Deaths And Funerals Major G Stowe Remembered In Danville
Major G Stowe of 403 Old Mayfield Road dies after six months illness in Memorial Hospital He was born October 17 1902 in Pittsylvania County a construction worker and longtime Dry Fork resident He is survived by his wife Odessa Grant six children two sisters and three brothers Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 pm at Swicegood Funeral Home with burial in Hopewell United Methodist Church cemetery The family resides at 397 A Holland Road Also funeral services for Alma Barksdale Guthrie Megginson are at 4 pm tomorrow at Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel The Raleigh North Carolina native died yesterday after seven years illness Interment in Danville Memorial Gardens Survivors include husband Joseph Brown Megginson three sisters four brothers and a number of nieces and nephews The family will receive friends tonight 7 30 to 9 at the funeral home and at the residence 148 Martin Ave
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major G. Stowe
Old Mayfield Road
Memorial Hospital
Pittsylvania County
Ulysses. Grant Stowe
Dry Fork
Hopewell
Q. Stowe
Thomas Stowe
David Stowe
Yanceyville
N.C
Swicegood Funeral Home
Hopewell United Methodist Church
Holland Road
Alma Barksdale
Guthrie Megginson
Talmadge Wilson
J. C. Raper
Danville Memorial Gardens
Megginson
Raleigh, N-C
Brooknear
Jessie
Carrie Saunders
Danville
Calvary Baptist Church
Joseph Brown Megginson
Harvey Barksdale
Robert Scource
Nola Self
Raleigh
Sterling Donald
Brookneal
Grover Guthrie
Greensboro
W.C
Frank Guthrie
Robert Guthrie
Martin Ave
Jack Hampton Final Rites Arranged for Tomorrow
Funeral services for Jack Hampton, age 34, are set for tomorrow at 4 p.m. at North Danville Church of Christ. Interment will be in the Hutson family cemetery. The body will be taken to the home of his uncle Howard Hutson at 10:30 a.m. today. Hampton died Thursday in Memorial hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hampton
North Danville Church of Christ
Hutson
Howard Hutson
Hampton
Memorial Hospital
Luncheon Honors Given Miss Hardy
Miss Katherine Hardy was entertained at 1 p.m. by Mr and Mrs Henry Hardy in their home for a bridesmaid luncheon. Guests received purple iris decorations, corsages, and handmade keepsakes as Miss Hardy presented gifts to her attendants. Covers were laid for 16 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Hardy
Henry Hardy
Miss Hardy
Miss Cynthia Owen Honored At Shower
Miss Cynthia Leigh Owen bride elect of Larry Gene Lewis was honored at a lingerie shower hosted by her sister at Clifton Street. Guests included Mrs. C B Owen, Mrs. Eugene Lewis, Mrs. Elizabeth Fulton and Thelma Lewis. A corsage welcomed the honoree and refreshments featured yellow and green decor with daisies and gladiolas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Leigh Owen
Larry Gene Lewis
Randy Beale
Clifton St
Patsy Travis
C.B. Owen
Eugene Lewis
Elizabeth Fulton
Firs
Thelma Lewis
J. S. Haymes Dies At Age 47
Joseph Stanley Haymes 47, former Danville resident, died in Nashville Thursday of a heart attack. Survived by a sister, Mrs. William Elliott of Danville. Funeral set for Monday at 2 p.m. in Timberville, Va., his hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
Joseph Stanley Haymes
Danville, Va
William Elliott
Meadowbrook Dr
Danville
Timberville
Three Hurt In Richmond Explosion
An explosion in a West End basement injures three workers at 21 Maxwell Rd. Electrician David Stegall, painter Jerry Proffitt, and minor Robert Harris suffered burns. Stegall admitted to burn ward, others treated and released. Witnesses say ignition came from vapors of an explosive adhesive. one man reportedly lit a cigarette. Judy Wurtzell and the housemaid were unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Iap
West End
Authoritie
Windsor Farms
Alan Wurtzell
Maxwell Rd
Judy Wurtzell
David Stegall
Jerry Proffitt
Robert Harris
Medical College of Virginia Hospital
Stegall
Proffitt
Harris
Douglas Vass and Kaye Eanes Honored at Church Party
Mr and Mrs Clarence R Vass honored their son Douglas Wayne and Kaye Eanes at an after rehearsal party at Burton Memorial Presbyterian Church Friday evening The guest list included members of the wedding party and out of town guests
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Clarence R. Vass
Douglas Wayne
Kaye Eanes
Burton Memorial Presbyterian Church
Davis Hardy and James Davis Wedding Guests List
Guests arriving for the marriage of Miss Katherine Hardy and James Michael Davis at Fairview United Methodist Church include families from Virginia Beach Keysville Rocky Mount Falls Church Durham and Raleigh and towns such as Jacksonville Dunn Richmond Harrisburg Roanoke and King William with Dottie Thomas Jerry Deacon Susan Deacon Keith Irvine Cathy Hodges Martha Pace Andrew Murray and others from Lexington. The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday at 2 30 p m with numerous relatives and friends noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis-Hardy
Katherine Hardy
James Michael Davis
Fairview United Methodist Church
P. Burgess
Preston Burgess
Virginia Beach
George Wagner
Keysville
Rocky Mount
N.C
Harry Elsey
Falls Church
Ruth Wagner
Durham
Bert Carter
Jacksonville
Keith Hampton
Dunn, N.C
John Smith
Raleigh
Dennis Hardy
Richmond
Reid Mitchell
Harrisburg
Bernard McLawlin
King William
Dottie Thomas
Jerry Deacon
Susan Deacon
Keith Irvine
Lexington
Andrew Murray
Martha Pace
Roanoke
Cathy Hodges
Woman Convicted In Fatal Beating Granted New Trial
The Virginia Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Roanoke woman Richie Lynn Huddleston Brammer 25 who was convicted of murder in the fatal beating of her 2 year old son. Brammer was sentenced in April 1972 by a jury to 20 years in prison for second degree murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Virginia Supreme Court
Richie Lynn Huddleston Brammer
SCC Criticism Focuses on Virginia State Correctional System
The State Crime Commission urged reforms after a seven month inquiry into 14 of Virginia’s 31 field units calling the system uniformly poor with overcrowding low morale and weak security. It noted staff underpaid and inadequately trained, health care minimal, and rehabilitative programs lacking.
