Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Aiken Standard in Aiken, South Carolina

We have 1,205,085 pages in South Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1970

Page

3

Accent On Cruisewear At Bridge Luncheon And Tea

Women of St Thad deus Episcopal Church revive a post holiday event with a cruise wear parade during a bridge luncheon and tea in the parish hall on January 28. The Carousel provides fashions under the direction of Mrs William Post and Mrs Thomas F Maurice with tickets two dollars and one fifty. Lunch runs 10 30 am to 2 pm and tea 2 30 to 4 30 pm.

St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church William Post Thomas F. Maurice K. R. Leiterman E. N. Braddy

Dear Abby Advice Letters on Spirit Communication and Family Strife

Readers share experiences from sensing a deceased spouse, a paddle-wielding neighbor, and a distant grandmother’s struggle with grandchild visits. Abby offers skeptical, patient guidance, advising acceptance, nonaction, and time to ease tensions.

Births in Aiken Report Steven Ray Gardner is born

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gardner announce the birth of a son Steven Ray at Aiken County Hospital on December 24. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Newton and paternal grandfather is the late Charles W. Gardner, all of Aiken. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Smoak announce a daughter Kimberly Elizabeth born December 15 at Aiken County Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs. Marguerite Hough and Mr. and Mrs. C A Smoak, all of Aiken.

Ray Gardner Steven Ray Aiken County Hospital John Newton Pearle McNeely Charles W. Gardner Aiken Rodney Smoaks Kimberly Elizabethy Marguerite Hough C. A. Smoak

Aiken Junior Miss 1970: Twenty Contestants Gather

Twenty hopefuls gathered at the Jaycee Hut in Aiken for the Junior Miss pageant preparations. Entries range from 5'1" to about 5'8" with rehearsals, talent acts, and a $100 scholarship for the winner. Local sponsors include Jaycees. other events mention Camellia Show plans in Georgetown and notable local education updates.

Robert Jones Aiken County Jaycee Hut George Seigler South Carolina The Jaycees James Gregory Bob Westmoreland Jim Jill Pat Sue Hill Keith Morris Kimberly Towler Terri Baker Janet Sedell Martha Albrecht Elizabeth Chesser Karen Chapman Sandi Snow Abbie Gardner Laura Norton Amy Folk Amy Payne Mary McMillan Jan Purcell Mary Duryea Francine Morris Anne Surasky Robbie Jones Sandy Gregory Kathy Petersen Aiken Jeannie Miller Jaycee

Miss Barrow and Lt Cabbage to Wed in February

Patricia Ann Barrow, daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen R Barrow, will wed Lt Gary Douglas Cabbage, son of Mr and Mrs Eugene M Cabbage. Patricia is a Augusta College graduate and future groom Furman University alumnus. The couple plan a February 5 wedding at St James United Methodist Church.

Allen R. Barrow Patricia Ann Gary Douglas Cabbage Eugene M. Cabbage Aiken Miss Barrow Augusta College E. V. Weir M. B. Barrow Johnson City Tex St. Cabbage Furman University Green

Labor Costs Shape 1949 and Today Food Bills

The piece notes 1949 food spending split with $20 billion to farmers and $25 billion to processors, packers, and sellers. Current data show $30 billion to farmers and $60 billion to processors and retailers. High labor costs, 45 percent of the marketing bill, drive the main difference.

U.S

West Aiken Birthday Party for Grady Temple

Grady Randall Temple celebrated his sixth birthday on December 30 with a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Grady C. Temple at their Westmont Drive home. Fifteen children enjoyed games ice cream cake and opening gifts. Nearby relatives and friends including Mrs. Gladys Lowe and families from London W V and Charleston S C were noted in the social column.

Grady Randall Temple Grady C. Temple Westmont Drive O. G. Snitker Pickens Arnold Wagaman Greencastle Pennsylvania Wayne Bonnie Charleston

Carter Couple Feted by Southside Baptist Church

Mr and Mrs JL W Carter of Seminole Street were honored with a social hall party and gifts at Southside Baptist Church in Gloverville. Mr Carter ended his min-

JL. W Carter Seminole Street Southside Baptist Church Gloverville

Christmas Visits Across Town and States

Mrs T L Davis and Mr and Mrs Frank Ducate of Brandon Road spent Christmas with relatives in Naywood and Lincoln Park. Neil Ladd and family on Kimberly Drive visited his parents in Tarpon Springs Florida. J C Buff of Macon Georgia spent Christmas with sister and family on Pine Drive.

Frank Ducate Brandon Road Naywood Lincoln Park N. J Neil Ladd Kimberly Drive E. C. Kaizer Tarpon Springs Fla J. C. Buff Macon, Ga George Kimball Pine Drive

Davis couple on Christmas visit in Mobile and Phoenix City

Mr and Mrs George Davis spent Christmas with his sister Mrs J L Rauch in Mobile Alabama then went to Phoenix City to visit his parents. Mr and

George Davis J. L. Rauch Mobile Ala Phoenix City

Mountain Artisans links Appalachia quilting to couture fashion

In Charleston West Virginia a sewing circle in Appalachia shifts from quilts to haute couture earning about 2 dollars per hour with Mountain Artisans supplying designs and materials. The nonprofit group formed by young organizers aims to expand into women's and men's apparel accessories and home goods while meeting growing demand.

West Virginia America Charleston W. Va Florette Angel Appalachia Mrs. Angel West Virginia Department of Commerce Harrison County Moun Tain Artisans John D Rockefeller Rockefeller Sharon Percy Chicago Sharon Varius Mountain Artisans

Local Hospital Notes and Homecoming Update

Mr Ray Hydrick of Yemas See is a patient at Aiken County Hospital while Mrs Sally Burt returns home on Colonial Drive after hospital stay.

Sally Burt Colonial Drive

Lowe couple flies to funeral in Arlington Cemetery

Mr and Mrs J E Lowe of Hudson Road departed by plane on Thursday to attend his brother's funeral at Arlington Cemetery.

J. E. Lowe Hudson Road Arlington Cemetery

Grapefruit Diet claims fast weight loss in Hollywood

An advertised diet promises 10 pounds lost in 10 days with no hunger by eating approved foods including steak and bacon while grapefruit juice allegedly triggers fat burning. The program, linked to Hollywood stars, offers a revised plan and requests $2 for a copy.

T.V

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gail Dennis Ton Ahrganus Aiken, As Women’s Page Dean Abby Abigail van Buren Abby Missouri Willard Sincere Zelda Buffalo Georgetown Council of Garden Clubs Georgetown Youth Center Thomas Port Betty Sue Downing Gloria Washburn Michael Beckwith Oscar Lard Edward I. Hicks Charles G. Hicks Atlanta National Airlines Aiken High School USC US Air Force Judith Ann Thompson Georgia Southern College Duncan M. Thompson Leona V. Frontroth Cabbage West Aiken Mrs. Allen Harman Gladys Lowe London J. E Lowe Holy Land Dallas Texas J. D. Jones I. G. Heath North Augusta Richard Charles James Byrd Tallahassee T. L. Davis Back Woods New York Park Avenue Angel Uover Central - Augusta N. Main Columbia, S.C Chaser Ake Eckerd Mitchell Shopping Nelcome Vydone Uw At Ray Hydrick Aiken Coun Ty Hospital Aene Hollywood Calif Citrus W. Jefferson L.A. Calif
Search Courier

Search the Aiken Standard Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Aiken Standard?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication