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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1976

Page

3

Funeral service set for Mrs Maggie Hunt in Danville

A funeral for Mrs Maggie Hunt, 68, of 155 Epps Street, will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Harvey's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev L T Stephens officiating. Burial follows in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs Hunt died Friday evening in a RichMoni nursing home. She was born in Person County North Carolina and lived much of her life in the Danville area where she worked for Dibrell Brothers Inc. Surviving are her husband Dorsey Hunt and daughter Mrs Viola Harrison of Danville. The body lies at Harvey's Funeral Home with family receiving friends today 7 to 8 p.m. and at other times at the residence 235 Winslow Street.

Maggie Hunt Harvey's Funeral Home L. T. Stephens Oak Fill Hunt Epps St Moni Person County N. C John Bradshaw Lula Bradshaw Danville Dibrell Brothers, Inc Dorsey Hunt Viola Harrison Harvey's Winslow St

Mrs. Gibson Funeral Today

A funeral for Mrs. Arthur Vann Gibson will be held today at 11 a.m. at Morningside Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. A graveside service is planned for tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Mehane, North Carolina. She died Saturday morning in an Atlanta hospital after a lingering illness.

Arthur Vann Gibson Morningside Presbyterian Church Atlanta Mehane N.C Gibson

Marvin Jones Dies At Age 82

Marvin Milton Jones 82 of MiNor Rt. 1 died yesterday at 9:20 a.m. in Roman Eagle Memorial Home Danville Virginia. He was a World War I veteran and retired farmer. Survived by wife Larrie Taylor Jones six daughters Merritt Island Florida 14 grandchildren nine great grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow 2 p.m. Semora United Methodist Church burial Lebanon United Christian Church Cemetery. Body at Brinks and White Funeral Home with visitation tonight 7 to 9 p.m.

Hoxboro N.C Marvin Milton Jones Roman Eagle Memorial Danville Borin Bill Meacham Lebanon United Christian Church Brinks and White Funeral Home

New Faculty Members At UVa Shape Fall Faculty Lineup

UVa introduces a cadre of new leaders and professors across several schools. William H. Muller Jr becomes vice president for health sciences, John J. Owen directs development, Emerson G. Spies leads the law school as dean, and William M. Harris heads Afro American affairs. New appointments include psychology professor Nicholas D. Reppucci, James A. McPherson in English and law, religious studies scholar Nathan A. Scott Jr, and Charlotte H. Scott in business administration. Robert W. Cantrell ascends otolaryngology chair, and Thomas W. Tillack joins as Walter Reed Professor in cancer pathology. John H. King becomes director of Institutional Analysis, joining a broad mix of new faculty and administrative leaders.

Charlottesville University of Virginia Law School Wiliam H. Muller Jr School of Medicine Muller Af American Affairs Wiliam M. Harris Office of Portland State University Harris New University Nicholas D. Reppucci Yale University Reppucei Harvard University James A. McPherson Atlantic Monthly Magazine University of Town Icsion Nathan A. Scott Jr Com.monwealth Charlotte H. Scott University Scott Univrsity of Chicago Union Theological Seminary Columbia University Thomas W. Tillack Tillack Walter Reed Alee Ieee University School of Medicine St. Louis John H. King Dartmouth College BM Corp Allis Chalmers Several Electric Corp The U.S. Army

Police Station Mayhem Erupts During Arrest Attempt

In Danville last night a juvenile and an 18 year old resisted arrest after being booked for drunkenness and disorderly conduct at Nick’s Pizza. Easley smashed door glass and a 17 year old damaged photo equipment valued at 300 dollars, as officers attempted to handcuff him.

Danville Harald Henry Henry Moore Easley Catham Rt. 2 Nick's Pizza Riverside Drive T. H. Breedlove W. L. Gibbs C. L Shelley Easley Henry Jeveniles

Rep Robinson Opposes Gun Control in Congress

Warrrenton dispatch reports Virginia Rep J Kenneth Robinson R says curbing violent crime with firearm restrictions on lawful owners makes no sense. He favors stiff penalties for crimes using firearms. A separate city incident notes a drunk juvenile, property damage charges, and an interstate collision on Southhampton Chatelaine, causing about 2200 dollars in damage and injuries.

