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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1966

Page

2

Social events of interest at D R Duplicate Bridge Club

The D R Duplicate Bridge Club held its regular game Thursday night at the School field Recreation Center with 20 players. No game on August 4, resume August 11. North South winners were Hamlin and Woodall first, Dixon and Coster second, Fralin third. East West tied for first Stoner and Bolton with Jones, second Rippe and Aichner, third Lobl and Weldon Dryden.

D. R. Duplicate Bridge Club Hi Schoolfield Recreation Center J. W. Hamlin R. E. Woodall Herbert Dixon E. N. Coster David Fralin David S. Stoner J. William Bolton Ernest Jones Ben Rippe William Aichner Victor Lobl Mos. Weldon D. Dryden

Hudsons Entertain At Rehearsal Party

Mr and Mrs Elwood Hudson hosted an after rehearsal party last evening at their Franklin Court home for their son Edwin Lane Hudson and Miss Linda Lee Dallas with about 40 guests in attendance including bridal party members. The wedding is set for this evening at Spring Garden Presbyterian Church. A yellow and white color scheme decorated the event. guests assisting included Mrs W D Cole Mrs Wesley Hudson and Mrs Roland Hudson. Also noted: Susan and Janice Bailey of Mt Hermon visiting Virginia Beach. Posey Hundley Jr and daughters Susan Lisa and Jamie visiting from Dallas after a visit to his mother Mrs P J Hundley in Chatham. John Hundley and family from Baltimore visiting Mrs P J Hundley. Mrs Fuller Dibrell and children from Wilson visited Mrs Haskins McFall on Westmoreland Court. Mrs William Spencer of Winston-Salem visiting her parents on Westmoreland Court. Kenneth Dickerson of 1342 North Mair Street admitted to Duke University Hospital yesterday.

Elwood S. Hudson Franklin Court Edwin Lane Hudson Linda Lee Dallas Spring Garden Presbyterian Church W.D. Cole Wesley Hudson Roland Hudson Posey Hundley Jr Susan Lisa Jamie Dallas Texas P. J. Hundley Chatham Fuller Dibrell Wilson, N. C Haskins McFall Westmoreland Court

Coffee Compliments Mrs Edmund Gullian Hostess Day Event

Mrs John Joseph Palmer entertained with a midmorning coffee for her daughter Mrs Edmund A Gullian of Boston at 770 Main St. on Thursday from 10 to 12. Mrs Delos W Bayer greeted guests and helpers included Mrs T Coleman Edsmunds, Mrs Walter Pierce and Mrs Sam Adkins. About 50 guests attended.

John Joseph Palmer Main St Edmund A. Gullian Boston Mass Gullian Congo Delos W. Bayer T. Coleman Edsmunds Walter Pierce Sam Adkins

Program On Safety Heard By Homemakers

Observing National Farm Safety Week, Tunstall FFA members presented a home safety program for the Tunstall Young Homemakers at Tun stall High School. Donald Holley led a home hazard questionnaire noting causes of accidents, while Charles Evans reviewed kitchen safety after a film. The group planned a Bailey's Cafeteria fashion show and a cook-out at Shangri-la Recreation Park with beverages and dessert provided by members.

Tunstal Future Farmers of America Tunstall Young Homemakers Tunstall High School J. T. Burgess Donald Holley Donald Dallas Charles Evans Young Luther Payne Donald Dalas Carroll Collins Bailey’s Robert Stowe Shangri-la Recreation Park Ways and Means Albert Gregory Payne Bill Adkins Robert Elliott George Holley Herbert Holley Harry Wright Milton Collins Dalton Webster Robertson Henry Maxey William Liverman Robertson

Bridal Honor Paid To Mary Alice Young

August bride elect Miss Mary Alice Young was honored by Mrs. Joseph M. Taylor at a luncheon Thursday at 1 p m. in Linden Drive home. Yellow and orange daisies centered the table and Miss Young received a silver gift. Guests included Mrs. R B Young, Mrs. Lyle Motley Jr, Miss Catharine Carter, Miss Betty Carter, Miss Betty Grant, and Mrs. Bob Young.

