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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1973

Page

2

Sam Smalls dies. funeral set in Blackville church

Sam Smalls of Blackville died Sunday night at home. Funeral services will be held Friday at 5 p.m. at Maddonia Baptist Church with burial in Blackville Cemetery. He was a retired Schofield High School custodian and longtime deacon. Survived by widow Ollie Smalls and a large extended family. Green's Funeral Home is in charge. Friends may visit at his son's residence or Posey's Funeral Home until one hour before services.

Macedonia Baptist Church Blackville Barnwell County Smalls Schofield High School Aiken Great Cypress Baptist Church Ollie Smalls Louise Barnes Ft. Lauderdale Fla Pernell Smith Buelah Nicholas Cape May N.J Adell Harley Green's Funeral Home Homer Clark Aiken Ave Warrenville Posey Graniteville

Reverend Haskell Clark 84 dies in Aiken nursing home

Judge Haskell Clark 84 of Graniteville and Aiken County died Monday in a local nursing home. Funeral services conducted at Calvary Baptist Church Graniteville with burial in Graniteville Cemetery. Survived by two daughters Mrs Paul Burnett and Mrs Sam Smith three sons Homer Marion James Clark a sister and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pallbearers named from family and friends.

Graniteville Haskell Clark Aiken Calvary Baptist Church Albert Atkinson C.C. Allbrooks Edgefield County Aiken County Clark Graniteville Company Paul Burnett Sam Smith Warrenville Homer Clark Marion Clark James Clark Wilbur Turner Johnston

Aiken Standard History and Publication Details

Aiken Standard published since 1867 issues in afternoons except Saturdays and Sundays. Advertisers receive correction in the next issue if errors occur. rates listed for carrier and mail delivery.

Local Matriarch Lillie Williams Dies in Johnston

Mrs Lillie Mae Williams died Saturday at Self Memorial Hospital Greenwood. Funeral held at Pine Hill Baptist Church with Rev Phinizy officiating burial at Mt Alpha Cemetery Ward. She was Edgefield County native and member of Pine Hill Baptist and Young Ladies of Honor. Survived by three daughters Hattie Mae Dianne Bobbie Elmore three sons Nathan Benjie James and one brother James Williams.

Johnston Lillie Mae Williams Self Memorial Hospital Greenwood Pine Hill Baptist Church Phinizy Mt. Alpha Ward Edgefield County Williams Pine Hill Bobbie Elmore Brooklyn Nathan Williams Benjie Williams James Williams Capitol Heights Ridge Spring Amos & Sons

Mrs. C. C. Watson Rites Set at Graniteville Cemetery

Mrs. Calvin C. Watson 66 of Graniteville died Monday in an Augusta hospital. The service will be held at Graniteville Cemetery with Rev. Atkinson and Rev. Parsons officiating. Survived by widower Alyce Sharpe daughter seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. stepped relatives and siblings noted. Pallbearers listed and viewing at Posey’s Funeral Home and residence prior to services.

Graniteville Calvin C Mary Johnston) Watson Augusta Calvary Baptist Church Albert Atkinson Barbee O. Parsons Edgefield County Aiken County Watson Granitevilleompany A. H. Lowe Laurel Drive Posey

Langley School Light Crossing Plan Fast Tracked

County Recreation Commission names C H Williams and George Looney to the panel and votes to install a blinking crossing light at Langley Elementary on Route 421 if the school covers electricity. The board also extends insurance benefits to all elected full time county employees.

C.H. Williams George Looney Recreation Commission S.C

Bike Registration Days Are Extended in City Park

Public Safety Director J C Busbee announced three additional bike registration days this week due to overflow. More than 150 bikes were registered yesterday under Officer Mike Coleman as the effort continues in the parkway in front of the Municipal Building, rain site the Municipal Auditorium.

J.C. Busbee Busbee Mike Coleman Multieffort

Departments Must Make Quarterly Reports

Aiken County Commissioners voted to require all departments to file written quarterly reports detailing personnel, operating and capital expenditures and explanations of unusual items. First reports due October 16, with selected agencies to present activities to the board each quarter.

Aiken County

Juvenile Arrested In Break In At Aiken Distributing

Aiken Police Detective Division arrested a 4 year old black male juvenile in connection with yesterday’s break in at Aiken Distributing Company. Stolen were $9 from petty cash, a pickup truck, and eight 112 pound bags of soy beans valued at $150. Complainant was Clinton Hallman of 550 Orangeburg Street.

Aiken Police Department Aiken Distributing Company Clinton Hallman Orangeburg Street

Festival costs strain North Carolina sheriff and locals

The North Carolina festival cost over 100000 for local and state governments. Promoters Bob Ford and Danny Born argued traffic was heavier than expected due to proximity to a rock festival and 280 bands were invited. Officials warned stretched sheriff’s staff and discussed possible county protections.

Couture North Carolina Aiken Ford LaCouture Sheriff's Department

Gas Shortage Across Stations Follows Uncertain Supplies

Continued from Page 1A station owners discuss gas availability. John Newton notes reduced hours but higher next month's allotment at his Exxon. Berry says current supply is steady with possible tomorrow shortage. Gulf outlets report tightness with June limits and July uncertainty. Hess station claims ample supply due to in-house refineries.

Exxon John C. Newton Berry Shell David Berry Gulf Steve Boatright Boatright Bob Hankonen Hess Station Richland Avenue Hess

Stockade Handed to State for Pre Release Center

Commissioner and county administration decide to turn the stockade over to the state for the pre release center after a detailed 15 page memorandum by LaCouture. The study outlines alternatives and the lack of background data, cost figures, inmate classification, rehabilitation programs, and policy disagreements as major issues driving the decision.

LaCouture

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Sam Smalls H. Clark Aiken Standard Rutland Drive S. C Associated Press Lillie Williams C.C. Watson Arthur Courtney Milton Smith Windsor Smith Monetta High School Columbia Whittle Ford Bob Ford Danny Born LaG@outure Lynn Great Lakes W.B. Simmons Simmons Honkonen Ake Wy Regal Ross Regal Service KTS Lot Stockade Rew Kye Mitchell SI Ino
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