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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1966

Page

2

Mary Oakley to wed David Marcus Jackson in June

Paying compliment to Miss Mary Eunice Oakley, who will be married to David Marcus Jackson on June 17. Mrs. C. C. Yeatts entertained at a coffee Thursday morning in her Forest Circle home. Honoree's mother Mrs. E. Brent Oakley and Miss Stephanie Teague of High Point attended. Mrs. James R. Garrett Jr directed guests to dining room. Mrs. Marcus Jackson poured. assisting were Mrs. Cecil W. McGlaughlin and Mrs. Norman Minter. Green and white bridal motif featured. forty guests attended.

Mary Eunice Oakley David Marcus Jackson C. C. Yeatts Forest Circle E. Brent Oakley Stephanie Teague High Point N. C James R. Garrett, Jr Marcus

Wedding Selections Bring Families Into Spartanburg Visit

Mrs J Rogers McCain and son Gene R McCain travel to Spartanburg S C for the wedding of Miss Mary Alice Epton of Spartanburg and William D Carter Jr of Danville. Mr and Mrs William D Carter Sr also depart to attend the marriage at the First Presbyterian Church Chapel. Eugene Gunn of 647 Ferry Road remains a patient at Aremoria Hospital. Captain and Mrs J Sam Arnett and children Jim and Julie arrive after Capt Arnett’s 20 year Alaska tour, visiting Mr and Mrs W Curtis Brown at 137 Southland Drive.

J. Rogers McCain Gene R. McCain Spartanburg S.C Mary Alice Epton William D. Carter, Jr Danville William D. Carter, Sr Spartanburg, S.C William Carter, Jr First Presbyterian Church Chapel Eugene Gunn Ferry Road Aremoria Hospital J. Sam Arnett Jim Julie City Capt. Arnett Alaska W. Curtis Brown Southland Drive Lewis Wilkins Howell New Bern N. C Alexander Gibson Howell William McLemore Birdsong George Aldenhornson Walter Franklin Story Walter Franklin Story Sr Ann Royall Story Vernie James Glenn Wayland Thomas Pond Wayland Thomas Pond Jr Katherine Carter Pond Eliza Lee Pond Carlyle Peerman Holland Jr Suffolk Eugene Davis Houghton John Lester Houghton Esther Louise “Houghton Fof Winchester, Ky

Miss Kitty Johnson Honored At Kitchen Shower

Miss Kitty Johnson bride elect of June 18 was guest of honor at a kitchen shower Thursday night hosted by Miss Jane Champion and Mrs. John R. Champion on Layton Avenue. A carnation corsage, bridal bingo, and refreshments featured a green and white motif with a miniature bride centerpiece. Guests included Mrs. Arion Johnson mother of the bride elect, and other relatives and friends.

Kitty Johnson Jane Champion John R. Champion Layton Avenue S. Clee Laster Arion Johnson W. F. Clark Miss Johnson Gilford Clark Walter Clark Anna Laster Judy Stinson

After Rehearsal Party For Motley Brafford Couple

Miss Ruth Motley and Melvin G. Brafford were honored at an after rehearsal party in the Solomon home on Grove Street after their marriage at Moseley Memorial Methodist Church. A 25 guest guest list attended as blue snapdragons and candles decorated the refreshment table in lace cloth with floral arrangements.

Ruth Motley Melvin G. Brafford Moseley Memorial Methodist Church Bertha Brafford Brafford Virginia Algood Earlie Ennis Janie Solomon Solomon Grove Street

Winners Announced In Duplicate Bridge

The Dan River Duplicate Bridge Club met Thursday night in the Schoolfield Recreation Center with 28 members. North-South winners were: Mrs. B. TI Harvey Jr and Mrs. Marie Kotelec first, George Edwards and Bill Belton second, Mrs. Ronnie Belton and Mrs. Gerald Watson third. East-West winners were: Mr. and Mrs. Victor Lobl first, B C Haraway and Randall WIlmarth second, Mrs. John Torrence and El F Jones third.

Dan River Schoolfield Recreation Center B. ‘Ti’. Harvey Jr Marie Kotelec George Edwards Bill Belton Ronnie Belton Gerald Watson Victor Lobl B. C. Haraway Randall Wilmarth John Torrence EI. F. Jones

Convention Plans By VFW Auxiliary for Richmond Meet

Final committee reports outline plans for a convention at the John Marshall Hotel in Richmond from June 16 to 19. Bal lard Pruitt Post 647 hears talks, and the group approves sending small gifts and cards to convalescent veterans in Salem hospitals. The next meeting is set for June 23 at 8 p.m. at the post home.

