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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1973
Page
5
A reader asks how to handle dinner guests who overstay and eat everything, another worries about a 50-year-old lover who rarely kisses and future plans, and a wife confronts her mother-in-law over family loyalty. Abby advises setting boundaries and clarifying relationship goals.
Miss Mary Beatrice Ford and Joe Nicholson Brown announce their engagement. She is granddaughter of the Blackwell and Ford families of Warrenville and Gloverville. He is grandson of the Hudson and Brown families of York and Rock Hill. They plan to wed on December 15.
The Aiken Standard Runs wedding notices up to 30 days after the wedding and requires engagements announced 30 days prior. Submissions for wedding forms and photos must arrive two publication days before, with bridal party details five days prior so the story can appear before the ceremony.
Officers of the Lander College Alumni Association met on the campus for a summer planning session and workshop. Mrs Cecil J. McFerrin of Aiken served as treasurer and past president while Mrs Fits Lee Jr. of Aiken was area director. Dr Larry Jackson and Mrs Jackson attended as special guests.
Miss Mary Susan Borop received multiple pre nuptial gatherings before her weekend wedding to William Franklin Blackmore Jr. Hosts included Susan Skinner Pat Steen Judy Maguire Teressa Dew Carol Hassett Bonnie Graham and Susan Light at Agnes Scott College Underground Atlanta and the Executive Club in Atlanta with several other friends and family contributing.
Garden setting marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Ezekiel and Mrs Wimberly. Sons Vernon Kevin and Maurice plus daughter Cheryl hosted the event. Guests included Deacon Jesse Brown Deacon Fred Wimberly and gifts included 25 silver dollars.
Mrs Eunice Stokes of Aiken and Mr and Mrs Billy Williams with children from Lexington spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Walter Harris near Graniteville.
La Leche League of Aiken County will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at 912 Fairfield Ave in North Augusta. Amy Fendley leads a discussion on nutrition and weaning. Expectant and nursing mothers are invited, and infants may attend. For information call 648 6466.
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