West End Garden Club hears Mrs Slaughter on Christmas customs
Mrs Slaughter spoke to West End Garden Club about Christmas origins and customs. She traced early church adoption of December 25, the evergreen holly and mistletoe, and noted the first Christmas tree in Virginia in 1842 tied to Dr. Minneggerode. She emphasized Christmas as a holy day, with carols and pageants, and defined Christmas as God nearby. Also reported births: Brian Macon November 27 at Martinsville General Hospital. Bryan Keith Lackey born November 28 at Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
College of William and Mary
Minnegerode
Historic
St. Paul’s Church
Richmond
Lewis’ C. Harvie
Martha Rutherfoord
Paul MM
Greenville
Tacoma Council to Nominate State Officers at Redmen’s Hall
A called meeting of Tacoma Council No 3 Degree of Pocahontas is set for Wednesday at 7 30 PM in Redmen’s Hall West Main Street Extension. The purpose is to nominate officers and a social with refreshments will follow.
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Tacoma
Council No. 3
Degree of Focahontas
Redmen’s Hall
West Main Street
Quiet Day Service at Epiphany Church Tomorrow
A Quiet Day service will be held at Epiphany Church in Danville on Thursday December 1 at 430 PM with Holy Communion. The Rev Dewey C Loving rector of Emmanuel Church Chatham will lead on the Advent Christmas Epiphany theme. The event invites members of other denominations to join in seasonal reflection and luncheon afterward in the parish recreation room. Each person brings a sandwich. Coffee and cookies supplied by Women of the Church.
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Danville
Dewey C. Loving
Emmanuel Church
Chatham
Church of the Epiphany
Swift To Sew Jump Into The Season's Smart Jumper
An advertisement urges readers to sew a shapely princess jumper with or without blouse as a versatile pattern. It includes fabric yardage, sizes 12 to 18, and pricing for printed patterns, plus mailing instructions to Marian Martin pattern dept in New York. The notice promotes a winter fashion spectacular catalog offering 100 sewable styles and a 35 cent catalog price.
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Marian Martin
Danville Register
Pattern Dept
West 18Th St
New York
N. Y
Whitmell Auxiliary Fetes Post Saturday
Members of Auxiliary No 231 American Legion held their annual dinner at the Whitmell post home on Saturday night. An easy supper marked a farewell to the Legionnaires disbanding at year’s end. Mrs Eugene Gregory Jr auxiliary president welcomed attendees and stressed the value of membership. Others present included Mrs Albert Gregory Mr Jen Gregory Mrs E E Gregory Sr Mrs Reuben Ricketts Mrs Mosby Adkins Mrs James Gregory Mrs Jesse Woghi Mrs Ray Hudson Mrs Herman Davis Mrs L O Davis and Mr and Mrs Charlie Davis with son.
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Auxiliary No. 231
American Legion
Whitmell
Eugene Gregory Jr
Gregory
Albert Gregory
Jen Gregory
E. E. Gregory Sr
Reuben Ricketts
Mosby Adkins
James Gregory
Jesse Woghi
Ray Hudson
Herman Davis
L. O. Davis
Mrr
Charlie Davis and Son
Dale Marie Hodnett Honored At Shower
Miss Dale Marie Hodnett, soon to wed Harold Johnson of Alexandria, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Shirley LaPrade. Attendees included many relatives and friends who enjoyed corsages, bridal games, and refreshments. A later birth notice lists the delivery of a son, John Street, at Memo Memorial Hospital in Tyler on November 30.
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Dale Marie Hodnett
Harold Johnson
Alexandria
Shirley LaPrade
Franklin ‘Turnpike
Ruth Eastridge
Freith
Odelle Brown
Glaydis Cassada
Howard Hodnett
L. W. Franklin
Sami Sparks
J. C. Hodnett
Sue Myers
Annie Giles
C. L. Jones
W. E. Milam
Don Whitfield
Freida Gunnell
C. B. Powell
James’ Jones
Howard Stowe
Guy Hearp
Ramona Stanford
Gloria Pruitt
Marian Lynch
Louise LaPrade
Frances LaPrade
Sandra Worley
Sub Debs Meeting At Robin Womack's Maple Lane
Sub Debs meet Wednesday evening at seven with Robin Womack in her home on Maple Lane. In local births, Jo Ann born November 23 in Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Joseph Carranza Williams of Rocklawn Avenue. Charlene Marie born November 28 to Mr and Mrs William Allen Wright of Claiborne Street. Kathy Annette born November 28 to Mr and Mrs Edwin Bryce Lufimen of Sydney Street. Steve Daniel born November 30 to Mr and Mrs Acie Calvig Dalton of Gretna Route Three in Memorial Hospital.
