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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1965

Page

3

Miss Traylor Bride of Donald Overcash in Church Ceremony

Rebecca Fleetwood Traylor and Donald Baxter Overcash wed at First Baptist Church Southern Pines. The couple will reside in Chapel Hill after a reception at Whispering Pines Restaurant. The bride, a Lees-MMcRae and Bowman Gray graduate, is a medical records librarian. The groom studies at the University of North Carolina.

Southern Pines N.C Rebecca Fleetwood Traylor Donald Fleetwood Traylor Donald Baxter Overcash William Earl Overcash Danville First Baptist Church John Dawson Stone R. B. Warlick Dewey S. Mims Jean Louise Salter Charleston S.C Donna Vaughn Traylor Nicolette Sue Gagalis Beckley W. Va Carol Cumbo Winston-Salem Overcash Richmond Ken Overcash Chartottesville Michael Junius Radford Snow Hill Richard Irwin Whispering Pines Glen Lenox Apts Chapel Hill Lees-McRae Junior College Bowman Gray School of Medicine Medical College Hospital University of North Carolina Chapel Till

Midsummer DAR Meeting at Fairlawn Near Java

The Thomas Carter Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a midsummer meeting at Fairlawn near Java. Mrs. S. W. Power spoke on American defense and freedom, with Mrs. Henry S. Jones presenting America Bastion of Freedom. Donations were planned for St. Mary’s School for Indian Girls and Kate Duncan Smith DAR School. August and September were set for collecting trading stamps and used clothing.

S. W. Power National Defense Power DAR Congress Washington, D.C Henry S. Jones America DAR Kenneth S.tyler St. Mary’s School Kate Duncan Smith Grant Ala Ben Fitzgerald Edmund Hubbard Gregory Fitz Neal

Tate Elected Department Officer At State Convention

Mrs. Tate Jr. of Danville was chosen one of five vice presidents at the American Legion Auxiliary state convention in Roanoke. She will serve as vice president of the Fifth and Ninth Districts and previously led the Fifth District and Legion Memorial Unit 325. New officers installed include Mrs. Evelyn Stewart as president and Mrs. Mauree Wobhert as Fifth District president for next year. The spring convention will be in Danville with Unit 325 as hostess.

American Legion Auxiliary Roanoke Jake Tate Jr Danville Tate Legion Memorial Unit 325 Hotel Roanoke Evelyn Stewart Arlington Margaret ‘I'ripper John Christy Stampton Charles T. Hovis Atlanta Mauree Wobhert Gretna

Births announced for Johnson Kirks and Kirk families

Mr and Mrs William Bruce Johnson of Draper NC announce the birth of son William Bruce Johnson Jr on July 19 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Earl Flynn Kirks of Moffett St announce the birth of son Earl Flynn Kirks Jr on July 20 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Lewis Kirk of South Raleigh Court announce the birth of daughter Mary Alice on July 21 at Memorial Hospital.

William Bruce Johnson Draper, N.C William Bruce Johnson Jr Memorial Hospital Earl Flynn Kirks Moffett St Earl Flynn Kirks Jr James Lewis Kirk South Raleigh Court Mary Alice

Goren On Bridge From Nationals Team Event

A report from the Nationals team event in Cleveland describes a swingy hand where West led a tram against four diamonds, setting up three trump and club tricks for a one-trick defeat for North South. At the other table South reached five diamonds doubled. a misplay by East on spades allowed West to gain the lead and South to score 550, with a 600-point net swing.

