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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1965

Page

2

Fulcher Hosts Wedding Breakfast for Linda Woodall

Mr and Mrs Leonard J Fulcher entertained at a Danville Golf Club wedding breakfast for Linda Woodall as her marriage to Edgar Willis Lacy of Winchester was set for today at 11 am in the First Baptist Church. The event featured yellow and white decor with daisy pompons chrysanthemums and snapdragons. Guests included Dr and Mrs Edgar Willis Lacy Jr Dr and Mrs Wyatt Wheeler Thompson Miss Anne Lacy Miss Barbara Moore Miss Marie Patricia Neville Mr and Mrs Ernest Myers Phillip Jerome Woodall and Leonard J Fulcher Jr. An after rehearsal dinner was hosted by Dr and Mrs Lacy at the Down towner Motor Inn. Covers were for 50 including bridal party and out of town guests.

Leonard J. Fulcher Danville Golf Club Linda Woodall Edgar Willis Lacy LJ Winchester First Baptist Church Edgar Willis Lacy Jr Wyatt Wheeler Thompson Anne Lacy Barbara Moore Marie Patricia Neville Ernest Myers Phillip Jerome Woodall Leonard J. Fulcher Jr Lacy Downtowner Motor Inn

Lingerie Shower Honors Miss Joyce Samuels Before Sept 3 Wedding

A pre nuptial lingerie shower for Joyce Samuels, to wed Moffett Hughes Elliott Jr. on September 3, was hosted by Mrs. Carlton Keatts and Miss Leah Gilliland at Gilliland’s Claiborne Street home. A white carnation corsage welcomed the honoree, bridal games entertained, and refreshments followed for guests including Mrs. Lamon Samuels and Mrs. Moffett Elliott among others.

Joyce Samuels Moffett Hughes Elliott Jr Carlton Keatts Leah Gilliland Claiborne St Lamon Samuels Moffett Elliott Irvin C. Jordan Lowell Rowland Herbert Mays Alton Calloway Roy Mayberry Davit Biles J. T. Chaney Dorsey Gilliland Harry Cocke Victor Moon Thelma Chaney Bonnie Warren

Miss Nancy Holley to Wed Gary King Aug 28 in Danville

A miscellaneous shower on Aug 17 at the Stegall home Danville Rt. Five honored Miss Nancy Ann Holley with a corsage and bridal games. Guests included Mrs. Irvin R. Holley, Mrs. C. L. Solley, Mrs. A. Wilson King, Mesdames Moon Davis Astin Elliott Shelton Callaway, and Misses Riddle Watlington Adkerson Maxie Stowe Landrum Keith Keith Warren plus others.

Nancy Ann Holley Gary Wilson King Richard N. Stegall Rachel Stegall Stegall Danville Rt. Five Irvin R. Holley C. L. Solley A. Wilson King Mavis Moon A. L. Davis Irvin Astin E. C. Elliott Norman Shelton G. M. Callaway Sylvia Riddle Brenda Watlington Wanda Adkerson Linda Maxie Nancy Stowe Nancy Landrum Kathy Keith Claudia Keith Bonnie Warren

Duplicate Bridge Winners Revealed at Schoolfield Center

The Wlewell movement guided the duplicate bridge game Thursday evening at the Schoolfield Recreation Center. Winners were Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Manly first, Mrs. B. T. Harvey Jr. and Mrs. John Brooks second, with a third place tie between Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bolton and Harold Taylor and Mrs. E. N. Cooter.

Wlewell Schoolfield Recreation Center J. O. Manly B. T. Harvey Jr John Brooks Bill Bolton Harold Taylor E. N. Cooter

Bridal Pair Feted At Rehearsal Dinner

Mr and Mrs I L Wornom entertained at an after rehearsal dinner for son Nelson Childress Moore Jr and Miss Dolores Marie Scott. The wedding was set for this afternoon at 2 at West Main Baptist Church with 28 guests including the wedding party and close friends.

I. L. Wornom Newport News Holiday Inn Nelson Childress Moore Jr Dolores Marie Scott West Main Baptist ‘Church Llose

Goren On Bridge Quiz Answers Pending

Bridge columnist presents eight quiz hands from 1945 with vulnerable and not vulnerable scenarios. Each item lists hands and a question about the correct bid or response, inviting reader participation and promising tomorrow’s solutions.

Charles H. Goren Chicope Trituney

Courtesies for Jean Carol Mills Bride Elect

Numerous gifts and gatherings mark well wishers for Miss Jean Carol Mills as her marriage to Wellens Stowe nears. A mixed shower at Dry Fork hosted by Mrs. I. Q. Stowe featured corsage souvenirs, green and white decor, and bridal games. A lingerie shower at Dry Fork hosted by Mrs. C. T. Crane added further honors with corsage and coordinated color scheme attended by family and friends.

Jean Carol Mills Wellens Stowe Douglas Stowe Morace Sigman Curtis Compton I. Q. Stowe Dry Fork E. H. Mills Robert Mills Thomas Stowe Earl Stowe Irvin Jones Frank Jones Dennis Jones Bobby Lee Shelton Charlie Mills Ray Carter Lawrence Stowe Charles Jones W. B. Merricks Jr Marty Wright Beverly Shelton I’. O. Daniel I. O. Stowe H. F. Naymore Jr Dallas Womack Richard Shields Dale Shields Howard Turner Joyce Greene Lois Jefferson

Burlington Man Sentenced in Son's Death

James H. Stinson, 54, of Burlington was sentenced to 12 to 15 years for voluntary manslaughter in the May 28 shooting death of his son Johnny Stinson, 28, at their home. Alamance Superior Court jurors returned the verdict after deliberating since Thursday.

