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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1980

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals list in Monetta and nearby towns

Obituaries record Benjamin A. Willis of Monetta age 61 dies in Aiken County hospital. Services at Bethel Baptist Church with Masonic Rites at Ridge Spring Cemetery. Also listed are Robert Lee Bell 29 of Columbia. Issac Maxwell Minus 63 of St. George. Henry Albert Gooding 80 of New Ellenton. Annie Hay 59 of New Ellenton. LaRom Mitchell 75 of Williston. and Robert Tucker 50 of Trenton. Funeral homes and survivors named.

Monetta Benjamin A. Willis U.S. 1 Aiken Bethel Baptist Church Ridge Spring Willis Aiken County Emmet Carrie Lou Willis S.C. Highway Department Ashley Grove Baptist Church Samuel Marshall Cathleen G. Bell Robert Xavier Bell Columbia Alice Wise Mamie Williams Lillie Mae Wise Spelmia Bell Roosevelt Wise John Wise Wayne Wise Vernia R. Bell Mamie Pontoo Albert Robinson Anthony Elliott Norman Moore Shields Winston Vern Woods Rudolph Baker ST. George Issac Maxwell Minus Lai John M.) Younginer North Augusta St. George United Methodist Church Minus Dorchester County Isaac M Lal Johnston Minus New Ellenton Henry Albert Gooding Green St Barnwell County Hospital Gooding Barnwell County Four Mile Baptist Church Williston LaRom Mitchell Marian Lewis Gladys Stringfield Folk Funeral Home J.D. Hartley L.G. Corder Mitchell Richmond County American Legion Rosemary Baptist Church Trenton Robert Tucker Mary L. Carter Graniteville Edgefield County Amos & Sons Funeral Home Johnston Mr. Tucker Science Hill

Allendale and Charleston Counties Show Safe and Risky Driving

State traffic data reveal Allendale County had the lowest death rate with one fatality in 1979 and the smallest economic loss at $500,000, while Charleston County had the most fatalities at 63 and estimated losses of $37.6 million. The report also notes alcohol-related fatalities in Spartanburg and Aiken’s rising collisions, plus a statewide 1979 total of 795 fatal crashes and 900 deaths. A WIC public meeting in Aiken County is set for June 17 to discuss program comments and outreach.

South Carolina Allendale County Charleston County Charleston Aiken County Spartanburg Aiken North Augusta Aiken County Council State Department of Health and Environmental Control WIC Brenda G. Willis Savannah

Aiken Standard Ahead of Payment Instructions Listed

Advance payments should be made to Aiken Standard IPBM Subscription. This notice directs subscribers on where to remit funds for ongoing service.

Aiken IPBM

Weather forecast stays dry with mild warmth ahead

Overcast morning gives way to no rain today and through the weekend. Tonight low near 60, Friday highs in the upper 80s. Saturday to Monday partly cloudy and dry with 60s lows and upper 80s to low 90s highs.

Louise Williams Bell 51 Dies in Aiken

Louise Williams Bell 51 of 341 Pendleton St. Aiken died yesterday in Richmond County. Native of Swainsboro Georgia she had lived in Aiken 33 years. Survived by widower Deloris Patten daughter James Ronald Bell and brothers Emmitt Williams and Johnny Williams. Funeral by Jackson-Brooks in Aiken.

Mr. Duval Peach Orchard Rd Richmond County New Bedford Mass Augusta Roger’s Recreation Center Robbie Raburn Duval Robbie Duval Armand Duval Massachusetts Rhea Andrade Connie Roy Louise Williams James F.) Bell Pendleton St Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home Aiken Deloris Patten James Ronald Bell Emmitt Williams Johnny Williams Norfolk

Aiken County picks two new senators in win for Caughman and Moore

In Aiken County Primaries F W Billy Caughman defeats Neal Forney for Senate Seat 3 in District 8 to face Norma Russell in November. Thomas L Moore defeats Charles Kneece to oppose Julian Dunbar for Senate Seat 1 in District 8. Gilbert E McMillan did not seek re election. Sheriff results show Heath 771 to 248 for Johnson with a stated error corrected by the Aiken Standard.

General Assembly F.W Billy) Caughman Neal Forney Norma C. Russell Senate Tom Turnipseed U.S. House Thomas L. Moore Julian Dunbar Moore Charles F. Kneece Gilbert E. McMillan Aiken Aiken County Aiken Standard Carrol Heath Robert A. Johnson Heath Johnson

Airstrip Gunfight as Smugglers Escape with Marijuana

Smugglers in two planes opened fire on drug agents during a rolling gunfight at a south Georgia airstrip. One plane fled after taking bullet holes. 1500 pounds of marijuana seized. Suspects William Brock and Barbara Sullivan arrested. another man wounded in Florida. Authorities say more arrests to follow.

Drug Enforcement Administration Georgia Bureau of Investigation Tom McGreevy Atlanta DEA Macon McGreevy Ellis William Lewis Brock Canal Point Fla Barbara Sue Sullivan Pahokee Stuart Florida Fitzgerald Georgia Mike Eason

Wagoner residents clash over amphitheater plan

Atkinson says petitions are the only recourse to block Copeland's amphitheater proposal while Copeland defends the project as a venue for theater and music. A public meeting is scheduled for Sunday June 29 at A L Corbett Middle School with Copeland ready to answer questions.

Atkinson Copeland Wagener A. L. Corbett

Aiken Community Calendar Highlights Evening Meetings

Local listings show 6:30 p.m. events at H. Odell Weeks Center and multiple groups at St. John's Church Pine Log Road and Richmond County Library. Other gatherings include the Health Care Clinic in Clearwater and the Aiken County Museum during the day. Contact Larry Wood at Aiken Standard for writes.

Aiken H. Odell Conway Diet Institute H. Odell Weeks St. John’s United Midland Valley Clearwater Aiken County H. Odell Wee Activities Center Queen City O.E.S Masonic Temple Narcotics Anonymous York St

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