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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1976

Page

5

Deaths And Funerals GREENSBORO AND BURLINGTON

Herman L Hardy a Danville Virginia native and Greensboro resident died Saturday in Pattwah Kentucky. He is survived by his wife Ethel B Hardy and two sons in Danville along with three sisters. Funeral at Hanes Lineberry tomorrow at 2 pm with visitation tonight 7 9 pm. Iva Oakes Shelton of Burlington died Sunday night after extended illness born in Pittsylvania County Virginia daughter of Cephus Wade and Mary Gregory Oakes former Monarch Hosiery Mills employee member of East Burlington Presbyterian Church Survived by husband Clifton P Shelton four daughters two sons three brothers two sisters and three grandchildren Funeral today at 2 pm at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel burial Pine Hill Cemetery.

Greensboro N.C Herman L. Hardy Danville Pattwah Hardy Charlie Nannie Booth Hardy Ethel B. Hardy Stella Chattin Blanche Baggett Trene Forehand Portsmouth Burlington Iva Oakes Shelton Fair St Pittsylvania County Ste Cephus Wade Mary Gregory Oakes Monarch Hoisery Mills East Burlington Amy Jaye Shelome Jaye Shelton Ington D. T. Oakes Keeling R. H. Oakes Cecil Oakes Leasburg Bea Oakes Bixey Okla Martin Reach Green Bay R. L. Travis Charlotte Lowe Funeral Home Worth Watts Steve Collins Pine Hill Cemetery Long 'Sland Samuel Slayton Newark Del Long Island Rt. 1 Veterans Administration Hospital Philadelphia Halifax County Sylvia Slayton Jennings Long Ikend James Slayton First Buffalost Church Libby Slayton Keith Slayton Booglas Kenllayton Douglas William Slayton Roy Slayton Lynchburg Edward Slayton Washington, D.C Herbert Seger Nakai Frances Tune Mes Ae Jackson Long the Byxty Miller Gretna

Funeral for Mrs Hattie Flippen Held at Prospect Baptist

Mrs Hattie Flippen 72 of Danville died Friday at Danville Memorial Hospital. Funeral tomorrow at 4 pm at Prospect Baptist Church. body at Cunningham and Hughes Funeral Home with 'visitation today 7 to 6 pm'. She leaves a large family including nine daughters: Carrie Coutts Danville Cornelia Coles Whitetown NC Malinda Wilson Alberta Foster Ashbury Park Nu Naomi Johnson Red Bank NJ Edith Powell Neptune ML Dora Keith Nannie Ford Long Island NY Annie Moore Brooklyn NY, and two sons Dossie.

Hattie Blackwell Flippen Prospect Baptist Church Cunningham and Hughes Funeral Home Carrie Coutts Danville Cornelia Coles Whitetown N.C Malinda Wilson Mirs Alberta Foster Ashbury Park Naomi Johnson Red Bank N.J Edith Powell Neptune Dora Keith Nannie Ford Long Island N Y Annie Moore Brooklyn Dossie

A Willis Dies At Age 65

William Harold Willis, 65, of 124 Lowell Avenue, died yesterday at home. Born August 25, 1910 in Henry County near Axton, he spent most of his life in Danville and worked in the No 5 maintenance department at Dan River Inc. until retirement. Survived by his wife and a daughter, Mrs. John R Kemp of Waynesboro.

William Harold Willis Lowell Mr. Willis Henry County Axton Danville No. 5 Dan River Inc

Belle Hurricane Brings Floods and Evacuations to Outer Banks

Hurricane Belle battered the Outer Banks with winds up to 75 mph causing widespread flooding and road closures. In Camden County a wreck killed five, while Red Cross sheltered about 6,200 people. Evacuees returned as water levels receded and Cape Hatteras felt the storm's edge with beaches watchful for danger.

Nags Head N.C North Carolina Banks Islands Camden Combine Coast Guard Chincoteague Island Martelle Trost Red Cross Cape Hatteras Doe Pelissier The National

Truck Driver Charged In Accident With Train

A truck driven by Jack Eugene Price collided with a rail crossing train on West Main Street near the Danville Golf Club at about 4 20 p m. The train engineer Charlie Wyrick tried to stop but could not, tipping the truck into the median. Price was charged with reckless driving. Damage was $6500 to the truck and $900 to the train. No injuries reported.

