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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1974

Page

5

Awards At Founder's Day Banquet Highlight Beta Sigma Phi

Becky Meek of Xi Alpha Beta chapter and Omega chapter advisor received the Order of the Rose for outstanding service and exemplifying Beta Sigma Phi ideals. She also won the Girl of the Year trophy chosen by secret ballot. Caroline Bradford was selected Girl of the Year.

Beta Sigma Phi Becky Meek Xi Alpha Beta Chapter Omega Chapter Rose Meek Caroline Bradford

Truth telling to terminal patients raises ethical questions

Philadelphia psychiatrist Dr. Edward Gottheil urged research into whether terminally ill patients should be told of their fate. He argued truth telling may cause depression yet could also empower hope and survival, proposing guidelines for who should tell patients and when, with consideration of family awareness.

Detroit Philadelphia Edward Gottheil American Psychiatrics Associa Gottheil Elling Wealthy C. McGurn Otto Pollak University of Pennsylvania

Kirkland Baby Boy Born in Columbia Hospital

William John Kirkland was born April 15 at Baptist Hospital in Columbia to Mr. and Mrs. Alton S. Kirkland. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Dee Walker of Aiken and paternal grandparents are Mrs. William Dee Kirkland of Florence and the late Mr Kirkland Hospital. Charles Brian McElhaney born May 6 at University to Mr. and Mrs. John McElhaney Jr. of Langley with maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jake F. Bryan of Walterboro and paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John McElhaney of Langley.

William John Alton S. Kirkland the Baptist Hospital Columbia Kirkland John Dee Walker Aiken William Dee Kirkland Florence Mr Kirkland John McElhaney Jr Langley Charles Brian University Jake F. Bryan Walterboro John McElhaney Isaac Shepard Warrenville Shepard Monson Ennis Alton Shepard John Herron Rodney Shepard Issac Shepard Jr Ennis Shepards Aiken County

Garden Advice for Aiken Area May Weather and Rose Bloom

Weather notes record May low 35 and four inches of rain aiding gardens. Roses show strong blooms. apply weekly insecticide fungicide sprays and follow package directions. Watch for pests on azaleas camellias and gardenias. use Isotox Florida Volk and Fertilome sprays. avoid windy days. Also advise tomato planting with blossom set and mole control strategies. outlines for amarylis caladium gloxinia and bulb care.

Dear Abby: A father’s playful wedding antics and a wrestler’s quest

In a letter, a daughter asks how to handle her 80-year-old father who looks 60 and acts as a dancing showman at her wedding. Abby says let him enjoy his fun. Another reader, 66, seeks a wrestling partner for fitness and is advised to try the YMCA or YWCA for a partner.

Abby Fred Astaire Dad YMCA YWCA

Long loose look dominates fashion debates this season

Designers experiment with the long and loose silhouette with varying nerve. John Anthony favors slim dresses under full coats while Giorgio di SantAngelo stresses careful detailing. Victor Joris pushes lush fullness with four inch minimum hemlines and capes, creating dramatic but wearable outfits.

Ann Hencken Associated Press NEW York (Ap John Anthony Giorgio di Sant'Angelo Victor Joris Joris

Four Seasons Club Demonstrates Simple Flower Arrangements

Walter Murray of Murray's Florist in Augusta showed club members how to arrange simple flowers for the May meeting of the Four Seasons Garden Club. An auction followed the program, featuring his roses crafted from rolled galax leaves and varied greenery. President Linda Christine announced the show committee: Mrs. R. A. Brown, Mrs. D. C. Guyton, Mrs W. K. Herndon and Mrs. E. G. Swingle. The artistic division will feature the theme Hopelands.

Walter Murray Murray's Florist Augusta Four Seasons Garden Club Linda Christine R. A. Brown D. C. Guyton W. K. Herndon E. G. Swingle Hopelands

Town and Country Club Board Meeting Preview

The retiring Town and Country Club board will host the incoming board at 10 a.m. Thursday at Mrs. Frank Sampson's home 1005 Hitchcock Drive. Hostesses include Mrs. J. W. Merritt Mrs. R. A. Schlegel Mrs. B. P Moseley Mrs. A. W. Havu and Mrs. J. E. Samsel. Photosensitivity warning notes that certain drugs can cause severe sunburn under sunlight and advises consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

Town and Country Club Frank Sampson Hitchcock Drive J. W. Merritt R. A. Schlegel B. P

Garden Makers Luncheon Plans Meet at Two Homes

Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Half acre for a visit to the Half acre wildflower garden. The club will then go to Mrs. Monroe George's home for a meeting and luncheon.

Garden Makers Garden Club W.D. Halfacre Halfacre Monroe George

ODRINEX Ad Promises Quick Weight Loss Aid

An advertisement claims ODRINEX reduces appetite with a tablet before meals and cites women across the coast losing five to twenty pounds quickly. It guarantees satisfaction with a money back refund and no questions asked.

Olga's Wunderpants Introduce Tummy Control Underpants

Olga unveils Wunderpants, a soft stretch undergarment with tummy control. The innovative design aims to provide comfort and fit for figures of all kinds, appealing to a broad range of wearers seeking gentle support.

Olga

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