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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 2001
Page
5
Fragmentary obituary notice references trio Frence MasonCond, and phrases suggesting a fund drive or organ fund. Details are unclear but indicates deaths and funeral notices plus a fundraising appeal.
Shirley Preston Langdon first female commissioner of South Carolina Parks Recreation and Tourism died September 12 2001 in Aiken. She served with USO during WWII chaired Aiken County Republican Women and held travel industry roles. Memorials to Hitchcock Hospice. Services September 18 2001 at Scott Cemetery. Survivors include husband Fred W Langdon Jr and three daughters.
A fragmented obituary notice lists deaths and funeral services in Akan South Carolina and Augusta Georgia. Names include Eva, Reaves, Stone, and Chapa with funeral details at North Area Chapel and nearby cemetery, date ranges in September and March, with contact at 2119 Orchard Street.
Judith W. Brown former editor and publisher of The Herald of New Britain died of cancer at home in Kensington at age 72. A 50 year newspaper veteran, she served on the Associated Press board since 1994 and was the first woman president of the New England Society of Newspaper Editors and also led the New England Newspapers Association.
Coroner Sue Townsend reports Tramell Simmons of 137 Highpoint Drive North Augusta died after a high speed crash on Storm Branch Lake Road Petticoat Junction area. He was ejected as the car toppled onto him. The other occupant Thelma Williams survived and was hospitalized. Alcohol involvement suspected in Aiken County’s 29th traffic fatality of the year.
Across the nation people donate money blood and time following the World Trade Center and Pentagon crises. Collette Smith aids rubble cleanup in New York while corporations pledge large sums including General Electric Microsoft DaimlerChrysler Amerada Hess Hewlett Packard Wal Mart MGM Mirage.
Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders weigh the political cost of surrendering Osama bin Laden against the potential for U S air strikes. Mullah Omar rejects surrender while Afghan ambassador Abdul Salam Zaeer says evidence is needed. Foreign fighters bolster Taliban ranks amid sanctions and international criticism.
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