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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1971

Page

12

Deaths Waynesboro Booker T Franklin 69

Booker T. Franklin 69 of Burke County Georgia died May 21 after an extended illness in a local hospital. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 30 p m at St. Mary Baptist Church Gerard Georgia led by Rev C Moses. Burial in churchyard cemetery. He is survived by his widow five sons Roosevelt New Ellenton Bobby Waco James Willie Joe and Fred all of Sardis and two daughters Mary New Ellenton and Shirley Tock Crescent City Florida.

Waynesboro Booker T. Franklin Burke County Florrie Bill Franklin St. Mary Baptist Church Gerard, Ga C. Moses Roosevelt Franklin New Ellenton Bobby Franklin Waco Tex James Willie Franklin Joe Franklin Fred Franklin Sardis Mary Franklin Shirley Tock Crescent City Fla

Real estate listings showcase Aiken properties and prices

Want ads describe a forty three acre retreat near Aiken with a three bedroom two bath home, lake views, porch and bird watching appeal. Other listings include a seven room city limits home with pool at 22 500, a brick home near schools at 13 500, furnished and unfurnished rentals, and multiple vacant lots on Vaucluse Spaulding and Murrah Drive with prices up to 2300.

Aiken Realty Company Aiken West Sde

Mrs Chester Spradley Dies In Wagener After Illness

Mrs Ollie Lee Spradley 58 wife of Chester Spradley died Wednesday at her Wagener residence after a long illness. Funeral services were held today at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Wagener with Rev Lamar King and Rev Wayne C Gunter officiating. Burial followed in Wagener Cemetery. She was a daughter of the late Gorge and Ida Heath Widener and formerly owned the Spradley Soda Shop and Spradley Drive-In.

Wagener Ollie Lee Spradley Chester Spradley First Baptist Church of Lamar King Wayne C. Gunter Spradley Gorge Ida Heath Widener Spradley Soda Shop Spradley Drive

Cain Reports Progress on Budget Bill Reconciliation

Rep. Marshall Cain said progress is being made toward reconciling the Senate and House versions of South Carolina's appropriation bill. He is the sole Republican on the six member conference committee tasked with ironing out a 2.4 million difference. The committee includes Rep. Aycott and Rep. Theodore for the House and Sens. Brown Dennis and Moore for the Senate. The Senate bill appropriates 553,666,174 while the House provides 551,251,987 with major gaps in salaries for constitutional officers and department heads. The conference met briefly and then all day yesterday, Cain noted.

Marshall Cain Aiken Senate House Cain House Conference Committee R. J. Aycott Dsumter Ways and Means Nick Theodore Greenville Edgar A. Brown Barnwell Rembert Dennis Berkeley Paul Moore Spartanburg Supreme Court Department of Education

North Augusta and Graniteville seniors graduate across ceremonies

The article notes 101 Graniteville seniors receiving diplomas led by valedictorian Bob Downing, and 91 North Augusta High School seniors graduating with valedictorian Leonard Quattlebaum. St Angela, May Day, Baccalurate mass, and final exercises with speakers listed, including Col James R Woods.

Graniteville Troy Nobles Bob Downing Wagener Leonard Quattlebaum Jackie Williamson North Augusta Cynthia Hill Mary Jo Culbreath Tim Ferguson St. Angela Sam Miglarise Charles Molony Charleston James R. Woods Citadel

County Welfare Chief Moody to retire after 34 years

Mrs. Wilhelmina Moody, longtime Aiken County Welfare Department director since 1937, will retire June 30. Maxine Brodie is named temporary director as the board consults the State Welfare Department on a permanent successor. Moody recalled starting in 1933 with the CCC and noted the program’s growth to 38 staff and over 3.37 million in aid.

Wilhelmina Moody Aiken County Welfare Department Maxine Brodie Child Service Welfare Division Austin van Zile Aiken County Welfare Board van Zile State Welfare Department

State-Record Co. Purchases Three TV Stations

The Federal Communications Commission approved the $8 million purchase of three television stations by State-Record Co. A new firm, State Tele casting Co. Inc., will operate the properties. WUSN TV in Charleston costs $2 million, KCBD TV in Lubbock and KSWS TV in Roswell are included. Ben R. Morris will serve as chief executive officer of the new company.

Columbia Federal Communications Commission State-Record Co Ambrose G. Hampton State Telecasting Co., Inc Wusn-Tv Charleston Kcbd-Tv Lubbock Tex Ksws TV Roswell N. M Hampton Ben R. Morris The State Record Co

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answers

A compact list of crossword items with across and down clues including Resource Distaff makeup item redden variable color me inexpen sively bay win pagoda ornament axis made of cereal untruth ten percent Andrew Jackson's nickname time peri ice cream flavor kind of suit hire Italian poet stratum and related celestial and ordinal clues forming a standard puzzle grid.

Andrew Jackson Myself

Daily Cryptoquote Puzzle Teaser

The daily cryptoquote explains letter substitution for a puzzle puzzle text. A sample shows how A maps to L and X to O revealing a quote with a hint about universal appeal. The note credits Joseph Conrad and mentions yesterday's solution.

Joseph Conrad King Features Syndicate, Inc

Watson and McGovern clash over race and conservatism in SC

Watson accuses critics of racism while denying the charge as he aims to block a judicial nomination. McGovern says Watson lacks sympathy for minorities and vows to oppose a possible nomination. Senate leaders note Watson gave up his House seat to run for governor challenging Gov. John West.

Ward Kennedy George McGovern Watson GOP House South Carolina John West Sen Strom Thurmond U. S Senate Clement F. Haynsworth U. S. Supreme Court Haynsworth Greenville S. C U. S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Watsor Military Appeals Court Sen. McGovern D-S. C

How to read and manage home energy bills

A practical guide explains typical gas and electric usage for a household and how to compute costs. It advises tracking monthly bills for gas, electricity, and water, comparing with prior months, and noting meter readings to spot anomalies. It covers water leaks, faucet drips, shower nozzle efficiency, and proper water-softener connections.

North Augusta group seeks state grant for drug abuse efforts

Gunnells says the plan requires a $5,000 state match and local funds within 30 days to secure the grant. Griffith notes statewide referral centers vary but rely heavily on volunteers. Hyer outlines a volunteer staffed hot line and parent youth education as top priorities to combat youth drug abuse.

Gunnells Griffith Hyer North Augusta High School North Augusta

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