Birds Take Center Stage At Green Gardeners Meeting
The Green Gardeners Club heard Mrs. J. W. Mercke describe South Carolina as ideal for birdwatching noting migration routes mountains and eastern salt marshes that yield diverse bird life. She distributed a list of 104 Aiken area species and praised birding for study and conservation. The gathering at Edith Wallenberg's home featured Darcy Lott assisting.
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South Carolina
J. W. Mercke
Green Gardeners Club
Edith Wallenberg
Darcy Lott
Mercke
Aiken
Gull saga traced from near extinction to urban pest
Naturalist Frank Graham Jr. chronicles the 150 year rise of gulls from endangered shores to modern abundance in Gulls a Social History. He argues human fashion and wasteful habits shaped their dramatic population shifts from the plumage trade to dumps and processing plants.
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Milbridge
Maine
Frank Graham Jr
Graham
America
Dear Abby Readers Offer Unorthodox Marriage Thoughts
A reader column features four letters about unconventional weddings, hosting etiquette, estranged mother son conflict, and a dog noise complaint. Advice covers embracing the bride’s plans, reciprocal hosting, seeking counseling, and legal steps for dog-related nuisance.
Luncheon Menu for Aiken Area No 1 School December 1 5
The December lunch menu lists daily offerings for Aiken Area No 1 School from Monday to Friday. Dishes include Pista with Maline Sausage on Monday, Hamurger with sides on Tuesday, spaghetti with beef on Thursday, and hot dogs on Friday, with assorted sides, desserts, and beverages.
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Aiken Area NO. 1
Leaves and Garden Notes From Aiken Front Yards
Gardening notes describe gold leaves on a linden tree near George's Funeral Home, red roses in the Eubanks garden, and a season of pansy planting. It recalls bridge views on Laurens Street, old Arbouthnott garden, and Gus the tree at the town bridge. The piece urges mulching steps and care for camellias and gerberas.
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George
Eubanks
Laurens Street
Arbouthnott
Morgan
Louis Phillipe
Gus
H. C
Lehman
Department of Public Works
Parks Commission
Poster Contest Centers Around Christ's Birth
The Knights of Columbus sponsor a poster contest on Christmas as Christ's Birthday for ages 8 to 18. Posters sized 18x20 to 22x28 inches will be judged on artistic and religious expression with prizes of 25, 15, and 5 dollars. Entries become property of the Knights and will be displayed in store windows. bring to St Mary’s Parish Hall December 13 from 9 a.m. to noon or leave at St Mary Help of Christians rectory before December 13 with name address age and phone on back.
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Knights of Columbus
St. Mary's Parish Hall
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic
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