Reward Fund Launched For Chivas Break-in Info
The Chivas Products Ltd break in prompted a fund to reward informers. City Councilman R S Perry Jr donated 100 dollars, citing pure devilment and meanness. The vandalism caused 20 000 to 50 000 dollars in damage and left 35 workers temporarily laid off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chivas Products Ltd
R.S
Skipper) Perry Jr
Perry
Aiken-Verenes
Edward G. Doyle
Trust Department
Farmers & Merchants Bank
P.O
Aiken
S.C
Truck Driver Killed in I-20 Guardrail Crash
William O Nettles 27 of Mobile Alabama died when his 1972 Chevrolet truck struck a guardrail on the eastbound I-20 near the 19 mile marker at 7 10 am. Coroner Sue Townsend said he turned sharply to avoid speeding and died of a broken neck. Nettles was in the Marine Corps and stationed in Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Nettles
Mobile
Ala
Aiken County
Sue Townsend
Nettles
Marine Corps
Case Closed on New Hope Death in Graniteville
Aiken County Coroner Sue Townsend ruled Jurese Wallace Simpkins died of a pulmonary embolism in her home near New Hope on June 23. Blood at the bedding was attributed to the embolism, and the Graniteville police confirmed all questions answered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graniteville
New Hope
Aiken
Sue Townsend
Wallace Simpkins
Forest Hill Lake
Wife Reports Spouse Missing Since Sunday
A New Ellenton woman reported her husband, Spencer Barefield Jr., missing to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Department after he went with his cousin to Hollow Creek Sunday night and did not return. Barefield is 52, black, 5 ft 4 in, about 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information should contact the sheriff’s department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ellenton
Aiken County
Sheriff’s Department
Julia Mae Barefield
Spencer Barefield Jr
Hollow Creek
Barefield
Spartanburg Firm Buys Barnwell Papers
Barnwell County's two weeklies, the Barnwell People Sentinel and The Williston Way, were sold July 1 to Community Communications Inc., a subsidiary of Community Newspapers Inc. The sale includes Lower Carolina Publishers printing operations, building, and equipment. Owners Mr and Mrs Robert Harris will remain associated with the papers. Community Communications runs multiple weekly and semi weekly papers across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnwell
Barnwell County
Spartanburg
Barnwell People-Sentinel
Williston Way
Lower Carolina
Robert C. Harris
Community Communications Inc
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Weekly Monthly Terms and Periods Overview
A brief listing of subscription durations including weekly weekly, monthly, three months, six months and twelve months options with pricing details and renewal terms. The item outlines commitment lengths, billing cycles and potential discounts for longer commitments.
Warrant Issued for Mealing in Augusta Burglary Case
Richmond County authorities issued a warrant for Clearwater man William Henry Mealing 19 on burglary charges linked to an Augusta residence at 2362 Washington Road on June 30. Mealing was arrested at a Belvedere burglary scene and faces two counts with 17-year-old Mary Templeton, who was released on bond. The Georgia warrant waits on bond in Aiken if posted. no bond yet for Mealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearwater
Richmond County
Augusta
Belvedere
William Henry Mealing
Aiken County
Washington Road
Jeff Turner
E.J. Wilhelm
Wilhelm
Mealing
Mary Kimberly Templeton
Hampton Circle
Miss Templeton
Meal
Georgia
Aiken
Fire destroys Jackson mobile home on Granville Plantation
A mobile home in Jackson near Granville Plantation was destroyed by fire on Wednesday night. Owner Bill Hutchinson said he was alone and had poured out a cigarette in an ash tray before disposing it in a trash can. The home valued at $8,000 with $3,000 in contents burned, and the case remains under investigation by Beech Island police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Granville
Beech Island Fire Department
Bill Hutchinson
Aiken County
Jerry James
Hutchinson
James
Lanier To Address Aiken Altrusa Club
The Altrusa Club of Aiken will hold its program meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at the Agricultural Services Building on Richland Avenue. Diana Lanier of the Clemson Extension Service will demonstrate food preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altrusa Club of
Aiken
Agricultural Services
Richland Avenue
Diana Lanier
Clemson Extension Service
Costs Of Catholic Schools Add To Problems
A compressed summary notes Catholic parochial schools face rising costs and enrollment declines. Tuition increases drive families to public options while lay teachers replace nuns raising salaries. Despite challenges, studies suggest parochial schooling boosts academic performance and church engagement, with reforms led by parents and administrators.
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Chicago
Joan Hughes
Aquinas High School
U.S
National Catholic Education Association
James Coleman
Reagan
National Commission On Educational Excellence
National Opinion Research Center
Coleman
NORC
Elinor Ford
New York Archdiocese
Fordham Prep
New York
Roland Cook
Diocese of
Grand Rapids, Mich
Ford
Fort Wayne-South Bend
Ind
Jeannine Jochman
William McManus
Robert Lockwood
Our Sunday Visitor
Harold Isenberg
Federation of Catholic Teachers
Catholic Church
Supreme Court
Congress
Albert Shanker
American Federation of Teachers
William McCready
Firefighters Save Part Of Aiken County Home
An attentive volunteer at Center Fire Department reported a Tuesday morning blaze and helped save part of a house near U S 1 and I 20 in Aiken County. Center Chief Donald Fulmer said the call came at 9 45 a m as the Raymond Fulmer family left for a day trip. Five trucks and 25 volunteers fought the fire with aid from Couchton and Aiken Public Safety. Most of the home was destroyed except for the garage and utility room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Fire Department
Aiken
U.S. 1
I-20
Raymond Fulmer
Center
Donald Fulmer
Couchton and
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New Hope Death
Carrier
PBM
Aiken Standard Pbm
Lanier
Altrusa Club
AP/News
National Catholic Educational Association
By Rick Hampson
Associated Press
Kathy Caola
Holy Angels
Richfield
Minn
Catholic Church In America
Heritage
Jim Hensley
Photography
Jim Hensley 00 DE Erdanse
Dunkin, Cassels, & Associates, P.A. Certified Public Accountants
Richland Ave
Ashhurst
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