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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1987

Page

10

Deaths And Funerals In South Carolina Towns

Agnes Katheryn Vinson 36 of Eastover died Friday and services are at 2 p.m. today at Thompson Funeral Home West Columbia with Rev. William T. Moss. burial at Southland Memorial Gardens. Survived by husband John Vinson four daughters Marie Lisa Leslie Stacey a son Cris Barnes and several relatives. Eddie William Thompson 70 of Union died yesterday with funeral at 4 30 p.m. tomorrow at S R Holcombe Funeral Home and Masonic burial at Union Memorial Gardens. Survived by widow Pearl Horne Thompson son Eddie B. Thompson four other sons four daughters and several grandchildren. The family will receive friends tonight 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Thompson Funeral Home West Columbia William T. Moss Southland Memorial Gardens Lexington County UNION Eddie William Thompson Thompson Fred Thompson Aiken S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home Union Memorial Gardens Henry County Ala Mount Joy

Deaths across Asia claim noted journalistic figures

In Tokyo Yoshio Higas huichi former president of the Japan Times dies at 72 Born in California and Stanford graduate he led the paper from 1972 to 1981 Also in Manila veteran journalist Eddie Monteclaro dies at 58 after typhoid fever He served Manila Times during martial law era and later worked at Chicago Sun Times before returning home

Tokyo Yoshio Higashiuchi Japan Times the Times Manila Philippines Eddie Monteclaro Monteclaro Manila Times Ferdinand E. Marcos United States Chicago Sun Times Manila Chronicle

Tornado Rips Town as Death Toll Rises in Pecos and Balmorhea

In the Texas towns Pecos and Balmorhea a deadly tornado tore through a community hall during a Head Start graduation, killing multiple people including Elsa Lara Herrera and her son Jonathan. Survivors recount faith amid devastation as 12 year old Raimiro Ramirez was found alive under debris with his father unharmed. Over 120 injured, most treated and released, while a number remain in serious condition. Memorial services and rosaries were held for victims as pastors urged faith and resilience.

Ramiro Ramirez Elsa Lara Herrera Jonathan Pecos Balmorhea Barranger

Nation Honors Military Dead Memorial Day observances nationwide

National events mark Memorial Day with Old Ironsides firing a 21 gun salute in Boston and Fishermen in Oregon casting 500 wreaths into the Pacific. A 110th National Cemetery dedication is planned at Fort Mitchell Alabama near Columbus Georgia, while thousands attend campouts and parades across the country. Veterans urge remembrance of missing comrades as Madison Wisconsin hosts Vietnam veterans displays.

Independence Hall U.S USS Constitution Boston Harbor Deppe Bay Ore Pacific Ocean 110Th National Cemetery For Fort Mitchell Ala Columbus Comer

Enquirer Publishes Photos Tying Hart to Rice

The National Enquirer shows Donna Rice sitting on Gary Hart’s lap with his arm around her and reports she told friends Hart planned to divorce and marry her after the election. Hart later quit the race amid questions about Rice.

New York The National Enquirer Donna Rice Gary Hart Rice Hart Enquirer Bimini Iain Calder Hart and William Broadhurst Lynn Armandt Broadhurst Monkey Business Bahamas Washington Gil Davidson Cable the Enquirer

Gasoline Prices Edge Up as Summer Demand Nears

Los Angeles reports indicate gas prices likely to rise toward summer peak. Analyst Trilby Lundberg notes crude oil trends could keep pumps high, with the national average at 97.55 cents a gallon and self-service prices climbing across grades.

Los Angeles Trilby Lundberg Lundberg Letter

Ballet Performs Tonight At USC Aiken Etherredge Center

The S C Ballet Theater presents The Entertainers a spring program at USC Aiken Etherredge Center tomorrow at 8 p m. Choreographed by David Anderson the contemporary work depicts a competition between two dancers with jazz modern and classical pas de deux. Tickets are 5 and 10 on sale May 4 at the box office or via Aiken Junior Women’s Club members.

S.C. Ballet Theater USC Aiken Etherredge Center David Anderson Joffrey Ballet School Anita Ashley Aiken Etherredge Center Box Officie

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Agnes Katheryn Vinson Eastover Vinson Route 1 John Vinson Brenda Bedenbaugh North Augusta Ernest Wise Wayne Wise Farlyn Wise Ben Hayden Ray Backman Alvin Backman Eddie W. Thompson California Stanford University Jesus Joseph Lord Pena Sam Dailey Savannah Oregon Golden Gate Bridge Tony Bennett San Francisco Madison Wis Capitol Square Porky Bradberry Hart, Rice Davidson Mike Stratton Miami Thomas McAliley Usca Etherrege Center Savannah River du Pont SRP Sandra K. Hopkins Wackenhut Services, Inc South Carolina NCNB FDIC
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