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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1982
Page
3
Aiken residents faced six early morning house fires in two months with no fatalities. Inspector Pete Frommer says smoke detectors could have reduced damage and urges every home to install at least two units, one outside the kitchen and one by the bedroom.
The Aiken Ministerial Association and several churches announce Thanksgiving services across the area. The Aiken Community Thanksgiving Service is tomorrow at 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Bill Johnston, with offerings to Aid the Aiken Counsel on Aging. Other gatherings include First Baptist Church 7 p.m., All Saints Anglican 5:30 p.m. and 10 a.m., Christian Science 11 a.m., St. Mary Help of Christians 9 a.m. Holy Communion. North Augusta hosts a 7:30 p.m. service at First Baptist led by Rev. Sam Miglarese, sponsored by Grace United Methodist, First Baptist, Holy Trinity Lutheran, Fairview Presbyterian, St. Bartholomew Episcopal and Our Lady of Peace. Warrenville hosts its sixth annual Community Thanksgiving Service at Warrenville United Methodist Church with Rev. H L Rudd. Bath United Methodist hosts a Thanksgiving Dinner noon to 1 p.m. for those eating alone.
Clemson Extension Service leader Dr. R Lynn Harwell told the Aiken Rotary Club Farm City Week aims to improve producer consumer relations not to alienate either side. He warned bumper stickers can harm relations and said farmers lack political representation and a voice on irrigation.
Aiken County invites entries for multiple Christmas parades with set deadlines. Aiken parade deadline December 7 with rain dates December 11 at 10 AM or December 12 at 1 PM. North Augusta parade deadline December 8 with parade December 12 at 3 PM. New Ellenton parade December 10 at 7 PM. contact Raymond Seigler at 652 2297. Graniteville Vaucluse Warrenville parade December 4 at 4 30 PM. contacts Adine Corley 663 6472 or Nancy Scott 663 7380.
County and city offices, libraries, and many businesses in Aiken and North Augusta observe Thanksgiving closures. The Aiken County Office Complex and library shut Thursday and Friday, the municipal building closes Thursday, and City Hall in North Augusta closes Thursday and Friday with regular hours resuming Monday. Garbage pickup moves to Wednesday and Friday. newspaper offices close at noon. Banks and the Aiken Standard observe holiday hours.
The Aiken Hounds begin their season on Thanksgiving morning with a drag hunt in Hitchcock Woods at 11 o clock. The blessing of the hounds will be given by Revs Mellie and Howard Hickey. Joint masters are Mrs George H Bostwick and Mrs William Haggard.
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