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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1972

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals for Mrs H K Holmes at Edgefield

Funeral services for Mrs. H K Holmes 80 die Wednesday at Edgefield County hospital held today at 3 p.m. at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home with Revs Tom Collin and J T Littlejohn officiating. Burial in Eastview Cemetery. Nephews pallbearers. Survived by husband two sons Henry J Holmes Jr C Ramon Holmes daughter Mrs Jack Peed four sisters and one brother. Also listed are three Whatley siblings and Mrs George O Whatley mother.

Edgefield H.K. Holmes Edgefield County Hospital Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home Tom Collin J.T. Littlejohn Eastview Cemetery Henry J. Holmes Jr C. Ramon Holmes Jack Peed Betty Barrett Annetle Marsh Belvedere Nina O’cain Clinton Kate McDonald Greenwood W.N. Edmonds Parksville S.C

Mrs Leola Mathis Dies In North Augusta

Mrs Leola Mathis of Bardley ville Road North Augusta died yesterday at her home. Funeral services will be at Old Hammond Grove Baptist Church with Rev I E Smith officiating. She was a member of the church. Surviving are son Jerry Mathis daughter Janet Hazel and brothers Willie Liford and Thomas Liford.

North Augusta Leola Mathis Bardleyville Road Old Hammond Grove Baptist Church I.E. Smith Mathis Jerry Mathis Janet Hazel Willie Liford Thomas Liford New Jersey

Robert F Whatley obituary in North Augusta

Robert F Whatley of Route 1 North Augusta died yesterday at a local infirmary. Funeral service today at 3 p.m. at Posey’s Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Neil Cochran and Herman L. Thomas officiating. Burial in Pineview Memorial Cemetery. He was a Clark’s Hill native, long-time North Augusta resident, First Baptist Church member, WWII veteran, and retired civil service employee. Survived by widow Annie DeLoach Whatley and two daughters Lovelia Reese and Elizabeth Cox.

North Augusta Robert F. Whatley Rt. 1 Posey’s Funeral Home Neil Cochran Herman L. Thomas Pineview Memorial Cemetery Whatley Clark's Hill

Aiken Standard publication details and rates

The Aiken Standard established in 1867 publishes each weekday except Saturday and Sunday from 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29801. It notes AP dispatch rights, republication rights, and carrier and mail subscription rates.

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

Mrs Anger Dies After Prolonged Illness At Aiken

Mrs Margaret Anger wife of Edwin L Anger of 1106 Alfred St N E Aiken died last night after an extended illness Funeral arrangements will be announced by George Funeral Home.

Margaret K. Anger Edwin L. Anger Alfred St N.E Aiken George Funeral Home

Williams Family Obituary Notice from Philadelphia

Andrew Williams and rew Williams died Tuesday in Philadelphia. funeral at Mt Can aan Baptist Church at 2 p m tomorrow. Surviving are seven brothers Ernest Williams James Williams John nie Williams Billie Williams J C Williams James Williams all of Trenton Louis Williams of Aiken. two sisters Hattie Mosely Trenton and Rosetta Gillne New York City.

Philadelphia Andrew Williams Mt. Canaan Baptist Church Ernest Williams James Williams Pennsylvania Johnnie Williams Billie Williams J.C. Williams Trenton Louis Williams Aiken Hattie Mosely Rosetta Gillne New York City

Mary L. James Dies at 35 in Barnwell Residence

Mary L. James 35 died yesterday at her residence. Mole Funeral Home Barnwell will announce arrangements. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Merritt of Batesburg and survived by them.

Mary L. James Mole Funeral Home Barnwell James Merritt Batesburg

Mrs Carpenter of Aiken Dies After Illness

Mrs. Carpenter 43 wife of William B. Carpenter of 913 Magnolia Dr Aiken died at Aiken County Hospital after several weeks illness. Funeral arrangements by George Funeral Home. Born in Yates Center Kansas she was daughter of Mrs Ethel Whitaker Garver and the late Clyde H Garver. She lived in Aiken four years was a First Baptist Church member and active in Girl Scout work. Survivors include widower a daughter Carol Carpenter and a son Brad Carpenter and her mother Ethel L Garver all of Aiken.

Rosester Garver Carpenter William B. Carpenter Magnolia Dr. Aiken Aiken County Hospital George Funeral Home Yates Center Kan Carpenter Ethel Whittaker Garver Clyde H. Garver Aiken

Aiken County Heart Unit Holds Awards and Installations

The Aiken County Heart Unit gathered to honor volunteers and install officers. New president H. Dixon Ulmer and county heart fund chairman Joe DeVore were introduced, with multiple awards given to J.P. Kneece Clarence Jolley and others as Eleanor Book-Staver chaired the event. The program included a SC Heart Association meeting report and remarks by Thelma Gamble.

