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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1970
Page
5
A compilation of Dear Abby letters covering parenting, social invitation fairness, marital travel rights, voyeurism concerns, bridesmaid attire costs, end of life ethics, and POW humane treatment petitions. The column preserves period tone with responses on teasing handicapped children, family dynamics, and patient care.
South Carolina Federated Women's Clubs join the American Cancer Society in a year long Checkmate project to urge men to complete annual cancer detection exams. Dr. Randolph D. Smoak Jr. notes women have higher goer rates and explains early detection reduces deaths. Awards credit for personal checkups and promoting screenings among husbands and friends.
About 320 signatures were collected at the POW Rally in Municipal Auditorium yesterday. Miss Vikki Smith said the event was a success and a similar rally may be held in North Augusta. Petitions will be sent to Hanoi and participants ranged across ages. U.S. Rep. Dorn praised the youth organizers and urged similar programs nationwide. The rally ran from 4 to 8 p.m. with talks by Mayor Weeks and Sen. McMillan and music from local musicians.
The Salvation Army exceeded its $6,000 goal with $6,609.68 raised in the Christmas Cheer Fund. Captain Thomas Cundiff announced that 350 families received food, clothing and toys during a three day pre Christmas distribution. The Rotary Club won the Bell-Ringers Award for most funds raised at collection posts for one day, a prize Lions Club has held for three years. More volunteers than ever aided the effort, chaired by Mrs Betty Hawthorne.
In Memphis the Maid of Cotton contest gathers 20 contestants from 16 cotton states for the 33rd event. Organizer Mrs. Dorthy Roberson emphasizes personality over beauty and stresses dignity. The winner will tour 25 U S cities abroad and in Canada and ten European and foreign nations.
Sara Page Coleman and Donna Byrd Sherman of North Augusta earned Bachelor of Science degrees from Winthrop College School of Education in the December 18 commencement. Lena Elaine Langston, also of North Augusta, received a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. William K. Wassey delivered the address urging women to maximize education and participation.
Winter deepens and greenhouse owners or hopeful builders gain warmer space for work. The article outlines when to build how to size a greenhouse choosing between wood metal frames and coverings glass fiberglass or polyethylene with notes on maintenance and insulation before promising more discussions.
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