Three Drug Firms Withdraw Their Brand Of The Pill
FDA says three major drug makers will stop producing and distributing sequential oral contraceptives Oracon Orth-Novum SQ and Norguans due to studies linking increased risk of endometrial cancer and higher clotting risk compared with combination pills. No recalls are planned and current users should consult doctors for alternatives while finishing their cycles.
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Washington
Syntex Laboratories
FDA
Gardening in Aiken Fertilizing azaleas and camellias and garden care
The article advises timing for fertilizing azaleas and camellias with acid fertilizer, mulching after feeding, and watering deeply during dry spells. It warns of sooty scale on gardenias and suggests Isotox or Volk Oil Spray, plus Better Still for fly control, and Slugetta for snails and slugs. It also covers weed control methods, planting new shrubs and trees, plant spacing, and garden layout considerations.
Births in Aiken announce new son and daughter
Mr. and Mrs. David Willing of Aiken announce the birth of a son Jason David on March 22 at Aiken Community Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mrs. Ruby E Center and Mr. Carlisle H Duffie of Aiken. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clyde D Willing of Aiken. Shanon, age three and a half, welcomed her brother. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McGeary of Aiken announce a daughter Heather Dianne born April 1 at the Aiken Community Hospital. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Watts of Aiken. Heather has an older sister.
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David Willing
Aiken
Jason David
Aiken Community Hospital
Ruby E. Center
Carlisle H. Duffie
Clyde D. Willing
Shanon
Thomas McGeary
Heather Dianne
John Paige
George Watts
Heather
Addresses Sought For 57 Grads
Plans for a December reunion of Aiken High School Class of 1957 are under way. Jane Christine Halford, now in Charleston, seeks names and addresses of fellow graduates to contact for the event. Residents with information should call or write Mrs. Dennis Christine or Mrs. John Fannon of Aiken. The reunion is tentatively set for December 26 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Aiken.
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Aiken High School
Jane Christine Halford
Charleston
Dennis Christine
John Fannon
Aiken
Knights of Columbus
Luncheon Menu and Birth Announcement Featured
April lunch offerings include cubed beef with gravy on Monday and pizza on Thursday. A birth notice reports Jeremy Charles Widener born March 20 at Aiken Community Hospital to Janet Gunter Widener and Clifton Widener with grandparents listed from Aiken and Montmorenci.
Ridge Spring Monetta Pageant Set With Bicentennial Theme
The Miss Ridge Spring Monetta High School pageant takes place Saturday at 8 pm in the George W Sawyer gymnasium. Contestants wear traditional and Revolutionary costumes, perform song and dance, and answer a question on America’s past present and future. Admission is $1. Public invited.
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Bobby Derrick
America
Dear Abby column questions on faith handwriting and marriage
Dear Abby responds to readers about a child’s loss of a brother asking how God can allow death. She cites Job and faith through prayer. Other questions cover a husband’s secret gambling, shifting handwriting, and a request for Abby’s personal replies.
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Abby
Peter
God
East
Miss Granade to speak on recreation for the disabled
Sherry Granade will address the Aiken County Recreation Committee on Monday at 7 30 p m at Richland Community Residence 1111 Richland Ave She will share ideas and her philosophy as an exceptional person and discuss recreation for the developmentally disabled.
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Sherry Granade
Pilot International
Aiken County
Richland
Richland Ave
Miss Granade
Aiken
White House
President's Council For the Employment of
University of South Carolina
Audrey K. Granade
Columbia Center For the
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