Surprise Party Marks Edith and George Thomas Golden Anniversary
Edith and George Thomas celebrated 50 years of marriage with a surprise party hosted by their son George and daughter-in-law Sandra. A large gathering of 45 friends attended at the Thomas home as relatives arrived from Maryland and Virginia. The event featured family, old friends, and festive refreshments amid Christmas decorations and eggnog.
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Edith
George Thomas
George
Sandra Thomas
Thomas
Sandra
Patti Taylor
Karen
Sarah
Maryland
Bernie
Lou Garrettson
Upperville
Rokeby
John
Nancy Ellis
Ken
Rita Hardin
Ray Heider
John Hosang
Ivor
Linda Stoddard
Charles
Barbara Kemp
Bob
Helen Laird
Lester
Mary Ann Cockerill
Tom
Linda Biddle
Mike
Pam Aponte
Why Worry
Cow Barn
Orangeburg
Arrowhead
Eve Anderson
Clemson
Fairway Drive
Cheryl Huff
Ellen Barham
Beth Bodenheimer
Mary Giard
Kris Chapput
Anne Morrie
Jill Crawford
Rosea Escobar
Becky Taylor
University of South Carolina
Susan Beattie
Salem College
Linda Warren
University of Arkansas
Shawne Warren
College of Charleston
Judy Ahlfeld
Anne Margaret Summerall
Marsha Cliff
Tracy Olcott
Andersons
Eve
Betsy
Clifton Anderson
Garden Club Hosts Ravenel Talk On Aiken History
Ernestine Law notes Garden Club of Aiken members learned about Henry William Ravenel, with USC Aiken professor Harry Shealey presenting slides on Ravenel’s life and Aiken during the Civil War era. Hostess Mrs. Rufus Gaddy led the meeting. In a separate event, 112 descendants of Hester Gantt gathered at the Holiday Inn for a five generation family reunion with memorial visits to the ancestor’s grave.
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Ernestine Law
Garden Club of
Aiken
Henry William Ravenel
Harry Shealey
Usc-Aiken
States
Ravenel
Rufus Gaddy
Hester Gantt
Holiday Inn
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
North Carolina
Virginia
Washington, D.C
New Jersey
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Community Events Roundup In Aiken And North Augusta
Senior Citizens cancel Friday meeting and plan a covered dish supper on Friday January 15 at the club house Aiken Psychic Study Group meets Saturday at 8 PM in USC Aiken room 116 Elizabeth Baron speaks on The Psychics Guide to Meditation at Baby Grand Auditorium open to Schofield alumni For details contact Leroy Myrick or Patricia Pope Aiken Women’s Heart Board hosts its 13th annual heart fund dinner and musical February 25 27 Reservations by Mrs Richard Bookstaver Luncheon by Mrs William Vernon Matinee by Mrs Jim Moore Dinner 11 Luncheon 8 Matinee 4.50 adults 3.50 children Older Retired Adults hold a covered dish luncheon Tuesday January 5 at noon St Mary Help of Christians Parish Hall Irene Rudnick to speak Crocheting classes start January 11 and 13 at North Augusta Parks and Recreation Center Evening classes Mondays Wednesdays 10 AM to noon Instructor Elizabeth Brewer For more information contact the NA Parks and Recreation Center North Augusta Parks and Recreation Department offers eight week Hatha Yoga classes starting January 7 at NA Recreation Center Buena Vista Rudy Brostrom instructor Register at NA Parks and Recreation Center
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Aiken
USC Aiken
Elizabeth Baron
Aiken Women’s Heart Board
Heart Fund
Richard Bookstaver
William Vernon
Jim Moore
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church
Irene Rudnick
North Augusta Parks and Recreation Center
Elizabeth Brewer
N.A. Parks and Recreation Center
North Augusta
Martha Schofield High School Graduates Host New Year Eve Party
The 1966 67 graduating classes of Martha Schofield High School will hold a New Year’s Eve party on Friday. Students, faculty and alumni are invited to attend at the school gym to celebrate the end of the year and welcome 1967 with music, dancing, and refreshments.
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Martha Schofield High School
North Aiken Baptist Church
Aiken Births Note Three New Arrivals
Mr and Mrs Gerald Merritt of Aiken announce Holly Michelle Merritt born December 20 at Aiken Community Hospital with grandparents Henry Hiers Charles Merritt and a 3 year old brother Joey. Mr and Mrs Barry Solomon announce Shannon Courtney Solomon born December 18 at Aiken Community Hospital with first child for the couple. Mr and Mrs Christopher Dean Wollam announce Franklin Dean Wollam born December 18 at Aiken Community Hospital with grandparents M E Wood Las Vegas and L W Wollam Seattle and Patrick age 2 welcomed him home.
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Gerald
Bob) Merritt
Aiken
Holly Michelle Merritt
Aiken Community Hospital
Henry Hiers
Charles Merritt
Joey
Barry Solomon
Shannon Courtney Solomon
James Courtney
Kenneth Solomon
Christopher Dean Wollam
Franklin Dean Wollam
M.E. Wood
Las Vegas
Nev
L.W. Wollam
Seattle
Wash
Patrick
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Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Lynnda
W.F.) Bassham
Laurel Dr
Chloe
Karl Lagerfeld
Billie M. Sprawls
Park Ave
S.E. Aiken
S.C
By Bob Leminick
Richland Ave
Dial
Baby Grand Auditorium
Schofield
Leroy Myrick
Patricia Pope
Heart Fund Musical
Hatha Yoga
Martha Schofield
Solomon
Wollam
Pidto
Phil Felten
The
Envoys
T.v
PTL Club
700 Club
Andrae Crouch
Grand Ole Opry
Blackwood Brothers
World Vision
Cannon House Florist & Gifts
Santa
Lambert's Art Center
Laurens
York SE
Jack Rabbit
Mitchell Shopping
Kalmia Shopping Center
Midland Valley
Ompany
Thur
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