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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1965

Page

3

Delta Kappa Gamma meeting at Woodberry Hills School

Members of Alpha Gamma Chapter met Thursday evening at 7 30 at Woodberry Hills School. Mrs Martha Gray McCauley presided in missing pie becontent with Miss Eltha Campbell absent. LaVerne English led a tour of the Christmas art exhibit and Avis Whitlow explained the work. Elise Grogan read the Biblical Christmas story. Social hour followed at The King of the Sea restaurant.

Alpha Gamma Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Society Woodberry Hills Martha Gray McCauley Pie Becontent Eltha Campell LaVerne English Avis Whitlow Elise Grogan King of the Sea

Richardson Rehearsal Party Honors Thomas Richardson and Emily Hayden

Mr and Mrs Hubert Richardson hosted an after rehearsal party at Shermont Baptist Church for about 30 guests including bridal party members. Mrs Frances Moore assisted with hosting and Mrs Cal vin Moore poured punch while assisted by Mrs William Honeycutt Jr and Mrs Hans Kowitz. Centerpiece featured white pom poms and carnations. The couple, Thomas Edward Richardson and Miss Emily Dale Hayden, are to be married this evening at 7 o clock.

Thomas Edward Richardson Emily Dale Hayden Shermont Baptist Church Hubert Richardson Frances Moore Calvin Moore William Honeycutt Jr Hans Kowitz

Yule Tea Set Today By Ben Beach Class

The Ben Beach Bible Class of Calvary Methodist Church will hold its annual Christmas tea Saturday December 18 at 2 pm in the church parlor. Gifts will be exchanged and each member is invited to attend and bring a guest.

Ben Beach Calvary Methodist Church

Keeling Home Demonstration Club December Meeting and Party

The Keeling Home Demonstration Club held its December meeting and Christmas party at Mrs. H. L. Midkiff’s home with her daughter Miss Annie Katherine Midkiff as co host. Officers elected for the new year include Mrs. J. J. Williams as president and Mrs. Midkiff as vice president along with secretary Federation program chair Mrs. H. A. Lester reporter Mrs. H. E. Shelton and Fair chairman Mrs. C. S. Farmer. Yearbooks were distributed to 14 members present. games and contests followed under the direction of Mrs. Farmer and Mrs. A. T. Adams. Christmas decorations and refreshments complemented the gathering and Christmas gifts were exchanged.

Keeling Home C. S. Farmer

Pilot Club Dinner Features Chrisman Tree Story

The Pilot Club of Danville held a dinner meeting at the Charcoal House with Mrs. Charlotte Mce Laurin in charge. Mrs. Harry Spencer spoke on the Chrisman tree and its symbols while Mrs. Katherine Woody led the business portion. The club announced Christmas decoration of Roman Eagle Nursing Home at 2 p.m. Sunday and a December birthday party for patients, with remembrances to Mrs. Florence Vogle and Mrs. Woody.

Pilot Club Danville Charcoal House Charlotte Mce Laurin Harry Spencer Katherine Woody Roman Eagle Nursing Home Nancy Bailey Florence Vogle Woody

Goren On Bridge Quiz Eight Puzzles From 1965 Tribune

Bridge questions by Charles H. Goren present eight hands with various vulnerabilities and holdings. Readers are asked what bid they should make at each stage, showcasing standard and modern bidding ideas for both vulnerable and nonvulnerable game situations.

VFW Auxiliary Plans Christmas Dance and Gift

A Ballard Pruitt Post No. 647 auxiliary meeting on Martinsville Road reviewed committee reports and candy sales. They voted to send a Christmas gift to a buddy in Veterans Hospital and set the Christmas dance for Saturday December 18 at 9 p.m. featuring the Twin Tones from Lynchburg. reservations urged. The next unit meeting is January 13.

Ballard Pruitt Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Martinsville Road Veterans Hospital Lynchburg

Lt Milton Simpson to Spend Christmas with Parents

Lt Milton Simpson arrives Sunday from White Sands Missile Range New Mexico to holiday with his parents Mr and Mrs Ray Simpson on Dogwood Drive.

Milton Simpson White Sands Missile Range New Mexico Mrs Ray Simpson Dogwood Drive

Pattern advertisement for Marian Martin Apron and Catalog

An old Danville Register pattern notice promotes Marian Martin sewing patterns. It details Pattern 9128 half sizes and yardage, transfer price, mailing fees, and how to order from the pattern department in New York. The ad invites readers to discover 350 design ideas in a Fall Winter catalog and offers a free catalog coupon with 50 cents.

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

Dear Abby Newsprint: Cleanliness and Marriage Dilemmas

Dear Abby answers letters about a cousin obsessed with cleanliness, a quarrelsome husband, a daughter living at home with rules, and a man who buys gifts for girlfriends. Abby counsels balance, boundaries, and practical independence within marriage and family.

Pageant Presented For Berkeley PTA

A capacity audience enjoyed a Christmas pageant titled O Holy Night at John L. Berkeley School. Directed by Mrs. Mabel Combs with assistance from Mrs. Betty Hanks and others, the program featured third and fourth graders in roles from Mary to angels, a student narrator, and a chorus led by Mrs. Hanks. Little Miss Gail Kirby sang O Holy Night and The First Noel, with the cast and audience later joining in We Wish You a Merry Christmas directed by Mrs. Betty Banks.

