Virginians urged to share progress and embrace change
The article notes remarks by Godwin on Virginia’s history of change led by figures like Henry and Washington, arguing evolution is essential. It also covers presentations honoring Charles E. Hagberg for service to Chatham and Virginia life, and Edwin S. Lowe for his county contributions, with praise from Dr. Ernest D. Overbey and W. Cam Whitehead.
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Ter
Thomas Nelson
Chamber
Ernest D. Overbey
Charles E. Hagberg
Chatham
Pittsylvania
Virginia
W. Cam Whitehead
Chamber of Commerce
Edwin S. Lowe
Lowe
Accomack County
Hagberg
Overbey
Dr. Overbey
America
Lowes
Whitehead
Jack Hunt
Dr Hall Receives Montreal Orthodontics Master Degree
Danville native Dr S Guy Hall was awarded a Master of Science in Orthodontics by the University of Montreal. He earned a D D S from the Medical College of Virginia and taught at MCV before further study. Hall holds memberships in Psi Omega Omicron Kappa Upsilon and regional dental groups. he is married with one son.
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S. Guy Hall
Danville
University of Montreal
Montreal
Canada
Hall
George Washington High School
U.S. Navy
Lynchburg College
Medical College of Virginia
MCV
Psi Omega Dental Fraternity
Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Alumni Association
Richmond Dental Society
Virginia State Dental Association
American Association of Orthodontists
American Association For the Advancement of Science
H. Marie Wirta
Waukegan
Ilo
Jonathan Guy
Guy S. Hall
Stokes Street
Moore Urges Unity and Fairness Over Speaker Ban Controversy
Governor Moore expresses fault tolerance and calls for a fair, impartial commission to review the Speaker Ban law. He frames opposition as part of a larger debate on academic freedom and communism, urging the university to stay connected to the people and their ideals while pursuing growth and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Banan
General Assembly
Continued list of 49 graduates by field and county
The record lists recipients by town and field from Halifax County and nearby areas. Names include Roy J. Parrish Jr in business education and Joseph S. Rogers Jr in civil engineering, with many others across electrical engineering agricultural education aerospace engineering and more.
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Tion
Roy J. Parrish Jr
Joseph ST. Rogers Jr
John W. Slayton
Herman G. Wilkerson
Philip W. Williams
Halifax County
Leroy MM. Crawley
Walter W. Hawkins III
Richard W. Lacks
Phillip L. Roark
Henry Weatherford Jr
South Boston
James P. Cassada Jr
William J. Minchin
Milton A. Northey
Henry County
Rayhbon H. Hubbard
James R. Joyce Jr
Bassett
James W. Thomasson
Martinsville
John H. Duches
Robert O. Flora
James B. Joyce
Robert K. Perdue
Karl S. Seidle
Dickie KE. Shelton
Robert S. Smith
Robert L. Talley
George Russell Found Safe After Lost Night Journey
George R Russell, 17, of Sutherlin, wandered away while visiting relatives and was found days later in High Point and Greensboro. He spoke little due to a speech difficulty but never missed a meal and slept in a bed each night. He was cared for by strangers until returned to the Irbys, his long-time guardians.
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George R. Russell
Sutherlin
Russell
George
W. W. Irby
Irbys
Yanceyville Rd
Caswell County
U.S. 29
Greensboro
N.C
Irby
Danville
High Point
Ringgold Church
UVa Degrees To Go To 14 Area Students
Fourteen Danville area students received degrees Sunday at the University of Virginia commencement. BA degrees went to Lee Booth Jr Clement Jr and Eugene Hart Jr with distinction. BS in commerce with distinction awarded to Clyde Eastwood. Masters in Education went to Jacquelyn Carpenter Margaret McElroy Mary Martin and Estelle Tyler. BS in nursing awarded to Joyce Canida and June Dorr. MD degrees conferred on Ray Ashby Peyton Eggleston and Charles Rowe.
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Danville Area
University of Virginia
Lee Booth, Jr
Lee Booth
Westmoreland Ct
Rutledger Clement, Jr
Rutledge Clement
Hawthorne Dr
Preston Moses, Jr
Preston Moses
Chatham
Eugene Hart, Jr
Eugene Hart
Charles Rowe
Hawjthorne
Cadet W B Powers Receives Diploma at Fishburne
Cadet William Beckwith Powers Jr. of Danville received his diploma at the 86th commencement of Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W B Powers of 112 Kenilworth Ave. While at Fishburne he joined the Cotillion Club and staff of the C D, held first lieutenant rank of the Band Company, and earned the Good Conduct Medal at graduation.
