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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1966

Page

5

Local Girls Named To MC Dean's List

Four Danville residents, Anita Foster Eunice McClanahan Dolores Scarce and Margaret Oakes, were named to Madison College's Dean's List for the second semester. Students must have a B-plus average or better to qualify. About one in ten earned the honor.

Harrisonburg Danville Madison College Anita Foster Robert L. Foster Carrollton Rd Eunice McClanahan Ella McClanahan Stokesland Ave Dolores Scarce Henry E. Scarce Melville Ave Margaret Oakes Madelyn B. Oakes Townes St

Duplicate Bridge Winners Revealed at Danville Club

The Danville Duplicate Bridge Club held its regular game Monday night at the King of the Sea Restaurant with 46 players. Winners in North-South were Mrs. E. P. Barmett with Jack Barnett first, Mrs. O. B Peatross and Mrs. A. R. Gravely second, Dr. David Stoner and Dr. Henry Nakdimen third, and Mrs. Elizabeth Harrington with Mrs. Pennant fourth. In East-West, B. C. Haraway Jr. and Mrs. B. T. Harvey Jr. took first, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Markowitz second, Mrs. John Witcher and Mrs. W. O. Hawkins third, and Mrs. Ronnie Belton with Mrs. R. E. Boswell fourth.

Danville Duplicate Bridge Club King of the Sea E. P. Barmett Jack Barnett O. B Peatross A. R. Gravely David Stoner Henry Nakdimen Elizabeth Harrington Pennant B. C. Haraway Jr B. T. Harvey Jr Irvin Markowitz John Witcher W. O. Hawkins Ronnie Belton R. E. Boswell

Miss Johnson Feted At Bridal Luncheon

A pre nuptial luncheon for Miss Kitty Johnson was hosted by Miss Anne Hylton and her mother at Mrs. J. Willard Dyer's home on Virginia Ave. Yellow and white decor accompanied the gift of an old fashioned yellow and white nosegay and crystal for the honoree. Attendees included Mrs. Arlen W. Johnson, Miss Cindy Moorefield, Miss Judy Clark, Mrs. Dyer, Miss Kathy Clark of High Point, and Mrs. J. H. MacInnis with her sons visiting from Bossier City. Sp/4 Lin H. Scott leaves for Fort Monmouth after a 55 day leave. multiple local notes follow.

Kitty Johnson Anne Hylton J. S. Hylton Cindy Moorefield Judy Clark Dyer Kathy Clark High Point N.C

Fresh Zip Front Skimmer for Summer Wear

Marian Martin pattern 9146 offers a quick zip front skimmer dress coat suitable for travel or beaches. Includes half sizes 12 to 34, fabric yardage details, mailing costs, and order instructions with catalog perks and pattern prices.

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

Harrison heary Wedding In Norfolk

Mr and Mrs William Augustus Wheary Jr of Norfolk announce the marriage of their daughter Lucia Diane to William Duncan Harrison son of Dr and Mrs Carrington Harrison of Winchester The ceremony was performed Friday June 10 at 5 30 pm in the Second Presbyterian Church Norfolk with Rev Richard S Ruggles officiating The bride is a June graduate of Averett College Mr Harrison was graduated from Greenbrier Military Academy He recently completed three years military service and is now a student at V P I Extension in Danville The couple will live at 254 Mt View Ave Apt 9 in Danville

William Augustus Wheary Jr Norfolk Lucia Diane William Duncan Harrison Carrington Harrison Winchester Second Presbyterian Church Richard S. Ruggles Averett College Harrison Greenbrier Military Academy V. P. I. Extension Danville

Dickerson Cox Reunion at Dan River Church Held June 19

A reunion of the Dickerson Cox families will be held Sunday June 19 at Dan River Primitive Baptist Church on Mayfield Road. Relatives and friends are invited and asked to bring a picnic lunch. If rain occurs the reunion moves to Happy Home Community Center.

Dickerson- Cox Dan River Primitive Baptist Church Mayfield Road Happy Home Community Center

Officers Named By Organists Guild Danville Chapter

The Danville Chapter of the American Guild of Organists elected officers for the coming year at a Charcoal House dinner. Richard Ford was named dean, Robert Shaver sub-dean, David Miller treasurer, Ronald Cockrill registrar, Christine Hicks corresponding secretary, and Sarah Cockrill historian and year book chairman. Ford also appointed Miller chair, with Cockrill and Rev. Morgan Smart to prepare for next year’s Junior Choir Festival. The meeting concluded the chapter's year.

Danville American Guild of Organists Charcoal House Richard Ford Robert Shaver David Miller Ronald Cockrill Christine Hicks Sarah Cockrill Ford Morgan Smart

Golf Club Dance for Young Set at Danville Club

The Danville Golf Club will host a dance for high school and college students on Thursday July 16 from 8 pm to 12 midnight at the poolside. The event is for members and their dates with casual dress. Music will be by The Majors.

