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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1973

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals Bath James T Gordon

James T Gordon of Dixie Clay Road Bath died Saturday in a local hospital. Funeral services are Monday at Posey's Chapel Langley at 3 pm with Revs Choice Watson and Raymond Ergle officiating. Burial follows in Chime Bell Cemetery. He is a retired textile worker and member of Chime Bell Baptist Church. Surviving: widow Lula Pettis Gordon Bath. daughter Betty Watkins Bath. two stepdaughters Jessie Galloway Aiken and Frankie Williams Batesburg. son James G Gordon Bath. stepson Melvin Swindell Warrenville. sisters Sabra Lowe Charleston Dorothy Widener Aiken Sarah Moyer Jackson Bessie Key New Ellenton. pallbearers Harry Galloway Melvin Swindell Wade Widener Jr Roger Key Robert Moyer Jr Edward Moyer. Call Poseys Funeral Home Langley or son James G Gordon Huber Clay Road Langley. Surviving also two sons Cecil W Etheridge Winter Park Fla Jack Etheridge Aiken. grandson Ian M Etheridge Aiken. Memorials to First Church of Christ Scientist Dedication Fund Aiken.

Bath James T. Gordon Dixie Clay Road Posey’s Chapel Langley Choice Watson Raymond Ergle Tery Aiken County Chime Bell Baptist Church Lula Pettis Gordon Betty Watkins Jessie Galloway Aiken Frankie Williams Batesburg James G. Gordon Melvin Swindell Warrenville Sabra Lowe Charleston Dorothy Widener Sarah Moyer Jackson Bessie Key New Ellenton Harry Galloway Wade Widener Jr Roger Key Robert Moyer Jr Edward Moyer Posey Huber Clay Road Cecil W. Etheridge Winter Park Fla Jack Etheridge Ian M. Etheridge First Church of Christ, Scientist

Isadore McLeod Dies in Aiken County Hospital

Isadore McLeod died Friday in an Aiken County hospital. Miller's Funeral Home announced the death. He was a native of Aiken County. Surviving are two nieces Lillian Kwok of New York City and Aoa Stallings of Brooklyn New York, and one cousin Ralph Seymore of Aiken.

Isadore McLeod Aiken County Miller's Funeral Home Lillian Kwok New York City Aoa Stallings Brooklyn N.Y Ralph Seymore Aiken

Mrs Lillian Etheridge Dies at 97 in Aiken

Mrs Lillian Etheridge also known as Lillian Bennett Etheridge, 97, died Saturday at Aiken County Hospital. Funeral held 2 p.m. Monday at George Funeral Home Chapel with Reader Mrs Rose S Griffith officiating. Native of London England she lived in Aiken five years and belonged to The First Church of Christ Scientist Boston Mass.

Lillian Bennett Etheridge Aiken County Hospital George Funeral Home Chapel Rose S. Griffith London England

Aiken Standard Publication Details and Rates

The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes daily except Saturday and Sunday from 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29801. AP dispatches supplied. Rates: weekly carrier 1.73, monthly 22.00, yearly 11.0 per 6 months 6.4 per 3 months by mail.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken S. C S.C Associated Press

Mrs Mae G Leach Dies In Florida Arcadia Native

Mrs Mae George Leach of Arcadia Florida died Friday in a Sarasota hospital. Funeral services were held in Arcadia. She was a native of Aiken, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Dan H George. Survived by widower W P Leach Arcadia and two sons, plus sister Miss Evelyn George of Wauchula.

Mae George Leach Arcadia Fla Sarasota Leach Aiken Dan H. George W.P. Leach Evelyn George Wauchula

Augusta Man Lybrand Hutto Dies at 52

Lybrand Hutto 52 of Augusta died Sunday in a local hospital. Funeral held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church with Rev. Claude O. Turner officiating. Burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Former Augusta policeman and World War II veteran. Survived by two sons Don ald L. Hutto and Richard A. Hutto. two daughters Mrs. E M Bedenbaugh and Felicia J. Hutto. sister Mrs. Elbert Croft. Contributions to favorite charity. Elliott Sons Funeral Home in charge.

