Battle Of The Dolls Invades Toy Stores
An interview with G I Joe as the battle for toy shelf space intensifies against Rambo. The 1960s figure recalls shrinking from 11.5 inches to four inches after the 1973 oil embargo and promises a new seven and a half foot aircraft carrier priced at 100 to 120 dollars as a deterrent in a market keen on patriotic action figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.I. Joe
Rambo
Barbie
Cobra Command
G.I. Joe Team
Joe
Personal Finance Planning talk by Nathaniel J Berry
Nathaniel J Berry, IDS American Express, spoke to the Aiken Chapter of Professional Secretaries International on Personal Finance Planning. He outlined four interrelated areas and urged goal setting, inventory of resources, needs analysis, planning, implementation and periodic review. Berry licensed in SC and GA since 1983. The Officers of the Aiken Camellia Club for 1985 86 are Thomas C Evans president and others. The club meets Oct 10 with a November symposium on plant varieties and a January Camellia Show at USC Aiken. The Suburban Garden Club held fall meetings at Mrs. Julian Dunbar’s home with Mary Mueller presenting Silk and Dried Arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel J. Berry
IDS
American Express, Inc
Aiken
Professional Secretaries International
Berry
American Express
South Carolina
Georgia
Aiken Camellia Club
Thomas C. Evans
Paul A. Dahler
Warrenton Burns
B.T. Barnes
Evans
The
American Camellia So
Surburban Garden Club
Julian Dunbar
Gerald Copley
Mary Mueller
50 Plus Duponters Meet for Equality in ERO Effort
The 50 Plus Duponters held their first meeting on Sept 25 at Ryan's Steak House to form unity for equality in ERO early retirement opportunity. The group announced Jan 29 1985 and began March 1 with weekly meetings and funds to promote issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan’s Steak House
Jaycee Fair Schedule Details In Aiken Area
The Jaycee Fair runs at the Aiken site on U.S. 1 with Wednesday Merchant's Night. Gate hours vary by day from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets cost 1 and rides cost 7 for all night. 10 tickets for 2 on Sunday. Concessions by Deggeller and two local stands plus Shriners and Jaycees serving foods. Regular admission 1.50, free for children under 1. Parking is free.
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Bob
Horton
Deggeller
Shriners
North Augusta Jaycees
U.S. 1
Aiken
Birth Announcements From Aiken Community
Birth notices list Erica Nicole Mitchell daughter of Harold and Stephanie Mitchell with siblings Yolanda Willie and Adrianne of Barnwell and grandparents in Alma Georgia and Miami Florida. Rebecca Elizabeth Stephens daughter of Freddie Stephens with grandparents in Aiken and Wallins Creek Kentucky. Candi Rae Stallings daughter of Marion Stallings with grandparents in Aiken. Mickey Barlow Brooks son of Jesse Earl Brooks with siblings Travis Earl and grandparents in Richmond Virginia and Wagner. Curtis Allen Ginnery son of Kirt and Kim Ginnery with siblings Tiffany and grandparents in Valcuse and Aiken. Wesley Patterson Jr. son of Anna Lee and Wesley Patterson with brother Andre Serrell and grandparents in New Ellenton and Aiken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erica Nicole Mitchell
Harold and
Stephanie Mitchell
Yolanda
Willie
Adrianne
Barnwell
Henry Mitchell
Alma
Jonathan Harris
Miami
Fla
Aiken
Rebecca Elizabeth Stephens
Freddie Stephens
Allie Stephens
Mandy Southerland
Wallins Creek
Ken
Kirt
Kim Ginnery
Tiffany
Jack Eugen Ginner
Betty Ginnery
Valcluse
Charles
Farlene Gardner
Wesley Patterson Jr
Anna Lee
Wesley Patterson
Andre Serrell
Robert Patterson
New Ellenton
Elizabeth Walker
Dance Troupes Receive Grants
Reynold Levy of the AT&T Foundation announced 1985 86 touring grants totaling 205000 to American Ballet Theatre Dance Theatre of Harlem and the Paul Taylor Dance Company. The grants are the largest ever given by a corporation to these groups. Levy said dance is a vital 20th century art form that must be seen live.
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New York
Reynold Levy
At&t Foundation
American Ballet Theatre
The
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Paul Taylor Dance Company
Levy
Community events calendar highlights in Aiken area
A dense list of local events runs through October and into mid month. Art classes meet Wednesdays at Rose Hill Art Center for ages 11 to 18, and Gail Dedman's paintings and sculptures are on view at the Aiken County Historical Museum through Oct 11. A walkathon for cystic fibrosis is set Oct 12 at H Odell Weeks Center with prizes for fundraisers.
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Rose Hill Art Center
Gail Dedman
Aiken County
H. Odell Weeks Center
Aiken Music Teachers’ Association
Mr. Gatti’s
Aiken
Amadeus
Board of Realtors
Palmetto Building
Chesterfield St. S
National Federation of the Blind
Kalmia Plaza
Aiken Artist Guild
Columbia
Bev Williams
Barbara Cheetham
Diane Feaster
Graniteville High School
Westlake Country Club
Aiken County Hairdresser Association
Pat
Mental Health Association
LBC
P. O
Clearwater
S.C
Pilot Club of
Tri-Development Center
Kellah Cleckley
Edmunds
Linden St
A.A. Valley Group
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
Gloverville
Al-Anon Family Group
Margaret J. Weston Health Center
Ponce de Leon Ave
North Augusta
Knights of Columbus
Spaulding
Aiken County Health Department
First Presbyterian Church
Barnwell Ave
Donald R. Nimms
North Augusta Church of Christ
New Life Group
Narcotics Anonymous
Aiken Community Hospital
Aiken Technical College
Senior Citizens Bridge
Senior Citizens Clubhouse
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Nathaniel
Camellia
Aiken County Rescue Squad
Aiken Lions Club
Aiken Nursing Home Family Auxiliary
Jan McRee
Clemson Extension Service
Aiken Rotary Club
Ramada Inn
Aiken Sertoma Club
Western Sizzlin
Kalmia Toastmasters Club
Ryans Steak House
Whiskey Road
Lower Savannah
Leavelle-Mc Campbell
Graniteville
Maternity
Wagener
Town Hall
Aiken Bicycle Club
Aiken Central Al-Anon Family Group
Aiken County Council
Jaycee Fair
Erma Bombeck
Aiken Standard
P.O
Aiken County Historical Museum
Newberry St
Aiken County Mental Health Association
Aiken Jaycees
Aiken Newcomers’ Club
Houndslake Country Club
Aiken Optimist Club
Western Steer
Aiken’s Wakin
Aiken Area Council On Aging
Ambucs
Bath Lodge
Smith-Hazel Recreation Center
Charley Britt
Channel 12
Quincy’s
S & S Cafetaria
Overeaters Anonymous
Redd’s Branch Baptist Church
REACH
Senior Citizens Club
Aiken County Recreation Center
Hasting Wyman
Crampton Durban
Fred Cavanaugh
P.m
Robert E. Bowen
Laurens St
Steades E
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