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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1970
Page
5
Aiken area hosts and travelers mark visits from the Clements Marberts and families. Madine Wilkins returns from two months abroad with stays in Darien and Greensboro. Several local families hosted visitors including Lott Seale El Dada and Cothran relations, plus college students returning to UNC and Newberry.
The article traces how children’s clothing evolved from armor and petticoats to modern easy care fabrics. It contrasts historic constraints with today’s active wear and highlights a spray ironing aid for washables, while noting starch still accents party attire. A piano recital at the Milham home is announced.
Aiken Association women attended Ridgecrest for W M U Week with speakers from home and abroad. Senior Citizens plan a Friday weiner roast at Crosland Drive clubhouse. Pine Cone Garden Club awarded Yard of the Month to George and Mrs. Stowe for Lee Avenue yard color and grooming. Town and Country opened with a skit by Carole Westby featuring Bobby Jones and Jeanette Simpson. Refreshments were provided by the hospitality committee.
The Hungarian trade union publication Nep szava reports a 30 year old doctor earns only about 78 dollars monthly, with starting doctor salaries near 56.50. It notes an industrial worker averages 82.60 dollars, highlighting wage disparities in Vienna.
Clemson extension home furnishings specialist Julia B. Taylor explains converting an inconspicuous zipper comforter into a soft sleeping bag. The on bed item needs no storage, travels easy for pajama parties or summer camping, and returns after a wash. It includes matching pillow and duvet tote in colors from patchwork to modern prints.
A reader asks about revealing a 66 year old wife’s real age after 30 years of marriage to help a nephew who seeks a 30 year old bride. Abby advises against disclosure, noting it likely would not aid the cause. The second letter defends a childless lifestyle and urges persistence. Abby endorses the stance.
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Faroe Bond Jr announce the engagement of their daughter Susan Graham Bond to Dr. James Stuart Shaw son of Mrs William Ariel Shaw Jr of Kershaw and the late Mr Shaw. Susan is a graduate of Aiken High School and the University of South Carolina with a masters in librarianship from Emory University and works as librarian at the College of Dental Medicine USC Charleston. James Shaw is a USC graduate with a MD from Carolina and is completing an internship at the US Naval Hospital Balboa Park San Diego. The wedding is planned for September 26 at St Luke's Chapel USC Charleston.
The logo designed by Ray Price for the Carolina Opera Guild features three interconnected circles on a shield, symbolizing the interplay of music drama and dance that make up opera. Photo by Kosinski.
Chicago report states adults average 30 000 to 40 000 words in reading vocabulary. Dr William A LaPlante of Borg Warner Educational Systems notes about 300 words cover half of commonly used adult texts. A teaching system using audio visual tools centers on this 300 word core.
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