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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1986
Page
5
A column explores chewing and dipping tobacco, spitting habits, and social attitudes. Anecdotes span a stoplight encounter, family habits, spit cups, and the playful notion of a cultural history of spitting. The piece notes a comeback via smokeless tobacco and recalls a vice president’s “warm bucket of spit” quip.
The event runs January 30 through February 1 honoring ranching poets. It celebrates a century-old tradition of composing and reciting poetry about ranch life in Elko Nevada. King Charles I Execution Anniversary noted for January 30 recalling his beheading in 1649.
A busy local calendar lists meetings and clinics including A.A. groups at 123 Linden St and North Augusta on Ponce de Leon Ave, health clinics at Aiken County Health Department and Margaret J. Weston Health Center, and community programs at the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and First Presbyterian Church. Tomorrow adds an A.A. Big Book Discussion at 8:30 p.m. at 123 Linden St. on Open Meeting basis.
Dr Reginald Koo born in Tobago travels via Jamaica and England to the University of South Carolina Aiken for his PhD and now teaches algebra and calculus. He notes Americas size and Tobago's industry and tourism, and discusses visa plans for extended stay. He belongs to the AMS and MAA and enjoys guitar, reading, jogging and bridge.
Knight Ridder Service discusses how to handle criticism at work with practical steps. It emphasizes addressing issues promptly, keeping criticism private, and focusing on clarifying expectations while inviting supervisor help to improve performance.
Aiken County Historical Museum hosts NBSC Oil Painters Invitational February 2 through 27 with contact 649-4658. Lifesaving course at Augusta College Pool February 4 to 22 from 8 to 10:30 p.m., register at 722-1823. Alzheimer's group meets February 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Aiken. Heart Fundraiser February 5 lunch at Mattie C Hall Health Care Center, reservations 649-6264. Town and Country Club meet February 6 at Fermata Club. speaker James Jay Secor III. Augusta Genealogical Society offers Savannah trip February 14, with March NC trip. information 722-4073. 1976 Aiken High alumni 10-year reunion planning with contacts 803-464-9328 etc. Heart Board Show “As The Heart Beats” February 20–22 at St. John’s UMC. dinner shows $12, luncheon Feb 21 $8, matinee March 1 $3. Annual Children’s Show March 31 at South Aiken High School to benefit Legion activities. tickets available regionally.
The Aiken Standard asks clubs and meeting representatives to submit notices two working days before publication. Include calendar items with event details for timely listing in the newspaper.
A dense listing of local groups and activities across Augusta and Aiken counties. Included are health clinics and fitness sessions at H Odell Weeks Center, planning and maternity clinics, Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings, a Look at Indian Artifacts at USC Aiken, a Lassie Come Home film screening at the Aiken library, and Father Noon Group gatherings at Linden and Ponce de Leon avenues with public access noted.
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