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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1974

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals in North Augusta and Edgefield

North Augusta Mrs. James C. Owens of 1009 Frances St. dies in a local hospital. Funeral 3 p.m. today at Posey’s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial Harlem City Cemetery. Survived by two daughters and a widower. Edgefield Willie Buddie Scott dies Friday. Services 4 p.m. today at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by four brothers and three sisters.

Edgefield Willie Buddie) Scott Mt. Zion Baptist Church W. H. McCann Mattie Scott Mealing Edith Mae Scott Shirley Rosa Scott Brooklyn N. Y Mozella Wylie Alexandria Eva Mae Dawson North Augusta Otis Scott Thomas Dale Scott Walter Scott Trenton Same E. Scott Modoc Walter R. Scott Blalock

Funeral services for Paul L. Moore Graniteville

Funeral services for Paul Lawrence Moore of Graniteville will be held today at p.m. in St. Pauls Episcopal Church with the Rev. Donald Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Graniteville Cemetery. Pallbearers are J.B. Wingard, William Steece, Howard Steece, Samuel Moore, Ralph Moore and Ira Burckhalter. Dences of Mrs. Ida M. Moore of 417 Plunkett Ave NW Aiken or Poseys Funeral Home Graniteville.

Graniteville Paul Lawrence Moore St. Paul's Episcopal Church Donald Chapman Graniteville Cemetery J.B. Wingard William Steece Howard Steece Samuel Moore Ralph Moore Ira Burckhalter Ida M. Moore Plunkett Ave N.W Aiken Posey

Mrs Ollie Davis Dies in Columbia Nursing Home

North Augusta resident Mrs Ollie Anna L Davis of Route 2 Box 70 died Tuesday in a Columbia nursing home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Miller's Funeral Home Aiken. She was a native of Aiken County and a member of Galilee Baptist Church Beech Island.

North Augusta Ollie Anna L.) Davis Columbia Miller Aiken Aiken County Galilee Baptist Church Beech Is

Aiken Standard History and Publication Details

Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes daily except Saturdays and Sundays from 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29801 with AP dispatch rights and standard policy notes on corrections payments and subscriber handling.

Mrs. Myrtle Raborn dies after illness in Aiken

Myrtle Delores Busbee Raborn, 56, of Route 2 Aiken, died today at Aiken County Hospital after a long illness. Funeral arrangements by George Funeral Home, Aiken. She was born in Aiken County to Matilda Kneece Busbee and the late Simon B. Busbee and was a Baptist. Surviving: widower Thomas B. Raborn. son Bobby Gene Raborn Terrence, Calif.. daughters Millie Gantt and Teresa Raborn, both of Aiken. mother Matilda K. Busbee of Graniteville. four sisters Annie B. Moore, Graniteville Lucille B. Parker Mobile A D Tilley Jr. Graniteville. Jeanette B. Hancock Greenwood. two brothers John H. Busbee Ronald S. Busbee of Graniteville. six grandchildren.

Myrtle Delores Busbee Raborn Rt. 2 Aiken Aiken County George Funeral Home Matilda Kneece Busbee Simon B. Busbee The Baptist Church Thomas B. Raborn Bobby Gene Raborn Terrence Calif Millie

Mary J. Charest 63 Boston resident dies

Mary J. Charest also known as Mrs. Mary Jones Charest 63 of Boston Massachusetts died Wednesday in a Boston hospital. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 4 30 p m at the Scott Family Cemetery with Rev L Gordon Robinson officiating. She was a native of Aiken County and had lived in Boston 25 years. Survived by three brothers Charlie Jones Miami Stanford R Jones Lexington S C Mack C Jones Miami. Friends may call at her niece Mrs J C Houghs home on Wagoner Rd Aiken or at George Funeral Home after 10 a m Sunday.

