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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1972

Page

2

Massie to Speak at Savannah Chem Society Banquet

Dr. Samuel P. Massie Jr. of the U S Naval Academy will address the Savannah River Section of the American Chemical Society during their annual ladies night banquet at the Pinnacle Club in Augusta. Social at 6 30 p m buffet at 7 p m speaker at 8 45 p m. topic Man Molecules and the Mind covers newer mental health drugs.

Samuel P. Massie, Jr U.S. Naval Academy Savannah River American Chemical Society Pinnacle Club Augusta Massie

Kelly Seeks Seat on County Board

Larry Kelly of Warrenville 25 year old former USCA journalism student filed for the seven member Aiken County Board of Commissioners. He paid a 250 dollar fee to run in Administrative Area 3 as a Democratic candidate. Kelly, a Warrenville resident and activist, has written for The Augusta Chronicle and earned civic awards despite lifelong paralysis.

Larry Kelly Warrenville USCA Aiken County Augusta Chronicle State and Aiken Standard American Legion Kelly Columbia

Death of Jack B. Odom 59 of Barnwell

Jack B. Odom 59 died yesterday in Augusta. Funeral services are today at 3 p.m. at Mole Funeral Home Chapel Barnwell, with burial in Blackville cemetery. A native of Blackville he retired from the U S Army in 23 years service in 1958. He is survived by a sister Mrs. Lucille Still of Barnwell.

Barnwell Jack B. Odom Augusta Mole Funeral Home Chapel Blackville Odom U.S. Army Lucille Still

J Victor Rearden dies after extended illness Montmorenci

J Victor Rearden 72 of Montmorenci died Sunday in Aiken County Hospital after an extended illness. Funeral 4 p.m. tomorrow at Montmorenci Baptist Church officiated by Revs. Carr Parsons and Gladden Jr. Burial in church cemetery. Pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers include the church class and Moseley Barrack. Survived by widow Laura Woodward Rearden two sisters a brother and other relatives.

J. Victor Rearden Montmorenci Aiken County Montmorenci Baptist Church Donald Carr Barbee Parsons Herbert J. Gladden Jr W.W. West Olin Redd W.H. Jenkins J.A. Widener C.J. Watson Arlie Scott Mandle Surasky Lee Garvin Gaines Moseley Barrack

Belvedere Woman Mrs Brooks Dies After Illness

Mrs. Dorothy Brooks of Belvedere died Saturday after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by Nix Funeral Home. Survived by her husband Willie F Brooks, Jr and Connie Madison of North Augusta, five sisters and three brothers.

Belvedere Dorothy Brooks Nix Funeral Home Willie F. Brooks Jr Connie Madison North Augusta

Aiken Standard masthead and pricing notice

The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes each afternoon except weekends. Mail and carrier rates are listed. address is 124 Rutland Drive, Aiken South Carolina 29801. The paper carries AP and United Press International news with republication rights reserved. No responsibility for ad omissions. corrections in next issue at no extra cost.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken S. C S.C Associated Press United Press International

GOP Forum Sets Platform Hearing in Aiken

The South Carolina Republican Party will hold a public forum in Aiken on Wednesday to draft the 1972 platform. The 7 PM session at the Court House is open to oral or written input, moderated by Dan Ross of Blackville. It marks the fifth such hearing after Florence, Charleston, Greenville, and Columbia.

Columbia South Carolina Republican Party Aiken Court House Dan Ross Blackville S.C Florence Charleston Greenville

Aiken Hospital Open House Showcases New Medical Equipment

Aiken County Hospital hosts an open house Friday to display recently acquired devices including heart pacemakers and a peritoneal dialysis machine. Nurses under Joe Farmer guide the exhibit honoring Florence Nightingale and nursing schools across the country with caps and pins on display.

Aiken County Hospital Joe Farmer Florence Nightingale

Center School PTA Meeting With Sheriff

The Center School Parent Teacher Organization will meet at 7 30 p m tomorrow to hear Sheriff Paul Grant discuss the drug situation. The rooms will be open from 7 to 7 30 p m for visitation and new officers will be elected.

Center Paul Grant

LBC Junior Miss Rhea Beard Captivates Crowd at Pageant

Rhea Beard won LBC Junior Miss title at Langley Bath Clearwater High School beating 12 contestants. She earned talent top spot with As Long As He Needs Me and wore a pink chiffon gown. First runner up Donna Freeby praised for scholastic ranking. second runner up Shelia McGee.

Bath Rhea Beard LBC Miss Beard Debbie Burton Langley-Bath-Clearwater High School J.D. Beard Rhea Augusta College Donna Freeby Miss Freeby Donald E. Freeley Medical College of Georgia Shelia McGee Horace McGee Debbie Weathers

North Augusta Area Sees Need for 107 New Classrooms

North Augusta Belvedere growth prompts officials to project 107 new classrooms or four schools in three years at about 4 million dollars. Immediate need cited as nine rooms, then 63 rooms for 1972-73 and 107 for 1973-74 enrollment. population expected to rise to 18,000.

