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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1972

Page

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Deaths And Funerals LYNWOOD BATH William Tindall 80

William Luthern Tindall 80 died yesterday after a fall from his home roof at 201 Daley Dr Bath. Funeral at 5 p.m. tomorrow at Bath Baptist Church with Rev. Ramon Ergle. burial in Sunset Memory Gardens. He was a Myrtle Beach native, longtime Bath resident, retired from United Merchants and Manufacturing, and a Bath First Baptist Church deacon and charter member. Survived by widow Rachell Simmons Tindall, two sisters, one brother, and many pallbearers listed.

Lynwood-Bath William Luthern Tindall Daley Dr Bath Bath Baptist Church Ramon Ergle Sunset Memory Gardens Tindall Myrtle Beach Lynwood Bath United Merchants and Manufacturing Company Bath First Baptist Church Rachell Simmons Tindall Louis Sparks Dallas Catherine Temple Cayce John M. Tindall Hardin N.C

Funeral services for Luther Blalock in North Augusta

Luther Blalock Sr of Rt. 1 North Augusta died Saturday. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 4 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, with Rev. I E Smith officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

North Augusta Luther Blalock Rt. 1 Box 245 Bethlehem Baptist Church I.E. Smith Church

Grace Bodie Batesburg Funeral Services Held Today

Funeral services for Grace Bodie of the Holstin Cross Roads Community were conducted at 3:30 p.m. in the Barr Funeral Home chapel Leesville with Rev. Phil Jones presiding and assisted by Rev. N K Polk and Dr A L Gunter. Burial followed at Batesburg Cemetery. She was a retired teacher and longtime St John United Methodist Church member. Surviving are two brothers Lewis A Bodie of Columbia and David Bodie of Norman Oklahoma and three sisters Mrs P B Ridgeway of Aiken Mrs Russell L Betsili of Woodruff and Mrs Pauline Bodie of Batesburg. Pallbearers listed include Brook.

Batesburg Grace Bodie Holstin Cross Roads Columbia Hospital Barr Funeral Home Leesville Phil Jones N.K. Polk A.L. Gunter Saluda County St. John’s United Methodist Church Lewis A. Bodie Columbia David. Bodie Norman Okla P.B. Ridgeway Aiken Russell L. Betsili Woodruff Pauline Bodie Brook

Aiken Standard Publication Details and Rates

The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes afternoons except weekends. Mail and carrier rates listed include 40 cents weekly, 1.73 monthly, 22 dollars yearly, and other mail options. Contains info on AP dispatch rights and correction policy.

Mrs. Thelma Bryant Rites Scheduled In North Augusta

Mrs. Thelma B. Bryant 59 of 209 Duncan Rd North Augusta died yesterday at an Augusta hospital after a brief illness. Services set for 3 p.m. tomorrow at Shiloh Gerald Johnson officiating in the cemetery. She was a native of Aiken County and a Curtis Baptist Church member. She was the daughter of the late John C. and Effie Snipes Bryant. Survived by one daughter Fay Doolittle of North Augusta two sons Gary Bryant Crawfordsville Ind and Furman Bryant Belvedere and two brothers Rev James Bryant Belvedere and Lawton Bryant Aiken. Pallbearers include W N Cooper Sammie Huff Albert Doolittle Henry Wallings R T Moore and Melvin Bryant.

North Augusta Thelma B. Bryant Duncan Rd Augusta Shiloh Baptist Church Gerald Johnson Church Bryant Aiken County Curtis Baptist Church John C Effie Snipes Bryant Fay Doolittle Gary Bryant Crawfordsville Ind Furman Bryant Belvedere James Bryant Lawton Bryant Aiken W.N. Cooper Sammie Huff Albert Doolittle Henry Wallings R.T. Moore Melvin Bryant

Elaine Kay Forrest Palmer Dies From Auto Crash Near Lexington

Mrs Elaine Skeleton Palmer of Rt 4 Saluda died from injuries after a Monday auto crash near Lexington. Funeral services were held at Butler United Methodist Church with burial in Bethany United Methodist Cemetery. She owned Kay's Flower and Gift Shop and was a lifelong Saluda County resident. Survived by widower, her parents George W Forrest and Elizabeth Caldwell Forrest, two sisters Patsy Matthews and Gethie Forrest, and two brothers Terry and Von Forrest.

Saluda James Skeleton Elaine Kay Forrest) Palmer Rt. 4 Lexington Butler United Methodist Church John Griffith J.M. Prather Bethany United Methodist Church Saluda County George W. and Elizabeth Caldwell Forrest Terry Patsy) Matthews North Augusta Gethie Forrest Salada Terry Forrest von Forrest

Plans to Develop Parks in Aiken with Fountain and Mini-Park

The Aiken Parks Commission chaired by John Elliott outlines plans for small area parkway developments using a large fountain donated by the Aiken High School graduating class six years ago. About 75 percent of Virginia Acres work is done with city crews removing debris and underbrush. The mini-park at Laurens and Park Avenue reports no vandalism and steady community support. The commission suggests using federal funds for centipede planting to cut mowing time, noting 16 workers available for parkway and street work and six steady in summer.

