The Thesaurus Threat in the Letter to the Editor
A reader argues that a thesaurus, a pale yellow reference book, is a dangerous tool. The letter writer claims long words mask simple ideas and likens the misuse of language to a societal danger, invoking a satirical warning about verbosity.
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Thesauruses and Voice in Everyday Language
A humorous discussion warns that overreliance on thesauruses in daily speech or crime could lead to miscommunication and social mishaps. It argues for authentic expression and cautions against fancy substitutions that obscure meaning.
Wildwood Garden Club Rose Display At Kilpatrick Home
Wildwood Garden Club visited Leroy and Connie Kilpatrick for a rose display then held a meeting where Patsy Parks announced state conference attendees Eileen Ridge and Carol Gregory. Members discussed bird nesting, bluebird houses, garden herbs and upcoming events.
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Connie Kilpatrick
Patsy Parks
Eileen Ridge
Carol Gregory
Shirl O'Neil
Jean Ebenhack
Hopeland Gardens
Mary Nightingale
Libby O'Rear
Sherman
Rowland Alston
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Vision of Beauty
J. Edwin Barnette
National Council of State Clubs Inc
H.C. Scott
Babs Barnette
Aiken
Hopelands
Kids Nature Squad
Cereus Gardeners
Lee Dane
Aiken County
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