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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1976
Page
6
A collection of Dear Abby excerpts covers TIRED OF ACTING seeking love after eight years of marriage, ALONE's winging, SICK OF TIPPING praising waitstaff effort, and etiquette notes on invitations. Abigail Van Buren weighs in on marriage, tipping fairness, and RSVP practicality.
Miss Susan Renee Bell and J Douglas Perkins Jr plan a November 26 evening ceremony. Announcement by Leonard and Susan Bell of Aiken notes bride’s grandparents and groom’s Graniteville connections with high school graduations and Graniteville Company employment.
The Aiken Artist Guild will open its fall exhibition this Sunday in the upstairs gallery at 116 Laurens Street. The show runs through Oct 29 with an artists only critique on Saturday at 8 p.m. A reception for artists and friends is Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. The guild, founded in 1967 by local artists, has grown from six members to 58 and invites the public to view and purchase the paintings.
Eyesherea Arlidian Childs became the new daughter of Mr and Mrs Tommy Childs of New Ellenton on Sept 21 at the Aiken Community Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Andrew Graham Sr of New Ellenton and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Tommy Childs Sr of Johnston.
Holiday Inn operates about 272,000 rooms across more than 1,700 locations in the United States and 44 other countries, offering dependable hotel choices for travelers worldwide.
Miss Donne Autry and Mr Jer ry Lloyd Hutto plan to wed November 26 at Warrenville First Baptist Church. Autry, daughter of the late Evelyn Fulmer, is a USC Aiken psychology and nursing graduate and a registered nurse at Aiken Community Hospital. Hutto’s grandparents include Irene Hutto and the late Arnold Hutto, along with the Widener and Hutto families of Aiken and Warrenville.
Members heard Mrs. Emily Towler vice chair of the Aiken County School Board speak on the November School Referendum. Ron Fronthroth and John Schilling praised Troop 146 for five years of recycling support and presented Scout mugs. The group planned October art programs at Kalmia Hill and Oakwood schools and noted Meals on Wheels and Child Development Center volunteer activities.
The Third Annual South Carolina Christmas Queen Pageant seeks entrants. Sponsored by Lynn Sims Fashion College, the event is Nov 9 at 7 p.m. at Columbia's Carolina Inn. Categories include Miss Junior Miss Little Miss and Wee Miss with age rules and a photo award. Entry blanks are at Lynn Sims Fashion College 1929 Marion Street Columbia. Tickets at the door.
Cheryl Lynn Duncan and Johnnie Ivey Tindall III announce their engagement. Both graduates of Aiken High School, the couple plans a Nov 21 wedding at North Aiken Baptist Church. Grandparents listed include Mrs. Evelyn Richardson and the late Lonnie Richardson, and Mrs Florence Whisenant.
What's Going On lists the Fall Rummage Sale by Church Women United of Aiken at Friendship Baptist Church October 15 and 16 with donations sought and proceeds aiding charities. Also notes Country Gardeners Club meeting and Spiritual Frontiers Fellowship event with Dr. Heslip speaking on Meditation and a Friday change of meeting date.
The 1977 William S. Boyd Piano Competition offers 1500 in cash prizes and a guest appearance with the Augusta Symphony. It runs June 3 and 4 in Augusta with concerto and solo rounds. Preliminary auditions are via taped performances with a April 9 deadline.
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