Chapter Formed By ABWA Here Officers Named
An installation meeting formed the Dan Pitts Torchbearer Chapter of the American Business Women's Association at Mid town Motor Hotel on July 17. Mrs. Ar Jene Creasy became president and named the chapter, with Mrs. Louise Bryant directing the ceremony and several officers and members listed along with charter members and enrollers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Business Women's Association
Midtown Motor Hotel
Louise Bryant
ABWA
Ar Jene Creasy
Dan Pitts Torchbearer
Virginia Powell
Elise Berkley
Bass
Mesdames
Betty Gammon
Melissa Barker
Lois Thompson
Thelma Clardy
Lois Allen
Betty Todd
Lena Stowe
Lawyce Coward
Ruby Scearce
Beulah Jefferson
Priscilla Gillie
Louise Christianson
Patsy Burnette
Mildred Hill
Jean McNeeley
Carolyn Blair
Mae Upchurch
Mary Ramsey
Melba Davis
Lois C. Walker
Virginia Collie
Billy Murphy
Edna Bennett
Cleda Mann
Betty Stone
Audrey Rowland
Ann Owen
Anita Wyatt
Cynthia Wilson
Mildred Barker
Jeanette Keatts
Dan-Pitts
Arlene Creasy
Wanda
Miss Gravett Paid Prenuptial Honors
Miss Judy Frances Gravett, soon to wed Edward Neal Marshall on July 30, received several social courtesies. A miscellaneous shower at Bonnie Dalton’s Cumberland Drive home featured a carnation corsage and bridal games, with guests including the bride’s mother Clyde Gravett and many friends and relatives. A linen shower on Harris Place honored her, with additional guests listed. Bridal gifts came from Dan River Mills personnel, totaling 12 gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Frances Gravett
Edward Neal Marshall
Miss Gravett
Sarah Sykes
Artie Mae Taylor
Bonnie Dalton
Cumberland Drive
Clyde Gravett
Jody Haymore
Judy Crowder
Delores Walker
Shirley Chitlcn
Judy Ruth Edwards
Rebecca Coppidge
Charlene Perdue
Louise Walker
Harris Place
Jean Gravett
Rachel Hill
Linda Hoskins
Brenda Winsat
Donna Wright
Janice Crowder
Willie Mae Johnson
Frances Wright
Ollie Hoskins
Ivadell Hill
Norine Rose
Lessie Roach
Olie Goorson
Letha Bailes
Leota Marin
Pearl Tolbert
Juanita Lewis
Mildred Carroll
Flourney Clark
Hazel Tanksley
Edna Crowder
No. 4
Dan River Mills, Inc
Shower Honoring Claudette Farthing Before September Wedding
Mrs. Joan Wells and three hostesses entertained Claudette Farthing at a Saturday night shower at Mrs. Wells home. Guests included Mrs. Bruce Farthing and Mrs. Charlie Stowe among others, corsage given, bridal games enjoyed, refreshments served amid yellow snapdragons gladioli and shasta daisies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Wells
Harvey Farthing
Melvin Collins
Wells
Claudette Farthing
Donnie Stowe
Bruce Farthing
Charlie Stowe
Ralph Doss
Bradford Walker
Tom Smith
Ingrid Radke
Lilian Radke
Jo Ann Scott
Debra Farthing
LaVerne Farthing
Donna Walker
Miss Willis Paid Prenuptial Honor Shower at K Mart Plaza
Miss Carel Willis bride elect received a July 15 shower hosted by coworkers at K Mart Plaza. Attendees included Mrs. Raymond Willis and many named guests from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carel Willis
K-Mart Plaza
Raymond Willis
Bride Celery
Ramona Thompson
Nancy Davis
Pat Cassell
Sylvia Price
Joan Davis
Cynthia Poindexter
Elaine Compton
Jane Carter
Martha Dallas
Virginia Warren
Gracie Bailey
Judy Pyrant
Phyllis Cox
Carolyn Scearce
Helen Turpin
Fanne Ferrell
Mary Ellen Huff
Judy Lucado
Brenda Gamuinon
Margaret Lovern
Pat Davis
Linda Carter
Rosetta Clements
Betty Farmer
Payne-Booker Clans Set Reunion Sunday
The Payne-Beaker reunion will be held Sunday July 24 at the home of Mrs. Carrie B Payne near Whitmell. Friends and relatives are invited and asked to bring a basket lunch for the meal scheduled at 1 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne - Beaker
Carrie B. Payne
Whitmell
VEW Unit Plans Meeting Tonight
The Auxiliary to Hugh T. Williams Post No 8977 Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold its regular meeting Tuesday night at 8 o'clock in the post home 829 North Main St Florence Poteat president requests full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh T. Williams
North Main St
Irs
Florenc Poteat
Simple Summer Skirt Pattern 9353 for Multiple Sizes
Printed Pattern 9353 offers a quick sewn crepe linen or cotton skirt with a few seams a zipper and facings. Sizes 10 12 14 16 18 with size 14 requiring about 3 yards of 35 inch fabric. Easy to accessorize and adapt for varied looks.
