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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1985
Page
6
A nostalgic essay notes that 92 percent of Americans dislike talking to answering machines. The narrator recalls misdialed calls and family reliance on machines, joking about beep greetings and the unending presence of voicemail in modern life.
A syndicated columnist portrays a chaotic scene as Erma Bombeck uses a taped voice exchange to mock answering machines. She imagines family calls, awkward timing, and the humor of a mother attempting to reach her children while they avoid her.
Joseph E May of Locust Grove Oklahoma completed basic training and is assigned to Chanut AFB Illinois for further aircraft maintenance instruction. Michael H Sharpe from Goose Creek South Carolina reports to the Philippines with the 1961st Information Systems Group after prior duty in South Korea. Bernard T Robinson of Wagener South Carolina completed the Army personnel administration specialist course at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana. Calvin Corley Jr promoted to sergeant first class in the U S Army, serving with the 2nd Support Battalion in West Germany. Mackie S Snipes reenlisted at Eglin AFB Florida as an aircraft maintenance specialist with the 3246th Organizational Maintenance Squadron. David P Long from North Augusta graduated from the U S Air Force missile electronic equipment program and will serve with the 91st Strategic Missile Wing at Minot AFB North Dakota. Dana E Trimble of Jackson completed field artillery OSUT at Fort Sill Oklahoma and is a 1985 Silver Bluff High School graduate. Willie Richardson Jr of Aiken arrived for duty with the 8th Infantry Division in West Germany.
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission designates the Neil Simon Ambassador and Virginia Theatres as landmarks, with possible further protections ahead. Owners warn stricter controls could hinder show production and raise bureaucratic hurdles. Ethan Geto of the Nederlander Theatre Organization criticizes the move for lacking clear guidelines.
Clem son University Extension Service sponsors a day long seminar on Tuesday December 3 at the Aiken County Agricultural Services Center 1555 Richland Ave East. A $2.50 registration fee covers materials. Pre registration is requested by calling 6496911. For more information contact Janice McRee at 6496911.
Local calendar lists A A groups and Al Anon meetings at Linden Street venues in Aiken and North Augusta. Museums and clinics in Aiken County host hours and clinics at Newberry Street, Margaret Weston Center, and Odell Weeks Center with services from health department and Turkey Shoot events at V F W Post 5877.
The upcoming listings announce the Hospital Auxiliary of Aiken County donation drive for scholarships, Salvation Army Christmas aid applications, Clay M. Rice silhouette reservations, Gregg Park Miss Merry Christmas pageant entries, a W F W Post 5877 dance, and museum and concert happenings. Also noted are Christmas crafts, Tour of Homes, a Christmas parade, Town and Country Club brunch, and a Women's Aglow Fellowship Christmas celebration with guest speakers and music.
Local clubs and representatives should submit event notices to The Aiken Standard at P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802. Please send notices at least two working days before publication to ensure inclusion.
Nikos Mikalis left medicine after a long inner search to become a weaver and fashion designer. He now produces two main collections yearly with handwoven fabrics, blends textures, and sells jackets, sweaters, skirts and pants from $300 to $800. He operates from his Ashland studio and employs other artisans to assist production.
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