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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1977

Page

6

Deaths And Funerals In Nathalie And Scottsburg Areas

Multiple obituaries from Halifax County areas note deaths in Nathalie and Scottsburg. Charlie Overton Booth, 61, of Nathalie Rt 4, died at Danville Memorial Hospital. survivors include his wife Serie Booth and siblings. Services planned at Powell Funeral Home Chapel and Mulberry Baptist Church Cemetery with listed clergy. Additional notices cover Jesse Thomas Burton, 68, and Berkley Otis Burton, 78, with details on births, families, church affiliations, and funeral arrangements at Bethel Baptist and Winns Creek Baptist Church cemeteries, including Masonic rites for Burton.

Nathalie Charlie Overton Booth Rt. 4 Danville Memorial Hospital Halifaxy County Stokeley Dallas Charles Lamont Watson Booth Serie Helle Scottsburg Jessle Thomas Burton Rt 1 Halifax County John Morgan Elizabeth Della Wilburne ‘Burton Anna Smith Burton

Johnny Brown Rites Sunday

Services for Johnny Claude Brown 65 of Axton will be Sunday at 2 p.m. from McKee Chapel Martinsville burial Roselawn Memorial Park Brown died Thursday evening in his home a Pittsylvania County native he retired from Southern Railway in 1969 and served in the Air Force in World War II Survived by wife Delthene Holland Brown two stepdaughters a brother seven sisters and five more relatives The family will be at McKee Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. and at other times at the home of Mrs Keen Read Creek Drive Bassett

Axton Johnny Claude Brown McKee Chapel Martinsville Roselawn Memorial Park Mr. Brown Pittsylvania County Southern Railway Delthene Holland Brown Gloria Jean Keen Bassett Harold Browd Myrtle Beagley Elsie Davis Marion Southern Danville Linzie, Brown Maude Holland Kate Brown Forest Grate Robertson Newport News McKee Keen Read Creek Drive

Tobe S. Eliott Funeral Sunday

A funeral for Tobe S Elliott, 76, will be held Sunday at 2 PM at Fairview United Methodist Church with Rev. Bobby Logan and Rev. Charlie Shelton officiating. Interment follows in Highland Burial Park. He died Friday at Memorial Hospital after years of declining health. He operated Elliott's Grocery Store at Triangle. Survived by three daughters, one son, two sisters, two brothers, and nine grandchildren.

Tobe S. Elliott Fairview United Methodist Church Bobby Logan Charlie Shelton Highland Burial Park Elliott Park Avenue Memorial Hospital James Monroe Virginia Wells Elliott Pittsylvania County Triangle Mary Susan Young Motega Tribe of Redmen No Wyanette Council No. 22 Pocahontas Louise Hogan Ringgold Myrtle Scearce Kathleen Stroud Danville Franklin Winston-Salem N.C Lizzie Ragsdale Mel Ellen Tucker Burlington Louis Elliott Sharon John Ben Elliott

Mrs. O L Holland 52 dies suddenly in New York home

Mrs. Ora Lae Holland, 52, of 401 W. Soth St New York City, died at her residence Thursday. Born Whipper West Virginia, daughter of the late Weldon and Mary Pounds, she worked as an airline information clerk at the Americana Hotel. Survived by husband Calvin Holland of Danville a son Calvin Holland Jr and sister Mrs Helen Gaberto of San Bernardino California. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery with service in Brooks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive callers at 2708 South Street residence of Eulas Halland.

Ora Lae Holland W. Soth St New York City Whipper W.va Weldon and Mary Miller Pounds Americana New York Calvin Holland Danville Calvin Holland Jr Helen Gaberto San Bernardino Calif Brooks & Brothers Furnal WP. Griffith Oak Hill Cemetery Eulas Halland South Street

Dr A Wenger Dies After Illness In North Carolina

Dr Arthur D Wenger 40 longtime Atlantic Christian College president dies after brief illness in Wilson North Carolina He led the college since 1986 and held top roles in several North Carolina church related college associations Born in Aberdeen Idaho he studied at Bethel College and San Francisco Theological Seminary and earned graduate degrees from Brite Divinity School TCU and an honorary degree from William Woods College Survivors include his wife Doris Kellen Barger and three sons plus his father and a brother

