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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1966

Page

2

Miss Edwards Weds Leonard Word in Altavista Church

ALTAVISTA Miss Anne Hughes Edwards daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Jason Edwards of Altavista married Leonard Michael Word son of Mr and Mrs E Prentys Word of Greensboro at Lane Memorial Methodist Church after a Sunday 5 p m ceremony. The Rev B B Bland assisted with the Rev Clifford East. A reception followed at the brides parents home. The couple will reside in Raleigh North Carolina. Miss Edwards taught at Altavista Elementary School prior to accepting a teaching post in Raleigh. The bridegroom is a graduate of North Carolina State University with a major in

Altavista Anne Hughes Edwards Raymond Jason Edwards Leonard Michael ‘Word E. ‘Prentys Word Greensboro, . C Lane Memorial Methodist Church B. B. Bland Clifford East William Edward Woodward Annandale Gerry Edwards Jane Anthony Craddock Richmond Robert H. Caldwell James E. Walmsley Greensboro Mary Ellen Arnott Anna Murrelle Seymour P. Phillips Ronald K. Murrelle Floyd E. McCall Raleigh William A. Mauldin Charlotte N. C Shelby B. Owen Charles R. Edwards Ward Stratford College Danville Lynchburg College Lynchburg N. C. State University

Corbins Celebrate Silver Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Corbin marked 25 years of marriage with an open house on Granville Drive. About 75 relatives and friends attended from 3 to 5 PM, with Miss Jill Corbin and Elizabeth Crider at the registration desk and family members aiding in serving and gift arrangements.

W. L. Corbin Granville Drive Raymond Farthing Jill Corbin Elizabeth Crider J. Haywood Crider Corbin A. S. Corbin J. P. Morris W. W. Gillie A. E. Hall Robert Pearson Lewis Adams

Paschal and Hazelwood visit Blue Ridge and Williamsburg

Personal notes list Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Paschal of Glenwood spending a few days in the Blue Ridge Mountains and visiting Williamsburg on their return. Also noted are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hazelwood and their son Larry of Asheboro N C visiting Mrs. Swanson Herndon on Washington Street.

N. F. Paschal Glenwood Blue Ridge Mountains Williamsburg Raymond Hazelwood Larry Asheboro, N. C Swanson Herndon Washington St

Goren On Bridge Clever Sabotage Makes Hearts Game

In a Chicago Tribune bridge column, North opens with a game in hearts after clever play by East sabotaging declarer. South misreads with six high cards, North doubles, South jumps to two hearts, and North drives to four hearts. East signals with a ruse in spades, but declarer overcomes, and East salvages a draw with a king in spades.

East South North West Declarer

Man of the Quarter Recognized by Life of Virginia

Life of Virginia highlights a man lauded for dependable planning for family security. The profile notes his thorough training and experience making him the agency's leading representative in recent months. The message invites readers to review their family security plans with him.

Ias Life of Virginia

Dodds Entertain For Bridal Pair At Home On Sunday

Mr and Mrs Ira B Dodds hosted a pre nuptial party for Miss Wanda Lynn Trexler and Garn Lee Collins Jr at their Melrose Avenue home on Sunday afternoon. Guests greeted at the door while a lace refreshment table featured yellow flowers and green candle decorations. Miss Trexler received a white glamellin corsage from Mrs Jimmy Fitts Jr and a gift of silver from the hosts. The Dodd couple were assisted by their daughters in pouring punch and coordinating the event.

Wanda Lynn Trexler Lee Collins Jr Ira B. Dodd Melrose Ave Trexler Jimmy Fitts Jr Mr. Dodd Mrs. Dodd Fitts Jimmy Cundiff

Farewell Parties for Army Draftee Lewis Gibson Jr

Several farewell events honored Lewis Edward Gibson Jr who reports this week for U S Army service. Miss Jo Anne Gatewood hosted an ice cream social for 14 on Hamlin Ave. A Piney Forest Church Youth Fellowship reception followed Sunday evening. Sandra Fay Abbott held a patio cookout on Piney Forest Road with eight guests. About 40 attendees joined during the hours.

Lewis Edward Gibson Jr The U. S. Arisy Jo. Anne Gatewood Hamlin Ave Methodist Youth Fellowship of Piney Forest Church Sandra Fay Abbott Piney Forest Road

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Clues Summary

Across clues list includes 15 to 53 with varied hints such as Legislator, Periscope, Seaports Abbr, Extra tires, Farm implement, Office worker and others. Down clues cover verbs, nouns and abbreviations like Inviting Reverberate Temper and sea bird, plus names and language notes.

