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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1970

Page

2

Deaths North Augusta Mrs Fannie Rogers 1120 Mary St

Mrs Fannie Lee Rogers aged 92 died Thursday in a local infirmary. Funeral services are at 3 p.m. Saturday at Elliott Sons Funeral Home with Dr James L Adkins officiating. She was a lifelong Augusta resident born in Louisville Ga and member of St Luke United Methodist Church. Survivors include son Roy W Rogers Jr daughter Irene Rogers Howard two brothers and three sisters.

North Augusta Fannie Lee Rogers Mary St Elliott Sons Funeral Home James L. Adkins Louisville Rogers Augusta St. Luke United Methodist Church W.S.C.S Roy W. Rogers Irene Rogers Howard John T. Gibbs William Thomas Gibbs Aiken Marie Gibbs Phillips Leola Gibbs Clark Greenwood Florrie Gibbs Dixon Aiken Elliot Sons Funeral Home Roy W. Rogers, Jr Irerié Rogers Howard

Mrs Caro M Riddle Ussery Dies in GreenVille Nursing Home

Mrs. Caro M Riddle Ussery of Greenville died Thursday in a Greenville nursing home. Widow of Luther R Ussery Sr native of Aiken. Committal at Bethany Cemetery Aiken at 3 p m Saturday with Rev Clinton D Henderson officiating. native of Laurens she lived in Green way 30 years and was member of First Church. Survived by son Luther B Ussery Jr Atlanta and three grandchildren.

Thomas P. Mellette Enville Luther Bery Jr Atlanta Oscar McKee Hampton D.L. Fields Taylors

Charlton Rites Scheduled Sunday in Blacksburg

RICHMOND Va Mrs Frank E Charlton died Thursday in Richmond after an extended illness Services will be Sunday at Blacksburg Christian Church Blacksburg Surviving are three daughters Mrs Otis Hall of Aiken SC Mrs J L Lankford of Silver Spring Md and Mrs F Wilkinson Jr of Richmond Also four grandchildren and one great grandchild

Richmond Frank E. Charlton Blacksburg Christian Church Blacksburg Otis Hall Aiken J.L. Lankford Silver Springs F. Wilkinson Jr

Rhode Island Long Official Name Explained

The text notes Rhode Island earns the label The smallest state in the union and cites its full historical name Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, reflecting colonial origins and a lengthy designation.

Providence, Res Union Rhode Island Providence Plantations

Aiken Standard publication details and rates

Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes every afternoon except weekends. Mail rates listed: $18.50 yearly, $9.50 half, $5.00 three months. Leased AP dispatches and United Press International membership noted. Postal and address information included.

Aiken Standard Hox Rutland Drive Aiken S. C S.C Associated Press United Press International

County council form debated with cost and governance issues

Discussion centered on adding a seventh official and a county administrator with a theoretical $4 435 salary increase, offset by potential savings from better supervision and centralized purchasing. Maxwell defended current delegation duties and urged voter input amid proposals from both parties.

Williams Charleston Maxwell Charleston County South Carolina

Gun-Toter Snared At Airport

A first gun carrier was caught at Freeport International Airport as part of a new anti hijack security program. Paul Stephen 24 of Port Chester was sentenced to three months hard labor for attempting to board a Pan American jet with a pistol. Deputy police chief Salathial Thompson said the weapon was found by an airline examiner after customs clearance.

Freeport Grand Bahama Freeport International Airport Blue Gulf Stream Florida British Overseas Airway Corp BOAC Miami Paul Stephen Port Chester N.Y John Cronin Stephan Salathial Thompson

Malmesbury Visit Highlights Royal Ties and Travel Plans

The Countess and Earl Malmesbury, British nobility with strong ties to education and diplomacy, visit South Carolina for two weeks. They expect to travel from Montmorenci to Charleston and Beaufort, then fly to Canada before returning to England around October 12. Their party includes Lady Nell Boyle and Capt. Michael Boyle of the Irish Guards.

England Tunbridge School Lord Malmesbury Lord Amory John Hare Christopher Soames France Channel Islands Royal Yacht Squadron Cowes Isle of Wight Territorial Army Countess of Union Lady Quebec Malmesbury South Carolina Nell Boyle Michael Boyle Irish Guards Earl

Lone Gunman Steals 23000 From Six Mile Bank

A lone gunman hid in a Six Mile Bankers Trust before opening time and took more than 23000 from the vault. Branch manager Furman Chastain said the thief confronted him as doors opened before 8 am and fled in a car matching a stolen description from Anderson.

SIX Mile Bankers Trust Pickens County Furman Chastain Anderson

Port City Obscenity Deemed Deplorable by Grand Jury

Charleston County grand jury calls obscene movies and material in the port city deplorable and urges statewide obscenity laws to protect minors. It blames drive in theaters and media advertising, supports a rating committee, and seeks federal action to bar interstate shipments. A standing committee should reassess the issue periodically.

Charleston Charleston County Grand Jury U.S. Supreme Court Quest Congress Grand Jury

Jordan battles rage in Amman as 12,000 Iraqi troops nearby

Guerrillas push to hold Amman amid curfew and blackouts. Jordan reports heavy shelling and casualties with residents sheltering in basements. The U.S. Embassy in Amman comes under mortar fire as 54 hijacked airline passengers remain held in guerrilla hideouts.

Irbid Jordan Iraq Baath Party Majali Amman U.S Washington State Department United States

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