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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1973

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals in South Carolina Notices

Two obituaries from South Carolina list Donald Edward Higginbotham of Aiken and Mrs Rhoden of Johnston. Higginbotham, an Ai ken Asphalt Co. employee, dies in Aiken County Hospital. burial at Mount of Olives Cemetery with local services by Jack sonville firms. Rhoden, lifelong Edgefield County resident, Baptist church member, leaves four daughters two sons and step children in Johnston and Ridge Spring with arrangements by Posey’s Funeral Home.

Donald Edward Higginbotham Aiken Aiken County Hospital Corey Kerlin Jacksonville Fla Aiken Asphalt Co Mary Della Hiers Higginbotham D.M. Higginbotham Jennie Bell O’berry D.M. Higginbotham Jr David Allen Higginbotham George Edwards Kip Edwards Frankie O’berry Lance O’berry Joyce Blane Wilson Hanahan S.C Linda Cauley Sue Strickland Judy Potter Faye Edwards Lora O’berry Mount of Olives Edgefield County Rhoden First Baptist Church Johnston Angelle Glaze Marjory Johnson Emily Holsonback Ridge Spring Amelia Rhoden Columbia Arthur Rhoden Jack W. Rhoden Janie Adams Marion Rhoden Sr

John Roger Jackson 62 Dies in Augusta Funeral Today

John Roger Jackson 62 of 1717 Kentucky Ave died Monday in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held today at 4 p.m. in West View Cemetery with Rev. Marion Jordan officiating. He was a carpenter for 30 years and a lifelong Augusta resident. He was a member of Clear View Baptist Church. Pallbearers include Roscoe Joyner J B Irvin Leo Rowland Otto Overton Billy McGowan and Henry Davis. Elliott Sons Funeral Home handles arrangements.

Augusta John Roger Jackson Kentucky Ave West View Cemetery Marion Jordan Jackson Clear View Baptist Church Ruth Bell Usry Jackson Harry Craft Miami Fla Grady C. Rhodes Troy Nunn Frank Lask Detroit Mich Vernon Jackson J. Wayne Jackson Dan Edwins, Jr Belvedere Henry Kingsland Red Bank Roscoe Joyner J.B. Irvin Leo Rowland Otto Overton Billy McGowan Henry Davis Elliott Sons Funeral Home

Johnston Woman Clara Rhoden Johnston Dies at 77

Mrs Clara Rhoden Johnston aged 77 died Monday afternoon at Edgefield County Hospital. Funeral held today at 4 p m in the chapel of Clark Bland Funeral Home Johnston with Rev Lon B Knight and Rev J T Little assisting.

Aiken Standard Motto and Subscription Rates

The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes weekday issues except Saturdays and Sundays. It lists mailing and subscription rates including per week carrier and per year mail, with AP dispatch rights and publisher disclaimer.

Edward Hallyburton, Spartanburg, 65, dies

Edward Howard Hallyburton, 65, formerly of North Augusta, dies Saturday. Funeral services held Monday in Spartanburg at M W Bobo Funeral Home chapel. He retired from Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. and was a World War II veteran. Survived by wife Iona Holden Hallyburton and one stepdaughter Mrs. Arthur W. Pitts. Pallbearers listed.

Spartanburg Edward Howard Hallyburton North Augusta M.W. Bobo

Freddie Wigfall Dies in Edgefield Hospital

Freddie Wigfall of Edgefield County died Tuesday in Edgefield County Hospital. Funeral arrangements are with Amos & Sons Funeral Home Johnston. Survived by daughter Mrs Michelle Graham Saluda, brothers Daniel Wigfall Augusta Eddie Wigfall New York City, sister Mrs Susie Rountree New York City. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Edgefield Freddie Wigfall Edgefield County Hospital Amos & Sons Funeral Home Johnston Edgefield County Wigfall Macedonia Baptist Church Michelle Graham Saluda Daniel Wigfall Augusta Eddie Wigfall New York City Susie Rountree

Augusta Woman Mrs David Green Dies at Home

Mrs David Green of 802 East Boundary died Monday at her residence. A native of Aiken County she had lived in Augusta for nearly 50 years. She belonged to Silver Bluff Baptist Church. Survived by widower one daughter Mrs Roberta Sullivan one sister Mrs Bertha Key and two brothers John Henley of New Jersey and Albert Henley of Philadelphia.

Augusta David Mattie ‘‘Precious B.) Green East Boundry W.H. Mays Aiken County Silver Bluff Roberta Sullivan Bertha Key John Henley New Jersey Albert Henley Philadelphia

Funeral services for Chester Hatcher held at Springfield Baptist

Ches ter Hatcher aged 83 of 613 Sumter Street died Sunday in Aiken County Hospital. Services conducted at 4 p.m. in Springfield Baptist Church near Eureka with Rev. Jordan Bussey officiating. Burial follows in the church cemetery. Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home of Aiken handles arrangements.