Prenuptial Shower Honors Miss Trexler in Ringgold

Miss Wanda-Lynn Trexler, soon to wed Garnett Lee Collins Jr. on August 20, receives a housekeeping shower hosted by Mrs. J. J. Richardson and daughter Flora Jane at their Ringgold home. The green and yellow motif frames refreshments for guests including Mrs. C. C. Dodd and numerous relatives and friends.

Wanda-Lynn Trexler Garnett Lee Collins Jr J. J. Richardson Flora Jane Richardson Ringgold C. C. Dodd Mesdames Dudley Williams A. W.banker John Slaughter Nonis Haden Carl McNichols J. H. Adams Percy Womack Thomas Barker Charlie M. Shelton Woodrow Richardson Ralph Slaughter Susan McNichols Martha Ann Willams

Miss Craddock Weds Samuel Cook in Penhook Ceremony

Ruth Gaye Craddock of Penhook and Samuel Spotswood Cook of Martinsville wed at Penhook Methodist Church on Saturday August 6. Rev. Marshall W. Anderson officiated. Attendants included Mrs. Elizabeth Goggin Craddock, Suzanne Booth, Nancy Nunn, and ushers Douglas Nunn James Thompson Norman Olgers and Robert Davis. The couple, both employed by Botetourt County School Board, will reside in Daleville.

Penhook Penhook Methodist Church Ruth Gaye Craddock Samuel Spotswood Cook Martinsville Marshall W. Andersson Chapman Goggin Robert Davis Birmingham Mich Suzanne Booth Roanoke Nancy Nunn Bassett Mr. Cook Douglas ‘Nunn James Thompson Peahook Norman Olgers Blutherlin Elizabeth Goggin Craddock Ferrum Junior College Radford College Samuel L. Cook Cook V.P.L Blacksburg Botetourt County

Payne and England Families Welcome Two New Babies

Mr. and Mrs. Billy Stuart Payne of Applewood announce the birth of a son Rabbbi Trevor on August 3 at Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Franklin England of Danville announce the birth of a daughter Andrea Denise on July 31 at Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Casey Wilson of Tate Street announce the birth of a daughter Margaret JoAnn on August 3 at Memorial Hospital.

Billy Stuart Payne Applewood Drive Rabbbi Trevor Memorial Hospital Charles Franklin England Danville Rt. Four Andrea Denise Herman Casey Wilson Tate St Margaret JoAnn

Dear Abby Readers Share Marriage Beliefs And Etiquette

Dear Abby advises on church and civil marriage views, neighbor gossip, and relationship etiquette. A reader asks about being still married in church terms while divorced, another seeks a tactful way to end unwanted work calls, and others discuss manners around doctors and courtesy in the home.

Abby Bob Bill

Like Magic Dress Pattern 9383 Seaming and Shape

Novel seaming creates a form fitting dress pattern 9383 with half sizes. Includes fabric yardage for size 16 and pricing details for patterns and mailing. Mail to Marian Martin Regis ter Publishing Co to receive catalog and coupon.

Marian Martin Register Publishing Co Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N.Y

Showers For Brenda Hawker Prospective Bride

Brenda Hawker, to wed Anthony Calvin Elliott on August 28, received two showers. Mrs Hazelwood hosted a Saturday night event at Norwood Drive, with a carnation corsage, bridal games, and green and white refreshments. Guests included Mrs Hawker, Mrs Elliott, and several relatives and friends. Another shower by Mrs Lonnie Ferrell followed in Halifax with similar festivities and guests.

