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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1975

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals North Augusta man dies at residence

Paul A. McFarland of Route 1 North Augusta died yesterday morning at home. Funeral services are set for 4 p.m. at Poseys Funeral Home Chapel in North Augusta with Rev. Herman Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Pineview Memorial Gardens. He was a native of Ellenboro North Carolina and lived in North Augusta 19 years. He belonged to Fairview Presbyterian Church and worked in the service station business. Surviving are his widow Dorothy H. McFarland two sons Ralph H. and Robert A. McFarland two daughters Mrs Harold McElmurray and Mrs Milton Scott one brother Richard Baker McFarland three sisters Mrs Helen Weiss Mrs Eloise Raney and Mrs Frances Baker Pallbearers Roger Lowe Gregg Wannamaker Larry Thomas Richard Goley Herman Kesler and Dick Waters. Friends may call at the residence or Posey’s Funeral Home water American Legion Post 153 Bath Lodge AFM 263 and Aiken County Veterans of World War I USA. Survivors include his widow Ms Lila C. Smith Attaway Bath. Pallbearers include Edd Whittle Johnny Walker Jack Holley Richard Coleman Lamar Brantley William T. Mosley Buck Sauls Honorary pallbearers include Arm strong Bible Class LBC American Legion Post 153 and Aiken County Veterans of World War I USA. Residence or Poseys Funeral Home Langley until 2 p.m.

North Augusta Paul A. McFarland Box 120 Posey Funeral Home Chapel Herman Thomas Pineview Memorial Gardens Ellenboro N.C Fairview Presbyterian Church Dorothy H. McFarland Ralph H. McFarland Robert A. McFarland Harold McElmurray Milton Scott Waynesboro Richard Baker McFarland Helen Weiss Eloise Raney Frances Baker Charlotte Roger Lowe Gregg Wannamaker Larry Thomas Richard Goley Herman Kesler Dick Waters Bob McFarland Water American Legion Post Bath Lodge Aiken County Belvedere United Methodist Church Rutledge D. Sheridan Preston Bobo Greenwood Memorial Gardens Greenwood Belvedere Greenwood County Schools Peace College Raleigh Belvedere Woman's Club Robert Lee Rollins Jr Waycross Virginia Eve Rollins Franklin W.P. May E.F Walker Robert Stockman Bill Smith Ed Farmer Jim Dover Wayne Hall Jr Benton Bryant Mack Bowen Luke Wilkins Bill Wetherington

David E Attaway obituary in Bath community

David E Attaway 84 of 222 Anthony Drive Lynwood Bath died yesterday in an Aiken nursing home. Services at Bath United Methodist Church with Revs Hilton Johnson and Joe Lassiter officiating. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Native of Edgefield County, World War I veteran, retired police officer and member of Langley Bath Clear.

Bath David E. Attaway Anthony Drive Lynwood Aiken Bath United Methodist Church Hilton Johnson Joe Lassiter Pine Grove Cemetery Edgefield County Armstrong Langley

Aiken Standard Information Notice

Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes each afternoon except weekends from 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29801. Notices cover subscriptions payments and delivery policies including AP rights and correction terms with advance payments handling.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken S. C Associated Press

Mrs. Fred Leverette Rites Held At Bath First Baptist

Mrs. Fred L. Leverette 86 of 169 Augusta Road Bath died Monday in an Aiken County hospital. Funeral 4:30 p.m. tomorrow at Bath First Baptist Church with Rev. Choice Watson and Rev. Raymond Ergle officiating. Burial at Sunset Memory Gardens. Native of Oconee County she lived in Bath 67 years. She retired from United Merchants and Manufacturing Bath division and was a Bath First Baptist Church member. Survived by three daughters Mary Etta Walker Clearwater Cora Cox and Ruby Spearman Bath two sons Lewis Leverette Burnettown and Albert Leverette West Palm Beach Fla pallbearers Sam Reames W C Johnston Joe Cleary Billy Bush Brady Howard Woodrow Jose. Honorary pallbearers Bath Baptist deacons. Address for more information 6 Minter Ave or Poseys Funeral Home Langley.