Augusta Lybrand Hutto Asbury United Methodist Church Claude O. Turner Hillcrest Memorial Park Williston Donald L. Hutto Richard A. Hutto North Augusta E.M. Bedenbaugh Felicia J. Hutto Elbert Croft Barnwell Elliott Sons Funeral Home

Funeral services announced for Island sisters

Island and two sisters Mrs. Leroy Mary Gregory of Atlanta and Mrs. H L Margaret Tribble of Macon are mentioned. Pallbearers listed include Paul Ransey J E Roe Joe Edwins Jerry Peebles John Bailey Yale Ross. Friends may call at the residence or funeral home.

Mrs Pierce Eidson Funeral Rites Held in Belvedere

Funeral services for Mrs Pierce Norman Mattie Elizabeth Eidson 78 of North Augusta were held Sunday at First Christian Church Belvedere with Rev Herman Thomas presiding. Burial followed at Sweetwater Baptist Church Cemetery with pallbearers Wesley Taylor Richard McCorkle Sam W Gardner B A Johnson George Tootle and Joe E Johnson.

North Augusta Pierce Norman Mattie Elizabeth) Eidson First Christian Church Belvedere Herman Thomas Sweetwater Baptist Church Wesley Taylor Richard McCorkle Sam W. Gardner B.A. Johnson George Tootle Joe E. Johnson

Miss Martha Williams Died After Short Illness

Martha Williams 17 of Parksville died Saturday in an Augusta hospital after a short illness. Funeral arrangements are by Walker Funeral Home of McCormick. She attended Hosannah Baptist Church and McCormick High School, survived by her parents four sisters one brother and two grandparents. Friends may call at the Parksville home or at the funeral home.

Parksville Martha Williams Augusta Walker Funeral Home McCormick Hosannah Baptist Church McCormick High School Carter P. Williams Jr Beatrice Williams Janie Sue Williams Mary Williams Annie Viola Williams Alfred A. Williams Lizzie Collins Plum Branch Carter P Williams Sr Washington, D.C

Glover Rites Held for Mrs Marion Glover of Wagener

Mrs Marion E Joyce Keadle Glover 35 of Wagener died Sunday in a Columbia hospital. Funeral 4 p m at Perry Baptist Church with Revs Don Corley and Wayne C Gunter officiating. Burial in church cemetery. She was a Greenville native and Perry resident, graduate of Wagener High School and Don Vonne Beautyian's School. Survived by two daughters Lisa Carroll Glover and Laura Keadle Glover. parents Lee C and Eva Gantt Keadle. two brothers L C Keadle Jr and Bruce Keadle. one sister Mrs Raymond Wright. Funeral Home Wagener in charge.

Wagener Marion E Joyce Keadle

Widow Lena Langston Sr. 96 Beech Island resident dies

Mrs. Julian W. Langston Sr. of Beech Island 96 died Sunday in a local hospital. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Poteet Funeral Home Greene Street with Rev. David B. Sargent officiating. Burial in Westover Memorial Park. Native of Atlanta she lived in Beech Island 67 years. Member of Veneable Bible Class Woodlawn United Methodist Church and Elizabeth Chapter 43 Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving: one son Julian Mobley Langston Sr. Beech Island.

Beech Island Julian W Lena Hagan Woodlawn United Methodist Church Elizabeth Order of the Eastern Star Julian Mobley Langston Sr Beech

Mrs. Lula W Dixon Dies in Aiken at 85

Mrs. Lula Weed Dixon 85 of 617 Yates St Aiken died Saturday at an Aiken County hospital. Services set for 11 a m Tuesday at St Johns United Methodist Church Chapel with Dr James officiating. Burial in Aiken Memorial Park. Survived by son Richard G Dixon of Sarasota Fla and grandson Richard G Dixon Jr of Fort Lauderdale Fla. Pallbearers listed. Friends may call George Funeral Home 7 to 9 p m Monday.

