Heirlooms Shown At DAR April Meeting In Virginia County
The Thomas Carter Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held an April meeting at the Chatmoss home of Mr. and Mrs. J Coates Carter with Mrs Stewart Douglas as hostess. An exhibit featured late 17th and early 18th century heirlooms including samplers found in a rubbish pile at Whitnell and loaned by Mrs F C Beverly who hopes a county museum will be established in Pittsyl vania County. Business session covered by regent Mrs K S Tyler with reports from the 70th State Conference by delegates Mrs E F Hubbard and Mrs S S Gregory. The chapter plans a May 28 pilgrimage to Winston the Amherst home of Patrick Henrys mother for a memorial observance by District LIT. A Rhodesia letter to the Lynchburg Daily Advance quotes Ian Smith claiming support to Viet Cong. The opening ritual saw Mrs Tyler aided by chaplain Mrs F K Perrow, Mrs Sallie Hines and Mrs Henry Finch. A luncheon followed, with guests Mrs Carter new member, Mrs J Morgan, and prospective member Mrs Giles Vaden Sr.
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Thomas Carter
Daughters of the American Revolution
Chatmoss
J. Coates Carter
Stewart Douglas
Payne
Nora Guerrant
Whitnell
F. ¢. Beverly
Beverly
Pittsylvania County
K. 8. Tyler
E. F. Hubbard
S. S
Viet Nam
Rhodesia
Central Africa
Births Announced for Two Local Families
Pfe and Mrs Norman F Pruitt of Taylor Street announce the birth of a daughter April Lee on March 2 at Memorial Hospital. Pruitt is serving with the Army in Vietnam. Mr and Mrs Harry Lester Phelps of Axton Route 1 announce the birth of a daughter Linda Sue on April 16 at Memorial Hospital.
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Pfe
Norman F. Pruitt
Taylor St
April Lee
Memorial Hospital
Pfe. Pruitt
USS. Army
Vietnam
Harry Lester Phelps
Axton
Rt. One
Linda Sue
Burlington Man Dies Of Injuries
Stiner Newman Pinnex, 74, of Burlington, died Monday from injuries suffered Saturday when struck by an automobile on N.C. 87 about 10 miles north of Burlington.
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Burlington
N.C
Stiner Newman Pinnex
Underground Nuclear Test Fired At Nevada Site
Washington AP reports the Atomic Energy Commission announced a low yield underground nuclear test at the Nevada test site. It is the 14th weapons related test conducted by the United States this year.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Nevada
United States
Birth announcements list several Memorial Hospital births
Mr. and Mrs. Emory Clinton Barnes of Doolittle Street announce the birth of a daughter Wendy Carol on April 15 at Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. David Wayne Shelton of Hughes Street announce the birth of a daughter Daphne Ann on April 15 at Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Burnell Barbour of Callands announce the birth of a son Kenny Dare on April 18 at Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ross Meeks of Southampton Avenue announce the birth of a son Gary Lee on April 17 at Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Artie Lee Dillard of Scott Street announce the birth of a son Artie Lee Dillard Jr. on April 17 at Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jerry Adkins of Callands, Route One announce Ronald Lee on April 17 at Memorial Hospital.
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Emory Clinton Barnes
Doolittle St
Wendy Carol
Memorial Hospital
David Wayne .Shelton
Hughes St
Daphine Ann
Ron Burnell
Barbour
Callands
Kenny Dare
Kenneth Ross Meeks
Southampton Ave
Gary Lee
Artie Lee Dillard
Scott St
Artie Lee Dillard Jr
Clarence Jerry Adkins
Rt. One
Ronald Lee
Wedding Guests Return From Richmond Event At St Marys
Mrs W S Norman Jr and Mr and Mrs Rutledge C Clem ent attended the wedding of Miss Anne Alston Macon and Harry Hobbs God win at St Marys Episcopal Church in Richmond on Saturday. The couple are cousins of Mrs Norman and Mrs Clement. Mr and Mrs Harry Mundy left for Miami Beach Florida for a business convention. Mrs Bertha Buckner and Mrs Jessie Mae Carter returned from Norfolk after a district business meeting at the Golden Triangle Motel. Oscar Ferrell of Shepherd Ave is a patient in Memorial.
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W. S. Norman Jr
Birs. Rutledge C. Clement
Richmond
Anne Alston Macon
Harry Hobbs Godwin
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Harry Mundy
Miami Beach, Fla
Bertha Buckner
Jessie Mae Carter
Norfolk
Golden Triangle
Birth of Michael David Farmer in Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs Claude David Farmer announce the birth of their son Michael David on April 17 at Memorial Hospital in Colquehoun Street.
