Social Security official addresses senior groups in Oklahoma and Kentucky
Betty McDonald from the Aiken Social Security Office spoke to senior citizens at the Wagoner VFW Building and the First Baptist Church in Jackson about disability review changes and trust fund soundness. She noted 16,900 people in Aiken County receive over 6.65 million monthly in benefits and explained work reporting rules for different age groups. Lee Derrick praised local Social Security staff for aiding beneficiaries across Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell counties. The Jefferson Davis Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy hosted Beatrice Parker and Elizabeth Bessenger with a talk on Confederate cavalry, planning a May 10 spring meeting at Houndslake Country Club.
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Betty McDonald
Aiken
Lee
Derrick
Allendale
Barnwell
Jefferson Davis
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Beatrice Parker
Kathy Widener
Confederacy
Elizabeth Bessenger
Ridge
UDC
South Carolina
Houndslake Country Club
Aiken Lioness Club Holds Silent Auction at Newman Home
The Aiken Lioness Club met at Juanice Newman home for the first of two silent auctions to raise funds for sight conservation and other projects. President Eleanor Emslie presided and Katharin Ross gave the devotional.
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Aiken Lioness Club
Juanice Newsman
Eleanor Emslie
Katharin Ross
Four Seasons Garden Club Meeting Held at Liz Coon Home
The Four Seasons Garden Club met February 4 at Liz Coon’s house. Terry Mathis of the Clemson Extension Service presented a program on home gardening and answered members questions about services offered by the Clemson office in the county.
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Four Seasons Garden Club
Liz Coon
Terry Mathis
Clemson Extension Service
Clemson
Teachers' Society Sees Puppet Show in Aiken
Phi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma held its February meeting at the First Baptist Church in Aiken. Small World Puppets, sponsored by the church, performed Salute to America under Beth Daniels and Edith Tinnes. Delta Kappa Gamma honors leadership among women educators. Director Nancy Smith serves as president.
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Phi
Delta Kappa Gamma Teachers’ Society
First Baptist
Aiken
Small World
First Baptist Church
America
Beth Daniels
Edith Tinnes
Delta Kappa Gamma
Phi Chapter
Barnwell
Saluda
Edgefield
Nancy Smith
Scholarships Offered For The Handicapped In Aiken County
The Aiken County Commission for the Handicapped awards three 500 scholarships for postsecondary education to handicapped residents who meet GPA and financial need criteria. Applications available at local schools and colleges with April 4 deadline. Funding by AMBUCS AIken Chapter. contact Ann Taylor or Dennis Sauls for details.
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Aiken County Commission For the Handicapped
ACCH
Aiken County
Aiken Technical College
USC Aiken
Aiken
Ambucs
Ann Taylor
Dennis Sauls
Derrick Addresses Social Security Staff
Rep. Butler Derrick of South Carolina spoke to the staff at the Aiken Social Security Office, introduced by Keith. The brief address highlighted local issues and federal program support for constituents.
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Butler Derrick
D-S.c
Aiken Social Security Branch
Keith
Aiken High to Stage Cinderella at School Gym
The World of Fantasy Players bring a Disney style singalong version of Cinderella to Aiken High School gym on Thursday February 27 at 7 p.m. The show features new characters and altered script with animal figures. Sponsored by the Aiken High Booster Club as part of a coast to coast tour across the United States and Canada with over 200 city appearances.
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Aiken High School
Handsome Prince
Wicked Stepmother
World of Fantasy Players
United States
Canada
Aiken Booster Club
School Lunch Menu for Feb 24 to 28
The week’s meals include Saucy spaghetti with cheese and salad on Monday, Chick fillet sandwich on Tuesday, Tony’s pizza on Wednesday, Carnival corndog on Thursday, and bowls of chili on Friday. Each day features side dishes and a drink or dessert.
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Carnival
Beach Music Benefit at Barnwell State Park Planned
A March 1 benefit concert featuring Shoreline of Columbia at Sol Blatt Community Center in Barnwell runs 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. A shag contest adds dance energy with casual or dressy attire. Tickets cost 12.50 each, are tax deductible, and proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.
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Barnwell
Shoreline of
Bookmobile schedule for the week of February 24
The weekly bookmobile route visits multiple sites in South Carolina. Monday covers North Augusta to Old Friar Road with lunch at Edgefield Library. Tuesday includes Bonnieview Mockingbird and Salley. Wednesday lists Crosland Park and Graniteville. Thursday lists Correction Center and Mat tie Hall Nursing Home. Friday visits Barnwell and Bamberg County libraries with multiple stops and a noon lunch.
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North Augusta
Sweet Water Community Center
Miller- Martintown
Hamilton Store
Red Hill
Anne Maria Retirement Center
Edgefield Library
Edgefield Nursing Home
Carolina Production Enterprise, Inc
Storey’s
Hendrix
Yance Pond
Old Friar Road
Bonnieview
Mockingbird
Toobee
Woodward
Montmorenci
Montmorenci P.O
Coughton-Woodland Drive
Rocky Springs
Lunch
Perry
Salley
Brodie and
Greenhill
Windsor
Crosland Park
Hahn Avenue
County Shop
Aiken County Recreation Center
Graniteville
Green Acres
Jordan Community
Correction Center
Mattie Hall Nursing Home
Croft House
Ridgecrest
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McDonald
Teachers’ Society
Aiken High
The
Aiken High Booster Club
Bookmobile
Barnwell County Library
Olaf Bennett
Govan
Carrigg Manor
Bamberg County Library
Nelson
Kearse
Ehrhardt Wagoner
Starnes Deli
Laurens St. N.W
Sweetbriar
S-M-L
Brights & Pastels
Gloria Vanderbilt
Nickels & Bandolino
N. Augusta
Jrs
Pastels & Brights
Regency
Kayser
Duckhead
Bryan
Shadowline
Vanity Fair
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