Young N C GOPer Sharon Lentz quits party
Raleigh based Sharon Lentz a 30 year old leader in North Carolina's Young Republicans resigned as national committeewoman citing a circle of mediocrity in GOP affairs. She argued party figures show no signs of improvement and urged focus on winning the governorship.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
GOP
James Holshouser
Gardner
Lentz
State
Young Republican
General Assembly
Danville Artillery Unit Completes Camp Pickett Training
Danville Virginia National Guard unit 246th Artillery along with Martinsville Chatham and other state components completed a two week encampment at Camp Pickett. The battalion trained under simulated conditions faced heavy rain and demonstrated 155MM Self Propelled Howitzer proficiency earning compliments from evaluators. Lt Col Gray Edwards and Brig Gen William J McCaddin praised the unit for readiness and superior firing demonstrations.
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Danville
Virginia National Guard
Camp Pickett
246Th Artillery
Martinsville
Chatham
Gray Edwards
U. S. Army
Dan
Talent Institute Heads Visit Arts Leaders In Virginia
A July gathering in Lynchburg and nearby cities features chairs and guests from Lynchburg Barter Theatre and other venues. Notables include Robert Porterfield and Frank R. Dunham aiding planning for the Arts Institute as the State Department evaluates its future as Virginia's enrichment program.
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Richmond
Frank R. Dunham
Commission
Chie Dunham
Sumner
State Department of Education
State Department
Virginia
Beth Francis Receives Sociology Bachelor at Mary Baldwin
Beth Francis daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Francis of Swansonville earned a B A in sociology at Mary Baldwin College commencement exercises. A dean's list and honors list student she was among 13 seniors designated graduates with honor. She served as business manager of the college newspaper secretary of the board of publications treasurer of the senior class co chair of the Volunteer Service Organization and member of the Community Coordinating Council.
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Beth Francis
Joseph Francis
Swansonville
Mary Baldwin College
Miss Francis
Mary Baldwin
Community Coordinating Council
Mayor Gaillard Is Renominated After Recount
Charleston results yield Palmer Gaillard renominated in Democratic primary by 344 votes after a recount. Ackerman plans appeal to local and state boards and courts claiming improper voting by nonresidents and ineligible ballots. More than 15,000 ballots were cast. Gaillard 6,542 vs Ackerman 7,698 with 15,740 counted.
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Charleston
Palmer Gaillard
William Ackerman
Gaillard
Suer
Ackerman
Two area men among 700 graduates at Air Force Academy
The article lists area graduates and servicemen across the Army Navy Air Force and Coast Guard. John W. Self of Eden Nes and Waldemar Kowitz of 404 Coleman St. are highlighted as Air Force cadets receiving b s degrees and commissions. Others include Ben T. Dalton Gretna HS airman, Jessie M. Lampkin near Long Binh Vietnam, and several soldiers sailors and airmen from Martinsville Nathalie and surrounding areas with various trainings and postings. It notes promotions and deployments such as Spencer weather patrol and First Marine Division return ceremonies.
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Area Air Force
U.S. Air Force Academy
Air Force
John W. Self
Eden N.es
Waldemar Kowitz
Alfred H. Kowitz
Coleman St
Craig Afb
Ala
Mrs Barksdale Funeral Rites Slated Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs Pearlie Whie Barksdale will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church by Rev John Doe with interment in the church cemetery. She died Friday at her residence 131 Northern Drive. A Pittsylvania County native born April 9 1897 she was daughter of Cy White and Vinnie Miller White. Survivors include five daughters nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. The body is at Cunningham and Hughes Funeral Home.
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Pearlie Whie Barksdale
Antioch Baptist Church
John Doe
Barksdale
Northern Drive
Pittsylvania County
Cy Whit
Vinnie Miller White
Bethel Baptist Church
James T. Smith Jr Final Rites Set Today
Final services for James Thomas Smith Jr. will be conducted today at 4 p.m. at Wrenna Yeatts Chapel by the Rev. John Groff. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park. Mr. Smith died Friday at his Ringgold Route 2 home.
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James Thomas Smith Jr
Wrenna Yeatts Chapel
John Groff
Highland Burial Park
Mr. Smith
Ringgold Rt. 2
Counterfeit Raid Nets Two Men in Gastonia Area
CHARLOTTE AP Two men are jailed in Mecklenburg County on 25000 bonds after a Gastonia counterfeit raid. William Patterson of Kings Mountain faces manufacturing counterfeit ten dollar bills and Herbert Jackson of Gastonia is charged with possession of counterfeit tens. Agents seized an undetermined number of ten dollar bills and a printing press at Pattersons auto parts store. Preliminary hearing set before U.S. Magistrate Paul Peal Tuesday.
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Patterson
U.S
Paul Peal
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Lynchburg
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Filene Center For the Performing Arts
George D. Gibson
Wrenn
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North Main Street
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Hurt
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Gretna High School
Geraldine G. Charest
Canada
Jessie M. Lampkin
Raish M. Lampkin
Cascade
Long Binh
Vietnam
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Ordnance Battalion
Army
James B. Holley
James E. Holley
Ferrum
U. S. Army Training Center
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Fletcher Taylor
Nathalie
U.S. Army Signal Center and School
Ft. Monmouth
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N. C
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Ft. Gordon
Army Training Center
Signal School
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James B. Hairston Jr
Thomas C. Waller
Thelma Waller
Gratis, E
Kent E. Wright
Andrew H
Navy
William S. Bond
Roosevelt Roads
Martha S. Snow
Puerto Rico
Ingram Rd
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Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Coast Guard
Hugh T. Williams, Jr
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Main St
New York
Spencer
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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Wade H. Francis
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Riverview Drive
Earl ¥. New
James M. New
South Boston
Pic
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South
Boston
James T. Smith, Jr
N.C
Michelin Tires
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Danville Memorial
Virginia Bank
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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