Bath First Baptist Church Choice Watson Raymond Ergle Sunset Memory Gardens Oconee County Bath United Merchants and Manufacturing Corp Bath Division Mary Etta Walker Clearwater Cora Cox Ruby Spearman

Edgefield Rites for Joseph Earle Outts

Joseph Earle Outts 82 died in Edgefield County. Funeral at 3 p.m. today at Little Stevens Creek Baptist Church officiated by Revs. Clarence Smith and William Hall. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by wife Viola Foxe Outts two sons Joseph Earle Outts Jf Columbia Kermit Outts Edgefield seven daughters and many relatives. Friends may call at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home until 2 p.m. then at the church.

Edgefield Joseph Earle Outts Edgefield County Little Stevens Creek Baptist Church Clarence Smith William Hall Board of Registration Viola Foxe Outts Mary Pardue Hazel Osenback Sparta Wis Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home

Rollins of Augusta Dies in Hospital

Mrs. R L Rollins of 116 Rosemary Street Augusta died Sunday in an Augusta hospital. The deceased is identified as Henrietta Stockman Rollins wife of Robert Lee Rollins. Funeral arrangements pending.

Belvedere Robert Lee Henrietta Stockman) Rollins Rosemary St Augusta

North Augusta Council to Meet on Ri verview Park Phase II

North Augusta city officials schedule a special meeting tomorrow night at 8 30 in City Hall to authorize Phase II construction of Riverview Park and adopt a new position classification and pay plan. Phase I bids were awarded to Claussen Paving Co. of Augusta for 152 300.

North Augusta Riverview Park Claussen Paving Co Augusta City Hall

Belvedere group to install 1975 officers in church

The Aiken County Association for Retarded Citizens meets at 2 p.m. in Belvedere United Methodist Church to install 1975 officers led by Rev ledge D Sheridan and Pres ton Bobo. Burial for a Greenwood native follows in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Members and survivors are listed with attendees and pallbearers. Memorials may go to Belvedere United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Bernice Elrod Sargent Rites Planned at Corona Baptist

Mrs. Bernice Elrod Sargent 71 widow of Thomas Lesley Sargent died Tuesday. Born in Belton she was daughter of George and Laura Cole Elrod. Survived by two daughters Mrs. H. C. Fortson and Mrs. Paul Trotter three sons Max James Eugene Sargent and Cheswell Elrod. Services 3 p.m. Wednesday at Corona Baptist Church with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery Harley Funeral Home in charge.

Greenwood Bernice Elrod Sargent Thomas Lesley Sargent Belton George Laura Cole Elrod H. C. Fortson Harleyville Paul Trotter Max Sargent New Ellenton James Sargent Anderson Eugene Sargent Cheswell Elrod Clemson Coronaca Baptist Church Bethlehem Cemetery Harley Funeral Home

Cemetery Group To Meet Tonight In Columbia

The South Carolina Cemetery Association will hold its Fifth Annual Cemetery Workshop at the Carolina Inn in Columbia tonight and tomorrow. The program covers public relations grounds care and maintenance sales and counseling with Homer McGee of Aiken Memorial Park as a speaker on the board of directors.

Columbia The South Carolina Cemetery Association, Inc Carolina Inn Homer McGee Aiken Memorial Park

Finegar To Speak At South Carolina Stake Conference

Rex D. Finegar will speak at the South Carolina Stake Conference in Columbia this weekend. The Sunday session at 10 a.m. will be held at 4440 Fort Jackson Boulevard and is open to the public.

Columbia Rex D. Finegar South Carolina Jackson Blvd

Break-ins Reported. Items Valued at $1,055 Taken

Aiken County Sheriff's Department reports two break ins Monday. Vernon R. Bell of Williston reported a 12 gauge shotgun 270 dollars a console color TV 600 dollars an 85 dollar 12 inch black and white TV and a stereo with two speakers worth 100 dollars, totaling 1,055 dollars.

Aiken County

Kattenburg Address Tackles Global Ethics and Nonstate Actors

The article notes Kattenburg’s continuation on topics beyond nuclear issues, highlighting nonstate ethics and actors such as multinational corporations and figures like Robert Vesco. It recalls J C Abney’s January guest speech and his remarks on growing up in a different background and the Mississippi baseball era.

Canada Robert Vesco U.S Cake Little Aiken Technical Education Center Dr. Kattenburg J.C. Abney Abney Mississippi South Carolina Rotary Donald W. Ropp

Community Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Events

County organizations schedule a variety of events from 5 to 10 p.m. including family planning clinics at Midland Valley Shopping Center and a series of meetings at North Augusta facilities. Notable items include Rescue Squad headquarters gathering, Civil Air Patrol at Aiken Air Force Station, Lions Belvedere meeting, American Legion Post 26, Jayceeettes North Augusta, Park Commissioners, Alcoholics Anonymous, Rug Hooking at North Augusta Recreation Center, and a chess club at the recreation center.

