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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1969
Page
4
The Forest Circle home of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Crawford won the general division. First prize for best decorated door went to Mr. and Mrs. John Kyle of 203 George St.
The brief note from the Aiken South Carolina bureau dated Wednesday lists the Women's Page editor position as a local feature desk slot. It outlines duties, schedule, and contact details for applicants or contributors seeking to join the community paper's women’s interest section.
The annual Christmas Decorating Contest, now nine years old, is co sponsored by Wildwood Civic and Garden Club and five other groups including the Lions Club and Jaycees. Judges gave 50 points max. top entry by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Crawford featured Santa, Frosty and reindeer. First prize in door category to Mr. and Mrs. John Kyle. second to Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Bridgers. Religious category won by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hopkins with a complete creche. Honorable mentions to Mr. and Mrs. MC Ford and Randy Stowe.
Mrs Penny Lowery formerly Miss Penny Flanders was married at First Presbyterian Church in Aiken. Pre and post wedding celebrations included multiple showers and parties from October to December hosted by friends and family. Attendees and hosts included Colleen Kneece Beth Thomas Henry Dickerson and many other local residents. The couple hosted out of town guests after rehearsal at the church. Christmas music programs and church choirs accompanied the season’s events with local families hosting gatherings and dining.
Prick each egg with a pin before boiling to reduce cracking. For cracked eggs, add one teaspoon of salt to the water to prevent leaking from the shells.
A reflective Christmas note urges readers to keep Christ in Christmas by sharing with the hungry and needy. It contrasts secular rush with sacred charity, suggesting gifts to loved ones be balanced with help to the less fortunate to brighten homes and communities.
A cherished stuffed toy can regain softness and cleanliness with careful cleaning. Brush to remove dirt, pretreat spots, then wash by hand or use a brief machine cycle and air dry to preserve fabric and fill. Remove garments if possible and ensure the toy is washable before wet cleaning.
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