04 Jul 1998
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1998
Page
1
North Augusta resident Frances Peck decorates East Avenue with an outsize Fourth of July display. Eleven Uncle Sam wind socks, four tall figurines, a three foot plush figure, and a glowing front door tribute fill her yard every year for ten years. She notes neighbors and visitors stop to photograph the patriotic scene.
In northeastern Florida 30,000 residents were ordered to evacuate as wildfires closed in from north south and west toward the Atlantic. Flags lined State Road 100 while 1,500 National Guard members joined traffic control and shelter operations at high schools and the Daytona Speedway amid the Fourth of July weekend crisis.
Arkenites mark the Fourth with sunshine fireworks and barbecues while enjoying a break from work. Local residents plan gatherings at pools beaches and backyards amid dry conditions and a call to refrain from fireworks.
Obituary notice for Joe Lewis Steadman of Wagener listed among local notices dated January 1 indicating his death and funeral arrangements pending with family names and services to be announced.
Georgia lottery Friday results list Cash 3 Midday 0 66 and Cash 3 Evening 88 5. The Big Game numbers are 6 96 38 39 46 with Big Money Ball 1. The post notes the drawing details and prize structure.
Miss Aiken County Dwella K Moton travels to Spartanburg to compete in Miss South Carolina. She blends academics with pageant service at Clemson University while planning medical studies and community outreach. The week includes autograph signings, rehearsals, private interviews, golf fundraiser events, and preliminary rounds begin Wednesday.
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