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Claude David Farmer
Colquehoun St
Michael David
Memorial Hospital
Goren On Bridge: Nine Tricks From Three No Trump
Declarer South, after a careful count of opponents distribution, secured nine tricks in three no trump. West opened hearts, East overcalled, and a sequence of careful plays in hearts spades and clubs exposed West's five hearts and two diamonds with two clubs remaining as the declarer claimed nine tricks to win.
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South
Trump
West
East
Declarer
Dear Abby Advice Column From A House Divided By Money
Dear Abby counsels a wife to address a money focused husband by opening with concern and honesty. A reader asks about citizenship with a European spouse, and Abby notes there is a three year waiting period plus tests and a sworn oath. A caller frets over a whispered family recipe and should confess to the friend, not lie.
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Abby
Ludvig
Buffalo
Sue Montgomery Attends FHA Meet
Miss Sue Montgomery state vice president of the Virginia Future Homemakers of America returns from Fort Monroe after an FHA executive council meeting at Hotel Chamberlin April 21 23 Plans are set for the state convention in Roanoke June 2023 at Hotel Roanoke She presided at the second general session and showcased talent for the dinner meeting Her officer project Make Your Money Behave and FHA scholarship work were reported Mrs Virginia Collie co advisor and Ms Emily J Rickman area supervisor accompanied her
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Sue Montgomery
Virginia Association of Future Homemakers of America
Fort Monroe
FHA
Hotel Chamberlin
Roanoke
Hotel Roanoke
Miss Montgomery
Virginia Collie
Tunstall High School
Krs
Emily J. Rickman
State Department
Wednesday Club Plans Final Meeting and Tea
The Wednesday Club will hold its final business meeting of the year and tea on April 27 at 3 45 p m in the club rooms. Mrs W R Henderson is chairman for the tea and hostesses are Mrs Dan D Dickenson and Mrs Edwin Harvie. Important business is on the agenda and a full attendance is requested.
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W. R. Henderson
Dan D. Dickenson
Edwin Harvie
Births Celebrate Two Local Babies on April 15
Mr and Mrs Larry William Van de Visser of Birchwood Road announce the birth of a daughter, Marlee Dawn, on April 15 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Michael Edward Dalton of Noble Avenue announce the birth of a son, Timothy Edward, on April 15 at Memorial Hospital.
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Larry William van de Visser
Birchwood Rd
Marlee Dawn
Memorial Hospital
Michael Edward Dalton
Noble Ave
Timothy Edward
Martinsville Dames Meet for Spring Session and Washington Report
The Virginia Society Dames of the Court of Honor held its Spring meeting in Martinsville at Mrs. Nick Prillaman’s home with president Mrs. Kennie J. Bletz opening the session. Officers led the pledge, flag salutes, and The American’s Creed before a citation of honor was read. National Treasurer General Mrs. Van Buren Knick reported on recent officers’ meetings in Washington. A banquet followed hosted by National President General Mrs. M. M. Harrison. The group announced Williamsburg as site for the Thirty-ninth National Conference in November. Short bios of Dorothy Quincy Hancock Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton and Anne Willing Bingham were read. Bingham was praised as a charming, beautiful figure presented at both the French and English courts.
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Virginia Society
Dames of the Court of Honor
Nick Prillaman
Martinsville
Kennie J. Bletz
Danville
J. W. Wyatt
W. C. Heard
National Society
H. ¢. Lewis
Warren N. Shaw
van Buren Knick
Washington, D. C
Kennedy-Warren
M. M. Harrison
Ohio
Washington
Williamsburg
Dorothy Quincy Hancock
John Hancock
Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
Anne Willing Bingham
William Bingham
U. S
Pennsylvania
Louis XVI
Court
St. James's
England
Birthday Surprise Honors Debra Faye Barkdale
Debra Barksdale hosted a surprise party Saturday night at 610 Lakeside Drive for her stepdaughter Debra Faye Barkdale celebrating her 11th birthday. Guests included Linda Cave Roberta Gravely Lynn Murphy, Mary Edna Murphy, Vicky Coleman, Kenifer Brown, Debbie and Susie Gravely, Pamela Buckner Susie Kirby and Susan Hall. Prizes were awarded to Linda Cave Roberta Gravely and Lynn Murphy. refreshments followed gift opening.
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Mrz
Earl T. Barksdale
Lakeside Drive
Debra Faye Barks
Idale
Linda Cave
Roberta Gravely
Lynn Murephy
Mary
Edna Murphy
Vicky Coleman
Kenifer Brown
Debbie
Suesie Gravely
Pamela Buckner
Susie Kirby
Susan Hall
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