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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1975

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals In Aiken County And Augusta

Obituaries list Mrs. Katie Jenkins Miles of Saluda Street died in Aiken County Hospital with funeral arrangements by Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home. Surviving relatives include four sons, three daughters, a brother and a host of grandchildren. services at Primitive Baptist Church in Augusta. Also named are Mrs. Proctor of Emanuel County and several Proctor relations with services by Posey’s Funeral Home in Graniteville. Arthur Nix, 58, of Rt. 1 Box 616 died in a farming accident. funeral services to follow under Mt Hill Baptist Church and Oak Grove Society with family in Aiken.

Katie Jenkins Miles Saluda St Aiken County Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home Miles Springfield Baptist Church Eureka Young Ladies of Honor of Aiken George Miles Alex Miles Miledge Miles Johnnie Miles Mary Williams Long Island N.Y Cellie Anderson Louise Spann Benjamin Jenkins Hempstead Arthur Nix Rt. 1 Nix Joe Kneece Mr. Nix University Hospital Augusta Edgefield County Mary Diggs New Jersey Walter Nix Willis Nix Hammond Nix

George W Walker dies. services set in Warrenville

George W. Walker of 3419 Seneca Ave. dies in Aiken County hospital. Funeral tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Pentecost United Methodist Church Warrenville officiated by Revs. Ellenberg and Hughes. Burial in church cemetery. He was a lifelong Aiken County resident, retired Graniteville Co. employee, and Marion Street Baptist member. Survived by wife Lizzie Galloway Walker. daughter Mrs. William E. Willis. three sons George Everett, Thomas B., and Harry M. Walker. three brothers John, Bill, and Abner L. Walker. Friends may call at residence or Posey’s Funeral Home Graniteville until 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

Aiken County Primitive Baptist Church Augusta Audley Roberts Ralph W. Riner A.G. Thompson Sunset Memory Gardens Langley Proctor Emanuel County S.W. Richardson Gloverville J.L Jake” Proctor Fort Lauderdale Fla Ira W Bill’’ Proctor Gerald Proctor Glennville Jimmy Proctor Aiken Herbert H Buddy”’ Proctor Warrenville Willie Roberts Port Wentworth Herbert Roberts Glint Roberts Bath Julian Proctor Billy Proctor Auburn Tom Boatwright Jr Tommy Proctor Jerry Proctor Ira Bill’ Proctor Hillvale St Posey Graniteville George W. Walker Seneca Ave Pentecost United Methodist Church Robert F. Ellenberg Clarence Hughes Church Walker Graniteville Co Marion Street Baptist Church Lizzie Galloway Walker William E. Willis George Everett Walker Thomas B. Walker Harry M. Walker John Walker Bill Walker Abner L. Walker

Proctor of Warrenville Dies

Mrs Ira Lawson Lana Roberts Proctor of Warrenville died leaving behind a family and friends. The notice records her as Mrs Ira Proctor and notes Warrenville origin in a brief obituary style.

Warrenville Ira Lawson Lana Roberts Proctor

Aiken Standard Publishing Details and Policies

Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes afternoons except Saturdays and Sundays. Located at 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29801. AP dispatches used exclusively. rights reserved for republication of other matters. No responsibility for advertisement errors. corrections in next issue. Advance payments limited to five weeks.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken S. C Associated Press

Mrs. Ross L. Laws Dies in Clearwater

Mrs. Ross L. Laws a native of Aiken County died yesterday at an Aiken County hospital after living in Clearwater 43 years Private funeral services were held at Sunset Memory Gardens with Rev W L Brown officiating Survivors include her husband two sons Michael Earl Laws and Robert D Laws of Clearwater two daughters Mrs Barbara Ann Powell Anderson and Mrs Yvonne Dominick of Aiken one sister Mrs Julia Canipe of North Augusta Pallbearers listed and friends may call at Poseys Funeral Home North Augusta

