Ethiopia Impressions Shared By Davidson At AAUW Meeting
Davidson told Danville AAUW members at Averett College that Ethiopia shows stark contrasts with the United States in poverty and illiteracy. He described Peace Corps experiences shaping village relations and youth Scout programs, noting limited change ahead due to geography and governance. Mrs. K. E. Furgurson adjourned with notices of the Norfolk station convention April 25-26.
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Ethiopia
Garber Davidson
Danville
American Association of University Women
Averett College
Siac
Ethionia
United States
Alice Norman
Davidson
Peace Corps
A.A.U.W
Africa
Viet Nam
KE. H. Furgurson
Norfolk
Green Acres Club Holds Busy January Meeting
The Green Acres Woman's Club met at Mrs. Lillie Saunders home. President Mrs. C B Gwen opened with devotions by Mrs. Pail Thacker. Plans included sending thanks to Ringgold Jaycees, arranging a Spring Fashion Show, a Spring Tea, and gifts for shut ins and sick. Attendance reports were reviewed and Federation reports prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Acres Woman’s Club
Lillie Saunders
Clover Lane
C. B. Gwen
Pail Thacker
Virgina Federation of Women’s Clubs
Roanoke
Alice Kyle Tietriet Movch
Tam
Nourg
Ringgold Jaycees
Louisville
Ringgold
Glenwood School
Dorothy Hedrick
L. S. Ramey
George Gilbert
Owen
Halifax
Bermuda Roads
Fred Datcher
Virginia Bank and Crust Co
Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Sorority Meetings Highlight Manners and Fabrics Programs
The Virginia Delta Chapter of Phi Sigma Alpha met at Mrs. J. William Parrish home with Mrs. Wardell Williams presiding. Arlene Gravett spoke on expressing love with flowers while David Gray led a Manners and Morals study, asserting good manners stem from morals. Xi Alpha Psi Beta Sigma Phi heard a talk on Textile Processes and Fabrics by EE Linweed and planned a Valentine Dance. Door prizes were won by Miss Becky Moore and Mrs. Hubert Wrenne during social time. Volunteers were sought for the Mother's March and a benefit party was announced for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Delta
Phi Sigma Alpha Sorority
J. William Parrish
Virginia Ave
Wardell Williams
Arlene Gravett
David Gray
Margerie
Scott
Gray
Hubert Wrenn
Charles Myers
Xi Alpha Psi
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
EE. Linweed
Dan River Mills, Inc
King of the Sea
Alpha Zeta
Curtis Walsh
Jimmy Pruitt
Ways’ and Means
Becky Moore
Shermont JV A Fetes Bride Elect Miss Gravely
A miscellaneous shower honors Miss Verne Gravely bride elect of Jan. 27 at Shermont Baptist Church. The Young Women's Auxiliary presented a yellow carnation corsage and refreshments were served to guests including Mrs. Juanita Gravely and many relatives and friends.
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Aa Verne Gravely
Shermont Baptist Church
Juanita Gravely
Curtis Hall
Donny Daniel
Rath
Beulah Mellon
Jerleen
Parliamentary Law Topic For ABWA Meeting In Dan Pitts Chapter
Dodson attorney T Ryland Dodson was guest speaker at the Dan Pitts Chapter ABWA meeting at the country club Introduced by Mrs Pat Bass He spoke on parliamentary rules used in local organizations The vocational speaker was Mrs Betty Martin secretary at Dan Rivet Dean Suipwi and Mrs Lavysie Coward announced 20 members plan to attend the Southeastern event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Ryland Dodson
Dan Pitts
American Business Women’s Association
Ian
Pat Bass
Dodson
Betty Martin
Dan Rivet
Suipwi
Lavysie, Coward
Haley's Fashions Names New Sales Staff Member
Mrs. Coward announced the addition of Mrs. Anna Ferrell to Haley's Fashions sales staff. Invocation by Mrs. Dorothy Hedrick and benediction by Miss Cynthia Wilson. Special guest at the meeting was Mrs. Patsy Travis.
Duplicate Bridge Winners Revealed at Danville Club
Forty four players took part in the Monday night regular game at the Nature Center Ballou Park. Winners include Morin-south first Mrs A R Gravely and Mrs W O Hawkins second Mr and Mrs J C Manly. East-West led by Dr and Mrs John Stoneburner first with Mrs John Witcher and Mrs Elizabeth Harrington second and Irving Heiner with Dr Henry Nakdimen third. Also noted are local visitors and hospital updates including Miss Carolyn Garrett visiting from Salem College and patients at Memorial Hospital.
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Danville
Malenn Daarenn
Myre Jahn
Neetu
Lila
Henry Lea
Fred Logggett
John Stoneburner
John Witcher
Elizabeth Harrington
Irving Heiner
Henry Nakdimen
David 8. Stoner
Beta Sigma Phi meeting hosted by Scott at Birchwood Road
Mrs Cline Scott and Mrs Larry Van de Visser hosted the Gamma Mu Chapter gathering at the Scotts home on Birchwood Road. Mrs William Payne Jr presented Verse Making with ballad lines. February 9 Valentine Dance details and ticket sales were discussed. Reports from BSP City Council and January sheet and pillowcase drive for Faith Home were given. door prize won by Mrs Fred Beacham.
