First Aiken Plane Ride Recalled In Special Issue
In 1911 Richard Harding Davis recounted his first plane ride in Aiken with pilot Frank Coffyn, a Wright Brothers protege. The Sesquicentennial Aiken Standard features his account and Lorraine Minton’s piece on Aiken’s welcome to its aviation hero.
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Richard Harding Davis
Collier’s Magazine
Davis
Aiken
Frank Coffyn
Wright Brothers
Whiskey Road
Iselin House
Aiken Standard
Lorraine Minton
Lack Of Agenda Cancels City Council Meeting
The Aiken City Council meeting planned for tonight is canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is Feb. 25 at 7 30 p m in the municipal building 214 Park Ave SW. A public hearing on a zoning amendment restricting satellite dish antennas to rear yards is scheduled for Feb. 25.
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Aiken
Park Ave
Fewer American Couples Able to Bear Children
Washington AP reports that just over half of U.S. couples of childbearing age are physically able to have children. The growth of sterilization has sharply reduced this percentage since 1965 as more Americans choose to limit family size.
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Washington
U.S
Cold Wet Windy Weather Forecast Details
The forecast calls for cold rain and thunder showers tonight with lows near 32. Winds 15 to 25 mph. Tomorrow starts partly cloudy with highs in the mid 40s and similar wind. Expect fair skies and cooler temps, with nights in the 20s to 30s and daytime highs in the 40s to 50s through Wednesday to Friday.
Sanders reveals breakfast ethics in alston wilkes talk
In a recent address to the Alston Wilkes Society, Frank B. Sanders contrasts dedication and commitment using a bacon and egg breakfast analogy. He says the chicken provides the breakfast showing commitment while the pig must contribute the meal showing dedication.
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Alston Wilkes Society
Frank B. Sanders
Sanders
Aiken Sesquicentennial dress rules outlined at meeting
A standing room crowd at USC Aiken saw fashions and rules for Aiken's 150th anniversary. Males must grow facial hair and women must resemble 150 year old styles unless they buy a Belle Button. Dresses cost 37 to 46 dollars, shipping from Texas, with kids’ clothes also offered.
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USC Aiken
Aiken
Chase
Odell Weeks
Keystone Cops
Sesquicentennial Committee
Post Office
Laurens Street
Texas
Virginia Morris
Atlanta Child Murders TV film stirs community backlash
CBS aired the first part of The Atlanta Child Murders amid public outcry from officials and ministers who urged viewers not to watch. Psychologists set up hot lines as the two part film on 29 slayings from Atlanta prompts concern among parents and station managers and prepares the conclusion for Tuesday night.
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Atlanta
CBS
Aiken County School Board to Approve Bonds
The Aiken County Board of Education plans to approve a 1.25 million dollar bond issue for maintenance renovations and new construction with repayment over seven years. The sale would occur on March 5 and taxes are not expected to rise. The meeting will discuss Aiken High probationary accreditation and pending Southern Association report.
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Aiken County
Aiken High School
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Aiken High
William Clyburn
Southern Association
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