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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1980

Page

5

Marriage Ads as Cautionary Mirror of Modern Matrimony

An essay on marriage advertising explores humorous and candid ads from Georgia and Wisconsin, arguing ads reveal expectations and risks. It contrasts idealized promises with real life, noting thermostats, health issues, children, and fairness. The author reflects on commitment, planning, and compromise in marriage decisions.

Georgia Wisconsin

Half Sister Brother Love Letter Sparks California Question

A reader reveals she plans to marry a man who is also her half brother. She learned their fathers are the same, prompting concerns about California law on incest. Abby notes such marriage is illegal in California and elsewhere.

Abby Peter California Mrs. Clean

New Grad Margaret Smith Pioneers Nontraditional Education

Margaret K. Smith a 1980 USC Aiken graduate from New Ellenton Virginia native and former cosmetologist embodies the nontraditional student trend Returning to college in 1971 after a career she earned a psychology degree She was named outstanding psychology student in her division and earned broad support from family professors and peers before graduating last weekend seeking social services work.

Margaret K. Smith Usc-Aiken Smith USCA Gamma Beta Phi Virginia Ellenton Banksia Margaret Smith New Ellenton Mrs. Smith Social Services Elizabeth Harrington

Non-Traditional Students Grow in New College Trends

The article outlines how non-traditional and second career students, typically over 25, enroll for personal growth or new careers. Homemakers, retirees, and those changing paths pursue degrees in fields such as business and education, with USC Aiken professor Emilie Towler noting higher motivation and postsecondary impact.

Emilie Towler Usc-Aiken Sarah Caskey

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