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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1984

Page

3

Braces and Pleats Return in Men’s Style Forecast

Lionel Smith of Lionel Smith Ltd speaking at the Aiken Kiwanis Club forecast a fashion comeback for men featuring braces or suspenders, pleats, and white collars. He notes button-down shirts fall to about 60 percent as spread collars rise, jackets stay two button with center vents, textured fabrics add depth, and accessories like pocket silks gain emphasis. Club president Scott Hunter and meeting host Jack Rankin helped present the session at Palmer’s Restaurant.

Lionel Smith Aiken Smith Jack Rankin Kiwanis Club Palmer's Restaurant Ramada Inn Scott Hunter

Free Laubach tutoring workshop for adult literacy

People interested in helping adults learn to read and write can attend a free Laubach tutoring workshop next Thursday and Friday at the Aiken Baptist Association building on U.S. 1 in Graniteville. The Laubach method will be introduced, with hours 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Pre-register with the Aiken County Literacy Office at 593-8871 or the Office of Adult Education at 648-1311 extension 07. Participants should bring a bag lunch. beverages provided.

Aiken Baptist Association U.S. 1 Graniteville Aiken County Office of Adult Education

Agripen to Break Ground on Kingstree Feed Plant

Agripen Inc will break ground Saturday for a fan animal feed processing and starch plant in Kingstree. The project, expected to employ about 70 people, will be attended by Senators Thurmond and Hollings and Rep. Tallon, along with Homer F. Gamble and Donald D. Dodge from HUD. Groundbreaking is at 1:30 p.m. local time.

Kingstree Agripen Inc Strom Thurmond Ernest Hollings 6Th District Robin Tallon Agripen Homer F. Gamble Donald D. Dodge U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Aiken Standard Corrects Wayne Rogers Name Error

The Aiken Standard corrects yesterday's misspelling of Wayne Rogers, North Augusta's planning and community development director, in a clarification notice. The paper regrets the error and provides the proper attribution.

Wayne Rogers North Augusta

Dancing To The Altar Leads To New Life Partnership

Andrew Jack Burnham and Frances Mashburn met in ballroom class after January courtship. Both widowed, they married June 9 at St John United Methodist Church and continue dancing weekly. Burnham, a former Atlanta firefighter, pursued a romance with flowers and persistence, saying marriage brought deeper communication and happiness.

Andrew Jack) Burnham Frances Mashburn Burnham Burham Frances Atlanta H. Odell Weeks Activities Center York and Park Fox

North Augusta to decide Monday on water tank appeal

North Augusta City Council will vote Monday night on appealing a court injunction that blocks construction of a 500000 gallon water tank in northwestern Aiken County. If rejected, officials will study alternate sites while discussing impacts on Edgefield County Water and Sewer Authority service area and possible annexation plans.

North Augusta Aiken County Kelly Zier Charles Martin Rodney A. Peeples Edgefield

Culvert Contract Awarded by SCDHPT

The South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation awarded an $85,139 culvert and road work contract to Equipment and Construction Inc. of Greenwood. The project, along S.C. 302 and S.C. 113 near Wagener, includes extending three culverts, resetting guardrails, grading, drainage, and a concrete sidewalk on 0.1 mile of S.C. 113, with completion required by May 31, 1985.

S.C

Historic Register Meeting Set For Aiken Winter Colony

A meeting to discuss areas for the Aiken Winter Colony National Register nomination will be held Tuesday in Room 107 at USC Aiken. National Register staff will answer questions and maps of included areas will be available.

Aiken Usc Aiken National Register S.C

North Augusta Seeks Black Youth in Feed Store Robbery

North Augusta authorities seek a masked black youth who robbed North Augusta Feed and Seed at about 9 30 a m Wednesday. The youth entered the store and demanded money from an employee.

North Augusta

Jail A Thon a Great Success in Aiken

The Cancer Society’s Jail A Thon raised 20600 toward its 15000 goal as over 100 volunteers and local figures including Aiken Mayor H Odell Weeks and Sheriff Ralph Gunnells participated. For a 25 fee, callers had someone arrested by off duty officers, with mock jail at USC Aiken and bond set by a local attorney acting as judge. Organizers plan a three day event next September.

Aiken H. Odell Weeks Aiken County Ralph Gunnells USCA Robert Alexander S.C Irene Rudnick Butch Hubbard Mike Craps Aiken Cancer Crusade Hubbard Mary Ellen Gunter American Cancer Society Carroll Busbee Gunnells Joyces Aiken Bar Association

Youth Holdup Description From Retail Store Reports

Witnesses described a hooded youth who assaulted staff then fled the store. The suspect was estimated at 16 years old, about five feet five to five feet nine, and weighed around 100 pounds. Police are reviewing surveillance and seeking additional information.

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