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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1975

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals Norfolk VA and vicinity

Norfolk resident Alimae Townsend Moore dies at home. Private services planned at Bethany Cemetery officiated by Rev. Jack Hasty. She was born in Aiken and attended Coker College and University of South Carolina. Survived by two sons, a sister and a brother. Funeral arrangements by Peoples Funeral Home.

Norfolk Alimae Townsend Moore Bethany Cemetery Jack Hasty Charlotte N.C Walter W. Wise Trenton Carlos L. Townsend Aiken

Mrs S O Drakeford of Warrenville Dies at Home

Mrs. Samuel O. Drakeford a life long Aiken County resident and Calvary Baptist member died Thursday at her daughter’s home in Warrenville. Funeral 5 p.m. at Posey’s Funeral Home Chapel Graniteville with Revs. Delk and Hammond officiating. Burial Graniteville Cemetery. Survived by three daughters Laura Yaun Warrenville and Mrs Denzil W Smith Graniteville and Mrs Raymond Holley. one sister Mattie Bell Taylor Aiken. Pallbearers named.

Warrenville Samuel O Hettie Stroble) Drakeford Posey Funeral Home Graniteville Donnie Delk Franklin D. Hammond Drakeford Aiken County Calvary Bapttist Church Graniteville Co Laura D. Yaun Raymond A Holley Denzil W. Smith Mattie Bell S. Taylor Aiken Howard Reeves Ernest Thompson William Powell Tommy McElveen Wylie Bush Jr Marvin Zuelsdorf Laura Yaun Simon St

North Augusta Resident Rafe Cooks Dies

Rafe Cooks of 1715 Old Edgefield Road North Augusta died. The notice provides a basic obituary entry with the deceased name and residence.

North Augusta Rafe Cooks Old Edgefield Road

Aiken Standard Publisher Notes

Publisher disclaimer and mailing details for the Aiken Standard dated 1867. Notes include publication schedule, address, postal and AP rights, correction policy, and payment instructions for subscriptions and advance payments.

William Reese Baker CADES obituary notes long life

William Reese Baker 60 died yesterday. Funeral set for tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Hebron Methodist Church with Floyd Funeral Home directing. Burial in the church cemetery. Native of Williamsburg County son of the late M R D and Susan Du Bose Baker. Retired farmer and former worker for W Lee Flowers Co. World War Two veteran and Hebron Church member. Survived by wife Elizabeth T. Baker three daughters Grace Baker Benton of Manning Alice Whitehead Jr. of Ai ken Enid Graham of Atlanta Ga five sisters and two brothers and two grandchildren.

Elizabeth T. Baker William Benton Manning Robert T. Alice Whitehead, Jr Aiken William A. Enid Graham Atlanta Grace Baker Joe Kirby Bernice Ward Cades Jack Moore Lake City Lem Orbin St. Stephen George H. Baker Clemson J.B. Baker

Mrs Mable Niel dies. services planned in Aiken County

Graniteville resident Mrs Mable Niel 409 Seastrunk St died Wednesday in an Aiken County hospital announced by Miller's Funeral Home She was a native of Aiken County and Bethle hem Baptist Church member Surviving are three nieces Justine O Connor Gussie Johnson Jamaica Queens and Joan Young Jamaica NY and three nephews Willie Strother Jr Alfonza Strother Jamaica and Charlie Woods Graniteville Funeral arrangements to be announced at the funeral home.

Peoples Funeral Home Second Providence Baptist Church Mattie Cooks Elester Cooks Thomas Cooks Bernard Cooks Cooks North Augusta Ray Cooks Jr Belvedere Joan McKinney Gloria Benefield Augusta Christine Lyons Bath Vivian Robinson Savannah Lenora Cooks Graniteville Mable Niel Seastrunk St Aiken County Miller Aiken Bethlehem Baptist Church Justine O'Connor Gussie Johnson Poughkeepsie N.Y Joan Young Jamaica Willie Strother Jr Alfonza Strother Charlie Woods

Sign Vandalism Sparks City Efforts and Penalties

City officials warn vandalism of signs and property carries penalties up to $100 or 30 days in jail. Destruction of city or private property is prosecutable, with mailboxes under federal law. Residents on a Aiken street fight back by placing spikes under grass to deter vandals and flatten tires.