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Robin Womack
Maple Lane
Joseph Carranza Williams
Rocklawn Avenue
Jo Ann
Memorial Hospital
William Allen Wright
Claiborne Street
Charlene Marie
Edwin Bryce iLufimen
Sydnoy Street
Kathy Annette
Acie Calvig Dalton
Gretna
Route Three
GOREN On Bridge Play For A Slam In Expert Column
In a Chicago Tribune bridge column, the declarer misplayed a six no trump slam after an aggressive auction. North-South faced duplications in spades and heart discard options, with analysis of a safer line: duck the heart, retain ace of spades, and execute clubs to avoid a loss. The piece discusses optimal positioning and assumes East has key entries while detailing safe play.
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Albert Peter Declarer
Pfirrmann Jr
Greenwood
Lane
Alslam
Mary Ellen
Memorial Hospital
North
Trump
South
West
Declarer
East
Hast
iSouth
Symbols in Church Architecture Highlighted at Luncheon
Joseph Dunglinson Jr spoke at a First Presbyterian Women of the Church luncheon on symbols in church architecture. He noted Calvin and other reformers rejected symbols but time has revived them as integral to heritage. Slides illustrated the sanctuary symbols. Mrs. Wiseman introduced him and Mrs. Pritchett led. Luncheon plans were by Mrs. Williamson.
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Joseph Dunglinson Jr
Spose
Waemen
First Presbyterian Church
Dunglinson
John
Calvin
Dunglartson
Plumer W. Wiseman
Women of the Church
Drake Pritchett
H. H. Williamson
Yule Program At Dan River PTA Meeting
A Christmas program by elementary pupils was presented at the Dan River PTA meeting in the school auditorium under the direction of Mrs. Elsie Gasmey and Mrs. Elizabeth Farmer. The glee club performed, led by Mrs. Bobby Yeatts. Principal R. J. Rickman reported on the carnival fund raiser and discussed plans for child safety in case of an atomic attack. The group also talked about a proposed new school building and cooperatively supporting the county school board to secure a site. Louise Adams presided in the president's absence.
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Dan River
Parent-Teacher’ Association
Morcay
Iam
Elsie Gasmey
Elizabeth Farmer
Glee Club
Bobby Yeatts
R. J Rickman
Louise Adams
HL Wilson
Miss Sally Gilley Bridal Honor In North Carolina
Miss Sally Gilley bride elect of Wallace Smith will be married on Saturday December 30 in Semora. The guest list includes Mrs. J B Dunevant Mrs. Edward Poole Mrs. Robert Bailey and many locals from Semora Danville Roxboro and Leasburg.
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Sally Gilley
Robert Bailey
Greensboro
N. C
Edward Poole
Martinsville
Rome
J. B. Dusevant
Sernora
Miss Gilley
Wallace Smith
James Jesse Doss
Raymond Taley
Pearl Evans
Clarence Evans
H. M. McFarling
Danville
J. T. Dunevant
James Caswell
Bobby Barker
Arthur Roberts
Joe Jones
Ruby Painter
Christine Albert
Blanche
Jasper Carter
Walter Rodgers
Charlie Byler
Glent Hunt
C. D. Allen
Elaine Turmer
Mary H. Taylor
Dorothy
Ruth Gilfey
Betty
Peggy Brummett
Semora
Jimmy Jordan
Leasburg
Walter Barker
Roxboro
J. Wi ‘Lunsford
Billy Boswell
Yanceyville
Nn. c
iPlood Sale Planned By D A R Chapter
The Joseph Gravely Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor a benefit food sale on Saturday December 9 starting at 9 am. Home cooked foods will be offered and the public is invited.
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Joseph Gravely
iDaughters of the
Thaltumers
Russian Stand At Geneva Talks Termed Deplorable
Western sources say Russia rejected any international inspection for a nuclear test ban noting a deadlock at Geneva. Tsarapkin denounced Western plans while US and UK delegates disputed Moscow claims and argued for verification. A stray Memphis church sign about trespassers being forgiven closes the snippet.
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Geneva
Aband
Stern
Russia
Semnon KL
Tsarapsin
United States
Britain
Tsarapkin
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Bryart Keith
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Hobrook
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J. C. Dunbar
Cletus Moser
Norman Carl Allen
Roxie Brown
John Street
Tyler
Memo Memorial Hospital
Oral Hospital
Goren
The
Chicago Tribune
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JRI
Aki
South West North East
Jack of
Feyapeit
Colleq
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Scott
Lake of Ellen
Devonshire Vicksburg
Nashville
Tan
Dan River Pta
Charles C. Stesle
Sir Michael Wright
Briain
Stelle
Memphis
St. Peter's
Wake UP
RUG & Furn
Main St
Ted
Sunbeam
Dad
Townes & Son
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