North Augusta Aiken Eleanor Book- Staver South Carolina Heart Association Thelma Gamble S.C. H.A Heart Unit Wade Bedingfield H. Dixon Ulmer Joe DeVore Aiken County Judy Rich

St Pauls Lutheran Church Plans Triple Anniversary

St Pauls Lutheran Church of Aiken observes three anniversaries this Sunday 30th anniversary of Pastor John B McCulloughs ordination 25th anniversary of his pastorate and 30th anniversary as a separate parish a reception follows afternoon services feature a sermon by Dr Herman Cauble SC Synod president the Rev and Mrs McCullough will receive a citation and gift

St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Aiken John B. McCullough McCullough St. Pauls St. Paul’s Herman Cauble South Carolina Synod

North Augusta Juvenile Charged After School Fight

A North Augusta juvenile was arrested and charged with simple assault after a fist fight near North Augusta Junior High School that began about 8:30 a.m. Investigators Sgt. C. J. Hepler and Pts. Eric Sanders lead the inquiry. A separate report notes a break in at Fairview Presbyterian with $90 stolen. H. E. Ritchie reported a car battery theft from his 514 Carolyn Circle residence.

North Augusta C.J. Hepler Eric Sanders Fairview Presbyterian Church H.E. Ritchie Carolyn Circle

Traphagen School Adds Four New Evening and Saturday Courses

New York AP reports the Traphagen School of Fashion lists four new courses, two in fashion and two in design, to be held in evening and Saturday sessions.

New York Traphagen School of Fashion Fashion Design

24 Elderly Passengers Escape Freighter Fire

Aboard the freighter Oriental Warrior a sheet of flame rose from a stick as 24 elderly passengers faced fear. A calm crew and a nearby container ship aided an orderly rescue of all aboard in Jacksonville Florida.

Jacksonville Fla

Nationwide Weather Forecast Maps Show Broad Midwestern Rain

Rain and showers are forecast across a large portion of the Midwest on Friday with coastal Middle Atlantic exposure to rain. Showers are likely in the Southwest while Rockies see cold weather and the South remains warm.

Midwest Middle Atlantic States Rocky Mountain States

GOP Court Action Sparks Primary Filing Debate

Powell denounces a primary filing deadline clash as unfair and aimed at tilting seats. He says the GOP opposes a clause forcing all parties to use a single filing date, arguing it keeps Democrats in power while blocking newcomers including blacks from running in the Democratic-controlled legislature. Aiken Lexington Greenville counties use primaries for House nominations, with Aiken’s senatorial district to be nominated by the state convention under reapportionment. Federal ruling in 1970 struck down a similar law favoring unified dates.

Siows Powell GOP General Assembly Aiken Lexington Greenville Aiken County Edgefield Barnwell Bamberg United Citizens Party

Senior Citizens Club Meets Tonight at Crosland Park

The Senior Citizens Club gathers at 7 30 p.m. at the clubhouse in Crosland Park. The schedule notes an upcoming community calendar entry for tomorrow and a Monday observance by American Legion Post 26 at 11 a.m. at Aiken Memorial Park with Rev John L McCullough leading at St Pauls Lutheran Church nearby.

Senior Citizens Club Senior Citizens Crosland Park American Legion Post Aiken Memorial Park John L. McCullough St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Olin C. Redd S.C. Law Enforcment Division SLED Heyward R. Eagerton Aiken Police Department Frank Thomas Lt. Redd Eagerton Rick Hawkins

Explosion Rocks German Ship Zim Tokyo Off Virginia Coast

The Coast Guard searched for two missing crew members after an explosion disabled the West German container ship Zim Tokyo about 120 miles east of Cape Henry Virginia. The blast occurred Thursday night in the Atlantic prompting rescue operations.

Portsmouth Coast Guard Atlantic Cape Henry

Statehouse flags spark constitutional clash

Powell criticizes lawmakers for protecting local interests and blocking others from running. He urges the legislature to add a new flag to the Statehouse display, calling it a cross and bones symbol.

Powell

County Youth Hotline Aims to Curb Drug Abuse

Hyer cites new youth advisory committees in L B C Leavelle McCampbell North Augusta Aiken and Schofield High Schools to coordinate drug abuse prevention and venereal disease outreach. Aiken County Hotline accepts donations via three numbers or by mail to P O Box 6332.

North Augusta Plaza Hyer Aiken High School Leavelle McCampbell North Augusta Aiken Schofield Aiken County P.O

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Mrs Mrs. Margaret Anger Mrs. Carpenter Aiken County Heart Unit National Weatilm Service Zenith Titan Sunshine Christian Science First Church OF Christ, Scientist Newberry Street S.W Hayne Avenue WAKN Church Directory First Baptist Church Aiken Corner Richland and York Streets Robert L. Cate Millbrook Baptist Church Pine Log Road W. James Rivers Shiloh Baptist Church Hwy Daniel E. Johnston Town Creek Pine Log Silver Bluff Rds Gem Lakes Estates Fred L. Lowery Church of Christ Aiken Church of Christ Highway 19 Douglass Gunselman Church of God Hampton Avenue Church of God J.D. Warren First Church of God Fred D. Woodham Church of God Mission Wagener, S.C L.E. Widener Lutheran Bethlehem Lutheran Church Whiskey Rd Hitchcock Robert Haupt Jr St. Paul’s Lutheran Methodist Warrenville Methodist Church J.H. Owens South Aiken First Pentecostal Holiness Church Trolley Line Gregg Robert O. Hutson Salvation Army Ladies Home’League South Airien Presbyterian Whiskey Road Mitchell Center G. Dana Waters
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