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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1970
Page
12
Funeral services for Clarence T. Whetstone road commissioner for District Three who died Tuesday in a Columbia hospital will be held today at 5 p.m. at the Clinton United Methodist Church near Perry. Surviving are a son Hugh F. E. Whetstone and three daughters Eula Cato Monetta Onie Boles Salley and Edna ton Charleston. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
James D. Coleman Sr of RFD 6 Aiken died Tuesday night. Funeral at 4 p.m. at Earle Church of God with Rev. F L Simmons and Rev A B Hair officiating. Burial in church cemetery. He was a Graniteville Co. employee and native of Aiken County. Surviving wife Julia Cook Coleman six daughters two sons two sisters and five grandchildren. Pallbearers named.
In a heated discussion the four candidates condemned racial clashes at Flora High School and other integrated schools. West opposed turning schools into politics, opposed busing, and urged a neighborhood school system with a calm approach. Watson proposed isolation of troublemakers via special education classes, citing broad support from telegrams and calls praising the exposure of incidents.
Mary Etta Rouse died at her home on Edgefield Avenue Northeast Aiken. She was the daughter of James and the late. Funeral arrangements are by Miller's Funeral Home. Survivors include husband L B Rouse three sons two daughters siblings and many relatives. Exact locations listed for survivors span Aiken New Jersey and Jamaica New York.
Herbert B. Ram of 231 Lancaster St. S. W. died Wednesday at Aiken County Hospital. Funeral plans will be announced later by George Funeral Home. A Cana da native, Ram moved to Aiken in the 1930s and ran a theater near the Municipal Building. He rebuilt after a fire and later built a second theater in a block now housing several firms. Survivors include his widow Esther, two sons Cecil and Miles, and two daughters Patricia Sawilowsky Rosemary Hirsch.
Cleveland Cummings of Ai ken died Tuesday at Veterans Hospital in Augusta. A native of Edge field County he was a World War II veteran. Immediate survivors include four sons Cleveland Jr East Orange New Jersey Henry Lee Hempstead New York Clennon Manhasset New York and Sgt John A Cummings Fort Bragg North Carolina one daughter Mrs Rosetta Thompson Ai ken two sisters Mrs Emma Ware Bayside New York and Mrs Josephine Simpkins Ai ken. Funeral arrangements announced by Miller's Funeral.
A veteran state official endorses John West for governor, citing 16 years of collaboration in South Carolina government. The advocate asserts West has unparalleled knowledge and would perform outstandingly in the governor’s office.
England explains that voter understanding of the constitutional amendment will affect ballot wait times at a second booth. If a voter's right is challenged, the ballot goes into a separate envelope and is reviewed by managers, with final decisions by the election commission if needed.
RVK Liggett Drugs Inc of 157 Laurens St Aiken has been adjudged bankrupt in the United States District Court on a voluntary petition filed Oct 20. The first creditors meeting is set for 10 30 a m November 6 in the Hearing Room of the U S Courthouse in Columbia.
WLOW announced results of a county home rule poll showing 52 against and 37 in favor with seven officials to be elected if approved. Governors and lieutenant governors tied with 18 votes each for Watson West Broadwater and Henderson Morris. A replay from 7 to 8 p.m. today on WLOW FM.
Informed sources report last week saw the fewest small unit contacts since June 30 when U S forces ended a two month campaign against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong staging areas in Cambodia. The figures show about 34 small unit contacts and 15 rocket and mortar attacks daily with no major ground engagements in Vietnam in the past 24 hours. Cambodian troops fought a limited action nearby.
A Cambodian military spokesman reports forces repelled an attack and states no casualties have been reported from the battle.
Noon prices from NASD inter-dealer quotes show Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Open figures. Markets fluctuate through the day with representative bids and asks, not including retail marks up or commissions. High and low figures are indicated but partial text limits full details.
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