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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1973

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Thomas A. Simpson

Funeral services for Thomas A. Simpson of 1121 Conger Dr S W Aiken were held at St Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church. A Mass of the Resurrection was led by Msgr George Lewis Smith and Rev Thomas A Bonnifanti. Burial will be Monday in Holy Cross Cemetery Philadelphia Pa Pallbearers listed. Honorary pallbearers were members of Bishop Reynolds Council Knights of Columbus. He is survived by wife Rose Lee Stepp Thomas two children Charles Thomas Chicago one daughter Va Lee Perkey Orangeburg one sister Mrs Pauline Thompson Portland Ore and two brothers Mont Thomas and Eugene Thomas Bluefield.

Thomas A. Simpson Conger Msgr George Lewis Smith Thomas A. Bonnifanti Holy Cross Cemetery Philadelphia John Maloney William Walsh Raymond Fridley Richard Sullivan Paul Ferriter Mike Sieczkowski Bishop Reynolds Knights of Columbus Rose Lee Stepp Thomas Charles Thomas Chicago Va Lee Perkey Orangeburg Pauline Thompson Portland Ore Mont Thomas Eugene Thomas Bluefield

Mrs. W. B. Capers Dies in North Augusta

Mrs William B Dub Capers of Lake Forest Estates Route 1 Box 268C North Augusta died Friday at her home Funeral arrangements by Poseys Funeral Home She was a native of Pow elton Ga and lived in North Augusta nine years She was a Fairview Presbyterian Church member Surviving are widower three daughters and three sisters Friends may call at the funeral home or residence.

North Augusta William B. ‘Dub Mable Herndon) Capers Lake Forest Estates Posey Powelton Fairview

Charles E Thomas obituary in Aiken VA Bluefield service

Charles E. Thomas 72 of 1149 Aldrich Street Aiken died Sunday in a local infirmary Funeral services will be held in Bluefield West Virginia at 11 a.m. Tuesday Burial will be in Bluefield He had lived in Aiken six years Surviving are his widow and other relatives in a brief notice from the local newspaper obituary section

Charles E. Thomas Aldrich St Aiken Bluefield W. Va Thomas Citizens Utilities Chicago Ill

Aiken Standard Publishing Details 1867

The Aiken Standard established in 1867 publishes weekday afternoons except weekends from 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29801. The paper carries AP dispatches with exclusive rights for local news and AP material and notes mail and carrier rates for subscriptions and corrections policy.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken S. C S.C Associated Press

James Hawkins Funeral Arrangements Announced

James Hawkins of Philadelphia born in Aiken County will have funeral arrangements announced by Nix and Williams Funeral Home Belvedere. Survived by five sisters and two brothers. friends may call at the funeral home.

Philadelphia James Hawkins Nix and Williams Funeral Home Belvedere Aiken County Willie Mae Wills North Augusta Dosie Johnson Rosa Curry Mary Mims Aiken Sally Carr Clearwater Henry Hawkins Chester Hawkins Nix and Williams

Funeral services for Pierce Carroll set in Aiken church

Pierce Carroll who died Thursday at a local hospital will be funeralized at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Union Baptist Church in Aiken with Rev. Robert Brightharp presiding. Burial follows in the church cemetery, and friends may call at the widow Rosa L. Carrolls home or Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home.

Pierce Carroll Union Baptist Church Aiken Robert Brightharp Rosa L. Carroll Jackson-Brooks Funeral

Graniteville Man Jerry Howell Sr. Dies at Home

Jerry Howell Sr. died at his home Sunday in Graniteville. A native of Aiken County, he was the husband of Blondell Anderson Howell.

Graniteville Jerry Howell Sr Posey Aiken County Blondell Anderson Howell

Mrs Hattie G Elkin dies in Atlanta funeral held

Mrs Hattie G Elkin died Saturday in an Atlanta hospital. Funeral services were held at Posey's Funeral Home Chapel in North Augusta with the Rev. Robert H Ledbetter officiating. Burial was in Langley Cemetery. A native of Spartanburg County she was a former Augusta resident and recently lived in Decatur. She was retired from Graniteville Co. Surviving are two nieces and three nephews. Friends may call at Posey's Funeral Home.

