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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1997
Page
4
A collage of remarks from public figures, editors, and locals covers political setbacks, real estate deals, migration patterns, pet stories, a dangerous diner incident, and reactions to church and royal events. The montage ties together crisis, community life, and leadership responses across regions and eras.
Providence Journal writer Carl Senna surveys Columbia’s post Civil War rebuilding and race relations, highlighting northern philanthropy founding Benedict College and black colleges, the shared culture among South Carolina’s blacks and whites, and how war and private patronage spurred social tolerance amid lingering tensions over flags and racism.
The state Supreme Court refused to hand over Shoeless Joe Jacksons will to two charities American Cancer Society and American Heart Association, upholding that Jacksons will belongs to the state to protect historic documents amid a history of illiteracy and signing irregularities, despite profit motives to auction. The piece links to broader debates on government subsidies and archival responsibility in South Carolina.
Walter E. Eckel Jr. died Aug. 28 after years of declining health. Aiken resident, he worked at Savannah River Site in Construction and Operations, serving as chief supervisor in Du Pont's Traffic and Transportation Department. He helped build the First Presbyterian Church facilities and was active in local engineering circles and USC fans. He leaves a large circle of colleagues who remember him as hardworking and direct.
Forest Cofield Surrett, long active at St John’s United Methodist Church, beloved by the Francis Asbury class, Boy Scouts and shut-ins, died after a brief illness. A USC grad and Korean War Marine, he worked at Savannah River Site as a certified internal auditor and taught adult education. His son Rev. David Surrett is a Taylors pastor.
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