Mary Jones Charest Boston Mass Scott Family Cemetery L. Gordon Robinson Aiken County Charlie Jones Miami Stanford R. Jones Lexington S.C Mack C. Jones J. C. Hough Wagoner Rd Aiken George Funeral Home

Mrs Lucy Cox Cox obituary notice in Starr South Carolina

Mrs Lucy Cox Brown Cox 73 widow of Carl C. Cox of Starr dies Thursday. Funeral held Saturday at Grace Baptist Church with burial in Old Silverbrook Cemetery, Anderson. Survived by six sons Carl ton Cox Aiken Charles Cox Anderson Melton Cox Jackson Tenn George W. Cox Starr Frank R. Cox Newport News Va Lewis A. Cox Columbia five daughters Barbara Giles Aiken Bessie Matthews Norfolk Va Helen Nicholson Anderson Mary Ruth Cox Doris Taylor Starr one brother W T Brown Belton one sister Mrs Gladys Dyar Anderson 32 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren McDougald Funeral Home Anderson is in charge.

Starr Lucy T. Brown Cox Carl C. Cox Rt. 1 Grace Baptist Church Old Silverbrook Anderson Carlton Cox Aiken Charles Cox Melton Cox Jackson Tenn George W. Cox Frank R. Cox Newport News Lewis A. Cox Columbia Barbara Giles Bessie Matthews Norfolk Helen Nicholson Mary Ruth Cox Doris Taylor W. T. Brown Belton Gladys Dyar McDougald Funeral Home

Thieves Take Grandmother Clock From Woodworks

Steve Overcash, owner of Colonial Woodworks on Highway 19 South, reports a theft of a hand made grandmother clock valued at 450 dollars. The six foot walnut cabinet timepiece, sold to a buyer in Atlanta, was the only item taken despite other merchandise being available. Entry came via a pried front door lock, and investigators note the thieves may face time in court.

Judy Rich Steve Overcash Colonial Woodworks Highway 19 South Overcash Atlanta

Hearsts Furious Over Comments From Law Officers

SAN FRANCISCO AP The Hearst parents are outraged by statements from law enforcement labeling Patricia Hearst as an armed dangerous fugitive. Cecil Poole said the family wants the presumption of innocence restored and prayers for surrender. Police and FBI agents persist in the nationwide search for Patricia and SLA companions as raids in southern California subside and the fugitives’ trail grows cold.

San Francisco Patricia Hearst Cecil Poole U.S Randolph Catherine Hearst Patricia Los Angles Poole Hearsts FBI Miss Hearst William and Emily Harris California SLA

North Augusta Chamber Sets Rooster Booster Breakfast

The Greater North Augusta Chamber of Commerce hosts a Rooster Booster breakfast Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at S&S Cafeteria North Augusta Plaza. Belk's and LeGrande's men’s shops sponsor. Free coffee and doughnuts served. Ends at 8:15 a.m. Call 279-2323 or 279-3737 to attend.

North Augusta Greater

Jewels and TV Stolen From North Augusta Home

Items valued at 1220 dollars were stolen from the North Augusta residence of Mrs. Bobby Kay on Dove Street. Missing were a sapphire ring valued at 120 dollars a diamond cluster ring worth 300 dollars and a 25 inch color TV valued at 800 dollars. Entry was gained through a rear sliding glass door. Under investigation by the North Augusta Police Department detective division.

North Augusta Bobby Kay Dove Street

Aiken County Sees New HCA Hospital Plan Move Forward

Hospital Corporation of America plans a 190 bed facility across USC Aiken campus with a Certificate of Need due in two weeks. A November referendum will decide public or private ownership for the hospital and staff from Frankfort shift to the new site.

HCA Aiken Aiken County Malone Frankfort Hospital Corporation of America State Health Department University of South Carolina

Army Pvt. Curry Assigned to 8th Infantry Division in Germany

Army Pvt. Arthur D. Curry, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Le roy Curry Route 4 North Augusta, is assigned to the 8th Infantry Division in Germany. He serves as a combat engineer with Company B 12th Engineer Battalion in Dexheim. Marine Sgt Jerry L Stuart, wife Vickie is daughter of Mrs Jessie E Lansdon of Hilton Head, promoted at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

Army Arthur D. Curry Leroy Curry Route North Augusta 8Th Germany Pvt Curry Dexheim Jerry L. Stuart Vickie Jessie E. Lansdon Hilton Head Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort

Peach Harvest Outlook Dim In Georgia And Nearby States

Georgia faces a severe peach season with projections as low as 4 million dollars of value versus 17 million typical. South Carolina fared better with normal Piedmont production, but Ridge Spring Saluda Johnston areas hit 40 percent of normal and lower-state areas down to 30 percent. Some peaches require 650 to 1000 chill hours, delaying hopeful growers. A Georgia spokesman expects no processing plants to open locally and may import South Carolina peaches if they do.

