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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1971

Page

3

Talk To Plants Says USC Botanist In Columbia

Harry E. Shealy a USC A botany professor in Columbia notes growing interest in talking to plants. He cites experiments on plant responses to sounds and stresses but emphasizes plants are not inanimate and respond to light gravity and care. He shares plant anecdotes including a Christmas cactus and fern care.

Mary Harry E. Shealy Columbia USCA Shealy USC Sheala

Dear Abby Advice Column Collage

A reader asks how to handle past life as a nun while pursuing a new office job. Abby advises not to fear others' fascination and urges authenticity without overdisclosure.

Abby

Omega Chapter gathers for Turkey Time poetry event

Carolyn Mitchell leads Omega Chapter Beta Sigma Phi in a Thanksgiving poetry program. Members write a second rhyming line to a given line. The chapter plans a Christmas parade car entry with Judy Gay, Valentine Queen, and Ann Taylor, Girl of the Year. A progressive dinner is set for December 10 at three member homes. Mary Allan Woodhead and Jane Foster hosted at the Foster residence.

Carolyn Mitchell Omega Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Judy Gay Valentine Queen Ann Taylor Joan Haase Judy Berry George Towns Mary Allan Woodhead

Garden Makers Hear Artist Mrs Phillips Speak on Life

Mrs Frank Phillips local artist spoke to Garden Makers on Art As a Way of Life, showing nature scenes and portraits. She discussed work with a Pine Crest special education class and volunteers as an art teacher for a 6th grade class.

Frank Phillips Paul Dahlen Easter Seal Center

Are You Wearing Your Lady Bug for Aiken Hospital Drive

The 44th annual donation day for Aiken County Hospital raised over half of its $5,000 goal as donations continued. Sponsored by the Aiken County Hospital Auxiliary and chaired by Mrs Wesley E Hawkins, the drive seeks funds for a new operating table and obstetrical stretcher. Donations can be mailed to PO Box 298 in Aiken South Carolina 29801. contributors receive a lucky lady bag.

Aiken County Hospital Wesley E. Hawkins Aiken S.C

Slaughter of New Orleans Announces Birth of Daughter Ashley Elizabeth

Mr and Mrs Glenn Slaughter of New Orleans announce the birth of a daughter named Ashley Elizabeth on November 5. Mrs Slaughter is the former Brenda Grice, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hastings Grice of Aiken. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harold Slaughter, also of Aiken.

Glenn Slaughter New Orleans Ashley Elizabeth Slaughter Brenda Grice Hastings Grice Aiken Harold Slaughter

Edgefield Historical Society to Meet at Edgefield Church

The 32nd annual Edgefield County Historical Society meeting is set for Friday November 26 at 2 30 p m in Edgefield Methodist Church. Bob Liner of Greenwood will speak on regional historical activities with color slides of Edgefield spots.Miss June Nicholson's missionary work in China will be commemorated and a life sketch by her niece. A tea will follow at Magnolia Dale.

The Edgefield County Historical Society Edgefield Methodist Church Bob Liner Greenwood Savannah Edgefield June Nicholson China Eugene Eaddy P.F. Henderson Magnolia Dale

Miss Laura Verenes Presented to the Governor at Carillon Ball

Senator Gilbert E. McMillan names Miss Laura Verenes from Aiken to be presented to the Governor at the Carillon Ball in the Carolina Coliseum Columbia. The freshman at Columbia College is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Verenes. The Carillon Ball began in 1953 and is a premier state social event led by the Governor and Mrs John West.

Gilbert E. McMillan Laura Verenes Carolina Coliseum Columbia Ties Verde Arthur Verenes Lakeside Aiken Columbia College John West Verenes

Club donation to Aiken County Hospital for Donation Day

The club gave $25 to the Aiken County Hospital for Donation Day. The meeting was hosted at the home of Mrs Edward Cushman with Mrs Joseph Halford, Mrs Carl Hair, and Mrs W C Schmidt as co hosts.

Aiken County Hospital Edward C. Cushman Joseph Halford Carl Hair W.C Schmidt

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