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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1970

Page

12

Funeral services for Mamie Rhoden Christian held in Burnetown

Mrs Mamie Rhoden Christian 80 of Burnettown died Sunday funeral at 3 pm today Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church Father William Cuddihy officiating burial in Pine Grove Cemetery She was a Johnston County Ga native who lived in Aiken County most of her life She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church Survivors include adopted son South Rhoden Burnet Town a sister Mrs Ella Taylor Clearwater scene will be Hector .Germaine MD Kaney a 0 Busbee Clifford Ott Jack Barnes and Bennett D. Smith Sr

Burnettown Mamie Rhoden Christian Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church William Cuddihy Pine Grove Cemetery Johnston County Aiken County South Rhoden Ella Taylor Clearwater Scene Hector Germaine M.D. Kaney Busbee Clifford Ott Jack Barnes Bennett D. Smith Sr

Washington Rites To Be Announced

Lamile Washington of Aiken died Sunday. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Miller's Funeral Home. A native of Barnwell County he lived in Aiken County most of his life. Survivors include his widow Josephine A. Washington four daughters all of Aiken his mother Carrie Washington three sisters and four brothers, all of Aiken.

Lamile Washington Aiken Miller Barnwell County Aiken County Josephine A. Washington Starethea Washington Ella Louise Washington Joyce Ann Washington Barbara Jean Washington Betty Jean Washington Carrie Washington Mae Colie Griffen Brooklyn N.Y Anna Johnson Philadelphia Mary Walker Augusta Joshua Washington Yancy Washington Brooker T. Washington Willie James Washington

Wolfe Funeral Is Set Today

William Chevalette Wolfe died Monday in his home in Orangeburg. Funeral services are today at 4 p.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. He was a former driver license examiner for the South Carolina Highway Department. Survived by widow Lois Kennedy Wolfe, son William C. Wolfe III, two sisters and four brothers.

Orangeburg William Chevalette Wolfe St. Paul’s United Tery S.C. Highway Department William C Alma Sawyer Wolfe Lois Kennedy Wolfe Aiken William C. Wolfe III E.V. Lenton David A. Bradham Ormond Beach Fla Julian S. Wolfe Thomas R. Wolfe Albert B. Wolfeall Carlton E. Wolfe Augusta

Stock Listings Inter dealer NASD prices near noon

Quotations from the NASD show representative inter dealer prices around noon. Prices exclude retail markups, markdowns, or commissions while figures come from Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith. Franked entries include Du Pont and others with varied percent values.

Merrill-Lynch Pierce-Fenner and Smith du Pont Ga Pace Graniter Fuqua Kim Ch Owens Scar Riegel Pyle Duke Pw

Aiken Standard details and pricing

Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes each afternoon except Saturday and Sunday. The paper lists office at 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina ZIP 29801 and addresses advertising correction policy and carrier and mail rates.

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

Tax Equity Debate Over Industrial Property Rates In Charleston

The piece analyzes industrial property tax ratios in Charleston County, detailing pre and post 1964 rates, the replacement factor policy, and how tax freezes penalize modernization. Wasson questions the system, noting potential reforms and the fiscal impact on plants that renovate versus those that don’t.

Wasson Tax Commission Sharp

Symposium Addresses Aging Poor at Salvation Army Citadel

About 30 people gathered at the Salvation Army Citadel on Gayle Drive for the first session of a three day symposium on the problems of the aging poor. Sponsored by the South Carolina Office of Economic Opportunity the sessions run through Thursday with multiple talks daily. A resource panel from regional agencies outlined services available to the aging poor.

Salvation Army Gayle Drive South Carolina

Treatment For Retarded Compared To POWs

Washington AP reports The President's Committee on Mental Retardation finds 200000 mentally retarded Americans in tax funded facilities receive dehumanizing custodial care. The four year study urges accreditation and residential living to improve welfare and reduce abusive practices.

