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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1970
Page
5
Simple inexpensive ideas to decorate for Christmas. Create festive tables and entryways with felt red oilcloth greens and bells. Use garlands fabric festoons candy wreaths and lights to bring holiday warmth to home interiors and windows.
Miss Donna Busbee, bride elect, will wed Mr. Perry Tim Du Vall tonight at Memorial Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Numerous pre wedding parties have honored her, including a Nov 18 kitchen shower at Mrs. Johnson’s home and a Dec 1 church social.
The Aiken Hounds hold a blessing at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Kennels on Dibble Road led by Rt. Rev. Msgr. George Lewis Smith with Stephen Groat as Master. The opening hunt is Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. at Jack Rabbit Field, followed by refreshments at the Tea Cottage on Dibble Road.
Dear Neighbor notes two Christmases for the Cushman and Harden families as Capt Richard Harden departs for Vietnam after Thanksgiving. The piece also previews upcoming Aiken social events including the Embassy Augusta Town House dance and the Cotillion Christmas formal, plus celebrants and local history nuggets.
Deadline for entries is 5 p.m. December 21. Judging by non resident judges begins at 6 p.m. December 21 with three categories Door Religious and Overall. Prizes: seven fifty for first, five for second and honorable mentions in all categories. Entries registered with Mrs Hall at New Ellenton City Hall. Sponsored by local clubs and organizations.
Policeman Jerry Spindlove spotted a man embracing a bride in a street corner. The man confessed he stole a dummy bride from a shop window on a Saturday night and blamed being lubricated for the act.
Aiken High School Student Council begins its annual Project Santa Claus to collect food clothing and toys for under privileged children this Christmas. About 25 students will canvass door to door and donations may be delivered to the high school or called in at 648 1054 on Saturday Dec 19. The Salvation Army will distribute all items and damaged goods will not be accepted.
Mrs Garvin spoke to the Sunshine Garden Club and guests at the home of Mrs Ronnie Garrett on Burgundy Road. She explained Christmas symbol origins and instructed on crafting symbolic gold and white ornaments while displaying her handmade decorations. Co-hostess was Mrs Charles H Marvin III.
Health officials report a November campaign immunized over 500 preschool children in a two hour Aiken clinic and through school visits while pregnancies risks persist. Women of child bearing age face vaccination limits unless a physician deems susceptibility and non pregnancy.
A reader letters column mocks the advice given to Walter's wife about his arousal, debating cold versus warm showers and suggesting various sensational reactions. Several correspondents defend or attack Abby's guidance while expressing personal experiences and marital tensions.
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