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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1966

Page

6

Council Issues 32 Cab Permits and Water Report

The Danville city council approved 32 cab permits and reviewed an industrial water report. A flow meter at the treatment plant site is recommended, along with groundwater studies to gauge infiltration. Groundwater may supplement 1967 demand if sufficient quality is maintained. a 100000 gallon ground storage tank at Goodyear is advised to bridge electrical or line-break disruptions.

The Danville Thurs Council Hopey Hudson Goodyear Jis Plant

Piedmont sells 34 million notes for 16 jet planes deal

Piedmont Aviation Inc announced direct sale of 34 million dollars in notes to partly finance a 45 million program introducing six Boeing 737-200 fan sets and ten Fairchild-Hiller 227B propjets. Notes will fund aircraft deliveries and retirements. banks and insurers participate led by Aetna, Wachovia, and Chase Manhattan.

Piedmont Winston-Salem N.C Piedmont Aviation, Inc Lehman Brothers and Caron Securities Corporation Piedmont Airlines Aetna Life & Casualty Wachovia Bank & Trust Company Land Chase Manhattan Bank Georgia Kentucky Maryland New York Ohio North South Carolina Tennessee Virginia

Prospect for new industry in Halifax area grows

Halifax County Development Corporation officials said the area near Sinai Road could host a plant employing about 300 people. Nearly 40 acres have been acquired and a strip between the Norfolk & Western Railway and the convict camp may be used for the site. About $56,000 has been committed with bank loans, plus potential extra funds to buy the Masonic Lodge building and a service station if needed. A court order may be required to acquire a small land strip.

South Boston Halifax County Development Corporation Halifax County Aubrey Houghton Sinai Rd Boston Norfolk & Western Railway Halifax County Board of Supervisors Masonic Lodge Chamber of Commerce Halifax County Devel Ment Corporation

Typhoon Pamela Weakens After Philippine Hit

Typhoon Pamela weakened to a tropical storm as it moved into the South China Sea after striking central Philippines. At least three people were killed and property damage reached millions of dollars. Manila Weather Bureau noted the storm west of Mindoro Island with warnings easing except for Mindoro and nearby islands. Meanwhile Tiffany & Co. received 790000 indemnity from insurers for the October 15 Michigan Avenue robbery by four masked gunmen.

Manila Pamela South China Sea Philippines Lillion of Dollars Manila Weather Bureau Mendoro Island Mindoro China Sea Chicago Tiffany & Co Frank B. Cartwright Michigan Avenue

Boswell R. O. Dies After Months of Illness

Randolph Randy Boswell, 52, dies at Memorial Hospital after a several month illness. native of Pittsylvania County born December 1, 1914. He was Coca Cola Bottling Co sales manager and a member of Moffett Memorial Baptist Church. Survived by wife Sylvian Lewis Boswell, a son in Falls Church, a daughter at home, sisters Johnny Cassada and Mitchell Lewis, brother Carroll Boswell, and a grandson. Body at Townes Funeral Home. family to receive visitors at 1713 Glenn Street.

Randolph Randy Boswell Memorial Hospital Pittsylvania County Ellen, Pickral Boswell Danville William Nace Boswell Moffett Memorial Baptist Church Coca Cola Bottling Co Dan Falls Church Townes Funeral Home Glenn Street

Rail Official Retires Jan. 1

NEW YORK AP William White announced Wednesday he will retire Jan. 1 as chairman and president of the Delaware & Hudson Co and as chairman of the Delaware & Hudson Railroad Corp The D H Railroad is a subsidiary of the Delaware & Hudson Co White will remain director of both companies Frederic C Dumaine Jr of Weston Mass was elected chairman of the D H Company and John P Hiltz Jr was named president and chief executive officer of the D H Company Hiltz will continue as president general manager and CEO of the DEH Railroad

New York William White Delaware & Hudson Co Delaware & Hudson Railroad Corp D&h Railroad White Frederic C. Dumaine Jr Weston, Mass D&h John P. Hiltz Jr D&h Company Hiltz DEH Railroad

E D Farmer Dies At Age 84

Erasmus David Farmer 84 of Route 1 Halifax died Tuesday at a South Boston Hospital. A retired farmer, he will be buried at Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery after a Thursday 3 p m funeral. Survivors include daughters Martha Pollard Halifax and Katherine Hawker of Cheriton and six great grandchildren.

South Boston Erasmus David Farmer Route 1 Halifax Pleasant Grove Christian Church Church Martha Pollard Halrfax Katherine Hawker l Cheriton Edit Marae Ren

Rites Set Today For Mrs Manuel in Draper

Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie Belle Manuel will be held today at 4 from the First Methodist Church of Draper. Interment will follow in Dan View cemetery. Mrs Manuel died Tuesday.

Draper N. C Nannie Belle Manuel B.C First Methodist Church Dan View Manuel

Mrs. Nannie Mabes Funeral Rites Held

Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie M. Mabes wife of William N. Mabes of 328 Kemper Road were conducted from the First Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon by Dr. George Jackson. Interment followed in Highland Burial Park. Pallbearers were Rural E. Meadors CG. Robert Willeford Paul Hale Willam Paschal Burl Gardner Earl Chisholm Tammy Caudle and Russell Pedkins.

