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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1973

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals Perry Townsend Townsend III 25 Aiken

Perry William Townsend III of 744 Teague St. N. W. died Friday in Edgefield after a brief illness. Funeral services were Sunday at George Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don T. Shelton officiating and burial in Bethany Cemetery. He was a native of Aiken and a Seventh Day Adventist. Survivors include his mother Margie D. Townsend, sister Nita Townsend of Columbia, maternal grandmother H. Marion Duches of Aiken, paternal grandmother Mayo Townsend of Aiken. Pallbearers: William B. Bates Stewart E. Burroughs Dr. Percy E. Dunagin Gregory D. Fowler Michael H. Fowler Ollie D. Fowler.

Perry William Townsend III Teague St. N. W Aiken Edgefield George Funeral Home Chapel Don T. Shelton Bethany Cemetery Seventh Day Adventist Church Margie D. Townsend Nita Townsend Columbia H. Marion Duc

Ward-Miss Lillie Mae Williams dies. funeral announced

Lillie Mae Williams 53 of Ward died Saturday at Greenwood Hospital. Funeral services are announced by Amos and Sons Funeral Home in Johnston. She was a Saluda County native and Pine Hill Baptist Church member. Surviving: six children James Williams Baltimore Hattie Mae Williams Ward Benjamin Williams New York Barbara Jean Elmore Brooklyn Diane Williams Ward Mason Williams Ward. one brother James Williams Ridge Spring. Friends may call at Amos and Sons Funeral Home Johnston.

Ward Lillie Mae Williams Greenwood Amos and Sons Funeral Home Johnston Saluda County Pine Hill

Funeral for Marco Werner Held in Clearwater

Private services were held for Marco William Werner 24 son of Mr and Mrs Max A Werner of Aiken Burgundy Road Bur gundy Road Aiken over the weekend in Clearwater Florida. He was fatally injured in an automobile accident in Florida Burial was in the family mausoleum in Charleston West Virginia Surviving are his parents Max A Werner III one sister Mrs Nan S Blake of Austin Texas and his grandmother Mrs Mollie J Werner of Aiken.

Marco William Werner Max A. Werner Burgundy Road Aiken Clearwater Fla Florida Charleston W. Va Max A. Werner III Nan S. Blake Austin Texas Mollie J. Werner

Aiken Standard Publishing Details and Rates

Aiken Standard established 1867 issues afternoons except Saturdays and Sundays. Published by the Aiken Standard with address 124 Rutland Drive, Aiken South Carolina 29801. Rates listed include carrier and mail options with renewal terms and correction policy.

Mrs Brooks Green dies. services set at Mt Beulah Church

Mrs Eugenia Baggott Green widow of Brooks Green died after brief illness. Funeral 3 p.m. today at Mt Beulah Baptist Church with Rev Kenneth McDonald and Hoyt Murray officiating. Burial in Johnson Family Cemetery. Survived by three daughters Geneva Cushman Myrtle Miller Irene Yarbrough, three sons Walter Woodrow Charles, 12 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.

Windsor Brooks Eugenia Baggott) Green Brooks Green Mt. Beulah Baptist Church Kenneth McDonald Hoyt Murray Johnson Aiken County Beulah Baptist Church Geneva Cushman Myrtle Miller Irene Yarborough Gilbert, S.C Walter Green Woodrow Green Windosr Charles Green Spartanburg George Funeral Home Gerald Cushman Edward Cushman Raymond Cushman Freddie Johnson Jimmy Cushman Lamar Miller

Funeral services for Ben Lewis Sr. held in Aiken

Ben Lewis Sr. of Route 5 Aiken died Thursday. Funeral services are today at 3 p.m. at Mt Harris with Joseph Harrison officiating. Burial follows at Mt Anna Mt Harris Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence of his daughter Mrs Geanette Oliver at 940 Callahan Dr or Jackson Brooks Funeral Home.

Ben Lewis Sr Route 5 Aiken Mt. Harris Baptist Church Joseph Harrison Mt. Anna- Mt. Harris Geanette Oliver Callahan Dr Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home

Death Notice for Mrs Lanham Sr Belvedere

Mrs Lanham Sr Annie Mae Lanham died June 14 in a local hospital. Funeral Sunday at Old Piney Grove with W H McCain officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by widower George Lanham Sr of Belvedere, eight daughters in Brooklyn and North Augusta, and two sons George Lanham Jr and John B Lanham, both of North Augusta.

Belvedere George Annie Mae) Lanham Sr Old Piney Grove Baptist Church W.H. McCain George Lanham Sr Fannie Mae Simpkins Matilda Clark Hattie Brown Ida Lee Brown Brooklyn N.Y Annie Collier Minnie P Mackie Rosetta Colbert Florence Mealing North Augusta George Lanham Jr John B. Lanham

Death Notice for George W. Watkins of Aiken

George W. Watkins of Aiken died Saturday at his home after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by George Funeral Home. He was a native of Virginia, retired salesman, and lived in Aiken and Batesburg. He belonged to Batesburg-Leesville Masonic Lodge 138. Surviving: George W. Watkins Jr. of Newport News, Virginia, and sister Mrs. Mary Jones of Rescue, Virginia. Friends may call at George Funeral Home.

