Deaths and Funerals in New Ellenton and Ridge Spring
NEW ELLENTON Mrs Nelma Gibson Taylor 43 of 511 Forest Circle New Ellenton wife of Don W Taylor Jr died yesterday at Aiken County Hospital Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church with Rev Charles G Perkins officiating Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was a native of Old Fort NC and lived in Aiken County 16 years A member of Corinth Baptist Church was a licensed practical nurse at the New Ellenton Nursing Home Surviving widower two sons Roger Allen Taylor John Taylor a daughter Donnelle Shelia Taylor and her parents Mr and Mrs Charlie Gibson Pallbearers listed RIDGE SPRING Willie Kenner 77 of Ridge Spring died March 5 in a Hempstead NY hospital after extended illness Funeral services will be tomorrow at 3 30 p.m. at Jerusalem Baptist Church Ridge Spring with Rev Thomas Ligens officiating Burial in church cemetery He was a native of Ridge Spring a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church Surviving three sons John Arthur Kenner Willie J Kenner and Sammy Lee Kenner all of New York three daughters Mrs Clyde Pope of Ridge Spring Mrs Minnie B Bush and Mrs Mary Wells both of New York three sisters Mrs Azalea Gibson of Aiken and Mrs Carrie Gomillion and Mrs Rosa B Lloyd both of New York
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New Ellenton
Nelma Gibson Taylor
Forest Circle
Don W. Taylor, Jr
Aiken County Hospital
Corinth Baptist Church
Charles G. Perkins
Old Fort
N.C
Roger Allen Taylor
John Taylor
Miss Donnelle Shelia Taylor
Charlie Gibson
H. L. Flippen
Max Scoggins
W. Z. Brazwell
Bruce Bowery
Herbert Parrot
Harold Rhoad
H. H. Holt
R. E. Graddick
Ridge Spring
Willie Kenner
Hempstead
N.Y
Jerusalem Baptist Church
Thomas Ligens
Church
John Arthur Kenner
Willie J. Kenner
Sammy Lee Kenner
New York
Clyde Pope
Minnie B. Bush
Mary Wells
Azalea Gibson
Aiken
Carrie Gomillion
Rosa B. Lloyd
Miss Myrtle Rushton Dies at 79 in North Augusta
Miss Myrtle Rushton 79 of North Augusta died Wednesday in an Augusta hospital after a service at Bethlehem Methodist Church officiated by Rev James W Johnston. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A Saluda County native she belonged to Johnston's Bethlehem Methodist Church. Survived by sister Mrs Robert Able of Saluda and brother D Claude Rushton of North Augusta.
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North Augusta
Myrtle Rushton
Augusta
Bethlehem Methodist Church
James W. Johnston
Church
Rushton
Saluda County
Johnston
Robert Able
Saluda
D. Claude Rushton
Mrs Essie Trowell Jones Rites Held At Mt Hill Baptist
Funeral services for Mrs Essie Trowell Jones of Brooklyn who died Saturday at a New York hospital were held today at 3 p.m. at Mt Hill Baptist Church with Revs G C Williams and Nathaniel Irvin officiating. Burial followed. Surviving are two sisters Miss Clyde Trowell and Mrs Elizabeth Brown, five brothers Frank Willie Trowell Rev Jacobs C Trowell Ben and Charlie Trowell.
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Essie Trowell Jones
Brooklyn
New York
Mt. Hill Baptist Church
G. C. Williams
Nathaniel Irvin
Church
Clyde Trowell
Elizabeth Brown
Augusta
Frank Trowell
Willie Trowell
Montmorenci
Jacobs C. Trowell
Aiken Standard Publication Notice
The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes weekdays except Saturdays and Sundays. It is printed in Aiken South Carolina and carries Associated Press and United Press International content with corrections offered in the next issue. Pricing includes carrier and mail rates.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S. C
S.C
Associated Press
United Press International
Suit Filed To Halt Enforcement Of New Tax Certificate Law
A friendly suit filed in circuit court seeks to halt a requirement that motorists present a certificate showing personal property taxes are paid to obtain license tags. Rep. John H. Williams proposes an exemption for Aiken County by redefining tax year terms. The suit names Aiken County Treasurer Frank Thomas and Comptroller General Henry Mills as defendants.
