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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1966

Page

5

Music Study Club Reviews Year of Events in Danville

The Music Study Club met at Mrs. T. S. Williamson's home with co host Mrs. Ralph McCauley and vice president Mrs. Ronald Cockrill presiding. Reports came from secretary Mrs. Walter Vincent treasurer Mrs. James Barr and choral society treasurer A T Gunn detailing a successful first half year and planned spring concert chaired by David Miller.

Music Study Club T. S. Williamson Main S&i Ralph McCauley Ronald Cockrill Walter Vincent James Barr A. T. Gunn Danville Choral Society Woody Archer Summerson Lynchburg American Communiity Symphony Orchestra Humperdinck Hansel and Gretel Danville

Duplicate Bridge Winners Revealed

The Danville Duplicate Bridge Club held its regular game Monday night at the King of the Sea Restaurant with 42 players. North-South winners included first W Herbert Dixon and Jake Hamlin. second Dr. David S Stoner and J W Bolton. third Mrs Ben Rollins and Mrs B T Harvey Jr.. East-West winners saw first Layne Bingham and Lillian Milam. second Elizabeth Harrington and Pennant. third Harold Cloutier and Edgar Cooter.

Danville Duplicate Bridge Club King of the Sea A. R. Gravely Nelson Pearson W. Herbert Dixon Jake Hamlin David S. Stoner J. W. Bolton Ben Rollins B. T. Harvey Jr Ernest Jones John Rice Layne Bingham Lillian Milam Elizabeth Harrinton Pennant Harold Cloutier Edgar Cooter

Dr Sizer Speaks at Moose Women Chapter Meeting

Dr Kenneth B Sizer was guest speaker for the Danville Chapter 1322 Women of the Moose. On Monday night in the Moose Lodge on the Greensboro highway he presented an informative talk on Physiology. Mrs Rutledge Baker introduced him and Mrs Lillian Ward presided recognizing members with February birthdays amid a social hour and Valentine themed refreshments.

Kenneth B. Sizer Danville Women of the Moose Moose Greensboro Sizer Rutledge Baker Lillian Ward

Helping Hand Meet Marked By Program

Mrs. Louis H. Calisch hosted the February Helping Hand Society meeting at her Maple Lane home. A sewing machine and cabinet were donated to the Roman Eagle Memorial Home, and a letter commended the group for eyeglasses and scrap jewelry sent to Eyes for the Needy in Short Hills, N J. The group voted to send magazine subscriptions to chaplains abroad for U S soldiers in Vietnam. Komac Chase of Stratford College Music Department performed piano pieces including Brahms and Debussy, followed by a social hour and Valentine decorations supervised by President Mrs. Herman Koplen.

Louis H. Calisch Helping Hand Society Maple Lane Herman Keplen Albert Keplen Roman Eagle Memorial Society Short Hills N.J U.S Vietnam Milton Greenspon Komac Chase Stratford College Brahms Debusser

Goren On Bridge Declares Three No Trump Thriller

In a Chicago Tribune column, the defense uses razzle dazzle to challenge a three no trump contract. West opens hearts, East deceives with a six, and South misreads a diamond lead, ending with a two trick defeat after a complex sequence that tests entries and signaling.

Ith South West East Althe West Declarer Gummy North Spade

A Thought to Remember by Stod Me Fa 67 Pnd

A reflective column urges slowing down amid busy life. Framed by Frank Swicegood of Swicegood Funeral Home in Danville Virginia, it cites a moral frame about thinking praying reading giving loving and working as keys to happiness and longevity with a tease of a related column next week.

Stod Me Frank Swicegood Swicegood

Program Meet Held By BSP Sorority

Gam me Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met at sponsor Mrs William B Connock s home on Summit Road. They planned Easter corsages for hospitalized patients and elected a nominating committee for the next year. Guest speaker Mrs Leo Benoit gave a cake decorating demonstration titled Expressing Yourself during the program.