Graham N.C James H. Stinson Burlington Johnny Stinson Alamance Superior Court Stinson W. A. Johnson

Unwed Negro Coed Given Suspended Sentence in Baby Death

Bernadette Walker 18 a Virginia State College freshman was convicted in March of second degree murder for the death of her infant son born Jan 9. Judge Linwood B. Tabb imposed a five year suspended term after she argued she did not know if the baby was born alive. A medical examiner said the infant lived at least 10 minutes and died of asphyxiation. A probation officer noted she previously had a legitimate child at 16 living at her parents’ home.

Norfolk Bernadette Walker Corporation Court Linwood B. Tabb

Dear Abby questions and guidance from readers

A collection of reader letters to Dear Abby about self image pregnancy secrecy wedding invites and visiting new mothers. Abby offers responses advising confidence handling family expectations etiquette and practical steps for supporting new mothers and maintaining tactful relationships.

Abby Los Angeles Calif

Wilson-Secarce Treth Announced

Mr and Mrs Harry E Wil announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Ann to Arvin Lee Scearce Jr son of Mr and Mrs Arvin L Scearce of Danville Rt Three The couple-plan marriage Betty Ann attends George Washington High School Arvin L Scearce Jr studies at Danville Technical Institute The wedding is set for Friday Aug 27.

Harry E. Wil Washington St Betty Ann Arvin ‘Lee Scearce Jr Arvin L. Scearce Danville Miss Wilson George .Washington High School Seearce Dan ‘Vile Technical Institute

Engagement of Joyce Ann Shumate to Frank I Lauder Plott

Mr and Mrs A J Shumate announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce Ann to Frank iLauder Plott of Danville. Joyce Ann is with Belk Leggett Co and Frank is a senior at Virginia Tech Blacksburg. Wedding planned August 26 at 7 p m Melville Avenue Baptist Church.

A. J. Shumate Joyce Ann Frank iLauder Plott G. W. Plott Danville Miss Shumate Belk-Leggett Co Plott Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Melville Avenue Baptist Church

Local residents visit relatives and travel notices

Personal notices list several individuals traveling or visiting in Washington DC Baltimore Pinehurst Newport News and Newport News areas. Names include Dave Thornton Ken Poteat Jr Wayne Ferguson Sammy Saunders Mrs S T Patterson George Vick Patterson Mrs E Russell Hubbard Rev and Mrs Sorrell Walter Powell Miss Adele Greenberg Cathy Hill Patricia Hill Natalie Payne Hill Beth Hill and families connected to Captain and Mrs Russell S Hill and Danville ties.

Dave Thornton Ken Poteat Jr Wayne Ferguson Sammy Saunders Washington, D.C Baltimore Cathy and Patricia Hill Arlington Robert Spencer Montague St Natalie Payne Hill Beth Hill R. Paul Sanford Mt. Cross Road Russell S. Hill Danville

New School Swing Pattern Ad Sparks Fall Fashion

A bold pattern touts a pleated empire skimmer for fall fashion with plaid and solid color options. Printed Pattern 9285 for children's sizes 2 4 6 8 costs 35 cents plus 15 cents extra for first class mail.

Marian Martin Danville Register Pattern Dept 18Th St New York M. Y

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Mixed List

A dense list of crossword clues across and down covering varied topics from foods to historical figures. Several entries appear garbled or misnumbered but include clues like Spaghetti and macaroni, Crossed 2 stream again, King Kong and others, Ethiopian prince, and Indian prince.

Mitch Miller Mowgli Eye

Teen-Ager Wins London Trip for Essay on Fashion

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania teen Stephanie Sikorski 17 won a contest of 4,500 entrants sponsored by Hess's Department Store for an essay on teenage moves and fashion. Her prize included an all expenses paid trip to London to meet fashion designers, visit Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, the Royal Ballet, and Stratford. She emphasizes culture over Beatles, experiences with the Royal Ballet and Royal Shakespeare Company, and modeling opportunities.

London NEA Stephanie Sikorski Bethlehem Liberty High School American Field Service International Exchange Stephanie Hess’s Department Store Allentown Buckingham Palace Windsor Castle Royal Ballet Shakespeare Theater Stratford Moody Blues England United States Europe Buckingham Tower of London Westminister Abbey Stratford-Upon-The- Avon Royal Shakespeare Company Eric Porter Marlowe Malta BBC Porter Laurence Harvey Shepperton Studios Hollywood

Man Killed in Gastonia Plant Machinery Mishap

Daniel Fred Biggers age 25 from Clover South Carolina dies after becoming caught in a textile machine at the U S Rubber Co plant in Gastonia North Carolina. Coroner says he was working with two others when the accident occurred and he died en route to a hospital.

Gastonia N. C Daniel Fred Biggers Clover S. C U.S. Rubber Co Gaston County Bill McLean Biggers Ilo

Euclid Avenue Methodist Hires New Associate Minister

The Rev. Leslie Vessey may have brought church stationery to Euclid Avenue Methodist Church as associate minister. He has served the Euclid Avenue church in Zanesville, Ohio for the past five years as its minister.

Toledo, Ohio Leslie Vessey Euclid Avenue Methodist Church Zanesville Ohio

Marilyn Monroe and forgiveness amid public indifference

The author argues Monroe’s forgiveness of her unstable mother shaped her life and warns IRS actions deny this moral achievement. He contrasts hero worship for spaceflight and military service with the lack of recognition for inner acts of mercy. He recalls Monroe at the Metropolitan Opera, noting public admiration for her beauty but not for her moral qualities.

Marilyn Monroe Miss Monroe Jesus Internal Revenue Service Johnson Metropolitan Opera House

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