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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1977

Page

7

Deaths And Funerals for Lee Dalton at 87 in Greensboro

Funeral for Lee Dalton, 87, of 835 Cole Street, will be held Saturday at 3 30 p m at Townes Memorial Chapel. Burial in Green Hill cemetery. Dalton died Thursday in Star Mount Villa Nursing Home Greensboro. Survived by two daughters, three sons, four sisters, and many grandchildren. Family to receive friends Friday 7 8 p m.

Lee Dalton Cole St Townes Memorial Chapel William Acosta Green Hill Cemetery Dalton Star’ Mount, Villa Greensboro Patrick Springs James W Sarah Cruz Dalton Southern Railway Moseley Memorial United Methodist Church Betty Smith Dalton Aileen Yeatts Richmond Mildred Brown William B. Dalton Harry L. Dalton Danville John L. Dalton Roanoke Garnett Smith Stuart

Y L Woodson Dies At Age 62 In North Carolina

Vert Lee Woodson 62 of Ruffin Route 1 died unexpectedly at his mother's home in Yarkeyville North Carolina. He served in WWII and worked for General Motors in Atlanta. Survived by his wife Lillie, a daughter Terry Gaines and two sons Wayne and Tony, several siblings and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Also Henry Harris 55 died at Memorial Hospital in Danville after three weeks as Goodyear employee and WWII veteran. Services set at Union Street Missionary Baptist Church with Masonic rites.

Vert Lee Woodson Claiborne. Sr Pittsylvania County Meda Yeatts Woodson Matthew L. Woodson U.S. Army General Motors Atlanta Ruffia N.C Rt. 1 Elon College Rt. 2 Douglas Woodson John Woodson Paul Woodson Ruffin Rt. 1 Hooper Funeral Home Yarkeyville Meda Y. Woodson

Johnny Ingram Dies At Age 31

Johnny Larry Ingram, 31, Gretna Route 1, died Thursday morning in Campbell County, Virginia. He was a Gretna High School graduate who served in Korea and belonged to the Gretna Jaycees American Legion and Altavista Moose Club. He is survived by his son Brian Scott Ingram, his parents Thomas M. Ingram and Mrs. George Seawell, three brothers, and two grandmothers. The body is at Colbert Moran Funeral Home in Chatham with viewing Friday evening, funeral services set for 4 p.m. Saturday at New Prospect Baptist Church Hurt.

Gretna Johnny Larry Ingram Hart Fred M. Ingram Terry Lee Ingram E. Dwight .Ingram Fayetteville N.C DF. Ingram Sr Earnest C. Mattox Sr Burt Colbert-Moran Funeral Chatham Gretna RL New Prospect Baptist Church Hurt

Mrs. Ruby Hudson Cole Dies at 65 in South Boston

Mrs. Ruby Hudson Cole 65 of South Boston Route 2 died Thursday in a local hospital. She was born in Halifax County daughter of Nathaniel and Georgiana Hudson and a Mt. Canan member. Survived by husband Ira A Cole a son Grady T Cole four sisters three brothers and two grandchildren. Funeral at 3 p.m. Saturday at Black Walnut Baptist Church with Rev James Fox officiating. Burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Body at home until noon Saturday.

South Boston Ruby Hudson Cole South Boston Rt. 2 Halifax County Nathaniel Hudson Georgiana Ford Hudson Mt. Canan Gwendolyn H. “Martin Camp Hill Achilles Hudson Alton Woodrow Hudson Clarksville David Hudson Black Walnut Baptist Church James Fox Oak Ridge Cemetery

P. E. Henderson Dies At Age 67

Parham E Henderson 67 of 252 Gray St Danville died at 11 15 am Thursday at Memorial Hospital of Danville after three year decline He was born in Danville son of late John Robert Henderson and Oilie Jones Henderson Retired three years ago as auditor for Downtown Motor Inn A World War II veteran he belonged to Mt Vernon United Methodist Church American Legion Post 1097 Hugh T Williams V F W Post and A T Gammon Post DAV Survived by wife Myrtle Travis Henderson daughter Sandra Rais Danville son Parham Henderson Jr Danville brother Robert B Henderson Virginia Beach sister Ercelle Sarazin Niagara Falls NY Funeral 11 am Saturday Swicegood Chapel Rev H Randolph Arrington Interment Highland Burial Park At Swicegood Funeral Home with viewing 7 30 8 30 pm Friday

Henry Harris Memorial Hospital Danville Mr. Harris Hershaw D.C John Emma Miles Harris Union Street Missionary Baptist Church Masonic Lodge Almagro Deacons Union of Greater Danville Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Willie Hammonds Harris Henry E. Harris Winston- Salem N.C Veronica Wanda Harris Washington, D.C Samuel Griffith Floral Hills Memory Gardens Lt. Brooks and Brothers Funeral Home Beauregard St Parham Henderson Gray St Mr. Henderson John Robert Oilie Jones Henderson Motor Inn Mt. Vernon

C&P Announces Check Charge in Virginia

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia will levy a 3.50 fee on checks not honored by a bank. Doris Dixon, local C&P manager, said the charge starts August 15 to cover the expense and handling cost of dishonored checks.

Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Virginia Doris Dixon C&p

Waller Line Completed In Woodlake Park Water System

Pittsylvania County Service Authority finished an emergency water line for Woodlake Park after health officials detected chemical contaminants in two area wells. Residents were advised to seek alternative supplies as hazardous levels of trichloroethylene and trichloroethane had been found near Greenwood Drive. The 2,500 foot line mirrors a prior Woodlake/Greenwood Drive project, with 300 extra feet added. authority director Clarence Edmonds doubts charges will be imposed for the line or water.

