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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1986
Page
5
Lynne Katonak notes Barbie debuted in 1959 and appears unchanged after 26 years while Ken remains a playboy. The columnist wonders how Barbie maintains youth with a career, social life, and a new Barbie computer and briefcase. She entertains a possible tell‑all book to strike out on her own.
Anita Fay and George Bellido quit smoking during the Great American Smoke Out on Nov 18. Fay reports restored taste and smell and better health, while Bellido notes financial savings and improved breathing after years of smoking. Both stress telling coworkers and family about the goal to gain support.
Barry Gottlieb markets Earl the Dead Cat a 26 inch stuffed toy with a death certificate. The ad defended as maintenance free no feeding or shedding but publishers reject some placements fearing negative reader reaction. Proceeds support Gottlieb's Mad Dog Productions as orders flood in.
January 7 marks the birth of Millard Fillmore the thirteenth U S president born in 1800. It also commemorates the 1785 Dover to Calais Channel crossing by Dr John Jeffries and Jean-Pierre Blanchard with ballast loss and Blanchard’s trousers said to be last thrown overboard.
Local calendar lists numerous community events in Aiken and North Augusta for January 7. Activities include A.A. meetings, health clinics, church and civic group sessions, and speaker engagements at the Aiken County Health Department, Margaret J. Weston Health Center, and various community sites.
The South Carolina Water Society presents the Eighth Annual Awards Exhibition at the Aiken County Historical Museum. The display runs through January featuring diverse watercolor works by society members and regional artists.
A dense list of notices inviting attendance at a variety of meetings and groups across Aiken and North Augusta for January 8 and 9. Organizations include North Augusta Toastmasters, REACH, Savannah River Power Squadron, Senior Citizens Club, Aiken Garden Club, Alpha Kappa Alpha tutoring, Body Dynamics at Odell Weeks, various health and grief groups, Narcotics Anonymous, and church and civic groups with times and locations in Aiken County and surrounding areas. Activities feature free lunch, health screenings, and ongoing support groups.
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