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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1966

Page

10

Medicare Topic For BPW Club Dinner In Danville

The Danville Business and Professional Women's Club held a Thursday dinner at Country Club Inn with a Patriotism theme. Roxy Diggs of the Social Security Administration spoke on Social Security Medicare changes to begin July 1, noting eligibility nuances for federal employees and certain aliens. The meeting also supported the Dan River High School Band and nominated Vivian Giles for third Vice-president of the state BPW board, with remarks on Giles's local activities. Joseph Kaufman sang This Is My Country, backed by Elizabeth Oliver.

Danville Mabel Berry Dan River Ringgold St. Petersburg Florida Virginia Vivian Giles Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Rocelyn Reeves Giles Joseph Kaufman Elizabeth Oliver Pearl Bolton

Mrs Lea Hosts Rehearsal Party for Colemans and Scotts

Mrs. Leonard Lea entertained at an after rehearsal party in the Moseley Memorial Methodist Church fellowship hall for niece Jacqueline Lee Coleman and Carlton Ray Scott. About 50 guests attended, with carnat ions and wedding bells in the pink and white decor and several out of town visitors listed among the partygoers.

Leonard Lea Moseley Memorial Methodist Church Jacquelyn Lee Coleman Carlton Ray Scott Moseley Church Paul L. Coleman Mebane N.C Jim Logan Scott and Gary Durham Hugh Taylor Hampton William Scruggs Daytona Beach Fla P. K. Motley Eddie Motley Arlington Numa Bradner Jeff and Joe Richmond

Book Shelf Meet Is Slated Today

The Book Shelf will meet Saturday January 15 at 1 p.m. with Mrs. K. C. Weakley at 402 Randolph St. Co-hostess is Mrs. Ethel Lanier. Mrs. Howard Collie will review the book The Ambassadors for the program.

K. C. Weakley Randolph St Ethel Lanier Howard Collie

Bride-Elect Jacquelyn Coleman Honored At Showers

Miss Jacquelyn Lee Coleman bride-elect to Carlton Ray Scott received multiple social honors before her Jan. 15 wedding. Hostess Mrs Melvin Turner gave a shower at 315 Brightwell Drive with gifts of silver, bridal games, and refreshments for a guests list including Mrs Paul L Coleman and Mrs J Carlton Scott among others. A second shower by Miss Betty Berry and Miss Cora Ann Smith followed at Miss Berry’s home on Southhampton Ave with corsage upon arrival and similar games and decorations in green and white.

Jacquelyn Lee Coleman Carlton Ray Scott Miss Coleman Melvin Turner Brightwell Drive Earl Motley Paul L Coleman J. Carlton Scott Mr. Scott Hugh Taylor R. W. Davis L. D. Dalton Tom Moore S. C. Smith Jr Howard Rankin Lonnie Stanfield Andrew A. Farley Jr Ruth Perkins Perry Perkins Phil Claytor Betty Berry Cora Ann Smith Terry ‘Meadows Connie Dalton Betty ‘Gentry Vivian Scott Gloria Scott Virginia Ann Scott Jeannie Purcell Sperett Collis Yvonne Colls

Couple To Observe Golden Anniversary

Open house to honor Mr. and Mrs. George E. Anderson Sr. on their golden wedding anniversary. The event will be Sunday January 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. at their home in Pelham North Carolina. Friends and relatives are invited and no formal invitations have been issued.

George E. Anderson Sr Pelham N.C

Goren On Bridge Quiz: Seven Bidding Problems

Seven bridge bidding questions by Charles H. Goren. Each problem presents a hand description with vulnerability and a bidding sequence, asking players what to bid next. Look for answers tomorrow.

Charles H. Goren North East South West

Swifty sewing pattern ad with 125-catalog offer

An old printed ad promotes Marian Martin sewing patterns for girls ages 6 to 14 in linen pique or broadcloth with a low front band and side pockets. It lists Pattern 9192, yardage for size 10, pricing 50 cents plus mailing, and a call to send name address size and style number to The Danville Register pattern dept. Also includes a Spring-Summer catalog offer and a crossword puzzle page with clues.

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

Duplicate Bridge Winners Revealed

A Dan River Duplicate Bridge Club session at Schoolfield Recreation Center drew 28 players. In North-South, first went Bill Bolton and Mrs. Gerald Watson, followed by Mrs. Fred B. Leggett and Mrs. Henry Lea. East-West winners were Dr. and Mrs. David Stoner, first, with Herbert Dixon and Ed Cooter second, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jones third.

Dan River Duplicate Bridge Club Schoolfield Recreation Center Bill Bolton Gerald Watson Fred B. Leggett Henry Lea Ed Cooter Fenton Day David Stoner Herbert Dixon Ernest Jones

Mr and Mrs Ernest Harvey Vacationing in Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs Ernest Harvey of Mount Cross Road are on an extended vacation trip to Port Charlotte Florida and other points of interest.

Ernest Harvey Mount Cross Road Port Charlotte, Fla

Knitting Demonstrated by ESA Sorority Chapter

Alpha Zeta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met at Mary Roach's Knit Shop on Watson Street. Mrs. Al Bass, president, presided over a brief business session before Miss Roach presented knitting basics and samples. Hostesses were Mrs. E. Leon Jayne Mrs. Gene McCain and Mrs. Roger Bennett.

Alpha Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Mary Roach Watson Street al Bass Miss Roach E. Leon Jayne Gene McCain Roger Bennett

Supper Postponed By American Legion Memorial Unit

A covered-dish supper planned by American Legion Memorial Unit 325 for members and families at the post home on Sunday January 23 has been postponed to a later date, a spokesman announced.

