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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1965

Page

8

Debutante Dinners and Dances Highlight Martinsville Social Scene

A sequence of 1965 debutante events includes a Willeford dinner at the Country Club Jon j with Marilyn Willeford and escorts, followed by a discotheque. Debutantes Lucy Lee Carter, Mary Coates Carter, and Mary Cooper Adams attend dances in Martinsville and at Forest Park Country Club. Upcoming brunch at Chatmoss Country Club for Martinsville debuntantes is noted, along with a De Sree of Pocahontas meeting at Redmen's Hall and social visits among local families.

C. Robert Willeford Jon J Marilyn Mildred Willeford Willeford Wayne Allen Owen Nancy Deane Elliott Michael Tucker Anne Adams Robert Garrett Helen Grant James A. Martin Jr Mary Stuart Haley John Jackson Bagby Mary Cooper Adams Ronald Donati Lucy Lee Carter Paul Travis Mattox Mary Coates Carter Clay Gravely Debs Oor Muse Martinsville Joseph Coates Carter John Kirk Adams Forest Park Country Club Lucy Lee Lewis Stone Chatmoss Country Club Helen Lawson Grant Danville Wyanette de Sree Pocahontas Redmen’s Hall North Main St

Jacksonville to shift ambulance service to contract

The Jacksonville Police Department will stop operating its lone 15 year old ambulance as a new law requires fully equipped units and two attendants for any ambulance in use. Officials estimate a 1956 budget need of 7200 dollars for a new vehicle, but staffing costs could reach about 50000 annually, prompting a decision to contract ambulance services instead of running its own.

Jacksonville Fla. 1 Asst Robert A. Hobbs Hobbs

Adult Art Class At Schoolfield Set January 10

A beginner art class for adults will be taught at Schoolfield Recreation Center starting January 16. Miss Alice Boyd, graduate of Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, will teach Mondays from 7 to 9 pm. The course is for Dan River Mills employees and families with only supply costs. It covers charcoal, watercolor and pastel designs.

Schoolfield Recreation Center Alice Boyd Mary Washington College Fredericksburg Dan River Mills Scotlie Reide A ' Hawkins

Births Announced for Three Local Families

Mr and Mrs Garland Edmond McDowell of Aspen Street announce the birth of a son Ricky Edmond on December 21 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Donald Wayne Robertson of James Road announce the birth of a daughter Jamie Leigh on December 22 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Seotlie Reide Hawkins of Layton Avenue announce the birth of a son Scottie Reide on December 21 at Memorial Hospital.

Garland Edmond McDowell Aspen St Ricky Edmond Memorial Hospital Donald Wayne Robertson James Rd Jamie Leigh Seotlie Reide Hawkins Layton Ave Scottie Reide Meeimorial Hospital

Daily Crossword Puzzle mle 2e jas 19 Brisk clues

Crossword clues list with numbered entries including Brisk Colleq. 21 Harem apartments 25 Mysterious 27 Shop of a sort 2 words 28 Passing fancies 29 Irish exclamation 30 Eastern country 31 Companion of wiser 32 Lilliottian 36 Mussel gems 37 City near Kyoto 38 Performs 40 Gathered together 44 Existed 46 Contradlated 47 Clergyman 43 Above Lat. 49 Short in 2 game 50 Jagged as leaf edges S4 Last word of QO Captain My Captain 55 The Moon 2 words 57 Eager 58 Shoe 59 Williams and 7 per 1 Cog an 62 Letter

Kyoto

Dear Abby: Slow Down Mom and Dad on the engagement

Readers share a messy dating quarrel about class status and a garbageman’s son, and Abby counsels parents to stop snobbery while letting the engaged couple decide. She urges keeping personal boundaries at work and in family discussions, noting respect for the fiancé’s job and character.

Abby Andy Mike

Patterson Westbrook Wedding in South Boston Home

Miss Patricia Ann Patterson, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Anderson Patterson, married William Earl Westbrook Jr in a December ceremony at the bride’s South Boston home. Rev Lewis W Durst officiated. Maid of honor Barbara Ann Westbrook. best man William Earl Westbrook Sr. They plan to reside in Williamsburg after attending the College of William and Mary.

South Boston Patricia Ann Patterson James Anderson Patterson William Earl Westbrook Jr William Earl Westbrook Chester Lewis W. Durst Barbara Ann Westbrook Westbrook Patterson Williamsburg College of William and Mary

Pattern Catalog Ad from The Danville Register

An old Marian Martin sewing pattern promotion offers Empire high front seaming designs in several half sizes with options like yoke and collar contrast. It advertises Pattern 9173 with yardage details, pricing 50 cents per pattern plus mailing fees, and invites readers to order via The Danville Register Pattern Dept. in New York. A free pattern from the Spring-Summer catalog is promoted upon sending 50 cents for the catalog.

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

Mary Please Come Home Dress Ad at Eleanor

A plea to Mary to return home is followed by an advertisement for Eleanor at 409 Main St promoting affordable women’s dresses. The pitch highlights lower prices and a dress priced at 5.99 as a featured item.

Eleanor Main St

Goren On Bridge Strategy and a Complex Squeeze Play

In a detailed bridge analysis, East opens one spade and South doubles to show strength, then two no trump by North and three diamonds by South. South advances to hearts, reaches game, and a sequence leading to a club squeeze is explored with emphasis on careful development of a club trick and diamond threats, noting risks of overcalling versus takingout doubles.

East South North West Declarer

Not a Fool The Saints Help A Mother And Son

Dear Mrs Lawrence responds to a letter about admiration for a husband and the burden of gifts. The writer urges honesty about helping a son buy a home and the impact on family Christmas plans. The piece suggests correcting false impressions and emphasizes gentle truth to restore understanding within the family. In a separate brief note, Mrs Polgren sets a local YWCA swimming record at age 68 and contemplates future triumphs.

Saints Minneapolis Minn Kenneth L. Polgren Jer Hvolves Polgren

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