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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1976

Page

6

Summer Playground Program Begins in Aiken

The Aiken Recreation Department opens the Summer Fun and Day Camp Program Monday June 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily for ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 11 with crafts nature study sports and events. Eight weeks cost 2.50 inside Aiken city limits and 7.50 outside. Locations Virginia Acres Park Smith Hazel Recreation Center or Eustis Park Elementary. Call for registration.

Aiken Recreation Department Aiken Virginia Acres Park Smith-Hazel Recreation Center Eustis Park Elementary School

Bridge slam defied odds in nine trick play

In a Chicago Tribune bridge vignette, South after a vigorous auction toward slam faced East overcall and a 4 0 break. The declarer battled to reduce trumps and ruff spades to reach a successful six spade slam despite early heart lead and adverse distribution.

Declarer West South

Home inspection tips to dodge postpurchase headaches

VAK special assistant urges careful house checks before buying. HUD advises termite and rot checks, wiring and plumbing inspections, insulation receipts, roof and basement signs, and roofers certification. For new homes, verify features, charges, and completion date. Obtain warranties, occupancy and health department certificates. HUD offers Wise Home Buying for free.

Virginia Knauer President Office of Consumer Affairs Housing and Urban Development Dept HUD Heath Department Wise Home Buying Consumer Information Center Pueblo

Local Graduates Named From Augusta College Furman and Puget Sound

Marie Reynolds Duncan daughter of Mrs. Harry Reynolds of Aiken earns a BBA in accounting from Augusta College on June 13. William E. Clark, son of Mrs. M Ray Clark of Aiken, receives an MA in business administration from the University of Puget Sound on May 30. Beth Riley Freeman graduates cum laude from Furman University with a BA in English. Furman also lists Wilfred Anthony Gibbs III with a BA in religion and James Larkin Cheetham with a BS in biology.

Marie Reynolds Duncan Harry Reynolds Aiken Mr. Reynolds Augusta College William E. Clark M. Ray Clark Mr. Clark The University of Puget Sound Washington Furman University Beth Riley Freeman Austin Riley Freeman Furman Wilfred Anthony Gibbs III W.A. Gibbs Jr North Augusta James Larkin Cheetham J.L.E. Cheetham

Dear Abby Q and A on marriage plans and TV radiation

A reader asks how to handle a commitment rumor and marriage pressure from a dating partner who wants late summer nuptials. Advice notes the man should avoid marriage he does not want and suggests ending or redefining the relationship. A separate letter asks if color TV radiation risks laundry, and the reply says radiation is minimal and safe to use while watching TV.

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Birth of Tina Michaele Woodward in Aiken

Mr and Mrs James E Woodward Jr of Aiken announce the birth of their daughter Tina Michaele born April 26 at Aiken Community Hospital. Tina is the granddaughter of Mrs J Altman and the late Mr Altman. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs James E Woodward. Two year old Michael welcomed home his new sister.

James E .Woodward Jr Aiken Annee Tina Michaele Aiken Community Hospital Woodward Johnnie Sue Altman J.altman Aiken Altman James E. Woodward Michael

Aiken Recreation Dept Seeks Summer Playground Leaders

The Aiken Recreation Department invites ages 15 and up to volunteer as Counselors In Training for the day camp program this summer. Availability required 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 7 to August 6. For interviews, contact Mark Beaumont.

Mark Beaumont Aiken Recreation

Augusta Opera auditions set for La Boheme chorus

The Augusta Opera Association announces chorus auditions for La Boheme in Augusta Georgia this Saturday 2 to 4 30 p m and next Tuesday 7 30 p m at St Augustine s Church Parish Hall Wheeler Rd Children ages 10 to 13 and adults are needed The opera is slated for early September at Bell Auditorium Music Hall. The Hazelettes club meets Monday at 6 p m at Smith Hazel Recreation Center to plan summer projects. Newly elected president Loretta Jones presides with vice president Geraldine Lloyd secretary Gail Tolliver and treasurer Alice Bennett club advisor Mrs Josie Hazel.

Augusta Opera Association Hazelettes Smith-Hazel Loretta Jones Geraldine Lloyd Gail Tolliver Alice Bennett Josie Hazel

Gardening in Aiken Hydrangeas Begin Long Flowering Season

Heavy rains boost hydrangea blooms in rich moist soil with acid fertilizer. Indoor color can return after transplanting to sandy soil with peat or leaf mold. aluminum sulfate can restore blue. Oak leaf hydrangea thrives in shade, blue color remains. Plant dahlia, caladium now. gladiolus blooms into October with biweekly plantings. Roses need weekly spray and monthly rose fertilizer through September. camellias and azaleas get final feeding by mid June.

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