Graniteville student profiles early community schools
Sixth grade teacher Mrs. J M Barton at Byrd Elementary in Graniteville requires district Social Studies Fair projects. Karen Smith won a prize for a exhibit on Graniteville education, tracing Bettis Academy founded 1882 and Graniteville Academy founded 1855, with photos and era details including old graduating class of 1898. The project highlights historical schooling, local heritage, and changes at Byrd Elementary.
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Graniteville
J M Barton
Byrd Elementary
Barton
Karen
Graniteville Academy
William Gregg
Gregg
Mill Sraniteville Academy
Leavelle McCampbell
Byrd
Mrs. Barton
Karen Smith
Columbia
Lynne Katonak
Aiken County Today Highlights and Local Briefs
Local news roundup from Aiken County includes community updates, public notices, and brief notes on events around Aiken and nearby areas. Highlights cover municipal happenings, school activities, and upcoming public meetings relevant to residents.
Broad minded in interfaith marriage earns praise
A reader recounts marrying outside faith and family opposition, praising a long, happy 50 year union blessed by love and acceptance. Open letters follow on rumor mongering at work and blood donation, urging openness and timely giving.
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Abby
Love
MPLS
Nobody Ever Died Of Old Age and Other Essays
Sharon Curtin’s new book profiles old people through diverse figures from a New York bag lady to a matron and aging survivors. A nurse and visiting nurse experiences frame a plea for aging and dignity with humor and critique.
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Sharon R. Curtin
Sharon Curtin
New York City
Janet Harris
Harriet van Horne
Parkland PLU program aims to bring women back to college
At Pacific Lutheran University Parkland Washington a program helps housewives and other women without college goals re explore education. A three week workshop and an 11 week course offer guidance and credit two professors from campus speak weekly. Five women have enrolled and future funding may come from a student pursuing a master’s in education researching financial aid for women returning to college.
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Parkland
Wash
Pacific Lutheran University
PLU
Dianne Lee
Ms. Lee
Lee
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Bettis Academy
Alexander Bettis
Bettis
Jones
Goolden
Graniteville Co
Aiken County
Aiken
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Michigan
M.M
Margo Martha
College
Security Federal
Denmark
North Augusta
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