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Cline Scott
Larry van de Visser
J Gamma Mu
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Scott
Birchwood Road
William Payne Jr
Luther Beaver
King of the Sea
Bruce Glass
BSP
Joe Landes
Wao
Faith Home
Fred Beacham
Club Sets Meeting Tonight At Seneral Club
A meeting of the Seneral Club is planned for Wednesday night at 9 o clock. The notice lists Mrs. C Frank j Oliver at 133 North Woodberry Ave as the contact.
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Seneral Club
C. Frank J Oliver
North Woodberry Ave
Virginia Pedestrian Deaths Reach 17 This Year
The Associated Press reports Virginia's 17th pedestrian fatality of 1968 after Grace Amelia Romine, 79, of Boyce, died from injuries after being struck on U S 340 near Boyce. Earlier, Walter Allen Lester, 17, of Bandy, died when the car he rode in crashed on Virginia 627 near Bandy in Tazewell County.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Grace Amelia Romine
Boyce
Clarke County
U. S. 340
Walter Allen Lester
Bandy
Tazewell County
Mickey Rooney Hospitalized in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO Actor Mickey Hooney is listed as a patient at St. Francis Hospital with a slight liver ailment. He has been there since January 14 and is expected to be released January 30, a hospital spokesman said.
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San Francisco
Mickey Hooney
St. Francis Hospital
Dear Abby readers ponder trust and affection in modern life
Dear Abby answers readers about infidelity at a resort, a wife's patience with a perfectionist father, and the meaning of a suitor ending letters with fondly. The column offers guidance on handling jealousy, parental discipline, and deciphering affectionate closings.
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Abby
Indiana
Los Angeles
Cal
Activities Planned At Sorority Meet
Gamma Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met at Mrs. Ernest Wellman 225 Hughes Street. President Mrs. Cooper Morris reported on the Valentine Dance at The King of The Sea on February 9 and distributed tickets. Members volunteered for the January 2 March of Dimes event and discussed the March 19 due Achievement Letter. Books will be donated to Hughes Memorial Home. an Easter party for school children is planned. a program Music into Drama by Mrs. William L. Shelton was presented. Door prize went to Mrs. Gail Powell.
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Gamma Lambda
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Ernest Wellman
Hughes Street
Cooper Morris
King of the Sea
Hughes Memorial
William L. Shelton
Gail Powell
Election of Colonial Garden Club Officers at January Meeting
The Colonial Garden Club held its January meeting at Mrs. E. T. Pyron’s home. Officers will take office at the May meeting: Rosch as president Reed as first vice president Holland as secretary Pyron as corresponding secretary and J. R. Anderson as treasurer. The president appointed P. L. McBride to represent the club on the City Beautiful Committee during Clean-up Week in April. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
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Colonial Garden Club
E. T. Pyron
Jon Robertson Ave
T. C. Phelps Jr
Hugh Unesath Senesidnnts i Rosch
Ais Clayton Reed
Thomas H. Holland
Barneur
Pyron
Norwood Woman's Club Notes January Meeting
Reports on club activities were heard at the January business meeting of the Norwood Woman's Club held Monday night at 390 Norwood Drive. President Mrs. Harry H. Williamson opened the session after hostess Mrs. F. B. Carpenter led devotions.
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Norwood Woman's Club
F. B. Carpenter
Norwood Drive
Harry H. Williamson
Clubwomen Hear Dr Aguirre on Communism and Cuba
Temple Terrace Woman's Club invited Dr Rafael Aguirre head of Stratford College Spanish Department to speak, followed by open discussion. Business session planned white elephant sale. door prizes awarded to Mrs V D Kormivan and Mrs Tracy Owen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rafael Aguirre
Stratford College
Temple Terrace Woman's Club
A. J. Louhoff
Granville Drive
Aguirre
Cuba
RK. M. Waters
Rnn
V. D. Kormivan
Tracy Qwen
Louhoff
John Allen
H. Moll
Council To Meet Pocahontas Degree Session at Redmen Hall
Tacoma Council No 3 Degree of Pocahontas will meet Wednesday evening at 7 20 o clock in the Redmens Hall on West Main Street A social hour will follow the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Degree of Pocahontas
Redmen's Hall
West Main St
Local Club Sells Dish Cloths for Fundraiser
Arthur Kratz announced receipt of a shipment of dish cloths to be sold as a fund raising project by the club. A social hour concluded the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Kratz
Hairdressers Plan Workshop and Fashion Show
The Danville Professional Hairdressers Association met in January at Vogue Beauty Salon to discuss a February workshop and the annual Hair Fashion Show in March. A Virginia Hair Fashion Committee member will conduct the fashion fee and help defray expenses. Dates and venues for both events will be announced soon, with National Beauty Salon Week slated for the week of February 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville Professional Hairdressers Association
Vogue Beauty Salon
Vik
Virginia Hair Fashion Committee
Tessie Maigre Bei
Cascade Homes Demonstration Club Meets Today
The Cascade Homes Demonstration Club will hold a meeting on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Malion Soyars’s home. Mrs. Suzette Peery, county home economist, will present the demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Homes Demonstration Club
Malion Soyars
Suzette Peery
Chatham
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