F. L. Wenger Wenger Aberdeen Bethel College Newton Kaw San Francisco Theological Seminary Brite Divinity School Texas Christian University William Woods College Fulton North Carolina Council of Church Related Colleges Association of Eastern North

Frenchman Indicted On 20 Theft Counts

A 29 year old French national named Serge Masson was indicted on 20 counts for burglaries and thefts totaling over 220000 in stolen goods from upscale stores. He was described as a leader in a burglary ring that breached stores by cutting holes in ceilings or walls with notable losses including 50,000 mink coats and a Georgetown boutique stock valued at 162000. The charges cover burglaries from late 1975 and 1978.

Washington Arlington Serge Masson Ths New Masson

Charlotte Hospitals Restrict Visits Amid Flu Outbreak

In Charlotte the three major hospitals limit patient visits due to a statewide flu outbreak. Schools report teacher shortages from flu absences with over 100 teachers out sick and substitute pools thinning. Parents with training assist in classes while counselors fill in, and residents with degrees are urged to apply as paid substitutes to cover shortages.

Charlotte Charlotte- Mecklenburg Charlotte Memorial Presbyterian Mercy Henry Bostic Presbyterian Hospital Eastway Cochrane

Two Charged In Bank Robbery In Archdale

Archdale police and FBI charged Wiley Frank Cummings Jr. and Paul Stockton Wilson Jr. after a First Union Bank branch was robbed. The men, both of Salen Forsyth County, were arrested near a station wagon and accused of the heist.

Archdale N.C First Union Bank and Trust Co Poliee High Point FBI Wiley Frank Cummings Jr Paul Stockton Wilson Jr Salen Forsyth County

Highlights of Assembly in Virginia 1976 session

Highlights from Friday's Virginia General Assembly session show workload nearing completion with potential wind up by Wednesday. Senate Local Government Committee approved immunity from annexation for certain counties. budget conferees to meet all weekend. Senate proposes a $34 million state employee pay hike funded partly by $23 million in dubious revenue. Education & Health Committee backs stronger rights for teachers facing dismissals. House passed related measures in different form. Other actions include creating an Office of Natural Resources debated, oil spill cleanup study deferred, bingo regulation, and King Jr Day designation debated. House approves reducing felony to misdemeanor for habitual driving without a license. Senate refers divorce contributions by housewives and property settlements to committee. Senate approves instant bingo for charities by a 25-14 vote.

Virginia Senate House of Delegates State Capitol Senate Virginia Senate Education & Health Committee Virginia House Office of Natural Resources Secn State Senate

Seven Men Charged With $50,000 Tobacco Theft

In Reidsville North Carolina seven men face charges related to an October 4 1976 tobacco theft valued at more than 501 0 100. Two defendants Richard Johnston Jr 35 of Yanceyville and Oscar Hooper 46 of Browns Summit were charged in Reidsville with two counts each of conspiracy grand larceny and receiving stolen property with bonds set at 40000. Five others indicted in Virginia include Richard Bowman Jr 97 and Harry Bowman 30 of Burlington Rufus Whitaker 34 of Thomasville Gerald Inman 35 of Axton and Chester Godwin who is serving a Raleigh prison sentence on another charge. The case centers on a 15000 tractor from Clint Fleming Trucking Co of Danville used to move a trailer carrying tobacco valued at 524 440 with the trailer valued at 5000. A state spokesman said the tobacco was used to meet production allotments. preliminary hearing set March 10 at 930 am for Hooper and Johnston in Reidsville District Court.

Raleigh Postal M.B. Rochell Chattanooga North Carolina Dorothy Addison Licata Wilson County Carolina Sales Co Walter Powell Richard C. Hamilton Litama Bernice Ray Peeden Dale Dubbins Thomas Kelley William H. Peeden Wilson Rochelle John D. Larkins Jr Dorothy Addison and Caroling Services Co Spueters Rochelle Reidsville N.G Virginia Frm Mwere Virginia Oscar Law Hooper Browns Susimit Unhnston Hooper Virginie Richard Bryant Bowman Harry Lee Bowman Burlington Rufus Melvin Whitaker Thomasville Gerald Wax Inman Axton Chester Lee Godwin Clint Fleming Trucking Co Ynen Hooper and Johnston Reidsville District Court

NC eyeing $10 million program to cut infant mortality

Lt. Gov. Jimmy Green backed a state plan to lower North Carolina's high infant death rate by improving care for pregnant women and newborns. The proposal, costing about 10 million dollars yearly, would expand a pilot perinatal effort in Bladen, Columbus, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland counties and seek early high risk identification and better prenatal services.

