Deaths and Funerals John H Gunn Dies at 53
Gretna and nearby towns report multiple death notices. John H Gunn, 53, of Branch NC, a World War II veteran, died Thursday. Survived by wife Mary and two sons Willie and Raymond, funeral Tuesday 2 p.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church with burial at Mount Zion Cemetery. The body lies at Cunningham and Hughes Funeral Homes.
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John H. Gunn
Branch
N.C
Pittsylvania County
Robert Gunn
Rose Reynold Gunn
Gunn
Southern Processors, Inc
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Mary Gunn
Willie Gunn
Blanch
Raymond Guinn
Danville
Perry Gunn
Ringgold
Charles Huffman Dies Suddenly
Charles W. Huffman 61 of 21 Dallas Ave Danville died unexpectedly Monday afternoon. He worked 35 years for Dan River Inc and served in World War I. He is survived by a son Robert and daughter Judy Cummins and two grandchildren. funeral Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Townes Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with burial at Schoolfield Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretna
James Kyle Robertson
Midway Baptist Church
H. V. Connor
Mr. Robertson
Gretna Rt. 4
Danville Memorial Hospital
Pittsylvania County
Maude Jones
Newport News
Elizabeth Ligon
Sallie McCune
Danville
Calbert Moran Funeral Home
Tuedsay
Lynchburg
Mary Hendricks Holland
Hughes Ave
Virginia Baptist Hospital
Campbell County
John J. Hendricks
Elizabeth Grishaw Hendricks
Henry H. Holland
Holland
Fairview
Delores A. Fuller
Bradley Road
Memorial Hospital
Virginia
George Anderson
Madeline M. Anderson
Dan River Inc
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Freddie Anderson
Lynwood Anderson
Halifax County
Lena Ferrell
Carrie Clark
Dry Fork
Blanch Waltz
Ringgold
Queen E. Street
Mary Barksdale
Washington, D.C
B. W. Williams
Floral Hills Cemetery
Cunningham and Hughes Funeral Home
Charles W. Huffman
Dallas Ave
Charles Ler Huffman
Susan H. Huffman
Lillian Beatrice Hutchen
Huffman
U.S. Army
Robert Charles Huffman
Judy H. Cummins
Decatur
Roger F. Colling
Townes Funeral Home
SR Plans Record Budget for 1977 Expenditures
Southern Railway System unveils a record capital budget for 1977 expected to top $200 million. Chairman W. Graham Claytor Jr. notes the figure surpasses 1974 and includes funds for 71 new locomotives, 225 box cars, 200 pulpwood cars, and a new $40 million electronic freight yard at Linwood North Carolina. Over $1 billion will have been spent on capital improvements in seven years.
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Southern Railway System
W. Graham Claytor
Southern
Linwood
N.C
Claytor
Billio
Sewerage Rules Effective In Feb
Sewerage regulations jointly adopted by the State Board of Health and the State Water Control Board will go into effect February 1. The rules aim to ensure design construction and operation of sewerage systems meet public health and water quality goals. Prior to adoption the regs were reviewed by several state and regional professional groups.
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State Board of Health
State Water Centre Board
State Water Control Board
Virginia Municipal League
Virginia Association of Counties
Hampton Roads Sanitation District
Consulting Engineers Council
Virginia Society of Professional Engineers
Virginia Faces Most Severe Snow Storm In Years
The Associated Press reports Virginia endured its worst snowstorm in years with up to inches piling in western mountains and widespread snow elsewhere. The system promises more snow midweek, while cold temperatures and travel advisories affect mountains and interstates.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Weather Service
Howard McKee
National Weather Service
Richmond
State
Bland County
Montgomery
Pulaski
Roanoke
Botetourt
Rockbridge
Frederick
Shenandoah
Warren
Prince Wiliam
Arlington
Fairfax
Fauquier
Fluvanna
Louisa
Albemarle
Augusta
Fairfax. al
Governor Godwin weighs options to fix Virginia budget
In Richmond AP dispatch Governor Mills Godwin will outline how Virginia may balance a projected $138.5 million deficit. He will not present a specific tax plan, but will explain how the ink got there and possible remedies. The governor stresses balancing via spending cuts and new revenues, warning that, if the assembly opt s against new revenues, an administrative cutting axe could be used. He notes the ball is in the legislature's court.
