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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1972
Page
10
Melvin H. Johnson of Fargo North Dakota died unexpectedly at his residence. Surviving are his widow Thelma Nelson Johnson and two daughters Mrs Grover A Smithwick of Aiken and Mrs Bernie Ness Jr of Fargo.
Andrew J. Jennings of 526 W Buena Vista Ave North Augusta died Sunday. Services are at 3 30 p m at Poseys Funeral Home chapel with Rev Robert H Ledbetter officiating. Burial in Pineview Memorial Gardens. He owned Jennings Auto Supply and belonged to North Augusta First Baptist Church. Survivors include daughter Irene J Whitlock of North Augusta and sister Addie Seawell of Greensboro NC. Pallbearers listed.
Edward Holmes 16 of Trenton died Sunday at home after a brief illness. Funeral plans announced by Miller's Funeral Home of Aiken. He was a native of Aiken County. survived by his parents Herman and Mrs. Holmes, a brother Herman Holmes Jr. of Plainfield, and four sisters in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Louise Dawson Mullins of 127 Sharyn Lane Aiken died Sunday after an extended illness. Funeral services were held today at South Aiken Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Nixon officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Memory Gardens.
The IRS reports key relaxations in price and rent controls. Small retailers with annual gross sales under $100,000 are exempt from price controls, firms under $200,000 are not required to post prices, and three rent categories are removed: apartments at $500 or more, owner occupied four units or fewer with longer than one month lease, and single family rentals with month to month leases where the landlord has four units or fewer.
In Atlanta Capitol Homes Apartments a fireman was stabbed during a rescue in a burning second story unit. Lt. Ellington was hospitalized with a chest wound. Hutcheson was treated for a hand injury. Police detained Elijah Henderson 45, amid signs the fire was intentional.
Landville Mengedoht, chief deputy of the South Carolina Insurance Commission, spoke in favor of pure no fault insurance while facing objections from Federal Judge Charles Simons and Rotarian Julian Salley. He argued current rules cause inequities, delays, and unfair benefit distribution. Ronald Royal introduced Mengedoht, a USC Law School alumnus and former Timmerman clerk, with Aiken High School student Butch Watson as guest.
South Carolina bill sponsored by State Rep. Julian Dunbar would require at least 45 days in jail for a third drunk driving offense within five years. The measure, now referred to the House Judiciary Committee, aims to curb accidents by stricter penalties and mirrors existing 45-day sentences for driving with a suspended license.
Washington reports the 1971 trade deficit, first in 78 years, with final figures showing $1.875 billion deficit through November. Commerce Department notes a $4.7 billion swing from the prior year, as forecasts suggest improvement ahead.
Charles Bird Jr., chairman of the Aiken Hunt Meet, predicts a bigger sixth renewal with improved quality horses for two jumping events and a 50 percent purse increase. He notes uncertainty about entry numbers as plans advance.
Organizers aim to raise the calibre of steeplechase and add interest to the four flat races. Proceeds from the Hunt Meet will benefit Aiken County Hospital.
Congressman William Jennings Bryan Dorn will participate in the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Aiken Technical Education Center on Saturday at 3 p.m. The center sits on the Aiken Augusta Highway US route. Stanley Smith the executive director of the State Technical Educational Program and county, state and federal officials will attend. If weather disrupts the plan the event moves to the courtyard of the Aiken County Vocational Educational School across US 1 78 from the site.
New Ellenton Republicans have scheduled a primary on Tuesday February 15 to nominate candidates for three city council seats and one water commission post. A $10 qualifying fee per office is due to GOP treasurer D. Crawford by February 8. The March 28 general election will decide the council and commission seats currently held by Republicans.
Bryan McCanless Chamber director notes many meetings suffer poor attendance due to conflicts with other programs. Aimed at boosting turnout, the calendar covers only extracurricular activities not regular meetings and will be prepared by local artist Gus Lehman. Citizens may call 648-0485 to announce programs.
City leaders report 580 truckloads removed from Aiken Estates during a six day cleanup. Windham says 36 loads of limbs are typical per eight block stretch and two chippers boost capacity to six flatbed loads. More than 1 740 loads have been dumped by citizens. A Saturday drive resumes with volunteers meeting at the Municipal Building at 8 am.
The council discussed the Talent Inc. link to city bonds and approved a $212,127 waste treatment facility contract at Aiken Industrial Airport to South Atlantic Construction Co. The meeting also reviewed a $400,000 bond issue with a $357,000 EDA grant to expand the water system for the industrial park.
State officials report a sharp rise in venereal disease across South Carolina with 60 percent of cases now among upper educated groups and projections of 18 000 to 20 000 cases next year. Georgetown County shows a 519 percent increase while Richland and others post double digit gains. Public health efforts bundle prophylactics and federal funding to curb the spread.
The Augusta Classic Guitar Ensemble schedules a recital on Wednesday February 9 at 8 p.m. in the Palmetto Federal Savings and Loan Community Room. Sponsored by Friends of the Aiken County Library, the program features baroque and modern guitar music with solos duets trios quartets and ensembles. Aiken members include Mrs Allene Broadwell Dr James Forstner Tudor Hall and Richard Young.
The University of South Carolina in Aiken will sponsor the second in a series of three environmental design seminars starting January 31 at 7 p.m. on the regional campus. Rod Ashley of Design Unlimited will lead six Monday sessions covering home living area design, color psychology, and room mood with slides and film.
The USS Seahorse, a nuclear attack submarine, was freed by a Navy tug after two hours of being stuck in muddy shallows during fog at the mouth of Charleston harbor near Sullivans Island.
Mrs. James Cuttino Jr. says nominations for South Carolina Mother of the Year are due March 1. Qualifications include community and state contributions and children’s accomplishments. Nominated mothers must be under 75 with no child under 15. The winner advances to American Mother of the Year in New York City before Mothers Day.
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