Fall Event Benefits Hitchcock Steeplechase in Aiken
The Aiken Hounds host a fall steeplechase this afternoon at 1 p m in Clark Field to benefit the Hitchcock Foundation preserving Atlantic Woods. The six-race meet over national fences offers a $10,000 Nations Bank Cup and a field of 11 horses. Tickets range from 5 to 10 dollars with family and parking options available. sponsors include Aiken Hounds NationsBank and Peninsula Corporation.
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Early shoppers flood stores as strong gift buying boosts sales
Wal Mart shoppers lined up before opening and opened to donate proceeds to the Children's Place. Electronics led purchases while Rose's drew hundreds awaiting doors with VCRs and dolls as big items. Kmart noted trees and popcorn tins popular as Belk reported sweatshirts and jewelry selling well amid a brisk day. Spokespersons expect a better day than last year despite a sluggish economy.
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Rose's
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Kmart
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Wicker
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Belk's
Income Gains Lift Hopes for Retailers in Holiday Season
U S government data show personal income rising 1 percent to a $5.13 trillion annual rate in October, the biggest gain in 10 months. Excluding one time effects, incomes up 0.4 percent. consumer spending up 0.7 percent to $4.16 trillion. Analysts say election uncertainty fading and job market stabilizing bode well for Christmas sales.
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Salvation Army Opens Christmas Drive In November Return
Salvation Army, led by Captain Siegfried Hackbarth, launches its annual Christmas drive in the first week of November with mail solicitations. Bell-ringing volunteers and kettles will target stores as the campaign seeks donations and support for the needy.
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Salvation Army
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Salvation Army bell ringers collect for holiday drive in Aiken
Volunteers from Lynn Brumit to Nella Vautmord ring bells at Kmart Wal Mart Aiken Mall Rose's and other stores. Capt Hackbarth says more days and shops possible if more volunteers join. Target is 70000 dollars this year after 60600 to 65000 last year. Call 648-0461 to volunteer and mail donations to Salvation Army P O Box 439 Aiken SC 29802. Other local fundraisers noted for the season.
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Wall Street Chalks Up Third Gain
New York stocks rose in a shortened session ahead of Thanksgiving as the Dow gained 15.94 to 3282.20, ending the week up 54.94. Advancers led decliners about 7 to 5 on the NYSE with volume around 106 million shares. Retailers expect brisk Christmas sales as rates turn upward from late 1960s lows.
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Economic growth tied to health of job market
Economists view growth as a key indicator of economic health while noting the job market has only recently shown signs of improvement despite six quarters of expansion.
Aiken Sends Yule Off To Joyful Start
Crowds gathered in The Alley at 5 30 p m as sunset lowered temperatures for Aiken’s annual Yuletide event Virginia Dun led Christmas carols and Pass It On while candles lit by families created a glow downtown Comet Gey bale near the courtyard and a blue light display from police cars accompanied the procession toward Barnwell Avenue to decorate a tree
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