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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1970
Page
5
Aiken fashion scene shows three buyers stocking midi and maxi winter styles. Mrs Judy Barnard and Beth Douglas model outfits as students and employees in the local retail scene, signaling a shift toward longer coats for the cold season.
The column lists multiple births with dates in October 1970 including Michael Bovee Whitt and Tricia Diane Tatman, plus entries for Karen Currie Elizabeth Musick and Kelli Breeland, and adoption of Laura Mizell. It also praises local theatre Barefoot in the Park and the Aiken Artist Guild exhibit at the Pine Room, with remarks on Dr. John Crawford’s Canadian health official background and praise for Aiken’s warmth.
November is a month for garden upkeep with raking leaves to the compost, trimming spent annuals and pruning dead limbs. Remove plant supports, tidy lawns, and spade beds, optionally turning in manure. Plant additions to bright holly specimens like Buford and native yaupon, note cedar waxwings’ berry interest, and observe deodara cone displays.
Mrs. Phil Chowning presented a program on Christmas decorations at the Four Seasons Garden Club meeting hosted by Mrs. S. G. Christine with co host Mrs. H. W. Wessinger. She demonstrated techniques using about 60 decorations and answered questions. President Mrs. J. M. Boswell urged public participation in the Christmas decorating contest and preparations for the Aiken Camellia Society Show in February. The December meeting will be at Town Tavern in Augusta for a Christmas party with members and husbands.
Letter responses tackle honesty with children in family breakups and a reader's plea for romance in marriage. Abby cautions against lies and endorses truth. A secretary voices boundaries with a boss and suggests monetary appreciation instead of inappropriate affection.
Mrs. Robert C. Milham of Aiken will present an organ concert at Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Augustine this Sunday with Dr. Milham offering commentary. It marks the couple’s third Trinity Church concert, showcasing Mrs. Milham’s acclaimed skills on organ piano harpsichord and her extensive training at Wesleyan Westminster Juilliard Northwestern Alfred and further study with Dr. Claire Coci.
The Camellia Club meets at 8 p.m. in the civic room of Palmetto Federal Building. P L Horne of Columbia, former South Carolina Camellia Society president, speaks. Officers listed: William M. Cliff president, B T Barnes vice president, Mrs Warrington W Burns secretary, Frampton Durban treasurer. Paul Dahlen chairs the annual Aiken Camellia Show on Feb 6 and 7.
Garden Council president Mrs J C Rushton announced plans for a Christmas decorating contest in cooperation with the Aiken Chamber of Commerce. Open to the public with categories for homes religious and exterior displays commercial windows and churches. No entry fee. Also named Mrs Mackey Scott as chair for the Spring Plant Bazaar. Anti pollution chairman Mrs Lonnie Garvin distributed reprints on low phosphate detergents and cleaners.
Miss Anna Marie Sywulka a missionary to Central America will speak at 7 30 p m Sunday services at Pine View Baptist Church New Ellenton She is a guest of Rev and Mrs T L Hamilton of North Augusta and a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of South Carolina.
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