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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1971

Page

12

Aiken Realty Lists Homes on Pine Log and Columbia Roads

Real estate ads announce new listings in Aiken with several properties. A blond brick home on Pine Log Road offers three bedrooms two baths a den and workshop priced around 22 500 with FHA or VA financing. A brick home on Columbia Road enters June with three bedrooms a fireplace built in storage and a large patio priced to move. Additional properties include a seven room house on Brandy Road with two baths and a double garage offered at 13 500 and furnished rental options plus vacant lots on Wheeler Vaucluse Spaulding Drive and more as the agency seeks new listings to sell and rent.

Aiken Realty Company Pine Log Road Columbia Road Brandy Road

North Augusta widow Ann Cannon Shealy dies at 96

Ann Cannon Shealy of North Augusta age 96 and widow of Dr Alonzo Sheck Shealy died Thursday at a local nursing home. Rosary in Elliott Sons Funeral Home chapel tonight at 8. Funeral tomorrow at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church at 4 with Rev Creston J Tawes. Burial in Westover Memorial Park. Shealy a Leesville native and retired nurse. Surviving nieces and nephews listed.

North Augusta Ann Cannon Shealy Alonzo Sheck Shealy Elliott Sons Funeral Home Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Creston J. Tawes Westover Memorial Park Shealy Leesville Our Lady

Tragic death of Mrs Holley in Aiken area

Mrs J B C Holley 52 of 2912 Catawba Ave Aiken died Thursday in Springfield from a gun shot wound. A .22 pistol and two notes were found near the body in a cemetery. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 p m at Dean Swamp Baptist Church. Survived by mother Mrs Pearle Cooper and daughter Miss Andre Holley both of Aiken.

Janny Bruce Cooper Holley Catawba Ave Aiken Springfield Orangeburg County Joseph A. Dickey Dean Swamp Baptist Church Pearle Wiemarts Cooper Andre T. Holley

Vaughn Rites Set for Mrs. Sylvester Oakman Vaughn

Funeral services for Mrs. Sylvester Oakman Vaughn 64 of Rt 1 Box 91 will be held at 4 p m today at Zion Branch Baptist Church Aiken with Rev Sylvester Nabrit officiating Burial will be in the church yard cemetery Surviving Lonnie Vaughn wife a daughter Frances Lee of Washington DC four brothers George Oakman Mabry Oakman Freddie Oakman Glen Cove NY and a sister Selena McCloud all of Aiken Pallbearers will be members of Zion Branch Masonic Lodge No 314

Sylvester Oakman Vaughn Rt. 1 Lonnie Vaughn Aiken Aiken County Hospital Zion Branch Baptist Church Sylvester Nabrit Frances Lee Washington, D.C George Oakman Mabry Oakman Freddie Oakman Glen Cove N. Y Selena McCloud Zion Branch Masonic Lodge No

North Augusta Man Aaron C Jackson Dies at 72

Aaron Clyde Jackson of 309 Jackson Ave North Augusta died Wednesday at a local infirmary. Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev Robert Ledbetter and Rev Neil Cochran officiating. Burial followed at Westover Memorial Park. He was a Georgia native who lived 42 years in North Augusta and owned a dry cleaning store before retirement. Surviving is his widow Ethel Washington Jackson.

North Augusta Aaron Clyde Jackson Jackson Ave Ethel Washington Jackson First Baptist Church Robert Ledbetter Neil Cochran Westover Memorial Park Jackson Georgia

Carew Rice Dies at 73 in Charleston Artist of Silhouettes

Carew Rice, 73, Charleston area artist famed for silhouettes of coastal South Carolina scenes, died Thursday in a Charleston hospital. A native of Allendale he attended the University of Chattanooga and worked in Savannah as a shipping clerk and a specialty salesman. He had lived at Wiggins for many years. Surviving are two daughters three sons a sister and three brothers.

Charleston Carew Rice South Carolina Allendale University of Chattanooga Savannah Wiggins

Navy Nurse Recognition Urged By Gov John West

Gov John West urges South Carolinians to observe May 9 15 as Navy Nurse Corps Week marking the 63rd anniversary of Navy Nurses service. He notes nurses served in 40 hospitals, 176 dispensaries and six schools, with peak staffing of 3238 officers during the Korean conflict on June 30 1951.

Navy John West Navy Nurse Corps United States Navy West Continental Nurse Corps

Johnston Girl Deborah Walker Dies After Brief Illness

Miss Deborah Walker fourteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Walker of Johnston died Wednesday at Medical University Hospital Charleston after a brief illness. Funeral plans announced by Amos and Sons Funeral Home Johnston. She is survived by parents two sisters and five brothers.

