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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1985
Page
7
Local business pages highlight market trends and community shops, profiling entrepreneurs and new openings. Paula Daniel presents a snapshot of small firms shaping the regional economy.
Harold Raynor former Aiken Lowe's store manager promoted to area general manager over 14 Lowe's stores from Macon Georgia to Tallahassee Florida. He has 20 years with Lowe's and will base his regional office in Aiken with wife Suzanne and four children. Charles Dancy named store manager of the Aiken store coming from Charlotte with 14 years at Lowe's.
Aiken showcase homes change owners as renovations continue. The Judge Henry Aldrich residence at Whiskey Road and South Boundary sells to Gregg and Betty Ryberg. several other historic properties including 704 Hayne Ave and 1867 Barnwell Ave are on markets or under contract. Names include Eulalie Salley, Doris Chesser, Lyon Croft Weeks, and Williams-Skeen agencies.
ATLANTA AP Professor Thomas J. Stanley of Georgia State University found that the wealthiest Americans borrow heavily and hold credit cards widely. He notes many affluent have unpredictable cash flow, with large interest costs and heavy investment borrowing. He adds top earners rely on advisers and actively seek financial information.
The Aiken County Hairdresser's Association Affiliate No. 23 placed third at the State Association's Parade of Affiliates in Greenville South Carolina. Members earned several honors including Catherine Nemeth Cosmetologist of the Year 1984 and Rhonda Herron as 1985 Cosmetologist of the Year nominee and affiliate president award winner. The group funds local causes with fashion shows telethons pageants auctions and raffles.
For the first time in 20 years fewer Americans are divorcing. 1982 saw 1,170,000 divorces versus 1,213,000 in 1981, with declines previously recorded in 1962. The 1970s saw a 113 percent rise, while the 1980s show a 14 percent increase. Average marriage length remains about 9.4 years and about half of marriages end in divorce.
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