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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1976
Page
10
Charleston AP Major supporter Hugh C. Lane resigns as chairman of Spoleto USA coordinating committee citing fiscal mismanagement and a plan to burden the state with festival funding. He objects to using proceeds to cover past debts as the $750,000 event faces jeopardy after a Sept. 9 New York board meeting.
Aiken Elementary Parent Teachers Organization will hold its first meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium. A brief business session will be followed by room visitation.
A dance for the developmentally disabled will run 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center. Sponsored by the Aiken County Commission for the Developmentally Disabled, the event targets older teens and adults. Refreshments and chaperones provided. participants should arrange their own transportation.
Sunday service at 6 30 p m marks Theresa Woodward Day at Millbrook Baptist Church honoring longtime organist and 28 year service and 21 year school principal with friends from the school invited to attend.
The church will host two Oct 3 events starting at 10 a.m. with This Is Your Life a drama during services and a replica brush arbor on the grounds. Kelvin Williamson will provide special music and bicentennial costumes are encouraged. At 2 p.m. a commemorative marker for veterans will be unveiled with the 282nd Army Band from Fort Jackson performing, followed by remarks from Congressman Floyd Spence.
New Holland Baptist Church will hold nightly revival services at 7 55 p m from September 26 to October The Rev Robert Ledbetter pastor of North Augusta First Baptist Church will be revival minister E C Thomas Jr of Graniteville will be musical director Sunday night services begin at 7 30 p m
Jerusalem Baptist Church will mark its 92nd anniversary this Sunday with special guests Reverends N L Bush Floyd Heard and guest minister Rev Edwin Johnson of Greenwood. A dinner will follow the morning services.
Extension leader J H Evans notes a spike in fire ant mounds over the past two weeks with new sightings in Aiken and Horse Creek Valley. Mirex bait has been distributed to 25 plus residents. no countywide treatment planned. Residents urged to identify nests and seek information and bait at the extension office.
South Carolinians involved in four or more accidents within 24 months may be required to retake parts of the drivers license exam to keep driving privileges. The 1976 General Assembly measure aims to target problem drivers without reexamining all licensees, with about 30 percent of drivers potentially affected every four years.
A U S Senate committee backed a measure to create a Congaree Swamp National Monument in South Carolina, aligning with a House passage earlier. Senators cited Park Service approval of swamp purchase, though Thurmond questioned the stay order. the panel deferred further action.
The notice lists weekday routes and times for the Beech Island area and nearby communities. Monday includes stops at Steifel town Breezy Hill Woodcrest Beech Island Russell Clean ers and Shopping Center. Times extend from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with multiple short calls.
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