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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1975

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals Graniteville and Beech Island

Funerals are planned for Clarence Doolittle of Graniteville who died in Aiken County Hospital with services at Posey's Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens Langley with pallbearers listed and calling hours at his daughter’s home. Irwin G Johnston 51 of Beech Island died at home. Funeral to be held at Poteet Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Hammond Cemetery. Mrs Johnston formerly of Augusta and Beech Island Post Office clerk. Surviving family includes a daughter Barbara Ann Johnston and son David Bruce Johnston among relatives. pallbearers named. Call at residence or funeral home for arrangements.

Graniteville Clarence Doolittle Aiken County Hospital Posey Funeral Home J.E. Dake Sunset Memory Gardens Langley Clarence Arthur Doolittle Danny Doolittle Arthur Doolittle Arthur Nichols Terry Keenan Andrew Burnett Ruby D. Cato Rennie St Beech Island Irwin G Virginia Davis) Johnston Lewis Road Poteet Funeral Home Chapel Greene Street William S. McInnis Hammond Cemetery Johnston Augusta All Saints Episcopal Church Barbara Ann Johnston North Augusta David Bruce Johnston James R. Lewis James R. Davis Ernest L. Davis Marion R. Davis Aurora Colo Pine Forest Baptist Church B.F. Coyle Melvin Miniter Church Toole Aiken County Curtis Baptist Church Curtis Baptist Byrdie Roberts Pat Erwin Ellen Galloway Warrenville Mary Harris Aiken Charles Wray Toole Charleston Rodney Lewis Toole Ross Toole Clearwater Mildred McLin Batesburg Maribelle Stapp Cincinnati Ohio George Funeral Home Joseph K. Schlacter Mealing Ave Funeral Home Chapel

Mrs O W Toole Dies at 71 in Warrenville Residence

Mrs. O W Toole also known as Bennie Hankinson Toole, 71, of Pine Log Road died yesterday at her home. Her death was reported in Warrenville. She was a resident of the Pine Log Road community and passed away peacefully at home.

Warrenville O.W Bennie Hankinson) Toole Pine Log Road

Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices from Aiken Area

The Aiken Standard reports funeral services for Milledge Wesley Widener 49 of Bath held at Posey s Chapel with burial at Pine Grove Cemetery. Surviving Widener include wife Ethel, two daughters Patricia Ann Durham and Laura Kay Widener, his father Cody Widener, and two brothers. Also listed are services for Mrs Toole of Warrenville and other local deaths with details on cases, kin, and burial arrangements in Aiken County.

Bath Milledge Wesley Widener Augusta Posey Funeral Home Langley L.V. Davis Pine Grove Cemetery Widener Aiken County Ethel Walden Widener Patricia Ann Durham Laura Kay Widener Cody Widener Douglas Elwood Widener William W. Widener Ben Kight Percy Bragg J.D Kight Wilbur Reames PH Holley Jim Walker Church St

Edward Punaro dies. North Augusta market owner

Edward Punaro of 435 East Ave North Augusta died Sunday in an Augusta hospital. He was 55 years a merchant and Punaro's Market owner, solo harpsis t for the Philadelphia Symphony, and a Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church member. Funeral at Westover Memorial Park with viewing and a Holy Rosary service at Platts Funeral Home Chapel. Surviving: two sons Angel o and Augustine Punaro, three daughters Teresa Itala and Clara, one sister Catherine Varallo. Memorials to Our Lady of Peace Building Fund.

North Augusta Edward Punaro East Ave Augusta Westover Memorial Park John W. Harrington Platt Punaro Viggiano Italy Our Lady of Peace Edward Samulski Peter Samulski Thomas Tantillo Anthony Tantillo Joseph Walker Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Building Fund

XM Reports Strong Deposits First Half 1975

Farmers and Merchants Bank shows a robust half year with deposits reaching 46 051 493 on June 30 up from 42 795 655 a year earlier. Net income for the first six months declined slightly from 1974’s record. earnings per share stood at 2.46 versus 2.75. The board declared a 25 cent quarterly dividend payable July 10, 1975 to holders of record June 30, 1975. President James D. McNair noted a stronger second quarter with improvement in May and June and expectations for continued growth. Burial for Bryan Whitehead will be in Pineview Memorial Gardens with funeral home viewing arrangements.

Farmers and Merchants Bank Board of Directors James D. McNair

Local Woman Rebecca Posey 75 Dies in Augusta Area

Rebecca Posey 75 of 210 Williamsburg St NE died Monday in Augusta hospital. Funeral arrangements by Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home Aiken. Native of Barnwell County she lived in Aiken long time and belonged to Ashley Grove Baptist Church senior choir. Survived by daughter Mary Ellen Booker Aiken and sons Willie Posey Washington DC and Belton Posey Canandaigua NY.

Rebecca H. Posey Williamsburg St Augusta Jackson- Brooks Funeral Home Aiken Barnwell County Ashley Grove

Welfare reform urged in Carleson report for South Carolina

The Carleson welfare study proposes $5.9 million in state savings and calls for tougher fraud prosecutions tighter eligibility checks and better verification of applicant information. It recommends job searches for recipients and a departmental reorganization with new attorneys, while noting limited anti fraud efforts in the state.