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William Beckwith Powers, Jr
Danville
Fishburne Military School
Waynes
Boro
W. B. Powers
Kenilworth Ave
Fishburne
Cotillion
C.D
Dan River Scholars and Honors Highlight Northside Ceremony
County Whitlow led speakers at the Dan River program with Herman Noonkester and Rev. Joseph C. Craft. Scholarships awarded to seven students include Averett College picks Haraway and Nadine Morris, Martha D. Sowers to Miss Scott, Green Acres to Johnny Snead, Danville Main St Church to Ingrid Radke, and a two year athletic scholarship to Wilson Memorial Junior College for David Saunders. Special recognition for Miss Scott and James Willis for perfect attendance. Class of 1965, led by Principal Eugene M. Gallaher Jr., praised as among the finest. 55 percent admitted to higher education. At Northside High, 115 graduates received diplomas. Dr. L. C. Dowdy of NC A&T spoke as principal.
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Dan River i
Averett College
Miss Haraway
Nadine Morris
Miss Scott
Martha D. Sowers
Johnny Snead
Green Acres Woman’s Club
Danville Main St. Methodist Church
Ingrid Radke
David Saunders
Dan River
Wilson Memorial Junior College
Boone
N.C
Scott
James Willis
Eugene M. Gallaher
Miss Vanderwerff Receives Barry College Degree
Denise Ann Vander Werff, daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Vanderwerff of 1050 Main St Danville, earned a Bachelor of Science from Barry College Miami Shores Fla in graduation ceremonies on the campus June 1 Barry is a Catholic liberal arts college for women run by Dominican Sisters from Adrian Mich
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Denise Ann VanderWerff
John W. Vanderwerff
Main St
Danville
Barry College
Miami Shores
Fla
Barry
Adrian, Mich
Northview Holding Annual Bible School at Hughes Memorial
Northview Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Vacation Church School at Hughes Memorial School located at 1501 Franklin Street, June 7 to 11. Sessions will be conducted daily with activities for children and adults, emphasizing Bible teaching, crafts, and group games.
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Northview Presbyterian Church
Hughes Memorial School
Franklin Toke
Two Charged With Cutting Each Other in Altercation
Two men Walter Lee Nance and James Jones faced grand jury action after a May 17 stabbing during an altercation in municipal court. Other cases include Jackie Lewter receiving jail terms and fines for bad checks, Jimmie Dalton appealing a trespass fine, and two youths charged with threatening a resident receiving 60 day sentences.
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Walter Lee Nance
Mabin St
James Jones
Winslow St
Jackie Leg Lewter
Main St
Lewter
Kroger’s
Ballou
Coloniz
Ballou Center
Jimmie Eugene Dalton
Walifax Rd
Carol Faye Nichols
Stokes St
Randolph Harvey
Cleveland St
Ivan Will Keene
Cedar Pl
Marvin Carl Hairston
Cedar Place
Apt. 2
Vacation Church School Ends With Family Night Supper
Daily program runs 8 30 to 11 30 a m for children ages four to 12. The Vacation Church School closes with a family night supper on June 12 at 4 30 p m in Ballou Park at seven 4.
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Ballou Park
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Jean Reynolds
Linda Shelton
Jane Adams
Jeanette Brooks
Carolyn Shelton
Virginia Cassidy
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Carol Almond
Bernice Ann Woodson
Pat Shelton
Judy Ruth Edwards
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Joyce Adkins Bennett
Carol Ann Williamson
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Annie Marie Saunders
Patricia Clay
Libby Nichols
Martha Mayhew
Susan Southerland
Gloria Roberts
Sandra Craddock
Dale Weeks
Betty Dove
Brenda Dalton
Danny Emmett
Margaret McCrickard
Dianne Jennings
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Carolyn I. Kelly
Linda Carol Arrington
Fay Dalton
Patsy Dalton
Nancy Moon
Betty Jo Layne
Frances Fitzgerald
Gloria Shields
Virginia Doss
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Pete Walker
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Ronnie C. Wyatt
Montel Bruce
Steve Mann
Patricia Lanier
Hugh Bragg
Richard Fratzke
Michael Shelhorse
Jean Nuckols
Jane Bowen
Alice Short
Kenneth Brumfield
Herman Johnson
Martha Nunn
James M. Stone
Doris Marie Robertson
David Eckard
James Steven Bennett
Kenny Gay
Mark Adams
Diane Scott
Dawn Mayhew
Jerry Midkiff
Evelyn Hutcherson
Jean Bailey
Sandra Munson
Robert Gunnell
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Johnny Turner
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Stanley Hodges
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Claude Swanson
Tommy Mayhew
Thomas Adkins
Carroll Younger
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Stephen Arthur
Vernon Moon
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Medical Arts Bldg
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Joseph C. Craft
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