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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1974

Page

2

Deaths WILLISTON L P WEI MORTS 80

L P Wei Morts 80 died Monday morning in an Augusta hospital. Funeral 3 p m today in Folk Funeral Home chapel Williston with Rev Herbert Sinclair officiating. Burial at Deans Swamp Church Cemetery. Survived by widow Annie F Weimorts of Williston. four sons Ludwig Springfield Stanley Palmetto Philip Williston Donald Wilmington NC. daughter Mrs Richard Widener Williston. sisters Mrs Rose Davies Springfield and Mrs Eden Curtis Columbia. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Williston L.P. Weimorts Augusta Chapel of Folk Funeral Home Herbert Sinclair Dean’s Swamp Church Aiken County Springfield Baptist Church Annie F. Weimorts Richard Widener Ludwig Weimorts Springfield Stanley Weimorts Palmetto Phillip Weimorts Donald Weimorts Wilmington N.C Rose Davies Eden Curtis Columbia

Mrs Minnie K Henderson Dies in North Augusta

Mrs Minnie K Henderson of 401 Main Street North Augusta died Sunday at her home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Peoples Funeral Home. She belonged to Old Hammond Grove Baptist Church. Surviving is one sister Mrs Gladys Cook of North Augusta.

North Augusta Minnie K. Henderson Main St Peoples Funeral Home Old Hammond Grove Gladys Cook

North Augusta reaches four million in 1973 building permits

North Augusta reports total construction activity 1973 at 4,457,148.52 dollars with 70 new residences valued at 1,609,095 dollars, 19 commercial buildings totaling 2,636,056 dollars, six demolitions at 2,800 dollars, and 84 improvement permits since May totaling 209,197.52 dollars.

North Augusta Clyde Carter

Aiken Standard Publishing Details and Rates

The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes every afternoon except Saturdays and Sundays. It lists mailing addresses, payment terms, and AP dispatch rights with rates for carriers and mail. The notice outlines republication rights and error corrections at no extra cost in the next issue.

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

City Council honors locals as signs rules and gifts pass

The Aiken City Council approved an ordinance revising sign rules with varied removal timelines and heard a public safety praise letter from Richard Johnson. They granted a horse stable permit at 129 Easy Street SW and honored Mrs. A L Denny Coleman with certificates. Denver Broncos player Barn ey Chavis received a City Medallion amid praise for Councilman William C. Clyburn.

Easy Street Richard Johnson Public Safety Department Johnson A.L. Denny C.T. Coleman Barney Chavis Denver Broncos Denny City Planning and Zoning Commission Coleman Weeks Aiken Chavis William C. Clyburn Clyburn

Gasoline Shortage Worsens as Station Prices Hold

Local station managers report tightening fuel supply with regular gas at 42.6 to 46.8 cents per gallon. Owners warn customers hoarding and buying extra in advance while allotments limit daily sales.

Motes Jimmy Overstreet Overstreet Mobil North Augusta Mobil Gas M.D. Durden Race Highway 25 Durden Frankie Smith Smith Martintown Rd

Energy Bill Aims Windfall Tax Provision Drop

Jackson blames intense lobbying by the petroleum industry and the White House for blocking the windfall profits provision. Republicans and all-state senators filibustered the bill in December. Nelson, a northern liberal, opposes the measure claiming it is unworkable.

Jackson Petroleum Industry White House Industry The Nelson

DeLoach Sees Civil Defense Broadening Emergency Role

Col. James W. DeLoach chief of Richland County and Columbia Civil Defense told Rotary Club that civil defense is moving into all areas of emergency care regardless of disaster origin. He cited 1973 as year of South Carolina snowstorms with record tornadoes and floods and noted rising urban building without adequate fire protection. He urged legislative help as Civil Defense gears up for natural disasters and post 1960s unrest shaped SLED empowerment.

Civil Defense James W. DeLoach Richland County City of Columbia Rotary Club Commercial Hotel DeLoach South Carolina S.C Aiken County Civil Defense Department South Carolina Law Enforcement Division SLED

Scouts Honor Mrs Hill With Silver Fawn Award

Mrs. Ardis Hill of Aiken was among eight honored by the Georgia- Carolina Council of Boy Scouts at a Richmond Motor Hotel ceremony in Augusta. She received the Silver Fawn Award for tireless community service and leadership in Cub Scouting and church programs.

Jeane Hall Ardis Hill Aiken Georgia- Carolina Catherine Clark Augusta R.O. Barton Jr Earl Babbitt Jr William Kritz North Augusta Howard Neal Warrenton B.H. Hendricks Washington Madison Dixon Swainsboro Ail Rich

Corrosion Control Show Opens at TEC Exhibit

A corrosion control show and exhibit began last night at Aiken Technical Education Center sponsored by TEC Library Learning Resource Center. The display features Mathis Fiber Glass Coatings of Denmark and runs through Wednesday. Public contact is Mrs. Monette Redslob at 593-9231.

Aiken TEC Mathis Fiber Glass Coatings of Denmark Monette Aiken Tec

Registrars Appointed for Draft Registration in County

Nationwide effort to register 18 year old men leads to appointing registrars across Edgefield and surrounding areas. Names include Wilbur S. Crouch Betty H Sexton and others at Edgefield County Courthouse Strom Thurmond High School Wagener Langley Jackson North Augusta and Aiken office. Men must register within sixty days centered on their 18th birthday with options at listed registrars or Aiken office.

Nancy K. Chamaber Wilbur S. Crouch Betty H Sexton Edgefield County Edgefield Willie L. Watson Strom Thurmond High School Luanne J. Poole Wagener High School Wagener Fay Toole Langley Carol B. Weeks Jackson Public Works Jackson Marion J. Smith North Augusta Aiken Newberry Street Aien

Child Evangelism Classes Planned in Aiken County Areas

Teacher training classes in Child Evangelism Fellowship are held each Tuesday and Thursday nights in three Aiken County areas. Tuesday sessions run 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Kalmia Hill Chapel in Aiken and 7 to 8 p.m. at Rainbow Falls Road home of Mrs. Moses Martin in Graniteville. Call 648-2793 for details.

Aiken County Lydia Miller Kalmia Hill Chapel Aiken Moses Martin Rainbow Falls Road Graniteville

Workshops Slated For Reading Tutors In Aiken County

Volunteers may join the Right-to-Read program by attending four February training sessions at the Educational Center from 8:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The 20 hour courses run over four weeks with no entrance tests and no dropouts after starting.

Aiken County United States

Calendar of Evening Activities and Meetings

Today features a school board candidates rally at 8 p.m. in the USCA Auditorium. Other events include adult sewing at 7 p.m. at the North Augusta Recreation Center and a family planning clinic at 5-8 p.m. at the Midland Valley Shopping Center. Short notes include bug hooking at 9:30 a.m. and chess club at 7 p.m. at the recreation center. Senior Citizens Program runs 1-4 p.m. at the North Augusta Recreation Center. For info call 593-9283.

Raly USCA North Augusta Recreation Center Planned Parenthood of Aiken County, Inc Midland Valley Clearwater North Augusta Augusta

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