North Augusta North Augusta- Belvedere W.C. Reinig Area 2 Advisory Council Bill McKie

Deadline Extended for County Office Filings in 1972 Election

The county government bill allows a 30 day filing period after its effective date, extending deadlines for seven county commission offices to mid April or later. GOP officials urge candidates to declare intent to stay informed of changes. Democratic leaders note filing remains open until March 25 per court order, with possible further extension depending on circumstances. Legislative race filings await federal panel ruling on reapportionment.

Hennelsy Hennelly GOP Col. L.W. Warner John Harte Jr Senate House

Aiken USO Closes After Seven Years Of Service

USO in Aiken ends operations March 11 due to declining attendance. Volunteer director Sol Cohen praises the many groups aiding the USO including churches, civic clubs, the National Association of Civil Service, Owens Corning, Kimberly Clark, and the USO Junior Volunteers.

Aiken USO Sol Cohen USC Cohen St. Mary Help of Christian Catholic Church St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church St. John’s United Methodist Church Aiken South Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church Millbrook Baptist Church Memorial Baptist Church National Association of Civil Service Owens-Corning Kimberly-Clark Pilot Club American Legion Auxiliary Post Adathieshur Synagogue Business and Professional Women's Club Town and Country Club Aiken United’ Fund Crosland Park Senior Citizen Club Aiken Uso

Aiken Girls Propose Downtown Mall Monument Plan

Downtown Aiken students led by Roland Windham gather support for a permanent grassy mall in the heart of the city. They collected 300 petition names and aim for 3004, seeking talks with property owners and merchants after submitting their petition. The plan envisions a unifying memorial rather than parades.

Ager Roland Windham Aiken Perry

Schools to Sponsor Heyday Tomorrow

Aiken County Schools will sponsor a Heyday event on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in front of the main offices on Edgefield Avenue. About 30 representatives from publishing firms will showcase low literacy materials. Three two hour workshops follow at 3 45 p.m. on Adjunct Education, Math in Perspective, and Phonics Primer.

Aiken County Edgefield Avenue L.B. Ergle Norman Woodward Jo Ann Huskey

Jefferson Fame wins Aiken Cup at local harness meet

The final race on the card, the Aiken Cup, went to Jefferson Fame owned by Schultz and driven by Fred Bradbury. Jefferson Aiken, driven by Gerald Reider, posted the day’s fastest time. The meet featured several Schultz string horses, noted wins, and strong crowd activity with limited mishaps.

Jefferson Fame Schultz Fred Bradbury Aiken Jefferson Aiken Gerald Reider Professor Reider Trotwood Roy Doreen Racine Fred Racine Buck Minniear Ranger Stables Sentimentalist Frank Bowling Dervileville Ohio Tri Centinal J. M. King Simpsonville E.L. Martin Hymnliner Herman Graham Salon, Ill Jerry Graham F.P. Smith

Skydiver set East Coast civilian freefall record in Orangeburg

Larry Dempsey, 24, freefell 30 350 feet ending in a plowed field eight miles west of Orangeburg airport. A German Shepherd chased him after landing but he was uninjured. The jump, his 369th, must be FAA verified and surpassed the 27 000 foot previous record.

Orangeburg Larry Dempsey Dempsey Federal Aviation Administration

Hitchhikers Lose Clothes Near Yemassee on Trip to Miami

Two Newton Junior College students report four men stole more than 400 dollars worth of clothes and supplies after hitchhiking to Miami. The maroon GTO drivers stopped at Jinks Grocery Yemassee, then left as the pair entered the store. Police search continues as officers corroborate details and note two men face narcotics charges in Camden New Jersey.

Yemassee Miami Fla John Gutawaskie Don Tobin Newton Junior College Newtonville Mass Washington, D.C Jinks Camden N.J Ratton Yeomens Sheriff's Department State Highway Patrol

Chiles to Address Governors Dinner in Columbia

U S Senator Lawton Chiles Jr D Florida will address a governors dinner March 28 in Columbia at the Carolina Coliseum. The State Democratic Convention starts the following day with a $100 annual sustaining member contribution required for party membership.

Columbia U.S Lawton M. Chiles Jr D-Fla Carolina Coliseum

Two North Augusta Break-Ins Under Investigation

North Augusta police probe two weekend larcenies with $95 taken from Delores Mays residence at Colony Court Apt 7F and a car theft of a tape player six tapes from Willie Thomas at 214 Clermont St Belvedere. Authorities also investigate vandalism at Lake View housing project with BB gun window damage.

North Augusta Delores Mays Colony Court Apt Belvedere Willie Thomas Clermont St Lake View

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