Miss Petersburg Crowned Miss Black Virginia 1973
Sorelda Kay Johnson Miss Petersburg was crowned Miss Black Virginia 1973 at the Dutch Inn in Collinsville near Martinsville. First runner-up Loretta Wooldridge Miss Richmond. second runner-up Gloria Tolliver Miss Black Caroline County. Wooldridge named Miss Together. Previous holder Cassie Stockton crowned successor and trophies presented. Other contestants listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collinsville
Sorelda Kay Johnson
Petersburg
Virginia
Dutch Inn
Martinsville
Loretta Rebecca Wooldridge
Richmond
Gloria Masherin Tolliver
Caroline County
Miss Wooldridge
Cassie Stockton
Buckingham County
Barbara Ann Powell
Charles City
Faith Elizabeth Charity
Goochland County
Rita Winfree
Hanover County
Nancy Lynn Patterson
Henrico County
Winnette Marie Winston
Hopewell
Renee Leverne Epps
Powhatan
Billie Brown
Bingo restrictions expanded under amended law in Danville area
The text outlines prohibitions on signs within 100 yards of bingo sites and requires records of receipts and disbursements to be filed with the local Commissioner of Accounts. It notes potential permit revocation for noncompliance, penalties including fines up to 1000 dollars, and possible injunctions. Attorney opinions cover minor participation, permissible advertising outside premises, and local government power to regulate hours and location for public health and welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Z. V. Johnson
Masonic Temple
Commonwealth
City Council
Board of Supervisors
Open Air Car Thrill on Historic Train Ride
The passenger train once hauled Kentucky coal until the mid sixties and is now rebuilt by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Southern colors. It has logged over 5,000 miles and 20,000 riders this year, with open rear cars offering engine-side views and roadside waves despite smoky, crowded rear sections. Reidsville saw many Danville riders depart after a 45 minute trip back in time.
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Kentucky
West Virginia
Tennessee Valley ‘Railroad Museum
Bistline
Reidsville
Danville
Deaths And Funerals Of Will Gates And Ada Carter
Obituary notices from Memorial Hospital in Danville recount the deaths of Dewey William Gates, a retired Danville barber, and Ada W. Carter of Sutherlin. Gates, born July 18, 1913 in North Carolina, died after three years of ill health. he leaves Ruby Carver Gates and three daughters, with service at Third Ave Christian Church. Carter, 61, born June 25, 1912 in Galax, Virginia, died at home. she leaves Stanley L. Carter and three sons, with services at Sandy Creek Baptist Church.
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Dewey William Gates
Claiborne St
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Gates
Orange County
North Carolina
Dallas Gates
Fannie Breeze Gates
Ruby Carver
Person County
Danville
Gates
Third Ave. Christian Church
U.S. Army
Disable Veterans
Associated Master Barbers & Beautician Association
Delores Gates
Darlene Gates
Michael A. Dalton
Prospect Hill
N.C
Theodore Gentry
Mary Lou Tally
Floyd Murray
Roxboro
Maynard Adams
Ca-Vel
Oscar Hawkins
Burlington
Eugene Talley
Danville Memorial Gardens
Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home
Ada W. Carter
Stanley L. Carter
Rt. 2
Sutherlin
Harrell W. Barker
Milton
Samuel Dodson
William V
Billy) Ward
Suffolk
Sandy Creek Baptist Church
John W. Williams
A. F. Yarbrough
Swicegood Funeral Home
Boston Road
Sutherlin Road
Mrs Goodson Dies At Age 77 In Providence
Mrs Hilda Muggler Goodson of Newport News Virginia dies Friday at 9 p m at age 77 born October 18 1896 widow of George Royden Goodson who died January 1968 she is survived by one son G R Goodson Jr and three grandchildren all of Newport News and two sisters in law Mrs J H Cameron and Mrs L A Goodson Providence area funeral Sunday at 2 p m in Newport News
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Providence
N.C
Hilda Muggler Goodson
Newport News
Pam
George Royden Goodson
G. R. Goodson Jr
J. H. Cameron
L. A. Goodson
Insurance deductible notices for Virginia fires and policies
A note states a $50 mandatory deductible in Virginia and a $100 deductible on all standard fire policies. It invites readers to call for a quote on motorcycle or mobile home insurance.
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Virginia
Mrs Ingram Dies At 58 In Hospital
Lucille George Ingram, age 58, of 590 Lakeside Drive, died last night at Memorial Hospital. Born January 18, 1915 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of Vera Smith George and the late Lee C. George. She was a member of Moffett Memorial Baptist Church and wife of William T. Ingram. Surviving are her mother and husband and a daughter, Mrs. Edwin William.
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Lucille George Ingram
Lakeside Drive
Memorial Hospital
Pittsylvania County
Vera Smith , George
Lee C. George
Moffett — Memorial Baptist Church
William T. Ingram
Chatham Rt. 3
Edwin William
NOW Has New Plans To Fight For ERA
The Virginia chapter of NOW announced new steps to push for ERA ratification. The strategy was revealed at a Virginia Council of NOW meeting in Richmond as the 1973 Virginia General Assembly session adjourned with ERA issue tabling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
National Organization For Women
Virginia Council of Now
Virginia General Assembly
Elise Heinz
Arlington
NOW
State Now
General Assembly
Jackie Frost
Virginia Council
Talbott Dies At Daughter's Home In North Carolina
John Marius Talbott of Gretna dies at his daughter Ann Pearce home in Garner North Carolina He was born 1893 and was a miller in Gretna He was survived by two daughters one grandson and one great grandchild Funeral at Gretna Christian Church with burial at Gretna Burial Park Colbert Moran in charge of arrangements He belonged to American Legion Post 232 and Gretna Christian Church The body at Scott's Funeral Home pending arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretna
John Marius Talbott
Ann Pearce
Garner
N.C
Navy 4
Tom and
Prisilla Shelton Talbott
Connie Snead Talbott
American Legion Post
Amy Barksdale
Greenville, D.C
Gretna Christian Church
Melvin Thompson
Gretna Burial Park
Colbert Moran
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Salisbury
First Tran
Jennifer Inglebottom
Karen Rayfield
Southern Railway
Miss
Miss Black Virginia
Dewey W. Gates
W. G. Tanner
Will Green Tanner
F. M. Blackwell
White Oak Baptist Church
Mr. Tanner
Green
Annie Tanner
Charlie
William Tanner
Patterson
N.J
Oprea
Robinson Tanner
Ringgold
Margaret Harris
Leaden
Roberta Allen
Beatrice Fields
Maude Mack
Ann Price
Albert Tanner
John Tanner
Trenton
Harvey
Ada Carter
TRW
John J. Marsella, M.D
J. Richard Patterson
M.D
Association OF
Robert G. Simmons
Main Street
Swice Funeral Home
West Main Street
Dave Brooks
Brooks-Anderson Insurance Agency
Sherwood Shopping Center
J. M. Talbott
Michelin Tires
Crane Tire CO
Perpetual Care Trust
Wes
Danville Vault Corporation
Chatham Road
Bank of Virginia
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