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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1987
Page
11
An odd essay notes vanished voters from 1972 Nixon election and neighbors who disappear after political scandals. It compares lost voters to missing locals and recalls a Texan official who appointed a dead man, questioning accountability and memory.
An LA Times Syndicate cryptic column laments unreliable promises from helpers who vanish. It contrasts vanished sales staff with lingering frustrations over merchandise exchanges and missing promises, noting uncanny disappearances and a light jab at Russia.
A wide range of activities listed across Aiken including needlepoint workshops at the library led by Kay Hearle with a May 14 final session, museum and gallery hours, public lectures in astronomy, club meetings, Toastmasters, and community performances. Notable venues include Aiken County Public Library, Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame, USC Aiken classrooms, and Odell Weeks Center.
Engagement of Tina Rose Wise of Aiken to Jerry Hall of Batesburg announced by Wise and Hall families. Bride is daughter of Wise and granddaughter of Ina Gunter, educated at Aiken High, works at Ryan's Steak House. Groom is grandson of Bo Oswald, Batesburg-Leesville High alumnus, employed by Oswald Lumber.
Frank Manter of Aiken earned the Celebrate Literacy Award from the Aiken Council of the International Reading Association for his extensive literacy work. Since December 1984 he has logged about 1500 tutor hours for 15 students, taught ESL, and provided transportation and home visits to reach nonreaders without phones or transport. He became a Master Tutor after 300 hours in May 1985 and also teaches driving, math, Bible studies, and creative writing.
Geoffrey L. Robinson Harvey Pulley of Trail er Train Corporation Hamburg Division and Peter Reinhart of Geraghty and Miller Aiken received eight week Speechcraft certificates from Kalmia Toastmasters at a March 23 ceremony. The club meets the first and third Mondays at 7 p.m. in Aiken County Council Chambers.
Judy Anette Voigt is engaged to Raymond Phillip Lynn in Ai ken. The couple plans a May 2 wedding at Hopeland Gardens. Judy Anette, a 1983 Silver Bluff High graduate, attended USC Aiken and works for Goodman Chevrolet in New Ellenton. Raymond Phillip Lynn, a 1982 Silver Bluff High graduate, works for Nooter Corp in St. Louis.
Clemson University Extension will sponsor multiple 4-H camps this summer at Camp Long. Amp Camp runs June 15–19 with computer work rocket building and a dance. Regular Camp June 22–26 includes swimming archery and nature walks. Regional Dairy Camp is planned August 6–9 with dairy industry activities and tours. Registration is first pay, first enrolled with deadlines and family rates apply. For details contact Aiken County Extension Service at 649-6911.
Subtle unhappiness signals power and control issues in marriage. Big conflicts show up across the relationship while direct discussion remains rare. A marriage counselor can offer objective input and alternatives to avoid major fights over minor matters.
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