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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1987
Page
6
Cold and rainy outlook dominates the region with a winter storm watch for tonight and Thursday. Snow accumulation up to six inches possible in the mountains, high near mid thirties, while Midlands and coast expect heavy rain and thunderstorm chances through Thursday.
Ted Stephens owner of Caroliniana Nurseries in North Augusta told the North Augusta Rotary Club that lime adds soil calcium and magnesium and improves structure. He advised mixing peat and compost, fertilizing while planting, planting in fall, shallow roots for oxygen, and mulching to retain moisture. He cautioned against fall lawn fertilizing. The Rotary meets Tuesday at 12 30 p m at the new Community Center.
The notices report funeral plans for Gertrude A. Manley in Wilmington Delaware and Ruby Durst Oliver in Gilbert South Carolina, with services led by multiple pastors and burial at cathedral or local cemeteries. Also listed are Minnie Marie Adams in Langley and Harold T Clark in Daytona Beach, plus Minnie McGhee Sackett in Augusta with graveside rites. Survivors and service details included.
George McMichael entered into interest on January 20 1987 at McMichael Funeral Home in Aiken County. Mrs Minnie Marie Adams of 2320 Whiskey Road Aiken died today funeral at Posey Funeral Chapel with burial at Sunset Memory Gardens. H Prior of Beech Island died. funeral arrangements to be announced. Memorials to United Parkinsons Foundation. Family to receive friends at Poteet Funeral Home South this evening.
Beech Island resident Jim H. Prior dies this morning. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of Aiken will announce arrangements. He was husband of the late Cathleen H. Prior.
Poet Mark Strand spoke at USC Aiken as part of the writers series and later attended a luncheon with students and faculty. He discussed writing across genres including children's books and articles, noted Rembrandt Takes a Walk being adapted for TV, and emphasized the value of being well read for poets. He described his career, travels, and multiple fellowships, and confirmed his current position in Utah.
About 100000 bags of drought resistant corn seed valued at 5 million dollars will be distributed next month across North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Alabama. Tom Trantham regional field coordinator for the program in the Carolinas notes the distribution from Church World Services.
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