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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1972
Page
5
West Aiken notes list Christmas and New Year visits across nearby states. Parents and siblings gathered in Rosemont and Seminole Street for family events, hospital updates, and milestone occasions including anniversaries and the birth of a seventh grandchild.
Newberry announces the engagement of Clair Caughman Whitaker to Mark Jonathan Walker of Aiken and Augusta. Both graduates in business administration, she from University of Georgia and he from University of South Carolina. He is a Sears Roebuck division manager in Augusta. The wedding is set for February 19 at 8 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Newberry.
Columbia announces the engagement of Jean Elizabeth Yarbrough to Don Martin Melton of Graniteville. Melton, son of Lenwood and the late Mildred Burnett, is a Graniteville Co. employee and Granville High School graduate. The couple, with families from Greenwood Whitmire and Columbia, plans a March 4 wedding at North Trenholm Baptist Church.
Dr. Mary E. Walker became the first woman to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for her service as an assistant surgeon under Union General William T. Sherman.
The League of Women Voters plans two study meetings in Aiken to discuss how Congress operates. The morning session and a 7:30 evening meeting will address criteria for legislative responsiveness, improvements to House and Senate procedures, and changes to improve national responsiveness.
Relatives from Staten Island Washington and Orangeburg visit Salley during the holiday season. An open house at Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Williamson decorates every room for Christmas, drawing most townspeople. Also noted are New Year visits by families from Atlanta Pickens Conway Camden Columbia Spartanburg.
The Crosland Park Garden Club meets at the Senior Citizens Clubhouse on Wednesday January 12 at 2 p.m. Special guest will be William A. Beasley county farm agent.
A reader asks how to trim a long standing Christmas gift list with family and friends. Abby advises sending Thanksgiving notes about candor and requesting no gifts to avoid costly, repetitive exchanges. Also offers guidance on reconnecting with a long lost Marine love and handling family communications.
Miss Fay Menga Meyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter J Meyer of Aiken married M Sgt Paul William Evangelista at Fort Myer Chapel Arlington Virginia December 18 The groom son of Mr and Mrs Antonio Evangelista of Honolulu Hawaii The bride wore a champagne satin princess gown given in marriage by her father Maid of honor was Miss Robin Pfirman cousin from Oceanside New York Best man was Sgt J C Leo Belanger Jr of Alexandria A reception followed at the forts R C O Club
Practical tip suggesting regular use of a handheld vacuum on a dog to remove loose hair. Emphasizes frequent cleaning to reduce wisps and maintain tidiness in the home.
Adults begin Monday January 17 at 9 30 am and children start Wednesday January 19 at 3 30 pm. Eight week sessions cost 15 dollars with a 2 dollar surcharge for residents outside city limits. Registration at 648 0151. Classes held at Activities House in Virginia Acres Park.
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