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Richmond
Mills Godwin
General Assembly
Virginia
Godwin
Davis
Del
George W. Janes
Chesterfield
Hardis
Ira M. Lechner
Alexandria
Lechner
Lievenant
Virginia Legislature Opens Amid Capitol Fix-Up
In Richmond, Virginia, preparations for the annual session include a seven-day work week by the Division of Legislative Services. Painters, electricians, and staff prep the Capitol for visitors, while technicians install terminals and verify voting boards before lawmakers arrive.
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Richmond
Virginia
Jefferson
Capitol
Division of Legislative Services
Legislaors
Two Charged In Armed Robbery In Pittsylvania County
Pittsylvania deputies arrested Michael Harston and Roger Jones both 18 of Blairs Rt. 1 for a January 12 1976 armed robbery with a small amount of money taken. Richard Brooks 19 of Blairs Rt. 1 was also charged with breaking and entering and theft over 360. A separate rape case involves a Pittsylvania woman assaulted early Saturday near Rt 360. no arrest yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Jerome Harston
Blairs Rt. 1
Roger Dale Jones
B. H. Moss
Richard Dave Brooks
James Hairston
Barrow Accuses Board Overpolution Handling
Richmond AP report shows State Water Control Board chief Jr. V. Davis defending consent orders as a quicker enforcement tool. He says the board lacks power to fine polluters and relies on hearings and court action, tracking 70 to 86 industries and 100 municipalities for potential violations.
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Davis
Democrats Question Godwin’s Leadership in Virginia Survey
In Richmond the Richmond News Leader reports that a majority of the 75 Democratic state legislators who responded to the newspaper survey express serious doubts about Gov. Mills Godwin's leadership. Republicans among the respondents unanimously defend Godwin.
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Richmond
Mills Godwin
Richmond News Leader
General Assembly
Emick
Godwin
del. Vincent F. Callahan Jr
McLean
14-Year-Old Boy Killed In Sled Truck Mishap
A Broadway boy, 14, died Monday in Harrisonburg hospital from internal injuries after a Sunday sled collision with a pickup at Broadway Trailer Park. The driver, Gary Knupp of Broadway, could not avoid the crash. another youth was uninjured. Investigations continue with no charges filed.
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Broadway (Ap
Broadway
Ata
Harrisonburg
Stephen Allen Holsinger
P. F. Glovier
Young Holsinger
Holsinger
Glovier
Gary Knupp
Knupp
GW Band Boosters Set Meeting at George Washington High
The George Washington High School Band Boosters Club will meet tonight at 7 30 am in the band room to discuss forthcoming activities. All parents and friends of the band are invited to attend.
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George Washington High School Band Boosters Club
Gravely declares six cent dividend by Gravely Furniture Co
The Board of Directors of Gravely Furniture Co Inc in Ridgeway declared a six cent per share cash dividend payable January 10 to stockholders of record on December 27.
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Gravely Furniture Co. Inc
Ridgeway
Adams Found Guilty Of Larceny In Danville Court
John Willie Adams was found guilty of grand larceny by Judge W Carrington Thompson in the only felony case in Danville Circuit Court Monday. Sentencing was delayed for a pre sentence report. Adams of 700 Mayo Street faced theft of copper and glass plumbing fixtures valued at 3000 dollars from the W F Grasty School at 226 New Street between September and December 1976. arrested December 14 by Danville Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Willie Adams
W. Carrington Thompson
Danville
Thompson
Adams
Mayo St
W.F. Grasty
New St
Newport News Shipyard unveils nine year expansion plan
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co announces a nine year expansion to double ship repair capacity and diversify from Navy work. Retired Adm. Ralph W. Cousins says the plan broadens the yard’s mission as Tenneco funds the project. Factoring in higher commercial work, the yard aims to service virtually any ship, with initial design analysis due later this year. 24,000 employees currently staff the yard.
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Newport News
Navy
John P. Diesel
Newport News Shipbuilding
Aet
Tenneco
Houston
Cousins
U.S
el Paso Southern
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J. K. Robertson
Charles Huffman
Assembly
Ryland
Earlybird
Chatham
Rt. 360
Mfaut
Barrow
Water Control Board
Jr. V. Davis
Virginia Beach
Bernard G. Barrow
Democrat
Growler
Owen Pickett
Dirginia Beach
James M. Thomson
House
Dudley J. Emick de
Fincastle
Robert E. Harris
Williams
Lord
Gravely
Borgie Reed Davis
Motley’s Pharmacy
West Main ST
Phat Motley
Bendall
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