American Legion Memorial Unit 325

Dear Abby letters reveal domestic tension and advice

A reader asks about a cruel husband and potential mental strain, Abby urges immediate medical help and separation if needed. Other letters praise or critique Christmas newsletters, discuss adoptive parents handling questions, and offer general guidance on love and privacy.

Spring Clothes To Be Bright Tight Black And White

Florence AP fashion report from Piltti Palace Italy notes spring designers aim for bright bold black and white cloths tight silhouettes witty knits and eye catching color. Designers Inesmarina Lida Nardini Rominaita Golf Tricots present patchwork knits striped stockings and metallic accents in vivid colors and bold patterns throughout spring collection.

Jean Sprain Wilso Florence Italy Pilti Palace Inesmarina Lida Hollywood

Glenwood Club Holds January Meeting With Plans

The Glenwood Women's Club met at Mrs. Pringle J. Myers home with Mrs. Hubert Gilbert as co host. They approved Breen stamp contributions for Dan River High School band’s February trip and a 21 cent per member donation to the Congressional Medal of Honor Grave project at Valley Forge. Mrs Mildred W. Hayes spoke on diamonds titled Dial D for Diamonds. Auxiliary reports covered gifts to needy families and hospital Buddy program.

Glenwood Woman’s Club Pringle J. Myers Hubert Gilbert Ruth Wybeck W. L. Carter Dan River St. Petersburg Fla Valley Forge General Federation of Women’s Clubs J. W. Sams Heart Drive Mildred W. Hayes Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Danville George B. Gilbert Floyd Tate Hunter H. Richie Ballard Pruitt Veterans of Foreign Wars Martinsville Road Buddy Veterans Hospital Viet Nam Staunton Martinsville

Barr Guest Speaker For January Meeting Of Mt Hermon Club

The Mt Hermon Woman's Club January meeting at Mrs. Charlie Love dace home featured guest speaker Ewell W. Barr a Danville attorney discussing The Irony of International Relations He argued containment of communism and noted Moscow and Peking split on Marxist doctrine Also referenced Korea and Vietnam in a wide ranging program chaired by Mrs Richard Herndon New member Tim Saunders welcomed and a Diamond Jubilee planned for February at Stughes School Scholarships and fundraisers reported including a $15 gift to Richmond Children's Hospital.

iMt. Hermon Woman's Club Charlie Lovedace Clyde Bailey Richard Herndon Ewell W. Barr Danville American Airlines Vietnam Clement Atlee Moscow Peking Barr Russia China United States Overton Harper Percy Seearee R. L. Middleton Tunstall High School Harper St. Petersburg Florida J. Ro Lunéykin Douglas Harper John Oakes Garland Roland Stughes School Richmond Children's Hospital

Daughter of Coleman to wed Carlton Scott in January chapel ceremony

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lee Coleman Jr. will marry Carlton Ray Scott son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carlton Scott of Semora North Carolina on Saturday January 15 at 8 o clock in the evening in Moseley Memorial Methodist Church chapel. The Rev Harry E Kidd Jr will perform the double ring ceremony with music by Mrs Michael Dalton organist and James Heffinger vocalist. Miss Cora Ann Smith will be maid of honor and bridesmaids include Miss Vivian Scott cousin of the prospective groom and Miss Betty Berry cousin of the prospective groom. Mr Scott will be best man with groomsmen Paul Lee Coleman III and Lewis Scott. The chapel will be open to friends and relatives of the couple. No formal invitations. Gen J Walter Squire of Virginia Beach and Danville is reported to be seriously ill in Portsmouth Naval Hospital Portsmouth.

Jacquelyn Lee Coleman Paul Lee Coleman Jr Carlton Ray Scott Joseph Carlton Scott Semora N.C Moseley Memorial Methodist Church Harry £. Kidd Jr Michael Dalton James Heffinger Coleman Cora Ann Smith Vivian Scott Jane Betty Berry Mr. Scott Paul Lee Coleman III Lewis Scott

Leaders Named At Mount Cross Home Demonstration Club Meet

The Mount Cross Home Demonstration Club elected leaders for the year at a Thursday night meeting hosted by president Mrs. W. E. Lewis on Mount Cross Road. Elected: Mrs. M. J. Crawley program development. Mrs. R. T. Blair federation program of work. Miss Elise Grogan house furnishings and civil defense. Mrs. Jimmy E. Goodson reporter. Mrs. W. T. Astin, and Mrs. Irvin Green and Mrs. Goodson food. Mrs. R. T. Blair and Mrs. Crawley home management. Mrs. R. L. Blair clothing. and Mrs. Crawley fair exhibit. A demonstration on Good Design with Line Shape Color and Texture was given by Mrs. Suzanne Peery of Chat ham, county HD agent, covering home decorating trends. Social hour closed the meeting.

Mount Cross W. E. Lewis Mount Cross Road M. J. Crawley R. T. Blair Federation Elise Grogan Jimmy E. Goodson W. T. Astin Irvin Green Goodson R. T

Iraqi dig finds Nineveh tablets on Assyrian sieges

An Iraqi archaeological expedition reports discovery of cuneiform tablets in Nineveh palace of King Sennacherib describing sieges and campaigns of the Assyrian armies. Reliefs show Assyrians storming a fortified town. Baghdad radio aired Friday.

Damascus Syria Nineveh Baghdad Radio Sennacherib Iraq Israel

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