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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1974

Page

5

Funeral for Archie Kendrick set for 2 PM at Baptist Tabernacle

Death notices from Danville list Archie Paul Kendrick of Danville Route 6 dying in Memorial Hospital after years of ill health. Born March 9, 1890 in Pittsylvania County, he farmed in Mt Hermon and belonged to Baptist Tabernacle. Survived by his wife Zera Blanche Holley Kendrick and six sons, three daughters, 18 grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Burial in Kendrick family cemetery near Callands. Funeral at Wrenn Yeatts. family at 303 Major Court.

Archie Paul Kendrick Baptist Tabernacle R. J. Barber Jr Kendrick Callands Danville John. Kendrick Gladys W. Carlton Ann K. Pacé Nancy K. Haskins Richmond Wrenn- Yeatts Bobby Pace Major Court

Mrs Throckmorton Rites Held in Powell Chapel

Funeral services for Mrs Susie Langford Throckmorton 62 were held at 3 p m yesterday in Powell Chapel. Burial followed in Scottsburg Cemetery. She died Saturday in a local hospital. Born in Halifax County she was a daughter of the late George Langford and Rebecca Langford. Surviving: Clyde W Throckmorton husband Miss Virginia Louise Throckmorton daughter Harrison Vonnie Garnett Throckmorton South Boston sisters Helen Meadors Laura Pittman Hollywood Fla brother Thomas Langford Scottsburg five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

South Boston Susie Langford Throckmorton Powell Chapel Scottsburg Throckmorton Halifax County George Langford Rebecca Evans Langford Clyde W. Throckmorton Virginia Louise Throckmorton Harrison, Vonnie Garnett Throckmorton Helen Meadors Laura Pittman Hollywood, Fla Thomas Langford

Hubbard Rites Held For Eugene F Hubbard

Graveside rites for Eugene F Hubbard, 68, were held at County Line Christian Church cemetery in Callands. He died Saturday night at Memorial Hospital after living in Danville since 1965 and belonging to the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany. He is survived by his wife Selena Dunkley Hubbard, a sister Ruby Murrel of Lynchburg, and brothers Fuller Hubbard of Hildebran North Carolina, Joseph Hubbard of Wilmington Delaware, and Cecil Hubbard of Callands.

Eugene F. Hubbard County Line Christian Church Callands James W. Mathieson Westover Trailer Court Memorial Hospital Joseph P Alva Arna Hubbard Danville Episcopal Church of the Epiphany Selena Dunkley Hubbard

Vernon G Wynn Dies at Home While Mowing Lawn

Vernon G Wynn of Mountain View Ave died yesterday afternoon at his home while mowing the lawn. Born January 31 1914 in Danville he was a World War II veteran motel restaurant operator and member of Schoolfield Baptist Church Ballard Pruitt VFW Post 647 and Danville Lodge of Elks 227. Survived by wife Mary Popek Wynn a son Donald G Wynn seven sisters and a brother. Funeral 11 am tomorrow Swicegood Chapel with burial at Mountain View. Body at funeral home family at Mountain View Ave residence.

Vernon G. Wynn Mountain View Ave Danville Jesse Vernon Rosa Weatherman Wynn Schoolfield Baptist Church Ballard-Pruitt Vfw Post Danville Lodge of Elks No Swicegood Chapel Bobby Bennett M. N. DeHaven Mountain View Cemetery Mountain View Avenue

Funeral for Alan Barther Held in Chatham Church

Funeral services for five year old Alan Kallore Barther of Chatham were conducted at 1 p.m. today at Green Rock Pentecostal Holiness Church with Elder Jack White officiating. Burial followed in the White family cemetery. He died Wednesday in Yonkers General Hospital. Born October 26, 1968, in Mt. Vernon New York, he is survived by three brothers Carlten Andre and Shaun Barther and two sisters Jesnine and Merill Barther, all of Chatham.

Chatham Alan Kallore Barther Green Rock

No Justification For Doing Evil Says VP Ford

Vice President Gerald L. Ford told 250 Paint Branch High School seniors that Watergate showed no motivation justifying evil. He urged personal integrity, noting the nation’s disillusionment, and said government can endure the tests of the scandal. Ford spoke at the school in Burtonsville, invited by Greg Frazier, son of Mrs. Ford's chauffeur.

Gatthersburg Gerald L. Ford Watergate Ford Paint Branch High School Burtonsville America Greg Frazier Richard Frazier House Mrs. Ford

Triangle to Buy Cowles Radio Stations

Triangle Broadcasting Corp of Winston-Salem announced it reached agreement with Cowles Communications Inc of New York to buy WREC AM and WREC FM in Memphis Tennessee. The sale price was not disclosed and the deal awaits a definitive contract, board approvals, and FCC clearance.

