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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1986
Page
5
A lighthearted column recounts Miss Fribish surviving a minor auto accident without injury. She laments aggressive chiropractor solicitations seen at the scene and imagines doctors advertising publicly, ending with a punchline about an overbearing chiropractor.
A humorous column from the Los Angeles Times Syndicate recounts Erma Bombeck and a husband obsessing over kitchen efficiency. The piece mocks overzealous organizing as he stacks boxes and freezes ice cream with lids, while she chronicles how chaos seeps into daily life.
The Aiken Department of Public Safety and the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce partner to expand fire education in schools aided by a $20,000 grant from the National Criminal Justice Association. The money funds in service teacher training, classroom manuals, and home smoke detectors while seeking more funds for filmstrips and supplies.
Eleanor Smeal, president of the National Organization for Women, says attitudes toward women's roles have changed and the movement is coming of age. She predicts a record number of women will win state and local offices and emphasizes equality and justice for all.
Edgefield residents oppose North Augusta's annexation of over 500 acres near U S 25 and I 20 plus 700 acres along West Martintown Road and I 20. One landowner plans to sue. Final reading of the ordinance set for October 20.
Johnston Town Council meets at 7 30 in Town Hall to discuss roofing bids for the Town Hall and Medical Building. The agenda includes Dogwood Lane annexation status review health insurance coverage and police fine increase per town clerk Irene Shealy.
Windsor Town Council will meet at 7 30 p m in Town Hall to swear in newly elected council member Lola M Savage and hear a report from the election commission. The town clerk Thelma Blackmon says committees will also present written reports.
Salley Town Council will convene at 7 30 in the Town Hall with no agenda released. The meeting covers local governance and community concerns for Salley residents.
Wilson College in Chambersburg Pennsylvania requires incoming freshmen to draft and sign roommate agreements covering study time music borrowing and other living arrangements. The process starts with a two page questionnaire asking to compare themselves to Oscar Madison or Felix Unger and aims to curb traditional roommate spats.
In Nashville veterans led by Willie Nelson contend with younger stars at the 20th annual Country Music Association awards. Nelson and Kris Kristofferson host a live CBS broadcast from the Grand Ole Opry House surveying nominees including Reba McEntire George Strait Randy Travis Gary Morris George Jones and Hank Williams Jr.
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