Clearwater Ross L Bessie Mae Dennis Laws Aiken County Sunset Memory Gardens W.L. Brown Clearwater First Baptist Church Michael Earl Laws Robert D. Laws Barbara Ann Powell Anderson Yvonne Dominick Aiken Julia Canipe North Augusta Carlton Canipe Earl Canipe James Powell Murray Dominick George Dominick Robert D. Parrish Posey

Willis Harley 77 of Ridge Spring dies in Lexington County

Willis Harley 77 of Ridge Spring died yesterday in a Lexington County hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Amos & Sons Funeral Home Batesburg. A native of Barnwell County he was a member of Chinquapin Baptist Surviving his widow Maggie Harley Ridge Spring.

William A Pardue Graveside Rites Planned

Memorial graveside services for William A Pardue who died a year ago and donated his body to science will be held tomorrow at 4 p m in Graniteville Cemetery with Rev Barbee O Parsons officiating. Pardue native of Graniteville had lived in Greensboro 25 years. Mrs Sara Gray Pardue of Greensboro a son William.

Graniteville William A. Pardue Parish St Greensboro N.C Barbee O. Parsons Pardue Sara Gray Pardue William

Funeral services for Theodore Rouse held at Zion Hill Baptist Church

Theodore Rouse 60 of 828 Edgefield Ave NW died Monday. Services set for 2 30 PM tomorrow at Zion Hill Baptist Church with Rev E W Simmons and Rev H J Dicks assisting. Burial follows in the churchyard.

Theodore (Dock) Rouse Edgefield Ave N.W Zion Hill Baptist Church E.W. Simmons H.J. Dicks

Jackson Candidates To Speak At City Rally

Allan Ellis was listed as moderator for a Jackson rally but will not preside. A city election rally tonight in Jackson High Auditorium invites all 16 candidates to speak five minutes each at 8 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Jackson

Memorial Baptist Plans Conference

Memorial Baptist Church hosts a Family Enrichment Conference Sunday Monday and Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. nightly. The event serves ages two to adult, aims to help families meet practical needs of daily living, and will provide a nursery with public invitation.

The Memorial Baptist Church

Donor dies at 73 in Cape Town record blood donor

Joseph W. Pritchard 73 a world record donor who gave more than 200 pints of blood in his lifetime has died in Cape Town South Africa. The obituary notes his long commitment to blood donation and public health.

Cape Town South Africa Joseph W. Pritchard

Salley to Dedicate Revolution Marker and Cyclorama

Salley hosts a Bicentennial event dedicating the John Town Battle marker from May 1782 at the S C 394 and 52 intersection. Rep Irene Rudnick will give the address as NJROTC color guard, Aiken Community Band, and a 132-person cyclorama portray Civil War and Revolutionary scenes.

Salley John Town S.C Irene Rudnick Aiken American Legion Aiken High School Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Njrotc Roger Rollins Hemrick Salley Jr Wagener, Perry and Columbus

Audubon Society Spring Meeting Draws Birdwatchers

Audubon Society hosts its annual spring meeting in Aiken with hundreds of members and guests. Registration at Ramada Inn 3 to 7 p.m. and field trips to Aiken State Park Hitchcock Woods and more. Evening talks include oil coverage and an ornithology program by noted researchers.

Audubon Society Ramada Inn Aiken Aiken State Park Hitchcock Woods Savannah River Brickyard Ponds Augusta Hopeland Gardens William P. Bebbington Rial Jeannine Angerman Augusta Audubon Society Virginia Acres Activities Center Gene Howard Medical College of Georgia Robert McFarlane Savannah River Ecology Laboratory University of Georgia

Thurmond memo linked to Lennon case prompts defense and doubt

The piece alleges Senate Internal Security Committee involvement in John Lennon's 1972 deportation saga. It describes Thurmond letters, a smear memo, and DOJ actions tied to Nixon era politics. It notes the memo's disappearance and requests for evidence in Lennon's immigration case.