Danville Golf Club

Goren On Bridge Doubled Heart Contract Ends In Ten Tricks

In this bridge analysis North opens with a diamond, East doubles, and South bids heart. West leads spades and declarer makes ten tricks, with East missing a winning defense and a potential spade contract. The hand explores finesse choices and ruffing values to show why the double failed against four hearts.

East West iSouth North Aitho South Declarer Aving

Miss Cox Honored At Bridal Luncheon

A bridal luncheon at Maple Lane hosted by Mrs. John C. Dodson honored Miss Sally Ruth Cox, soon to wed William Lanier Griffith on July 9. An all white magnolia and hydrangea display centered the buffet with similar arrangements throughout the home, and a silver gift was presented to the honoree. Attending guests included Mrs. Albert E. Cox, Mrs. Charles L. Griffith, Miss Julia Jordan, Miss Linda Jones, Mrs. Joseph P. Tompkins, Miss Kitty Evans, Miss Faye Leonard, and Miss Robin Link.

Sally Ruth Cox William Lanier Griffith John C. Dodson Maple Lane Albert E. Cox Charles L. Griffith Mr. Griffith Julia Jordan Linda Jones Joseph P. Tompkins Kitty Evans Faye Leonard Robin Link

Jayne's Wermifuge Pins Down Worms

A washed out ad claims pin and round worms infest up to a third of people and families. It touts Jayne's Wermifuge P W and R W tablets that kill worms in the large intestine with a scientific carving step before dissolution. It notes child and adult sizes and urges prompt treatment.

Jayne

Dear Abby Advice Column On Family, Dating, and Morals

Readers seek guidance on building a ready made family, trust in a spouse, and handling a mother-in-law with a troubled teen. Abby cautions against ultimatums, advises honesty tempered by reality, and suggests professional counseling and boundaries.

Charlie Family Service Association

Plans Completed for Dixon Phillips Wedding in Durham

Miss Susie Kathleen Phillips of Whitmell will wed Walter Herbert Dixon Jr. of Danville in Duke University Chapel Durham North Carolina on Saturday June 18 at 4 p.m. EST Rev Donald L Truitt will officiate. Guests include Linda Jo Phillips maid of honor and a roster of bridesmaids and ushers.

Susie Kathleen Phillips Whitmell Walter Herbert Dixon Jr Danville Duke University Chapel Durham N.C Donald L. Truitt Linda Jo Phillips Rebecca Barbee Spring Hope Kathy Jo Elliott Mary Dabney Wilson Richmond Land Charlotte Holley Andalusia Ala Nacky Jo Pickeral Jeffrey Huffman Walter Herbert Dixon Ushers Richard M. Nixon Buchanan Anderson Charlottesville Ensign Lee S. Booth Jr Pensacola Fla Charles L. Abercrombie Jr Fort Knox S. Neale Garreth Cumberland Chapel Lawn

Local Visitors Reach Houston Area for Summer Visits

Personal notes show Jimmy Lowery, UH student, spending the summer in Texas. C P Lowery on Jules. Mr and Mrs C Leon Neal Jr and son Stuart visit their in law George and Mrs Carter on Yancesville Road in Williamsville New York.

Jimmy Lowery University of Houston Texas Mrs. C.P. Lowery Jules C. Leon Neal Jr Stuart Williamsville, N. Y George R. Carter Yanceyville Road

Penhook community events and hospital notices in June

Descendants of Joseph and Amanda Parker held their annual reunion at the community house. Several residents, including Mrs. W. B. Toney and Reban Powell, are patients at Memorial Hospital Roanoke. Miss Mary Goggin also hospital bound. State Senator William Stone spoke to Penhook Ruritan Club. G. M. Law addressed Glade Hill Young Farmer Association. Vacation Bible School begins June 27 at 2 pm at Peahook Methodist Church.

Penhook Joseph Amanda Parker W. B. Toney Memorial Hospital Roanoke William Stonelof Martinsville Penriok Ruritan Club Reban Powell G. M. Law Peaks Otter Raritan Glade Hill

Miss Pickeral Feted At Prenuptial Party

A prenuptial shower honored Miss Sandra Jane Pickeral as she prepares to marry Larry Early Payne on July 29. Hosts Mrs Sam Merricks Mrs Nat Giles and Mrs Randolph Wells hosted at Mrs Wells home on the Franklin Turnpike with pink and white table decor and bridal games. Guests included Mrs Turner Picker mother of the honoree Mrs Joseph Payne mother of Mrs Payne and Mesdames Burton Hall John Giles Estelle Wilson Preston Saunders Alton Burch Ted Brizoski Oscar Farthing and Hezzie Owen.

