Mrs Carter Honors Miss Sally Ruth Cox Bridal luncheon at Danville Golf Club
Mrs. Garland E. Carter hosted a noon luncheon to honor Miss Sally Ruth Cox bride elect of William Lanier Griffith. Yellow and white floral centerpieces complemented a matching color scheme. Miss Cox received a silver gift. Guests included Mrs. Albert F. Cox and several local socialites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Ruth Cox
William Lanier Griffith
Garland E. Carter
Danville Golf Club
Miss Cox
Albert F. Cox
Charles L. Griffith
Joseph P. Tompkins
Julia Jordan
Faye Leonard
Robin Link
Mary Tipton
Linda Arey
Sandy Roscoe
Pamela Jordan
Her Euest
Dianne Lumstead
Statesville
N.C
Duplicate bridge winners at Schoolfield center
Six tables played duplicate bridge Thursday evening at the Schoolfield Recreation Center. North-South winners: first George Edwards, W. S. Martin. second Mrs. Gerald Watson, Mrs. John Torrence. East-West winners: first R. T. Wilmarth, B. C. Haraway Jr.. second Mr. and Mrs. William Bolton. third Mrs. Otto Manly, Mrs. James Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoolfield Recreation Center
Otto Manly
James Carter
George Edwards
W. S. Martin
Gerald Watson
John Torrence
B. T. Harvey Jr
Ernest Jones
R. T. Wilmarth
B. C. Haraway Jr
William Bolton
Conners Entertain At Rehearsal Party
Miss Barbara Jean Ramsey and Stuart Conner, to wed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church this afternoon, were honored at a rehearsal party held last night in the parish hall hosted by Mr and Mrs William A Conner. Magnolias and greenery graced the centerpiece as wedding party members and out of town guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Jean Ramsey
Stuart Conner
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Wiliam A. Conner
Conner
Pilot Club Hears Mrs McCollum on Flag History
Mrs. W. H. McCollum spoke to the Pilot Club at Charcoal House about the flag’s history noting June 14 1777 and June 18 dates. She traced the flag’s evolution from 13 stripes to 50 stars with Washington’s symbolism and Eisenhower’s 1953 orders, closing with a tribute to liberty and freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Club
W. H. McCollum
Charcoal House
Mrs. MecCollum
Continental Congress
Washington
Congress
Dwight Eisenhower
Miss Connor Attends Zeta Tau Alpha Convention
Miss Laura Connor daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy L Connor attends the 28th National Convention of Zeta Tau Alpha at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel in Houston Texas She serves as president of the Zeta Chapter at the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Connor
Roy L. Connor
Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority
Shamrock Hilston Hotel
Houston
Texas
Miss Connor
Zeta
University of Tennessee
Knoxville
Garretts and Ferrells Honor Bridal Pair in Danville
Miss Mary Eunice Oakley and David Marcus Jack wed last evening at the First Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. James Rufus Garrett Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Poynor Ferrell Jr. hosted a wedding breakfast at the Danville Golf Club. A green and white motif framed the decorations as the bridal party and out-of-town guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eunice Oakley
David Marcus Jack
Ion
First Baptist Church
Danvillians set for Virginia Pharmaceutical Association cruise
A group from Danville will attend the Virginia Pharmaceutical Association convention and cruise next week. They will depart Norfolk on June 18 aboard the liner Ocean Monarch and sail to Bermuda with meetings and social events planned aboard the ship. Attending couples include Mr and Mrs Barrett R Bryant, Mr and Mrs James E Shelton Jr, Mr and Mrs Thomas H Holland, Mr and Mrs W J Jordan Jr, and Mr and Mrs W Sam Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Pharmaceutical Association
Norfolk
Ocean Monarch
Bermuda
Barrett R. ‘Bryant
James E. Shelton Jr
Thomas H. Holland
W. J Jordan Jr
W. Sam Stephens
Various Local Visits and Attendances Across Danville
Mrs W A Smith Jr and Sons visit Mrs Smiths parents on Marshall Terrace while Mr and Mrs John Fournier and children visit Dry Fork relatives, planning to stay until June 24. Harry C Cocke returns from the Great Smoky Mountains trip. J Y Dillard hospitalized at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Samuel Shelton departs for Fort Lewis Wash to join husband Pvt Shelton. Anne Overacre and son Allan guests of Hallie Boone and Raymond C McNeely. Danvillians attend Linda Kittrell and James Morgan Wells Jr wedding in Springfield. Delegates to Travelers Protective Association convention June 18-23 in Minneapolis include M B Mitchell Carl I Furga rsson A W Wiggs and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Fournier
Paula and
James
Ontario
