Deaths and Funerals
Ruth Scott Brannon 21 of Valley Homes widow of Lonnie B. Brannon died yesterday at an Aiken County hospital. Funeral tomorrow 2 p.m. at Poseys Funeral Home Langley Rev Charles Wilson officiating burial Langley Cemetery. Survived by sons David L. Brannon Fred C. Brannon Gloverville brother Jim Scott Graniteville pallbearers listed. James Christal Jake Haston 72 of 105 Sherard Ave died yesterday at Greenwood County hospital funeral today 3 p.m. Harley Funeral Home Greenwood burial Elmwood Cemetery survived by widow Helen S Haston son Steve Haston sister Susie B Kembrell. Lillian Davis Batton 83 widow of John Sumter Batton died yesterday at a Greenwood County hospital funeral arrangements by Harley Funeral Home native of Edgefield County survivors include daughters Nita Flowe Mazelle McClain Mrs G D Melonas son Ralsa L Batton sister Mrs Frank Beachman.
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Ruth Scott Brannon
F Valley Homes
Lonnie B. Brannon
Aiken County
Posey
Langley
Charles Wilson
Langley Cemetery
James Christal
Jake) Haston
Sherard Ave
Frances Bufford
North Augusta
Greenwood County
Harley Funeral Home
Greenwood
Elmwood
Haston
Saluda County
Greenwood Mills
Faith Temple Church
Helen S. Haston
Steve Haston
West Columbia
Susie B. Kembrell
Tampa
Fla
Lillian Davis Batton
John Sumter Batton
James E. Batton
Aiken
Batton
Edgefield County
Nita Flowe
Mazelle McClain
G.D. Melonas
Columbia
Ralsa L. Batton
Frank Beachman
Council On Aging Serves Those Over 60
Phyllis G. Pellarin told the Aiken Rotary Club that senior citizens are served by the Aiken Area Council on Aging AACOA a private nonprofit founded 1969 offering information and referral casework meals and home delivered meals Congregate meals run five sites Aiken Graniteville Langley North Augusta and Salley with a waiting list for meals funded meals are $2 each AACOA employs 30 staff operates on under $400 000 budget relies heavily on volunteers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Area Council On Aging
Phyllis G. Pellarin
AACOA
Aiken Rotary Club
Aiken County
Aiken
Graniteville
Langley
North Augusta
Salley
Community Calendar Highlights for North Augusta and Aiken
Today lists several events in North Augusta and Aiken including a 6 30 p m Exchange Club meeting at S S Cafeteria, exercise class at Smith Hazel Center, Overeaters Anonymous sessions, band practice, and various council and church activities. Tomorrow covers health clinics, museum hours, DAR meeting, recycling, senior activities, pills refills, Knights of Columbus, and AA meetings with advance payments to Aiken Standard PBM Subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Augusta
H. Odell Weeks
National Association of Federal Retired Employees
Citzens
Usc-Aiken
Windsor Town Council
Aiken County Board of Education
St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church
Aiken A.A
Linden St
Seniro
Aiken County
Mild Aiken County Weather Forecast With Sunny Skies
A high pressure area keeps cool, sunny weather for Aiken County. Tonight and tomorrow lows in the 30s and highs in the 60s to 70s, light winds around 6 mph. Thursday and Friday stay mild with 30s to 40s nights and low to mid 70s days, Saturday turning cloudy with a chance of rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Satur
County Christmas Parades Invite Float Entries
Multiple area parades list entry deadlines and contact details. Aiken parade on Dec 6 at 10 am asks floats and descriptions via Dr. Robert Barrett. New Ellenton parade on Dec 14 at 2 pm invites participants. Graniteville Warrenville parade Dec 6 at 4 30 pm awards trophies. Midland Valley parade Dec 13 at 2 pm begins Langley-Bath Clearwater to Langley Shopping Center. Jackson parade Dec 6 at 11 am. North Augusta parade Dec 14 at 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Aiken
Aiken Jaycees
Robert Henson Barrett
Lucius Corley
Graniteville
John J. Blackwell
North Augusta
Midland Valley Jaycees
Langley-Bath- Clearwater Middle School
Langley Shopping Center
Jaycee
Jerry Dudley
Michael Spires
Bath
Jackson
Robert S. Garland
Ronald Hopson
Windsor Council To Meet In Town Office Tonight
Windsor Town Council meets at 7 30 p m in the town office on U S 78 The recreation committee discusses park plans tennis court cement poured and fencing next The new town clerk to be appointed Mayor Frank Mizell notes Aging Advisory Committee appointments set at Lower Savannah Council of Governments meeting Thursday at 7 p m Aiken County Community Action Commission briefs Home Energy Suppliers on 1980 Energy Assistance Program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
U.S
Frank M. Mizell
Lower
Savannah
Aiken County Community Action Commission
Valley Recreation Association Meets at Clearwater School Tonight
Clearwater residents attend the monthly Valley Recreation Association meeting at 7 30 PM in the Clearwater Elementary School cafeteria. A Hello Dolly run continues with performances Thursday through Saturday including a luncheon and dinner show and a matinee. Reservations advised. call Mabel Beasley for bookings.
