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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1984
Page
8
Frances Eleanor Chapman and Patrick Lloyd Mixon wed at St John s United Methodist Church with Rev John Hipp officiating. The couple, both from Aiken families, plan to reside in Montmorenci after a Hilton Head Island honeymoon.
Vicki Teresa Speed and Joseph Jackson Gaines Jr. wed at Hopeland Gardens with Rev. James Rivers officiating. The bride’s parents gave her in marriage. attendants included maid of honor Sheila Griffin and bridesmaids Dianne Davis Carolyn Desimone Karen Gaines Elizabeth Herlong. Best man was Judge Joseph J Gaines. groomsmen included Edward Speed Jr and brothers Mark and Mike Gaines. They planned a Hawaii honeymoon. Mrs. Speed, a 1975 Medical College of Georgia graduate, directs Physical Medicine at Humana Hospital Augusta. Mr. Gaines, a 1980 UGA biology graduate, will finish his MD at MCG in June and begin a pathology residency in July at Talmadge Memorial Hospital.
Teresa Lee Workman daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack W Shirley of Graniteville married Brian Melvin Shirley Wednesday at the Probate Court with Lila J Hair officiating. The couple left for Edisto Beach and will reside in Graniteville. The bride attended Midland Valley High School and works at Wendy s. the groom also attended Midland Valley High and works at Augusta Newsprint Co.
The Aiken County Public Library hosts a six part series titled Search for the Nile in May with screenings every Thursday at 2 30 p m at 435 Newberry St SW The May 24 film The Great Debate features two explorers disputing Nile source claims with one explorer later found dead by his own gun The final film Find Livingston about Henry Stanley's search to locate Dr Livingston screens May 31 The Aiken Recreation Department also offers May activities including adults tennis lessons from May 22 at Virginia Acres courts.
Registration open for Summer Day Camp at H Odell Weeks and Smith Hazel centers. Two sessions for ages 4-7 (June 4-29) and 8-10 (July 9-August 3) run Monday through Friday 9 am to 2 pm with in city rates 25 to 30 dollars and out of city 30 to 35 dollars, plus crafts trips shirts and weekly movies. Also scuba class starts June 7 at 7:30 pm with 105 in city and 110 out of city including materials and cert. Jerry Couch instructor. Homemaker Club meets May 30 at St Phillip church Warrenville.
A May note describes two pair of goldfinches lingering beyond typical season, one male with a black mask and another with a cap, and mentions July nesting hints in Aiken County. Brown thrashers raise their brood nearby while cardinals are late to appear, prompting questions about feeding stations influencing patterns.
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