaries list Thomas Maxie Nates of Wagener age 62 and Ada Lester Grisby age 97 among others. Details cover survivors, burial plans, church affiliations, and funeral home notices across Wagener Saluda Warrenville Graniteville and surrounding counties.

Wagener Thomas Maxie Nates Richmond County Thomas C Geneva Rool Nates Martha Lee Nates Frances Zeigler Walterboro Wade Keith Nates Columbia Maxie Sanders Nates Earl Nates Lexington Cora Shannon Louise Judy Thompson Funeral Home Saluda Ada Lester Jacob L.) Grisby Martin Terry North Augusta Emory United Methodist Church William Cooper Eddie C. Miller Jr Church Grisby Newberry County Corinth Lutheran Church J.C. Johnson Marion B. Jones Floyd Worley Nichols Joe Peter Miley Brunson J.L. Grisby James A. Grisby Darlington Ira D. Cromley Warrenville Charles R Buddy) Powell Stiefeltown Baptist Church Wayne Key Mr. Powell Route 2 Powell Aiken Stiefeltown Mary Jane Clark Powell Bobbie Jean Bartley Thomas A. Powell Augusta Carrie Ejidson Beech Island Irene Turner Dorothy Campbell Joe Powell W.D. Powell Lee Powell James Barrett Wayne Barton L.W. Beck Stanford Heath Billie Addie Leonard Wilson

Woman Shot Husband Charged with Murder in Augusta

In Augusta near Oglethorpe Park on Seventh Street a 23 year old woman was found dead with a bullet wound to the head and her husband 34 year old Calvin Garnto was injured nearby clutching a .38 pistol. Police charged him with murder as he fought for life at University Hospital.

Augusta Oglethorpe Park Seventh Street Annette Chriswell Garnto Chaffee Ave Langley Calvin Lee Garnto Garnto University Hospital

Jackson May 1 elections set for mayor and council

Municipal elections in Jackson are scheduled for May 1. A mayor and three council members will be elected to three year terms along with a commissioner of public works elected for a six year term.

Jackson

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Cloudy Skies Forecast Through the Week

The forecast says tonight and tomorrow remain mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain tomorrow. Lows near freezing tonight, warmer Wednesday with a high around 60. Thursday remains mild with 60s highs, Friday and Saturday cool with 50s for highs and 30s at night.

Treatment Facilities Progress and Hiring Update

Project manager Stanley Wagher said 96 applications have been received for positions at the treatment facilities. Hiring may start in April or May depending on equipment delivery while the Corps of Engineers begins monthly inspections and will audit invoices. The main trunk from the treatment plant to Graniteville Company is nearing completion.

Graniteville Company Stanley K. Wagher PSA Wagher Corps of Engineers

Television camera in South Carolina courtroom prompts ethics warning

Chief Justice J Woodrow Lewis criticized Family Court Judge Harold Boulware for letting WIS TV tape a Richland County court session. He warned any judge permitting televized proceedings violates judicial ethics. The broadcast aired as part of a child abuse series by Chrystal Harris. voices were not recorded.

Columbia South Carolina Supreme Court J. Woodrow Lewis Family Court Harold R. Boulware Wis-Tv Richland County South Carolina Chrystal Harris Boulware Richard Crabbe Lewis Supreme Court Beaufort County Harris

Insurance Rates Debate Prompts Calls for Legislative Change

Insurance commission members discussed creating a fair rate system and urged legislative changes after audience opposition to current pricing. Speakers cited young male drivers as driving higher costs while actuary Pollak noted a 5 percent markup in premiums. Cain and others called for fixes to the classification process to reduce inequities.

The Insurance Commission Lindsey Pollak Surance Commission Cain

Judge Harris Opens First Marlboro Term. Grand Jury Sworn In

Judge Charles Anthony Harris of Cheraw appeared in court with Peeples for the Marlboro term opener. Harris, sworn in as Fourth Circuit judge in December, will preside next week. The day included sworn Grand Jury foreman L C Bell Jr. and multiple guilty pleas. Defendants from Dillon and nearby towns faced burglary larceny, DUI, blue light, pistol, and drug charges with sentences and fines totaling months in jail or probation and monetary penalties.

Peeples Charles Anthony Harris Cheraw Harris Marlboro L.C. Bell Jr Billy Wilbur Johnson Curtis L. Bradford Jimmy Lee Johnson Dillon North Augusta Debra L

Shah Leaves Iran for United States Amid Turmoil and Exile Talk

The Shah departed Tehran reportedly on schedule at 12:15 p.m. after a false delay, while the Iranian Majlis confirmed the new government 149-43 with 13 abstentions. The Senate backed it, and the royal couple headed toward Aswan then the United States amid questions of exile and dynastic end. Crown Prince Reza trains as the rest of the family follows. public demonstrations shrank from weekends’ throngs to scattered groups.

Majlis Senate Aswan Egypt Anwar Sadat United States Shah Crown Prince Reza Lubbock Tex America Tehran

Debating Blue Laws impacts on Sunday shopping in South Carolina

Stella Riddle’s wife cites residents crossing into Georgia or North Carolina to shop Sundays. Virginia Dunkelbarger argues the rules are inequitable and overplay religion, noting no church collapses from no-Sunday sales. Richard Albert says the laws give him one weekly off and strong sales. Rep Felder calls for a survey on losses to neighboring states.

Stella Riddle South Carolina Georgia North Carolina Aiken Virginia Dunkelbarger Dunkelbarger Richard Albert Radio Shack Albert Rep Felder

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Thomas M. Nates Ada L. Grisby Charles R. Powell Tom Adams Graniteville Aiken County Miller Adams Edgefield County Mamie Jones Dozier St Carpca Kalmia Forest Drive Larry Clark Aiken Department of Public Safety Thurmond Whatley Aiken Standard PBM National NOAA US Dept of Commerce Weather Service Midwest Great Lakes Central Appalachians Pacific Coast Meg Seay Hammond Hill Elementary CNS Columbia Court Hing Niud Mims Patricia M. Bowden Wilbert Leon Johnson Leon Justice Gloverville William Ellington Stephen Leighton Bourne David T. Stone Joseph Pickering Jr Charles Albert Royal the Shah U.S
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