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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1965

Page

2

St Luke's hosts wedding of Miss Anna Mae Gibson and Thomas Carter

In Spray North Carolina St Luke's Episcopal Church held the July 3 ceremony for Anna Mae Gibson and Thomas Maxelle Carter with Rev Warwick Aiken Jr. officiating. The bride is the Gibsons’ daughter and the groom the Carters’ son. After a reception the couple left for a southern wedding trip and will reside at 604 Circle Drive. The bride attends UNCG next fall. the groom is a du Pont employee after graduating from National Business College.

Dennis Alcorn Axton Ronald Willis Raleigh Tyner Arthur Circle Drive University of North Carolina Greensboro National Business College Roanoke du Pont Martinsville

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Networks Island in the News

Clues span topics from classic myths to everyday terms. Answers include several common nouns and verbs such as burden, born, agreement, fuse, capsized, and object of worship, with references to people and places implied by the grid.

State Council

Danville Duplicate Bridge Club Monday Winners

A total of 34 players took part at the Downtown Motor Inn for the Danville Duplicate Bridge Club game. In North-South, first went to Mrs. Fred B. Leggett and Mrs. A. R. Grave ly, followed by Mrs. Irvin Payne with Mrs. James Jennings second, and other top pairs including W. K. Peters and William Bolton fourth. In East-West, John Hamlin and George Edwards claimed first, with Mrs. C. B. Peatross and Mrs. H. D. Gosney second, Irving Heiner and partner third, and John Hamlin with Herbert Dixon fourth.

Danville

Births Announced by Four Virginia Families

Mr and Mrs Howard Dean Hudgens of South Boston announce the birth of a daughter Donna Lynn on June 28 at Halifax Community Hospital. Mr and Mrs Henry Thomas Aherton of Danville announce the birth of a son Billy Ray on June 29 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Raymond Earl Spicer of Ferry Road announce the birth of a son Rodney Charles on June 30 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Marshall Webster Pender Jr of North Main St announce the birth of a son Norman Anthony on June 30 at Memorial Hospital.

Howard Dean Hudgens South Boston Donna Lynn Halifax Community Hospital Henry Thomas Aherton Danville Biltly Ray Memorial Hospital Raymond Earl Spicer Ferry Road Rodney Charles Marshall Webster Pender Jr North Main St Norman Anthony

Seaman Strader Returns From Halifax Cruise

Personal Seaman Arthur Lee Strader Jr. has come home to Morwood Drive after a two week Coast Guard Reserves cruise to Halifax Nova Scotia.

Seaman Arthur Lee Strader Jr Morwood Drive Halifax Nova Scotia Coast Guard

Goren On Bridge Finesse Versus Drop Strategy

The column analyzes a four hearts contract where South, the declarer, faces a heart and club split after West leads queen of spades. It weighs dropping the queen versus a heart finesse, noting the thin margin and practical play to maximize entries and establish North’s long club in a tied outcome.

South West East North Declarer Declarers Dummy

Williamsons Host Gala Honoring 10th Wooten Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Howard Williamson hosted a Brunswick stew party at their 220 Old Mayfield Road home on July 3 starting at 6 p.m. for Mr and Mrs William Wooten celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary. Bonn Sables provided music with many locals in attendance.

Howard Williamson Old Mayfield Road William Wooten Bonn Sables Charlie Wise Carl Wise Gailand Wooten Otis Hardy Lawrence McDaniel Lynwood Davis Randy Myers Glenn Evans Edith Keys Bob Coleman Ronnie Larkins San Jose Calif Keys Wesley Hyler Douglas Wilson Russell Oskey Lora Jones Opie Gill Clara Williamson Shope Earl Quilliams Polly Daniels

Marian Martin Summer Pattern Catalog Offer

Marian Martin promotes a linen and rayon printed pattern 9456 for misses sizes 10 through 20. Includes jacket skirt shell with fabric yardage and prices, plus mail order details from The Danville Register Pattern Dept New York. Also advertises Spring Designs catalog with one free pattern for 50 cents and mail order steps.

