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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1986
Page
8
Engagement announced by Mrs John Burrell Bates Jr of North Augusta for daughter Robin Juanita Jaynes to Vernon Howard Wates III son of Vernon H Wates Jr of Johnston The couple plan a August 16 wedding at First Baptist Church North Augusta Jaynes family ties noted and both are USC Aiken students employed locally
Mr and Mrs Jon Wayne Smith of Perry announce the engagement of their daughter Robin Michelle to Mark Mitchell Goss son of Mr and Mrs Robert C Goss of Montmorenci The wedding is planned for April 26 at Salley Baptist Church The bride elect is a granddaughter of Addie Brown and the late O Shield Brown of Salley Her paternal grandparents are Carlos Lent and the late Meta Smith of Perry A Wagener Salley High School and Anderson College graduate she works for Belk of Aiken The groom elect is a grandson of Mr and Mrs James A Reeves of Aiken His paternal grandparents are the late Mr and Mrs Robert G Goss He is an Aiken High School graduate employed by Aiken Electric Cooperative Inc
Mr and Mrs William K Beiers of Aiken announce the engagement of their daughter Carla Virginia to John Leland Riley son of Mr and Mrs Austin Riley The wedding is planned for June 21 at South Aiken Baptist Church The bride elect is a granddaughter of Mrs Carl E Epting of She is a senior at Winthrop College The groom elect is a grandson of Mrs Henry F Watts of Smyrna GA Aiken High School graduate attends Furman University and will receive a BA in English
Mrs Ernest Butler and Mrs George Bush announce Kathryn Denise Butler to Tony Elijah Bush of North Augusta. They plan a June 7 ceremony at Old Macedonia Baptist Church Edgefield County. Kathryn is a Nueva graduate of Augusta Senior High and AIken Technical College with an associate degree, employed by Augusta College. Tony is a North Augusta High grad with an associate in nuclear engineering tech, employed by Georgia Power Waynesboro.
The Aiken Community Playhouse continues the comedy The Seven Year Itch tonight through Saturday with shows at 8 p m. Director John Swope leads principal actors Steve Eubanks Marsha Fulford and Lora Rhinehart. Reservations available today and tomorrow 3 5 and 7 9 p m and Saturday 3 5 p m.
A syndicated column humorously explores how English words translate differently for adults and children. It contrasts phrases like nothing and in a minute, noting how kids interpret actions and timing, creating ongoing communication gaps.
Mr and Mrs Johnny Bo Rucker of Warrenville announce the engagement of their daughter Kelly Deneen to Paul Timothy Coyle son of Rev and Mrs Paul A Coyle of North Augusta The wedding is planned for July 26 at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Bath Kelly is a Midland Valley High School graduate employed by Graniteville Co The groom is a male son of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph W Gallman of Gaffney Langley Bath Clearwater High School graduate employed by Bi Lo Inc in Clearwater
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bryant of Graniteville announce engagement of their daughter LeeAnn to Chester Enlow Jr. of Warrenville. The couple will wed April 26 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church Graniteville. LeeAnn is granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hatcher of Clearwater and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bryant of Aiken. LeeAnn attends Valley High School and works at the Savannah River Plant Credit Union. Chester is the third elect, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Enlow of Warrenville. His paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Price Enlow of Warrenville. He is a Midland Valley High School and Aiken Technical College graduate, employed by DuPont.
Community Calendar lists Saturday activities including A A Valley Group at Our Lady of the Valley Gloverville and Saron Baptist Church Wagener Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at 8 p.m. Rent, Alleghany Health, and genealogical workshop at Augusta Ward Chapel with pre registration until March 24 and on site fees. Narcotics Anonymous and Al Anon meetings also noted.
Easter weekend events include 21st annual hunt in Virgina Acres Park in Aiken at 10 a.m. with thousands of candy eggs and 21 stuffed rabbits for the anniversary. Separate hunts: senior at Hopeland Gardens 1 p.m., Smith-Hazel Center 1 p.m. tomorrow for ages 2-12. Lions Memorial Field hosts second annual hunt with age groups 1-8, 9-14, and 15-19 with prize eggs. Gregg Park Civic Center in Graniteville holds 1 p.m. event with multiple age groups and Easter bunny noon to 1 p.m. Photo by Ben Rhoden.
The North Augusta Mothers' Club founded in 1938 plans a 50th anniversary celebration. It seeks scrapbooks and yearbooks from earlier years and asks former members to contact Kathy Stroman at 279-9441 or Vickie Millians at 279-2825.
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