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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1980

Page

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Hopelands Soprano Maureen Simpson-Somers Tonight

Hopelands features soprano Maureen Simpson-Somers in a summer concert at 7 30 PM with pianist Antoine Cordahi. She will perform works by Purcell Schumann Donizetti Herbert Puccini and Floyd. The 1974 Winthrop College graduate studies vocal performance at Indiana University on a scholarship under Margaret Harshaw. The concert is free with parking at Mead Avenue and Whiskey Road near the Green Boundary Club. Patrons should bring blankets or lawn chairs.

Hopeland Gardens Maureen Simpson-Somers Antoine Cordahi Ms. Simpson-Somers Purcell Schumann Donizetti Victor Herbert Puccini Carlisle Floyd Alice D. Simpson Thomas A. Simpson Indiana Univeristy Winthrop College Metropolitan Opera Margaret Harshaw Mead Avenue Whiskey Road Green Boundary Club

Judge Peeples Opens One-Week Aiken County June Term

Traffic cases are expected to dominate aiken county general sessions court as judge Rodney A. Peeples leads a one week term. The solicitor’s office plans indictments for murder and sexual assault plus housebreaking and traffic cases. Monday focuses on guilty pleas.

Aiken County

Salley Officials Balk at $5000 Audit Bill

Salley officials refuse to approve a $5,000 charge for an audit of the town finances by Clyde B. Livingston and Co. of Orangeburg. The report questions whether the Chitlin Strut is a town function or one run by individuals liable for funds and calls for the town to establish a budget. The auditing firm is expected to attend the next town meeting.

Salley Clyde B. Livingston and Co Orangeburg

Aiken Board of Education Schedules Budget Hearing

The Aiken County Board of Education will not meet tomorrow night and will gather Tuesday June 17 for a public hearing on the 1980 81 budget. The budget adoption is set for Tuesday June 28 in the Educational Center conference room at 843 Edgefield Ave.

Aiken County Board of Education Educational Center Edgefield Ave

Break-Ins Reported In North Augusta Bath and Easley

Break-ins across Aiken County are reported with Ada Palmer, Wesley Carter, and Roy L. White as victims. Losses include jewelry, stereo equipment, a pistol, a TV, a water bed, and a CB radio with tools. New Ellenton Town Council to meet at 7 00 p m with no agenda.

Ada Palmer Rt. 3 North Augusta Aiken County Sheriff's Department Bath Wesley Carter Roy L. White Easley Georgia-Carolina Truck Leasing Company Clearwater Ellenton

Older golfer muses on carts versus walking on the course

A 50-year-old golfer jokes about younger players renting carts while his daughter notes they carry extra weight and may need space for beer. He says he plays soccer and racquetball for exercise and golf is just for fun. carrying a bag would end the enjoyment.

Primary election looms with multiple Aiken County contests

Tomorrow's primary will fill several seats in Aiken County and statewide races. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Democratic and Republican locations differ. Key races include solicitor with Sylvia Westerdahl versus Bob Harte, District 3 council with Adkison McElhaney Davis, and three South Carolina House seats. Local sheriff and coroner contests also on ballot.

Sylvia W. Westerdahl Bob Harte Aiken County Jack M. Adkison H. Michael McElhaney L.V. Davis South Carolina William Rees Joe Anderson Jr Scott Derrick M. Judson Busbee Robert O. Cooper Terry McMillan Bobby D. Kelly Jr William H Billy) Jones U.S. Senate Ernest F. Hollings Nettie DuRant Dickerson William Kreml Marshall T. Mays Charles Rhodes William K. Carley S.C. Senate Thomas Moore Charles Kneece Julian Dunbar Neal Forney Billy Caughman Senate Norma Russell Paul Grant George McCormick Edward Yarbrough Ralph Gunnells Robert A. Johnson Carrol Heath Carlos L Skip

Public Hearing Tonight For Aiken City Budget

Aiken City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading tonight at 7 30 p m in the council room of the Municipal Office Building 214 Park Ave on the proposed 1980 81 budget. If approved the millage would be 147 mills with higher water sewer and fire service charges and a Revenue Sharing Funds expenditure ordinance included.

Aiken Park Ave

OPEC Faces Price Compromise Talks in Algiers

In Algiers the divided OPEC begins formal talks on a price compromise that could lift the world oil bill and raise US gasoline and heating oil costs about 7.5 cents a gallon. Saudi Arabia opposes the deal, while Iraq proposes 32 dollars a barrel, and the group weighs a mixed pricing plan among hawks and doves.

Algiers Algeria Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries U.S Saudi Arabia OPEC Dove Tayeh Abdel- Karim United Arab Emirates Iraq

Clark Seeks U S Apology To Iran

Former US Attorney General Ramsey Clark urged an American apology for past actions in Iran. He said he would travel to Iran despite a presidential ban and criticized support for the deposed shah, urging cooling tensions over sanctions. He warned sanctions could push Iran toward the Soviet Union while hostages remain captive.

Paris Ramsey Clark United States Iran Clark Soviet Union

Heat and drought threaten crops and prices in Aiken County

Aiken County farmers report no rainfall and low prices amid stress on crops. Clemson Extension agent Allen Bayles notes curling leaves on soybeans, potential peach losses without rain, decent corn condition but pollination risk, and grazing disruptions as meat prices drop.

Aiken County Allen Bayles Clemson Bayles National Weather Service

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