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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1973
Page
6
The Paris fashion house showcases a white tweed suit with Bordeaux edging, a red silk evening dress embroidered with flowers and paired with a red silk shawl, and a blue mohair coat featuring light stripes and an oversized upturned collar.
A guide from the Sterling Publishing Co on drying flowers at home. It covers gathering specimens on sunny days, selecting perfect blooms, making a DIY press from cardboard blotting paper and ribbon, layering with newspaper, and drying with books on top. Tips include arranging by size, avoiding crush, and preserving color with watercolors and detergent mixes.
Abigail Van Buren counsels readers on returning a souvenir from a famous person, declining a costly bridal gift list, and managing a cautious encounter with a gas man. The letters reflect concerns about conscience, propriety, and personal safety.
Mr and Mrs George Hair of Aiken announce the engagement of their daughter Trisha Ann to Robert Edward Rogers of Hilton Head Island. Trisha attended the University of South Carolina and Winter Haven College and works at the Sea Crest Motel. A Nov 3 wedding is planned at Aiken First Presbyterian Church.
The National Secretaries Association International offers a 31 week Certified Professional Secretaries Study Program at Augusta College starting Sept 18. Courses run Tuesdays 7 to 9 pm for secretaries or those with secretarial duties. No NSA membership required. Contact Thomas M. Riley for more details or registration. Mary Biggar and Edith Warren provide extensions.
Cassia Johnson notes visits and guests across multiple households. Dorcey Lybrand and daughters Gabby and Tena of Aiken stopped by Mrs. Robert Sullivan. Families from Bernice La Maggi Valley N C Rockville Md Ridge Crest N C Seguin Texas and Stuart Va chat with Wagoner residents during WMU week and weekend gatherings.
The Aiken Standard publishes wedding items within 30 days after the ceremony and requires engagements announced 30 days prior. Submissions for farms and photos must arrive two publication days before, with bridal party details at least five days ahead to run before the event.
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