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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1976

Page

2

Death notice for Carlos C. Fletcher Sr. 69 in Augusta

Carlos C. Fletcher Sr. 69 of 3815 Washington Road Augusta died Sunday at home. Funeral set for 11 am Wednesday at O'Brien Cemetery in O'Brien Florida with Rev. James Cannon and Rev. Bryam Whitfield. Survivors include Lois Hall Fletcher widow and four sons. Local arrangements by Thomas L. King Funeral Home.

Augusta Carlos C. Fletcher Sr Washington Road O'Brien Fla James Cannon Bryam Whitfield Suwannee County Martinez Branford

Deaths of Mrs. Jean A. Stoker and Dan Fallon

Obituaries for Mrs. Jean A. Stoker 54 of Aiken and Dan Fallon 76 of Ridge Spring detail deaths Monday, funeral services, and survivors. Stoker leaves daughter Mrs. Tommie Snipes and son James Ricky Stoker with burial at Salley Oak View Cemetery. Fallon noted as retired merchant and policeman with service at Cumbee Funeral Home and Ridge Spring Cemetery. Survivors for Stoker include siblings and extended relatives. Fallon’s family includes two sons two daughters and siblings. Burial and visitation details are listed with multiple callings at homes and funeral homes.

Jean Able Stoker Rt. 6 Aiken Augusta Salley Oak View Cemetery Salley Milford B. Oswald Stoker Olin Gladys Burnett Able Springfield Rocky Springs Baptist Church Wagener Manufacturing Co Tommie Snipes James Ricky Stoker Rt. G. Aiken George Funeral Home Ridge Spring Dan Fallan Cumbee Lowell Clark Rufus Chaneyworth Saluda County Daniel Fallaw Monetta Barbara Fallaw Riley Batesburg Mary Fallaw Hallman Leesville Nell Holston Columbia Frances Roman Stine Gilbert Ruth Guess Sumter Kathleen Rogers Grady Fallon Charleston

Ronald Alexander dies in Michigan native of Aiken County

Ronald Alexander of Charlotte Michigan died Saturday in Michigan. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Miller's Funeral Home. He was a native of Aiken County.

Charlotte Mich Ronald Alexander Michigan Miller Aiken Aiken County

Aiken Standard Logotype and Publication Notice

The Aiken Standard established in 1867 publishes each afternoon excluding weekends from 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29801. Includes AP wire dispatch rights and disclaimer on omissions and corrections with payment terms for subscriptions and carrier advances.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken S.C Associated Press al News AP News

Marriage Licenses Filed in Aiken County Courthouse

Yesterday in Aiken County Courthouse Luther Carroll Craig Jr Warrenville and Allene Patricia Yong Aiken William Hastings Grice Maryville Mo and Mary Ann Rudnick Aiken Cesar Salazar Stone Mountain Ga and Leslie Anne Lewis Clarkston Ga Eddie Gerard Carroll North Augusta and Ann Sherlock North Augusta Estates details list Marion R Strickland Barbara Mitchell executrix Louise Hedwig Schrermpf Lunette Yance executrix Lunette Farm ers and Merchants Bank executor Civil Actions Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co vs Augustus H Blease Aiken County seeks 92827 plus interest costs and attorney fees workman compensation medical benefits.

Aiken County Luther Carroll Craig Jr Warrenville Allene Patricia Yong Aiken William Hastings Grice Maryville Mary Ann Rudnick Cesar Salazar Stone Mountain Leslie Anne Lewis Clarkston Eddie Gerard Carroll North Augusta Ann Sherlock North Augusta Estates Marion R Strickland Barbara Mitchell Louise Hedwig Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co Augustus H. Blease

Community Calendar Highlights and Timings

Today events include Planned Parenthood and family planning clinic at Midland Valley Shopping Center from 5 to 8 PM and Civic Ballet at Hopeland Gardens at 7 PM. Tomorrow lists Child Evangelism training at Howlandville Baptist Church, Aiken County Museum hours, Aiken Bible Institute, and Senior Citizens bridge at the Senior Citizens Clubhouse.

Planned Parenthood Midland Valley Civic Ballet Hopeland Gardens Howlandville Baptist Church Aiken County Aiken Bible Institute Smith Hazel Recreation Center Senior Citizens Senior Citizens Clubhouse Johnston Clinic Kiwanis Club Laurens Street Mitchell Shopping Center H.O. Weeks Activities Center First Baptist Church Houndslake Corporation Deerwood Subdivision City Planning & Zoning Commission

Westport Origin and Name Change

Westport Connecticut began as Saugatuck, named by local Native Americans, and incorporated in 1853. Business interests eventually changed the town’s name to Westport, reflecting its coastal seaport status.