Marian Martin Danville Register Pattern Dept West 8Th St New York N. Y

Y W A Ceremony Honors Miss Elliott Bride Elect

The Young Women's Auxiliary at Woodberry Hills Baptist Church honored Miss Connie Sue Elliott, bride elect of July 10, with a white Bible ceremony after a brief sermon by Rev. James McGhee. Mrs. Jean Elliott presented, and a July 3 shower at Mrs. Ruth Gouldin's home on the Marinsville Rd followed with games and gifts for about 15 guests.

Woodberry Hills Baptist Church Connie Sue Elliott James McGhee Jean Elliott Woman’s Missionary Society Miss Elliott Ruth Gouldin Marinsville Rd

Koger Honored On 88th Birthday In South Boston

South Boston resident Rose Koger was celebrated by family on his 88th birthday. A sicakc was served on the lawn with attendees including Edward and Bernard Haines, Bob Eanes, Roy Kellam, Robert Roger and daughter Sandra, Jean Chesson, HG Brann, Lucy Walker, Virgie Brann, John Lovelace, Charlie Seemore and Aubrey Hancock families from South Boston and Richmond.

South Boston Rose Koger Koger Edward Haines Bernard Haines Bob Eanes Roy Kellam Robert Roger Sandra Martinsville Jim Chesson Jean HG. Brann Lucy B. Walker Virgie Brann John Lovelace Danville Charlie Seemore South Boston Aubrey Hancock Carolyn Richmond

Elliott Attendants Honored At Dinner

Miss Connie Sue Elliott to wed Michael Edward Dalton on July 10. A dinner for her bridal party was held at 6:30 PM at the Charcoal House. Guests included Mrs Earl A Elliott, Mrs Wilson E Dalton, Miss Sandra Dalton, Mrs W L Brown Jr., Miss Patsy Brown, Mrs P L Coleman, Miss Jackie Coleman, and Miss Coramon Smith.

Connie Sue Elliott Michael Edward Dalton Charcoal House Miss Elliott Earl A. Elliott Wilson E. Dalton Mr. Dalton Sandra Dalton W. L. Brown Jr Patsy Brown P. L. Coleman Jackie Coleman Coramon Smith

Births announced for Clifton Ellicott and Floria children

Mr and Mrs Robert Dewey Clifton of High Point North Carolina announce the birth of a son Robert Darren on June 26 Mrs Clifton formerly Miss Juanita Hopkins of this city Mr and Mrs Larry Edward Ellicott of Kemper Road announce the birth of Sandi Marie on July 1 in Me Mr and Mrs William Edward Floria of Holbrook Ave announce the birth of Marisa Elizabeth on July 1 in Memorial Hospital

Robert Dewey Clifton High Point N. C Robert Darren Clifton Juanita Hopkins Larry Edward Ellicott Kemper Road Sandi Marie Memorial Hospital William Edward Floria Holbrook Ave Marisa Elizabeth

Dear Abby Advice Columns on Freedom and Personal Boundaries

A collection of Dear Abby questions about independence, domestic pressures, and privacy. Topics include a 31-year-old woman living with her parents and facing control from her domineering father, a wife questioning suspected infidelity, shoplifting in a club initiation, handling intrusive personal questions, and Abby’s practical guidance on choosing personal freedom, restitution, and assertive boundaries.

Abby

Tobacco defense uphill, Sen Jordan tells crowd

Sen B Everett Jordan told about 300 members of the Bright Belt Warehouse Association in Wrightsville Beach that defending tobacco has become an uphill battle. He urged more research into what is harmful in tobacco and said government funding should support it. The Senate passed a bill requiring cigarette packs to carry a health hazard label starting Jan 1, 1969, replacing a tougher FTC proposal. Gov Dan Moore to speak to the group. events include golf and bridge tours.

