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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1975
Page
14
Obituaries from Ridge Spring to North Augusta note the deaths of Lula Kirkland Lybrand 83 in Ridge Spring William Courtney 23 in Augusta and Laura Mackenfuss Cook 76 in Batesburg with multiple survivors and funeral arrangements. Burial details and funeral home in charge listed for each case.
K H Nittinger Russell H Nittinger age 65 of 319 Laurens Street Sr died Saturday in an Augusta hospital Friends may call at George Funeral Home Aiken from 7 to 9 p m today
Lola C Harrison 82 of Trenton died yesterday at an Edgefield County hospital. Services will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Pallbearers named are Hute Miller Gene Husett James E Mathis T H Ryan Woodrow Padgett Obie Holmes Preston Wise and Paul Wise. Friends may call at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home.
Mrs. Charlie Franklin Carter Jr. known as Zora Bell Dyches died yesterday in an Orangeburg hospital. Funeral services are set for today at 3 p.m. at Double Pond Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Carter was born in Barnwell County.
U S Senator Strom Thurmond spoke to the Aiken Rotary Club at the Commercial Hotel decrying defense cuts rising welfare costs and growing union influence. He cited federal budget balance legislation and auto excise taxes while urging stronger anti trust action on unions and robust military power.
Mayor Weeks outlines study of an unconstitutional CBD tree protection ordinance while the Planning Commission and Park Commission assess options. The council adopts a motion to protect trees, honors Marvin for 27 years of service, and receives updates on a $102000 Community Development Block Grant. An aging home project and Croft House proposal are discussed with housing officials.
Aiken County Sheriff Paul D. Grant is home from Aiken County Hospital where he was treated for a heart attack. Mrs. Grant says he is doing very good but cannot receive visitors as he recovers. He was released from the hospital yesterday.
Davis referenced a $30,000 figure amid a dispute over a grant to the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce to lure industry. The 1972 bill set the county board chairman salary at $3,000, with other commissioners earning $2,000. a prior $2,500 figure had been used in a 1972 voter bill.
Two large blue cylinders used for gaseous oxide were found in Hitchcock Woods on Sunday. Aiken City Police Capt. O W Ray asked anyone who lost such cylinders to contact the police.
Today events include Planned Parenthood Family Planning Clinic by appointment at Mid land Valley Shopping Center Clearwater 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Also American Legion Post No 26 at 7:30 p.m. Park Commissioners meet 8 p.m. A A groups meet 8:30 p.m. Tomorrow features Aiken County Museum 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Smith Hazel Recreation Center 12 p.m. Senior Citizens Bridge 1 30 p.m. Senior Citizens Clubhouse. Knights of Columbus 8 p.m. 1003 Spaulding Drive. Parenthood of Aiken County clinic in Tren ton by appointment at New Village Shopping Center.
Aiken police report a 68 year old Russell Ray of 631 Saluda St. was killed by three .38 caliber gunshot wounds after a family altercation at the home. His son Russell Ronnie Ray, 18, also of 631 Saluda St., was arrested and charged with murder. The shooting occurred about 10 p.m. last night and is under investigation by C. L. Edwards and Ronnie Gunter.
Aiken City Police arrested Louis Humberto Carrasco of 1126 Alderman St for assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature against his wife Charlene Carrasco. Charlene is hospitalized at University Hospital. Also arrested were Larry Dewalt of Prosperity and Charles Hare of Washington DC for possession of marijuana. They were taken from the parking lot of Aiken High School during a basketball game. Investigating officers include Officer L F Lowe and Lt H B Eagerton.
The first rehearsal for the Aiken Junior Miss Pageant is at 7 p.m. at the Jaycee Hut on U.S. No. 1 N. The pageant, set for January 23-24 at Aiken Junior High School Auditorium, has 33 juniors signed up. Pageant Chairman Douglas R. Hall Jr. invites other would-be contestants to attend tonight’s rehearsal, the last chance to register.
The Aiken High School Class of 1966 plans its 10th annual reunion December 27 at the Fermata Club in Aiken. Festivities start at 7 30 p.m. with snacks and a juke box of era records. invites go to graduates and spouses. Faculty from 1966 are also invited.
Richard G. Flynt of Aiken has been named campaign director for the 1975-76 March of Dimes drive. As campaign chairman he will supervise fund raising activities including the Mother’s March walkathons and youth programs. Aiken County residents can contribute by volunteering time and energy. Volunteers may contact Flynt. The year’s goal is $40,000.
A single car crash near Six Points in Aiken last night killed driver Gordon E. Carpenter and sent passenger Richard S. Stokes to St. Joseph's Hospital after initial treatment at Aiken County Hospital. Highway Patrolman Hill said the car slid off the road and Carpenter was thrown from the vehicle. The case remains under investigation.
The Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania became the first state agricultural college by charter on April 13, 1854, marking a foundational milestone in agricultural education.
Beltone offers a free non operating model of the smallest Beltone aid to anyone with hearing difficulty. Wear it at home to test tiny hearing help. no cost and no obligation. Send to Beltone Electronics Dept. 2431 4201 W Victoria St Chicago IL 60646.
The Salvation Army announces the Christmas Cheer Fund to aid about 400 area families with dinner baskets toys and gifts. An $8000 goal will be pursued via mail appeal kettle drives and War Cry sales with excess funds supporting regular family assistance during winter.
The Voice of Democracy contest for 10th to 12th graders in Aiken County is sponsored by Post 5877 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Theme: What Our Bicentennial Means to Me. Deadline: December 3 at WLOW. Prizes include three U S Savings Bonds and a state trip to Washington D C.
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