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John H. Williams
D-Aiken
House
Aiken County
Judiciary Committee
Frank Thomas
South Carolina
Henry Mills
Williams
Georgia
Thomas
Harold E McLaughlin dies in Graniteville
Harold E McLaughlin of 112 Gregg Ext Graniteville husband of Mary Sue Cook McLaughlin died yesterday at Aiken County Hospital. Funeral plans by Posey’s Funeral Home Graniteville. Native of Washington he lived in Graniteville for years attended Bethel Baptist Church and worked as a welder. Surviving are widow three daughters Judy E McLaughlin Susan Gayle McLaughlin and Sharon McLaughlin a brother Charles McLaughlin.
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Graniteville
Harold E. McLaughlin
Gregg Ext
Mary Sue Cook McLaughlin
Aiken County Hospital
Posey
McLaughlin
Washington
Bethel Baptist Church
Aiken
Judy E. McLaughlin
Susan Gayle McLaughlin
Sharon McLaughlin
Florence
Charles McLaughlin
Akron
Record of World Deepest Permafrost Depths
The ground around Point Bar row Alaska is frozen to 1330 feet. Thule Greenland freezing reaches 1000 feet. The deepest permafrost yet measured 2850 feet is in Eastern Siberia.
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Point Barrow
Alaska
Thule
Greenland
Siberia
Belvedere Funeral for Bennie E. Redd
Bennie E. Redd 82 of Belvedere died Tuesday after an extended illness. Funeral at Montmorenci Baptist Church today at 4 p.m. Rev. C. B. Love officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by two daughters Marina Parkman Addie Bushee four sons David T. Redd Hammond Redd G E Redd Wyman Redd a sister Miss Josie Redd. Pallbearers J D Redd Roland Redd Olin Redd L T Redd Ellis Redd Otis Redd.
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Georgia Jackson Redd
Olin Redd
L. T. Redd
Ellis Redd
Otis Redd
City completes water works upgrade and plans housing
Collins announced doubled water capacity and new storage to meet a priority need. He cited improvements in police fire and recreation departments and adoption of a new city code and subdivision rules. New street signs were added and a high rise apartment for the elderly is planned. the mayor praised councilmen and citizens for four years of fiscal restraint and value for tax dollars.
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Collins
Aiken Trials Kick Off Triple Crown Week with Races
Trials feature younger horses with trials and four half mile runs for older horses. It is the second event in Aiken's Triple Crown after last week's sulky races and before the Aiken Steeplechase Hunt Race Meet next Saturday. Tickets cost 1.50 in advance and 2 at the gate.
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Aiken
Council of Governments plans with HUD funding details
HUD will cover two thirds of planning costs while local governments pay one third. No separate planning agency for the Council of Governments is anticipated, per Windham. Aiken County representatives include Ai ken New Ellenton Burnetown Salley Wagener and North Augusta with Cecil Collins as council chairman. Augusta’s Millard A Beckum is vice chairman and F Wayne Rogers is executive secretary.
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HUD
Council of Governments
Windham
Aiken County
Aiken
New Ellenton
Burnettown
Salley
Wagener
North Augusta
Cecil Collins
Augusta
Millard A. Beckum
F. Wayne Rogers
Salvation Army officer tied to Washington and Georgia work
Army career of service in 1941 marked graduation from the Salvation Army School for Officer Training in Atlanta. After many posts including a 1957 assignment as second in command of Salvation Army operations in Washington DC, he now oversees programs in two states. His wife Renee Mae Tilley directs Women’s Services including Home League and Nurses' Fellowship.
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Salvation Army
Atlanta
Washington, D.C
Augusta
Goodier
Renee Mae Tilley
Home League
League of Mercy
Nurses’ Fellowship
Women’s Auxiliaries
County education office debated over referendum
Post bert E. McMillan a Republican and Michael Laughlin a Democrat. Williams opposed the bill as a matter of conscience and felt the people should decide. Mrs. Rudnick supported keeping the choice to the people via referendum and pledged to represent Aiken County while acting as liaison with the school board.
