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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1974
Page
6
Antonio Bissell Laird daughter of Alfred E. and wife of Aiken and Wilmington, Del., debuts A Parasol of Leaves a new poetry book published by Haddonfield House New Jersey. Mrs. Laird formerly Delaware’s poet laureate.
A local AAUW gathering at 320 Cherbourg St NW raises funds for the AAUW Fellowship Fund. Hostess Mrs. William Sanders welcomes members and guests to a prize dessert event with bidding for favorites. Chairwoman Mrs. J Allen Wheat, newly elected AAUW Educational Foundation trustee, outlines awards and Foundation projects including travelships and conferences.
Auxiliary letters present Abby guidance and reader notes spanning gender identity support, a blush claim experiment by rats, and a cautionary tale about a lunch time routine leading to marital strain. The column includes responses to Miserable, R E L, and Wiser Now readers.
Johnston notes Janet LaGrone daughter of Mr and Mrs W E LaGrone earned a degree at Commencement among 276 Winthrop College graduates. She is a Dean’s List student. Thurmond High School Band placed high at the SC Solo and Ensemble contest with 35 participants earning top two Super ior or Excellent ratings. Accompanists named include Edna Bedenbaugh Henry Osborne Avery Bland Nancy Wise and Chevy Bland. Dr Eric Hardy of Augusta visited Johnston relatives. Mrs Jim Halford returned home after a visit with her daughter and son-in-law in Johnston.
Mrs. L L Holmes marked their 65th anniversary at home on Saluda Road with all children present including Catherine Cullum Pauline Shealy Orin E Holmes and Jewel Roof. Seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren attended. Visiting Lawrenceville guests included Bill Nancy and Joe Turner and Everett Gibson and David. Jack Murdock and family traveled to Columbus Georgia to visit Jan and Wally Weir.
Miss Eleanor Haasis spoke on Herbs for Your Kitchen and Garden to the Morning Glory Garden Club. She explained each category and presented cuttings to members. The meeting was at president Mrs Ferris Gunnells home. Luncheon followed and guest Valerie Redd was welcomed.
New York AP reports one year after the Supreme Court ruling most abortion bans were struck down with 800000 abortions estimated since. Antiabortion groups push a constitutional amendment to nullify the decision, with Right to Life and allies backing Buckley’s measure to extend personhood to unborn life. Ten states have passed laws restricting who may perform abortions and under what conditions.
The Belvedere Jaycees sponsor an All Male Wedding at Belvedere Elementary School at 7 30 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds go to the March of Dimes. Advance tickets are 1 for adults and 50 cents for children, or at the door.
A wall street style travel piece notes how cruise time varies by passenger taste from solitude to social events and sightseeing. It highlights roles of cruise directors and lecturers, then urges readers to plan with Crest Travel at York Street SE and phone numbers 648-0748 and 648-0749. It adds a tip to duplicate important papers for travel safety.
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