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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1965

Page

7

Wondrous Love presented by Woodrow Wilson Junior choir

The Mus ic Study Club of Woodrow Wilson Junior High staged Wondrous Love a mountain choral drama of the Nativity Monday evening in place of the PTA meeting Under Mrs Mabel Berry direction the story of the Christ Child set in the Appalachian mountains was sung with Fara Adams narrator Sherry Watlington on piano Susan Haraway as Mary Steve Long as Joseph Janet Watlington as the Angel Rhonda Martin as soloist and a cast including Kitty Worley Tommy Swann plus helpers and scenery staff Susan Robinson Linda Pruitt Lisa Dix on and Denise Walker

Woodrow Wilson Junior High School PTA Mabel Berry Appalachian Mountains Fara Adams Sherry Watlington Susan Haraway Mary Steve Long Joseph Janet Watlington Angel Rhonda Martin Kitty Worley Tommy Swann Susan Robinette Linda Pruitt Lisa Dixon Denise Walker

Duplicate Bridge Winners Revealed at Danville Club

The Danville Duplicate Bridge Club held a Monday night game at the King of the Sea Restaurant with 44 players. In North-South, winners were Dr. David S Stoner Ellis Halperin first, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Watson second, Mrs. Herbert Silverman Suleyman Somay third, and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bolton fourth. East-West winners were Mrs. Nelson Pearson and Mrs. A. R. Gravely first, Mrs. Leslie Giles and Mrs. Weldon Dryden second, Mrs. Elizabeth Harrington and Mrs. W. E. Jennings third, and Mrs. Lillian Milam and Mrs. Lane Bingham fourth.

Danville Duplicate Bridge Club King of the Sea David S Stoner Ellis Halperin Gerald Watson Herbert Silverman Suleyman Somay J. W. Bolton Nelson Pear Son A. R. Gravely Leslie Giles Weldon Dryden Elizabeth Harrington W.E. Jennings Lillian Milam Lane Bingham

Protests Prime Goals For Red Infiltrators

Washington AP Barry Goldwater's Free Society Association described student protest movements as a prime target of Communist infiltration. The pamphlet on the new student left argues Communists seek world domination, aided by many student leftists, not merely peace or civil rights.

Washington Barry Goldwater Free Society Association Conservative Association

North Carolina Workers To Get Raises As Minimum Wage Increases

Raleigh AP reports up to 50 000 of North Carolina's lowest paid workers will gain from the minimum wage rise from 85 cents to $1 an hour on January 1. Labor Commissioner Frank Crane says the 15 cent hike was enacted by the 1965 legislature and many employers are already adjusting wages. Beneficiaries include workers in small department and variety stores general stores clothing hardware grocery laundries hotels motels restaurants service stations and ice businesses.

Raleigh North Carolina Frank Crane Crane Hravel

Women of Moose Hold Chapter Meet

The Women of the Moose met Monday night at the Moose Lodge on the Greensboro highway. Mrs Mary Gunnell led the Social Service Committee program followed by an enrollment ceremony. The Christmas party and dinner, moved from Dec 18 to Dec 24, was announced and reservations requested. Final plans were made for a children’s Christmas program at the Moose Lodge on Dec 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. Mrs William Ward praised those who dressed dolls for the Salvation Army and refreshments were served.

Moose Lodge William Ward Salvation Army

Green Acres Women Set Tree Lighting at Glenwood School

The Green Acres Woman's Club will host a tree lighting on Friday at 5:30 p.m. on Glenwood Elementary School grounds as a community project. The tree was donated by the Green Acres club and Mrs. L. I. Ramey says the event is open to the public. if rain occurs, the ceremony moves to Monday at the same time.

Glenwood Elementary Green Acres Woman's Club Green Acres Club L. I. Ramey

Bridal Honor Paid To Elizabeth Lamb

Miss Elizabeth Lamb, to wed A/3C Larry G. Turpin in January, was honored at a miscellaneous shower by Mrs. Curtis Smith and Miss Melva Turpin at Turpin's home on Dula Street. A corsage arrived with her, bridal games entertained, and refreshments on a Christmas themed table followed. Guests included Raymond Turpin, Edward Turpin, Archie Setliff, Clarence Jones, Howard Mansfield, Harold Carter, Tera Daniels, Paul Willis, Jimmy Turpin, C. I. Setliff, Helen Crews, and Susan Setliff.

Elizabeth Lamb Larry G. Turpin Curtis Smith Melva Turpin Dula St Mesdames Raymond Turpin Edwin Turpin

Carolina Marine Killed In Action

The Defense Department identified Marine Pfc. Robert M. Brown of Salisbury North Carolina as killed in action in Vietnam. He lived at 109 Stonewell Road and served with the U S marine corps during the Vietnam conflict.

