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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1979
Page
6
A humorous reminiscence about a pump organ bought 26 years ago for 35 dollars that refused to relocate. The piece grew in size and weight, moved through every room, and became a stubborn family member with plans for possible custody by court precedent.
Crosland Park Garden Club meets Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center with Susan Arthur of Southern Bell as guest speaker. National Federation of the Blind gathers Friday at 7 p.m. at Odell Weeks Center for officer elections. USC Aiken hosts To Kill a Mockingbird film Monday at 7 30 p.m. in Room 107 as part of the South Carolina: Past Present and Future series. Aiken Community Playhouse posts tryouts for Carousel Saturday Sunday 3 p.m. and Monday 7 30 p.m. Cast details include six principals plus a chorus and dancers ages 5 to 13. Cast taken with Will Cole directing for a May production of Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.
Clemson University sociology professor Larry Peppers uses a one day aging simulation teaching method. Students wear splints and wrap cellophane to mimic arthritis and vision loss, cotton in ears to dull hearing, and experience fatigue climbing stairs. They report greater understanding and empathy for the elderly and reflect on their own aging.
German analyst Dr. Elizabeth M Hall argues modern vacations are driven by fantasies and latent desires rather than rest. She notes travel advertising fuels daydreams and risk taking while real dangers are ignored, urging more year round activity to solve inner conflicts.
Mr and Mrs Bill Moore of Aiken announce the birth of daughter Julia Tyneka on February 4 at Aiken Community Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs L A Austin of Jamaica New York and Mattie Moore of Aiken. The baby was welcomed home by Katrina and Jermaine.
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