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Richmond
State Crime Commission
Virginia
Commisson
Erwin. Salomon
Bath County
Jack F. Davis
Mills Godwin
Department of Corrections
Solomon
Virginia Correctional System
John Howard Association of Chicago
Division of Corrections
Sonnel
General Assembly
Floyd County
Crime Commission
FPC grants 50 year license for Blue Ridge project
The Federal Power Commission issues a 50 year license for the Blue Ridge hydroelectric project in Virginia and North Carolina, with no effect until Jan 2, 1975 to allow congressional action. The $430 million plan faces opposition from Rep Mizell and EPA concerns about land loss and river health.
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FPC
Apco Blue Ridge Project
Washington
Federal Power Commission
Blue Ridge
Virginia
North Carolina
Congress
Wilmer. Mizell
R-N.c
Environmental Protection Agency
Mizell
EPA
Blue Cross approves Henrico Doctors' Hospital as participating facility
The Blue Cross of Virginia board voted to grant Henrico Doctors' Hospital participation despite incomplete compliance with the hospital membership contract. President Alden E. Flory cited a unique, unforeseeable situation and a grandfather clause under 1973 legislation requiring a state certificate of need, noting the hospital was built before the law and exempted from reporting needs for beds. He warned against further opposition while acknowledging bed oversupply and staffing concerns.
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Richmond
Blue Cross of Virginia
Henrico Doctors’ Hospital
Blue Cross
Blue Cross Hospital
Alden £. Flory
General Assembly
State Health Department
Flory
The
Virginia Hospital Association
Capital Area Comprehensive Health Planning Council
SCC Refuses To Reopen Rate Hearing
The State Corporation Commission denied a Norfolk labor group’s request to reopen Virginia Electric and Power Co rate hearings. The petition argued hearings occurred during work hours. The commission held public notice and access provided sufficient evidence for a just decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Corporation Commission
Norfolk
Virginia Electric and Power Co
John R. Long
Center For United Labor Action
Long
LCC
Morgan Quits As Atty Gen On Aug 26
Raleigh AP reports Attorney General Robert Morgan says he will resign August 26 and blames Governor Holshouser for pressuring him out early. Morgan, a Democratic U S Senate hopeful, accuses political skullduggery and cites a State Board of Elections ruling limiting ballot printing of attorney general candidates. Governor Holshouser plans to appoint Appeals Court Judge James H. Carson Jr. upon Morgan’s resignation. Board chairman Jerry Alvis defends timing and vows court action if needed.
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Raleigh
Robert Morgan
Jim Holshouser
Morgan
U. S. Senate
Holshouser
State Board of Elections
Holfhouser
Appeals Court
James H. Carson Jr
Jerry Alvins
Alvis
Alex Brock
City Minibike Riders Warned By Police
Danville police announce a crackdown on mini bike riders who lack proper equipment permits and state registration. Acting Sgt Ralph Wilkinson says rules apply to all riders and parents should ensure children have gear licenses and compliance as schools reopen. A one year old faced charges for reckless operation amid the crackdown.
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Danivile
Ralph Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Birth of Jason Thomas Franklin at Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs T Eugene Franklin of 409 Wimbish Drive announce the birth of a son, Jason Thomas, June 5 at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Franklin is the former Shirley Ann Adkins of Danville.
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T. Eugene Franklin
Wimbish Drive
Jason Thomas
Memorial Hospital
Petersburg Area Discrimination Ruling In Realty Deal
A federal judge found three people and two corporations guilty of housing discrimination against black military personnel in the Petersburg Colonial Heights Hopewell area. The ruling against Henshaw Brothers Inc and related entities required equal housing notices, nonracial showing of homes, and reporting within 45 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Petersburg
U.S. District Court
Robert R. Merhige Jr
U.S. Justice Department
Henshaw Brothers, Inc
Petersburg Colonial Heights
Hopewell
The
Henshaw Realty Co
Horace L. Henshaw
Gilbert J. Henshaw
Nelson Gene Henshaw
Brandeis Bridge
Colonial Heights
Justice Department
Merhige
Ft. Lee Army Base
Ft. Lee
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M. G. Stowe
Meggison
Cynthia Owen
J. S. Haymes
Douglas Vass
SCC
State Correctional System
Willaim C. Levy
Appalachian Power Co
Levy
Appalachian Powers Co
House
United States
Ervin-Helms
Interior Department
West Virginia
Ken Hechler
D-W. Va
Hechler
Henrico
Atty-Gen
Gregory General
Java
Dial
Khe Wezy
Sat
Sun
Sherwood Center
Fr. Lee
Mehige
M&m
Sles — Bibles
Bitle
By Fred Bevill
Ee Fred Bevill
Religious Book Center
Market St
Biates
L. J
Bertha) Ramey, SR
Glenwood Elementary
Glenwood
Halifax Road
Bavaria
Prince Eugene
Romey
Romen Eagle Home
Austin E. Jones, Jr
Austin E. Jones
Denville, Va
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