George Funeral Home Watkins Virginia Aiken Batesburg Heart of Aiken Batesburg - Leesville Masonic Lodge George W. Watkins Jr Newport News Mary Jones Rescue

Several Break-In Probes Across Multiple Locations

Sheriff's deputies investigate weekend break ins including a Gloverville trailer theft of 25 tapes worth 7 dollars each and 10 gold pieces. Belvedere Book Inn reported missing items amid break in. Rocky Spring store entry reports rod and reel shaving lotion 12 knives and soft drinks. Aiken Police probe $25 impact wrench stolen from Tylers Exxon and $125 vandalism at Vanwood.

Sheriff's Deputies Gloverville Diane Peacock McCray Belvedere Book Inn Henry Quattlebaum Rocky Spring Aiken Tyler Richland Newberry St Vanwood

Mrs Mary Estelle Flynn Rites Held In Augusta

Mrs Mary Estelle Flynn of 428 Ellis Street Augusta died Saturday in a local hospital. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Magnolia Cemetery officiated by Rev Noel Swanson. She was a lifelong Augusta resident and a Mormon retired from the textile industry. Surviving are her widower two daughters Jeanette Moore and Annette Way both of Warner Robins Ga two brothers Lemman Gibson Augusta and J H Gibson Florida two sisters Lonnie Rutledge Langley and Louise Kinney Augusta Elliott Sons Inc Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Augusta Harry A Mary Estelle) Flynn Ellis St Magnolia Cemetery Noel Swanson Flynn Jeanette Moore Annette Way Warner Robbins Lemman Gibson J.H. Gibson Florida Lonnie Rutledge Langley Louise Kinney Elliott Sons, Inc., Funeral Home

Paving Authority Up For Discussion In Aiken County

Aiken County Commissioners debate who controls road paving and whether the Delegation or the Board of Commissioners should direct state highway projects. County Attorney William Lynn notes the attorney general’s ruling, possible delegation hands off, and risks to local roads.

Aiken Aiken County William Lynn Lynn Ronald LaCouture Board of Commissioners of Board of Commissioners Highway Department State Highway Department South Carolina

North Augusta Man Elected State Legion Commander

Nathan Wolfe a 42 year old Korean veteran from North Augusta wins the title of state commander of The American Legion at Myrtle Beach on a Saturday election. He defeats Edwin Malloy a World War II veteran from Cheraw who sought a second bid for the one year post leading the state’s largest veterans group.

Myrtle Beach Nathan Nat) Wolfe North Augusta American Legion Edwin Malloy Cheraw

County Budget Meeting Agenda Highlights

Ronald LaCouture will introduce the new departmental manager for the county shop. Items include Gentry Land residents paying program, Waste Water Treatment Plan Scheme No. 1 for Horse Creek Basin, Langley Elementary School crossing report, elected officials insurance, paving policy for county road acceptances, auditing consultant recommendations, ten Mental Health Board appointments, revenue sharing expenditure authority, and appointments to the Lower Savannah Regional Planning and Development Council and the Department of Social Services Board.

Ronald LaCouture Horse Creek Mental Health Board Lower Savannah

Aiken Sets Saturday Deadline for Bike Licenses

The city enforces a bicycle licensing law starting Saturday to curb theft and improve safety. Officer Mike Coleman reports about 780 bikes already registered. riders will receive warnings for traffic violations. Registration occurs at the police department Tuesday and Thursday 1 p.m. to 4 30 p.m. with a 50 cent license fee.

Police Department

Migrant Worker Held After Johnston Shooting

Clarence Russell of the Lewis and Hart migrant camp in Johnston is jailed without bond on assault and battery with intent to kill following a Sunday shooting. Warren Taylor was listed in serious condition after being shot once in the stomach at 9 30 p m and transported to Aiken County Hospital then to Talmadge Hospital in Augusta Edgefield Sheriff H H Griffith said.

Aiken Aiken County Edgefield Johnston Edgefield County Sheriff's Department H.H. Griffith Clarence Russell Lewis and Hart Warren Taylor Taylor Aiken County Hospital Talmadge Hospital Augusta

Part time nursing shifts spark area hospital debate

Nurses discuss part-time work barriers at Aiken County Hospital while Augusta's Talmadge and St Joseph's recruit. Weighs pay and travel costs, orientation requirements, and meal benefits. Staff cite rotation flexibility as a key factor in choosing employers.

Madge R.N Augusta’s St. Joseph's Hospital Augusta Aiken County Hospital Talmadge Hospital Aiken Farmer Augusta Hospital Miller

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