Gamme Lambda Beta Sigma Phi Sorority William B. Connock Summit Road Leo Benoit

Miss Barnett Named To MBC Dean's List

Miss Judith Lynn Barnett daughter of Mrs Roland Tcher ikezian of Brandon Court has been named to the Dean's List at Mary Baldwin College Staunton She is a 1965 George Washington College graduate and a Mary Baldwin freshman

Miss Barnett MBC Judith Lynn Barnett Roland Tcherikezian Brandon Court Mary Baldwin College Staunton George Washington College Mary Baldwin

Spring Pattern Catalog Ad by Marian Martin

Marian Martin promotes a pullover atop a slim skirt in cotton or linen for miss sizes 10 through 18. Pattern 9212 requires fabric details per size, price 50 cents per pattern with 15 cents extra for mailing, and a coupon for a free pattern from 125 options in the Spring-Summer Catalog.

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

Crossword Puzzle Clues Across and Down Summary

Readable clues list many crossword terms and names across several categories including nautical terms, professions, plants, and literary references. The fragment includes scattered entries and partial phrases such as mast, port, shore bird, and names like Ruth McKenney, with cryptic hints like swindler tricks and under the mistletoe greetings, plus a note “At the stern” and an American humorist.

Ruth McKenney Edmund the Stern

Sorority Meet Held With Mrs. Andrews

Gamma Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Henry Andrews home for a business session program and Valentine party. Mrs. Mel Fiel received a Valentine crown brooch for representing the chapter as Valentine princess at the annual ball. Members planned a skating party for Phi Alpha Psi Chapter at Fairgrounds Roller Rink on February 21. A cultural program "Express Yourself" was presented by Mrs. Larry Vandevisser, followed by members displaying Valentines. The meeting closed with a Fireside Party as members played cupid for their husbands.

Gamma Mu Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Henry Andrews Mel Fiel Phi Alpha Psi Chapter Fairgrounds Larry Vandevisser

Shower Is Courtesy To Miss McFarling

A Valentine themed gingerale shower honored Miss Mary Lou McFarling on the eve of her February 26 marriage to Fred Ellwanger. Hosted by Mrs Judy Lawson and Miss Janice Boswell at Lawson’s home, the event featured a corsage of red and white carnations and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs W A McFarting, Mesdames Dawson Boswell, Jerry Davis, Wayne Sartin, Joyce Powell, and Ronald Daniel.

Mary Lou McFarling Fred Ellwanger Judy Lawson Janice Boswell W. A. McFarting Mesdames Dawson Boswell Jerry Davis Wayne’ ‘Sartin Joyce Powell Ronald Daniel

Valentine motif event honors by Mrs Glenn Giles winner

Refreshments featured a Valentine motif and Mrs Glenn Giles won the door prize in the event.

Valentine Glenn Giles

Dear Abby Readers Share Troubling Family Struggles

The letters reveal a mother lamenting her introverted overweight son and a woman confessing a strong attraction to a married policeman. The mother seeks guidance on helping her son via psychotherapy. the second writer expresses emotional conflict and urges Abby for advice.

Dear Abby Letters On Love Frailty And Advice

A reader cautions about a year long obsession harming marriage and asks how to break free. A separate note asks about neighbors peeking at family albums while a caller shares heartbreak after a lover vows to marry another. Abby replies condemning the affair and endorsing parental guidance on privacy.

Miss Griffith’s Prenuptial Shower Honors Bride-to-Be

Sylvia Leigh Griffith, soon to wed Robert Paul Gray Jr. on February 26, was feted at a party and miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. James Finney and Mrs. J. R. Wilson. A pink carnation corsage was given to the honoree, with guests including Mrs. L Edward Griffith and Mrs. Robert P. Gray among many others.