Brenda Hawker Anthony Calvin Elliott H.W. Hazelwood Norwood Drive Charlie M. Hawker Calvin Elliot Elliott Percy Powell Irvin McCune Bobby Lakey Luther Thornton Echo Duncan Billy Betterton Ray Emerson Debbit Hazelwood Miss Hawker Lonnie Ferrell Halifax Earl Hughes J. A. Hughes Cavan Booth James Hawker Judy Ricketts Phyliss Wawker Jane Hawker Dianne Ferrell

Wright-Johnson Troth Announced in Reidsville NC

REIDSVILLE NC Mr. and Mrs. William C Wright announce the engagement of their daughter Rebecca Lee Wright to George Walter Johnson Jr son of Mr and Mrs George Walter Johnson of Draper The couple met through work at Haynes and Wilson and at NC State University The wedding is planned for Sunday September 4 at Midway Church near Reidsville

Reidsville N. C William C. Wright Rebecca Lee George Walter Johnson Jr George Walter Johnson Draper Rockingham County

Births announced for Alex Glenn to Perkins and others

Mr and Mrs Eugene Calvin Coolidge Perkins announce the birth of a son Alex Glenn on July 31 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs William Warren Pickral announce the birth of a son Darryl Glenn on August 3 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Clyde M Wallen announce the birth of a son Donnie Bruce on August 3 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs John Ramsey Custer announce the birth of a son Jody Leigh on August 1 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Larney Leland Fowlkes announce the birth of a daughter Elsie Denise on Aug 3 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Morris Clay Stowe Jr announce the birth of a daughter Jacqueline Faye on Aug 2 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ronald Clark McNeely announce the birth of Ronald Clark McNeely Jr on Aug 1 at Memorial Hospital.

Eugene Calvin Coolidge Perkins Iris’ Lane Alex Glenn Memorial Hospital William Warren Pickral Gretna Rt. Three Darryl Glenn Clyde M. Wallen Ingram Road Donnie Bruce John Ramsey Custer Morris Ave Jody Leigh Larney Leland Fowlkes Dry Fork Rt. One Elsie Denise Morris Clay Stowe Jr Clement Ave Jacqueline Faye Ronald Clark McNeely Easter Drive Ronald Clark McNeely Jr

Worm Diggers Strike For Higher Pay In Maine Town

WISCASSET Maine AP last week worm diggers walked out in this coastal town Monday sand worm diggers joined action Roughly 300 blood worm workers won 250 per hundred instead of 225 75 to 100 sand worm diggers seek the same 25 cent raise A spokesman said offers were only ten cents Sand worms and blood worms are used as fishing bait by sportsmen.

Wiscasset Maine

United States plans Lunar Orbiter to photograph moon

Cape Kennedy officials report the Atlas Agena rocket will launch the 850 pound Lunar Orbiter to a 90 hour flight toward the moon. The craft will enter an initial 125 to 1150 mile orbit then drop to 26 miles, capturing high resolution images of nine potential manned landing sites across craters highlands and plains.

Cape Kennedy Fla United States Cape ‘Kennedy Ing Narrrow Surveyor 1 Lunar Orbiter Surveyor U.S Moon Russia

Virginia News In Brief With Clash Over Dump Site

HOPEWELL Acting City Manager Torsten E Peter said he will present a letter Tuesday asking that Negroes be named to a committee to locate a proposed new city garbage dump. A Saturday confrontation between Negroes and Ku Klux Klansmen occurred at the Municipal Building with no violence. In Radford the former head cashier of the Utility Department, indicted for 32500 in embezzlement, died Monday after illness. Newport News reports recovery of 10975.91 from the Aug 2 bank holdup and added charges against Howard Brown. In Farmville Beatles records to be burned at a rally as a cross burning substitute.

Hopewell Torsten E. Petersom Douglas Talbott Radford Radford Utility Department Monda Dudley Newport News Grafton First National Bank of Yorktown FBY Lackey Charles G. Cusick Norfolk FBT Chesick Howard Brown East Orange Brown Sidy Charles Edwin. Spencer Farmville APS Toring Beatle Virginia Christ

County Sheriff Sued Over Unauthorized Civil Payment

Atty. Gen. Robert Y. Button said on Monday the state has not ruled whether a county treasury or county official would be personally liable for a payment made without proper authorization. The Supreme Court has not addressed the issue.

Atty Robert Y. Button Button State Supreme Art

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Dea Miss Edwards Leonard M. Word Altavista Church Corbins Sigma Chi Fraternity Pomona Pipe Products Goren Chicago Tribune North Aaqiz Harior Man of the Main Street Richard A. Wells Dodds Bryan England Lama America White House Richardson Abigail van Buren S. F. Dfar S. F Los Angeles Cal Wright-Johnson Troth Virginia News Charles A. Reid Emporia Greensville Harold L. Townsend R. A. Allen Reid GO Greyhound Danville Beauty Academy Patton
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