John L. Berkeley Parent-teacher Association Mabel Combs Betty Hanks Joanna Hardy Charlotte Davis Zeila Boulware David Kenerly Marilyn Courtney Mary Tommy Wrenn Joseph Alan Walker Keith Wilmouth Jorge del ‘Rios Lisa Kuettner Susan Owens Rita Smith Anne [Stephens Janice Swiger Belinda Johnson Angels Chuck Sparks Buff Knight Tony Turner Steve Fitzgerald jSteve Pinckenstein Randy DeMott Shepherds Joy Lynch Kay Kirk Cindy Barber Kay Quinn Karen Blankenship Debbie Minter Bonnie Colig Deborah Byrd

Christmas Meeting and Dinner for Beta Pi Omicron

The Beta Chapter of Pi Omicron Sorority holds its annual Christmas gathering Sunday December 19 at 4 pm. at Breezy Hill the Hackworth home in Sutherlin. A brief business session precedes a buffet dinner after the Christmas program.

Beta Chapter Pi Omicron Sorority O. Rucker Hackworth Sutherlin

Glenwood Women Hold Yale Meeting

The Glenwood Woman's Club met at the home of Mrs. L B Motley with co host Mrs. S G Motley. Members read letters from the Ringgold Fire Department and Faith Home thanking the club for donations. The Community Improvement Committee reported planting 50 shrubbery pieces behind Glenwood Elementary School and plans a scrapbook project for state judging.

Ringgold Fire Department Faith Home W. D. Carter

Tree Lighting Set In Temple Terrace

Temple Terrace Woman's Club announces a community tree-lighting ceremony on Sunday December 19 at 4 30 p m at the corner of Brooke and Granville Drive. Judging of doorways is set for Monday December 26 from 6 30 to 9 p m under club auspices. Residents should bring clothing and food donations to the homes of Mrs O A Smith or Mrs Robert Collie by December 21. The season wraps with a Christmas dinner on December 20 at the Country Club Inn.

Temple Terrace Woman’s Club Brooke and Granville Drive O. A. Smith Robert Collie Country Club

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

The list shows across and down clues from a 1965 crossword with entries such as Docile, Ripens, Noted actress of Italy, and many theme items. It includes 65 lines of clues with numbers for across and down entries and a final date style marker.

White House French Chef Resigns Over Coordinator Hints

Rene Verdon the White House chef resigns effective Jan 1 citing culinary interference from Mary Kaltman the new food coordinator hired to cut costs Verdon says he knows his business after 28 years and will not cook under cookbook directives He will be replaced after Jan 1 with Mrs Johnson saying a reference will be given Verdon prepares menus for state luncheons as Mrs Johnson entertains Mrs Wilson and works with Prime Minister Harold Wilson and aides at the White House in Washington DC.

Washington Rene Verdon White House Johnsons Texas Verdon John F. Kennedy Harold Wison Mary Kaltman Cleburne Tex Elizabeth Carpenter Johnson Zephyr Wright Harold Wilson Adviers

Duplicate Bridge Winners Revealed

The Dan River Duplicate Bridge Club held its regular game Thursday evening in the Schoolfield Recreation Center. The group decided to discontinue the games until after the Christmas holidays, resuming play the first Thursday in January. North-South winners were James Mathewson and Carrol Givens first, J. W. Bolton and R. E. Woodall second, with a four-way tie for third among Mrs. Herbert Dixon Mrs. Edgar Cooter Mrs. Ernest Jones and Edgar Cooter. East-West winners were Bill Martin and Howard Secarberou first, Dr. and Mrs. David Stoner second, Ernest Jones and Mrs. John Torrance third.

Dan River Howard Secarberou David Stoner Ernest Jones John Torrance

Prenuptial Shower Honors Miss Hayden in Sherman

Miss Emily Hayden, to wed Thomas Edward Richardson in Sherman Baptist Church Saturday at 7 p.m., was honored Thursday night at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Elbert Lewis. Guests included Mrs John Hayden and Mrs Mattie Kent with Christmas decor, wedding games, and a mystery lady guest acted by Mr. Lewis.

Emily Hayden Thomas Edward Richardson Sherman Baptist Church Elbert Lewis Lewis John Hayden Mattie Kent Troy Bigger Curtis Riddle Leon Jones Melvin Durham Beatrice Finch Ray Goss Linda Bailey Kittye Durham Sherey Durham Delores Jones

Ex Con Killed By Policeman in Newport News

Newport News police say ex-con Henderson Carter aged 33 was shot by Officer W B Hopper after Carter allegedly took merchandise from a grocery store and lunged with a switch blade. Carter had prior burglary and assault convictions. Hopper posted a $5,009 bond on murder charges.

Newport News W. B. Hopper W. F. Peach Hopper Peach Henderson Carter Newport Neg Carter FBI

Dickinson College Drops Chapel Attendance Rule

Carlisle Pa Dickinson College ends compulsory chapel and assembly as a voluntary approach to worship. President Howard L Rubendall says the change aligns with Protestant tradition and contemporary life.

Carlisle Dickssinson College Howard L. Rubendall

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