Cleveland West Declarer East South North

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Clues

Across clues cover cargo ree date in Dante lifetime first rate Tours river jar yarr clearheaded nurture sometimes four words numerical prefix cheroot scientist concern related on father's side scraps ancient rival of Babylonia and not past glandlike quid metal alloy fatigued name in an expression office workers permissions to proceed earth pullmans diners pro nobis urged on wanders fungus green algae ball of thread North Vietnam city le monde over time of day flying just begun rudimentary charms prudent smarts Latin abbr young salmon gladly poet French man's name slangy suffix Washington agent western sight tall shade trees river in Scotland 5 7 27 31

Babylonia Earth North Vietnam le Monde Washington Scotland

Watkins Carter Wedding Planned In North Carolina

The wedding of Miss India Frances Carter and Jimmy Abell Watkins is set for Saturday July 33 at 4 p.m. in Shady Grove Methodist Church. The ceremony will be officiated by Rev. Charles Hutchinson with music by Mrs. Glenn Carter and Miss Anne Carter Brandon. Carter will give his daughter in marriage. Mrs. C Leon Neal Jr. of Williamsville NY will be matron of honor. bridesmaids include Jo Ann Watkins, sister of the groom.

India Frances Carter George Rosser Carter Jimmy Abell Watkins James B. Watkins Yanceyville N.C E.S.T Shady Grove Methodist Church Charles Hutchinson Glenn Carter Anne Carter Brandon

Births of Stacey LaRae and Stacey Rae two daughters

Norwood Drive resident Mr and Mrs Andrew Jackson Emerson announce the birth of a daughter Stacey LaRae on July 19 at Memorial Hospital. Willard Charlie Wicks of Lee Street and Mrs Wicks report the birth of a daughter Stacey Rae on July 19 at Memorial Hospital, with the bridegroom’s father as best man. Groomsmen include George R Carter Jr Roy Thompson and John Richard Bradner. Open church will be observed for friends and relatives of the bridal couple.

Andrew Jackson Emerson Norwood Drive Karen Lynn Memorial Hospital Willard Charlie Wicks Lee St Stacey LaRae Ronald Wayne Williams Stormont Drive Stacey Rae Carolyn Howard Carter George R. Carter Jr Greensboro N.C Roy Thompson John Richard Bradner Blanch

Dear Abby Column Sparks Small Controversies

A reader asks about her daughter's unexpected pregnancy and public shame then shares letters about makeup and honesty in relationships. Abby replies that the daughter’s married status excuses social stigma and urges readers to focus on understanding over judgment. The column includes two additional letters from readers praising natural looks and questioning moral double standards.

Abby Kathy

Local travelers visit relatives across three states

Mr and Mrs George L Griggs of Holbrook Ave return from Gettysburg Pa and Camp Louise in Cascade Md where daughter Margaret Cis ie Griggs serves as senior camp counselor Mrs E W Handley visits daughter Mrs Harold Lindsey and family in Hapeville Ga Sharon and Karen Lindsey arrive from Atlanta Ga to visit grandparents Mr and Mrs E W Standley and Mr and Mrs Wade McCune along with other relatives in the city Mr and Mrs J C LaMon of San Antonio Texas visit their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Bruce Farthing on the Franklin Turnpike

George L. Griggs Holbrook Ave Gettysburg Camp Louise Cascade, Md Margaret Cissie) Griggs E. W. Handley Harold Lindsey Hapeville, Ga Sharon Karen Lindsey Atlanta, Ga E. W. Standley Wade McCune J. C. LaMon San Antonio Texas Mrs Bruce Farthing Franklin Turnpike

Glamorous teen fashion pattern for doll wardrobe

Marian Martin offers Print Pattern 9475 for a ten item wardrobe for an 11 3/4 inch teenage fashion model doll. Cost is Fifty cents plus 15 cents extra for first class mailing. Send name address zone size and style number to Marian Martin Pattern Dept Danville Register New York. Catalog offers 359 spring designs plus one pattern free for 50 cents total.

Marian Martin Danville Register Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N. Y

Wells Keatts Pair To Wed On Saturday

Miss Margaret Ann Keatts and Ronald Thomas Wells both of this city will marry Saturday July 31 at 7 30 p m in Melville Ave Baptist Church. The Rev Gerald Goss pastor will perform the double ceremony.

Margaret Ann Keatts Ronald Thomas Wells Melville Ave. Baptist ‘Church Gerald Goss

W B Mitchell Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Personal W B Mitchell who had been an operative patient at Memorial Hospital has returned to his home at 257 Arnett Blvd. Ring ceremony noted.

W. B. Mitchell Memorial Hospital Arnett Blvd

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