Mary Alice Young Joseph M. Taylor Linden Drive Miss Young R. B. Young Lyle Motley Jr Catharine Carter Betty Carter Betty Grant Bob Young

Maids Host Showers for Miss Hawkins Before Wedding

Miss Vicki LaVerne Hawkins, to wed Kenneth Wayne Moore on August 20, was honored at a Thursday night shower hosted by Miss Carolyn Berry and others at her Lowell Street home. Pink carnations greeted arrivals as games and a poem were shared, with refreshments on a pink and white table. Attending were Mrs. Warren Hawkins Jr and many relatives and friends, including Linda English and Carolyn Berry. A second shower at Marys Diner, arranged by Mrs. Ralph Handley and others, featured a corsage for the honoree and green and white decor. Attendees included the honoree’s mother, Mrs. Warren Hawkins Jr., and numerous friends and family members.

Vicki LaVerne Hawkins Kenneth Wayne Moore Carolyn Berry Linda English Paulette Walker Miss Berry Lowell St Miss Hawkins Warren Hawkins Jr Ralph Mundley Joey Davis L. C. Jones Ernest Payne Crawford Dalton David Berry Paul Walker Berkley Dudley Joe Sadler Gerald Adkins R. W. English Linda Adkins Toni Meadows Fawkins Ralph Handley Beverly Herndon Lawrence Creasy Mary’s F. B. Moore Mesdames Dewey Gates Elp, Newman R. E. Tory Malcolm Jones Jr Kenneth Holland Donald Lucas Walter Clark Russell Hancock Harry Newman William Moore Fzra Newman L. ¢. Willis Jr Julian Burnett James Newman John Newman Frank Anderson Jr Otha Crane Misses Roslyn Hancock Susan Barbour Lou Elien Barbour

Marshalls Host Rehearsal Party for Son's Wedding

Mr and Mrs Harry Marshall hosted an after rehearsal party at Marys Diner for their son Robert Marshall and Miss Judy Gravett who wed tonight. A green and white color scheme featured in decorations with Mrs Ronald Patterson assisting by pouring punch. About 30 guests attended including wedding party members.

Harry Marshall Mary’s Robert Marshall Judy Gravett Ronald Patterson

Employees Honor Mrs Hallie Rowe

Belk Leggett employees at Main Street honored Mrs Hallie Rowe with a farewell party and picnic at Oven No 6 in 3llon Park on July 26. Rowe, employed for 30 years, retires August 1. Employees presented a cash gift and numerous other presents. About 53 attended.

Belk-Leggett’s Main St Hallie Rowe Oven No. 6 3Llon Park

Dean's List Honors Sally Noel at MCV Nursing School

Miss Sally Noel daughter of Mrs James Noel of 217 Jefferson Ave has been named to the Dean's List for the last quarter at Medical College of Virginia School of Nursing Richmond She is working toward a B S degree and graduated from George Washington High School

Sally Noel James Noel Jefferson Ave Medical College of Virginia School of Nursing Richmond Noel George Washington High School

Dear Abby Compromise On Privacy And Shared Home Life

Dear Abby addresses tensions between an elderly widow and her husband over furniture and living space. The writer seeks advice on privacy, shared space, and conflicts about rest homes, with Abby urging compromise and noting no HIS or HERS in marriage while warning against actions that imply guilt. The column closes with a call to readers to write for responses and Abby’s booklet offer.

Abby

Scearce Gibson Pair Wed at Chatham Home

Miss Patricia Gibson daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Gibson of Chatham married Don Dwight Scearce son of Mrs Maynard Scearce of Danville on July 16 at 8 p m in the bride’s home. Rev E V Cullum conducted the ceremony with summer floral décor. The bride wore white lace over satin with lace sleeves and a short veil. A reception followed and the couple plans a southern wedding trip. Mrs Scearce is with John Roane Inc and Mr Scearce is with Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co.

Patricia Gibson Alr J. R. Gibson Chatham Don Dwight Scearce Maynard Scearce Danville Mr. Scearce E. V. Cullum Wiliam Watkins Gibson Scearce John Roane, Inc Mr. Seearce Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co

NAACP Endorses Richmond Police Citizens Review Plan

The Richmond NAACP branch and the Virginia NAACP conference endorsed a proposed police citizens review board. They stated the NAACP opposes police brutality and supports accountability while praising Councilman Howard H. Carwile for pushing the measure amid opposition.