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Items Worth 417 Stolen From Windsor Home

The Aiken County Sheriff’s Department investigates a break in at Richard Boothe’s Windsor home Rt 1 Box 105. Goods valued at 417 dollars missing include two shotguns one rifle two tape players a tape player record player combo nine tapes 16 record albums a garden sprayer and a hair dryer. Entry suspected through a rear window. Also under investigation is the theft of tapes worth 100 dollars from Joan Moseley’s car Rt 6 Box 422 B New Bridge Rd Aiken along with an electric razor and a tape case.

Aiken County Sheriff's Department Richard Boothe Rt. 1 Box 105 Windsor Joan Moseley Rt. 6 Box 422-B New Bridge Rd Aiken

Dance To Benefit Teen-Agers In New Ellenton

Teenagers in New Ellenton will benefit from a dance tonight at the Civic Center from 8 p.m. to midnight. The New Ellenton Jaycees sponsor the event with all proceeds for Teen Town improvements. The New Jubilation Band provides live music. Tickets at the door are 1.00 for singles and 1.50 for couples.

New Ellenton Ter Ellenton Jaycees Civic Center

Three Sisters and Brother Mention in Local Notice

Three sisters Mrs. Cora Young of Aiken Mrs. Laura Davis of Orangeburg and Mrs. Lena Phillips of Norway along with brother Hampton Young of Norway are named in a family notice. Paul E. Gray of Redds Branch Road and the George Funeral Home are listed as contact or associated parties.

Cora Young Aiken Laura Davis Orangeburg Lena Phillips Norway Hampton Young Paul E. Gray Redds Branch Road George Funeral Home

Funeral services for Mrs Daisy Bussey Cullum observed

Mrs Daisy Bussey Cullum 78 of 1125 University Avenue Bronx died Monday at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Funeral services set for Sunday at 4 30 p.m. Mt Hill Missionary Baptist Church Montmorenci Rev J T Tate to officiate Burial in church cemetery She was born in Edgefield but lived in New York 35 years affiliating with Gethsemane Baptist Church Locally member of Heroines of Jerico Montmorenci Court No 242 and Union Progress Society Survivors include husband Levi Permenter son a sister four brothers and several nieces and nephews

Daisy Bussey Cullum University Avenue Bronx N.Y Bronx Lebanon Hospital Mt. Hill Missionary Baptist Church Montmorenci J.T. Tate Church Cullum Edgefield New York Gethsemane Baptist Church Heroines Jerico Montmorenci Court No Union Progress Society Lelia Byrd Willie Mae Houston Naomi Dunbar Aiken Levi Permenter Carrie Grant Cornelia Bussey Rev Taft Miller Dock Bussey Philadelphia Isiah Bussey Windsor

Mrs. Myrtis Gray 74 dies in Aiken County hospital

Mrs. Myrtis Young Gray 74 of Rt 2 Montmorenci died yesterday in an Aiken County hospital. Funeral 3 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church Montmorenci with Rev. Herbert J. Gladden Jr. officiating. Burial in church cemetery. native of Orangeburg County and long time Aiken County resident. Survived by two sons W. S. Gray of Marion and Paul E. Gray of Aiken. Also mourned by daughters in Columbia and Aiken associations. Burial at church cemetery.

William L Myrtis Young) Gray Rt. 2 Aiken County First Baptist Church Montmorenci Herbert J. Gladden Jr Church Orangeburg County R.S Rita) Barwick Columbia Frank X Delores) Zeller R.C Reya) McCormack Aiken W.S. Gray Marion Paul E. Gray

Johnston Youths Drown When Boat Flips In Pond

Two 17 year old youths Sammy Jones and Michael Black drowned when a small fishing boat overturned in a farm pond near Johnston Edgefield County. Three youths were aboard the boat. one swam to safety. The pond spans about 10 acres.