Sandra Jane Pickeral Larry Early Payne Sam Merricks Nat Giles Randolph Wells Wells Franklin Turnpike Turner Picker Honloree Joseph Payne Payne Mesdames Burton Hall John Giles Estelle Wilson Preston Saunders Alton Burch Ted Brizoski Oscar Farthing Hezzie Owen

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down clues

A compact set of crossword clues listing across and down entries with numbers and prompts such as Attention getting sound move swiftly energy husband of Sigma melody subtle sarcasm sphinxian fight puffed up as with conceit part of Caesar's on pone eppery geansfather of ram out-of-date bo masculine title counterman aquatint stout like petroleum appropriate two words golf shot simple sugar above all price forceful person slang incite cheer Jewish month runs away partner of time cudgel 56 Across et al partner of 32 Across British compor Haute trees North Dakota abbr Renmest part of SAR comic sketch Bagdad's river height sharp stroke University abbr tenth manifest displeasure city in Germany tillers of the soil India gardener's career certain horses large food fish ocean waves small quantity goblet part leaflet fast plane bass Somebody harvest man with prospects pronoun pleasing odor river duck driving force emperor of Russia old-fashioned college shoe floral leaf tidal flow not turn st 2 words cunning 60 side-kick sight Taormina resort to adjectival suffix tool levice

Haute North Dakota Bagdad’s Germany India Russia Taormina

Bridal Honor Paid To Miss McCauley

Mr and Mrs Carlton Moshenek and Mr and Mrs Wesley Moshenek hosted a dinner for Miss Jane McCauley of Burlington North Carolina on June 11 at the Charcoal House. The gathering celebrated her upcoming marriage to James W Whitlow on June 26 with a gift of silver. Covers were set for 11 including the hosts and hostesses the honoree her fiancé her mother Mrs Claude McCauley and Mr and Mrs H F Whitlow parents of the groom.

Carlton Moshenek Wesley Moshenek Jane McCauley Burlington N.C Charcoal House H. F. Whitlow Mr. Whitlow H. F. Whitlow Jr

Two Brides Elect Feted At Luncheon At Holiday Inn

Mrs Willard H Slayton hosted a luncheon yesterday at the Holiday Inn honoring two brides elect Miss Gail Furgurson and Miss Mary Alice Young. Corsages were given on arrival and gifts of silver and china were presented. Guests included Mrs R B Young Mrs E H Furgurson mothers of the honorees Mrs Larry Patton Miss Linda Hudgins Miss Betty Jo Cameron and Mrs Lee Silwell.

Gail Furgurson Mary Alice Young Willard H. Slayton Holiday Inn R. B. Young E. H. Furgurson Larry Patton Linda Hudgins Betty Jo Cameron Lee Silwell

Griggs Family and Friends Plan Brief Visits

iPersonals report Mr and Mrs George L Griggs Jr and son Rusty of Framingham MA visiting his parents at 145 Holbrook Ave. Mrs William R Taylor Jr and daughter Kate are arriving from Goldsboro NC to visit Mrs Penn Gant on Hawthorne Drive. Miss Mary Virginia Haile and Mrs Rachel Hughes of Tappanhannock will arrive Thursday to stay with cousin Mrs Harcourt F Herndon and family on Holbrook Ave.

George L. Griggs Jr Rusty Framingham, Mass George L. Griggs Holbrook Ave William R. Taylor Jr Kate Rucker Penn Goldsboro, N.C Mary Virginia Haile Rachel H. Hughes Tappanhannock Harcourt F Herndon Holbrook

Shadle Park Water Tower Lights Up Community Debate

Residents gathered around a steel water tower in Shadle Park as the high school band played You Made Me Love You. Protests over the tower’s visual impact preceded its erection with 15 vertical cones, illuminated by Sylvania Electric Products at night and day. The community later expressed its stance at a recent ballgame.

Spovane Shadle Park Sylvania

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Miss Johnson J. H. MacInnis Jaimie, Bryan and Dennis Bossier City Major MacInnis Paul D. Cochran Cochran West Main St MacInnis Barksdale Air Force Base Shreveport W. T. Willis Guilford St Lin H. Scott Fort Monmouth N.J Earl W. Scott Laramie Wyo University of Wyoming Kent Angér Kensington, Md Harrison-heary Mt View Ave Apt 9 Dickerson-Cox Organists Guild Golf Club Goren Chicago Tribune Nortis Cox Abby Abigal van Buren Fathers and Sons Milton Bobbie Bobbi Benjamin Franklin Los Angeles Cal Dixon-Phillips Durhan Glen-Raven Fabric Shop Piney Forest Road Dial Miss Pickeral Ius Levice McCauley the Baptist Tabernacle B. R. Lakin R. J. Barber, JR iPersonals Dad Pacvivnn Townes & Sonling Foretal Rome Mahl Chapel Cerny Baie Eed Seorh Mela Feneral Seowars Pbour National
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