Islandton mourns Lotus Polk longtime Rice Patch member
Mrs. Lotus Polk 69 died Tuesday in a Hampton hospital. Funeral services at Rice Patch Christian Church at 5 p.m. with burial in the church cemetery. Survived by four sons Hensley Thomas Preston Gordon and Cecil Polk and four brothers. Funeral home Herndon & Sons Walterboro in charge with Rev. J D Shaw assisting. Burial in church cemetery. Friends may call at Augusta Road residence or Block's Funeral Home Edgefield.
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Islandton
Lotus
Orne Ready) Polk
Hampton
Rice Patch Christian Church
Church
Barnwell County
Hensley Polk
Thomas Preston Polk
Charleston
Gordon Polk
Brunson
Cecil Polk
L.P
Waynesboro
Solomon Ready
Graniteville
Herndon & Sons Funeral Home
Walterboro
W.H. McCain
J.D. Shaw
Ruth Upson
Edgefield
Annie Permenter
Trenton
Mack Upson
Aiken
Emma Moss
Philadelphia
Lucille Patterson
Augusta Road
Blalock
Death of Charles E. Axson in North Augusta
Charles E. Axson of 207 East Clifton Ave North Augusta died at home Tuesday. Funeral service will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Posey’s Funeral Home North Augusta with Rev. Max C E Zschiegner officiating. Burial at 3 p.m. at Springtown Baptist Church. He was born in Bamberg County and lived in North Augusta 11 years. he belonged to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Survived by widow Dora K. Axson six stepsons and three stepdaughters two brothers five sisters and other relatives.
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North Augusta
Charles E. Axson
East Clifton Ave
Posey
Max C.E. Zschiegner
Springtown Baptist Church
Bamberg County
Redeerher Lutheran Church
Dora K. Axson
Albert Sprehe
Paxton
Ill
Victor Sprehe
Milford
Delbert Sprehe
Dally
Kan
Raymond Sprehe
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Elmore Sprehe
Hayes City
Fla
Robert Sprehe
Kirksville
Ester Miller
Ruth Reynolds
Orangeburg
Louise Axson
Thomas Axson
Ralph Axson
Margaret Rhoad
Bamberg
Annie Mae Crowl
Motte
Carolina Axson
Columbia
Reba Davis
Blackville
Marie Sanders
George Upson dies at 71 in Edgefield County
George Upson 71 died Sunday in Edgefield County Hospital. The service was held today at 3 30 p m in Shaws Creek Church with the Rev.
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Edgefield
George Upson
Edgefield County Hospital
Shaws Creek Church
Aiken Standard Overview and Subscription Details
The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes each afternoon except Saturdays and Sundays. It lists address 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29801 and Post Office Box 456. Details on delivery rates include per week carrier and mail prices with yearly and multi month options.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S C
S.C
Associated Press
Television and crime feed a public craving for murder
Grant notes arrests rise after viewers imitate onscreen crimes. Crime shows dominate Nielsen lists as networks chase ratings. The piece humorously suggests Sesame Street as an antidote to sensational killings.
Mrs Lottie Daniel Dies In New York Resident of Anderson County
Mrs Lottie Daniel 61 of West Brentwood New York died Monday in a West Brentwood hospital Funeral arrangements are by Amos and Sons Funeral Home Johnston She was a native of Anderson County and lived in New York for years Survived by a son Horace Daniel of North Augusta Friends may call at the Daniel residence or Amos and Sons Funeral Home.
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West Brentwood
N.Y
Lottie Daniel
Amos and Sons Funeral Home
Johnston
New York
Anderson County
Horace Daniel
North Augusta
Daniel
Amos and Sons Funeral
Ballington Rites Held For Mrs. Carrie Ballington
Mrs. Jason W. Ballington 84 died Tuesday in a Columbia hospital. Funeral held today at 4 p.m. at Boiling Springs Methodist Church with Rev. James Lindsey officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by five daughters Ruth Taylor Henry Waits J Clarence Dreher Jr Joe L Shealy Vernell Bellamy and four sons Paskell J P Ballington Raymond Jason W Ballington Jr. Folk Funeral Home Willis ton in charge.