Johnston Edgefield County Sammy Jones Michael Black Near Johnston Sheriff's Department

Planning Commission debated planner duties and subdivision approvals

The County Planning Commission discussed refining planner qualifications requiring a master’s in urban planning with two years experience or ten years in planning without the degree. They considered a tentative planner advertisement and approved a 24 foot road width for Horseshoe Bend Subdivision. Revenue sharing funds totaling 34 758 were allocated, with 26 208 for operating costs and 8 550 for capital costs. The next meeting is August 14 and Wind Tree Subdivision preliminary approval was sought. The speaker Dr Marion Griffin will address the Aiken Chapter of the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship at Virginia Acres Park at 7 30 p.m. Public attendance invited.

Planning Commission Vince Thornburg Board of Commissioners Marion Griffin Aiken Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship International Virginia Acres Recreational Park Griffin Davidson N.C Asheboro First Presbyterian Church

Community calendar events in Aiken area listed

Today events include Aiken County Library hours, Food Stamp issuance at First State Bank Beech Island, Bridge at Virginia Acres Park, and Queen City Chapter 141 OES at Laurens Street. Tomorrow adds AA meetings at St Bartholomew Church and more church and civic activities Sunday across Aiken Barnwell and vicinity.

Aiken County Library First State Bank Civic Room Beech Island Recreation Department Virginia Acres Park Queen City O.E.S Masonic Lodge Laurens St

Clearwater Church To Screen So Long Joey Movie

The Clearwater First Baptist Church will show the new film So Long Joey this Saturday at 7 p.m. It tells the true story of Dave Boyer, an entertainer who was ordained after overcoming drug addiction and alcoholism.

Clearwater First Baptist Church Joey Dave Boyer

Installation Service Set For Rev William Blair

Aiken residents will attend an installation service Sunday at South Aiken Presbyterian Church for Rev. William Allan Blair new pastor. The 4 30 p m service will be followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall. City and county officials and the public are invited.

South Aiken Presbyterian Church William Allan Bill Congaree Presbyery E. Langston Haygood First Presbyterian Church Winder Edinburgh Scotland Jerry G. Robinson C. William Solomon McGregor Presbyterian Church Irma Robert L. Griffin Fort Gordon

Shrine Parade Planned Across Aiken McCormick Edgefield

Jamil Temple Shrine Day features three parades on Saturday July 19 beginning at 10 30 a m in Aiken along Park Avenue then proceed to McCormick Main Street at 2 30 p m and Edgefield Highway 25 at 5 p m Aiken Shrine Club hosts a 1130 a m barbeque lunch for 250 per person followed by a steak dinner 5 7 p m and a Shrine Day Dance 9 p m to 1 a m at St Angela High School Gymnasium

Aiken McCormick Edgefield Park Avenue Aiken Shrine Club Main Street Highway 25 St. Angela High School

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Alimae Moore S.O. Drakeford Rafe Aiken Standard Rutland Drive S. C Associated Press William Reese Baker Aiken Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Club of Edward R. Bryant Kiwanis Club B.C. McClain Herman Hahn Mandle Surasky McClain Aiken Businessmen’s Club Kiwanians Ramada Inn Paul Jennings Pagen Mrs. Daisy Cullum W.L. Gray Atlantic Coast Southwest Rockies Plains Country Estates Health Department Horseshoe Bend Board of Com Miracle Group St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church Church of Your Choice Barnwell Aiken County Museum Rotary Club Commercial Hotel Georgia-Carolina Stamp Club Virginia Acres American Association of Retired Persons Senior Citizens Aiken City Council Clearwater Church RAPCO Blair Grace Presbyterian Church Robert L. Folger Fairview Presbyterian Church Donald M. Law Red’ Ward South Aiken Pinson Presbyterian Church Pinson Ala Virginia Evans Rd Aiken Estates W.A. Blair Grace Brethren Church Aiken Community Playhouse Steve W. Taylor Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist Whiskey Road Hayne Avenue Oan Mir Baptist Eureka Baptist Highway 191 Eureka S.C John Arthur Gospel Frome Fem
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