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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1973
Page
5
A Marine asks about first cousins marrying and medical guidance, a bachelor seeks a neighbor’s name, a mother questions gifts for a quiet wedding, and a note advises a real divorce before remarriage. Abby answers with practical guidance and etiquette tips.
In New Ellenton 78 year old Emmett Cole widow, known as Grandmother Cole, recalls her colorful life. Born White Feather in an Indian village, she aided families, served as deputy sheriff, cooked for outlaw figures including Pretty Boy Floyd and John Dillinger, and raised six children after several marriages. Now blind, she lives with her daughter and remains active in a senior citizens club.
Collegiate Notes report MAC COURTNEY son of Mr and Mrs Henry C Court ney of Aiken earned a BS in Pharmacy at the University of South Carolina on May 12. He is married to Stephanie West of Aiken and works as pharmacist at the Student Health Center in Columbia. Newberry College will confer BA degrees on four Aiken area residents MICHAEL RAY CONDAY JUDITH LILLIAN EMSLIE DAVID DREW HORVATH and DANIEL OWEN SANDBERG with ceremonies on May 27.
In The Tea Leaves notes Terri Baker, fiancée of Dickie Gibbons, busy with two showers and upcoming nuptials. Terri, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Baker of Franklyn Square, works at the South Arian branch of Farmers and Merchants and enjoys crafts. Dickie is a cost accountant for Daniels Construction. The column also mentions a Charleston weekend for John and Mrs. Thomas, a May 27 music recital at Aiken Junior High, and a Myrtle Beach vacation for the Goforths. Mr. Sexton retires from DuPont, prompting a move to Tennessee June 1.
Mrs. W. L. Sawyer and Mrs. Rebecca George of Cuthbert arrive in Johnston and depart with Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards for Lynchburg Virginia to visit Tom Hash and baby Anna. Anna Hash is christened May 13 at Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church with Rev. James G. Thompson officiating.
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