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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1985
Page
6
Paula Daniel profiles local entrepreneurs and recent openings, detailing new shops, services, and economic activity across the region. The piece highlights founder backgrounds, product lines, and community impact in a brisk business snapshot.
Aiken County farmer Bob Scott wins the state peanut yield championship for the second year in a row and third time since 19 6. He harvested 4 322 pounds per acre on 293 acres of NC 7 and Florunner peanuts near Montmorenci and Kitchens Mill and received a silver cup at the annual peanut growers meeting in Columbia.
March 31 marks the last day to apply for crop insurance for corn cotton grain sorghum peanuts and soybeans in Aiken County. FCIC rep Janet McAlhany explains coverage options including three levels 50 65 and 75 percent and three optional price elections. A newActual Production History plan helps producers with yield history to qualify for higher guarantees and potentially lower premiums.
U S officials review currency transactions at Bank of New England after an internal probe found irregular practices. Shawmut Bank and Bank of New England reported findings to authorities while First National Bank of Boston pleaded guilty to similar reporting failures under the Bank Secrecy Act.
The Thrift House of Aiken a one room shop on Park Avenue downtown offers clothing linens dishes games small appliances jewelry belts books records and wigs with prices from 1 to 3 dollars and occasional sales. Open Tuesday through Saturday 9 to 5 the shop supports Mead Hall School and aids the needy while offering layaway and tax deductible donations.
G Ashford Milner III leads Milner Super Gas Inc as the Milners return to Whiskey Road with a new car wash and Finn service station at Whiskey and Silver Bluff Road. The firm traces roots to 1952 with Savannah River Plant work and a Richland Avenue base, expanding through the decades.
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