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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1975

Page

2

Death of Dr. James E. Ballard in North Augusta

Dr. James E. Ballard of 1147 Georgia Ave North Augusta died yesterday morning in an Augusta hospital. Funeral services tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Poseys Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Ted Jones officiating. Burial in Pineview Memorial Gardens with Masonic rites. He was a Kathleen Ga native, 11 years in North Augusta, Palmer Chiropractic College graduate, affiliated with American Chiropractic Association and South Carolina Chiropractic Association. Survived by widow Elizabeth Dumas Ballard, two daughters Jackie Burson and Betty Henegar, two brothers L M Ballard and A C Ballard, two sisters Una Fincher and Kathleen Johnson. Pallbearers listed and honorary pallbearers include Acacia Masonic Lodge, SC Chiropractic Association, Forest Hills Lions Club. Friends may call at residence or funeral home.

North Augusta James E. Ballard Georgia Ave Augusta Posey Funeral Home Chapel Ted Jones Pineview Memorial Gardens Ballard Kathleen Palmer Chiropractic College Davenport Iowa American Chiropractic Association South Carolina Chiropractic Association Jesse C. Lynch Post 71 Forest Hills Lions Club Belvedere United Methodist Barnesville Elizabeth Dumas Ballard Jackie Burson Monroe Betty Henegar Saluda L.M. Ballard Zebulon A.C. Ballard Deerfield Beach Fla Una Fincher Culdeen Kathleen Johnson Milledgeville Gary Salters James Swindler D.E. Bowen R.E. Bowen John Boutwell Dave Griffin Acacia Masonic Lodge

Clapton Announces Coast to Coast U S Tour Dates

Guitarist Eric Clapton and his band announce a major summer tour across 21 cities. The first leg begins in Tampa on June 14 and ends July 11 in St. Louis. A second leg through the South and West Coast starts in August.

Clapton New York Eric Clapton U.S Tampa St. Louis

Aiken Standard Publication Policy and Contact Details

The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes afternoons except Saturday and Sunday. Address 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29801. Postage paid in Aiken. AP dispatches rights reserved for local news and AP content. Advance payments policy and correction terms noted.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken S. C Associated Press Therm

Holley Confirmation Stalled as Senate Delays Vote

Judge Holley remains in office as no new appointment is made. McMillan notes a reconfirmation decision will come when Senate reconvenes next January. Martin opposed a delay but supports Holley today and plans to support him in January. Holley, magistrate for nearly 25 years, oversees Aiken County magistrates and budgets.

McMillan Senate Holley Martin Aiken County

Community Calendar listing multiple clubs and activities

Today events include health clinic at New Village Clinic in Trenton by appointment and various evening gatherings. Chess clubs meet in North Augusta and Virginia Acres. Optimist Club at S&S Cafeteria. Knights of Columbus at Spaulding Drive. Social Security info at Edgefield Courthouse. Food Stamp issuance at Wagener. Kiwanis at Ramada Inn. Senior Citizens program at North Augusta Recreation Center.

Planned Parenthood Aiken County New Village Clinic Trenton Augusta North Augusta S&s Knights of Columbus Spaulding Drive Edgefield O.E.O Wagener Kiwanis Club Ramada Inn North Augusta Recreation Center Planned Parenthood of Midland Valley Clearwater Civil Air Patrol Aiken Air Force Station Citizens Band Pine Log Road Virginia Acres Senior Citizens Clubhouse

School Board Approves Threefold Evaluation Initiative

The board adopted three evaluation forms for each job category to begin districtwide programs. Anonymous evaluators will assess principals teachers and non instructional staff to improve instruction. The district also updates special programs for learning disabled students and expands kindergarten units while seeking principals for North Aiken and Oakwood.

Shealy Willis William Gallman Gallman North Augusta Sheo Augusta Aiken High North Aiken Oakwood

Refugee Welfare To Be Reimbursed

The federal government will reimburse states for all costs of welfare medical and social services for Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees after resettlement. HEW Secretary Weinberger says funding supports shelter food and job help via national agencies or sponsors with emergency first payments possible.

