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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1974
Page
6
A collage of Dear Abby letters about neighbor privacy harassment a naked sunbathing scene a will change over a nephew a late night drunk relative and marital tensions. Advice ranges from privacy boundaries to handling intoxicated guests and family disputes.
The Savannah River Sams camping club held its annual business meeting at Aiken State Park. Herman Sanders was elected president and Robert Harrison vice president. Other officers include Pat Corley secretary treasurer Lloyd Johnson wagon master Charles Hix legislative representative and Peronneau Scott publicity. Ten families attended plus two visitors. A pot luck dinner was served. next campout planned August 20 34 at Greenwood State Park. Contact Sanders or Scott to join.
The 29th annual National Secretaries Association International convention will be in Atlanta at the Marriott Motor Hotel July 16 20 with an umbrella theme Spread Your Wings. NSA International President Peggy A Creighton will preside and about 1900 registrants are expected including 16 members from the North Augusta Chapter.
The Aiken Business and Professional Women's Club will hold its annual picnic supper Wednesday July 17 at 7 PM hosted by Mr and Mrs Silas Knight at Plum Nelly. Members meet in the Palmetto Bank parking lot at 6 30 PM and carpool to the venue bringing a covered dish. Husbands or a friend are invited.
California public health expert urges recognizing human milk as a global resource for feeding growing populations. He notes declines in breastfeeding in some developing countries, cites costs of bottle feeding, and argues breast milk is superior nutritionally and for mother infant bonding.
Rebecca Johnson of the Pilot Club of Aiken travels with Nancy Ross and other leaders to Miami for the 53rd Pilot International convention. Jane Wyman will speak at Monday’s banquet as the event honors handicapped professionals and celebrates clubs in nations including the United Kingdom Bermuda France and Japan.
Last week's rains boost gardens with healthy grass growth and compost piles. Readers learn to improve soil with clippings and proper composting, avoid diseased material, and control weeds. Ground covers like Ajuga Vincas Ficus Pumila and Plumbago thrive in shade or sun, with notes on color and growth. Crape myrtles along Chesterfield Street North display vivid watermelon pink blossoms, plus new dwarf varieties promising stronger color and height growth.
Descendants of William McLane and Cora Garvin McLane gathered for their annual family reunion at the Corbett Club House Hollow Creek with 60 members present. Attendees ranged from Senior member William McLane to the youngest Charles Piper Gregory six months, with guests E L Richardson of Wagoner and siblings of the late Cora McLane. Members came from Asheville N C Columbia Chester North Aiken Hanahan Charleston Walterboro Ridgeland Blackville North Augusta and Wagener. Locals Mrs Walter C Plunkett visited Mrs Robert Sullivan Sr Wednesday afternoon.
The Women's Diabetes Board of Aiken County will present The King And I as its second annual December benefit. Dr Paul Parks stars as the King with Molly Gray as Anna and Geoff Gray as Lewis. Other casting includes Karen Edwards Bob Clyburn Jackie Cato with later announcements. Proceeds from the first benefit totaled 3780 dollars for American Diabetes Association research.
Phyllis Morrow of Houston bought a 225 piece bone china dinner service after commissioning a local potter. The chased gold and white enamel set took over three years to complete and cost a total of $48,000, with a $1,920 tureen and a $168 coffee cup among the items.
The University of South Carolina names Hyland R. Brooks Karen A. Jennings Amy A. Lam prey Dene N. Verenes Janet K. Hallman Kathy E. Krewson and Mary Anne D. Parrott to the Dean’s List. Also cited are Randall W. Stowe Beverly L. Meeler James E. Whittle Jr. from Gloverville Patricia C. Keadle from Perry and Marsha R. Gleaton from Salley.
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