Rrea West Main Street Danville Charlie K. Wyrick Kemper Road Jack Eugene Price Statesville Price Jennifer Jones Chase Richmond Blrd Calvin G. Simpson Jr Glendale Ave Ms. Chase Simpson Robert Benjamin Davis Ringgoki Rt. 1 Davis W. R. Moss D. L. Dalton G. A. Doss Valeria Davis Riverside Coin Shop Riverside Drive J. H. Brown Swain Drive Danville Memorial Hospital Locust Lane Farrar Street Brown Steven Jones Maine

State Files Brief In Bargaining Case To Test Local Power

Arlington Virginia filed a legal brief in the county circuit court as Governor Mills Godwin challenges local bargaining power with public employees. Attorney General Andrew P. Miller argues county boards lack authority to delegate legislative functions to unions and that nonbinding meet and confer agreements are allowed only if not binding.

Arlington Virgina Mills Godwin Atty Andrew P. Miller Arlington County Board of Supervisors Virginia Attorney General's Office Commondalth Miller Commonwealth of Vir Arington County Trebrief

Highway relocation progress and upcoming parcels plan

The article notes state and local officials guiding Rt. 86 and Rt. 255 acquisitions with about 200 parcels to be bought for the Danville Bypass. Demolitions proceed on vacated homes, some already leveled, others in progress, with contractor-led removal included in construction price. Construction not expected before late 1977. Also reports the death of Samuel Slayton, age 43, of Newark Delaware, a Korean War veteran, with survivors and funeral details.

White Ruth Davis Rt. 86 West Main Street Acquistions Danville Dalton Evans

Israel Poland six spades duel ends in dramatic save

In the World Team Olympiad final, Israel's defense turns a near loss into a 200 point gain over Poland. The six spades contract collapses after a heart lead and precise ruffing by West, with top Israeli defense sealing the swing.

Israel Poland South West East Declarer Dummy Pinchas Romik Shmuel Lev Jead Charles Goren Goren P.O. Box Norwood

Energy Tight Crisis Warned by Lawson At Hearing

Louis R. Lawson Jr told a Virginia legislative energy commission that the United States faces worsening energy shortages since the 1973 Arab oil embargo. He warned the situation will reach crisis proportions as consumption rises, even with the Alaska pipeline and untapped offshore oil.

Richmond Louis R. Lawson, Jr United States

Belle Interrupter of Summer Vacation Plans

NAGS HEAD North Carolina AP A storm named Belle disrupts a Pittsburgh family vacation plans as wind and surf batter the Strand The Bishs race to board up windows as a motel glass shatters and top floors are evacuated The inn loosens its grip as management delays meals and later reopens the bar amid the chaos

North Carolina Air Force Aerospace Rescue and Reconnaissance Squadron National Hurricane Center Miami Nags Head N.C Belle Simmer

Shorts Accounting Methods Presented At Virginia Conference

Henry J Beck and R James Parrish professors at Danville Community College will present a program on Computerized Accounting Instruction at the Virginia Business Education Conference in Richmond this week. The slide tape show will be shown to over 600 high school and college instructors, blending traditional methods with computer instruction. Dr Harold D Henry chairman of the business department at DCC will also attend.

Henry J. Beck R. James Parrish Danville Community College Virginia Business Richmond Beck Parrish Business Education Service of the Statepartment of Education Delta Pi Epsilon Harold D. Henry DCC

Pipeline Network Planned by Transea and Four Partners

Five companies announce immediate work on a 200 mile offshore pipeline network to tap High Island gas reserves off Texas. The High Island Offshore System aims at over 350 million dollars, with initial capacity 998 million cubic feet per day and potential expansion to 2 billion.

Transea Companies Inc High Island Texas HIOS Danville Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company Transco Companies Nc

Hayes on VFW committee appointment in Danville

Hayes of VFW Post 637 in Danville is named to the national convention committee on finance and internal organization. The appointment was made by Thomas C. Walker, commander in chief, with the 77th convention set for August 13 to 20 in New York City. Walker praised Hayes as an active member familiar with the organization's goals.

Walker America Ils

City council debates tax rates to spur renovation

The council discussed setting tax rates lower for aging residential property and for business and commercial structures that undertake renovations increasing assessed value by 25,000 dollars. Barr and Haar described administrative issues and a possible repeal effort in the state legislature. Wilson asked for further investigation and a report to the committee. The panel also considered taxing exempt properties like schools hospitals and churches. Other members include Councilman A. and Anderson.

Barr Haar Wilson Anderson

Children’s Bedroom Storage in Toy Play Area Design

A design brief urges a children’s bedroom to include a storage trough for toys and a space to play with rice. The plan emphasizes practical organization and a dedicated play zone within the room.

R. Poeesichaee Pete Bane

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