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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1971
Page
8
AP reports mixed views on 1970s Hollywood health. Valenti claims rising theater attendance and a brighter 1971, while MGM's James Aubrey calls the industry weak and worsening. Major studios show varied results with MCA and Paramount posting gains, while Fox and MGM report losses. Disney remains strong with shares above 200.
Aiken County Sheriff Paul D. Grant will discuss The Drug Situation in Aiken County at 10 30 a m Sunday at the Unitarian Meeting House on Westover Drive. The public is invited. Grant, with 25 years in law enforcement, is a former Aiken chief of detectives and was elected sheriff in 1964.
The Byrd Elementary School PTA will meet today at 7 30 p m in the school cafeteria. Guest speaker Thomas J Peachie of the Aiken County Mental Health Center will address parents. All parents are urged to attend this meeting.
The Aiken High School Concert Band, 81 members in 4 A division, received an excellent rating at the State Band Festival at Limestone College on March 13. The group was judged in sight reading and concert performances, scoring within one point of superior. Director William T. Slaughter explained the 4 A level requires difficult repertoire and moderate sight reading. Thirty bands competed with judges from four South Carolina universities.
The Southeast's growing nuclear power sector saw several developments in 1970 across South Carolina and Georgia. New reactors started, others awaited startup, and two South Carolina plants advanced reprocessing plans. The H B Robinson Plant began operations, Duke Power’s Oconee units approached, and Georgia Power expanded with Hatch Plant units. Barnwell fuel plant received a permit for 1973 completion and 1974 operations.
The State Department of Education schedules a two day seminar in Aiken on April 1 and 2. Sponsored by the South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association and the Allied Health Program of the South Carolina Hospital Association, the event features Miss Yvonne Norton on feedback and sensorimotor development. The program, at the Aiken County Health Department, includes panel reactions, film reviews on abnormal movement in children with minimal cerebral dysfunction, and demonstrations. Dr. George R. Mush et al. introduce the seminar as Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center affiliates coordinate.
Science fair winners at Millbrook Elementary School were announced by Frederick D. Benton. Fourth Grade results list Phillis Temples first and Tavia Teague second with multiple honorable mentions. Fifth Grade awards name Sherry Miller first, Amanda Lott second, Elizabeth Morone third, and several honorable mentions. Sixth Grade honors go to Susan Frazier first, James Miniger second, Mike Pendleton third with numerous honorable mentions.
Mrs. Albert F. Walker chairs the Aiken County Board announcing new office hours on Chesterfield Street behind the courthouse. Open 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 5 pm Monday through Friday and 9 am to noon Saturdays. North Augusta city primaries closed for March 22 and 24. Qualified residents may register until March 26 to vote in the April 26 election. State law requires books to close 30 days before an election.
Butch the mongrel in Wigan stays a vegetarian and refuses meat, eating only salads. Diane Argent says her dog turns up his nose at bones and bones and meat-free meals are rare for canines. A local vet notes the unusual diet.
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