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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1983
Page
16
A reader critiques early computer use for children and the push to teach writing and typing to five year olds. The piece contrasts adult waste of unused talents with concerns about children who learn young yet may have little to say later, noting a $3 600 computer and limited real connections.
Aiken Chapter of Professional Secretaries International feted Bledsoe as 1983 Secretary of the Year at the Pinnacle Club in Augusta. Lindsay received the chapter’s annual scholarship. both events recognizing local educational office personnel and community service.
The engagement of Stacy Lane Wilkinson to Martin Joseph Chick is announced by her parents in Clay Hill. The couple plans a May 21 wedding at Orange Park Presbyterian Church Florida with Stacy a Florida State University graduate and The Body Shop manager in Tallahassee and Martin a University of South Carolina graduate and Ajax Construction Co. engineer in Tallahassee.
Howard Lentz and Mrs. Thomas Jack Howard announce the engagement of Lara Monique Howard to David Wayne Lentz. Lara is a Florida State University and University of Florida alumna with ties to Augusta. David Lentz is a UNC Chapel Hill graduate employed by Capitol Credit Plan in Augusta.
Florence Marie Mason daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Mason of Aiken and Syracuse engages Alexander K. Conrad of Aiken. The couple plan a August 13 wedding at Elfinwilde Geneseo New York. Florence attended Mary Washington College and Syracuse University earning degrees in home economics and student personnel in higher education. She is active in Alpha Phi Sigma Omicron Nu Alpha Gamma Delta and several clubs. Alexander holds forestry and economics degrees and is retired from W M Cramer International and previously partnered with Van Hessen Co and Georgia Pacific.
Mr and Mrs Earl Roberts of Aiken announce the engagement of their daughter Theda Rae to Steve Brinson son of Billy Brinson of Florida and Mrs Wilda Tice of Belvedere The wedding is planned for June 12 at St John s United Methodist Church in Aiken Theda Rae is a graduate of North Augusta High and member of the Southern Comfort Band Steve Brinson is employed as a member of the band
Dr. Jack Hamrick of Aiken presented an in depth study on low back pain and disc problems with treatment methods at an Atlanta symposium attended by chiropractic doctors from Southeastern states. The Cereus Gardeners heard Mrs. Paul Dahlen on wildflowers at April meeting hosted by Mrs. Glen Burney with co hosts Mrs. Stella Dale and Mrs. John Walsh.
Wedding and engagement forms and announcement deadline information are available at the Aiken Standard office. Both engagement and bridal portraits are accepted if suitable for reproduction.
Mr. and Mrs. Dillard A. Abernethy of Hickory North Carolina announce the engagement of their daughter Lou Ree to Henry Allison Botkins Jr son of Mr and Mrs Henry A Botkins also of Hickory and Aiken South Carolina The couple are both Duke Power Company employees with Lou Ree holding nursing degrees from Western Carolina University and Western Piedmont Community College and Henry holding a mechanical engineering degree from the University of South Carolina Their families and connections are noted including grandparents and specific hometowns.
Mr and Mrs William Raymond Green announce the engagement of their daughter Marcelle Kimrey Prince to Frank James Worrell II son of Dr and Mrs Robert Lan caster Worrell of Wagoner The couple met at Woodfield Park Baptist Church in Columbia Marcelle is a Newburg High and Clemson University alum employed by First National Bank in Columbia Frank is a Wagener Salley High graduate who attended Clemson and Aiken Tech and works for Piner ton s Inc in Columbia The families include multiple grandparents from Ramseur Allendale Hopkins Myrtle Beach and other locations.
The Governor and Mrs. Riley greet seniors during a two day open house at the Governor's Mansion in Columbia from 2 to 5 pm offering first floor tours and garden refreshment. Aiken residents are urged to visit tomorrow.
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