Sylvia Leigh Griffith Robert Paul Gray Jr James Finney J. R. Wilson L. Edward Griffith Robert P. Gray Mr. Gray James Ernest Gray Kenneth Gray Grover Hunt J. K. Robertson Junior Moore Larry ‘Ross James Hunt Larry Boothe Bobby Jones Stanford Denney Ray Weddle Dewey Wilson Toy Wilson Clay Keatts Ella Fuqua Add Wilson Janice Finney Jeanette Finney Elizabeth Ann Wilson Ramona Hunt Jody Hopkins

Bridal Honor Paid Miss Isola Skipper

A pre nuptial shower for Miss Isola Skipper bride elect of Orrin K Holland was hosted by former co workers at Memorial Hospital office. Hosts were Mrs Jack Felix and Mrs Frank Gammon at Mrs Felix's Surrey Hills home with a milk glass corsage alternative.

Isola Skipper Orrin K. Holland Memorial Hospital Jack Felix Frank Gammon Felix Surrey Hills Mesdames James Abbott Michael Dalton James Thomas David Powell Julian Walton Jasper Davis Coleman Bryant James H. Holcombe Annie Poteat Eileen Best Betty Ingram Katherine Moore Jeanette Byrd Barbara Davis

Delta Kappa Gamma Meet Set Thursday

Epsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society will hold its monthly meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. at Stonewall Jackson Elementary School. Reports will cover membership personal growth services and scholarship, led by Miss Evelyn Hair president. The topic is Creatively in the Classroom with Mrs Audrey Grinstead chairing and assisted by Mrs Martha Bradley and Mrs Wila Hite.

Delta Kappa Gamma Society Stonewall Jackson Evelyn Hair Audrey Grinstead Martha Bradley Wila Hite

Miss Holmes Named To WE Dean's List

Mr and Mrs Benjamin P Holmes of 309 Gray St have learned their daughter Judith is named to the Dean's List at Westhampton College Richmond for the first semester Judith a George Washington High School graduate and Westhampton freshman

Benjamin P. Holmes Gray St Judith Westhampton College Richmond Miss Holmes George Washington High School Westhampton

Book Shelf Meeting Program Saturday Review Herzog

The Book Shelf club meets Saturday February 19 at 1 p.m. at 248 Linden Drive hosted by Mrs. Lathan Mills. Mrs. James Spangler and Mrs. Joe Taylor will review the recent bestseller Herzog.

Lathan Mills Linden Drive James Spangler Joe Taylor Herzog

Four Arrested In Theft Of Drain Covers

Charleston police solved the mystery of missing man hole covers as four city maintenance workers were arrested for grand larceny of city drains. Edward Connelly, 43, Tom Bennett, 55, Edward Jenkins, 51, and Hezekiah Hartwell, 32, allegedly stole about 45 covers over 14 years.

Charleston William F Kelley Edward Connelly Tom Bennett Edward Jenkins Hezekiah Hartwell

Poison of Deadly Distrust Reignites Sex Debate

Muriel Lawrence publishes a controversial piece defending student sexual autonomy and criticizing opponents. She cites reader letters attacking sex education and argues for trust in youth, criticizing Christian moralism and Russia as comparison, and defending free belief and the Sex Information and Education Council of the United States.

Mary C. Calderone Sex Information and Education Council of the United States Jesus Simon Peter Christ Oly Hell Russia

Mrs Deets Arrives to Visit Adams on Montague Street

Mrs. George W. Deets from Lancaster Pennsylvania arrives today to visit Mr. and Mrs. Julian R. Adams on Montague Street.

George W. Deets Lancaster, Pa Julian R. Adams Montague St

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Mark Meet Richard Ford Gordon Woody Jr Dr. Sizer Moose Ff Goren The Chicago , Tribune South & K 103 Aki Aestheas BSP Metropolis Paul Newman George Washington Thor Arabian Gulf Bie Mrs. Andrews Miss McFarling Dear Abby Abby Abigail van Buren Los Angeles Calif Europe Miss Griffith Delta Kappa Gamma Jayne Frances Bolton William H. Ayres Ohio Washington Raysburn House Muriel Lawrence Lief Belk-Leggett Co Bilko Paul Ford Conn Stevens Maureen O Capitol
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