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Bert E. McMillan
Michael Laughlin
Williams
Rudnick
Cain
Aiken
Rep. Williams
Community Calendar Highlights Aiken Area Events
A calendar item lists civic groups in Aiken County with times and venues for meetings and public events. Activities include art exhibits at USCA Aiken Ballroom, club meetings at St John’s Methodist Church and various venues, plus concerts and fundraisers across March and April.
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Aiken
Aiken County
Rutland Dr
Patricia Koelker
University of South Carolina
USCA
Aiken Area
St. John's Methodist Church
Aiken Trials Set With Nine Flat Races At Aiken Track
Aiken Training Track on Two Notch Road hosts an afternoon of horse racing with nine flat races. General admission tickets are priced at $1.50 in advance at several downtown Aiken outlets and $2 at the gate.
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Aiken
Aiken County Hospital
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Hotel
Julia's
Leminick
Woodreff
Aiken Scriber
Two Notch Road
Woodruff
Aiken Standard
Park Pharmacy
North Augusta
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Nelma G. Taylor
Essie Jones
Ernest L. Medina
William Calley
My Lai
Medina
Robin Moore
UPI
Bennie E. Redd
Belvedere
Thersa Ave
Rosa Weathersbee Redd
Montmorenci Baptist Church
C. B. Love
Joe E
San Francisco
UPI Weather Forecast
Kansas City
FT. Worth
Montreal
Toronto
Uston
York
Pacific Northwest
Gulf Coast
Mississippi Valley
Rockies
Menses
Aiken Chess Club
Pet Dairy
Highway 215
Aiken Citizens Advisory Council
Aiken City
City Hall
Park Avenue
Aiken City Council
Council
Aiken County Board OF Education
Arthur Courtney
Aiken Jaycees
Jaycee Hut
US L
Aiken Lions Club
Lions Hut
Highway 19
Aiken Rotary Club
Aiken Duplicate Bridge Club
Senior Citizens
Crosland Drive
Aiken Recreation Department
Virginia Acres Activities House
Whiskey Rd
Aiken Welcome Wagon Club
Virginia Acres
American Legion Post
American Legion
Old Airport Road
Aiken Polo
Whitney Polo Field
Mead Avenue
First Christian Church
Silver Bluff Road
Salvation Army Advisory Board
Gayle Dr
Fantasticks
Aiken Community Playhouse
Virginia Acres Park
Randi Ward
Aiken Community Theater
Aiken School
New Ellenton Junior High School
Bath
Gene Brucker
Jack Baker
Mike Duncan
American Legion Auxiliary
Mayhew Hankinson
South Boundary SE
Aiken Community
Kalmia Hill School
Red Cross
Aiken Municipal Auditorium
Welcome Wagon Club
Columbia
Artist Guild of Columbia
Columbia Museum of Art
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Crosland Park
National Honor Society
Regina
St. Angela
Berrie Road
Friends of the Academy
The
Queen City
Order of the Eastern Star
Aiken Masonic Temple
Hitchcock
Woods
National Secretaries Association
Eustis Park School
Commercial
Ati
Bam
Aiken- Barnwell Mental Health Center
Newberry St
Wildwood Garden and Civic Club
New Ellenton Civic Center
P.m
Jorge Morel
Aiken Junior High School
Fiberglas Women’s Club
Fiberglas
Manning-Owens
Albert George
New Ellenton Junior High
Rooster Club
Frits de Jonge
USC
Jim Pritchard
John Adams
Garden Club
Council of Aiken
Midland Valley Country Club
Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center
Richland Avenue West
St Thaddeus Homes and Gardens
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
Pendleton Street
St Thaddeus Garden Tour
St Thaddeus Episcopal Church Parish House
American Association of Retired Persons
Senior Citizens Clubhouse
Adib Fazal
US Arts Commission
Langley - Bath
Clearwater
L-B-C
General Electric
GE Vallejo
Tefizse
GE Wexford
Goodyear
Agate Pag
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Aiken, I.c
Richland Ave
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