Anderson Thurmond John Lennon U.S England Justice Department White House Lennon Strom Thurmond R.S.C Old Ramrod John Mitchell Singer Senate Internal Security Committee Capitol Hill Mitchell Atty Richard Kliendienst Raymond Farrell Bill Timmons Nixon U.S. Atty Mary Maguire Richard Owen Leon Wildes

Langley man charged in shotgun death of Henry Cooper

Court records show Craig, 57, charged in the January 22 shooting death of 33-year-old Henry Lee Cooper in Langley. Investigators found one unidentified print on a carbine and no prints on a revolver. Cooper died as he returned home with his wife and step-children from New Ellenton.

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division SLED Craig Henry Lee Cooper Langley Cooper New Ellenton Manny Brooks Aiken County Wagener

Warrenville Methodist Plans Revival

Warrenville United Methodist Church hosts a weeklong revival at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Guest evangelist Rev. David Templeton of Laurens headlines the event. The public is invited.

Warrenville Warrenville United Methodist Church David Templeton Lauvrens

Community Calendar Highlights From Local Events

A busy weekend features United Methodist Women garage sales at 1308 Congress Dr NW and Belvedere Methodist flea market. Aiken County Museum hours run 10am to 4pm while Jackson High hosts a political debate. Community clubs, church rummage sales, AA meetings, and an Accent on Youth concert round out the schedule.

United Methodist Women’s of Wesley Congress Dr N.W Aiken County Senior Citizens Club L-B-C Belvedere United Methodist Women of Wesley United Methodist Congress Drive Ladies Guild of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Farmer's Market AA Miracle Group St Bartholomew Episcopal Church North Augusta

Students Need Social Security Number To Work

Aiken Social Security officials urge students planning summer work to obtain a Social Security number early. Day warns delays may prevent starting work promptly and emphasizes applying now. Applications available at the local post office or the Social Security office at 225 N Chesterfield St. in Aiken.

A. Duane Day Aiken Day Social Security Chesterfield St

Spring Band Festival Set Thursday at Scho field Gymnasium

The Annual Spring Band Festival presented by Aiken Area School Bands and Aiken Recreation Department will be held next Thursday at 8 p.m. at Scho field Gymnasium. The concert features the B Band A Band J.V. Band Aiken High Symphonic Band and Aiken High Stage Band performing Gypsy Love Song Chicago Minuteman National Emblem and more. The concert is free and open to the public.

Schofield Gymnasium Aiken Aiken Recreation Department J.V Aiken High Symphonic Aiken High Chicago Minuteman

Historic Aiken Group to Hear New York Architect

Walker Cain of Walker Cain Associates will address Historic Aiken’s first general meeting at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church at 4 p.m. A garden party follows at Rose Hill, home of Claudia Lea Phelps, named to the National Register of Historic Homes. Memberships at the door are $10.

Walker Cain New York Aiken St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church Rose Hill Claudia Lea Phelps Cain Walker Cain Associates Mead, McKim and White Stanford White Sandhurst James E. Austin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Katie J. Miles A. Pardue, Jr Betsy P. Harrison Kingsport Tenn W.R. Burress Knoxville Nell Dean Ergle St Mrs Ira Proctor National Weather Service NOAA U.S. Dept of Commerce Ead Midwest Texas Florida Upper Great Lakes Pacific Northwest Ross L. Laws Willis Harley Theodore Rouse Memorial Baptist Plans Conference Tom Rial Debby Wendel Martin Luther King Bessie Lee Garvin Bob Salley Donna Boyleston LS Se Warrenville Methodist Council Jackson High Auditorium M. - Aauw Usc-Aiken Historic Aiken Group Gospel Meeting Warrenville Church Harrison Furniture Sale Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist Whiskey Road WAKN Hayne Avenue Grace Bretiren Church of Aiken Community Playhouse Virginia Acres Park America
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