Oregon
Springfield
Linda Kittrell
James Morgan Wells Jr
C. P. Wells Jr
Patsy
Phillip
Kennon Wells
Linda
Bob
John
Jack Fitts
Tommy
Jackie
Elizabeth
Ann
Patton Wilson
Nelson Shelton
Travelers Protective Association of America
Minneapolis
Minn
M. B. Mitchell
Carl I. Furgursson
A. W. Wiggs
Charlie Bradley
Frank D. I Giles
Glenwood Woman's Club Installs Officers At Dinner
Mrs WI M Campbell and Mrs J L Pugh hosted a Glenwood Woman's Club dinner meeting at Lorillard Circle. Officers installed by Mrs S G Motley include W D Carter president and B C Starkey first vice president with May 13 1967 set for the seventh annual horse show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WI. M. Campbell
J. L. Pugh
Glenwood Woman's Club
Campbell
Lorillard Circle
Leroy Lewis
Fred Hahn
S. G. Motley
W. D. Carter
B. C. Starkey
Hubert Gilbert
Flosh Tate
J. W. Sams
Pugh
P. J. Myers
Motley
Averest College
Stratford College
Patrick Henry Boys Plantation
Ringgold Fire Department
Births Announced for Five Local Families
Mr and Mrs Thomas Vincent Lee of Ringgold announce a son Thomas Vincent Lee Jr born June 8 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert Daniel Thompson of Williamson Road announce a daughter Mary Elizabeth born June 9 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Richard Anthony Whitten of Marshall Terrace announce a son John Evans born June 8 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Billy Neal Cook of Danville announce a daughter Cynthia Dale born June 9 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Leonard Joseph Godfrey of Gretna announce a daughter Wendy Elaine born June 9 at Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Daniel Thompson
Williamson Road
Mary Elizabeth
Memorial Hospital
Richard Anthony Whitten
Marshall Terrace
John Evans
Billy Neal Cook
Danville
Rt. Four
Cynthia Dale
Leonard Joseph Godfrey
Gretna
Wendy Elaine
Garland Hudgins Recovering at Home After Surgery
Garland Hudgins is convalescing at his home on Davis Drive following surgery at Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro North Carolina. His status is improving as he rests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Hudgins
Davis Drive
Cone Memorie
Greensboro
N.C
Tam pa City Council approves civil service appointments
In Tampa, the city council passed reforms requiring all appointments in the police department except the chief to be made under civil service laws and rules. A clerk fixed a typographical error that misread chief as thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Tampa ‘Ord
Dear Abby Advice Page Fragments From a Lane of Dilemmas
A batch of unsigned reader questions covers wedding attire disputes, teen romance confusion, and a 77-year-old mother battling alcoholism. Abby offers blunt guidance on individuality, dating, honesty, and seeking help, including AA for alcohol dependence and avoiding listening to others’ conversations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Florida
Dad
Mother
R. N
Alcoholics Anonymous
Sen
Providence
Los Angeles
Cal
Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues From A Historic Page
A list of crossword entries with numbers and brief clue prompts including items such as sheer linen cloth, Kyushu coin, melodic subjects, large umbrellas, performing, city in Piedmont, cleverly done, exactly, boatswain's whistle, Alpine animal, ancient dweller in Great Britain, turned to the Tight, address to an English gentleman, leader of 1786 rebellion, arena men, most self possessed, oriental greeting, river to the Rhone, speaks, Joab's victim, article in a platform, systems abbr, robber's foot, stage direction, Ibsen character, Sardinia abbr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont
Great Britain
Rhone
Sardinia
Jenkins Cl ar k Pair Miss Susie Phillips Honored At Golf Club
Mr and Mrs Hamilton Wal lace Jenkins Sr of Gladewater Texas entertained a bridal dinner at Danville Golf Club honoring son John James Jenkins and Miss Elizabeth James Clark whose marriage is today at First Baptist Church The color note pink and white with roses and babysbreath decorated the club The bridal party and out of town guests attended including Mrs Donald A Phillips and Mrs W Herbert Dixon mothers of the couple plus sisters and friends from North Carolina Alabama Virginia and Richmond The honoree received gifts from hostesses and a luncheon was held at the home of Mrs Pollok in Whitmell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Wallace Jenkins Sr
Gladewater
Texas
Danville Golf Club
John James Jenkins
Elizabeth James Clark
First Baptist Church
George Pollok
Clifton Pieckeral
Susie Phillips
Pollok
Whitmell
Miss Phillips
W. Herbert Dixon Jr
Duke University Chapel
Durham
N.C
Donald A. Phillips
W. Herbert Dixon
Linda Jo Phillips
Charlotte Hollie
Andalusia
Ala
Mary Dabney Wilson
