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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1970

Page

2

Funeral services set today for Mrs Annie Hughes

Mrs Annie Mae Dowdle Hughes of Rutherford College dies at Valdese General Hospital widow of Rev William S Hughes. Survived by daughters Mrs Harry Cooke Mr Wayne Lowman Mrs Allen Burns Mrs Ralph Cook Mrs Preston Cannon and Greer Hughes son. Four sisters also listed. Services 3 p.m. at Abernathy United Methodist Church with Rev Clegg Avett officiating burial in Fairforest Cemetery.

Valdese N.C Annie Mae Dowdle Hughes Rutherford College William S. Hughes Valdese General Hospital Harry C. Cooke Edisto Avenue Aiken Onie Ponds Wayne Lowman Forest City Allen Burns Mauldin S. C Ralph Cook Preston Cannon Greer Hughes Statesville B. S. McCarthy Miami, Fla Julia Brown Nammie McConnell Mamie Sanders Franklin Abernathy United Methodist Church

Funeral set tomorrow for Mrs Hillary

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Mabry Hillary of 218 York Street Northeast Aiken who died Saturday will be held at 4 p m tomorrow at Young Storm Branch Baptist Church near Langley with the Rev R Palmer serving as clergyman Burial will follow at Old Storm Branch Baptist Church Cemetery Pallbearers will be deacons of Young Storm Branch Baptist Cemetery

Margaret Mabry Hillary York St N. E Aiken Young Storm Branch Baptist Church Langley R. Palmer Old Storm Branch Baptist Church Young Storm Branch Baptist

Ergle Funeral Set Today At Graniteville

Norman N. Ergle of Breezy Hill Graniteville died Tuesday. Funeral services planned for 2 p.m. at Posey's Funeral Home Chapel Graniteville with Rev. Albert C. Atkinson officiating. Burial in Graniteville Cemetery. Pallbearers listed as J. A. Bodie Coke Weathersbee John Hallman Harold Creed E. J. Eidson and Wilbur Taylor.

Graniteville Norman N. Ergle Breezy Hill Posey Funeral Home Albert C. Atkinson Graniteville Cemetery J. A. Bodie Coke Weathersbee John Hallman Harold Creed E. J. Eidson Ilbur Taylor

The Goldfish Breeding Tradition in China Through Centuries

Goldfish have been bred by Chinese farmers for more than a thousand years. The hardy ornamental fish remains a staple among hobbyists, with a long history of selective breeding and regional varieties.

Aiken Standard Publication Information and Rates

The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes afternoons except weekends from 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29801. It carries AP and UP news dispatches and UPI membership with standard correction policy and subscription rates listed by carrier or mail.

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

Consumer Safeguard May Work In Reverse

Washington AP report notes industry voices warn that consumer protection bills may be overly complex and impractical, potentially raising costs and undermining aims. H Thomas Austern of the National Canners Association criticizes bills from both Nixon administration and Congress while acknowledging demand for reliable product protection.

Washington H. Thomas Austern National Canners Association Congress Nixon NCA Canute Austern Senhillip A. Hart D-Mich Crete Consumer Council

Graveside Rites Scheduled for Mrs Willcox

Graveside services for Mrs Albert S Willcox of 346 Laurens St NW were set for 3 p m at Bethany Cemetery with Rev Julian F Craig officiating She was a Blythe Georgia native, Shorter College graduate and former Aiken County public school teacher Survivors include her husband two sons and four sisters

Albert S. Willcox Laurens St Bethany Cemetery Julian F. Craig Blythe, Ga Shorter College Aiken County Edward Holbrook Wyman Aiken

Griffin Rites To Be Announced

Johnnie Griffin 47 of 413 Union St NE died Monday at Aiken County Hospital. Funeral arrangements announced later by Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home. Survivor include widow Lissie Mae Griffin and three sons Ray, Larry, Johnnie all of Aiken. Also three sisters Gladys Griffin Hollis NY Jessie Samuels Seat Pleasant MD Eva M Johnson Aiken. four brothers Elijah Newark NJ William Washington DC Cleveland Frasier Harold Griffin Atlanta. Friends may call at residence or funeral home.