Parham Attendants Feted At Luncheon
Miss Pattie Parham hosted a bridesmaids luncheon at the Charcoal House for Harriett Parham and Silas Moody Laing Jr. The bridal party included Miss Joan Smart Miss Marilyn Brooks Miss Kerry Campbell and Mrs Prince Parham with gardenia centerpieces and gifts for the attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattie Parham
Harriett Parham
Silas Moody Laing Jr
Charcoal House
Joan Smart
Marilyn Brooks
Kerry Campbell
Prince Parham
Barbara Cox and Ronald Miller to Wed in October
Miss Barbara Abbott Cox and Ronald S. Miller plan an open church ceremony at 8 p.m. October 29 at Spring Garden Presbyterian Church. Read that families and guests from multiple states visited and that medical patients and local residents were noted in hospital and homebound updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Abbott Cox
William C. Cox
Ronald S. Miller
S. S. Miller
Mr. Miller
Spring Garden Presbyterian Church
Dear Abby Letter Replies On School Struggles And Family Strife
Reader questions Abby on a head lice scare from a girl with shaved hair and a July stocking cap, a freshman repeating a year and seeking trade schooling, a divorced couple still treated as family, and a wife anxious about a husband’s flying hobby. Abby advises medical clearance, teacher help, and coping with family dynamics while suggesting trade school and accepting the husband’s hobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Wayfather
Chaney Reed Pair Wed In Ceremony
The marriage of Miss Susan Carol Reed to Thornton Wilson Chaney Jr. took place Saturday at 4 30 p m in West Main Baptist Church. Dr Howard W Lee performed the double ring ceremony before green foliage and floral can dles. The bride wore white silk organza with Alencon lace, a tiered silk veil and an empire bouquet of gardenias and orchids. Matron of honor Mrs Richard Cales wore antique gold lace and maize with a circular veil. Attendants included Miss Anna Ruth Cales Miss Pamela Bass and Mrs Gary W Williamson. Afterward the couple left for a wedding trip and will reside in Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Carol Reed
Clayton Bernard Reed
Thornton Wilson Chaney Jr
Thornton Wilson Chaney
West Main Baptist Church
Howard W. Lee
Richard Carlton
Phil Crane Jr
Raynell Payne
J. W. Saunders
Myra Jackson
James M. Barcour
Chaney
Danville
Bridal Attendants Honored On Sunday
Miss Joan Marie Johnson entertained her bridal attendants at a luncheon Sunday July 17 at the Charcoal House. Miss Johnson's marriage to Ronald Lester Roberts is set for Saturday July 23 at 4 pm in Wesley Chapel Methodist Church. Attending were Miss Carolyn Ann Johnson sister of the host who will be maid of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Marie Johnson
Charcoal House
Miss Johnson
Ronald Lester Roberts
Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
Carolyn Ann Johnson
July Meeting Set By DAR Chapter Members
Members of the Thomas Carter Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their July meeting on Saturday at 2 30 p m in the home of Mrs S S Gregory with Mrs B R Fitzgerald as co host. Mrs Gregory membership chairman will present the program. Members are asked to bring donations of costume jewelry for the chapter s American Indian Project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Carter
Daughters of the American Revolution
S. S. Gregory
B. R. Fitzgerald
Gregory
F. K. Perrow Jr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carolyn Johnson
Emily Rickman
Lois Walker
Miss Farthing
VEW Unit
Marian Martin
Miss Coax
Ronald Miller
Caroline Brockman
Manchester Ave
Memorial Hospital
Harry A. Burch
Ruskin St
J. G. Elliott
Rome, Ga
H. B. Hodgin
Fayetteville
N.C
R.W. Clement
Clearwater, Fla
A. D. Clement
Blairs
Wugh M. Gordy
Kathryn and
Laura
Denton, Md
Mrs. Gordy
Wilber Bowlin
West Main Se
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Shim
Montrose
Colorado
Los Angeles
Cal
Beauty Academy
Danville Beauty Academy
Patton St
Isses
Kathy Diane
Karen Jean Crowder
Kenbridge
Blanche Sic. Cormick
Garland St
Linda Campbell
Donna Campbell
Sylvia Wilkerson
J. G. Johnson
Lester Roberts
Dar
Wilson ST
Quan
Carolina Peaches
Libby
Thrifty Maid
Asst
Flavors Dixie
Juicy Sunkist
Vom AQ
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