Hungarian refugee aids Easter Island quest and USC library
Dr. Gabriel S. Ayres, a Hungarian refugee who left in 1956, now supervises USC Aiken’s new Cassette Library. The facility offers self paced language and general learning tapes, with 30 cubicles and earphone access, supporting courses from anthropology to theater and enabling flexible student study times.
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Paul Jennings
Island Scarcity Drives Monthly Meat Sharing Tale
Aiken County residents faced shortages with island supply gaps. Local sheep were butchered monthly and women queued at 3 a.m. for meat. A visitor lacked electricity and water, storing meat in a friend's fridge. The voyage proved exciting as BBC planned to feature the dig in a series.
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Bicentennial plans unveiled at West Low Country Garden Club meeting
At Houndslake Country Club the West Low Country District outlined plans for a state flower show in April 2021 in Columbia with historical home displays. The Liberty Tree Program and trail beautification were pledged, with Liberty Trees or other plants as contributions.
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Aiken
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Governor's Mansion
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Houndslake
Hebrew Succos Feast Begins Friday in Aiken
Friday evening September 19 marked the start of Succos, the ancient harvest festival. Elderly residents recall building succahs, collecting greenery, decorating, and sharing meals as a sign of gratitude for Israel and for blessings in America. The eight day observance ends with Simchas Torah.
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Aiken
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