Chester G Lula Weed) Dixon Yates St Aiken Aiken County St. Johns United Methodist Church FS. James Aiken Memorial Park Jackson Ohio Richard G

Cumbee Funeral Arrangements Listed for Ridge Spring Family

The obituary lists Mrs. I C Linda Sue Fulmer and Mrs. Patricia Matthews among relatives. Other relatives include Nancy Cumbee, his parents Claude and a continuing Ridge Spring residence. Cumbee Funeral Home Ridge Spring is in charge.

Death Notice: Hugh T. Lott Sr. North Augusta

Hugh Tillman Lott Sr. of 316 West Avenue North Augusta died Friday at Poseys Funeral Home Chapel North Augusta. Burial followed at Sunset Hill Cemetery. A Greenwood County native, he lived in North Augusta 55 years and retired from King Mill. Survived by three sons Hugh T. Lott Jr Belvedere Lewis C. Lott North Augusta and Harold Lott Graniteville. Pallbearers included Barney Duncan Roy Fields Sidney Hanna Gene Barber Clinton Martin and Fred Barber.

North Augusta Hugh Tillman Possum) Lott Sr West Avenue Posey’s Funeral Home Sunset Hill Greenwood County S.C King Mill Hugh T. Lott Jr Belvedere Lewis C. Lott Harold Lott Graniteville Barney Duncan Roy Fields Sidney Hanna Gene Barber Clinton Martin Fred Barber

Walton Rites Held For Frank F Walton At Vaucluse

Frank F. Walton 59 of 308 Solann St S E Aiken died Friday after a brief illness at Aiken County Hospital. Funeral Sunday at Vaucluse United Methodist Church with Rev William R Childs officiating. Burial in Vaucluse Cemetery. Survivor list includes widow Elizabeth Burckhalter Walton two daughters Frances Williams Ports mouth Va Nancy Perez North Augusta two sisters Mary Walton and Mrs Carlton Futrelle and four brothers Marvin Edward Vincent Clyde.

Frank R. Walton Solann St S.E Aiken Aiken County Hospital Vaucluse United Methodist Church William R. Childs Vaucluse Cemetery Vaucluse Vaucluse Methodist Church Elizabeth Burckhalter Walton Frances E. Williams Portsmouth Nancy C. Perez North Augusta Mary Walton Carlton Futrelle Chattanooga Tenn Marvin Walton Edward Walton Vincent Walton Graniteville Clyde Walton Camden

Mrs Isaac Williams of Batesburg dies at 79

Mrs Septona Lott Williams of Batesburg died Saturday at her home aged 79. Funeral services will be held at Ridge Branch Baptist Church with Rev. Whitaker officiating. Burial in the churchyard. She was a native of Saluda County and survived by one son James R. Williams of Inglewood New York and six daughters including Celestene Lenon Corona New York Lena Sligh Batesburg Alma Baskerville Springfield Gardens New York Rosie Miners Flushing New York and Helen Williams Fort Worth Texas plus six sisters and two brothers.

Batesburg Isaac Septona Lott) Williams Ridge Branch Baptist Church Amos and Sons Funeral Home Whittaker Saluda County Isaac Williams James R. Williams Inglewood N.Y Celestene Lenon Corona Lena Sligh Alma Baskerville Springfield Garden Rosie Miners Flushing Helen Williams Ft. Worth Texas

Cumbee Rites Held For Harvey Cumbee In Ridge Spring

Harvey J. Cumbee 49 of Route 1 Ridge Spring died Saturday night in an Augusta hospital. The Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church service at 3 p.m. featured Rev. John Wrenn with burial in the church cemetery. He owned Cumbee Jewelry Store for nine years and was a church member. survivors include his wife Lottie and three sons Danny John and James.

Ridge Spring Harvey J. Cumbee Route 1 Augusta Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church John Wrenn Church Aiken County Cumbee Jewelry Store Lottie Cumbee Danny Cumbee Lexington John Cumbee Monetta James Cumbee

Indonesia Eyes Oil Financing Cooperation with US

Indonesian officials signal openness to U S collaboration on oil resource development. Despite tepid Arab backing during the Middle East conflict, Indonesia maintains strong US ties since 1965. Oil exports comprise over half of foreign earnings. only 16 percent goes to the United States, with Japan purchasing most of the output. Indonesia produced about 400 million barrels last year, seen rising by 90 million this year, with untapped reserves estimated up to 15 billion barrels.