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Lexington
Jason W
Carrie) Ballington
Columbia
Boiling Springs Methodist Church
James Lindsey
Church
Lexington County
Ruth Taylor
Henry Waits
J. Clarence Dreher Jr
Joe L. Shealy
North Augusta
Vernell Bellamy
Williston
Paskell Ballington
J.P. Ballington
Raymond Ballington
Jason W. Ballington Jr
West Columbia
Folk Funeral Home
Annexation drive may shift as residents seek county action
NORTH AUGUSTA residents led by James B. McCauley push a 150 signature petition to spur annexation via Aiken County Board of Commissioners. A key issue is drainage from a new subdivision above Seymour Drive causing flooding. city can't help, prompting talks with the county and possible six month service extension at nine dollars every two months if annexation lags.
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North Augusta
Summerfield
James B. McCauley
McCauley
Aiken
Seymour Drive
Derrick Seeks Dorn's Seat in Post-Watergate Era
Derrick argues Watergate disrupts government and that involved parties must be prosecuted. He envisions the Greenville Aiken Golden Strip growing with industry and growth managed by long term zoning, energy policy, and inflation controls. He calls for full campaign finance disclosures, tax reform, and stable federal leadership, noting his 37 years in the South Carolina legislature and committee work.
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Derrick
Greenville
Aiken
Edgefield County
Nixon
Capi
Washington
House
Nuclear Advisory Board
Air Force Staff Sgt Rogert L Ray Arrives at Whiteman AFB
U S Air Force Staff Sgt Rogert L Ray son of Mrs Clarke Ray Huntington West Virginia arrives for duty at Whiteman AFB Missouri. Ray an aircraft radio repairman with a Strategic Air Command unit previously served at Udon Royal Thai Arb Thailand. The sergeant is a 1960 Huntington High School graduate. His wife Sharon is daughter of Mrs R F Shears Aiken South Carolina.
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U.S. Air Force
Rogert L. Ray
Clarke Ray
Huntington
W. Va
Whiteman Afb
Ray
Strategic Air Command
Udon
Royal Thai Arb
Thailand
Huntington High School
Sharon
R.F. Shears
Aiken
Great North Augusta Chamber names four vice presidents
The Great er North Augusta Chamber of Commerce appointed four vice-presidents to one year terms for 1974. Eric Presley is first vice-president internal affairs, Jim Hendrix handles economic development, Jesse McElmurray civic affairs, and Bill Fuqua public affairs. Mary Mittleberg noted plans to set 1974 priority projects and urged public suggestions at 279-2323.
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North Augusta
Greater
Yodeling Boss Finds Relief in Swiss Practice
Dr. Robert Barth of Rivella ltd. spends 15 minutes daily yodeling for physical and mental relaxation. He says he yodels everywhere and neighbors have not complained, claiming he even inspires them to join in.
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Rothrist
Switzerland
Robert Barth
Rivella Ltd
Dr. Barth
County Offices Move Faces Reworking Costs and Disputes
The Aiken County offices shifted operations to Chesterfield Street to free space for a steno grapher and a non support clerk. Total moves and new offices cost about 3 167.96 over budget with 326.86 in repairs and disputes over electrical work, plumbing, and space for six divisions.
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Court House
Clair H. Henkes Jr
Aiken
Hayes
Byrd
LaCouture
Board of Commissioners Housing Committee
Wade M. Brodie
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Hawaii Five-O
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J.W. Ballington
Aiken County
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Mike Harvey
Susan
Aiken Optimist Club
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Rhett Winters Jr
Harvey's
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Heart of Aiken Motel
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Dorn
Bata
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Gulf
Georgia
South Carolina
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North-Central
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Office For the Practice
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N.A. Chamber
Chesterfield
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Elliott Office Supply
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Board 29Th Commissioners
Fran Jolly
Newberry Street
William Coleman
House of Suits
Richland Ave
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