Aiken Virginia Acres

Candidates weigh court option after August primary hiccups

Commissioners race churns as Busch and others threaten to sue to regain ballot access. Anthony Bridges weighs refiling for Belvedere seat, Lucas Ray and Robert Esposit o plan to reenter at large contests, while Paul Weston and Constance Myers could not be reached for comment.

Aiken Board of Commissioners Busch Anthony Bridges Belvedere Lucas Ray Wagoner Robert Esposito Paul Weston Constance Myers Weston Horse Creek Valley Myers North Augusta

Jerrell's Room Is Under Guard at University Hospital

Aiken County hires a 24 hour guard for Gary Jerrell's hospital room after a critical head wound. Jerrell listed in serious condition while Julie Widgeon, 15, was found dead at a Belvedere fishing spot. Guard contracted by Palmetto Security Services for three weeks. Sheriff Grant awaiting doctors' word for questioning.

North Augusta Aiken County Gary Jerrell University Hospital Jerrell Julie Widgeon Belvedere Robert M. Oswald Jr Palmetto Security Services Inc Paul Grant Jer

Stockade debate over prisoners feeding and education reforms

Mrs Hewston’s release cites ex-prisoner claims that stockade meals were poorly prepared, sometimes limited to a sandwich and tea after hard work. She urges learning programs and basic education, while a public meeting on the stockade’s future drew controversy as County Supervisor Mackey Scott faced claims the session was stacked and only four of about 200 supported keeping the stockade as is.

Hewston Mackey Scott Scott

Smoak Sees Path to Chief of Protocol Role Amid Questioning

Smoak confirms a rank equal to peers while acknowledging a strong likelihood of becoming chief of protocol. He credits the President and notes Fulbright’s tough questions and his own current duties. He challenges the view that wealth dictates the post, citing ambassadors who fund travels from their salaries.

J. William Fulbright D-Ark Protocol Fulbright Smoak Ambassador van Hollen India London Rome Spain Foreign Service

No Peace Prize Planned by Norwegian Committee

The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that no peace prize will be awarded this year. The decision marks an unusual pause in the prize’s history and affects nominees and international observers awaiting the recognition.

Oslo Nobel Committee

Friends Of Library To Meet Tuesday

The annual meeting of the Friends of the Aiken County Public Library will be held next Tuesday Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. at the Palmetto Federal Savings and Loan Building. Chairman of the Aiken County Library Board will speak to the group. New officers will be elected.

The Friends of the Aiken County Public Library Palmetto Federal Savings and Loan Aiken County Library Board

Area No. 3 Council Meeting Set for Graniteville High Library

The Advisory Council of the Administration Area No. 3 will convene tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. in the Leavelle McCampbell High School library in Graniteville for its session.

Leavelle McCampbell Graniteville

Night Sewing Classes Offered by Aiken Recreation

The Aiken Recreation Department will soon offer night sewing classes. Contact the department for more information.

Aiken Recreation Department

Jaycees Build Community Bulletin Board In Aiken

Aiken Jaycees create a wooden bulletin board for local groups to post event notices. City Manager Roland Windham explains city approval, posting limits of ten days, and a logbook system to manage requests across the mini park on Park Street.

Aiken Jaycees Aiken Jaycee Roland Windham Steve Mehder Windham Jaycees Park Street Jaycee Board

Community Calendar Highlights In Aiken And Ridge Spring

Local groups schedule meetings today and tomorrow across Aiken Crosland Park Ridge Spring and Leavelle McCampbell High School. Events include the Aiken Chess Club at 7 30 p m the Knights of Columbus at 8 p m and the Aiken Duplicate Bridge Club at 7 30 p m at the Senior Citizens Clubhouse. Others include the DAR Trenton Chapter at 3 p m the Advisory Council at Leavelle McCampbell High School the Clearwater Elementary PTA at 8 p m and the American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion Hut.

Commercial Hotel Trenton DAR American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hut Ridge Spring

Shealy Named To Langley Hospital Board Of Trustees

Carlton B. Shealy of Langley is appointed to fill the vacant seat on the Aiken County Hospital Board of Trustees left by Gilbert H. Vander voort last April. He leads Shealy Realty Builder and Development Co and is a Cincinnati College of Embalming graduate with ties to Jaycees and several local service clubs.

Carlton B. Shealy Langley Aiken County North Augusta-Helvedere

Students Escape Injury In Wreck

Two students identified by the Aiken Police Department escaped injury in a 7:35 a.m. rear end collision on Whiskey Road. Rebecca Roberts of 800 Old Whiskey Rd New Ellenton and Bruce Edward Hill of New Ellenton were involved. Damages were 800 to Roberts car and 300 to Hills. Police also reported thefts including two tires from American Service Station and motor oil from Cato Oil Company Warehouse. Viola Elkins reported a stolen pocketbook containing 75 in cash and 32 in food stamps at a local laundromat.

Aiken Whiskey Road Rebecca Roberts Whiskey Rd New Ellenton Bruce Edward Hill P.O. Box Hill Roberts Robert’s York and Richland Cato Oil Company Williamsburg St. Aiken Viola Elkins Fairfield St

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