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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1985
Page
5
Excerpts from Lewis Grizzard's column share in a humorous yet biting look at beauty standards in America. He recalls childhood taunts and social awkwardness, noting shifts in perception from ridicule to ironic validation as an adult.
On October 21 events include the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 marking Nelson's lasting fame. Also observed are Will Carleton Day, Samuel Taylor Coleridge's Birthday, Edison’s incandescent lamp anniversary, Jamaica National Heroes Day, and Taiwan Overseas Chinese Day with various observances noted in Chase's Annual Calendar of Events.
Pat Seely of Aiken discusses league play, entry fees, and gear for various leagues including Pat's Sub Shop and His and Her. She notes typical costs under four dollars to join, about four fifty per week to bowl, and outlines rules, equipment tips, and strategies for beginners and seasoned players.
A raconteur recalls a day at Aiken Bowl finger ache after a first bowling outing. Despite early gutter balls and a lone strike in game two, the day shines as he learns the joy of bowling and shares the moment with a reporter and photographer.
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