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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1970
Page
3
The Augusta Bird Club notes a north wind bringing a wave of winter migrants to yards. White-throat sparrows, juncos, ruby crowned kinglets, and black capped chickadees arrive after a slow weekend, with English sparrows and others reported elsewhere.
Lloyd Johnson of St Angela's Academy wins first place in the state Clean Air photo contest sponsored by the South Carolina Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association and the Tuberculosis Association of Edisto Savannah Area. He receives a $50 savings bond after earning a $25 area prize.
The Aiken floral business began when William Hite picked blooms from a yard Camellia tree and sold them to winter visitors. By 1970 the shop remained in Aiken under Beulah Warneke, now in a greenhouse that shelters the century-old Camellia. The Hite Estate partnership formed after Tracy Hite’s 1962 death. The showroom was remodeled in 1957 and the store operates 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with gifts and a long standing motto serving Aiken County.
Blatt wins unanimous re election as South Carolina House Speaker for a 16th term after a pre session caucus. The 74 year old Barnwell Democrat vows fair leadership and calls the 1971 session potentially the longest in state history.
A popular pub called the Cardinal sits opposite Archbishop's House in Westminster. Landlord Peter Broderick notes he has not seen John Cardinal Heenan from across the street, while other nearby eateries include The Bishop's Table and The Cardinal Grill.
The Aiken Standard delays judging of the grid football contest entries. Most games listed will not be played this weekend and the final judging will wait until all post weekend games occur. The deadline remains Friday at 5 p.m. November 20, with the $50 prize awaiting the winner.
J. Tom Gibson has joined the Prudential Insurance Company at the Aiken office in the Palmetto Savings and Loan Building. He is a University of Palm Beach graduate in business education. Gibson, his wife and two children reside on Cherry Drive SE.
The South Africa Church Unity Commission in its In Touch bulletin urged Anglican Congregational Presbyterian and Methodist churches to share facilities and manpower to improve effectiveness amid chronic manpower shortages and rising costs.
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