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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1975
Page
2
Cameo Kirby Sr. of Rt 1 Box 99 Columbia died last night. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Dunbar Funeral Home. Surviving is W C Kirby Jr. of Aiken.
Walter Clarence Ledbetter of 219 Flores Lane Martinez died Tuesday in an Augusta hospital. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. in Thomas L. King Funeral Home Chapel Martinez with Rev. Roy Major officiating. Burial followed at West View Cemetery. He was a native of Hancock County and longtime Augusta resident. Ledbetter retired from C and W C Railroad, was a Mason and member of St Luke United Methodist Church and Osborn Bible Class. Surviving: daughter Earline L. Howard Martinez. son W Ollie Ledbetter Aiken. sister Minnie Green Grovetown. Pallbearers Arthur McAlhaney James Tasey Frank Barrett Walter Braswell Harry Reeder Richard McCann. Memorials to American Cancer Society or First Presbyterian Church James L Goodwin Fund.
Mrs William F Ruby Lee Hovious McCall of 834 Le Gare Road died yesterday in an Augusta hospital. Funeral at 3:30 pm tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev Dr He slip. Burial at Aiken Memorial Park. A Nashville native, she moved to Aiken in 1951 and led Women of the Church and helped found Town and Country. Retired from the Aiken County Department of…
Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes each weekday afternoon except Saturday and Sunday from 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29801. It reserves rights to republication and AP content. no responsibility for advertisement errors but will correct in next issue with advance payments noted and payable to Aiken Standard.
Beech Island resident George B. Peebles 62 of 328 Beech Island Ave died yesterday. A textile printer native to Glascock County, he had lived in Beech Island six years. Survived by widow Pearl Delk Peebles, Augusta. daughter Helen Annette Peebles, Augusta. brothers William, Augusta. Dave, National City Calif.. Ed Lee, Beech Island. sisters Florence Geddings, Augusta. Mary Ruston, Augusta. Marie Stapleton, Stapleton. Myrtle Poteet, Martinez. Funeral arrangements announced by Elliott Sons Funeral Home on Telfair Street.
The obituary notes a shotgun murder of Cooper with shell evidence found. Funeral services are at Hollow Creek Baptist Church at 2 p.m Friday with Rev. R. O. Lankford officiating. Survived by widow, parents, and multiple stepchildren, sisters, and brothers from several towns.
Today from 5 to 8 p.m Planned Parenthood of Aiken hosts a Vasectomy Clinic at Midland Valley Shopping Center. Also at 7 30 p m Duplicate Bridge Senior Citizens Club Georgia Carolina Empty Bottle Club John Milledge Lunchroom National Secretaries Association North Augusta Chapter Thunderbird Inn and Aiken Board of Realtors Ramada Inn. Tomorrow 12 30 p.m Recreation Department Bridge at Virginia Acres.
Rex Ellsworth, longtime Arizona horseman, travels east and south seeking relief from mounting debts as the Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals takes over feeding 128 horses at Ellsworth Ranch in Chino, California.
Jackson imposes water shut off for residents 20 days delinquent and requires reconnection fee of two dollars. Garbage collection resumes Friday January 24 with alleyway access improved by residents.
A public meeting will discuss proposed rate hikes by South Carolina Electric and Gas Co. in Columbia. Langley attorney Robert M. Bell will lead, gathering engineers, accountants, lawyers and residents to prepare for next week's regulatory hearing. He will present nearly 4,000 protest signatures from Aiken County. Bell previously ran for state representative in District 84.
The Salvation Army plans its annual banquet on Thursday February 27 at 7 p.m. at Millbrook Baptist Church. Guest speaker is Lt. Col. George Marshall divisional commander from Charlotte. Tickets cost 4 and are sold at the Aiken Citadel office or by Advisory Board members.
In a continuing trial, Thigpen testifies on McZilkey’s rights regarding hospital and blood tests and breathalyzer choice. Witness Carl Cox describes post accident events and Johnson’s alcohol odor. Several defendants are found guilty in absentia or plead guilty, with sentences ranging from fines to possible years. A bench warrant is issued for John Arthur Wesley for failure to appear.
Gary M. Russ of Bill Vernon Chevrolet notes bids fall short as high initial costs and a 12 month maintenance plan dissatisfy the board. Commissioner Cleve Edmunds moves to renegotiate the lease with Satcher Motor to 18 months at Tuesday night meeting.
Aiken County Police reported four auto batteries stolen from the Bath Mills parking lot on Wednesday. Barbra Williams of North Augusta reported a $35 battery missing from her car, Dorothy Richardson of New Ellenton reported a $30 battery missing, and Brennan Washington of Beech Island along with Avon Campbell of Gloverville also reported missing batteries from the same lot.
North Augusta police described an armed robbery at Walker Package Shop at 725 East Buena Vista at 1 50 p m on Wednesday The suspect, a black male, produced a gun and demanded money then fled on foot Clerk Evans A Regopolos said the robber led him to the back of the store and ordered him to lie down The amount stolen was not determined.
The family of Shirley Pelham gratefully acknowledges the many kindnesses extended by numerous people during the time of their loved one’s passing.
The Grassroots Citizen Participation Committee invites all Aiken County residents to a Denmark meeting about the Rural Regional Coordination Demonstration Project. The project from South Carolina aims to give low income citizens a greater voice in public agency decisions and support self help initiatives. The gathering, at Senior Citizen Housing in Denmark, starts at 9:30 a.m. with attendees from Allendale Bamberg Barnwell Calhoun Orangeburg and Aiken.
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