Mrs Davis Dies At Age 65 In Danville
Virginia Bousman Davis 66 of 1991 Glenn St. Danville died yesterday morning after eight years of declining health and two weeks of critical illness. Born in Franklin County, she was daughter of the late Joe and Susie Ellen Cooper Bousman. She married Claude Davis on February 21, 1930. Surviving: daughter Mrs Gorman Cox of Danville, brother Bernard T. Bousman, sister Mrs Evelyn Tore of Reidsville, N C, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Barker Funeral Chapel with Rev W R officiating. Interment Highland Burial Park.
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James Maynard Barker
Melrose Ave
Memorial Hospital
Ringgold
Eunice Jasper Barker
Jennie Walker Barker
Pittsylvania County
Elks Club
Melville Avenue
Julian Maynard Barker
Danville
C. Ben Barker
Ruffin
N.C
Grancichildren
Townes Memorial Chapel
Lester Curtis
Highland Burial Park
Carne
Virginia Bousman
Davis
Glenn St
Franklin County
Joe
Susie Ellen Cooper Bousman
Claude Davis
Gorman Cox
Bernard T. Bousman
Evelyn Tore
Reidsville
Barker Funeral Chapel
W. R
Henry Lee Smith Rites Tomorrow
Henry Lee Smith 83 of Gretna Rt 2 died yesterday after an extended illness at home. He was a son of Nick and Ida Coleman Smith and worked at Galveston Mills Gretna. Surviving: wife Emma Smith two sons Randolph Newport News and Sylvester Petersburg a daughter Carol Cook Hart three brothers Bay y Sah Trenton NJ Jack Smith Columbus Ohio five sisters Thelma Jackson Louise Clark Gretna Dorothy Allen Pittsburgh Berthan Reynolds Washington DC Estelle Ellison Egh Point NC. Rites tomorrow at 2 pm at Elba Baptist Church conducted by Rev James McLaughlin and Rev RL Ferrell. Burial in Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery. The body is at Millers Funeral Home. family will receive friends today 7 to 8 pm.
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Gretna
Henry Lee Smith
Rt 2
Pittsylvania County
Nick
Ida Coleman Smith
Galveston Mills
Elba
Bay Y Sah
Trenton
Chi Jack Smith
Columbus
Ohio
Thelma Jackson
Louise Clark
Dorothy Allen
Pittsburgh
Berthan Reynolds
Washington, D.C
Estelle Ellison
Egh Point
N.C
Elba Baptist Church
James McLaughlin
RL. Ferrell
Fairview Baptist Church
Millers Funeral Home
William Taylor Dies At Age 84 in Rocky Mount
William Jessie Taylor 84 of Rocky Mount died yesterday. Born in Franklin County he was a retired merchant and mail carrier. Survived by two sons William L. Taylor Jr. Danville and Herbert F. Taylor Richmond, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Arlington Bussey Chapel with Reverends Hoy and Millsaps. Burial in Mountain View Memorial Park. Body at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Chatham
Fork Union
William A. Carr
Nathalie
Scott Funeral Home
Oakland Drive
Halifax County
Charles Henry
Carrie Clements Perkins
Ramah Lodge No
Af&am
Danville
Rocky Mount
William Jessie Taylor
Franklin County
Jim S. Taylor
C. Hugh Preston
Roanoke
William L. Taylor Jr
Herbert F. Taylor
Richmond
Arlington- Bussey Chapel
LD. Hoy
James Millsaps
Mountain View Memorial Park
Reading Help for Parents Boosts Child Language Skills
Mahony of Virginia Commonwealth University urges parents to read with children, let them choose books, and discuss, to build language development and reading ability. He advises conversation, asking why questions, providing varied experiences, modeling reading, and collaborating with teachers while keeping a positive home attitude.
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Richmond
Mahoney
Virginia Commmonwealth University
Mahony
VCU
Kost Charged With Break In At Crane's
Martinsville man William Randolph Keet 26, of Martinsville Rt. 6, charged with breaking and entering Crane Tire Co Inc at 265 Riverside Drive Danville police. Safe pried. store manager Roderick Sparks says nothing missing. Hearing set today in General District Court. Also two charged with sodomy after being spotted under Robertson Bridge at 6 15 a.m. Sally Ann Maeger and Victor Wood Wyatt face General District Court hearings.
