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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1973

Page

2

Deaths Mrs Lizzie Mae Williams Gleaton 70

Funeral services for Mrs Lizzie Mae Williams Gleaton 70 who died Sunday will be held today at 5 p.m. at the Air Port Church of God with Revs Miles Little and Ansel Hamilton officiating. Burial follows at First Interdenominational Church cemetery. Pallbearers named and friends may call at her daughter Mrs Eugene Hawkins residence or at George Funeral Home Aiken.

Lizzie Mae Williams Gleaton Airport Church of God Miles Little Ansel Hamilton Bobby Phillips Franklin Phillips Fred Phillips Larry Gantt Robert Bryant Glenn Phillips Eugene Hawkins Trolleyline Road Aiken George Funeral Home

Funeral services for Mrs Georgia Ann Larke Kathwood

Funeral services for Mrs Georgia Ann Larke of Route 2 Box 198 Kathwood Section will be Thursday at 3 30 p.m. at St Catherine C M E Church with Rev W White officiating Burial will be in the church cemetery Pallbearers are Charles Johnson Levi Bonner Warren Larry Jr and George Bush.

Kathwood Georgia Ann Larke Aiken County Hospital St. Catherine C.M.E W. White Charles Johnson Levi Bonner Warren Larry Jr George Bush Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home Aiken

Marine Officer Candidate Busbee and Cadet Paulk Noted

Marine Officer Candidate Clarence L. Busbee son of Mr and Mrs James C Busbee of 712 Brucewood St Aiken graduated from the Marine Platoon Leaders Class at Quantico Va He is a 1972 graduate of Aiken Senior High School and joined the Marine Corps in March 1973 Cadet Russell L Paulk son of Mr and Mrs Linton K Paulk of 808 Edgefield Road North Augusta is among more than 1300 cadets entering the U S Air Force Academy class of 77 Paulk was admitted after basic training at a simulated combat base near the academy plus conditioning and survival instruction

Clarence L. Busbee James C. Busbee Brucewood St Aiken Marine Quantico Aiken Senior USCA Marine Corps Russell L. Paulk Linton K. Paulk Edgefield Road North Augusta U.S. Air Force Academy Paulk

Aiken Standard Publisher Details and Rates

Aiken Standard established in 1867 publishes daily except Saturdays and Sundays from 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29801. It carries AP dispatches with exclusive local news rights and outlines advertiser omission correction policies and subscription rates.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken S. C S.C Associated Press

State Takes Control Of County Stockade

The Aiken County Stockade is transferred to the State Department of Corrections as Savannah River PRC. George A Roof named supervisor. facility to open Dec 15 with 30 day work intro, 2 dollar minimum wage, and $4 daily room and board. Roof plans renovations start Sept 21 with full operation Oct 1.

Aiken County Savannah River PRC State Department of Corrections George Allen Roof Roof Aiken Columbia Airport High School Newberry College

Public Hospital Debate Sparks Lions Club Meeting

Rep. Irene Rudnick urged against abandoning the Aiken County public hospital and turning care over to private firms. She criticized private hospitals for profit focus and urged voter referendums and reforms, including multi member districts and accountability to citizens.

Wagener Irene Rudnick D.aiken Wagener Lions Club Aiken County Rudnick Board of Commissioners Louisville Extendicare, Inc Rep

Aiken County Commission Actions Include Public Service Authority

County officials discuss indigent study and road acceptance for Chukker Creek subdivision. Nine members are elected to the Public Service Authority including William L. Gray and J. Todd. The alcoholism and drug problems commission gains minibottle revenues planning role. Historical commission members named from Aiken and North Augusta.

Aiken County Public Service Authority William L. Gray North Augusta S Eugene Hamlet Beech Island Soil Conservation Willian Greene Smith Jr Belvedere S.C.E Thomas J. Biddie Aiken William J Mottel A.G. Blackmon Warrenville Graniteville Co Joseph A. Todd Calvin M. McKeown A.M. Scherffius Historical Commission Roy Lions B.C. Wall Lonnie Garvin Sr

Campaign drives ahead as United Way surpasses last year

John Thomas, campaign chairman, announces total figure of 349,983.40 a 12.7 percent over last year with weeks to go. He credits organizers and workers for a shorter, more composite drive and expects strong community response in Aiken County.