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Clearwater
The
Valley Recreation Association
Mabel
William) Beasley
Retired Maj. Gen Bauer to Describe Camellia Rooting Method
Sumter native Harold R Bauer will discuss his rooting technique for camellia cuttings at the Aiken Camellia Club meeting. The talk, set for Thursday at 8 pm at St Pauls Lutheran Church, promises blooms earlier than older methods. The club aims to highlight selection care and culture of camellias this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold R. Bauer
Sumter
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Laurens St
Bauer
Correction on Boardman Road break-in report
The Aiken Standard corrects an error from Monday naming Grandill H. Dewitt's home on Boardman Road as broken into. The incident actually involved a Troon Way residence for which Dewitt holds power of attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Standard
Boardman Road
Grandill H
Dewitt
Troon Way
Aiken
Sertoma Accepting Mankind Award Nominations
North Augusta Sertoma Club invites nominations for its annual Mankind Award honoring unselfish community service. Club members will select the winner who will be publicly honored at a banquet and may advance to district and possibly international Sertoma honors. Nominations go to Joe Vignall at 1820 Hollis Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Augusta
Sertoma Club
Mankind
United States
Canada
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Joe Vignall
Hollis Ave
Aiken Delegation to Choose New Chairman Tomorrow
Aiken County Legislative Delegation will elect a new chairman at a special meeting tomorrow at 7 p.m. The session takes place in the Delegation Office in the annex beside the Aiken County Court House on Park Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Aiken County Court House
Park Avenue
Rudnick Office To Open For Constituents In Aiken
Rep Irene K Rudnick D Aiken announces office hours for House District 85 residents from 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday at 224 Park Ave. She will consider merit bills proposed by constituents and publish all introduced bills at the Aiken County Public Library. She will assist residents in applying for state positions and pursuing state supported institutions. She plans bills to recall officials or initiate legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene K. Rudnick
D-Aiken
Rudnick
Park Ave
Aiken County
Seventh Pleads In Vote Buying Scheme
A seventh person, Gerodi Edwards aged 59, pleaded guilty in Columbia to buying a vote in the Dillon County June Democratic primary. He admitted giving an absentee ballot application to a voter and paying $2 when the ballot was returned. Five counts will be dropped. Six others have pled guilty and five will testify for the prosecution as trials begin this week. Charges against two indicted individuals were dismissed on the U.S. Attorney’s recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Dillon County
Gerodi Edwards
U.S. District Court
Accor
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Ruth S. Brannon
James C. Haston
Lillian D. Batton
Council On Aging
Council
Margaret J. Weston Health Center
Aiken County Health Department
Aiken County Museum
DAR
Henry Middleton
Aiken Standard Pbm
PBM
Nan
National Weather Service
NOAA
U.S. Dept. of Comm
Jeannie
New Orleans
Maine
Carson Smith
Misty
Cristy Derrick
Lynne Katonak
A.m
Jackson Eee
Valley Recreation Group
Sertoma
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