George Rogers Wins Heisman Trophy Ahead of Green Walker
George Rogers of South Carolina won the 46th Heisman Trophy as the nation’s top player. The 6 foot 2 inch 220 pound senior led rushing with 1 781 yards in 11 games, beating Pittsburgh defensive end Hugh Green who finished second. Georgia freshman Herschel Walker was third in the vote.
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Herschel Nissenson
NEW York
George Rogers
University of South Carolina
Rogers
Duluth
Hugh Green
Pittsburgh
Herschel Walker
Georgia
Fiberglas to Add Jobs at Aiken Plant New Mat Line
Fiberglas plans a new 40 000 square foot mat line at its Aiken facility adding 20 to 25 jobs. Plant manager Robert A Hrubala says the mat will stabilize the base and secure all jobs, with roofing shingles use and potential fire insurance rating benefits. Owens- Corning industrial revenue bonds discussed by County Council.
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Aiken
Robert A. Hrubala
Hrubala
Christmas shopping picks up in Aiken
Shoppers rushed to buy Christmas gifts over the Thanksgiving weekend in Aiken. Gazebo manager Clarence Jolly said sales rose about 25 percent from last year with stocking stuffers leading items priced 1 to 7 dollars. Julia’s manager Edwin Farmer reported strongest weekend yet for monogrammed sweaters. Rose and Plum Pudding also reported pickups as local shops tout improving demand for toys clothes and decorations.
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Clarence Jolly
Gazebo
Jolly
Edwin
Lionel Smith
Lionel Smith Ltd
Marilyn Brown
Plum Pudding
I. Raynor
Roses
Raynor
Blake family to compete on Family Feud for $10000 tonight
Lottye Blake says her son will win on television as Jim Blake and Virginia travel to Channel 12 for the Family Feud show at 7 30 pm. The Aiken native and eight other families compete for a $10000 prize after weeks of anticipation. Dot Jackson recently recorded a hole in one.
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Lottye Blake
Jim Blake
Virginia
Channel 12
Jim
Aiken
Blake’s
Help Those In Need This Christmas Fund Drives
The Valley Empty Stocking Fund, the Aiken Jaycees Christmas Shopping Tour, and The Salvation Army Christmas Cheer Fund raise holiday aid for underprivileged children, families, and seniors. Volunteers visit applicants, then assist with meals, toys, or checks.
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Valley Empty Stocking Fund
Aiken Jaycees
Salvation Army
Gary Walker
Bath
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Langley Pentecostal Church
Howlandville Baptist Church
Warrenville
Gloryland Singers
Little Bit of Heaven
Salvation
Anita and
David
Chris Dixon
Visionieres Anding Fund
Valley
P.O. Box
Langley
Jaycee
Aiken
Lin Livingston
Gayle Ave
P.O
Robert Melton
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Baylor
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Aiken County
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