Chester Hatcher Sumter St Aiken County Hospital Springfield Baptist Church Eureka Jordan Bussey Church Jackson - Brooks Funeral Home Aiken

Funeral services for Mrs. Mable Sampson Trenton

Funeral services for Mrs. Mable Sampson of Trenton will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Old Macedonia Baptist Church Edgefield County with Rev Labe Jefferson officiating. Burial follows in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the residence or at Nix Williams Funeral Home Belvedere.

Trenton Mable Sampson Old Macedonia Baptist Church Edgefield County Labe Jefferson Nix-Williams Funeral Belvedere

Greater North Augusta urges joint services building plan

The Greater North Augusta Chamber of Commerce Board resolves on August 30 1973 to petition the North Augusta City Council to create a joint government services building. A special committee will determine services denied by distance from the county seat and seek financing and planning aid from the Lower Savannah Regional Council. The chamber pledges full support.

Aiken Greater North Augusta Chamber of Commerce Lower Savannah

Ontario Mills Reopen After Rail Resumption

Abitibi Paper Co. Ltd reopened three northern Ontario mills as rail services resumed. A fourth mill in Manitoba stayed closed today under continuing service disruptions.

Toronto Abitibi Paper Co. Ltd Northern Ontario Manitoba

Eggs And Cheese Stolen From Elementary School

Aiken County law enforcement investigates multiple break ins including thefts at Bath Elementary School where eggs and cheese were taken. Six juveniles were arrested in connection with the Smith-Hazel Recreation Department break in and John Henry Allen, 24, faces grand larceny for a taped recorder and radio theft.

Aiken County Aiken Smith-Hazel John Henry Allen Kershaw St

Drugs Stolen From North Augusta Physician Office

North Augusta Public Safety Director Walter E. Newman reported a break in at Dr. James M. Ford’s office at 325 Georgia Avenue. Items missing included a microscope about 1000 dollars and multiple drugs such as allergy meds demerol tetanus vaccine esterone and thorazine. Entry was gained by breaking a window and back door. The vandalism at North Augusta Junior High School damaged 18 windows and a locker door. Both cases are under investigation.

North Augusta Public Safety Walter E. Newman Newman James M. Ford Georgia Avenue North Augusta Junior High School

Rape Charges Dropped in Aiken Case Involves Seven Youths

Seven black youths aged 17 were released and rape charges dropped after further investigation by the Aiken Police Department. The youths named include C. C. King of 350 McCormick St., Ronnie Hall of 710 Hampton Ave., and Charles E. Boyington of 605 McCormick Street, with four juveniles also released.

Aiken C.C. King McCormick St Ronnie Hall Hampton Ave Charles E. Boying McCormick Street

Camera Club Meeting Tonight In Aiken With Slides

The Aiken Camera Club will meet at 7 30 p m at the Aiken Day School. Miss Kathryn Hearle presents A Northerner Looks at Aiken slide show. Last chance to enter for the International Slide Show.

Aiken Camera Club Aiken Day School Aiken Kathryn Hearle

Carolina Opera Guild Dinner Ahead of La Traviata Opera

Members of the Carolina Opera Guild meet at the Thunderbird Inn in Augusta at 5 30 p m Friday for the annual Dutch treat dinner before the fall opera La Traviata Reservations must be sent to Mrs William Murphy 622 Magnolia Ave Aiken immediately The opera opens tonight at 8 at Bell Auditorium Local and regional talent will be featured including Augusta Ballet Company led by Ron Colton and a large chorus directed by Kitty Lam Sets were designed for Bell Auditorium under Claud Austin and Steve Walpert Fort Gordon Entertainment Division This Georgia South Carolina institution has expanded plans for two major productions next season and a post season tour in Georgia and South Carolina.

Carolina Opera Guild Thunderbird Inn Augusta William Murphy Magnolia Ave Aiken Bell Auditorium Augusta Ballet Company Ron Colton Kitty Lam Claud Austin Steve

Community Calendar Highlights Today and Tomorrow

Today the Toastmasters meet at 7 p.m. at the Commercial Hotel and the Chess Club at 7 30 p.m. at the Virginia Acres Activity House. Tomorrow the Food Stamp Office opens 10 30 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. at the Jaycee Hut. The Licensed Practical Nurses meet at 1 30 p.m. in the health department and at 7 30 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. The Duplicate Bridge Club gathers at 7 30 p.m. in the Senior Citizens Clubhouse Crosland Park. Al Anon meets at 123 Linden St. at 8 30 p.m.

Commercial Hotel Virginia Acres North Augusta Health Department Duplicate Bridge Club Senior Citizens Crosland Park al Anon Linden St

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