Billy Graham in the media and televangelist criticism
Lewis Grizzard reflects on Billy Graham and other televangelists. He recalls watching Graham as a child and notes Graham's sincerity, contrasting him with rival preachers who plead for money. The column mocks con artist fundraisers, shares anecdotes, and argues Graham’s gospel work stands apart from money driven crusades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Graham
Sears-Roebuck
Penthouse
Playboy
Jimmy Swaggart
Oral Roberts
Cowles Syndicate
The Art Of Building A New Life
Ridge Spring profile of Marion Webb once a district administrator who became permanently paralyzed after a river accident. He pivots to painting reading and writing, embracing a second life with realism and cautious hope for future breakthrough in paralysis treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Chattoga River
Phil Jones
Marion Webb
Peggy Davis Sings At Hopeland Summer Concert
Aiken singer Peggy Davis will perform in the Hopeland Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. The event, free and open to the public, is in the Hopeland Gardens on Dupree Place off Whiskey Road with rain plans for South Aiken High auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Peggy Davis
Hopeland
Ms. Davis
Aiken Community Playhouse
Dupree Place
Whiskey Road
South Aiken High
Community Calendar for June 2 in Aiken Area
Readable town listings include Aiken County Public Library at 9 am and many local meetings. Organizations like Aiken Lions Club Aiken Rotary Club Jefferson Elementary P T O Ridge Spring Wagener and North Augusta hold sessions in the evening at clubs town halls and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
American Legion
Old Airport Road
Jefferson
P.T.O
Kalmia Toastmasters Club
North Augusta
Upcoming Teens Events and Community Classes in Aiken
A compact notice list for Aiken shows a June 6 teen event at H Odell Weeks with guest DJ, games, and $2 entry, plus a June 12 19 26 and July 3 10 childbirth class at HCA Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Red Cross swimming lessons run June 16 through August 14 at Eustis Park with multiple morning slots and a $10-$15 fee, plus several DSS Columbia July 12 seminar options with transportation and two topics. Registration details and contact numbers included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Odell
Activivies Center
Aiken Recreation Department
Aiken Department of Public Safety
HCA Aiken
Red Cross
Eustis Park
H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
A.B.C
S.C. Department of Social Services
DSS of
Columbia
Edgefield Road
Belvedere
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Lewis Grizzard
Priscilla Boatwright
Hopelands
Aiken Able
Hitchcock
Richland Ave
Aiken Area Council On Aging
Aiken County Council
Aiken County Historical Museum
Newberry St
Aiken County Mental Health Association
The
Aiken Standard
P.O
S.C
Aiken County Public Library
Aiken Jaycees
Jaycee
Aiken's Wakin
Palmer's Restaurant
Aiken Area
Aiken County Recreation Center
Si Alumnae Panhellenic
Camera Club
USC Aiken
Newberry
Aiken Table Tennis Organization
H. Odell Weeks Center
Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Mall of Fame
Hopeland Gardens
Aiken Toastmasters
H.odell Weeks
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Big Brothers and Sisters Organization
Friendship Baptist Church
H .Odell Weeks Center
Odell Weeks
Jean Darling
Aiken County Health Services
Graniteville Exchange Club
Midland Valley Country Club
First Presbyterian Church
Henderson Lane
Ponce de Leon Ave
NAACP
Smith-Hazel Recreation Center
Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens Clubhouse
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