Holiday parties mark season shift in Aiken area
Weekend gatherings across Aiken featured Thanksgiving reunions and social events. John and Rachael Harte hosted relatives including Roberta Heyward and Dean Marshburn, with several Charleston and Raleigh guests. A Columbia debutante party showcased Susan Beattie and Stacey Speight with prominent local hosts, amid country themed decor and a Country Breakfast Dance at State Record Recreation Center.
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Aikenites
John
Rachael Harte
Rachael
Charles
Dean Marshburn
Raleigh
Jackie Baker
Stacey Speight
Columbia
Susan
Frank
Jane Beattie
Charlie Speight
Bill LaMotte
Carter Redds
Will Nelson
State Record Recreation Center
Debutante season kicks off at Columbia Cotillion gala
Susan Cole will debut at the Columbia Assembly on December 17 and as a daughter debutante on December 29 at the Columbia Cotillion. The Cotillion Club launched Christmas season with a Graniteville Armory dance filled with guests and live beach music.
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Susan
Stacey
Liz
George Spruell
Libby
Jack Taylor
John
Kay Bodenheimer
Dawson
Edith
Judy Ahlfield
Tama Hendley
Linda Warren
Beverly Dew
Beth Bodenheimer
Becky Taylor
Frank Townsend
Tad Dance
Cam Brown
Mark Haywood
Harry Garvin
John Schumacher
Kris Chaput
Ben Phibbs
Salem College
Brenda Dixon
Dave Brown
K.L. Cole
Newnan
King Dixon of
Laurens
University of Virginia
Columbia Assembly
Columbia Cotillion
Cotillion Club
Graniteville National Armory
Cotillion
Armory
Christmas Parades and Food Fundraiser Highlight Local Events
The annual New Ellenton Christmas Parade is set for Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Parade participation requires contacting Raymond Seigler at 652-2297. Nearby parades include Graniteville Vaucluse Warrenville Fire Department event on Dec. 4 at 4 30 p.m. and awards for bands and floats. St Elizabeth's St Thaddeus Church releases Cooking Around St Thaddeus for $5, with recipes for salt free diets and diabetics. Town and Country hosts a members only Christmas brunch at 10 a.m. at the Fermata Club. Augusta Chamber Ensemble will perform vocal music. Dolls for Salvation Army are on display by Pauline Crites. Aiken County Museum features David and Maggie Sacks furniture and David Stewart pottery until Dec. 31. The Retired Officers Association plans to install State Chapter officers.
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New Ellenton
The
Merchants and
Raymond Seigler
Graniteville
Vaucluse
Warrenville
Ladies Auxiliary
Adine Corley
Lucius Corley
St. Elizabeth's
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
St. Thaddeus
St. Elizabeth’s
Kay Pierce
Bobbie Sampson
Jean Huntoon
Dorothy Brill
Town and Country
Fermata Club
Louise Babb
Mary Prause
Augusta
North Augusta
Aiken
Pauline Crites
Salvation Army
Aiken County Museum
David
Maggie Sacks
David Stewart
Bookmobile Route and Officers Schedule Highlights
Wednesday route indicates bookmobile stops from 8:30 to 4 with a lunch break. Thursday lists new officers led by Lt Commander Medlock and includes Christmas gift exchange plans and library display timings.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Laurie
Wilson Plunkett
Vaughn
Charlie Heaton
Francis
Leonard Browder
Ann
John Woodard
Bob Leminick
Tommy
Julie Adams
Judy
Ron Jernigan
Gene
Barbara Kneece
Ron
Jerilyn Eaton
Dan
Jan Bacot
Gordon
Ann Parrott
James McNairs
Rufus
Aurie Gosnell
Suzette Cagle
Vicky
Mark Meyer
Jeanette
Larry Holley
Emily Ballard
Margaret
Harry Shealy
Gail
Roy McLain
Red
Kay Shirley
Betty
Bo Coward
Frances
Lewis Whittle
Mildred
Joe Spencer
Blanche Hankinson
Sabri Smith
Pearle Williams
Springfield
Ruby Johnson
Lillian Powell
Lena Courtney
Wilsie Aspinall
Lillian Jeffcoat
Pearle Timmerman
Mattie Weadon
Eva Ruth Swearingen
Blanche
Lynnda Bassham
W.F
Laurel Drive
Lynnda Bassham Aiken
Britain
Princess of Wales
Guildhall
Bobby Cheatham
Officers Association
Retired Officers Association
Correction Center
Morris Grocery
McClain’s
Sander’s
Monetta
Kneece
Hartley
Foxtown
Doolittle
Elko Fire Tower
Houndslake Country Club
Frank W. Medlock
USN
Merle R. Miller
USA
Homer B. Starks
USAR
Frank W. Spalding
USNR
R. Carter Scott
Chaplin
Aiken County
South Carolina Gas and Electric
Boiling Spring
Kline
Barnwell County Library
Lunch
Black’s
Hilda
Bamberg County Library
Pleasant Hill
Windsor
Woodward
Lambert's Art Center
Laurens SW
Bradberry
York SE
Chesterfield St. South
Control Warner
Aiken County Council
F.E.T
Uniroyal
Kmart
U.S
Aiken SC
Kendal
Kendall
Eawvacesr
DFP Naik
Ance Health Tips
By Bob Leminick
Lominick Pharmacy Wa
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