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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1966
Page
14
Miss Carol Dabney Ragland bride elect was honored at a August 19 tea at the Danville Golf Club hosted by Mrs. Haskins W. Bacon and Mrs. A. Cleveland Sizemore. The ceremony will pair Ragland with John Earl Moloney of Alexandria on September 24.
Danville residents attended a business conference in New Orleans on August 24 to 27. Travelers included Mr and Mrs Jordon W Hypes, Mr and Mrs John E White, Mr and Mrs David S Wells, Mr and Mrs Herbert K Finney, Mr and Mrs E N Wilson, and Mr and Mrs John H Woodward, flying from Greensboro by chartered plane. C S Taylor Jr returned to Atlanta after visiting his parents on Claiborne Street. Melvin Gwen and daughter Kelly Ann went home to Pittsburgh after visiting the Owens on Holbrook Ave. George Rucker Penn II and daughters Vaughan Elaine of Larchmont, New York, visited his mother on Linden Drive.
Mr and Mrs Lester Wells of Gordon Street announce the birth of a daughter Rita Kaye on August 16 at Memorial Hospital.
Miss Sandra Slade, soon to wed Cuyler Wentz on August 27, received social courtesies. A luncheon hosted by her mother featured green and white decor and strands of antique pearls for each attendant. Guests included Mrs. Aubrey Slade and Mrs. L. H. Wentz among others. a separate shower honored Miss Slade at Miss Boggs residence with white carnations corsage and green white refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Ellis Stewart Hayes announce the birth of son William Raymond on Aug 16 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Lynn Lewis Jones announce the birth of son Lynn Lewis Jones Jr on Aug 16 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Sam Junior Rowland announce the birth of daughter Darlene Rose on Aug 16 at Memorial Hospital.
South opens game in a complex four heart contract after West overcalls and East misdefends. Declarer uses ruffs and trumps to draw remaining threats, with East’s failure to cash clubs or defend optimally allowing West to orchestrate a setting trick. South prospers briefly but West’s hearts and clubs eventually force the defense to win.
Prenuptial event honors Miss Gloria Scott ahead of her August 27 marriage to Charles M. VanAllen Jr. at home on Southampton Avenue. Hostesses H D Berry and Betty Berry greeted the honoree with a corsage as refreshments and greens arranged with miniature bride and groom figurines were enjoyed. guest list includes family and friends such as Mrs. M. W. Scott, Mrs. W. M. Scott, and Miss Virginia Ann Scott.
Miss Claudete Fran Farthing, soon to wed Donnie Brambridge Stowe on September 10, received a prenuptial celebration hosted by Mrs. Charlie Stowe and Mrs. Hubert Smith at the Stowe home in Martinsville. A corsage of white carnations, bridal games, and magnolia-centered refreshments highlighted the event. Guests included Farthing and Stowe family members and friends from Martinsville Danville Stuart Roanoke and nearby communities.
The L. D. Sub Debs will meet Tuesday at 7 PM with Miss Linda Wells at 159 Capri Court. Election of a few officers is on the agenda and all members are urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Harry Winston Aron of Blacksburg announce the birth of a son Harry Winston Aron Jr on August 15 at Community Hospital Radford Mrs Aron is the former Loretta Bean of Danville Mr and Mrs John Thomas Wilson of Providence NC announce a son Carlton Eugene born August 16 Mr and Mrs Lanerd Steve Rigney of Old Mayfield St announce a son Lanerd Steve born August 17 at Memorial Hospital
Miss Faye Dean daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Dean married Woodrow N. Redd son of Mrs Elizabeth Clark and Henry Redd in a Saturday evening ceremony at the groom’s mother’s home on West Stokes Street Rev Richard Smith officiated pastor of Forest Lawn Baptist Church The couple will reside in Danville with the bride employed at Memorial Hospital and the groom with Gus Dyer Construction Co
Personal Kenneth Dickerson Mike Heldreth and Joey Edwards have returned from a week's vacation trip at Myrtle Beach South Carolina, concluding their leisure visit with no reported incidents.
Jacqueline Kay Sheridan daughter of Mrs Bessie Sheridan of 154 Chestnut St is among 150 American students accepted for international study at the Institute for American Universities in Aix en Provence France She a Longwood College junior was recommended by Longwood faculty and will study there in the second semester after which she plans to tour Europe She is a graduate of George Washington High School and majors in elementary education at Longwood
The North Danville W C T U will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock with Mrs J A Altice at her home 2940 North I Main St.
Miss Rachel Stegall and her fiance Michael Wimmer, set to wed on September 10, were hosted by Mr and Mrs Julian Williams and Mr and Mrs Burnell Williams at the King of the Sea. Stegall received a white carnation corsage and a china gift. Guests included Mr and Mrs Richard Stegall and Mr and Mrs Frank Wimmer.
The B F B Sub Debs plan an event this evening at 7 o clock with Miss Gail Love at 124 Westhampton Avenue.
Mr and Mrs Stafford Owen and their three sons Dwayne Bryan and Stafford Owen Jr left Holbrook Avenue to visit relatives in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on their way back to Coos Bay Oregon after a two week stay with Mr and Mrs J H Owen at their home.
The Thomas Carter Chapter DAR will meet Saturday August 27 at 2 30 p m at Hotel Chatham. Mrs Sallie Hines flag chairman will present the program. There are no hostesses for this meeting.
New York AP reports Jack Cole will expand his work on Chu Chem beyond choreography. He will also perform several solo dances and portray one of the show's main characters, a comic villain, noting such tasks are manageable with good organization.
Dear Abby columns offer blunt responses on relationship delays in dating with criticism of scatterbrained partners and infidelity fears while fielding letters about mailman attire and social etiquette. Readers in Columbia and St Louis get told to follow rules and regulate behavior.
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