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Crane Tire Co
Riverside Drive
Roderick Sparks
Danville
Martinsvillle
Crane Tire Co. Inc
H. E. Fox
R. E. Shelton
William Randolph Keet
Martinsville Rt. 6
Kost
General District Court
Robertson Bridge
Sally Ann Maeger
Southland Drive
Alexandria
Victor Wood Wyatt
Walton Ave
D. K. Taylor
A&a
Democrats Urge Miller Howell To Wait For Carter Mondale Vote
Virginia Democratic leaders urged Miller and Howell to delay gubernatorial campaigns until after the fall presidential election. The move aimed to shield Carter Mondale hopes in Virginia amid a rivals’ clash at the Democratic National Convention. The steering committee condemned a Senate Campaign Committee donation to Byrd Jr and Zumwalt opposition. Tentative Carter campaign plans include a Virginia statewide radio station from party centers.
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Richmond
Virginia
Democratic Party
Sanday
Miller
Howell
Carter-Mondale
Birda
Renaines
Lynn Shon
Muest
U. S. Senate
Democratic Campaign Committee
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Jimmy Carter
Fair Season Tips for Showing Vegetables at Fairs
Garden clubs and growers prepare for county fairs by securing the fair schedule, selecting vegetables that mature in time, and planning seeds months ahead. Entries vary by vegetable size, with cabbage and melons shown singly, others in multiple specimens per entry. harvest early, display fresh quality, and judge on condition at show.
Migrants win praise from farmers and workers in Pittsylvania
Migrants praised for willingness to work in Pittsylvania with farmers like Ken Moshenek noting they work hard all day, whistle and sing, while locals on welfare are less reliable. Migrants express satisfaction with living and conditions, sharing a simple reply: Si, we like everything here, including television.
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Ken Moshenek
Blairs Rt -1
Ingram
Moshenek
Alamo
Pittsylvania
Preparation H gives hours relief for hemorrhoidal swelling
Doctors report that an exclusive formulation of Preparation H provides relief from burning itching and pain in hemorrhoidal tissues due to inflammation and swelling. The ointment or suppository lubricates and protects inflamed surfaces aiding comfortable bowel movements without narcotics or harsh astringents.
Wildcat Coal Strikers Hold Line Amid Return Talks
Coal miners in seven states cling to the walkout as a federal judge offers to erase a $300,000 fine and drop a criminal suit, while some districts vote to resume work. UMW leaders press for equal court treatment and a BOCA meeting, with talks to purge contempt and save the union.
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Charleston
W.C A
United Mine Workers Local 178
Sanday
Eee
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
BOCOA
Northern West Virginia
Ing
Lawrence Floyd
Fairmont
United Mine Workers District 31
Cedar Coal Go
U.S
Dernis Knapp
Gregan Abouts
West Virginis
Virginia
Kentucky
III
Indiana
T- Finets
Pennsylvania
App
Cedar Coal
Knapp
Attornneys
Ups Demain
BOOA
UMW
Oxr
Hayes Holstein
Uink
Armed Miller
Miler
Neal
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J. M. Barker
Doran C. Owen
Donald Irving
Donald Wesley Irving
Ruff Rt. 2
Greensboro
Lenia Owens
Raffin
Botmes Irving
Stoneville
Ellen Bariogie Irving
Deacma
Mark Jewg
Linwood
Eddie Irving
Fair Funeral Borne
Eden
Poy S. Smith
Irving
Sconeville
Bxty
Burlington
Luther A. Nall
Whitsett St
North Carolina Memorial Hospital
Chapel Hill
Mars Hill College
Campbell College
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Elon College
Nall
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Kimesville
Florida Street Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church
Burlington-Alamance County
Bessie Woody Mall
Joanne Nall Kimbrey
Greenshoro
Harold Luther Nall
George Tritt Nall
Billy Lee Nall
San Francisco
Cal
Annie Lee Lesko
Pittsburg
John Haywood Nall
Edna Ton Cox
Marie Overtone
Sue Nall
Don Swinney
Don Kimbrey
Tommy Willis
Charles McMillan
Alamance Memorial Park
Rich and Thompson Mortuary
R. T. Perkins
Graham
Richard T. Perkins
Towne House
Augusta May Francis Perkins
Doris P. Hillard
Oen
Samuel B Perkins
Asheville
Ralph H. Perkins
Williamsville
N.Y
Robert E. Perkins
S.C
Charlie Otis
Luther P
J. Wiley Perkins
McClure
William Taylor
Eid
Main Street
Crane
Miller, Howell
Johnson
T Hat Howell
New York
Senate Campaign Committee
Byrd
Elmo R
Gat O
Java
Wildcat Coal
Jhalhimers
Little Sister
Downtown
Riverside
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