Pittsylvania Greenwood Drive Woodlake Park Service Authority PCSA Clarence Edmonds

Eight-Year-Old Dies After Rt 41 Auto Collision

Eight-year-old Craig Steven Brown of Danville died from injuries after being struck by a 1975 Chevrolet station wagon on Franklin Turnpike three miles outside Danville. The driver Gail Davis White said the child darted into the road. The body remained at Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home as funeral plans were pending.

Franklin Turnpike Rt. 41 Danville Craig Steven Brown Rt. 7 Mount Hermon Memorial Hospital G. H. Plaster Gail Davis White Rt. 4 Plaster Stella 0. Petty Danville “Rt Walter L. Brown Danville Ri Susan Brown Jennifer Ellen Brown Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral’ Home

Coast Guard hearing on Dixie Lee II capsizing

Norfolk AP survivor Fred Brown testified that captain William B. Lewis turned back during a prior trip when passengers feared bad weather. The inquiry, into the June 6 disaster that left at least 11 dead, wrapped up Wednesday with bodies recovered and two others still missing. Brown said he had fished with Lewis for five years and recalled an earlier incident when passengers asked to return to shore.

Norfolk, Va Fred Brown Coast Guard William B. Lewis Lewis

Campaign staffers reflect as winners or losers in Richmond

AP reports post election mood among campaign workers in Richmond with mixed reactions. Some laugh, others cry, while days after the vote bring recovery tasks and conversations about the race's outcome.

Richmond

Church Changes Superintendents United Methodist District

United Methodist district superintendents in Danville will switch assignments with Arlington leaders in the annual Virginia Annual Conference changeover affecting over 200 ministers. Beverly Felty will leave Danville for Arlington Church, to be replaced by R. Beverly Watkins. Other moves include Fred Wagner to Peninsula District, H. Hasbrouck Hughes Jr. to Lynchburg District, John M. Hamm to Calvary in Portsmouth, George Wesley Jones to Trinity in Lynchburg, and a couple, C. Keith Brown and Frances L. Brown, arriving at Grace in Danville from Chincoteague.

United’ Methodist Danville Arlington Virginia Beverly Felty Arlington Church Beverly Watkins Fred Wagner Martinsville Peninsula H. Hasbrouck Hughes Jr Harrisonburg Lynchburg John M. Hamm Calvary United Methodist Church Portsmouth George Wesley Jones Trinity United Methodist Church C. Keith Brown Frances L. Brown Grace United Methodist Church Chincoteague

Pittsylvania weighs jail repairs vs new facility

Doris DeHart as corrections board chair says the jail is a serious health and safety issue. Built in the 19th century with last remodel in the 1930s, it’s called unsafe and a fire hazard. Women prisoners are housed in Danville at $6 daily per inmate. Supervisors debate either renovating at about $150,000 or building a new jail at 1.5 to 2 million. Decisions hinge on state funding and a June 20 meeting.

Pittsylvania Danville Corrections Board Chatham Howard Vaughan Staunton River District Vaughan

Danville Library Launches Summer Programs for Kids

The Danville Public Library announces summer activities for children including preschool story time on Wednesdays from June 15 to August 17, a four age-group summer reading contest running June 14 to August 9, and a Friday film series for ages 4-8 from June 17 to August 19.

Danville Public Library

Elixson Stabbed At Bus Station In Danville

Edwin Blake reports Elixson was stabbed at Trailways Bus Station on Main Street and remained in satisfactory condition at Memorial Hospital of Danville Thursday night. George Jones 51 of Bryson City NC was charged with the felonious stabbing and jailed with a $1000 bond after arrest at the bus station.

Edwin Blake Elixson Memorial Hospital Danville Trailways Main Street George Jones Bryson City N.C

Recreation Workers Learn Leadership At Danville Workshop

Recreation personnel in Danville spent a day in a workshop focusing on leadership and communication skills to better engage playground participants. The sessions cover public relations, low cost activities using feathers and balloons, and ideas for special events aligned with the department theme Around the World in Eight Weeks. Friday’s agenda includes music and dance drama storytelling crafts sports and international games with emphasis on handicapped accessibility and playground rules.

Montgomery Danville Tish McCune Iuau

Up With People Seeks Housing Ahead of Danville Visit

Up With People needs host families for about 45 cast members arriving in Danville. Advance team says only 20 housed in 10 homes with several cancellations. Hosts provide meals and transport to George Washington High School with no pay, but offer performance tickets. Sponsors include Cheesebrough Ponds Inc and Danville Parks and Recreation.

Danville Jose Mercado Mercado Denise St. Cyr Averett College SWHS T St. Cyr United States Cheesebrough- Ponds Inc Up With Health- Tex Inc

Luther Named To VAB Post

David Luther, general manager of WBTM in Danville, was elected secretary treasurer of the Virginia Association of Broadcasters at a Thursday meeting in Virginia Beach.

S. David Luther WBTM Danville Virginia Assocation of Broadcasters Virginia Beach

Akers Re elected Westover Hills Chief for Fifth Year

Dale Whiley Akers was re elected to a one year term as chief of the Westover Hills Volunteer Fire Department marking his fifth year in the role. Dr Alton F Gross was re elected president of the firemen board with Clyde Shumate as vice president Ed Jones as secretary and M F August as treasurer. Bill Carter and Herman Martin joined the board as new members.

Dale “Whiley” Akers Westover Hills Akers Alton F. Gross Firemen’s Board Clyde Shumate Ed Jones M.F. August Bill Carter Herman Martin

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