Indonesia Middle East United States Sukarno U.S Japan

Polymers Form From Repeating Molecular Units

Polymers consist of long chains built from thousands of identical monomer units linked in repeating sequences. The repeating nature of these units creates large, flexible molecules with diverse properties used across materials and biology.

SLED Investigates Aiken Auto Crash and Fire

Law enforcement from SLED, Highway Patrol, Sheriff, and city police investigate a crash and vehicle fire near Aiken. Miss Meg Grant and escort Payne were reportedly en route to the State Fair in Columbia. Payne’s revolver found in wreckage is under examination, and officials acknowledge a possible gunfire scenario though no bullet holes on Payne are confirmed. Meg Grant’s funeral is planned at First Presbyterian Church in Aiken.

SLED State Highway Patrol Aiken County Columbia Payne Gasque City of Aiken

Strip Mining Compromise Offered Near Foxchase Area

A compromise proposal was presented to halt strip mining near the Foxchase area, offering a pause or agreement to prevent further mining activity adjacent to the community. Details on parties involved or terms remain unclear in available text.

Peace Force and UN Arrive in Egypt Amid Cease Fire Efforts

Egyptian border convoys reach Suez as Israeli and Egyptian forces exchange fire without casualties. UN peacekeepers from Cyprus begin deployment in Suez and Ismailia, with plans to form a 7,000-strong Middle East force across 10 to 15 nations by midweek. U.N. routes will see 100 truck convoys supervised by Israelis, Egyptians, and UN observers. Meantime, Huber Corp faces resistance over mineral rights near Foxchase and Hitchcock Woods as talks offer APS land in exchange for surrender of rights. decision expected within weeks.

Suez U. N Ismailia Egypt U.N Cyprus Cairo Kurt Waldheim Middle East New York Israel Suez Canal East Bank Tel Aviv Associated Press Edith M. Lederer Cairo-Suez 3Rd Army Aharon Yariv Bashir Shariff Huber Aiken Preparatory School Foxchase APS Hitchcock Woods Alen County Huber Corporation Harold A. Fletcher Aiken By-Pass

Open House At Leavelle McCampbell High School

Community calendar notes Leavelle McCampbell High School hosts an open house today from 3 to 5 p.m inviting all parents and friends. Also listed are meetings for the League of Women Voters, Aiken City Council, Aiken County Rescue Squad, Aiken County Board of Commissioners, and Jayceeettes of North Augusta with respective times and venues.

Leavelle - McCampbell High School League of Women Voters Heritage Room Farmers and Merchants Bank H.W. Griffin Aiken Aiken County Rescue Squad Aiken County Board of Commissioners USCA Jayceeettes of North Augusta Jaycee Center

Cathcart Attending Seminar on The Future of the Small Town

Robert D. Cathcart executive editor of the Aiken Standard attends a three day seminar on The Future of the Small Town at Oak Ridge Associated Universities in Tennessee. Co sponsors ORAU and the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation. Attendees from South Carolina papers include Sharon A Feaster Miles B Gwyn Kenneth Webb and William D Workman Jr and Charles ton Jr from The State.

Robert D. Cathcart Aiken Standard Oak Ridge Associated Universities Oak Ridge Tenn ORAU Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation South Carolina Sharon A. Feaster Union Daily Times Miles B. Gwyn the News and Courier Charleston Kenneth Webb William D. Workman Jr Columbia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lillian Etheridge Mae G. Leach Mrs Pierce E. Eidson Marion Glover J.W. Langston Jr Chester G. Dixon Hugh T. Lott Sr Frank F. Walton Dats National Weather Service NOAA US Dept of Commerce Midwestern mid-Atlantic Plains East Automobile Kitchings Mill Leon Gasque Skip Seiser Margaret Hensley John Ward University Hospital Ward J.P. Strom Grant Woodrow Wilson Gasque Meg Grant First Presbyterian Belmont St George Funeral Home Michael W. Huber The J.M. Huber Corp Menlo Park Cathcart George Wt Howe Bilo
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