Georgia Department of Agriculture South Carolina Piedmont Ridge Spring Saluda Johnston Palmetto Childers

Sheriff’s car funds and jail upgrades noted

Wilkins outlined money from revenue sharing and a $6400 federal grant financing sheriff office equipment including a 35 mm camera and foul weather gear. He reported plans for a public address system by July 1 and kitchen changes to offer a balanced diet as inmate numbers rise from 71 to a maximum 81 with three daily meals for over 100 recent feedings.

Wilkins

Bennie Newman Elected District Governor at SC Lions Meet

Bennie L. Newman president of the Aiken Lions Club was elected district governor by the South Carolina Lions Clubs at the 50th State Convention in Greenville. District 32 B includes 51 clubs in 13 counties with about 1950 members. Newman, a DuPont employee of 22 years, has held multiple club roles and serves in state Lions administrative posts. He and his wife Juanice, with their children Bennie Jr. and Nancy, reside at 2920 Congaree Drive. Mrs. Newman is vice-president of the Aiken Lions Auxiliary.

Bennie L. Newman Aiken Lions Club South Carolina Lions Clubs Greenville Aiken Lion Newman du Pont Company Lee Newman South Carolina Light Conservation Association Lions Clubs Juanice Nancy Bennie, Jr Congaree Drive Aiken Lions Auxilary

Only An Orphan Girl Plays At Aiken Community Playhouse

Community calendar notes four events including Only An Orphan Girl at the Aiken Community Playhouse tonight and Square Dancing at the North Augusta Recreation Center. Also listed are a museum open house, a sewing class, and a noon DAR picnic in Trenton with related civic meetings tomorrow through Sunday.

Aiken Community Playhouse North Augusta Recreation Center Trenton DAR E. L. Ryan Aiken County Historical Museum Chesterfield Street

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James C. Owens James C Sallie Whitaker) Owens Frances St Funeral Home Robert Sisson Harlem St. ‘John United Methodist Church Silver Thread Club Arrington George Butler North Saugusta Paul J.rausch West Point Miller ‘Butler Jimmy Butler J.C. ‘Owens Oliver Owens Ward ‘Owens Carlile Owens Willie Scott Paul L. Moore Mrs Ollie Davis Aiken Standard Rutland Drive S. C Associated Press PHE National Weather Forecast Arce National Weather Service NOAA US Dept of Commerce Great Lakes Mississippi Valley Texas Northwest Central Plains Carolinas Mrs. Myrtle Raborn Mary J. Charest Lucy Cox San Francisco Examiner Anne Vicki Los Angeles Police N. A. Chamber N.A Sheriff's Bennie Newman Catholic Center Gloverville American Association of Retired Persons St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist Whiskey Rd WAKN Hayne Ave Church of Seventh Day Adventist Church Gregg Avenue Will Kowarse Mildred Hill South Aikien Baptist Church Silver Bluff Road Dougherty Road M. Carroll Pritchard George L. Youman Faith Temple Ravenel St Hampton Ave Pastor Martin L. Mallisham Lutheran Bethlehem Lutheran Church Hitchcock Robert Haupt Jr First Baptist Church of Aiken Corner Richland and York Streets Robert L. Cate Town Creek Town Creek Rd Fred L. Lowery Church of Christ Aiken Church of Christ South Paul Abbeville Ave James Jones, Jr WTHB Church of God First Church of God Pine Log Road Frea D. Woodham Millbrook Baptist Church W. James Rivers Episcopal St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church Pendleton Street Richland Ave Howard M. Hickey Rhett Y. Winters Shiloh Baptist Church Hwy North of Aiken Daniel E. Johnson St. Paul’s Lutheran Laurens Abbeville John McCullough South Aikien Pentecostal Holiness Highway Rev W.E South Airien Presbyterian Whiskey Road Near Mitchell Center G. Dana Waters II Salvation Army Ladies Home League
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