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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1986
Page
6
The forecast calls for fair, mild conditions tonight with 50s lows and tomorrow mostly sunny highs in the mid 80s. Winds remain light around 10 mph. Across regions the three day outlook stays sunny with highs in the 70s to 80s, and cool 40s in the northwest nights. City and coast sections report highs near 80s and 70s with light westerly winds and mid 50s to 60s inland conditions.
In a moving scene at Aiken High, students and staff observe a moment of silence for Landy, a beloved student and band member. Principal Clyburn and Dr. John Bradley praise the community’s support while plans outline the Junior Landy Fund to aid faculty and peers. Landy, a trumpet player and future architectural engineer, was connected with Aiken High and admired by many. He had been accepted at Tennessee State University and valued his role at school.
Trisagion services for Mrs. Margie Bell Verenes are set for 7 30 p m at George Funeral Home. Funeral and burial plans follow for relatives in Augusta and surrounding towns with services at multiple churches and cemeteries. Probate lists and memorials to cancer societies are noted along with survivor details including four daughters and siblings.
The Aiken City Annexation Committee met briefly Tuesday night to set its aims for studying the annexation issue and appoint officers to guide the effort.
John Locher, 25, artist who drew Dick Tracy with his father Dick Locher, died Sunday in Chicago. Cause not determined but possibly thyroid related. He worked mainly at his parents’ studio and briefly at the Chicago Tribune studio.
Funeral services are announced for Mrs Gaynell Jordan Mrs Margie Bell Verenes and several others in Aiken Langley and Graniteville. Services are set at Shiloh Baptist Church George Funeral Home Posey Funeral Home with burial in Bethany Warrenville and Langley cemeteries. Memorials may be given and flowers accepted.
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