Planned Parenthood of Aiken Midland Valley Clearwater Exchange Club of North Augusta Civil Air Patrol Aiken Air Force Station Lions Club of Belvedere First State National Bank American Aiken County Midland Valley Shopping Center

Two Diehard Burn Victims In Sumter Street Fire

Two people suffered severe burns in a Sumter Street house fire Monday night at 124 Sumter Street while cleaning with flammable liquids. Mrs Lonnie May Grant had second degree burns over about 70 percent of her body and Horace Grant had second degree burns on his arms legs and head. Mrs Grant was moved to the Medical University burn center in Charleston. Fire officials say a pilot light in the kitchen ignited the paint thinner during floor cleanup. Moderate damage to the home concentrated in the kitchen den and bathroom.

Sumter Street Lonnie May Grant Horace Grant Medical University Charleston Grants

Break-Ins And Vandalism Reported In Aiken

Aiken police logged three break ins, one theft, and vandalism incidents Monday. Mary Johnson reported a $12 necklace and a $50 TV stolen from her home. A firm at 621 York St suffered $200 damage to a candy machine. A rack of seven gum machines vanished from Big Star at 424 Richland Ave. A window was broken on a school bus at 919 Magnolia St.

Aiken Mary Johnson Fairfield Street Mrs Johnson Coca-Cola Co York St Big Star Grocery Store Richland Ave Brenda Whatly Magnolia St

Stein Reverses View Urges Prompt Tax Cut

Former adviser to the Nixon and Ford administrations, Herbert Stein told the House Ways and Means Committee that tax-cut legislation should move quickly. He supports up to 20 billion in relief, with the largest benefits for low income groups, amid recession and inflation concerns.

Washington Herbert Stein Stein Ford Administration President's Council of Economic Advisers House Ways and Means Committee Congress Ways and Means al Ullman D-Ore

Economy slides as productivity falls in fourth quarter

The Labor Department reports a sharp drop in U S productivity in Q4 1974 with output shrinking 10.1 percent annualized while labor costs rise. Airline industry plans new pricing and carriers discuss April 1 changes. Shell and Marathon Oil report mixed fourth quarter results with yearly gains. The U S posts a second worst trade deficit of 3.07 billion in 1974, improving from 1972’s 6.4 billion record.

Labor Department International Air Transport Association Neeth Agape Shell Oil Co Marathon Oil Co United States Commerce Department

Citizens protest rate hikes demand visible utility records

Bell said the group will oppose rate increases and require the power company to make books and records public for public questioning. Publicity chairman Mrs. Ann Hildreth continues to accept petitions from Aiken Countians who want to protest the rate hikes.

Bell Ann Hildreth

City council adopts sidewalk plan for Public Safety Building

Council approves three architectural plans for Public Safety Building plus Recreation and Activity Center. Sidewalks: plain white around the building and a more costly aggregate interior path. Laurens Street bridge bid advertised Feb 24. parties to meet on who pays. George C. Baird Agency authorized to audit storm drainage project.

Public Safety Activity and Recreation Public Safety Building Windham Laurens Street George C. Baird Council

Youre Never Too Old To Hear Better Beltone Free Offer

Chicago advertisement offers a free non operating Beltone hearing aid model for home testing. It emphasizes tiny size under a third of an ounce, ear level single unit, no body head wires, and no cost or obligation. Write to Beltone Electronics Department 2967 at 4201 W Victoria St Chicago IL 60646 to request.

Chicago Ill Beltone Beltone Electronics Victoria Street

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S.C Fred Leverette Fred L Minnie Raines) Leverette Augusta Road Joseph E. Outts R.L. Rollins Ronnie Fuller Kenney le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Memphis N. A Aiken County Association For Retarded Citizens Ann Taylor David Davis Mary Allen Ruth Kalmia Hill School National Weather SirviCe Noaa Lower Midwest mid-Atlantic Plains Midwest T.L. Sargent Finegar Kattenburg North Augusta Recreation Center North Aug Usta Security Federal Savings and Loans Aiken City
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