Westport Westport, Conn Saugatuck

Public Hearing Targets Title XX Budget Cuts in South Carolina

Aiken County meeting draws about 80 as residents challenge proposed reductions in Title XX funds totaling 43.7 million dollars for South Carolina. Key criticisms focus on transportation, elderly services, health support, mental health, and day care while the Commission for the Blind alone receives full funding.

South Carolina Commission On Aging John A. Price Aiken County Price CAC Wilder Aiken Barnwell Transportation Orangeburg - Calhoun Bamburg Martha Koch Council On Aging Morris Fonda Fonda

Primary Elections Details and Petition Rules

The article outlines continued primary races in District 8 between Walter C. Guy Jr. and Aubrey C. Woodward and mentions a test race among Ralph F. Cullinan Lonnie W. Lott and R T Hun toon. It notes a September 18 deadline for petition qualifying and lists required signatures for various offices. J Mercer Glass is a known petition candidate. Filing for Auditor closes next Monday at noon with a $240 fee.

Ralph F. Cullinan Lonnie W. Lott R.T. Huntoon Walter C. Guy Jr Aubrey C. Woodward House of Representatives Senate J. Mercer Glass Glass Gilbert E. McMillan R.aiken Aiken County Democratic Party Republican Party Robert S. Perry Col. L.W. Warner Vincent N.E Senate Dist Rodney Alberts J.M. Glass Robert M. Bell Michael L. Laughlin William E. Knotts Tom Turnipseed A.J. Dooley Nikki G. Setzler Addison G. Wilson Jimmy L. Martin William A. Reel Cecil L. Collins Marion D. McGowan Lonnie Barton Irene K. Rudnick Franklin F. White M. Judson Busbee County Charles W. Prosser Cleo Allen Bradberry Carrol H. Warner William L. Benson James K. Gregory Forest L. Kirby Carl M. Hair Paul D. Grant George B. McCormick James A. Williams Margie H. Plunkett Rhea J. Burgess W.C. Busch Cleo Scott Virginia Ergle James L. Gregory Sue H. Roe

Peach crop projections rise despite frosts in South Carolina

Mrs. Lewis Jackson of Aiken reports a strong peach set with 75 percent of her average crop and expectations of more peaches than last year. The South Carolina Crop and Livestock Reporting Service forecasts a 17 percent larger harvest than 196? and a total of 245 million pounds, though below the 1968 peak. Early warmth boosted growth in February and March but frosts and April dryness slowed progress and may have affected early varieties.

Lewis Jackson Aiken S.C

Weather Forecast Calls for Coastal Showers and Cooler East

Nationwide forecast predicts showers Tuesday along Gulf and Atlantic coasts and in Washington. Temperatures to fall in the east with milder conditions moving into the central states.

Gulf and Atlantic States Washington Central States

North Augusta rape case and larceny trial in Aiken County

Police found a car matching the defendant description with a broken window and glass on the seat. Investigator Fields testified the defendant admitted breaking the window and taking a woman to North Augusta for sex with permission and a $20 request. A physician noted bruises and high vital signs in the woman. The defendant was remanded to Georgia authorities. other cases involved Ernest Wanninger and Robert Walker Tinsley with bond seizures and trial delays.

Jack Fields Aiken County Augusta University Hospital Cushman Georgia Ernest Wanninger Ernie Wanniger C. Marshall Cain Rodney A. Peeples Citizens Band GW. Owens Robert Walker Tinsley Sr Bobby Tinsley Tinsley Owens Peeples Treasury

Perkins outlines USC-Aiken athletics growth and plans

USC-Aiken head coach Lewis Perkins detailed the program's rise from a lone basketball team in 1969 to a multi sport program with 63 athletes, 49 from Aiken County. He highlighted new tennis and baseball beginnings, a 1972 basketball powerhouse, and a planned 55,000 square foot Students Activities Building opening in 1977- that will include a basketball stadium and indoor tennis court.

Lewis Perkins Aiken County Perkins William C. Casper USC - Aiken Rotary Scott §. Reeves Aiken High Herbert J. Gladden Jr

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Carlos Fletcher Sr Jean A. Stoker Lizzie Kate Alexander Graniteville Kathy Alexander Martha Alexander Annie Mary Bounds Miami Johnny C. Alexander Rashel Alexander David Alexander Jackie Alexander Fort Benning Mays Heights Aiken Standard - Pbm Carri Ocelur NOAA of Cs First Presbyterian Church Robert C. Weaver Robert K. Weaver Alan F. Benton Frederick D. Benton St. John’s United Methodist Church Andrew C. Marine Josephine Matthews Wagener Steinbach Department of Social Services DSS Public Safety Department City Public Works Sylvia W. Westerdah John Harte Jr USCA Aiken Rotarians
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