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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1975
Page
12
Small equity and assume payments to qualified applicants or make us an offer. Ford LTD prices shown for 1973 and 1971 models with amounts listed. Pet Shop supplies from Lominick Pharmacy include grooming aids perfumes shampoos and more with contact 648 8328.
Publisher's notice states all real estate ads comply with the Fair Housing Act and that listings are offered on equal opportunity. 112 acres with paved road frontage and a creek in Edgefield County are priced at 298 dollars per acre with financing available through Southland Realty Co. Contact 593 9276 or after hours 279 6925.
A string of home listings details multiple properties for sale in Gem Lakes Kalmia Hill and surrounding areas. Notable entries include a $55 000 French Provincial with brick fireplace and extensive features, a $37 900 four bedroom brick ranch, and a $17 000 two bedroom Crosland Park home. Other offerings cover four bedroom properties, two car garages, fenced yards, and financing options with several quiet occupancy dates.
South Carolina lawmakers and agencies dominated the annual Columbia hearing with limited average citizen participation. Senator Hollings sharply challenged State Social Services head R. Archie Ellis over food stamp operations, while ordinary residents faced long waits and unmet concerns like taxes, sewer access, and layoffs. The piece urges writing Congress instead of waiting for next year’s hearing.
As of Saturday night most Aiken residents dialing directly will avoid operator prompts. Southern Bell reports 648 and 649 customers moved to Automatic Number Identification around midnight with two exceptions for four party lines and about 30 two party remote-area customers. A six second pause follows the last digit before ringing and a backup system can revert to the old method if issues arise.
The Arkansas name originates from the Algonquian term for the Quapaw people. The brief note highlights linguistic history tying the state name to Indigenous tribes and early maps.
The United Way 23rd Annual Membership and Awards Banquet features Rev. John S. Wimbish as guest speaker. Wimbish pastor of Corinth Baptist Church in New Ellenton and former U N reporter, honorary Colonel, and MGM photographer. The event is Jan 30 at 7 p.m. at the Owens Corning Clubhouse. Only 200 tickets at $4.50 are on sale at United Way Offices, 107 Chesterfield St. 648-8331.
Four newly elected elders and seven deacons begin new terms after Sunday ordination and installation at First Presbyterian Church. Dr. Glenn A. Burney and Dr. John C. Corey ordained elders. deacons include John T. Bodenheimer Roger A. Brownback J William Franklin David R Muhlibaier Phillip H Permar was absent and will be installed later.
The Aiken Chess Club lost to the Augusta North Augusta Chess Association by 742 to 52 on Wednesday night. It was the third straight defeat in a six quarterly series, with April scheduled for the next match. Captain Dr. M Lee Hyder discouraged expectations and invited players to contact Hyder or Bill Dodgen.
During 1864 65 Arkansas had two rival governments with the Union controlling Little Rock and the Confederacy holding Washington. The split reflects the state’s divided loyalties during the Civil War era.
Seaman William J. Caldon Jr and PO3 David B. Bush of the USS Rowan braved 68 degree waters to rescue 18-year-old seaman apprentice Robert D. Abbott after he was swept overboard from the USS Midway 75 miles off southern Japan during replenishment. Abbott suffered a broken arm and injuries. the trio were praised by the Destroyer Squadron Commander. Caldon, a 1971 Aiken High School graduate, has served aboard the Rowan since January 1974.
The Crosland Park Civic Association cancels its 7:30 p.m. meeting scheduled at the Senior Citizens Clubhouse.
Postmaster Amos Wheeler led the establishment of the first Little Rock post office in 1820, marking the city’s early mail service. Wheeler’s appointment solidified Arkansas communications and set a precedent for regional federal offices.
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