Sen Jordan Wrightsville Beach N. C B. Everett Jordan D-N.c Washington Senate Bright Belt Warehouse Association Public Health Service Tobacco Warehouse Men’s Federal Trade Commission Dan Moore Carolinas Virginia Georgia Florida Fred Royster

Re Trials Set For Negro Twice Convicted Of Rape

In Lynchburg Thomas Carlton Wansley a 20 year old Black man twice convicted of rape has retrials scheduled for Sept 28 and Nov 15 in Corporation Court. Court ordered psychiatric tests at Central State Hospital Petersburg found him sane and fit for trial.

Lynchburg Thomas Carlton Wansley Corporation Court Wansley Central State Hospital Petersburg Raymond Cundiff

Strike Bound Mills Return to Work After Settlement

International Paper Co reported 10 Southern mills halted by a 22 day strike have resumed operations after last Friday's settlement. About 13,000 workers in seven locals across Mobile Alabama Bastrop Springhill Pine Bluff Camden Natchez Moss Point Georgetown and Panama City are affected. The new contract is valued at 34 cents an hour over two years and is retroactive to June 1.

New York International Paper Co Southern Mills Southern Kraft Mobile Ala Bastrop Springhill Panama City Fla Camdenland Pine Bluff Ark Natchez Moss Point Miss Georgetown S. C iIt

New Episcopal Bishop Steps Up Thursday

Right Rev. Thomas A. Fraser Jr., 50, steps up Thursday as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, succeeding Right Rev. Richard H. Baker who retires. The diocese covers Tarboro to 39 counties. Fraser, former bishop coadjutor and Saint Paul’s rector in Winston-Salem, says the church must reach the unchurched with intellectual and emotional freedom to meet a tech and economy era.

Raleigh Thomas A. Fraser I Jr Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina Frazer Richard H. Baker Tarboro Episcopal Church Atlanta Saint Paul’s Church Winston-Salem

Family Visit Returns to Williamsburg After Holidays

Personal Miss Ellen Daniel Patterson has returned to Williamsburg after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel T. Patterson on Sutherlin Ave over the holidays. Other guests included Mrs. Patterson's cousin Mrs. E Russell Hubbard and Mr Hubbard of Pinehurst NC. Mrs Ella Childress of 303 East Thomas St is improving at Memorial Hospital where she is a surgical patient.

Ellen Daniel Patterson Williamsburg Samuel T. Patterson Sutherlin Ave Patterson Ella Childress East Thomas St Memorial Hospital

Gavin Elected City Attorney of Sanford

Gavin A Gavin a two time Republican candidate for governor has been elected Sanford s city attorney by the Democratic controlled city council He becomes the first of his party to hold the post and will serve a two year term at 1800 a year He defeated William Staton a key figure in Sanford s political circle and prior governor ally

Sanford N. C Robert A. Gavin Gavin William Staton Terry Sanford Dan K. Moore

Farmer Seen Victim Of His Own Efficiency

Greensboro North Carolina AP vocational agricultural teachers heard Rep. Horace Kornegay say the farmer is a victim of efficiency. He noted prices farmers receive fell 15 percent while consumer prices rose 31 percent in 17 years. He warned parity requires market bargaining power and unity among growers and farm groups.

Greensboro N.C Horace R. Kornegay D-N.c Kornegay

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Miss Gibson Thomas M. Carter Lis N.Y Trenday Goren The Chicago Tribune the North Queen of Williamsons Wootens Elliott Dear Abby Abigail van Buren Los Angeles Lucado Place Rivermont Avenue P. J. Hirschkop Alexandria Hirschkop William M. Kunstler Kunstler District of Columbia New York State Hlirschkop C. Raymond Cundiff Cundiff Commonwealth Royston Jester III Jester Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals No. Union St Artistic Beauty College Farmer Fasteerth N. Main ST Phene SW
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