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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1974
Page
18
A widow seeks help with needs after her husband’s death and loneliness. A 27-year-old rejects showers and asks for courteous replies. A 22-year-old woman wonders about dating a man who is with another. Abby advises declining invites without guilt and notes many problem letters focus on sex.
The piece offers a dated weekly style horoscope noting personal growth and ongoing projects. It highlights strengths in hard work and savings, with each astrological sign receiving brief guidance on actions and cautions for the coming weekend and week.
The Dan River Retired Employees Club met at the School Field Recreation Center on Tuesday August 13 with President Harry Seay presiding. The meeting recognized new members birthday honorees and Hawaiian trip participants. A melon feast is planned for Tuesday August 20 at noon at Ballou Park at Oven 14. Participants should inform the Recreation Center by Friday August 16.
A vintage ad from the Danville Register promotes pattern 90s mixes with sizes 12 to 16 and bust 38a yards of fabric. It instructs sending $1 per pattern plus 24 cents for first class mail, to Pattern Dept. in New York, with name address zip size and style number. The appeal promises fall-winter catalogs, free pattern coupon, and sewing books.
In a no trump slam, South declares with aggressive play to beat defenders. North's leap to slam signals strong combined assets, West feeds hearts, and declarer gathers twelve tricks after a tense choice between diamonds and spades with careful signaling and timing.
The Wednesday Morning Duplicate Bridge Club played Howell movement at the Schoolfield Recreation Center with four tables. Credit winners included Mrs. L B Cabaniss and Mrs. Roy Ernest first, Mrs. J B Ruffin and Mrs. Dodson Bennett second, and Mrs. Irvin Payne and Mrs. Henry Lea third. A Barber family reunion is set for August 18 at Oven 1 in Ballou Park with picnic lunch at 1 p.m. Miss Susan Joyce Halperin, bride elect of Stephen J Rosenblum, was feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by her aunts, with a pink white color scheme, gifts, and a pink parasol. The guest list included 21 attendees and Mrs. Ellis Halperin, mother of the bride-to-be. A fashion note highlights a dress with a full elastic bodice for ease and travel.
The Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs board will convene at the University of Richmond August 19 to 21 with 44 clubs and 22,500 members represented. The junior executive committee meets Monday and Tuesday, followed by a 2 p.m. general meeting Tuesday in the Fine Arts Center led by President Mrs. Daniel S. Spiers. Speakers include Dr. Ann Johanson of the University of Virginia, Richard A. Stritch of Princeton, and Alex H. Sawyer of the University Hospital, plus workshops and departmental leadership sessions, and plans for next year’s Bicentennial project unveiled by Mrs. Giles C. Engledove and Mrs. John Gregory.
Mrs Robert T Hundley honored Miss Cynthia Robertson bride elect of Paige Farmer Aug 23 at a luncheon at her home 121 Lipton Lane. On arrival the honoree received a pink orchid corsage and a china gift. Attending were Mrs Charles Robertson Mrs William Farmer and Mrs J B Elliott. Places were set for 12. Summer Flowers completes the note.
The White Lily Council No 2 of the Degree of Pocahontas will stage a benefit novelty party at Redmen's Hall in Schoolfield on West Main Street Saturday at 7 o'clock. Tickets available at the door.
OdriNil is advertised as a natural water pill that reduces menstrual cycle water retention. The product claims to lessen swelling in ankles arms and stomach with a gentle diuretic formula containing natural herbs. It promises fast acting relief and a money back satisfaction offer from ATREVCO.
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