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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1976
Page
6
Dear Abby letters about a female paper delivery worker fighting gendered labels, a California couple sleeping together to test compatibility, and a reader criticizing neglect of an elderly mother, with Abby offering perspective on parental boundaries and family duties.
The Aiken Recreation Department offers a six week Lamaze course starting May 20 for expectant mothers with 7 to 9 pm Thursday sessions. Fathers encouraged to attend. Fee is 20 dollars plus 3 dollars for non residents, tax deductible as a medical expense. Instructor is Michele Knapik R N.
The Augusta Art Association hosts a member show at Lambert's Art Store on Laurens St through next week featuring paintings in all media. The La Leche League meets 8 p.m. Monday at 1257 Alfred St. NE led by Mrs Tim Fendley on advantages of breastfeeding. Mrs Lou Ann Dawson of Columbia presides at the South Carolina Dental Assistants Association 37th annual convention at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach through Saturday with Dr John Anderson guest lecturer.
On May 8 the Phi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma held an initiation at The Towers Augusta GA Inducted were Jane Talbert Cindy Niland and Cathy Nelson all of Aiken Mae Steadman of Aiken was installed as new president succeeding Richardine Cushman of North Augusta The society fosters fellowship among women educators worldwide.
The article outlines sun tolerant and shade preferring plants for full sun or partial shade in Aiken. It notes cockscomb, rudbeckia, gerbera, portulaca, marigold, and zinnia thrive with heat, while wax begonia, impatiens, salvia, verbena, geraniums, ferns and hemerocallis tolerate shade. It advises potting to ground, perennials and annuals mixed borders, watering needs, and recommends hypericum as a bright yellow shrub, plus iris notes and garden cleanup.
Dancers from the Aiken Civic Ballet performed at the Newcomers Club spring luncheon at Houndslake Country Club. Under Carl Crosby, acts included tap by Evelyn Mappus and Louanne Clyburn, jazz by Lisa Bell Betsy Wilson and Lucile Studley, ballet by Erin Maddox Kia Flynn Todd Brantley Denise Gloeckner and Diane Toole. Betty Thomason installed officers for 1976 77: Marilyn Hofstetter president Lois Gillispie first vice president Patty Damewood second vice president Betty Horton secretary Mary Ann Joseph treasurer.
The Aiken Alumnae Panhellenic honors Donna J. Collins and her mother Mrs. E Joshua Collins at a Bicentennial Musicale Tea on Sunday at 3 p.m. on the local campus. Retiring president Mrs. Robert Nathans installs 1976 77 officers. Reservations accepted until noon Saturday.
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