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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1976
Page
6
Abby notes 35 of 50 states use driver licenses to identify organ donors under the Anatomical Gift Act. Donor stickers authorize removal of organs after death for transplants, with safeguards. Readers may contact state motor vehicle departments or the National Kidney Foundation for details.
Gardening in Aiken discusses cold wet conditions ideal for pansy planting. It covers potting methods, spacing, and weekly fertilizing with Plant Marvel, plus notes on oaks and ginkgo trees, care for potted plants, and camellia displays as autumn turns to winter with possible freezing night hints.
Jack Church and David Scotten earned Eagle Scout ranks at Troop 110 Fall Court of Honor. Church, son of John P. and wife, is a junior at Aiken High in Mu Alpha Theta and Hiking Club. saxophonist in varsity band. Order of the Arrow. NRA Expert rating. Scotten, son of William C. and wife, is a sophomore at Aiken High in German Club. first chair trombone in varsity band. Camp Linwood Hayne staff in 1976. Order of the Arrow. Presentation by L. R Chandler Yamasee District Program Chairman.
Collegiate notes note Lee Ann Mappus of Aiken among 12 new inductees into Omicron Delta Kappa at the College of Charleston founded in 1914 at Washington and Lee University. USCA engineering students toured the Savannah River Plant November 3 guided by E I duPont staff from SRL and USCA engineers.
The New Century Power House, Delaware’s first water powered electricity plant, has been rebuilt on the original site at Hagley Museum in Wilmington. The turbine generator powers other exhibits on the 200 acre property, illustrating early Du Pont mill industry for visiting students and tour groups. The project gained support from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a private nonprofit chartered by Congress.
The Aiken Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind holds its monthly meeting Friday November 19 at 7 pm in Weeks Recreation Center with officer elections and Christmas party plans. A music organ recital by Donald E. Dupee Jr. Sunday November 21 at 7 30 pm at St Johns United Methodist Church sanctuary features works by Buxtehude Bach Manz Hancock Pinkham and Oldroyd. Dog Obedience Class graduation exercises Monday at 6 30 pm at H O Weeks Activities Center. November meeting of the Aiken County Association for Retarded Citizens Tuesday at 8 pm Kalmia Hill School includes a film on mental retardation and officer elections.
Military briefs report Thomas Wayne Loftin of Aiken entered the Navy on November 12 and undergoing basic training at NATC Great Lakes Illinois. Lorie L Fulmer of Graniteville and Elmore James of Wagener joined the Delay Entry Program on November 16 and will enter active duty after graduation in June 1977.
The Alpha Delta Kappa Delta Chapter held a regular meeting at Betty Owens’s home. Guest speaker Frank Galardi from the Aiken County Sheriff’s Department spoke on crime prevention. A brief business meeting planned the Christmas dinner. Airmen Clarence T. Weathersbee and Tony Martin completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and are assigned to Chanute AFB Illinois for aircraft maintenance training. Weathersbee is son of Marlene Weathersbee of Williston and Martin is son of Mr. and Mrs Willie J. Martin of Ridge Spring.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Aiken of Riverside California announce the birth of a daughter named Miah Lee Aiken born Saturday November 13. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Aiken of Aiken. Andres welcomes her new sister home.
The Aiken Recreation Department announces upcoming graduation events and plans. Details include dates, venue considerations, and participation guidelines for graduates and families.
Announcement forms are available at the Aiken Standard office located at 124 Rutland Drive for publishing wedding and engagement notices.
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