Johnnie Griffin Union St Aiken County Hospital Jackson-Brooks Aiken County Merry Brothers Brick Co Augusta Rosa Hill Baptist Church Lissie Mae Griffin Ray Griffin Larry Griffin Aiken Gladys Griffin Hollis N.Y Jessie Samuels Seat Pleasant Eva M. Johnson Elijah Griffin Newark N. J William Griffin Washington, D. C Cleveland Frasier Harold Griffin Atlanta

Rates Up for Passbook Savings as S and Ls Decide

The Federal Home Loan Bank Board approved higher rates for savers amid timing doubts. Passbook accounts will see a 1 percentage point rise from 4% to 5% retroactive to Jan 1, while other S and L deposit types take effect immediately. Board Chair Preston Martin noted most associations will match the new ceiling to compete with banks.

Washington Federal Home Loan _ Bank Board Savings and Loan S&ls Preston Martin Martin Federal Reserve Board Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Amphetamine and Cocaine Use Linked to Psychotic Effects

The text notes that amphetamines can trigger psychotic episodes and violent behavior, especially when injected for intense mental effects. It discusses methamphetamines and speed, hepatitis risks from needle use, and the lack of physical addiction but strong psychological dependence. It also covers cocaine, its psychotic impact, non physical addiction, and use in speed balls. The World Health Organization emphasizes cocaine as a substance with dangerous psychological dependence and abuse potential.

American Medical Association World Health Organization

TV Star James Drury to Attend Carolinas Georgia Boat Show

The largest regional boat show runs Jan 29 to Feb 1 at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia. James Drury, TV's Virginian, will appear among boats, engines, and trailers with exhibits on fishing sailing pontoon boats and more.

Carolinas Georgia State Fairgrounds Columbia James Drury

Istanbul Grand Bazaar Market Houses Thousands of Shops

Istanbul's Grand Bazaar area contains about 3,000 shops under one vast roof, creating a dense market complex. Merchants operate across diverse stalls, offering textiles, ceramics, spices, and local crafts to visitors and traders.

Istanbul

McNair Plans Appeal Over South Carolina Desegregation Order

Gov. Robert E. McNair says he is prepared to appeal to President Nixon or higher authorities after a court orders total desegregation in two South Carolina counties by February 17. He calls the order illogical and urges exploring all recourse while 250 white Darlington County parents vow to resist transferring their children. The governor cites potential disruption to the school year and notes progress toward the desegregation objective.

Columbia Robert E. McNair Nixon South Carolina John Mitchell Washington Strom Thurmond Darlington County Lydia Robert Pitts McNair

Conference on Drug Enforcement Led by Gov McNair

A 2.5 hour meeting included officials from the justice department Washington FBI Miami office and state agencies. A model state bill to standardize enforcement nationwide was discussed. Federal agents seek state and local action while boosting border patrols and international cooperation. Narcotics agents report about 100 heroin addicts mainly in Charleston Columbia Orangeburg and Greenville with amphetamines largely from trucking. Marijuana and LSD concentrate near universities. Treatment centers are scarce and education programs urged. A mental health approach is proposed for some addicts and alcoholics.

Robert E. McNair Justice Department Washington Miami FBI Windham Charleston Columbia Orangeburg Greenville Mexico Earl Morris Pickens Tom Medlock Lower Savannah

House Agrees BASF No Pollution Threat

South Carolina lawmakers endorse BASF chemical plants near Hilton Head despite local concerns. The House resolution says the $200 million Beaufort County project will create jobs and boost taxes while BASF commits to meeting air and water regulations amid pollution worries raised by Hilton Head residents.

Beaufort County House Hilton Head Island BASF Hilton Head Beaufort Brantley Harvey James Graves Hans Lautenschlager Robert McNair

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