John Thomas Aiken County

HEW Lacks Moratorium Detail on Hospital Construction

A Hill-Burton Foundation spokesman in Washington says no information on a moratorium exists and no new Hill-Burton funds were released for 1974 hospital construction. He notes $50 million was allocated to modernization, with South Carolina receiving $548,552, and stresses HEW discourages new builds unless needed.

Hill - Burton Hospital Foundation Washington, D.C Hill-Burton South Carolina Hill - Burton Fund Health, Education, and Welfare Dept HEW

House Expected To Sustain Nixon's Veto

The House is aligned to sustain Nixon's veto on a Minimum Wage bill despite labor push. AFL-CIO chief George Meany urges override and provides a detailed rebuttal to Nixon's veto, as unions intensify efforts in Congress amid narrow approval margins.

Washington House Nixon Senate George Meany Afl-Cio Congress Meany

Perry bronze sculpture dedication at USC Aiken

International sculptor Charles C. Perry's bronze work Double Knot will be dedicated Saturday at 4 p.m. in the University of South Carolina Aiken courtyard in memory of Owen H. Perry and Florence F. Perry. Recipient reception to follow hosted by Rose Hill Art Center patrons.

Aiken University of South Carolina Charles C. Perry Rome Italy Owen H. Perry Florence F. Perry Perry Brussels Belgium Aiken University Rose Hill Art Center

Nesbit Favors Hospital Vote Plan For Aiken County

Nesbit argues private firms would operate a new public hospital with outpatient focus and clinics while preserving some board seats. He says profits fund taxes but mostly go to private firm headquarters outside Aiken County. Aimed at comprehensive care, the plan includes an alcoholism unit mental health facility drug detox, and collaboration with Easter Seals for physical therapy.

Nesbit Aiken County South Carolina Augusta Columbia Aiken Aiken County Hospital Charleston

Democratic City Council Nomination Filing Opens After Meeting

A Democratic party filing for City Council nominations opened after last night’s meeting. Kennedy announced filing fees go to the party secretary treasurer at 143 Laurens St Croft Building. Possible primary dates are Oct 9 and Oct 16 with a Nov 6 general election. New officers elected unanimously for two years: Dr F A Kennedy president Rev Norman L Bush vice president Charles M Jones secretary treasurer replacing Robert McKinney. Lewis Brown says he will not run again this year.

Croft Building Laurens St Kennedy F.A. Kennedy Norman L. Bush Charles M. Jones Bush Jones Robert McKinney Lewis Brown

Sherrouse Welcomes North Augusta ARTS Approval

Richmond County Planning chief Dayton Sherrouse praised North Augusta City Council for approving ARTS with reservations, calling the vote great and saying reservations pose no problems. He noted hearings addressed Bobby Jones Expressway realignment Duncan Road Extension Lake Avenue and River Route, with the plan to be reviewed and updated as needed.

Dayton Sherrouse Richmond County Planning Commission North Augusta City Sherrouse South Carolina Duncan Road Lake Avenue Fifth Street North Augusta

Belvedere Opponents Rally At Open Hearings On Plan

ARTS supporters and foes from Belvedere led by Nola Falcone and Charles Eubanks attended hearings charging the plan would “chop up the city.” Council members Greene and others discussed a six month delay, a resolutions path, and next steps with the S C Highway Department and county commissioners. The council also funded a magnetic courtroom board and formed a five member committee to explore a General Services Building for county services. May or Walters named Sam Woodring chair and urged final appointment later with DeLaughter Blackwell and Thompson named.

Walters Belvedere Nola Falcone North Greene General Services Council Sam Woodring George DeLaughter Joan Blackwell Eric Thompson

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Mrs Lizzie Gleaton Georgia Larke By Susan Schubert Watkins Prc Public Hospital Lions Talmadge Hospital University Hospital William Lynn Biddle Thomas Biddle Commission Chukker Creek Health Department Ronald LaCouture la Couture Sion National Weather Service NOAA Dept. of Commerce Pacific Northwest Southwest Florida Upper Great Lakes United Way of America, Inc United Way of South Carolina Ture New York London San Francisco Boston Torino Sydney Bennos Aires United States Faisal Saudi Arabia N.A ARTS
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