Carolina Washington Defense Department Robert M. Brown Stonewell Road Salisbury N.C Viet Nam

Communist Plot Uncovered in Guatemala Says Government

The Guatemala government said it uncovered a broad Communist plot to seize power. The preliminary objective was to block presidential elections due next March and involved planned kidnappings of wealthy Guatemalans plus increased terrorism and sabotage.

Guatemala

Haley Zimmerman Wedding Planned for Friday Evening

Miss Carolyn Ann Zimmerman daughter of Oscar and Zimmerman of South Boston Road will wed James Franklin Haley Jr. Friday December 17 at 8 PM at Glenwood Memorial Baptist Church. The ceremony will be conducted by Rev Carl E Burger with organist Mrs Gerald Funk and soloist Mrs Talmadge Gerringer. Linda Gail Harris as maid of honor with bridesmaids Ann Evelyn Snead Elizabeth Ann Owen and Cindy Layne as junior bridesmaid. Best man will be James F Haley Jr. and groomsmen Bruce Gilbert Johnny Hudson. Lee Haley will be junior groomsman. Church to be open to friends and relatives.

Carolyn Ann Zimmerman Oscar Henry Zimmerman South Boston James Franklin Haley Jr James F. Haley Ringgold Glenwood Memorial Baptist Church Carl E. Burger Gerald Funk Talmadge Gerringer Zimmerman Linda Gail Harris Providence N.C Ann Evelyn Snead Elizabeth Ann Owen Cindy Layne Haley Bruce Gilbert Johnny Hudsor Blacksburg Lee Haley

Pattern book ad for Marian Martin catalogs and patterns

Beautiful basic ONE and dressier TWO styles with scarf neckline. Print Pattern 9121 half sizes 1244 144% 16% 1844 2042 2244 2445. Size 16% uses 348 yards 54 inch fabric. Fifty cents per pattern plus 15 cents mailing. Send to Marian Martin Danville Register Pattern Dept New York NY 10011. Print name address with ZIP size and style number. Discover 350 new design ideas in Fall Winter Catalog. Free pattern coupon with catalog.

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

Dear Abby readers face family, dating and etiquette woes

A mixed collection of reader letters addresses a young brother living on parents’ support, a labelled dessert-guest dilemma, and views on family trees in relation to lineage and the DAR. Abby guidance offers practical, tactful responses.

Christmas Program Delights G L H Johnson PTA

A PTA meeting at G L H Johnson School featured a program titled Christmastime with Christmas in many lands and pupil participation from all grades. Sixth grade chorus performed under Mrs Nancye Donahoe while Gordon McCubbins announced the school will publish its first newspaper Friday. Attendance awards went to Rosalie Lovelace's third grade and Cliffie Hobgnod's sixth grade.

G.L.H. Johnson Parent- Teacher Association Nancye Donahoe Louis Shannon Gordon McCubbins G. L. H. Johnson McCubbins Rosalie Lovelace Cliffie Hobgnod

Kentuck Meet Held At Swicegood Home

The December Kentuck Woman's Club meeting took place Monday evening at Mrs. Dewey W. Swicegood's home with co hosts Mrs. R C A Batt erman and Mrs. Rawley Williams. Rev Roger Lovette of Blairs Baptist Church spoke on Spiritual Preparation for Christmas. The group planned Christmas giving to those in need and refreshments followed on a Christmas decorated table.

Kentuck Woman’s Club Dewey W. Swicegood R. C. A. Batterman Rawley Williams Roger Lovette Blairs Baptist Church Mel Lloyd Walton

BSP Party With Mrs Barker Brightens Alpha Zeta Sorority

Members of Alpha Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a Christmas gathering at sponsor Mrs Evelyn Barker home on Robertson Ave After the business session they wrapped gifts for needy children and planned a caroling visit to Danville Nursing Home The program on Music was presented by Mrs Carolyn Graham and Christmas elections were played Gifts were exchanged during the social hour

Alpha Zeta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Evelyn Barker Robertson Ave Danville Nursing Home Carolyn Graham

Durham City County To Get Defense Award

Durham City and Durham County will receive the Defense Department national distinguished service award for providing fallout shelter space for every citizen. The luncheon presentation will be by Dial F Sweeney of Thomasville, Ga. The region has 94 shelter facilities licensed to house 113,312 people, 1,612 more than 1960 figures, with space planned for 118,000 more.

Durham Durham County U.S. Department of Defense Civil Defense Edward F. Griffin Department

Prenuptial Shower for Miss Barbara St Clair

Miss Barbara St. Clair, soon to wed Hugh Wyatt on December 26, was feted at a surprise prenuptial shower hosted by Corning Glass Works coworkers. The event at Mrs. R. M. Womack's home featured Christmas colors, corsage gifts, and guests including Mrs. Smith Walton, Mrs. William F. Dyer, Mrs. Kenneth Doss, and others.