Winston-Salem Triangle Broadcasting Corp Cowles Communications, Inc New York Cowles Wrec-Am Wrec-Fm Memphis Tenn Federal Communications Commission

Navy to end dependent care at five Norfolk dispensaries

Navy source reports a doctor shortage forces consolidation of dependents care. Beginning July 1 wives and children of service members lose treatment at Norfolk Naval Station Oceana Dam Neck and other Tidewater sites and must go to Boone Clinic. Consolidation lasts through August with doubt about future. A $13,500 bonus may recruit doctors.

Portsmouth Navy Tidewater Norfolk Naval Station Oceana Naval Air Station Armed Forces Staff College Dam Neck Fentress Boone Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base

Man Charged In Murder Of Clerk In Dunn NC

Ludy Waxton, 23, of Dunn, was charged with murder in the June 3 robbery slaying of Shirley Butler the Dunn convenience store clerk. He was also charged with armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.

Dunn N.C Ludy Waxton Shirley Butler Waxton

Inflation and shortages threaten Amtrak budget needs

Amtrak President Roger Lewis told a House Commerce subcommittee that inflation and energy shortages could push outlays beyond the Nixon administration's $143 million 1975 budget. He said $200 million may be required as ridership rises 35 percent, costs climb, and maintenance is deferred to meet demand. The testimony noted calendar-year reforms and improved car upkeep, though inspectors found persistent car condition issues and some unsatisfactory features.

Washington Amtrak Roger Lewis Congress Nixon Lewis House Commerce

No Vacation Sick Leave Makes Person Workhorse

In Richmond AP report, Miss Rose V. Acree retires after 53 years of state service. She has not missed a day since 1954 and has taken no vacation in 15 years despite prodding. Joined Bureau of Labor in 1920, served 1925 onward with Industrial Commission of Virginia as confidential secretary to Judge M E Evans noted as efficient and dependable.

Richmond Rose V. Acree Mills Godwin Miss Acree Bureau of Labor Industrial Commission of Virginia M. E. Evans Minnie ST. Matherly Mamary

Arabs May Help Finance Trans Canada Pipe Line

Spokane AP report notes Arctic Gas plans for a 1800 mile 48 inch Trans Canada line linking Alaska and Canadian fields. Arab funding discussed but not prioritized. project sees 26 companies investing 70 million, with 2.25 Bcf/d per nation by year five and 8 billion cost. El Paso plan rivals. Ward, Arctic Gas head, cites transit savings and political factors in Washington as advantages.

Spokane Wash Arctic Hine Co Bob Ward Arctic Gas Federal Power Commission Interior Department el Paso Natural Gas Co Alaska West Ward el Paso North Slope Am Clie Pacific Northwest Industrial Development Council

Robinson Rejects Billboard Ads For Re election Campaign

Rep. J Kenneth Robinson of Virginia says billboard political advertising is an outmoded technique and will not use them in his bid for a third term in the 7th District. He argues citizens favor fewer billboards on Virginia highways.

Washington (Ap J. Kenneth Robinson R-Va Billboard Virginia Robinson

Asia Africa Crop Failures Warn U S Expert

San Francisco AP reports population specialist Paul Ehrlich warns that next decade could bring disastrous crop failures in underdeveloped Asia and Africa due to monsoon disruptions. He predicts large food imports and a potential world population crisis unless action is taken, with further worries of drought cycles in Midwestern North America and rising import dependence by 1985 2000 for key minerals.

San Francisco Asia Africa Paul Ehrlich Ehrlich sub-Sahara North America

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A.P. Kendrick William Carter William Henry Carter Central State Hospital Petersburg Pittsylvania County Johnny Harriett Gravely Carter Pauline Jefferson Penns Grove N.J Mary Holmes Wingdale N.Y Orean Martin Pottstown Lettie Green Dry Fork Torothy Martin Axton William E. Carter Philadelphia John A. Carter James M Sam Carter George Carter Norman Carter Every. Carter Donora Tarpley’s Chapel Baptist Church Carter Dorothy Martin Cunningham & Hughes Funeral Home E. F. Hubbard Alan Barther VP Ford Triangle Cowles Radio Stations Norfolk M. D.s Interstate Commerce Commission Commerce Committee Trans Canada Swicegood Funeral Home ALL Fabric Service Cleaners Special Commissioner‘s Sale J. M. Barbour U.S. 58 George B. Anderson Ronald W. Williams Steve Bendall John R. Bendall & Company Materic Denville Cate Long Nieage Strait Piedmont Tire and Service Center Poplar Street Green Stomp Dave Spangler Ronald Patterson House of Representatives U. S South Asia Stamford University Senate Subcommittee On Science and Technology Anne John Tunney D-Calif Tunney Allright Auto Park Main Street — Arcade Victor Lobl Mgr State of Virginia
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