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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1978

Page

2

Deaths From Georgia Rural Counties Highlight Local Obituaries

Multiple obituaries note the deaths of Florrie Newsome Williford 66 of Sandersville and London Earl Weisner 76 of Laurens. Services for Williford are set at Sandersville Church of God with burial in Mount Zion cemetery. Weisner’s service at Trinity Ridge United Methodist Church, burial in its cemetery. The notices list surviving family members and funeral arrangements.

Sandersville Florrie Newsome Williford Martha Lamb Augusta Jeanette Reese Thomson Doris Smith Winter Garden Fla Catherine Norris Wanda Chalker Walter Williford Apopka Melvin Williford J.W. Williford Terrell Williford Hilton Williford Wayne Williford Leona Laurens London Earl Weisner Greenville Trinity Ridge United Methodist Church Charles Purdue J.D. Putman Church Weisner Pelzer Anna Toy Weisner Earl Weisner Jr Aiken Robert Ellis Weisner Jaydue Weisner Gray Court Norma Jean Mabry Hollywood Patricia Reynolds Anchorage Alaska Roy Weisner Portland Ore New Lela Polite Preister Reid Drive Governor Aiken Park Aiken County Mount Anna Baptist Church Simon O'Neal Mount Calvary Baptist Church Ulmers Perry Jackson Jackson-Brooks

Historic papers and antiques stolen from Cranston attic

Police in Cranston Rhode Island are baffled by the theft of a collection of historic papers and antiques from the attic of a private house. Some items reportedly belonged to colonial Gov. Samuel Cranston who governed from 1698 to 1727.

Cranston R.I Samuel Cranston

Advance payments directive for Aiken Standard PBM

Notice states all advance payments should be made to Aiken Standard PBM Subscription. The instruction implies a centralized payment recipient for subscriptions handled by the Aiken Standard.

Aiken Standard Pbm

Rehabilitation center showcase highlights work and impact

Raymond Mizell spoke at the National Foundation March of Dimes Awards Banquet about the Aiken Vocational Rehabilitation Center serving Edgefield and Barnwell counties. The center reported 1,900 new clients last year with 750 returned to work, generating $88,000 in completed contracts and a projected $120,000 for the year.

Raymond Mizell National Foundation March of Dimes South Carolina March of Dimes Group Aiken Edgefield Barnwell Mizell Ie Pereng Sam Brock Aiken County Pam Buckner Peg Robinson Gail Marine Anthony Kirkland Buckner Anthony Brice Kirkland Langley

No-Fault Auto Insurance Bill Faces Senate Test

Senate Commerce Committee hints at a pivotal vote with Sen. John Durkin undecided as proponents claim seven firm commitments. Durkin questions consumer protections and warned insurers could raise premiums after claims, despite backing no fault in earlier roles.

Donald W. Riegle D-Mich Russell Long D-La Durkin New Hampshire Senate

Pairs Spares To Hold Barbecue In Aiken

The Pairs and Spares senior citizens group sponsored by the Aiken Recreation Department will host a barbecue dinner at the H.O. Weeks Activities Center Thursday at 5 p.m. Members should bring a vegetable salad or dessert and a place setting, and pay 1 dollar. Reserve by calling the H.O. Weeks Recreation Center.

Aiken Recreation Department H.O. Weeks Activities Center H.O. Weeks Recreation Center

Utility Bill Help Through Aiken CAC Program

Aid for disadvantaged families facing high utility bills may be available through the Aiken County Community Action Commission CAC. Recipients must meet income poverty guidelines and reside in Aiken or Barnwell counties. Contact the Aiken CAC office for information on the Special Crisis Intervention program.

Aiken County Aiken Barnwell County CAC

Real estate transfers filed with Mesne Conveyance office

Transfers show multiple parcels with improvements or tracts in North Augusta Graniteville Millbrook Estates New Ellenton Wagener Wagener Eureka and Aiken in deals ranging from 1 000 to 125 000 dollars with specifics on lot size acreage and locations including Kalmin Hill Pine and Oak Woods Subdivisions Lake Shore Drive and Westcliff Subdivision Among buyers are J L Rosenbrook Jr W H Presley Ida S Hurst Frank W Anderson and M R Warner and Son Inc with various assignees and corrected deeds noted Local details include frontages on Longleaf Circle Second Street Circle Drive and Second Street and proximity to SC Highways 19 and 39

Howell W. Dean Marion F. Harp Jr Vicki L. Harp Oak Woods North Augusta Barbara Ann Baughman Rickie Lee Vitoe Second St Circle Dr Stiefeltown L. C. Mixon Thomas E. Mixon W. C. Burnett Kenneth M. Moore Lake Shore Dr L.C. Highway No. 19 Aiken Charlies G. Giddens Larry M. Edwards Linda T. Edwards Elmwood Park Tyrus R. Johnson Leary Johnson Lawrence E. Stueck Keren L. Stueck S. C Clearwater William A Redd Huntcliff M. R. Warner and Son, Inc William B. Carver Linda R. Carver Wagener S.C. Highway No. 39 Lucille Rodgers Lucille Cook Joe Rhodes Judy Mae Rhoades Judie Mae Rhodes Eureka Melton O. Woodward Jr Lake Shore Or L. C. Highway No. 19

Aiken Community Calendar Highlights Evening Events

Community calendar lists multiple gatherings today across Aiken and surrounding areas. Meetings include band rehearsals, veterans groups, choral society, mental health associations, and a variety of AA meetings, with museum hours and EMT refresher sessions also noted.

Graniteville revival services announced at Congregational Holiness Church

Graniteville Congregational Holiness Church hosts nightly revival services this week at 7 30 pm except Saturday with evangelist Rev Roland Penny and special music each evening. Public invited.

Graniteville

Happy Days To Receive A Grant For Summer Camp

The South Carolina government approved a 3000 grant to Camp Happy Days Inc. to run Camp Happy Days, a summer program for retarded children. Part of 160000 from Title XX and state funds supports 25 camps in 23 counties. The 12 June start at Willow Springs Recreation Area seeks to serve 150 youngsters.

Sldmbia South Caroling Camp Happy Days Inc Willow Springs Belvedere

Man Jailed on Death Charge in Letelier Bombing Case

Ignacio Novo Sampol is jailed in $250000 bond on a death charge related to the bombing death of former Chilean diplomat Orlando Letelier. Federal magistrate Lawrence S. Margolis ordered the detention. Two co defendants, Jose Dionisio Suarez Esquivel and Virgilio Paz Romero, both of New Jersey, are at large.

Washington Orlando Letelier Lawrence S. Margolis Ignacio Novo Sampol Jose Dionisio Suarez Esquivel Virgilio Paz Romero New Jersey FBI

U S Won t Help Peru in Debt Crisis

Washington reports no plan for U S financial aid to Peru to avert a default on its 5.5 billion dollar national debt.

Washington United States Peru

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