Richmond
Cathy Jo Elliott
Ely Pollok
Don Truitt
Lynn Yeatts
Wells Party Honors Bridal Couple at Marriott Sky Room
Mr and Mrs James Morgan Wells of Danville hosted an after rehearsal party in the Marriott Hotel Alexandria Sky Room for their son James Morgan Wells Jr and Linda Kit trell ahead of their Springfield wedding this afternoon. About 40 guests attended including the bridal party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Morgan Wells
Danville
Marriott Hotel
Alexandria
James Morgan Wells Jr
Linda Kittrell
Springfield
Dixons Fete Couple At Champagne Supper
Following the Dixon-Phillips wedding rehearsal on Friday evening Mr and Mrs W Herbert Dixon of Danville entertained at a champagne supper at the Beta Theta Pi house on the Duke University campus. Approximately 32 attended including the bridal party and out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon - Phillips
W. Herbert Dixon
Danville
Beta Theta Pi
Duke University
Stilwells Host Rehearsal Party for Stilwell Furgu rson Wedding
Mr and Mrs Marion Lee Stilwell hosted an after rehearsal party at their Country Club Drive home for out of town guests and the engaged couple Miss Gail Furgu rson and Joseph Hanes Stilwell. About 40 attended as Magnolias provided decor and the refreshment table showcased miniature white carnations glypsophila and shasta daisies. The couple will wed this afternoon at 5 at West End Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stilwell-Furgurson
Marion Lee Stilwell
Country Club Drive
Gail Furgurson
Joseph Hanes Stilwell
West End
Births in Memorial Hospital Tie Names to June Dates
Mr and Mrs John Selby Irvine Jr announce the birth of a son Marion Antonio on June 7 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Harrison Tucker Bayes announce the birth of a son Darrell Lynwood on June 7 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jesse Lynwood Dunford announce the birth of a son Darrell Lynwood on June 7 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Thomas Raymond Bolen announce the birth of a son Thomas Monroe on June 9 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Wesley Clay Hawkins Jr announce the birth of a son Wesley Todd on June 7 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs William Carter Davis announce the birth of a son Kenneth Ray on June 8 at Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Selby Irvine Jr
Blair Loop Road
Annette Marie
Memorial Hospital
Harrison Tucker Bayes
Pelham, N.C
Rt. One
Marion Antonio
Jesse Lynwood Dunford
Dry Fork
Darrell Lynwood
Thomas Raymond Bolen
Chatham
Thomas Monroe
Wesley Clay Hawkins Jr
Walton Ave
Wesley Todd
William Carter Davis
James Road
Kenneth Ray
Johnsons Host Rehearsal Party For Judy Lee Johnsonson
Mr and Mrs Marshall Johnson hosted an after rehearsal cake cutting last evening in Woodlawn Baptist Church social hall for their daughter Judy Lee Johnsonson and Edward Michael Sizemore whose marriage occurs this afternoon. A green and white color scheme dominated the decorations with serving help from Mrs Hillard Sizemore Mrs Edward Earl Jones Mrs J E Scearce and Miss Gayle Payne. About 50 guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Johnson
Woodlawn Baptist Church
Judy Lee Johnson
Edward Michael Sizemore
Hillard Sizemore
Edward Earl Jones
J. E. Scearce
Gayle Payne
Hidden coins found in Lovell house remodel
Ferrell Mangus bought an old Lovell house and found about $1000 in silver dollars and assorted coins plastered in the kitchen wall. Most coins date from 1921 to 1923. The house was moved from Kane, Wyoming, about 18 years ago by late sheepherder George Flesher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell
Wyo
Ferrell Mangus
Mangus
Kane
Wryo
George Flesher
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Carter
Conners
RPS
Gibson
Gibson Ci
Ee Cor
Spring and
Floyd Sts
Cruise
Harry C. Cocke
Jordan St
Great Smoky Mountains
J. Y. Dillard
Washington St
Samuel Shelton
Pvt. Shelton
Fort Lewis
Wash
U.S. Army
Mrs. Shelton
Anne Overacre
Allan
Bel Air, Md
Hallie Boone
Raymond C. McNeely
Alpine Drive
Glenwood Club
Thomas Vincent Lee
Ringgold
Thomas Vincent Lee Jr
Dear Abby
Sandor
Jet Sandor
Abigail van Buren
the Baptist Tabernacle
B. R. Lakin
R. J. Barber, JR
Saratoga
Jadison
Lincoln Highway
Colleq
Teeland
Fay
Fas
Fis
Biriois
Iriois
Leiris Valalm Niua Feini
AICI
Tlyi Ple
Sale ‘al T
Ibi Nicie
SEIT
PISIE
Ria
Eti
Gen
Corp
Russia
Fisa
Elton R. Briggs
Benny and
Ellen
Vineland, N.J
Wells
Dixons
Franell Beauty Salon
Main St
Stilwells
Johnsons
Laundry & Cleaners
Watson “Danville
Best Cleaners
Stokesland
Kemper Road
Wooding Ave
Five Forks
Sherwood Village
Moen
Walter Taylor
Martin Ave
Westover Drive
Moorefield Road
Long Branch
Sandy River
Shields Auction & Realty Co., Inc
North Union St
Danville, Va
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