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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1973
Page
6
Estee Johnston, 87, still supports her family and community through sewing and decorating. She grew up on a farm near Aiken, funded her education, raised two children, and later helped nieces and nephews pursue schooling. She now works with her daughter Callye Reddock and collects missionary money for the county hospital.
November meeting of the Four Seasons Garden Club was hosted by Mrs. C L Dixon with co host Mrs. Dorma Guyton. New member Mrs. Jerry Fallon welcomed. bird care tips offered. living Christmas tree booklet distributed. Christmas show discussed. early Thoughts of Christmas by Miss Vickie Derrick. holiday decorations displayed. December dinner set at Town Tavern Augusta. engagement announcements accepted by The Aiken Standard.
Miss Joyce Carter became the bride of Mr Thomas Wayne Hunter on October 7 at the home of Peggy Davis in Columbia. The Rev Bruce of St Andrews Baptist officiated in the presence of family and close friends. Mrs Hunter is the daughter of Mr and Mrs L W Carter of Aiken. Mr Hunter is the son of Mr Edwin Hunter and the late Mrs Hunter of Columbia. A reception followed at the home. The couple reside at Briargate Apartments Broad River Road Columbia.
Graniteville residents note a new sign on Swint Street named for the late Samuel Swint. The column also reports births and visits, including Catherine Odom’s family welcoming Susan Elizabeth Thomason on November 12 at Aiken County Hospital, with extensive family connections listed.
Corpus Christi announces the marriage of Janis Ranon to Sanley Jackson Snipes. The couple wed October 14 at the First Baptist Church of Flour Bluff with Rev. William Brown officiating. They reside in Aiken with her parents, Dearrel D. Isbell and Mrs. Isbell.
By NONA RENEW Hospital grandparents are Mrs Thel ma McCarty of Aiken and Mr and Mrs Harold Renew of Stiefeltown. Among those having November birthdays are Dorothy Brown, Mary Stephenson, Evie Hayes, Nelson Posey, Hugh Weeks, Mattie Arender, Luther Chassereau and Maggie Smith.
Aiken Camellia Club selects B T Barnes Jr as general show chairman for the annual Camellia Show set for January 26 and 27 at Minnie Kennedy Junior High School. Committee roles announced. show co sponsors include the Aiken Council of Garden Clubs and Farmers and Merchants Bank. Silver awards to be given in 20 categories including a Best Japonica honor in open county competition.
A travel note recounts a recent visit to Peru. It praises Machu Picchu and Peru as a worthy destination beyond a quick stop. It mentions Lima and Cuzco and notes the varied climates from Amazon headwaters to Andes mountains.
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