Johnston Deborah Walker Oscar Walker Medical University Hospital Charleston Ness Amos and Sons Funeral Home

Jule Lott Rites Set At Second Baptist Church

Funeral services for Jule Lott 66 of 427 Pendleton Street will be held tomorrow at 4 p.m. at Aiken Second Baptist Church with Rev. M. C. Adams officiating. Burial follows at Pine Lawn Memorial Gardens. Survived by widow Addie Lott two daughters Annie Williams Aiken and Viola Blocker Waterbury Conn two sisters Ruth Holmes Aiken and Ethel Ryans Jacksonville. Pallbearers are members of the church board of trustees.

Jule Lott Pendleton St Addie Lott Aiken County Hospital Aiken Second Baptist Church M. C. Adams Pine Lawn Memorial Gardens Annie Williams Aiken Viola Blocker Waterbury Conn Ruth Holmes

Edwin C. Owens of Williston dies at 71

Edwin C. Owens 71 of Williston husband of Jackie Owens died Wednesday at an Augusta hospital. Funeral at Windsor Baptist Church today at 4 p.m. with Rev. W. R. Moore and Rev. Robert Kent officiating. Burial in Williston Cemetery. He was a native of Aiken County, retired from Anderson Oil Company. Survived by a daughter Mrs. William R. Kent and two sisters Mrs. O. B. Johnson and Miss Gwendolyn Owens. pallbearers named. deacons and oil company employees as honorary pallbearers.

Williston Edwin C. Owens Jackie Austin Owens Augusta Windsor Baptist Church W. R. Moore Robert Kent Owens Aiken County John H May Chapman Owens William R. Kent Sylvania O. B. Johnson Waynesboro Gwendolyn Owens O.B. Johnson Jr Kenneth Johnson Bill Loving Mooney Player Charles O. Pratt Vernon Mundy Carey C. Chapman Anderson Oil Company

Final Ai ken Junior High PTA Meeting Held

The Ai ken Junior High School PTA will host its last meeting in the School Cafeteria on Monday at 7 30 p m A panel discussion on junior high age problems will feature James A Dawsey principal Marie Tewkesbury student council president Sheriff Paul D Grant and Dr Clovis D Pierce the Aiken physician attendees invited to attend in person.

Aiken Junior High School PTA James A. Dawsey Aiken Jr. High Marie Tewkesbury Paul D. Grant Aiken Clovis D. Pierce

Friends Of Hopelands To Meet On Monday

A special meeting of the trustees and members of Friends of Hopelands Inc will be held at 10 a.m. May 10 in the Heritage Room of The Farmers and Merchants Bank at Aiken.

Friends of Hopelands Friends of Hopelands, Inc Farmers and Merchants Bank Aiken

Obscenity Law and Budget Question Raise Free Speech Issues

A discussion cites constitutional protections as a budget shortfall not covered by statue harms free speech. An attorney Garrett argues that outlawing or taxing films for disagreement or taste violates speech rights. The Finance Committee, while approving pay raises, rescinded its proposal for seven PSC members.

Garrett Finance Committee Public Service Commission

Battle near Trang Bang as Saigon troops clash with Viet Cong

About 70 South Vietnamese militiamen fought North Vietnamese and Viet Cong units northwest of Saigon. Government forces reported 19 enemy killed after a day of heavy fighting four miles east of Trang Bang. Seven Americans killed and nearly 100 wounded as U.S. and South Vietnamese forces secure the area with tanks and APCs amid booby trapped terrain. Cease fires set to begin Saturday to mark Buddha's birthday anniversary.

U.S Saigon Trang Bang 25Th Division Dien Bien Phu South Vietnam

Eight Indictments Include Murder in Kenner Case

Grand jury returns eight true bills including murder against Paul Kenner from a rural Salley area for the shooting death of his son Philip Kenner age 19 on December 19. Other indictments name Jimmy Williams Jerry Wayne Price James Salvador George Alien Wayne Durden and Coleman Haynes along with Albert Lee Johnson.

Paul Kenner Kenner Salley Phillip Kenner Jimmy Williams Jimmie Williams Jerry Wayne Price James Salvador George Alien Wayne Durden Aiken County Coleman Haynes Albert Lee Johnson

Births And Deaths At Aiken County Hospital

Births recorded at Aiken County Hospital through April 29 include Christopher Allen Dedmon and Kimberley Elise Funk among others with addresses in Aiken Banks Mill Road Graniteville Salley Trenton and Union Street. Deaths listed for April include Fred Young North Augusta Willie B Gen. Del Free Bath James W. Durrough Aiken and Ophelia A. Fields Gloverville.

