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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1983
Page
5
A speaker laments rapid changes in science and consumer goods from laundry detergents to suntans and sit ups. He questions progress, notes past comforts, and urges clarity on future claims while joking about living in an era of constant improvement. He jokes about habits, foods, and media as he waits for real answers.
The St. Phillip Club of the Aiken County Extension Homemakers Clubs will hold a meeting tomorrow at 5 p.m. at Ruth Crafton’s residence in Warrenville.
Patrons enjoyed an arts filled evening featuring a chorus show tunes medley, a sketching contest won by Sam Wendall, pottery glazing led by David Stuart, a canvas painting activity, and a dance contest won by Beat and Gretchen Schaffner. Gilbert's prepared seafood crepes and flaming dessert rounded the event with wine and roses. Notable attendees included Peter and Molly Gray, Mary Beth Permar, and Chicago visitor Mary Beth. Board members such as Bob Smoak and Ruth Cordahl were present.
Tea Bob Rhoden and John Tseng led cooking of a pig while neighbors prepared side dishes for a day of barbecue. A parade by decorated tricycles and wagons launched the event, with 44 attendees celebrating community spirit coordinated by Kathy Lee and Kathy Tseng. Relatives Sally and Edward Devol visited from Peninsula Ohio with James and Alice Devol, enjoying golf and dining as Edward marks his birthday.
The Aiken Junior Women's Club outlines its Autumn Auction set for November 5 at Houndslake to raise funds for local agencies. Tickets are 24 dollars per couple and include open bar and hors d oeuvres. Items include Martina Navratilova and other celebrity memorabilia, a MASH script, Debbie Reynolds pumps, Eva Gabor wig, a Castle Grayskull sculpture, a chauffeured 1940 Ford Woodie package, and various dinners and experiences. Auctioneer Billy Dearman leads a silent auction with door prizes and prize drawings.
The Midland Valley Performing Arts Council announces a Fall Music and Craft Festival on Saturday Oct 8 from 10 am to 11 pm at Baker's Field Music Center Gloverville. Participants for craft show music or entertainment contact Bobby Rutland at 593-6807 for forms. Free set ups but donations welcome. applications due by Oct 1.
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