Raleigh North Carolina Jimmy Green Green Jim Hunt General Assembly Archie Johnson Jr The North Carolina Pediatric Society Fife Harold Hardison D-Lenoir Senate Appropriations Committee Bladen Columbus Hoke Raveson Scotland Johnson

Liberty Baptist College to Start First Building

Lynchburg AP reports Liberty Baptist College signs contracts for a $1 million project on Liberty Mountain. Dr. Jerry Falwell unveils plans for three $500,000 classroom buildings by September, part of a multi million dollar program to add 19 buildings and relocate to a new campus by mid January. Coleman Adams Construction Co. of Lynchburg secured the contract to build the first classroom building.

Lynchburg Liberty Baptist College Liberty Mountain Jerry Falwell Chanellor Falwell Coleman- Adams Construction Co Te Coontract

Hunt Highlights Global Food Challenge in NC

Gov Jim Hunt urged keeps North Carolina's agricultural sector strong to feed the world. He told the North Carrling Farm Press Radio and Television Institute that meeting global food needs is humanity's greatest challenge and noted hunger in many nations despite U.S. abundance.

Raleigh North Carolina Jim Hunt Hunt North Carrling Farm Press, Radio and Television Institute

Land Condiived Sirjan Page 1b Major legal delays

A list notes multiple court actions and postponements with March dates. Murray Lea Smith faces felonious assault hearing March 20. Robert Lee Barksdale delays include a February summons moved to March 40. Several cases amnesty or dismissal actions.

Murray Lea Smith Robert Lee Barksdale

Drug Results In Death For B. N. Haymore

Beverly Neal Haymore, 24, died reportedly from the drug Darvon, per a preliminary autopsy by Danville police. A full report is due Monday. Haymore’s body was found last Monday in the basement of Thomas Barker’s home at 150 Graymont Court and sent to Roanoke for examination.

Beverly Neal Haymore Darvon C.W. Howerton Danville

FCC Approves Chapel Hill Bay Sale to Southern Bell

The FCC approved Southern Bell Telephone Co.'s $28 million purchase of Chapel Hill Telephone Co., owned by the University of North Carolina. The sale should close March 1 with service starting March 2, serving about 30,000 customers in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, southern Granville County and northern Chatham County. Brunswick Stew Saturday Noon at Mt. Hermon Fire Station.

Chapel Hill N.C Federal Communications Commission Southern Bell Telephone Co Chapel Hill Telephone Co Bell Southern Bell Mt. Hermon

Brosville Center Construction Starts in Pittsylvania County

Brosville Community Center, first of three planned county centers, begins work after a bid by Hughes and Dalton Construction Co. The $57,000 project funded with $187,000 federal HUD grant will cover 6,788 square feet with spaces for community use and a fire department hall on a one-acre site donated by local clubs. Construction is 12 miles west of Danville on Route 58 and should finish within six months. Gretna project awarded to Quality Construction Co. for $560,000. Chatham center bids pending.

Brosville Bruce Hughes Hughes and Dalton Construction Company Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors U.S Str Ang Danvillean Rt. 58 Brosville Ruritan and Women’s Clubs Chatham Gretna Danville of Quality Construction Company Chathamacility

City Issues Building Permits for Danville and Richmond

The City of Danville issued a building permit to rat Adame Danville and Jack Wyatt of Richmond for the Old Boatwright Furniture Factory site at 131 Pearl St to demolish the walls after a Feb 17 blaze. The razing cost is estimated at 400 dollars. A separate permit was issued to Joseph Waddell for a 30 by 60 foot retail store at 247 S Malm St with an estimated cost of about 18 thousand dollars.

Danville Rat Adame Jack Wyatt Richmond Boatwright Furniture Pearl St Joseph Waddell

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