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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1973

Page

2

Funeral for Mrs. Leonard A Gregory Held in Graniteville

Mrs. Leonard A. Gregory of 103 Graniteville Drive died Sunday in a local hospital. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. at Langley United Methodist Church with Revs. Joseph Nicholson and Ira Crocker officiating. Burial is in Langley Cemetery. Visitation at Posey's Funeral Home in Langley until 1:30 p.m. and at the church residence of her daughter in Aiken. Pallbearers include Bobby Phillips and others. honorary pallbearers listed.

Graniteville Leonard A Mary Powell) Gregory Graniteville Drive Langley United Methodist Church Joseph Nicholson Ira Crocker Langley Cemetery Posey’s Langley Eugene Hawkins Trolleyline Road Aiken Bobby Phillips Franklin Phillips Fred Phillips Larry Gantt Robert Bryant Glenn Phillips Earl Holsenback Cecil Herron Lloyd Herron Norman Baughman Samuel Holsenback

Barton Jr. John T. 49 Dies. Services Set

John T. Barton Jr. 49 of 405 Greene St. died Monday in a local hospital. Graveside services will be Thursday at 3 p.m. in Magnolia Cemetery with Rev. Vadis Wylds officiating. A native of Aiken South Carolina, he was a World War II Army veteran and a cab driver. Elliott Sons Funeral Home in charge.

Augusta John T. Barton Jr Greene St Magnolia Cemetery Vadis Wylds Aiken S.C Barton Elliott Sons Funeral Home

Funeral services for Mrs James Tillman Chipley

Mrs James Tillman Chipley known as Julia Allen Chipley of 202 Cathy Drive Lynwood died Saturday in a local hospital Funeral services are at 4 30 p m today at Langley Nazarene Church with Rev Raymond DeShon Rev John Williamson and Rev Joseph Nicholson officiating Burial follows at Sunset Memory Gardens A service at 3 30 p m today or at her daughter Mrs Frank Kaney s residence Daley Drive Lynwood Bath may be held

Lynwood-Bath James Tillman Julia Allen) Chipley Cathy Drive Lynwood Langley Nazarene Church Raymond DeShon John Williamson Joseph Nicholson Sunset Memory Gardens Posey Langley Frank Kaney Daley Drive Lynwood Bath

Mrs Lizzie Gleaton Dies at 70 in Graniteville

Mrs Lizzie Mae Williams Gleaton 70 of 105 Powell St Graniteville died Sunday at Aiken County Hospital after a brief illness Funeral services set for Wednesday at 5 p m at Airport Church of God with Revs Miles Little and Ansel Hamilton officiating Burial at First Interdenominational Church Cemetery She was a native of Orangeburg County and a member of Airport Church of God Surviving include five daughters four sons a sister two brothers and many grandchildren and great grandchildren The family will receive visitors at George Funeral Home in Aiken or at the home of a relative in Graniteville.

Graniteville Lizzie Mae Williams Gleaton Powell St Aiken County Airport Church of God Miles Little Ansel Hamilton Ceme Orangeburg County Airport Church of God Ednad Corley Augusta Eugene Hawkins Aiken Madalene Hawkins Willene Hancock Mary Frances Willis Edward Williams Paul Williams Henry Williams Langley Chester Williams Annie Chalflinch Ida Gantt Neeses Jeannette Sharp Salley Stephons Martina Gleaton Marvin Gleaton Perry S.C Tony Gleaton Willis Gleaton Floyd Gleaton North Swh George Funeral Home

Dorn Hosts Veterans at Farm for July 4 Celebration

In Newberry County the Dorn home lawn drew over 1,000 people including Gen. Robert Betts and Francis McBarron. The event featured the Newberry College band, praise for veterans groups, and a barbecue at Dorn’s rural farm. Thomas E. Martin, 17, of Roebuck, noted as a historic Black leader in Boys Nation and Palmetto Boys State.

Atlanta Robert Betts Orlando Fla Newberry College Dorn

Funeral services for Johnny Austin Pelion

Funeral services for Johnny Austin, who died Saturday, will be held Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. in the Darian Baptist Church with the Rev Andrew Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Robinson Funeral Home Wagener is in charge.

