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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1979
Page
6
Allison Renee Clark won Wee Miss, Ryan Keith Maroney captured Wee Master, and Leslie Jo Lockhard earned Little Miss at the pre Miss Aiken County Pageant event. Kim Wright, 1979 Miss Aiken County, served as mistress of ceremonies with entertainment by Marsha Mestepey and Brent Lundy.
The 10 week course begins Monday at 6 30 p m in Virginia Acres Recreation Park with Charles C Warner as instructor. Registration costs 25 inside city limits and 28 outside with all dogs eligible. Call the Aiken Recreation Department to register.
James E. Sanders son of Mr and Mrs James Sanders of Graniteville was named Soldier of the Month for December and January at Ft Richardson Alaska. Sanders is a graduate of Leavelle McCampbell High School. Staff Sgt Dempsey J Barsh received the Expert Infantryman Badge in Berlin Germany. He is a son of Mr and Mrs Dempsey J Barsh Jr of Jackson.
The Aiken Standard accepts engagement and bridal portraits suitable for reproduction and provides wedding and engagement forms at 124 Rutland Drive for announcements to be published.
The American Legion Post 26 sponsors the Hoxie Brothers Circus animal lineup including African and Indian elephants with a herd trained by James Crawford. Performances are Monday at 4 30 p m and 8 p m at the old fairgrounds Route 19 south. The event promises lions chimpanzees llamas and camels with 57000 bales of hay and 150000 gallons of water needed. Advance tickets available through Legion members with senior and child discounts.
Death by own action rates increased for persons aged 15 to 24 from 4.4 per 100000 in 1953 to 10.6 per 100000 in 1973 according to CNS data. This reflects rising personal crisis reports during the period.
The Pine Cone Garden Club named Mr and Mrs L Z Hicks 600 Forest Circle New Ellenton Yard Of The Month for colorful azaleas and hillside design with dogwoods and a bird sanctuary as a backdrop.
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