John Marshall Richmond Auxiliary For Veterans of Foreign Wars Ballard Pruitt Post Post Home Auxiliary Salem

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Mixed Grid

A compact puzzle item listing numerous across and down clues with varied definitions in a single daily crossword. Clues range from craving and color to ancient roads and poets, stretching across languages and eras for solver engagement.

Dr Smith Speaks To B P W Club Honors Given

Three juniors Janet Ferrell Gary Heady Woodrow Wilson students received Citizenship Trophy honors for leadership attitude morals and academics. Mrs Vivian Giles named BPW Spotlight after her Roanoke state convention activities. Dr Luke Smith First Baptist Church pastor spoke on Spiritual Needs for Personal Development at the Country Club Inn meeting.

Danville Business and Professional Women’s Club BPW Janet Ferrell Gary Heady Woodrow Wilson Louise Walker Vivian Giles Ruth Richardson Roanoke Fredom God Dr. Smith

Dear Abby letters raise family and ethics questions

A reader panel of Dear Abby columns discusses a 13-year-old boy living with his mother who dresses him in makeup and dolls, a wife hosting relatives unevenly, and a Bar Mitzva held after a funeral. Abby advises seeking psychiatric help for the family, endorses inviting whomever one wishes, and commends the funeral-to-bar-mitzva decision as right.

Abby O.K Bar Mitzva Iit

Miss Linda Dallas Receives B S Degree at Radford College

Miss Linda Dallas daughter of Mr and Mrs Raleigh Dallas of Spring Garden earned a B S in library science at Radford College commencement exercises. A graduate of Averett College she served as treasurer of the Library Club and plans to teach this fall.

Linda Dallas Raleigh Dallas Spring Garden Radford College Radford Miss Dallas Averett College Library Club

Bridal Attendants Are Entertained By Miss Havens

Miss Roberta Ann Havens, soon to wed W Townes Lea Jr, hosted her bridal party at a Charcoal House luncheon yesterday at 1 pm. Attendees included the honoree’s mother Mrs Robert Havens and relatives Miss Nancy Robins Lea Miss Louise Blair Johnson Miss Celia Worsham Mrs James W Turner Jr and Mrs John Buford Lilly Jr.

Roberta Ann Havens W. Townes Lea Jr Charcoal House Miss Havens Robert Havens W. Townes Lea, Sr Mr. Lea Nancy Robins Lea Louise Blair Johnson Celia Worsham James W. Turner, Jr Natick, Mass John Buford Lilly Jr Gate City

Staley's Scene Dinner Party for Miss Hogan

Mrs Wap Saunders and Mrs Clyde Samuel hosted a dinner at Staleys Restaurant Thursday night honoring Miss Joan Hogan who will wed Carl Crowder on June 24. The table featured white baby’s breath feverfew and gladioli in a silver container with lighted candles and a corsage gift of china. Guests included Mrs Irvin Hogan Mrs Charlie Crowder Mrs Beverly Ann Saunders Mrs Algie Saunders Miss Susan Crowder Miss Jean Glass Miss Ellen Turner and Miss Annette Clarke.

Wap Saunders Clyde Samuel Staley’s Joan Hogan Carl Crowder Irvin Hogan Charlie Crowder Beverly Ann Saunders Algie Saunders Susan Crowder Jean Glass Ellen Turner Annette Clarke

HD Club Meets With Mrs Goodson Demonstrates Cool Summer Meals

Mrs James Goodson hosted the Mount Cross Home Demonstration Club Thursday night and presented a demonstration on cool summer meals. County nurse Miss Rose Astin was guest speaker and showed a tuberculosis film before discussing treatment and cure options.

James Goodson Mount Cross Home Rose Astin

Bake Sale Planned Tomorrow At Nor-Dan Shoping Center

Members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship of Whitmell Methodist Church plan a bake sale at the Nor-Dan Shopping Center starting at 10 this morning.

Nor-Dan Methodist Youth Fellowship of Whitmell

Howell Houghton wedding guests arrive in city

Numerous out of town guests travel to attend the wedding of Miss Margaret Clay Houghton and Alexander Gibson Howell Jr. Today’s guest list includes many named families from North Carolina Virginia South Carolina Maryland and beyond with relatives of the honorees and the Howell clan.

