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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1966
Page
5
Italian designer Tiziani opens six days of spring and summer fashion in Rome with costumes in baby pastels and simple shifts. Hemlines stay short, necklines are refined, and belts and coats are minimal. Polka dots stripes and florals mix in cohesive dresses, while Barocco presents bold black and white looks with occasional bright accents.
Carolyn Louise Plott and Elbert Oakley Jr. wed at Oxford Baptist Church with Rev. C. E. Godwin officiating. The bride wore an Empire lace gown with mantilla and carried a white orchid. A reception followed and the couple planned a home at 420 Williamson St. Oxford. Birth announcements: Pamela Gay Williams, Robert Leon Sadler, Cynthia Ann Smith, all born Jan. 9 at Memorial Hospital.
Milton area PTA meeting set for 7 30 this evening in the school library. An educational film will be shown and all patrons and friends are urged to attend.
The Town and Country Garden Club will hold a business meeting Wednesday January 20 at 3 p.m. hosted by Mrs. T. Mastin Collie at 1621 Westover Drive. An exhibit titled Journey into Space and Woodland Trails will display Norticulture specimens and arrangements.
DuPont de Nemours and Co. awarded 12200 to Virginia Polytechnic Institute to fund research and graduate study in chemistry chemical engineering and mechanical engineering.
In a noted 1945 bridge problem, South advances to six diamonds after a sequence of bids of two spades and three diamonds. West bets on hearts, South ruffs, draws trumps, and, after careful endplay, South ends with a single loss to the seven of spades while West yields the last two tricks.
At a Monday night meeting in the Oddfellows Hall on South Ridge Street officers for Danville Rebekah Lodge No 80 were installed by district deputy Nell Wyatt and staff. Eula Haywood became noble grand with Lizzie Powell as vice noble grand Virginia Wilson treasurer Jewell Hardy financial secretary and J L Powell recording secretary. Refreshments followed during the social hour.
Mr and Mrs Roy Grey Robertson of Axton announce the engagement of their daughter Linda Lou Robertson to Walter Evermont Helton son of Claude R Helton of Grundy and the late Mrs Helton Both are employed in the data processing department of American Furniture Co Martinsville The wedding is set for Saturday February 19 at 3 pm in Axton Baptist Church
Crossword clues reference Genus of honeybees and place of Gamma along with numbers for pattern sizes and fabric yardage. Advertisement invites readers to order Marian Martin Spring Summer Pattern Catalog from The Danville Register with 50 cent catalog fee, free pattern coupon, and instructions to send name address ZIP size and style number.
Mr and Mrs Frank Handley Fulton of Westview Drive announce the birth of a son Charles Edward on January 7 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Sanford Ray Secare of Henry Street announce the birth of a son David Duane on January 7 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Wilton Cecil Widener of Stokesland Avenue announce the birth of a son Wilton Cecil Widener Jr on January 7 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Warren Thomas Ridge of Arnett Boulevard announce the birth of a daughter Mitzi Luann on January 7 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Harold Lee Hancock of Danville Route four announce the birth of a daughter Teresa Ann on January 8 at Memorial Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Leon Thomas Yeatts announce the birth of a daughter Wendy Lee on January 8 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Edward Frank Carter announce the birth of a daughter Joan Marie on January 8 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs William L Tucker of Ringgold Rt One announce the birth of a son Gregory Scott on January 8 at Memorial Hospital.
Pfc. Wayne A. Richardson of the U.S. Army has returned to his post in Germany following a 30 day furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs W D Richardson at 702 Jefferson St.
A teen complains to Dear Abby about a principal criticizing a granny length dress though the dress code says nothing about length. Abby jokes that the code should be revised to include granny dresses, noting the principal is the school's highest authority.
A reader asks how to handle a mother-in-law who reuses gifts for others and spreads gifts around the family. Abby advises telling the truth about the source of items to avoid personal blame. A second reader asks about a home hair remedy, and Abby warns against a self-performed reverse perm and recommends a professional stylist.
In a sharp colloquial essay a writer rails at the entitled Royal Children who demand exemption from ordinary consequences. They repaint apartments and suffer no self awareness while others endure plaster dust and broken ashtrays. The piece argues that habits like alcoholism are not cured by love but by self interest and survival, criticizing democratic indulgence and privilege.
Washington announces a 178 870 dollar federal grant to plan a Charlotte urban renewal project for a 57 acre Brooklyn tract in urban renewal district No 5. An additional 1 822 000 dollars was set aside for the project.
Gov Godwin urged strengthening the implied consent drunk driving law in a General Assembly speech. He proposed lowering the blood alcohol standard from .15 to .10 percent and said doctors hesitate to draw blood for fear of legal fallout. He also called for expanded high school driver training courses.
Houston announces field tests for Prompt-Dry a hair spray that sets and dries in 15 minutes without a dryer. It enhances natural highlights leaves no sticky residue and promises no dulling. The 8 ounce bottle with finger-tip sprayer costs 1.19 during a limited introductory offer.
Customer writes to Loesch Laboratory Consultants in Houston Texas asking for Prompt-Dry at $1.19 each prepaid by return mail. They enclose payment and commit to a 16 day trial with full refund on unused portion if not satisfied.
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