Aiken County Hospital Dedmon Christopher Allen Stanley Earl Aiken Wingard Bernice O'Neal Wingard Salley Funk Kimberley Elise Robert Tyrone Funk Banks Mill Road Allen Chevell Charleen Chevet Charleena Carl Alfred Allen Graniteville Fields Scottie Dale Ralph Lee Fields Trenton Primus Victoria Joseph Primus Union Street Green Tonya Denise Larry Green Marlboro Street Johnson Karl Philip Mason Johnson Jr Williamsburg Street Wilson Frank Cabral James O'Dessie Wilson Jr Mockingbird Lane Shafer Mark Douglas Jeffrey J. Shafer Shadow Drive Young Fred Rt. 2 Box North Augusta Free Willie B Del Bath Durrough James W Boardman Ophelia Gloverville

Planned Parenthood Receives $1000 Gift in Aiken County

Planned Parenthood of Aiken County inc plans to raise 25000 to qualify for federal funds under the Family Planning and Population Act. J M Huber Corp donated 1000 as executive director Mrs Paul Weston notes federal money covers 75 percent with 25 percent local funding. Clinics operate twice weekly at Midland Valley Shopping Center in Clearwater. Call 593 9283 or write P O Box 277 Clearwater SC 29822 for more information.

J. M. Huber Corp Planned Parenthood Aiken County Weston Midland Valley Clearwater P.O. Box 8.C

Red Cross Welcomes New Blood Volunteers

Thirty four first time donors were welcomed to the Aiken County Red Cross Blood Program during a visit by the Red Cross Blood mobile to the Clearwater Finishing Company plant. During the visit 125 volunteers offered to give and 111 pints were donated. Joseph M. Thompson praised volunteers and Clearwater Finishing Company for supporting blood needs in the county and noted that blood can be supplied for residents in any hospital accepting Red Cross blood on a pint for pint basis at no cost for the blood itself.

Aiken County Red Cross Blood Program Red Cross Bloodmobile Clearwater Finishing Company Joseph M. Thompson Red Cross

REAP program proves popular with South Carolina farmers

Secretary of Agriculture Clifford M. Hardin announced the Environmental Assistance Program REAP is drawing strong farmer interest in South Carolina. By March 31, 9,796 farmers sought cost sharing totaling 2,636,000 with 8,835 approved for 1,657,000. In Aiken County 208 applications received 49,475,000 in approved cost sharing.

Clifford M. Hardin South Carolina W. E. Barmore of Ascs ASC Barmore Aiken County

Citadel Summer Camp for Boys Plans 15th Season

Charleston The Citadel Summer Camp for Boys readies its 15th season with over 500 boys expected. First session June 13 to July 9 is full, second session July 11 to August 6 has a few vacancies. Programs emphasize conservation and nature studies plus Lowcountry field trips. Colonel James R. Woods directs with Dr. Charles E. Hirshey supervising an optional How To Study course.

Charleston Citadel Citadel Beach Club Charles E. Hirshey Department of Education the Military College James R. Woods S.C

Westside Baptist Revival Starts Monday at Vaucluse Church

A week-long revival begins Monday at Westside Baptist Church on Vaucluse Road. Services run 7 30 p m daily with Rev John Atkerson preaching. Nursery service provided. May 15 declared Old Fashion Day.

Westside Baptist Church Vaucluse Road John Atkerson

North Augusta High Announces Summer Session Offerings

North Augusta High School will run a summer session from June 7 to July 30 meeting Southern Association and South Carolina standards. Tuition ranges from 40 to 60 dollars depending on courses. driver education costs 35 dollars, or 65 dollars with an additional course. Courses include English, math, history, civics, science, typing, and PE. Registration starts June 7 at 8 am with classes 8 am to 3 15 pm. lunch 11 15 to noon. Written permission from the principal is required. Don Frye is the contact at 279 4780 day or 648 1039 night.

North Augusta Senior High School Southern Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges South Carolina State Department of Education Don Frye Aiken North Augusta High School North Augusta

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Wools Church Aiken Estates Wheeler Drive Spaulding Drive Aiken Realty Virginia Dunkelbarger Richland Ave Savannah Beach Apt A.C Magnolia South Kaimia Hill Aiken Standard Mrs. Alonzo S. Shealy J.B.C. Holley Mrs S. O. Vaughn Aaron C. Jackson Henry Christopher Caver III Henry C. Caver Summerall Court Belmont Abbey College Belmont N. C Caver John Birchman Society Junior High Vietnam Sheriff's Department New Ellenton Ralph E. Ramsey Ignatius Jeffrey Stuart Richard Hugo Ingnatius Wildwood Road New Blood ASCS J.P. Hodges Marlboro County A. R. Crawford H.C. Norris J. S. Maddox Abbeville E. J. Bedenbaugh Newberry County John A. Arant Westside Baptist Christian Science Newberry St S.W First Church OF Christ, Scientist Hayne Avenue WAKN Ore Ames Church Directory Baptist I First Baptist Church Aiken Corner Richland York Streets Robert L. Cate Millbrook Baptist Church W. James Rivers Shiloh Baptist Church Hwy Aiken Danieild E. Johnston Church of Christ Church of God First Church of God Fred D. Woodham Lutheran St. Paul’s Lutheran Laurens John McCullough Methodist - United St. John’s United Methodist Church Richland and Newberry Feltham S. James D.D Salvation Army Ladies Home League
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