Carleson Department of Social Services Administration Department South Carolina James B. Edwards Department of Social Service R. Archie Ellis Barnwell Aiken County Richard T. Poore

Charges Dismissed in Civil Rights Case at Aiken County

Judge Blatt dismissed all charges against the defendants and barred media from printing argument details. Deliberations will consider three claims of race discrimination, state law color of law, and conspiracy to violate civil rights. Dr. Niles A Borop testified supporting Dr. Pierce and described sterilization practices and hospital consent procedures. Testimony resumes with more hospital personnel expected to testify.

J. Sam Nesbit Aiken County Hospital Niles A. Borop Dr. Pierce Aiken Borop American Medical Association Pierce

Community Calendar for North Augusta and area

Tonight events include Exchange Club at S&S Cafeteria, Lions Club at Grace United Methodist, American Legion Post 26, Park Commissioners in council chambers, Common Cause at USC Aiken, and AA groups at St. Bartholomew. Tomorrow features Chamber breakfast, Social Security info at Allendale Courthouse, Aiken County Museum hours, Senior Citizens Bridge, Immunization Clinic at Beech Island, Optimist Club, Chess Club, and Knights of Columbus at Spaulding Drive.

Exchange Club of North Augusta S&s Lion’s Club of Grace United Methodist Church American Legion Legion Home Park Commissioners Council Common Cause Usc-Aiken Allendale Aiken County Museum Senior Citizens Bridge Senior Citizens Clubhouse Aiken County First State National Bank Beech Island Optimist Club of Augusta North Augusta Recreation Center Knights of Columbus Spaulding Drive

Rotarians Hear Of Life In Red China

Augusta College president George A. Christenberry described life in China as lacking freedom and individual choice while noting no inflation unemployment or crime. He spoke to the Aiken Rotary Club after a three week visit with a group of state college representatives.

Red China Augusta College George A. Christenberry Aiken Christenberry U.S

Moving Judge Holley Faces Space Shuffle in Aiken

Chief Magistrate Glenn L. Holley has floated between offices as Aiken County reorganizes space for new clerk of court and planning offices. He cites lack of hearing room and a rushed schedule ahead of a July term while officials move departments through Annex No 4 and the courthouse.

Glenn L. Holley Holley Chesterfield Street Annex No. 4 Aiken County Martha Redd Division of Clerk of Court Registrar of Mesne Conveyance Building Inspection Office Aiken County Planning Commission Cleo Scott Sue Roe John M. Nixon Newberry Street Planning Commission Banksia Aiken Donnie J. Williams Williams

PSC Waiting on Tract Contract Renegotiation

ERDA and Du Pont say they agreed to modify the contract with SCE&G effective Jan 1 to renegotiate SRP power rates after PSC approval. Nathaniel Stetson of ERDA Savannah River Operation Office claims the agreement was not honored or presented to the PSC, while ERDA says it has paid the rate set by the power company since Jan 1 and seeks PSC-influenced adjustments once fuel costs change. PSC rates were only disclosed mid June.

ERDA du Pont Sce&g David M. Peek SRP PSC Nathaniel Stetson Savannah River Stetson Power

Sullivan is Knight of Year of Aiken Knights of Columbus

Richard S. Sullivan of Aiken received the Knight of the Year Award from the Aiken Knights of Columbus Council 3684 with John F. LaBonte retiring as Grand Knight. Sullivan promoted church and community activities statewide and sponsored an Easter Sunrise Service at Hopeland Gardens attracting 500. Other awardees included C. Joseph Selinger Joseph P. Noland Michael Sieczkowski Harry P. Young Kenneth E. Goa Thomas A. Murray Frank MeCrosson Ernest J. Pelletier and State District Deputy Sullivan who installed the 1975

Richard S. Sullivan Aiken John F. LaBonte Knights of Columbus Council Sullivan Hopeland Gardens C. Joseph Selinger Joseph P. Noland Michael Sieczkiwski Harry P. Young Kenneth E. Goa Thomas A. Murray Frank Me Crosson Ernest J. Pelletier

Citizens Aid In Arrests In Majik Mart Break In

Citizens helped police capture three suspects in the Majik Mart breaking and entering on Highway 1 in Clearwater. Deputies Renew Chipley and local residents recovered a broken plate-glass window, beer and wine from a vehicle, and identified two white males and a female juvenile from New Hampshire as involved. Gene Prescott and David J. Gandal were named in connection with the case. In Windsor a juvenile theft involved food, beer, cigarettes and $25. A 45 caliber single shot pistol valued at $150 was reported stolen from Beech Island resident Tommy Mixon.

Majik Marton Clearwater Edward Renew Aiken County Sheriff's Department Tim Chipley Manny Brooks Gene Prescott Gloverville David J. Gandal Ohio New Hampshire Luther Evans Route 1 Box Windsor Tommy Mixon P.O Beech Island

76 officers for the Aiken Council of the Knights of Columbus

Aiken Council of the Knights of Columbus announces 76 officers for the fraternal body. Members and attendees at the council meeting approved the slate and related duties for the upcoming year.

The Music Man shown at H Odell Weeks building details

The Music Man featuring Harold Hill returns to town as the Aiken Elementary PTA presents the film of the week. It plays tomorrow at the H Odell Weeks Activity building at 10 am and 2 pm with 50 cent admission and supervision requested for preschoolers.

Harold Hill Robert Preston Aiken Elementary Pta H. Odell

Country home questions to ask before buying

Are you hankering for the country life and a country home for you and your spouse. Check if the area is served by utility companies and if you must provide water and sewage. Most areas have power but telephones may be lacking. Deal with a real estate agent to be sure of what you are buying.

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