Tall Ships Parade Sparks Bicentennial Salute in New York
Aiken and New York travelers joined crowds as a fleet of barkentines brigantines full rigged schooners and ketches passed under Verrazano Bridge and near Newport Harbor during a Bicentennial sail training observance. The Griffins and Colgates narrated a globe trotting itinerary with Lima Bogota Equador Machu Picchu Lake Titicaca and La Paz among highlights. Aileen residents hosted receptions and trips while others enjoyed extended South American journeys and a Memorial anniversary event in Johnston New.
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Providence
R.I
Aiken
Hal Tompkins
Frieda
Hobart Griffin
Verrazano Bridge
New York Harbor
Douglas R. Halls
Lisa
New York
Hal
Coast Guard
Eagle
Griffins
Hilton Head
President Ford
Forrestal
Hudson River
Brooklyn Bridge
Peter G. Griffin
Brooklyn
Hobart
South America
Allen W. Bryants
Sao Paulo
Cartagena
Columbia
Bogota
Popyan
Equador
Alice
Bill
Anaconda
Lima
Machu Pucchu
Lake Titicaca
la Paz
Bolivia
Europe
Median Home Prices Rise Across Nation
The article reports a national median price rise for existing homes at about 8.5 percent annually. It discusses factors influencing home value appreciation and guidance on what buyers should consider when seeking a new residence.
Dear Abby readers address honesty in parenting and street naming
Dear Abby items discuss a mother seeking guidance on her two daughters dating multiple boys and lying to spare feelings. The column covers honesty, equality concepts, street name confusion, and a home value study noting zoning, neighborhood, and energy concerns.
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Abby
Mom
Derrick couple celebrated 50 years with family gathering
Mr and Mrs Z Guy Derrick were honored at a drop in on South Boundary Avenue for their 50th wedding anniversary. Hosts were three children Mrs Mc Laren Hutto Columbia Mrs Thomas Todd Spartanburg and Charles D Derrick Orangeburg. The couple has ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Mt. Cavalry Lutheran Church Education
Johnston
Willie P. Thomas
Willie E. Thomas
Aiken
C.J. Holsomback
Thomas
Leonard Holsomback
Wayne Holsomback
Leslie C. Morris
Mark Thomas
Joan Thomas
Phillip Morris
Z. Guy Derrick
South Boundary Avenue
McLaren Hutto
Columbia
Thomas Todd
Spartanburg
Charles D. Derrick
Orangeburg
Aiken Retired Officers to Meet at Houndslake Club
The Aiken Chapter of the Retired Officers Association will meet on Aug. 4 at Houndslake Country Club. Social hour begins at 7 p.m. with dinner to follow. Members unable to attend should notify Bob Laird or Frank Medlock.
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Aiken
Retired Officers Association
Houndslake Country Club
Bob Laird
Frank Medlock
Birth of Alexander Bryan Dixon in Aiken
Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs H. Dixon announce the birth of a son, Alexander Bryan, born June 15 at Aiken Community Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Hyslop. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph O Dixon. Alexander Bryan was welcomed home by his three brothers, Paul, David and Gibbs III.
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Ben W. Phillips
Laurenceville, Ga
Aiken
E. Lewis Ayling
Aiken High
Charleston
Jeff Hankinson
Michelle Key
Nell McElmurray
Marcie Wicker
Gina Page
Ann Bundrick
Julie Duncan
Lorie Selby
Paula Moody
Wendy Katonak
Gibbs H. Dixon
Alexander Bryan
Aiken Community Hospital
Alexander Hyslop
Ralph O Dixon
Bryan
Brothers
Paul, David and
Gibbs III
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John
Jeane
Linda
Jimmy Spradley
Freeport
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W.E. Sevell
Flavia
Miami
Nassau
Dear Abby
J.E.E
Lake Street
Lake Court
Lake Avenue
Lake Terrace
Lake Side
M.C
Lynn, Mass
Mrs. C
Brookville
L.A
Calif
Texas A & M University
Arthur L. Wright
Honored Colple
Mr. and
Mrs
Derrick
Demica Gifts & Accessories
Aiken Augusta Highway
Allen Kirchner
Hayne Avenue
S. W
South Carolina
Wwe
Quality Child Care
Pas
EL Alon Real Estate
Maurice Williams
G.R.I
Wilmac, Inc. Realtors
Barnwell
Aiken Standard
Rutland Dr
Lamberts Arts &Crafts
Lourens
By Bob Leminick
Dominick’s Pharmacy
Richland Ave
Robert Lominick, R.ph
York SE
S.C
Desert Sands
HONDA
Honda of
Waiken, S.C
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