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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1987
Page
13
An American custom of packing leftovers into doggie bags is described through a dinner table anecdote in a Chinese restaurant. The narrator explains the practice dates back generations, contrasting it with the waiter’s unfamiliarity and the bones story once shared with dogs.
A Los Angeles Times Syndicate feature recalls Erma Bombeck joking about family dinners. She notes baking extra bread and fruitcake to send home with relatives and describes creative doggie bags for leftovers. The piece highlights Bombeck's warm humor and domestic rituals from 1987.
A 45 foot steam powered craft with 12 paddles draws praise from Federal Convention observers in Philadelphia. John Fitch demonstrates the vessel which reaches about 3 mph, while delegates debate militia control and the scope of federal power amid Gerry’s growing discontent.
North Myrtle Beach residents including council member Billy Smith and Kay Thompson avoid the sun and sand. Smith has not visited the beach in 25 years, Thompson walked there briefly, and Karen Slavish cites skin cancer fears. Police Chief Charles Sendler also avoids the ocean due to fair skin. Tourists doubt locals avoid the beach while enjoying vacations elsewhere.
The Aiken Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind sponsors a paper drive through Saturday, Sept. 12. Drop papers tied or bagged at 441 Chesterfield St at Chesterfield Street and Hampton Avenue. For details call 648-1386 or 649-7695.
North Augusta City Council will hold a 7 p.m. study session at the Municipal Building to review a proposed capital expenses plan. City Administrator Charles B. Martin introduced the program last Monday to identify city capital needs and funding sources for 20 year or longer projects.
The Aiken City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Municipal Building council chambers to discuss approving a subdivision plat for 12 single family patio homes at Kalmia Landing. The concept plan shows the plat designated for villas.
The American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive on Tuesday from 2 30 to 8 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church 639 Georgia Ave North Augusta Donors must be 17 to 65 years old weigh at least 110 pounds and have no history of hepatitis or malignancy except skin cancer and have not donated in the last eight weeks
A free public workshop for parents on child cooperation takes place tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Charter Counseling Center 135 Lancaster St SW. It covers listening to children handling feelings avoiding nagging and fostering positive self image with no charge. For more information call 648-
A long list of local meetings and activities for today and tomorrow including Aiken City Council, library hours, concerts at Hopeland Gardens, a self help group for mental health, and various clubs. Notable items include Heart of Dixie Band concert at Hopeland Gardens with rain backup at South Aiken High, and the Freedom From Smoking Clinic at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Call numbers and locations listed for further details.
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