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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1966
Page
14
Miss Katherine Hunter and Miss Michele Jones depart Ridgeway today for Virginia Beach to spend a week as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Carter arriving for a short seaside visit with arrangements confirmed for the stay.
Mrs El bert Lewis and Mrs Margerite Dudley held a bridge and lingerie shower for Miss C Margaret Fitzgerald in Gretna on Tuesday night. The event included a white and green color scheme with several local guests and prizes awarded for high scores. More news notes follow on Legion unit plans, visits, vacations, and local society events.
Pittsylvania County notes list numerous visits and returns across cities and states. Families from Riley Georgia Roanoke Virginia Beach New Jersey and Illinois travel to or from Pittsylvania areas. Updates include Miss Mary K Martin assuming home agent duties and other residents visiting relatives or staying with local families.
Miss Martha Lee Perkins of Route Four Gretna will marry David Vaden Adams formerly of Gretna and Richmond at 7 30 am Friday July 15 in Midway Baptist Church near Gretna. Parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Perkins host a reception in the church social hall after the ceremony. Open church will be observed for friends and relatives. no formal invitations issued.
At meeting’s end attendees moved to the social hall for refreshments. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Tiaminie Ros selli and sons Joe and Dicky of Portland Maine and Mr and Mrs William W Voss of Crewe?fan NY visiting J J Robertson. Rev Harold N Fink delivered the sermon at Ridgeway Methodist Church.
Prenuptial events for Miss Elizabeth Reed include a tea hosted by Mrs. H. G. Dyer and Mrs. John Ragland at the Dyer home on Mulberry Road, a luncheon at Mrs. Frank Fulton’s Jefferson Street home, and a bridesmaids luncheon hosted by several local ladies at the Goode residence. A wedding breakfast for Miss Reed and James Gilfinder Godsman followed at Chatmoss Country Club. Additional notes mention travels and visits by local residents to Sea Island, Nag's Head, Myrle Beach, and Virginia Beach.
Bridge columnist Goren analyzes sample hands with step by step bidding questions. It covers point counts, suits, vulnerable vs not, and recommended calls like three hearts, two no trump, pass, and slam considerations, highlighting partner signals and safety in play.
Miss Margueretta Gerlaugh and Mrs. Rives S Hodnelt prepare for five weeks in Europe, celebrated by multiple bon voyage gatherings. Hosts included Mrs Harry Daughtery at Chattress County Club lunch and bridge, and Mrs J W Clark with Mrs H C Gravely II at Starling Avenue. Additional luncheons honored Miss Gerlaugh with Mrs J Charles Jones, Mrs Vance Pitzer, and Mrs John Chamberlain at the Hut.
The Home Life and International Affairs Department at the Martinsville Henry County Woman's Club presented a program at the Elk's Club. A film titled A Ballard for the Fair was shown. Officers welcomed back a member, and a donation to Martinsville General Hospital for the nursery was noted. Multiple social events followed including pre nuptial gatherings and a wedding breakfast at Forest Park Country Club with several local hosts and families.
Mrs J Wf Bryant Circle II chairwoman and Miss Dorothy Pearson opened the Women’s Society program in the church social hall Monday evening. The topic Where the Women Are was chosen as the focus of the discussion. Mrs E H Dietrich the president called for a report and related items.
Elizabeth Reed daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reed married James Gillinder Godsman yesterday at 4 pm in First Presbyterian Church Martinsville officiated by Dr C Irving Lewis. Maid of honor was sister Margaret Reed. matron of honor Mrs Grady Ferrell Jr. Bridesmaids Jeannie Renick Lewis Stone Jean Scott Godsman. Best man James Mahlon Lemon. ushers William Killian Ken Forbes Derek Britain Julian Kester Jr. After reception at Lynwood Country Club they honeymooned south and will reside in Findlay Ohio. Bride a 1966 College of William and Mary graduate. groom a Dartmouth BA and Wharton MBA.
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