Howell-Houghton City Margaret Clay Houghton Alexander Gibson Howell, Jr William Clifton Clay Sr James Hill Clay James Hill George Watson Richard Thornton Clay Irvin Kenneth Richard Simpson Timothy Clinard Pennell Melanie George Clifton Barbara Sue Ennis Winston-Salem N. C David Sager Clay Colin Elizabeth Julia Lathan Louise Bowen Salisbury Thomas Edward Dougherty Columbia S. C William Clifton Clay, Jr Sally Watson Mary Dobbins Andrew Hill Henderson William Clifton Clay III Beaufort Wyatt Hamilton McNairy Wyatt Hamilton Jr Roger Alden Evelyn Louise Howell Greensboro William Rufus Hartness Thomas Clark Howell Sanford John Jordan Smith Washington, D. C Ray Brett Houghton Hyattsville Walter Hugh Hagood Martinsville James Guy Weddle Portsmouth George Pablo Leigh George Leigh, Jr Norfolk Jane Carver Bumpass S. S. Ambrose Land William Ira Hewell Atlanta Charles Lawrence Houghton Venice Fla Wester Gerald Harris Graceville Donald Alford King Thomas Franklin Clay Helen Ruth Flynn Jennie Elizabeth Temple Freda Barry Hartness Linda Ketrell Lucien Wilkins James Morgan Wells Carlton Lipscomb Coleman Yeatts Samuel Sheridan Ambrose James Thomas Knight William Irvin Knight, Sr Oscar Stone Burnette Stone Jr Richmond Winfrey Alexander Wilkins Jr Roxboro Norton Stone Roanoke Alfred Maner Adelphi Charles Henry Lee, Jr Wilson, N. C Leroy Corbett Gatesville Ann Byrum Gates, N. C Edward I. Mills

Piano Recital At Stratford By Jef freys Students

A group of piano students from Philip Jef freys studio will give a recital tonight at 8:15 in Stratford College auditorium. Performers include Jane Allen Rebecca Blair Pau Li Cassada Fran Curtis Alice Edwards Buddy Giles Dicky Giles Janice Hagood Marlene Hamblen Ellen Henderson Bruce Holliday Susan Hyler Kathleen Martin Mary Martin Ned Martin Harold Magberly UL Anne Moore Bill Moore Patricia Moorefield John Morrison Nancy Newlin Claire Perkins Patricia Perkins Linda Pruitt Laird Sager Debra Scarce Michael Scarce Laura Sharp Joyce Ann Taylor Jim Thompson Patsy Wells Susan Wyatt Jerri Lynn Yeatts. Public invited to attend.

Philip Jeffreys Stratford College Jane Allen Rebecca Blair Pauli Cassada Fran Curtis Alice Edwards Buddy Giles Dicky Giles Janice Hagood Marlene Hamblen Ellen Henderson Bruce Holliday Susan Hyler Kathleen Martin Mary Martin Ned Martin Harold Magbery Anne Moore Bill Moore Patricia Moorefield John Morrison Nancy Newlin Claire Perkins Patricia Perkins Linda Pruitt Laird Sager Debra Scarce Michael Scarce Laura Sharp Joyce Ann Taylor Jim Thompson Patsy Wells Susan Wyatt Jerri Lynn Yeatts

Piano Recital Tonight at Coates School

Piano pupils of Mrs Mary Ann Hamrick will perform a recital at 8 o clock this evening in Coates Elementary School Principal list includes Dora Teague Susan Elliott Wayne Teague Laura Glenna Yates Helen Parrish Mary Clark Vicky Kuykendall Debra Mills Gale Deboe Kathy Tate Steve Bridges Karen Soyars Hunter Owens Carol Meetz Debra Nell Owens Colleen Conners Jeff Yates Pamela Walker Susan Holley Janice Elliott Shane Conners Judy Wrenn Debra Mayberry Donna Kuykendall Beth Weringo Janice Adkins Judy Williams

Mary Ann Hamrick Coates Dora Teague Susan Elliott Wayne Teague Laura Glenna Yates Helen Parrish Mary Clark Vicky Kuykendall Debra Mills Gale Deboe Kathy Tate Steve Bridges Karen Soyars Hunter Owens Carol Meetz Debra Nell Owens Colleen Conners Jeff Yates Pamela Walker Susan Holley Janice Elliott Shane Conners Judy Wrenn Debra Mayberry Donna Kuykendall Beth Weringo Janice Adkins Judy Williams

Birth of Daughter Jody House to Lieut James Simpson

Lieut and Mrs James Daniel Simpson announce the birth of a daughter named Jody House on June 5 in Heidelberg Germany. Mrs Simpson formerly Miss Virginia Dunglinson of Danville.

James Daniel Simpson Karlsruhe Germany Jody House Heidelberg Simpson Virginia Dunglinson Danville

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