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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1973

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals In Sylvania Georgia

Othell Maxie Burns 57 died Wednesday at Screven County Hospital. Funeral today at 4 PM at Jackson Baptist Church with Dr James Bellis and Revs Jim Conley Ronald Hastings. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by widow Frances, two sons Othell Jr and Ray, daughter Barbara, five sisters and four brothers. Pallbearers named. viewing at Thompson Funeral Home until 2:30 PM and at church before services.

Sylvania Othell Maxie Bob) Burns Screven County Hospital Jackson Baptist Church James Bellis Jim Conley Ronald Hastings Church Durst Co Frances Lambert Burns Othell Maxie Burns Jr Atlanta Ray Reynolds Hilstonia Barbara Allen Burns Greenville Ernest L. Burns Stanford Flo Joseph C. Burns Hardeeville George R. Burns Savannah TJ. Burns Warrenville Alice Mack Eunice Usher Daisey Davis Louise Otts Harlem Lillie Bell Salem Carlton Tapley Charles Brunson Emerson Mack Bobby Rountree Steve Tiazza Lamar Saxon George Kinard Thompson Funeral Home

Mrs. Lucille White of Augusta Dies, Rites Today

Mrs. Lucille Elizabeth Steedley White 55 of 415 Aumond Road Augusta died Wednesday afternoon at home. Funeral services are set for today at 3 p.m. at Cooner Funeral Home Bamberg with burial at Orangeburg Memorial Park Cemetery. She was a native of Bamberg and Eastern Star member. Survived by daughter Amanda Bannister Columbia. sons Charles T. White Jr Atlanta Larry S White Monticello Ronnie W White Augusta. mother Sadie Morris Steedley Bamberg. five sisters Evelyn Wilson Bath Pauline Staley Bamberg Betty Judy St George Nell Fogle Orangeburg Margaret Whisenhunt North Charleston.

Augusta Charles T Lucille Elizabeth Steedley ) White Aumond Road Monticello Ronnie W. White Sadie Morris Steedley Bamburg Evelyn D. Wilson Bath Pauline Staley Betty Judy St. George Nell Fogle Orangeburg Margaret Whisenhunt North Charleston

Local newspaper notices and pricing information

Box 456 Aiken South Carolina lists address details and postal service information. The notice includes subscription rates and carrier and mail pricing. It notes Associated Press rights and publisher responsibilities for errors and corrections in the next issue.

Rutland Drive Aiken S. C S.C Associated Press

Daisy Hunter dies in Augusta hospital

Mrs Daisy Bell Hunter of Bath died Tuesday in an Augusta hospital. Funeral arrangements by Miller's Funeral Home, Aiken. She was born in Aiken County and was a member of Old Storm Branch Baptist Church. Survived by three daughters Lula Mae Green Bath Ida Mae Lamback Rosa Monroe Philadelphia Pa. one son Willis Hunter Los Angeles Calif. six sisters Julia Geter Carrie Vinson Bella Jefferson Laura Shumaker Lila Bowens Allen Byrd. three brothers Nora Wigfall Frank Wigfall Paul Wigfall. Friends may call at the residence in Bath or Miller's Funeral Home in Aiken.

Bath Daisy Bell Hunter Augusta Miller Aiken Aiken County Old Storm Branch Baptist Church Lula Mae Green Ida Mae Lamback Rosa Monroe Philadelphia Willis Hunter Los Angeles Calif Julia Geter Carrie Vinson Detroit Mich Bella Jefferson Laura Shumaker Lila Bowens Allen Byrd New York City Nora Wigfall Boston Mass Frank Wigfall Columbus Ohio Paul Wigfall

Funeral set for Ida Minor Cuthbertson in Williston

Mrs Ida Minor Cuthbertson 93 of Route 1 Box 17 Williston died Monday at home. Funeral Saturday 4 p.m. at Thankful Grove Baptist Church Akien County with Rev H J Dicks officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Pallbearers Deacons L C Twiggs Richard Allen R Ryson Johnson Ulysses Simmons David Dorch James Bing.

Williston Ida Minor Cuthbertson Box 17 Thankful Grove Baptist Church Aiken County H.J. Dicks L.C. Chavous Eddie Simmons Spann Barton J.J. Simmons E.W. Fredricks L.C. Twiggs Richard Allen R. Ryson Johnson Ulysses Simmons David Dorch James Bing Weathersbee Grove George Cuthbertson Jr Box

Mrs Emma Johnson Dies in North Augusta

Mrs. Emma Johnson of Route 4 Box 174 North Augusta died Wednesday in a local hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Peoples Funeral Home. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. Etta Mae Collier and Mrs. Lizzie Glenn of Augusta and two sons Robert Johnson of North Augusta and David Johnson of Augusta.

North Augusta Emma Johnson Box 174 Peoples Funeral Home Etta Mae Collier Lizzie Glenn Augusta Robert Johnson David Johnson

Belvedere Elementary PTA Carnival Brief Weekly Event

Today the Belvedere Elementary School hosts a PTA Carnival from 5 to 8 p.m. at the school. Tomorrow the Aiken County Museum opens 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday Rotary Club meets 12 45 p.m. at the Commercial Hotel. Red Cross Board of Directors meets in the afternoon at the chapter office. Lions Club gathers 7 p.m. at the Lions Hut.