Washington Caspar W. Weinberger Weinberger Ford HEW AFDC

Keadle and Cooper Reelected to Perry Council

Perry voters re elected L C Keadle Jr and Sherman Cooper to the town council. Each polled 20 votes, about one third of registered voters, with no opposition or write ins. Perry’s government includes four councilmen and a mayor.

Perry L. C. Keadle Jr Sherman Cooper Elec

Thief Breaks Into Warrenville Barber Shop

Warrenville police report a break in at McGee's Barber Shop. Entry through a broken window left blood on glass and walls, and $115 missing including a bubble gum machine. Investigators note the intruder was injured during the burglary.

Warrenville McGee Robert Funk Aiken County

House upholds vetoes on budget sections tied to home rule

The House sustained Gov. Edwards vetoes to parts of the state budget, saying provisions clash with the 1972 home rule amendment. The measure aimed to embed home rule goals into statute as courts limit legislative control over counties and cities.

House James B. Edwards Edwards

Siege at British Columbia Penitentiary Ends After 41 Hours

A 41 hour prison siege at the British Columbia Penitentiary ended with a female hostage killed and at least four people injured. Inmates armed with knives held 15 hostages, and authorities say they did not trigger the finale. Mary Steinhouser identified as the dead employee, two inmates among the injured.

New Westminster B.C British Columbia Jim Murphy Mary Steinhouser Murphy

Sparkle Abounds for Rockhounds in Idaho

Boise report highlights Idaho as a paradise for rockhounds. Rand McNally notes abundant agate and opal in the south, garnet and emerald in the north, with outdoor enthusiasts flocking to collect minerals.

Sparkle Boise Idaho Rand McNally Richard Dunlop

Woman Charged In Stabbing At Monetta

Lillie Mae Rae Ford of Monetta was arrested and charged with assault and battery with intent to kill for a stabbing at Ronald Watson's Store in Monetta Saturday night. Edward Quattlebaum, a migrant worker, was hospitalized with stab wounds. Chief Stan Vinings led the investigation and also reported a child molestation case resolved by the suspect leaving the state after parents refused to prosecute. All involved were migrant workers in the area.

Monetta Lillie Mae Raeford Ronald Watson Edward Quattlebaum Stan Vinings Vinings

Panic Gripped Gurney Camp Ex-Aide Says

Ex-aide James L. Groot testified that panic hit the Gurney camp in summer 1973 amid a fund raising scandal. He said frantic calls and hurried meetings sought to block disclosure of activities by fund-raiser Larry Williams as charges alleged an illegal slush fund from builder payoffs tied to Edward Gurney. Williams testified he collected nearly 400000 in Gurney's name from 1971 to 1973.

Tampa Fla Edward Gurney Gurney James L. Groot Larry Williams Joseph Bastien Ralph Koontz K. Wayne Swiger Federal Housing Administration Groot Watergate Williams Florida

Budget Stalled at drug abuse seminar in Histon Head

Commissioners L V Davis Forest L Kirby and Ralph F Cullinan sat quietly as Graybeal apologized for the inconvenience and postponed budget discussion until next Tuesday. A proposed resolution would appoint Rhea Burgess to Coordinator of County Finances. Kirby noted invited attendees and illnesses affecting several named individuals.

Histon Head L.V. Davis Forest L. Kirby Ralph F. Cullinan Graybeal Rhea Burgess Kirby Edmunds Cullinan Hilton Head Ray Savannah River Prosser

Also Mentioned on This Page

America Donna Bird J.E. Ballard Michael L. Laughlin Jimmy L. Martin Albert J. Dooley Aiken Bible Institute Smith-Hazel Recreation Center Woman's Club of Belvedere North Augusta Country Club Lions Club of Beech Island First State National Bank Golden Glow O.E.S Acacia Lodge Camellia Club St. John's Educational Building Aiken-Augusta National Audubon Society Augusta-Richmond County Library Linden St National Weather NOAA mid-Atlantic Great Lakes St. Lawrence Valley Plains Keadle Cooper Home United States Joseph Chester Rodgers Elise W. Rodgers Glenda C. Raburn Lewyn Rodgers Jessica Rodgers Gurney Camp Dad Poulan Swanner Richland Ave
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