Pelion Johnny Austin Darian Baptist Church Andrew Johnson Robinson Funeral Home Wagener

Community Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Events

Planned Parenthood of Aiken County hosts a family planning clinic from 5 to 8 p.m. at Midland Valley Shopping Center offices. The Center Fire Department gathers at 7 p.m.. Jaycees meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Jaycee Hut. Able-Disabled group convenes at 7:30 p.m. at Aiken Nursing Home. St Mary's Home School Association meets at 8 p.m. The Aiken County Commissioners convene at 8 p.m. in room 107 at USCA. Tomorrow Toastmasters meet at 7 p.m. at the Commercial Hotel and the Chess Club at 7:30 p.m. at Farmers and Merchants Bank.

Planned Parenthood of Aiken County Midland Valley Center Fire Department Jaycees Aiken Nursing Home St. Mary's Home School Association Aiken County Commissioners USCA Commercial Farmers and Merchants Bank

Correction: Little Miss Aiken is Jennifer McGee

Jennifer Suzanne McGee daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry McGee of Aiken won the Jaycee sponsored Little Miss and Master contest Saturday night, not Robert Collins as reported yesterday.

Jennifer Suzanne McGee Miss Aiken Larry McGee Robert Collins Aiken Standard Miss McGee Jaycee

Private versus county hospital debated by doctors

Eleven physicians share views on ownership and management of a new hospital. Opinions split among private for profit operation and county owned facility with leaders noting efficiency, recruitment, and public access implications. One doctor abstains after discussing with Commissioner Wade Brodie.

Aiken County Hospital Wade Brodie Brodie Strom Thurmond State Department of Corrections Aiken Aiken Area Thomas J. Biddle Biddie Realty

ARTS Plan Vote Set By North Augusta City Council

North Augusta voters face a council decision on the ARTS plan, a concept only proposal known as the Augusta Regional Transportation Study. Mayor Raymond L. Walters notes a vote at 8 p.m. in city hall amid citizen complaints of property impact and a checkerboard layout critique. George Nelson moderated two public hearings drawing about 500 attendees.

North Augusta Raymond L. Walters Augusta Arts Plan George Nelson Aiken Standard

North Augusta debates ARTS plan and hospital funding

County leaders hear public input on the ARTS proposal while preparing for a final vote. The Commission discusses a state stockade takeover, planned jail pre release use, and hospital construction moratorium risks. Mayor Walters reports no word on regional sewage plant funding as EPA talks continue.

Walters Greater North Augusta Atlanta North Augusta

Boat Motor Stolen From Gingrey Auto Sales Inc

An 85 horsepower boat motor valued about 500 dollars was reported stolen from a boat at Gingrey Auto Sales Inc on Highway 1. A party or parties cut through a chain link fence causing about 300 dollars in damages. Investigating thefts include items missing from A A Dukes Beech Island home. Investigator Ben Willis leads the case.

Gingrey Auto Sales Inc Highway 1 Sheriff's Department Beech Island A.A. Dukes Ben Willis Department

Central Baptist Church Revival Week Announced

Central Baptist Church will hold nightly revival services through Sunday. Rev. R L Timmerman announces the meetings, with guest evangelist Rev. Clyne Johnson and music by C Roland Boyd, music director. The public is invited to attend.

Central Baptist Church R.L. Timmerman Clyne Johnson C. Roland Boyd

Gas Stations Likely to Close Under Price Ceilings

Gasoline station owners report many stations closing or defying the Cost of Living Council price ceilings imposed September 7. The ceilings require up to a three cent per gallon reduction, with Albuquerque owner Raymond McDonald estimating about 90 percent of retailers may exit the business unless prices can be raised.

Washington Council Raymond McDonald Albuquerque N.M

Open House at Barnwell Nuclear Fuel Plant Draws Community

Allied-Gulf Nuclear Services invites families and friends to an open house at the Barnwell plant to view construction progress. The event highlights recovered uranium reducing ore mining by 1.5 million tons annually and powering future electricity generation equivalent to 1.3 million railroad cars of coal. Guests will enjoy exhibits, refreshments, and an air conditioned bus tour of the site.

Barnwell Howard J. Larson Allied-Gulf Nuclear Services Allied-Gulf

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L.A. Gregory Mrs. James Chipley Mrs Lizzie Gleaton Tery Sertoma Club of Camp Sertoma Patrick Rapp Mata Broadwater Michael Foster Robin Garvin Sara Molen Judy Rich Pear Larry Murphy Jo Ann Price the Planning and Zoning Commission of Thomas Greene South Carolina Slara’e Central Baptist Holding Revival Noaa US New England Florida Barnwell Nuclear
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