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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1976
Page
2
Mrs Louise Hedwig Dora Schrempf 704 Morton NE died last night at Aiken Community Hospital after a long illness widow of Josef Schrempf and member of St Pauls Lutheran Church Funeral arrangements announced by George Funeral Home
Mrs. Beatrice Rodgers of Rt. 4 died this morning at her home. She was the widow of John H. Rodgers. George Funeral Home will announce funeral arrangements.
H J Gladden Jr of Southern Bell in Aiken reports 13.1 million interstate calls expected on Mother's Day up 700000 from last year. He cites holiday patterns creating heavy traffic on low volume routes and longer calls. Dialing direct saves time and customers should use directory assistance beforehand. Peak periods are Sunday morning and evening.
The St. Lawrence Seaway preserves a minimum 27 foot water depth to connect the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean, ensuring reliable navigation for vessels.
Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes each afternoon except weekends. Address at 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29801. Box 456 postal service and AP dispatches rights noted.
About 300 persons believed killed as a northeast Italy quake battered the Tagliamento River Valley near the Yugoslav border. Tremors reached Yugoslavia Austria Czechoslovakia West Germany Netherlands and Belgium with panic abroad while 187 bodies were recovered in 19 towns.
Former governor candidate Charles D. Ravenel will headline the USCA graduation as keynote speaker on Saturday at 3 p.m. in the H Odell Weeks Building. About 100 graduates will receive diplomas including five earning B A degrees as the school transitions toward a four year campus. Ravenel, 38, is an investment broker from Charleston who rose with support from youth before the 1974 Democratic nomination win.
State Department source says microwave radiation at the U S embassy in Moscow is higher than March levels. Ambassador Walter Stoessel expressed renewed concern in a cable to Deputy Under Secretary Lawrence Eagleburger, with Eagleburger discussing health hazards with the American Foreign Service Association.
Mona Snalifot, 15, of Kiruna Sweden, writes to a USA newspaper asking for pen friends aged 15 to 20. Her letter arrived at the Indianapolis Star Wednesday as airport mail screening noted by Francis Fox at Weir Cook Airport.
Yesterday filings show marriages including Willis Arrington and Mar vina Beard, David Thornton and Rosemary Marrs, and many others. Divorces listed include McCravy vs McCravy and Whitecotton vs Whitecotton. Civil actions involve Osbon Auto Supply seeking payments from multiple defendants, hospital lien disputes, and various suits for goods and services with specified amounts and costs.
President Ford’s campaign weighs a Michigan primary loss as crucial with Reagan aiming to win Ford’s home state May 18. Morton warns of psychological blow though not fatal. crossovers by Wallace voters threaten Ford’s delegation chances as Reagan presses for first-ballot victory. Ford campaigns in Nebraska next before Michigan.
Today at 7 p.m. Chess Club meets at H Odell Weeks Activity Building. At 7 30 p.m. Duplicate bridge convenes at Senior Citizens Clubhouse and Aiken Bible Institute gathers at Smith Hazel Recreation Building. 8 30 p.m. A A meets at 123 Linden Street. Monday schedules include 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aiken County Museum and 10 15 a.m. Preschool story hour at Aiken Public Library.
Cleo J. Scott Aiken County Registrar of Mesne Conveyance charged with embezzlement of public funds has had her trial delayed at her lawyers request. Judge Rodney A Peeples set no later than the June term beginning June 21. She remains free on a $10 000 bond and will be suspended from office next week with an interim registrar to be appointed by the Aiken County Delegation. The case is in the hands of the South Carolina Attorney General's office for prosecution.
North Augusta police arrested seven men on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Denzil Lee Scott and Lionel Curris Scott, both 21 and 29, share 709 Georgia Ave. Also arrested were John David Smith Jr., 17. Michael David Ford, 17. Phillip Ashley May, 18. Michael Daryl Dill, 17. and Billy Charles Brown III, 18, all of North Augusta. Brenda Kay Scott, 22, wife of Denzil Scott, was arrested this morning for the same offense.
In observance of Respect for Law Week, three area Optimist Clubs sponsor a banquet Saturday evening at the Dixie Lee Restaurant in Clearwater. Aiken Belvedere and North Augusta will recognize nine law enforcement officers for services to Aiken County. Gen Eugene Salet will be guest speaker with brief comments by Frank Gallardi and Sheriff Paul Grant.
The Aiken Jaycees endorsed a $3.7 million expansion at Aiken Technical Education Center and urged a yes vote on the May 25 $1.7 million bond referendum. President Roger Martin announced the unanimous decision at a recent meeting.
The last hour to register for the June 8 Republican and Democratic primary is tonight by 8 30 p m or noon tomorrow for new residents or movers in Aiken. Newcomers registering tomorrow can vote later but not in the upcoming primary.
The Prosperity area searches continue for Margie Bowers wife of a Prosperity bank executive who disappeared after leaving home Wednesday for Columbia. Police and federal officials have sealed the area around her home and refuse to comment as the family prays for her safe return.
National Geographic notes Hilo on Hawaii Island calls itself the Orchid Capital of the World. During a busy week the city ships a million blossoms to other Hawaiian Islands, the Far East and the United States main centers.
TEC briefing outlines needing 55 000 more square feet for students and eight new programs. Expansion costs 3.7 million with 1.7 million from federal sources, 300 000 from the state, and 1.7 million from the county. Perry calls TEC a driver of Aiken County growth. Mrs Owings praises TEC and hopes others join in courses.
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