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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1977
Page
6
A collection of Dear Abby letters covering topics from women working on oil rigs and equal rights, to returning wedding gifts after a same sex union, a flirtation comeback, a dispute in a funeral scene, and a resolver on Abby’s divorce status.
Aiken TEC lists five personal interest courses for the season: Woodworking led by Clarence Ewing from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays for 10 weeks at $20. Yoga taught by Karen Papouchado 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays for 10 weeks at $15. Crocheting by Terry Burdick 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays for 10 weeks at $25. Sign language by Curtis Shaw 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays for 10 weeks at $30. and Women on Wheels by Harold Baird 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays for four weeks at $10. Registration runs weekdays.
Roger and Dot Marble of Spartanburg displayed mineral specimens to Al Christensen during a meeting of the Aiken Gem and Mineral Society. The Marbles, regional vice president of the Eastern Federation, will return to Aiken for the Gem and Mineral Show on April 3 and 4 at Odell Weeks Recreation Center.
The groom Lawrence William Vann and his fiancée Cindy Rivenbark shared numerous pre wedding events staged by families and friends in Trenton Edgefield and Aiken. Guests included Vann family members from Trenton and many local hosts at dinners, teas, lunches, and a cocktail party at Dr Bruns pond house. The couple planned a reception at Houndslake Country Club then a wedding trip to Hilton Head and Bay Hill before settling in Little Pine House Trenton.
The Trenton Chapter DAR met February 28 at Miss Ola Hitts home with Mrs. W K Murray discussing women in American history and four South Carolina heroines. Mrs Lackey of the Aiken County Public Library System spoke on American heritage and Miss Bessie Lee Garvin commented on the Bicentennial. The regent Mrs O E Powell presided and welcomed Augusta guests.
Applications for the W S A young artists competition must be postmarked by April 9. A $200 cash award and soloist opportunity with the Columbia Philharmonic Orchestra are offered. Contact Mrs Eddie M Williams chairman auditions committee Route 2 Box 337B Columbia S C 29210. Parents Without Partners hosts a general meeting March 15 at 8 p m at the First National Bank Building Annex Augusta Rev Mary Greene psychic will speak.
In San Antonio Texas Airman Ralph Bettis son of Frannie L Herrin of Aiken was chosen for technical training at Sheppard AFB in civil engineering mechanics and electrical work Bettis is an Aiken High School graduate Airman Dale W Rodger son of Sarah B Berry and Thomas W Rodgerson after completing basic training is assigned to Lowry AFB He attended Leaville McCampbell High School Rodger is from Graniteville and Fairport New York Roger Dale Godwin son of Mr and Mrs W A Roberts of Aiken has finished basic training and will transfer to the USS Canous homeported in Rota Spain
Need large containers for planting flowers and vegetables The National Garden Bureau suggests checking with local delicatessens for surplus 4 gallon plastic pickle buckets suitable for plants Or buy inexpensive buckets at a local paint store Drill several 4 inch drainage holes and spray paint buckets to color of choice
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