Deaths McKinley and Fannie Ready Sr. in Washington
McKinley and Fannie Ready Sr. died Saturday in Washington DC. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by Peoples Funeral Home. The Readys were formerly of Aiken County. Surviving: one daughter Geraldine Ready. three sons McKinley Ready Jr Jerry Ready Rickey Ready. her mother Mrs Cleo Williams. five brothers Rufus Leroy McKinley Williams Russell Williams. four sisters Mrs Laura M Williams Mrs Louvenia Holliman Mrs Josephine Gaines Mrs Carrie Bell Madison. and her grandmother Mrs Louvenia Seigler.
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McKinley
Fannie Mae Ready Sr
Washington, D.C
Peoples Funeral Home
Ready’s
Aiken County
Geraldine Ready
McKinley Ready Jr
Jerry Ready
Rickey Ready
Cleo Williams
Rufus Williams
Leroy Williams
McKinley Williams
Aiken
Russell Williams
Augusta
Laura M. Williams
Louvenia Holliman
POWs Vote On Wearing Uniform Aboard 747 En Route To New York
Gartley earns a promotion to full lieutenant while families press for more POW MIA changes. Defense Secretary Laird tells Fort Worth families negotiations with North Vietnam are more serious than ever as released POWs begin to identify themselves. The three released POWs reportedly decide to wear uniforms aboard a Scandinavian Airlines System Boeing 747 near New York, after being guided to don them by officials. The State Department and Pentagon aim to free known POWs first, with ongoing hopes for wider releases. A National League of Families leader criticizes peace group chaperones for using prisoners as propaganda.
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Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Fort Worth
Tex
North Vietnam
Moscow
New York City
Refiling Slows as Addie Signals Run for Area 3
Democrat J Z Addie of Gloverville indicates he will likely refile for Area 3 Horse Creek Valley if not pursuing an at large seat. Filing deadline is Wednesday, with several candidates already refiled for county commissioner seats amid residency rule notes and recent election rulings.
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Gloverville
Addie
Area 3
Horse Creek Valley
Robert Esposito
Lucas Ray
Larry Kelly
G.C. Garvin
Wagener -Salley
Anthony Bridges
North Augusta
E.H. Arbaugh
Aiken
Wyman Busch
Busch
Paul Weston
Bath
Constance Myers
Weston
Myers
Thompson Named Liaison for Lower Savannah Counties
The Lower Savannah Regional Planning and Development Council appoints Eric Thompson as liaison for Aiken Allendale Bamberg Barnwell Calhoun and Orangeburg counties to personalize planning services. The August 10 meeting established the ombudsman style system to improve county agency communication and debated relocating the Aiken office to a more central site, possibly Denmark.
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Lower Savannah
Lsapdc
Aiken
Denmark
Filla Returns to Action in Vietnam Conflict
SAIGON AP reports the controversial F111A fighter bombers resumed combat after a 40 year gap. They attacked North Vietnam targeting the northwest rail line and military barracks aligning with ongoing air operations in the region.
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Saigon
North Vietnam
Thieves Take 150 From Rural Aiken Store in Daylight Robbery
Two black males robbed Eu banks Store on Highway 215 at noon taking 150 from a cash register. The operator fled details to deputies Gary Smith and Dan Bowe. Suspects described in lavender shirt with khaki pants and white tee with brown pants. Police also reported thefts at a residence and a stolen 1961 Chevrolet near USCA.
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Sheriff's Department
Eubanks
Highway 215
Aiken County
Center Firemen Kickoff Dinner to Recruit District Members
Center Community firemen sponsor a membership kickoff dinner tonight at 7 30 p m at the fire station headquarters on the Columbia highway. Fire Chief Terry Smith says the dinner aims to recruit residents to join a survey for a new insurance rate classification. Interested persons and district residents are invited to attend.
Community Group To Meet Tuesday
The Association of Community Service Leaders will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Aiken County Health Department. Garrel W. Wike executive director for the United Way will be the principal speaker.
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Association of Community Service Leaders
Aiken County
Garrel W. Wike
The
United Way
Aiken County Community Calendar Highlights Days Ahead
Tonight the Senior Citizens Club meets at 7 30 p m at the Crosland Park clubhouse. Tomorrow the Aiken County Museum opens 3 to 5 p m. Sunday the Board of Commissioners meets at 8 a m in the Commissioners building. John Surles of Paramed speaks.
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Senior Citizens
Crosland Park
Aiken County Board of Commissioners
Commissioners Building
Aiken Rotary Club
Aiken Food Stamp Office
Catholic Center
Gloverville
Aiken Kiwanis Club
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Paramed
First Baptist Church
Aiken Corner
Richland
York Streets
Robert L. Cate
Man
Fire Ants and Sewage Topics Tap Aiken Meeting
The Aiken County Delegation will hold its monthly meeting at the Aiken County Health Department on Richland Avenue at 7 p.m. Monday. Ants trash and sewage disposal are on the agenda and all petitions and requests will be heard.
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Aiken County
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