Belvedere Rotary Club Red Cross Board of Directors Lions Club

County hospital talks hinge on financing and private options

County commissioners weigh Hospital Corporation of America plans amid public petitions and political pressure. Several officials urge swift action for a new county hospital while debating private versus public operation and funding, with Sen. Laughlin calling for a clear selling case.

Second Baptist Celebration Set Tonight

The Second Baptist Church of Aiken marks the trustees anniversary with a 7:30 p.m. service led by Norris Turner and the Norris Turner Singers from Greenwood. The public is invited to attend.

The Second Baptist Church of

Aging Council To Hold Open House

The Aiken Area Council on Aging invites seniors 60 and over to an open house Sunday from 2 to 5 PM at 127 Greenville Street S. The event marks the council's second year and showcases services such as information and referral, counseling, forums, recreation, employment, housing, and senior clubs. Richard Eldred announces 62 plus Membership Discount Cards for local merchant discounts.

Aiken Area Greenville Street S Aiken County Aiken Council On Aging Richard Eldred

Chicken Theft Sparks Aiken Police Report

J W Lee of 417 Morgan Street Aiken reported a break in at his home. A live chicken and a pack of cigarettes were taken from the residence. Entry was gained through a torn screen. No injuries reported.

J.W. Lee Morgan Street Aiken

Man Charged With Rape In Aiken Case

James Key Jr., 24, charged with rape in an Oct 5 incident involving an 18 year old in Aiken. He appeared before Magistrate Lester L. Chitty. Bond set at 5000 by Judge James B. Morrison. Key, a former study hall supervisor at Aiken High School, released on bail.

James Key Jr Key Lester L. Chitty Aiken

The Boy Friend Opens Aiken Playhouse Season

The Boy Friend a music and dance filled spoof of the 20s opens November 2 at the Marlboro Street theater Virginia Acres with five performances through November 10. Tom Robinson directs choreographer Carol Harris musical director Rosa Harris leads Polly Browne played by Karen Edwards and Tony Brockhurst by Roger Rollins. Other cast members include Bruce Hancock Vern Massingale Polly Baker Barbara Beyers Charlene Golden Ric Murphy with young and girl friends by a large local cast.

Aiken Community Karen Edwards Polly Browne Roger Rollins Tony Brockhurst Bruce Hancock Percivale Browne Vern Massingale Polly Baker Lord and Lady Brockhurst Barbara Beyers Madame Dubonnet Charlene Golden Hortense Ric Murphy Bobby van Husen Ken Alexander Jesse Poore Phillip Bryant

The Dove and The Ant Fable Cited by World Book

The World Book Encyclopedia and Childcraft say the proverb one good turn deserves another traces to Aesop and the fable The Dove and The Ant. The AP report notes publishers highlight this origin in historical context.

New York World Book Encyclopedia Childcraft

Operation Contact Opened to Improve County Roads Talks

The county launches Operation Contact to boost communication with municipalities on road programs. Superintendent Walter Byrd says officials and Jackson citizens have met and more meetings are planned in Wagener Salley Perry New Ellenton and Belvedere with invitations for town clerks to tour county facilities.

Walter Byrd Jackson Wagener Salley Perry New Ellenton Belvedere Byrd

Retirement Fund Details At Aiken County Hospital

Aiken County Hospital Administrator Sam Nesbit notes about 65 employees are covered by the state retirement plan. Staff across administration records lab X ray nursing service maintenance and cafeteria workers may opt into retirement deductions. He says 3.9 percent of payroll funds the plan and transferring staff to a private hospital would end eligibility since they would not be employed by a city county or political subdivision.

Carrol Warner Hospital Corporation of America Wade Brodie Blue Cross Blue Shield Board of Commissioners HCA Aiken County Sam Nesbit Nesbit Aiken County Hospital

Area Jews Plan Meeting In Support Of Israel

AikenJewish groups schedule an emergency meeting Sunday at 8 15 p m at Adath Yeshurun Synagogue to show solidarity with Israel. Dr Louis Scharff and Mrs Phylis Cummins will speak. funds will be raised for the United Jewish Appeal Emergency Fund with donations tax deductible.

Aiken Jewish Adath Yeshurin Aiken Harold Rudnick Harry Surasky United Jewish Appeal Israel of Israel Louis Scharff UJA of Augusta Phylis Cummins Hadasah United Jewish Appeal Emergency Fund P.O S.C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Othell M. Burns Wheeler M. Steedley Walterboro Charles T. White Mrs Daisy Hunter Ida Cuthbertson Board of Trustees McMillan Larry Murphy Edwin Farmer Aiken Standard Commission Harold Graybeal Jo Ann Price Sen. McMillan Ralph Cullinan Sen Millan Michael L. Laughlin Second Baptist Aging Council Bor Aree Dalas National Weather Service NOAA US Dept of Commerce Flor Rua Great Lakes Tennessee Montana Idaho Wyoming Oregon Snuffy Smith Lee Mary Ann Corey Betsy Frazier Ann Hussey Pat Alley Robinson Playhouse Sir Joseph Finian Kate Aiken High School Lil’ Abner Whitewall Georgia Tire CO Richland Ave. W Gram Nnne Richland Ave Dial
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