Atlanta Hattie G. Elkin Posey Funeral Home North Augusta Robert H. Ledbetter Langley Spartanburg County Augusta Decatur Elkin Graniteville Co Gladys Wood Jennie Queen Ft. Mill S.C Clyde C. Franklin E.E. Franklin Macon J.R. Franklin

August J Hoehn Funeral Rites Held At St Teresa

Funeral services for August J. Hoehn who died Friday at a local infirmary were held today at 11 am at St. Teresa Catholic Church with Monsignor Felix Donnelly presiding. Burial followed at Westover Memorial Park. Survived by wife Julia B. Hoehn of Martinez, five sons Joe D. Hoehn Jimmy Hoehn Anthony F. Hoehn Nicky Hoehn all of Martinez and Jimmy R. Hoehn of Aiken, three sisters Helen DeGello Emma Hoehn Marie Ott all of Erie, Pa., and two brothers.

J. Hoehn St. Teresa Catholic Church Felix Donnelly Westover Memorial Park Julia B. Hoehn Martinez Joe D. Hoehn Jimmy Hoehn Anthony F. Hoehn Nicky Hoehn Jimmy R. Hoehn Aiken Helen DeGello Emma Hoehn Marie Ott Erie, Pa

John Hoehn and William Hoehn of Erie

John Hoehn and William Hoehn, both of Erie, referenced in the notice or report.

John Hoehn William Hoehn Erie

Willie R. Wilson 81 Dies At Lynwood Bath

Willie R. Wilson 81 of 209 Anthony Drive died Sunday at home. Services 4:30 p.m. Tuesday Langley First Baptist Church with Rev. L H Fowler officiating. Burial Langley cemetery. Native of Hampton County S C, resident 43 years. Deacon at Langley First Baptist and Bath Masonic Lodge No 263. Survived by wife Jessie Heape Wilson. daughter Maude Starrick. foster daughter W H Jones. stepdaughter Nan All. son Woodrow R. Wilson. Pallbearers listed. Funeral Home in Langley open until 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Lynwood - Bath Willie R. Wilson Anthony Drive Langley First Baptist Church L.H. Fowler Langley Cemetery Hampton County S.C Bath Masonic Lodge Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Jessie Heape Wilson Maude W. Starrick Aiken W.H. Jones Lynwood-Bath Nan All Allendale Woodrow R. Wilson Langley Lewis Redd Bennie Burnette Kenneth Dennis M.B. Ferguson Brad Beard Henry Miles Julian Cook Allie Lambert Posey

North Augusta Optometrist Dr. Edmond L. Butts dies

Dr. Edmond L. Butts of 304 Willow Wick Ave died Friday in a local hospital. The funeral was Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert C. Faulkner officiating. Burial followed at Pineview Memorial Gardens. A native of Martin Tennessee, he lived in North Augusta 34 years and served as optometrist, former acting mayor and city councilman, Lions Club member, and Grace UMC board member. Surviving are wife Ruth Scott Butts, son David Scott Butts of Atlanta, daughter Joanna Butts Pettigrew of North Augusta, brother Paul L. Butts of Denver, sisters Mrs. Charles E. Krouse of Wilmore and Mrs. George Luce of Fort Valley.

Edmond L. Butts Willow Wick Ave North Augusta Grace United Methodist Church Robert C. Faulkner Pineview Memorial Gardens Martin, Tenn City of Etheridge Bible Ruth Scott Butts David Scott Butts Atlanta Joanna Butts Pettigrew Paul L. Butts Denver Colo Charles E. Krouse Wilmore George Luce Ft. Valley

Community Calendar Zoning Board meets in city council chambers

Today the Zoning Board of Adjustments gathers at 5 p.m. in city council chambers. Also this evening the Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Lions Hut. Tomorrow the Rescue Squad convenes at 7 p.m. at headquarters and Warrenville Elementary PTA meets at 7:30 p.m. at the school. The League of Women Voters holds a meeting at 8 p.m. at Farmers and Merchants Bank.

