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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1972
Page
3
Emily L. Bull recalls the start of Girl Scouting in Aiken in the 1920s. Miss Claudia Phelps and early leaders faced reader interest and camp challenges including a 49 Scout turnout, a flood emergency, and improvised tents and provisions. They drew on mentors such as Juliette Lowe and Lady Baden-Powell.
A reader seeks guidance on ending an ongoing affair with a married woman and risks of remarriage after divorce. A second letter discusses paternity testing for a possible child, noting a negative blood type does not prove non paternity. Abby offers practical guidance and directs readers to seek professional help when needed.
Miss Iris Jeryl Wilkins of Aiken will marry Randy L. Peebles of Wilmington North Carolina on July 8 at Memorial Baptist Church. The couple's families and educational backgrounds are noted with Wilkins a USC graduate and Peebles a USC engineering alumnus who works for Carolina Power and Light Co. in Wilmington.
The Women's Society of Christian Service of St. John's United Methodist Church heard Rev William Harris from Bethlehem Center in Columbia describe the center's work since 1945 serving low income residents. Activities include tutoring, a library, scouts, classes, sports and summer day camps near children’s homes. A WSCS check supported the center, and notices included a rummage sale and stamp book donations to Epworth Children's Home and The Alston Wilkes Society. Births and a fashion program at Farmers and Merchants Bank were also announced.
Mr. Dorcey A. Lybrand and his daughters Gabbie and Tena of Aiken were guests at dinner hosted by Mrs. Callie B. Lybrand and Mrs. Robert Sullivan. Mrs. David G. Jeter of Columbia visited Mrs. Essie L Johnson and her daughter Sunday afternoon.
New York artist Drago, born in Croatia, opens a one man exhibition titled Drago An Exhibition of Recent Paintings at Bailie’s Gallery in Augusta. The show runs March 18 to March 30 with opening and public viewing hours listed and features landscapes and figure studies in oil.
Debbra Nunn of Wagner joins sixteen in Columbia College eleven month business program. Judy Emilie a Newberry College senior among nineteen elementary education majors set to begin student teaching March 13 in six South Carolina elementary schools. Miss Emslie, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wh Emslie, will teach first grade at Boundary Street Elementary School Newberry. Green beans noted as a good source of Vitamin C and low in calories.
March celebrates National Peanut Month with peanut history from export and production, the 1880 Virginia factory, and George Washington Carver’s 300 plus uses. It notes peanut adoption as a crop substitute during cotton struggles and notes peanut farming equipment development.
Town and Country's executive board will meet Thursday March 15 at 10 am at the home of Mrs James Ray 140 Vivian Dr. Mrs Fred Robison will be co hostess.
Wanda Kay Altman and Jerry Dale McGee become engaged as announced by Mrs. William Andrew Altman and Mr. Altman of Vaucluse. The couple are connected to the late Ed School and Venus Luncheon events.
The article lists a weekly meal plan for Aiken area students from March 13 to 17 including Lasagna and Beef items, desserts, and beverages for each weekday. It also notes a marriage announcement for Mrs Allie Altman of Warrenville and details about her education and employment.
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