Dear Abby puzzled by pleonasm and personal woes
In a readers’ note, Abby and readers discuss the term from whence as pleonastic, then address three letters. A San Francisco reader praises the restraint, while a Philadelphia-area correspondent seeks advice on a failing relationship and a mother asks how to help a unhappy child adjust to school.
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Lester Cole
Theodore M. Bernstein
Abby
Tarentum
Cindy
Community notices from Aiken area events and talks
Aiken Chapter 934 meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Senior Citizens Clubhouse Crosland Park with Mrs James showing Holy Land slides. Delta Sigma Theta Founders Day service Sunday 4 p m at Cumberland A M E Church. Dr Ruby T Davis to speak on A Change for a Forceful Movement. Augusta museum hosts membership party Thursday 7 30 p m at Telfair Street building. USC Aiken Players present Waiting For Godot at Aiken Community Playhouse with 8 p m shows tomorrow and Saturday and 3 p m Sunday matinee. tickets 2 adults 1 student or senior.
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Aiken
National Associational of
Senior Citizens
Crosland Park
Robert James
The
Holy Land
Delta Sigma Theta
Cumberland A.M.E. Church
Ruby T. Davis
South Carolina State College
Augusta Richmond County
Waiting For Godot
Samuel Beckett
USC Aiken Players
Aiken Community Playhouse
Book Review To Live Until We Say Goodbye
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross presents four terminal patients who, with her guidance, learn to spend their last days creatively. The book advocates home care with family involvement when possible and hospice options for indigent patients, detailing methods, settings, and Dr. Ross’s training efforts to help people face death with peace.
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Elizabeth Kubler-Rose
Mal Warshaw
Prentice-Hall
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
Mall Warshaw
St. Rose’s
New York City
New Haven
Conn
Travel History Essay Contest highlights colonial routes
Students nationwide will join the American History Essay Contest sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The local event occurs Wednesday at 10 a.m. with the theme Travel in the 13 Colonies, noting Old Post Road, horse coaches, taverns as rallying points, and Washington's Delaware crossing as notable travel moments.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
New England
New York
Boston
New York City
Buckman
Lexington
Minute Men
Births in area celebrate first children born at Aiken Hospital
Mr and Mrs Stanley Roy Gray of Williston welcome first child April Dawn born February 2 at Aiken Community Hospital. Grandparents Mary Hollowell James Chavis and W G Gray. Tracy Lee named for newborn son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Snipes of Graniteville born January 27 at Aiken Community Hospital. Grandparents Alton Herron and Calvin Snipes. Kendell Lance born February 3 to Mr and Mrs Wendell C Corbett of Aiken. grandparents Grover Herron and the late Charlie Corbett. Bruce Edward Jr born February 4 to Mr and Mrs Bruce Hill of New Ellenton. grandparents S E Brockington and Medwell Hill.
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Stanley Roy Gray
Williston
April Dawn
Aiken Community Hospital
Mary Hollowell
Salley
James Chavis
Springfield
W.G. Gray
Tracy Lee
Wayne Snipes
Graniteville
Alton Herron
Calvin Snipes
Aiken
Wendell C. Corbett
Kendell Lance
Grover Herron
Livingston
Charlie Corbett
Wendy
Bruce Edward Hill
New Ellenton
Bruce Edward Jr
S.E. Brockington
Warrenville
Mrs. Medwell Hill
Detective Peabody Solves Bank Robbery in Village
One morning the phone rings in Detective Peabody's office and a bank robbery case begins. Clues appear on each page in a quaint English village as young readers use sharp eyes to solve the mystery and enjoy colorful double-page illustrations. Patricia Lawson writes a playful solve-it-yourself mystery for ages four to eight.
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Patricia Lawson
Peabody
Host Families Needed For European Teachers
South Carolina families are invited to host English speaking European teachers for a 7 to 10 day visit this summer. The American Host Foundation arranges travel and provides a private room and meals, inviting hosts to meet guests on arrival and show local sights. Contact American Host Program, 12747 Brookhurst Street, Garden Grove California.
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South Carolina
Brookhurst Street
Garden Grove
Calif
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