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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1981
Page
2
Obituary notices list multiple funeral arrangements across Augusta Aiken Graniteville Laurens and Mitchell. Names include Mrs Belle Jackson Chavis Annie Mae Speaks Gracie C Hazel Hattie Harmon Keisler Marion W Dunbar Viola Martin Maggie McCary Harvey Lyon and others with services at Mount Beulah Zion Hill Graniteville Laurens Beech Island and local churches. Burial plans and visiting hours are noted for several families.
Patience English a sister of John D Gentry of North Augusta died yesterday in a Richmond County hospital. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 p m at Liberty Methodist Church Greene County Ga with Rev Henry Walker and Rev Clay Kemp officiating. Burial follows at the church cemetery. She was a Liberty Community native and a Liberty Methodist Church member. Survivors include sons J O English of Greensboro and Dewey E English of Augusta and brother Miles Gentry of White Plains. McCommons Funeral Home Greensboro is in charge.
Unseasonably mild weather continues into the weekend with sunny spells today only to be followed by low pressure bringing clouds and possible rain Friday through Sunday. Tonight log lows in the mid 30s. Daytime highs in the 60s today and mid to upper 50s by Sunday with 30s to 40s nights. Winds NW 6 to 12 mph.
A praise and thanksgiving service for the return of 52 American hostages will be held tomorrow night at 7 30 at the First Baptist Church in Aiken. Sponsored by the Aiken Ministerial Association the service is open to the public. Gov. Riley declared a day of thanksgiving in South Carolina after 444 days of Iranian captivity.
The Jackson Ministerial Association will celebrate the National Day of Thanksgiving for the return of 52 American hostages from Iran with a 7:30 p.m. service at Bethel United Methodist Church. Several area churches join in the community gathering led by Rev. James H. Williams.
Representative Thomas E Huff of Delvedere will hold a town meeting Thursday at 7 pm in the civic room of Security Federal Savings and Loan on Martintown Road. Topics include major 1981 legislative session issues and pre filed bills.
A weekly listing shows a migrant commission public hearing at the S.C. Migrant Commission in Aiken TEC auditorium on Wednesday at 10 a.m. and multiple meetings and clinics through Thursday at locations including Margaret J. Weston Health Center in Clearwater and Aiken Public Library.
Deputies recovered a 1973 Ford station wagon stolen from Russell Jeffcoat off S C 14 near Perry. The vehicle was stripped of motor parts and tires, valued at 1600 dollars. Officers also recovered 11 pairs of pants and eight shirts from Simpkins Imports. A warrant has been served with no arrests yet.
The Aiken Standard correction notes the city council accepted a bid for new water meters from PYCO Supply Co Inc, not Pump & Lighting Co as previously reported. The error is acknowledged and replaced with the correct contractor in yesterday's edition.
A fire Tuesday evening caused about $5,000 in damage to the Wrightsmill Road residence of John W. Anderson. The blaze began in the living room of the wooden frame house and was confined to that area. The source is unknown and investigators are looking into the cause.
The Greater North Augusta Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual banquet Friday at 7 p.m. Tickets cost 10 dollars, available at 235 Georgia Ave Chamber office. The Citizen of the Year award honors someone for outstanding service to North Augusta Belvedere and Beech Island as the chamber marks 75 years in North Augusta and its 30th anniversary.
Former President Carter and family arrive at Cinaamon Bay for a two week holiday as he backs Reagan’s stance on responding to terrorists. He says a swift and effective retribution would be appropriate if hostages are seized and notes Iran’s likely pre election pressure to free the Americans.
Don Fitzpatrick Optician offers eyeglasses and hearing aids at 135A Lancaster St SW, Aiken, SC 29801. Services include repairs and fittings for eyeglasses, sunglasses, and hearing devices. Telephone contact 649-1430.
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