Nannie M. Mabes Wlliam N. Mabes Kemper Road First Presbyterian Church George Jackson Highland E. Meadors Robert Willeford Paul Hale Willam Paschal Burl Gardner Earl Chisholm Tammy Caudle Russell Pedkins

Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Carmichael

Funeral services for Mrs Ade line Garrett Carmichael wife of James F Carmichael of 206 Farrar Street were conducted from the Chapel of the Schee jgood Funeral Home by Rev W N Fort. Interment followed in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were J Thurs ton Baker Johnnie Marshall Curtis Smith Melvin Crane Morris Adkins Dwight King Garland Pollard and Richard Scruggs. Rev Paul M Ray and the

Adeline Garrett Carmichael James F. Carmichael Farrar Street Scheejgood W. N. Fort Mountain View Cemetery J. Thurston Baker Johnnie Marshall Curtis Smith Melvin Crane Morris Adkins Dwight King Garland Pollard Richard Scruggs Paul M. Ray The

Bobby Hull at 27 Faces Burnout Questions

The Chicago Black Hawks star Bobby Hull, who skated since age three and turned pro at thirteen, stands at 27 as hockey's top talent. The piece probes whether his peak performance can endure or slip away amid relentless fame and pressure.

Chicago Black Hawks

Howard Hundley Dies at Age 80 in Axton Virginia

Howard L Hundley 86 died at his home in the Sandy River community Rt 2 Axton at 10 20 am Wednesday after four years of failing health He was a retired farmer and long active member of Anderson Methodist Church Survived by wife Liza Harvey two daughters two sons a sister two brothers and six grandchildren Funeral from Anderson Chapel Methodist Church Friday at 2 pm Interment in Handley Cemetery Body at Swicegood Funeral Home awaiting services

Howard L. Hundley Sandy River Rt. 2 Axton Mr. Hundley Memorial Hospital Dee Averett C. Hundley Bally Mahan Hundley Hundley Anderson Methodist Church Liza Harvey W. 3. Fuqua Bansack Tressie Mills Brosville James C. Hundley Samuel L. Hundley Hinesville J. B. Mize Mount Cross Tommy J. Hundley Brewer Hundley Handley Family Cemetery

Mrs Hollomon Dies At Age 70 in Atlanta

ROXBORO N C Mrs Carrie Allen Hollomon died Wednesday in the Ann Epting Nursing Home Atlanta Ga after a lengthy illness She was 70 A native of Semora she was daughter of Thomas M and Fannie Thacker Allen She is survived by one son John Allen of Alexandria Va and one grandchild Funeral will be Thursday at 2 p m in Semora Baptist Church burial in church cemetery

Roxboro N.C Carrie Allen Hollomon Ann Epting Atlanta Semora Thomas M Fannie Thacker Allen John Allen Alexandria Semora Baptist Church Church

Walter R Coates Dies In Semora Area

Walter Roy Coates age 65 died Wednesday at his Semora Rt 1 home. He was a native of Person County and a farmer. Survived by his wife Lois Lee Coates two daughters Marjorie Fiqua Eunice Rudder both of Daytona Beach Fla four sisters and three brothers. Funeral Thursday at 3 pm in Ephesus Baptist Church burial in Person Memorial Gardens.

Roxboro N. C Walter Roy Coates Semora Rt 1 Person County Mr. Coates Martha Wilkins Lois Lee Johnny 8B Mary Warren Coates Ephesus Baptist Church Marjorie Fiqua Eunice Rudder Daytona Beach Fla N. C. Zimmerman Semora Aubrey Clayton Will Gee Nathan Seamster Woodsdale J. D. Coates W. B. Coates Person Memorial Gardens

Hubert R. King Dies At Age 72

Hubert Ralph King 72 of Roanoke died Wednesday in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by his wife Emma, one son H R King Jr of Albany GA, two daughters Mrs C W Wilburn of Pearisburg and Mrs Mosie P Lovern of Danville, one brother Ellsworth King of Covington Indiana and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs Great grandchild Gespieapeth Warner were conducted at the Chapel of Swce neral Home here Interment followed in Schoolfield Cemetery with pallbearers J B Roberts Jr Jerry Roberts Michael Roberts Gene Roberts Paul Warner Jr Melvin Cunneff Wayne Crawford David Harville and K J Burchett.

Roanoke Hubert Ralph King Emma King H. R. King, Jr Albany, Ga C. W. Wilburn Pearisburg Mosie P. Lovern Danville Ellsworth King Covington Ind Gespieapeth Warner Glen Oak Drive Swhceneral Evergreen Tee W. C. Park Radley Schoolfield J. B. Roberts Jr Jerry Roberts Michael Roberts Gene Roberts

Mrs. Mary Greene Dies Former School Teacher

Mrs. Mary Smith Greene, native of Axton born December 6, 1879, dies Wednesday at her daughter’s Dry Fork home after six years of declining health. She taught in Sandy River and Brosville areas, attended Pittsylvania public schools and the University of Virginia. Survived by husband John Jos. Greene, daughters Sarah Kendrick of Dry Fork and Helen Kendrick of Detroit, three brothers, one sister, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending at Wrenn Yeatts Funeral Home. family at daughter’s home Rt. 1 Dry Fork.

Mary Smith Greene Ginia College of Stuart John Jos Sarah G. Kendrick St.eph Green Dry Fork Helen Kendrick Detroit Mich Charles F. Smith Austin Texas Jesse Smith John 8. Smith Axton Nannie Haley Danville Wrenn-Yeatts Sarah Kendrick Rt. 1

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Tom Hungerford Carlton Press, Inc Fifth Avenue New York N.Y

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