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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1977
Page
6
Aiken community recalls the Great Cold of 1977 with bleak weather delaying bloom, yet gardeners prep camellias and pansies for a possible glasshouse exhibition. Members hope the Camellia Show proceeds despite transport woes and late-season freezes.
Dear Abby addresses two letters about social cruelty from birthday invitations and a mother seeking help with a husband who watches sports. The advice urges the mother to ask for shared weekend duties and outings, and suggests better communication.
The Alpha Delta Kappa Aiken Artist Guild met January 17 to discuss a forthcoming workshop and an outdoor spring show with date to be announced. Bank displays paintings for sale while planning public access to meet the artists. Delta Chapter met January 18 at Mrs Blanche Rutland’s home with a program by Owen Clary and plans to attend the ADK State Convention in Myrtle Beach on March 25.
The Aiken County Association for Retarded Citizens will hold its January meeting on Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Kalmia Hill School. Pam Buckner of the March of Dimes will discuss local work while a film Now That April Is Here covers birth defect research. The social time includes slides games and supervision for handicapped family members. New officers were announced: Patsy McManaway president Carol Todd vice president David Hayes treasurer Dorothy Sanders recording secretary Nina Smoak corresponding secretary. Procter and Gamble
Washington AP summary of a Department of Labor report shows women earned only 5 percent of workers earning $15,000+ in 1974, with the inflation-adjusted earnings gap growing from $1,911 in 1955 to $3,433 in 1974. Causes include concentration of women in low skill, low paying jobs and more women entering the labor force at entry levels.
A vivid portrait of San Francisco Chinatown detailing its size, history, and cultural life. It notes the garment industry, immigration shifts, and reform efforts led by Donaldina Cameron, plus landmark sites like the Kong Chow temple and Cameron House. The piece highlights Chinese New Year celebrations and the famed 150 foot dragon parade setup.
Tony Johnson David Webb and Larry Sutton receive $200 spring scholarships from the Aiken Soil and Water Conservation District for county college students in agricultural or conservation study. Johnson and Webb are Clemson University students. Sutton attends Harry Georgetown Technical College.
A new clothing retailer dubbed Hip Pocket Pants Palace claims the jeans hub niche with everyday low prices. Located across from the highway department, the shop markets affordable denim staples and casual wear to local shoppers.
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