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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1975

Page

2

Aiken Standard Publication Notice

The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes afternoons except Saturdays and Sundays from 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29801 with AP dispatches and reserved republication rights. The paper notes no responsibility for ad errors but offers free correction in the next issue and warns about advance payments to carriers.

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

Deaths And Funerals JOHNSTON MITCHELL

Azilee Vance Mitchell 74 of 602 Mims Ave died yesterday in a Newberry hospital. Funeral at 2 p.m. today at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Rev. J. Cantey Nye. Burial in Mount of Olives Cemetery. Survived by five daughters and two sisters and one brother. Memorials to St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Johnston C.C Azilee Vance) Mitchell Mims Ave Newberry St. John’s Lutheran Church J. Cantey Nye Mount of Olives Cemetery St. John's Lutheran Church John R Nita) Frazier F. Carroll Betty) Warr Augusta Ollis L Bonnie) Ricks Savannah C. Edward Frances) Prater Columbia Catherine Clamp Allendale Georgie Y. Starkey Spencerville Ohio J.E. Dowd North Augusta Herbert M. Vance

Harrison Beasley dies in Georgia at 61

Harrison Beasley of Kite Georgia 61 died Monday in Emanuel County hospital. Funeral services were set for today at 2 p.m. at Peebles Curry Mortuary Chapel Swainsboro with Rev Kilmer Durden and William Claxton officiating. Burial in Bithynia Cemetery. He was a native of Johnson County a retired carpenter and a Baptist. He is survived by wife Jewell Odum Beasley Kite two stepsons Calvin Odum Graniteville and Oscar Odum Lake City two step daughters Mrs Julian Hall and Mrs Melvin Blackburn Bath one sister Mrs M Williams Swainsboro one brother Leon Beasley Swainsboro.

Kite. Ga Harrison Beasley Emanuel County Peebles-Curry Mortuary Chapel Swainsboro Kilmer Durden William Claxton Bithynia Johnson County Jewell Odum Beasley Kite Calvin Odum

Elmer Brock Dies at 72 in Fair Play Home

Elmer Brock, 72, of Fair Play died Monday night at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with the local mortuary. He was a longtime resident and member of the community.

Fair Play Elmer Brock

Mance Rites Set in Edgefield Church Sunday

Mrs. Lucille Mance 64 died Monday in an Augusta hospital. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in Jeter Baptist Church Edgefield County with Rev. W H Hightower officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by husband three daughters Mrs Bankar Bright Trenton Mrs Carrie Yellbell Edgefield Mrs Ella R Williams Aiken one sister Mrs Fannie Mae Clay North Augusta two brothers Eugene Henderson Augusta Joseph W Henderson North Augusta Friends may call at residence or Blalock's Funeral Home Edgefield.

Trenton Lucille Mance Augusta Jeter Baptist Church Edgefield County W.H. Hightower Bankar Bright Carrie Yellbell Edgefield Ella R. Williams Aiken Fannie Mae Clay North Augusta Eugene Henderson Joseph W. Henderson Blalock

Funeral services for David E. Attaway in Bath

Funeral services for 84 year old David E. Attaway of 222 Anthony Drive Lynwood Bath community will be held today at 3 p.m. at Bath United Methodist Church with Revs Hilton Johnson and Joe Lassiter officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Bath David E. Attaway Anthony Drive Lynwood Bath United Methodist Church Hilton Johnson Joe Lassiter Pine Grove Cemetery

Infant Kara Haupt Dies in St. Petersburg Hospital

Four month old Kara Haupt, daughter of Rev. and Mrs Robert Haupt formerly of Aiken, died Monday in a St. Petersburg hospital. The Haupt family, with a son Eric age three, lived at 5900 Tanglewood Dr NE, St. Petersburg. Memorials may be sent to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or the Haupts.

Kara Haupt Robert Haupt Aiken St. Petersburg Fla Haupt Bethlehem Lutheran Church Tanglewood Dr Eric

Group Hears Ideas On How To Spend Funds

The North Augusta Citizens Advisory Committee held its final public meeting to craft ideas for federal fund spending. Suggestions include improvements to the Nancy Carson Library fire hydrants and sewer lines. The 15 member panel will reconvene Thursday to review input and present recommendations to the city council next Tuesday.

North Augusta Citizens Advisory Committee Nancy Carson

School Board Candidates To Speak In Aiken County

Six candidates for two Aiken County Board of Education seats will speak and answer written questions Friday at 7 p.m. in the Heritage Room at Farmers and Merchants Bank. Administrative Area No. 3 features incumbent William E. Twilley and Clifton L. Williamson. at large includes Rev John R. Williamson, Robert E. Coward, Augustus T. Stephens, and incumbent Henry P. Moseley. Each candidate gets five minutes to speak.

Aiken County John R. Williamson Robert E. Coward Augustus T. Stephens Henry P. Moseley

Alaskan Pilot Don Sheldon Dies After Cancer Battle

Anchorage tribute marks death of 53 year old bush pilot Don Sheldon after a two year cancer fight. Local pilots, trappers, climbers, dog mushers, doctors and officials, including the lieutenant governor, attended the service.

Anchorage Alaska Don Sheldon

Edwards outlines judicial reforms and crime plan

Gov Edwards calls for governor appointed Public Service Commission, a special commission to nominate three judicial candidates, expanded crime prevention via Operation Crime Stop, gun control views including a 10 day handgun wait, longer mandatory sentences for hard drugs and armed robbery, and a separate ethics watchdog. He seeks teacher aid and statewide kindergarten expansion amid economic limits.

Employment Security Commission Edwards Public Service Commission Senate General Assembly APMC Ethics Commission House

Helping Hands Advisory Board Plans Early Fund Drive

The Professional and Agency Advisory Board lists members led by Rev. Roy F. Aiken and Sheriff Paul D. Grant. Littlejohn says another fundraising drive is planned for year end but could come sooner. Donations of clothing or furniture are welcome and can be mailed to Helping Hands Inc. P.O. Box 503 Aiken. A commercial vacuum cleaner is needed. contact numbers are 648 4941 648 7118 and 648 6840.

The Roy F. Aiken James E. Austin James R. Barham Franklin D. Beattie John B. Bradley J.O. Brown Paul D. Grant Robert E. Grant Thomas M Hall Clinton D. Henderson Howard M Hickey Frances Manter EF. McManus Ralph Phillips John Price Sally Putnam Allen H. Sc Helping Hands, Inc P.O Aiken

Schubert Named AGNS President in Barnwell

Dr. A Eugene Schubert named president of Allied General Nuclear Services in Barnwell. He replaces Howard J Larson who left last summer for the Atomic Energy Commission. The firm plans a $250 million separations and UF6 facility and stages for recycling nuclear fuel beginning mid 1976 with up to 500 workers. Dr. Schubert has 32 years at GE and holds a PhD in chemical engineering from Penn State. He and his wife Jane Derick will relocate to South Carolina.

Barnwell A. Eugene Schubert Allied General Nuclear Services Allied Chemical Corporation General Atomic Company Schubert Raymond C. Baxter Allied Chemical W. Creighton Gallaway General Atomic Baxter Gallaway Dr. Schubert Howard J. Larson Atomic Energy Commission General Electric Company Kansas City University of Illinois Penn State University San Jose California New York Jane Derick Pittsfield Mass Schuberts South Carolina

Fowler urges local party nominees for North Augusta elections

North Augusta Democratic Club members heard a speech by Senator Fowler urging support for Democratic candidates in April city elections. Officers for 1975 were elected including Heos as chairman and Burkhalter as vice chairmen, with Eubanks secretary and Smith treasurer. Michael Hanna questioned council decisions and the shift to a council manager system voted against in 1968.

North Augusta Donald Fowler South Carolina Democratic Club Fowler University of South Carolina Robert Heos Ralph McFarland Angela Burkhalter Eugene Eubanks Donald Smith Michael Hanna Democratic Organization

Community Calendar Events Highlights In North Augusta and Aiken

A list of local events includes a family planning clinic in Midland Valley, a chess club meeting at North Augusta Recreation Center, a Bicentennial meeting at Security Federal, a North Augusta City Council special meeting, planning and zoning, historical society, Legion Post gathering, and a USC Aiken talk on unemployment and rates. Also planned Parenthood vasectomy clinic and a child evangelism teacher training class at Gregg Park Graniteville.

Planned Parenthood of Aiken County Midland Valley Augusta North Augusta North Augusta Recreation Center Security Federal Savings and Loans Council North Augusta City Hall Historical Society Jesse C. Lynch Legion Hut Rep Rudnick USC - Aiken Gregg Park Graniteville

U S Steel Posts Record 1974 Profits and Sales

U S Steel Corp reports the highest sales in history for 1974 and profits surpassing an 11 year record by over 50 percent. The Pittsburgh based steel maker earned 634.9 million dollars, or 11.72 dollars a share, the company said on Tuesday.

Pittsburgh, Pa U.S. Steel Corp

County weighs private garbage pickup and new bin plan

County officials discuss shifting trash collection to a private contractor and stationing permanent transfer bins in hot spots to speed pickup. Landfill operator Harvey Ergle plans fenced, temp stations while Milton Tyler offers to buy county bins and trucks but would not run the landfill. Residents complain as bins remain scattered on Pine Log and nearby roads.

L. V. Davis Commissioners Milton Tyler Tyler Garbage Service Harvey L. Ergle Ergle Ascourgo Rd Ludlow Lake Rd Silver Bluff Rd Petticoat Junction Pine Log Road Board of Commissioners

Graniteville Co. Earnings Increase

R P Timmerman president of Graniteville Company reports 1974 results show higher sales and earnings than 1973. Full year net sales 226.33 million, earnings before taxes 27.83 million, net earnings 13.68 million. Fourth quarter sales 53.56 million, earnings before taxes 6.75 million, net earnings 3.47 million or 1.62 per share.

Graniteville Company

Rep Rudnick To Meet On Unemployment And Utility Rates

Irene K. Rudnick appears at the University of South Carolina Aiken tonight for a public discussion on unemployment benefits and utility rate hikes. A representative from the South Carolina Employment Security Mission will discuss How to Receive Unemployment Compensation and lead a rate hikes debate. The meeting starts at 8 p.m. in room 107. public attendance is invited.

Irene K. Rudnick Aiken University of South Carolina South Carolina Employment Security Mission

Sheriffs Dept Investigating Two More Break-Ins In Aiken

The Aiken County Sheriff’s Department reports two additional break-ins. Neomia Harrison found her front screen door open upon returning from work and missing a stereo portable music center valued at 200 dollars a 21 inch black and white television set worth 200 dollars and a full sized bedspread priced at 24 dollars. Lou Brissie arrived to a broken window and missing AM FM radio and tape player valued at 60 dollars.

Aiken County

Service Station Dealers Elect New Officers

The Aiken County Service Station Association elected new officers Tuesday night at Farmers and Merchants Bank. Tom Tyler was chosen president, CB Williams vice president, Johnny Stevens secretary-treasurer, and William Twilly state director.

Aiken County Service Station Association Farmers and Merchants Bank Tom Tyler CB. Williams Johnny Stevens William Twilly

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