Barbara St. Clair Hugh Wyatt Corning Glass Works R. M. Womack North Woodberry Ave Smith Walton William F. Dyer Kenneth Doss Bertry Apple Patsy Keesee Jesse Hines Judith Lewis Linwood Webb Ralph White C. Q O. Newton Nancy Moore Odessa Martin

Surrey Hills Women Plan Yule Activity

The Surrey Hills Park Club met at Mrs. Clifton Brannon home to map Christmas events. President Clee Laster named a committee for doorway decorations judging set for December 19 and plans to aid a needy family during the season.

Surrey Hills Park Club Clifton Brannon Raymond Blackwell Ed Wright Ralph Earnhardt Jesse Hite Clee Laster Laster Leslie Bell S. N. Sharp George C. Carter Jr Lee Stephens

Sorority To Repeat Santa Train Ride

Gamma Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will repeat its successful Santa train ride project next year. The Monday night meeting at Mrs. Wayne Scearce's home on Rocklawn Ave featured judging of handmade tree ornaments with prizes to Mrs. Brad Beacham for most attractive and Mrs. Luther Beaver for most original. Secret sisters exchanged Christmas gifts during the social hour and Mrs. Scearce won the door prize.

Gamma Mu Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Wayne Scearce Rocklawn Ave Prises Brad Beacham Luther Beaver Scearce

Births Announced From Memorial Hospital List

Mr and Mrs Monroe Douglas Falk of Chatham announce a daughter Patricia Ann born December 9 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Phillip Thomas Cash announce daughter Sarah Renee born December 7. Douglas Wayne Cox of Blairs announce a son Mark Douglas born December 7. Andy Ray Boles of Gretna announce a son Douglas Ray born December 7. Ralph Hampton Joyce of Danville announce a son Johnnie Preston born December 7. Carroll Blair Mays Jr of Old Piney Forest Road announce a son Timothy Wayne born December 7. Clarence Lee Riggs of Halifax Road announce a son Tracy Eugene born December 6. Ernest Devoid Boatyright of Danville announce a daughter Betty Melinda born December 6. Durham Lloyd Hardison of Baugh Street announce a son Jody Dale born December 6. John Lewis Satterfield III of Yanceyville announce a daughter Jacqueline Lee born December 16.

Monroe Douglas Falk Chatham Rt. Three Patricia Ann Memorial Hospital Phillip Thomas Cash Franklin Turnpike Sarah Renee Douglas Wayne Cox Blairs Rt. One Mark Douglas Andy Ray Boles Gretna Douglas Ray Ralph Hampton Joyce Danville Johnnie Preston Carroll Blair Mays Jr Old Piney Forrest Road Timothy Wayne Clarence ‘Lee Rigs The Halifax Road Tracy Eugene Ernest’ DeVoid Boatyright Betty Melinda Durham Lloyd Hardison Baugh St Jody Dale John Lewis Satterfield III Yanceyville, N.C Jacqueline Lee

Jaycettes Plan Caroling Social in Danville

The Danville Jaycettes meet at King of the Sea Restaurant on Wednesday December 15 at 7 p.m. with husbands, then carol to the Roman Eagle Home and Danville Nursing Home. They return for refreshments and bring food clothes and items for needy families.

Danville Jaycettes King of the Sea Roman Eagle Danville

Farthing Returns Home From Visit to Parents in Seasons Grove

Personal Robert E. Farthing has returned to his home in Seasons Grove, Pennsylvania, after a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Farthing on Girard Street.

Robert E. Farthing Seasons Grove Mrs J. P. Farthing Girard St

Christmas Play Planned at Sycamore Baptist Church

December 22 at Sycamore Baptist Church will feature a Christmas play directed by Mrs. Delano Dalton and Mrs. Douglas Spurlock. Choir members will carol on December 12. WMS hosts a Christmas party on December 18 with Mrs. Charlie Gibson as hostess. Odie Dalton is a surgical patient in Danville Memorial. Chesley Dalton and Junior Miller are in Lynchburg General Hospital. Two locals serve in Vietnam, Pvt. Billie W. Brumfield and Pfc. Garrith R. Dalton.

Sycamore Delano Dalton Odie Dalton OQ. R. Brumfield Danville Memorial Chesley, Dalton Junior Miller Lynchburg General Hospital Louie Merricks Waldorf Horsace Wright Eddie Culbert Hurt A. B. Culbertson Viet Nam Viet Nam. They Are Pvt Billie W. Brumfield Pfc Garrith R. Dalton

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