Clarification Set On Kepone Remarks

Rep Bauman says EPA chief task force chief Blanchard remarks on Kepone's Chesapeake Bay impact need clarification. Bauman cites a planned Monday EPA statement and notes no Maryland contamination evidence while urging reassurance for watermen and seafood safety.

Kepone Easton API Environmental Protection Agency Chesapeake Bay Robert E. Baan Maryland Republican Russell Train EPA Jack Blanchard Bauman Blanchard Tabor

Federal probes target Norfolk grain firms over export records

In Richmond AP reporting, the FBI and U.S. Agriculture Department probe Cargill Inc and Continental Grain Co export facilities in Norfolk and ports in eight states for possible overbilling foreign customers. Investigators review records, weights, and shipments to verify eight million extra bushels billed versus shipped.

Richmond FBI U.S. Agriculture Departent Norfolk Cargill, Inc Continental Grain Co Agriculture Department Office of Investigation

Electrical Fire Destroys J L Wyatt Home in Ringold County

A two story log and shingle house on Rt 72 Ringold in Ringpold was gutted by an afternoon electrical fire. Firefighters battled the blaze about two hours saving three rooms on the bottom floor and some furniture. No injuries were reported as the Wyatt family was away. Fire officials cited faulty wiring as the likely cause and said the home is not livable.

L. Wyatt Rt. 72 Ringpold Ringgold Volunteer Fire Department Firmen Wyatt Willie Baines

Virginia Tech Board approves school status for forestry division

Virginia Tech Board of Visitors votes to elevate the division of forestry and wildlife resources to the School of Forestry and Wildlife Resources to boost visibility and industry ties. The measure accompanies changes in engineering programs, the minerals division abolition, and updates to the university honor system. Enrollment exceeds 1000 and growing, with related operational adjustments and easement approvals at university properties.

Blacksburg Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Division of Forestry and Wildlife Resources School of Forestry and Wildlife Resources Allege of Agriculture and Life Sciences Division of Forestry and Wildlife Resources Tech William E. Lavery Division of Minerals Eageds Division of Minerals Engineering Lavery

Preparation H Relief for Hemorrhoids Promises Quick Benefit

An advertisement-style note touts Preparation H as a prescription-free ointment that shrinks swelling of inflamed hemorrhoidal tissues and relieves pain and itching. It cites tests on patients in New York, Washington DC, and a medical center, claiming consistent results and widespread use by millions yearly.

New York Washington D.C

Virginia delegate backs Ford amid convention eve vote

Lois Kindt of Waynesboro said she will vote for President Ford, praising his work restoring integrity to the White House. Kindt has long leaned to Ford and announced the decision at a Virginia delegation cocktail party hosted by Judy and Stanley Christopher in Kansas City on the eve of the Republican National Convention.

Kansas City Ford Virginia Lois Kindt Waynesboro White House

Prof Lanning Dies In Durham

John Tate Lanning a Duke University history authority on Latin America died Sunday in Durham after a long bone cancer struggle He taught at Duke from 1927 to 1973 and was among the first Guggenheim Fellows in the early 1900s Memorial services set for 14 a.m. Monday widow Elizabeth Williams Lanning and three children survive along with a daughter in Greenville NC

Durham N.C John Tate Lanning Duke University Lanning James B. Duke Guggenheim Lanming Duke Davidson Bis Richard Mauger Greenville, N.C

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Mrs. Hunt Mrs. Gibson Marvin Jones Curt A. Wilson Highlands United Methodist Church Highlands Wilson Eugene Wilson Blairs Baptist Church San Antonio, Tex Uva John J. Owen University of Connecticut University of Connecticut Foundation Owen Emerson G. Spies Mary and Daniel Loughran Spies Itons Barnard College University of Chicago School of Business Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Bank Glen C. Robinson Federl Communications Commision Sanford University Robert W. Cantrell Department of Otolaryngology Cantrell U.S. Naval Academy George Wasington Rep. Robinson Warrenton J. Kenneth Robinson R-Va Congress Robinson Anther Juvenile Henry Ball Bowe Love Pittsylvania Elkhorn Joseph Terry Trict Maryland Bay Blanchand James River J. L. Wyatt Walters Mill Road Baines VPI Student Government Association University Cemenian University Appalachian Power Co Price's Fork Pres. Ford Prof Gary L. Bengston, P.C Association Kathleen T. Boyle Tunstall Rd Banville, Va
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