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Aiken's Manning Owen Remains Distinctive Clothier in Retirement
In retirement Manning Owen, Aiken's famed menswear clothier for 25 years, remains active in the community. He started the downtown flower box project through the Rotary Club, revived the club’s scholarship fund, and serves on the Red Cross board. He previously built Manning Owen from 1946 with partners, changing names as partners came and went. He continues to support education, philanthropy, and local business while pursuing photography and golf.
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Manning Kennedy Owen
Aiken
Augusta
Betty Townes
Europe
Owen
Owens
Rotary Club
University of South Carolina Educational Foundation-Aiken
Betty
Aiken High
George Townes
Aiken Lumber Co
Sertoma
Wagener Elementary
Newberry College
Langley Bath
India
Army Air Corps
American Petroleum Commission
Chennault
Flying Tigers
Standard Oil
Thomas
Rosalie
Ernest McCreary
Cullum’s
Len Yaun
Houndslake
Henderson Johnson
Lionel Smith
Red Cross
S. C. Electric and Gas Stockholders Association
Manning Owen
Laurens Street
Ginny Southworth