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LO\GUFF.I\ I IKF\Mrs. Johnston (left), shown with her daughter ( all\e■Rerlttock, is still turning out sewing. (Staff l*hoto lt\Emily Hull).87- Year-Old A ikeniteStill A t WorkBy EMILY L. BULLWomen s EditorIf you think you’re a “has been from 87-vear-old Estee JohnstonMrs Johnston is still working, still helping others and still has something to share with othersShe grew up on a farm about ten miles out in the county,one of eight children Her father died and her mother broughtthe family to Aiken so they could get a better education Shetook sewing in school and went on to college in Orangeburg, working her way throughIn her second year, she took sick and had to return home“I’ve always wanted to get a good education.” she said But she got married and had two children before her husband left. That left me with no support ’ ’She began sewing by the day. She sewed for the townspeople as well as northern people “I finally did more decorating thanI did anything else She has made slipcovers and draperiesfor Aiken’s finest homes.I had to support my mother and my children I've never seen a hungry day ~ there was never a day that we didn't have something to eat That came, she feels, not only because she prayed for help, but also because she worked for it “I never depended on people to carry me along ”She also brought some of her nieces and nephews to Aiken to live with her so they, too. could get a better education“In working I learned more about living for God - I realize that to be the real plume in my life ”She now helps her daughter. Callve Reddock. who has followed in her footsteps as a professional seamstress “I feel very much at home when I get here.” she said as she sat at her daughter s place of business.For years she has been collecting missionary monev and taking it to the county hospital for a staff member to dispense to poor patients as it is needed. I take it to one of the nurses and ask her to do the serving.“What this world needs is more God work.” she said!lt; / in r WIf/flVI
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Aiken Standard
Aiken, South Carolina, US
Thu, Nov 15, 1973
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