Richmond Virginia National Association For the Advancement of Colored People NAACP Howard H. Carwile Police Review Board

Let the cradle rock New York birds avoid falling

The National Audubon Society notes young orioles in hanging nests resist falling when the nest sways. They thrust heads forward and puncture the nest side opposite their feet, anchoring feet on one side and head on the other, even if the nest is inverted.

New York National Audubon Society

Spectacular Misses Summer Pattern 9116 Promotes Sun Ready Garb

Advertises Marian Martin pattern 9116 for Misses sizes 12 to 18 with breezy sun ready wraps and exposed shoulders. Includes fabric suggestions cotton crepe, price fifty cents per pattern plus mailing fee, orders accepted at Regal Publishing Co New York pattern dept. Provides address and coupon details for catalog and free pattern.

Marian Martin Lakes Register Publishing Co West 18Th St New York N.Y

Break Up Hate at Family Gatherings

DEAR MRS LAWRENCE explains a neighbor’s partiality to one child sows division. The answer states relatives often seek emnity between siblings by preferential treatment. Advice: tell the favored child aunt Rose’s affection masks dislike for the other and keep children aware it’s the relative s attitude, not theirs.

Joanie Aunt Rose

Goren on Bridge Puzzle Clue List

A dense crossword style list of clues and partial answers ranging from gal's name to Greek Aurora, including terms for flour maker and various ordinal, anatomical, and decorative hints. The grid items reference characters and objects across several domains.

Skirts Shown By Chanel Just Cover The Knee Cap

Paris AP fashion report notes Chanel started late but appeared on cue with Marlene Dietrich in audience. Highlights include bracket-length jackets extended to the wrist, wet skirts at knee cap, madras plaids, gold lame brocades, and wrapped bilfold skirts with front and back panels. New techniques feature contrasting piping in tunic iskirts and trimmed high toques with cog feathers accents.

Paris Chanel Marlene Dietrich

Wedding Date Is One Of Many Things They Have In Common

Luci Johnson of Washington and Texas and Susan Johnson of Baltimore plan Aug. 6 weddings both born July 2, 1947. Their fiances Patrick Nugent and Curt Nagel enter active duty Nov. 28, 1965. Nagel stationed at Fort Lewis faces Vietnam after the honeymoon. airline strike clouds travel. Widely similar lives yet noted differences include church, careers, and family politics. Nagel hopes to return for the Baltimore ceremony.

Baltimore Luci Johnson Washington Texas Susan Johnson Johnson Luci Patrick J. Nugent Susan Curt Nagel Lynda Linda Immaculate Heart of Mary Pic Nagel Viet Nam Ft. Lewis Wash Curt Albert W. Johnson White House Daniel B. Brewster D-Md Austria United States

Fishing Vessel Crewman Drowns Near Pascagoula

A crewman fell overboard from the Menhaden fishing vessel Tiger Shark off the Mississippi Sound near Pascagoula and drowned. The Coast Guard identified the deceased as 23 year old Robert L. Henderson Jr. of Nuttsville Virginia. Other crew members recovered the body as the Tiger Shark operated from Moss Point, Mississippi.

Pascagoula, Miss Misssissippi Sound Pascagoula Coast Guard Robert L. Henderson Jr Nuttsville Lancaster County Standard Products Co Moss Point Miss Henderson

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Hudsons Janice Bailey Mt. Hermon Baptist John Hundley William Spencer Winston-Salem, N. C John T. Watt Kenneth Dickerson North Mair St Duke Univerity Hospital Durham Edmund Gullian Marshalls MCV Dean Abigail van Buren DEA Los Angeles Cal Scearce-Gibson Police Review Board Backed Ricky Paulsen Iowa Lincoln Memorial Paulsens Muriel Lawrence Hate Alliance Goren Sawyer Italy Trish Abbi Vanity Fair Liz Eicc A We TY The Carolines Ohio Thailand Walter Taylor Plhg. & Htg Martin Ave Lucie Noel AP Laundry & Cleaners Watson “Danville Best Cleaners Stokesland Kemper Road Wooding Ave Five Forks Sherwood Village Pag Danville Dairy Products CO DIAL
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