Washington Committee On

City budget boosts salaries and adds four staff

The budget increases salaries by 17 000 and proposes four new positions including a supervisor and three operators. Health and Sanitation gains 22 459 reflecting labor needs, with costs rising from five garbage trains and two locals to operate. Recreation receives 5 427 for staffing at Smith Hazel Center and facility upgrades. Much funding relies on bond sales as the city has no outstanding GO bonds and costs rise with construction.

Smith-Hazel Recreation Center Smith-Hazel

Right of Way on the River Debated by Steamboat Pilot

Harris Underwood, pilot of the Belle of Louisville, says the right of way on the river between a drawbridge and a steamboat has long sparked debate and notes the bridge can stay in place.

Louisville, Ky Louisville Harris Underwood Underwood

Henderson Seeks Aiken Voters With Business Approach

Republican lieutenant governor candidate James M. Henderson told the Aiken County GOP Executive Committee that government must use business methods to improve value for taxpayers. He criticized the 1970-71 $508 million budget as highest in state history while educational opportunities and public service lag, and urged expanding the sales tax for education to fund public schools.

James M. Henderson Henderson Aiken County Republican Executive Committee Langley General Assembly South Carolina GOP

Scholarship Awards Made At L B C High

Langley Bath Clear water High School named Bath Sherry Jean Campbell winner of two scholarships at the annual awards day. Alternate Michael Johnson. PTA and Beta Club scholarships to Campbell. Valedictorian Sanford M Toole and salutatorian Judy Carolyn Cox also honored. Numerous awards listed for students in academics and leadership.

Bath Sherry Jean Campbell Langley-Bath-Clearwater High School Michael John Miss Campbell PTA Carolyn Cox Sanford M. Toole Judy Carolyn Cox Toole American Legion Beverly Ann Bell John Nelson Barnes Savannah River Section American Chemical Society Sanford Marion Toole D.A.R Myrna Dale Johnson Nancy Chalker David Withers Debbie Waldrop Crisco Brenda Smith Betty Crocker Bobbie Ann Proctor FHA Presbyterian College Denice Weston John Croft Annie Marie Bennett Hattie Ruth Carr National Foundation March of Dimes Nancy Adel Chalker Harold Baston Hixon Boyd Gerald Kirkland Marie Bonnett Larry Metz Jerry Swing Salli Dicks Shirley Bell Judy Taylor Beverly Corbett Sandy Coleman Jan Coleman Debbie Laldrop Marvis Brantley Sandra Leppard Debbie Whiddon Beverly Bell Patsy Burke Karen Opalewski Sherry Campbell Susan Sharpe Mary Craft Iris Warren Winkie Busbee Mary Fields

Man Escapes Injury When Car Hits Tree

Vernon Ramsey Brittain, 34, of 1022 Croft Ave. reportedly escaped injury after his car ran off the road and struck a tree at South Boundary and Chesterfield Street around 6:25 p.m. as rain fell, according to police records.

Vernon Ramsey Brittain Croft Ave South Boundary Chesterfield Street

Five USC students fined for campus activities building takeover

Four University of South Carolina students and a nonstudent were ordered to pay $100 fines or face 30 days in jail for the May 7 takeover of the Russell House. Convicted of criminal trespass by a Magistrate's Court jury, they included Barbara Herbert Lynn Zorak Paul Gumm Paul Foxworth and Gerald Sammon.

Columbia University of South Carolina Istrate H. E. Watts Watts Barbara Herbert Lynn Zorak Paul Gumm Paul Foxworth Gerald Sammon Sammon Russell House Jim Bradford Greenwood Vickie Eslinger The University Union Jack M. Clontz

Desegregation Suit Possible Across SC Schools

Walterboro AP report quotes Cyril B. Busbee predicting about 18 of South Carolina's 93 districts may miss the Sept 1 desegregation plan deadline. He says the Justice Department would move to sue state officials to end dual systems if they fail. He notes prior notices to 39 districts and cites a Columbia meeting on unitary systems and nonacceptance of freedom of choice plans.

Walterboro Cyril B. Busbee South Carolina Busbee Justice Department Board of Education Superintendent of Education Jerris Leonard Leonard Columbia

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