Zoning Board of Adjustments Lions Club Lions Hut Warrenville P.T.A League of Women Voters Farmers and Merchants Bank

Five Boy Scouts Recognized At Court Of Honor

Five members of Boy Scout Troop 403 in Salley received the Eagle Scout Award at a Court Of Honor at Salley Baptist Church. Recipients were Randy L. Brown Keith Hutchenson Kevin D. Hutchenson Rhett C. Salley and Lyndon Michael Carey. All are Bob White Lodge Order of the Arrow members and mile swim award holders with Camporee honors. The troop formed three and a half years ago under Scout master N. R. Salley, drawing from Salley Perry Wagener and New Holland.

N.R. Salley Salley, Perry, Wagener New Holland

Robbery Case Under Investigation And Local Incidents

The case remains under investigation. Aiken police report four juveniles arrested on simple assault and battery charges and James Braxton a 20 year old, on a peeping tom charge. About $100 stolen from machines at Wayside Laundry. Firefighters responded to a 4:51 a.m. call at Hankerson's Cottage and removed a burning mattress from the three story wood frame building after evacuating occupants.

Aiken James Braxton Hankerinson

County considers standardizing stationery and forms program

LaCouture proposes a 14 member Graphic Identification Program Committee to study needs and design an identification system. County plans include accepting a 75 foot right of way on US 1 for Thermo Disc Plant site, soliciting janitorial services for a food stamp operation, and appointing to the Forestry Board and Recreation Committee. Also on the agenda are requests for heavy equipment operators, bill payment directions since 1971, retaining Cherry Bekaert and Holland for audits, and reports on public service authority legislation and Summer Youth Employment Program.

LaCouture Daniel Crosland US 1 Raymond Walters North Augusta Forestry Board Recreation Committee Cherry, Bekaert and Holland Wade Brodie Aiken County

Aiken County Realtor Leader Wins Civic Award

Mrs. Chesser receives the second trophy after serving as secretary for the Aiken Board of Realtors from 1963 to 1966 and holding roles with the United Way and League of Women Voters. Maurice Williams of Wilmac Inc. was runner up in civic achievement. Chesser is a partner in Eulalie Salley and Company, native of Clayton Alabama, and Huntington College graduate.

Aiken County Board of Realtors South Carolina Association of Realtors United Way League of Women Voters Aiken Business and Professional Women’s Club Aiken Swim Association Sec Wee Care Day Center Maurice Williams Wilmac, Inc Dunkelbarger Chesser Eulalie Salley and Company Clayton Ala Huntington College Montgomery

Area Jaycees Sweep State Honors at Myrtle Beach

Aiken Belvedere and North Augusta Jaycee chapters dominated the Jaycee State Convention in Myrtle Beach winning about 80 percent of state awards. North Augusta led with 10 first and seven second place wins and touted their project Operation Pitch-In for a national nomination.

Aiken Belvedere North Augusta Myrtle Beach Warren Lucas Mike Murphy Charlie Watts Aiken Jaycees Jaycee North Augusta Jaycees Leon Walden Walden Governor’s Beautification Committee Keith Paulsen Cere

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Mrs W.B. Capers August J. Hoehn Edmond Butts Randy L. Brown Keith Hutchenson Kevin D. Hutchenson Rhett C. Salley Lyndon Michael Carey Wendell Hall Boy Scouts Frea National Weather Service NOAA US Dept of Commerce Southeast Mississippi Valley Texas Upper Great Lakes NRECA Aiken Electric Coop Arthur Smith Spectra Brite Zenith Center Community Fire Dept Area Jaycees N.A Geisenbier Belvedere Jaycee Ohio State U Howe
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