12 Sep 1995
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1995
Page
1
Farmers enjoy cool dry weather boosting harvesting in corn at 68 percent complete for the week, while cotton remains under weed and insect pressure from heavy rains. Peaches near full harvest at 99 percent with good condition, apples nearing halfway with good to fair crop quality, and weed/insect issues linger due to reduced spraying.
Former South Carolina House Speaker Bob Sheheen is hospitalized at Kershaw County Medical Center after reporting dizziness. He served as speaker from 1986 to 1994, and is listed in good condition with overnight observation.
Gov Beasley says it is too early to decide if he will support Henry McMaster for a second two year term. Some Republicans speculate a replacement, but Beasley will meet McMaster later to discuss the party’s future.
Terse death notices list Rosa Bell Smith of Forestville Maryland and Prestine Muddy Stroman as deceased, with brief identifiers. The page also references Judge Spring John E and Underwood Beech, noting temporary notices on Page 2B.
The Aiken City Council passed a 5-1 vote on Monday to raise salaries to 2000 per year from 1200 to cover higher health insurance. Mayor Cavanaugh will rise to 4000 annually, while council member Skipper Perry opposed the measure.
Fire destroyed Herron's curb market after decades of neighborhood service. Robert Herron recalls a window into a vanished era as salvage shows shelves of shoes, bottles, lamp wicks, and everyday wares. Loss estimated at 50 000 to 100 000 with no insurance. Herron opened in 1946 and sold groceries, coal, kerosene, and repair services.
Aiken Countys education system and lack of industrial sites were marked negatives in a costly study on attracting industry. Local leaders say the findings merely confirm long standing concerns and blame past inaction by groups and politicians. The report also notes a preference for smoke stack industries over high tech, prompting disappointment from Mayor Fred B Cavanaugh and calls for higher funding for schooling.
Robert Cantu, a licensed professional counselor and Aiken resident, will become manager of Helping Hands on Monday. The agency offers emergency shelter for youths from infancy to 18, funded largely by United Way and private donations. Cantu replaces Gerri Saylor, who retired in July but remains on the board. Cantu holds a psychology degree and a USC masters in guidance and counseling, with 18 months as post adoption director in Columbia and a decade in mental health services.
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