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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1966

Page

2

Courtesies for Miss Mary Washington Bride Elect

A miscellaneous shower for Miss Mary Washington, bride elect, was hosted by Mrs. George Lewis, Miss Liz Chism, and Mrs. F. F. Jones Jr. at Jones's Rambler Drive home. Guests included Mrs. J. A. Washington, Mrs. Coleman Merricks, Mrs. R. H. McCune, and other friends and relatives.

Mary Washington George Lewis Liz Chism F. F. Jones Jr Rambler Drive J. A. Washington Coleman Merricks R. H. McCune Noel Salmons Keister Richardson Phil Turner Eugene Herndon T. E. Adkins Jr Mary Jane Seearee Nancy Herndon Rachell Short Pam Naomi Herndon

Danville Bridge Club Winners From Monday Night Event

The Danville Duplicate Bridge Club drew 58 players at the King of the Sea Restaurant. In North-South, Melvin A. Fuel and Carroll Givens led with the first, Mrs Gerald Watson and Mrs Roy Ernest were second, Mrs Marie Kotelec and Mrs John Torrence were third, and John Hanlin with Herbert Dix placed fourth. East-West saw Elizabeth Harrington and W E Jennings first, John Keeling and John Witcher second, with Herbert Silverman and Dr. listed among others in the results.

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Ringgold honors Obie A Smith with family picnic

Obie A Smith, a Ringgold resident, was feted Sunday with a home picnic marking both Father’s Day and his birthday. His wife Evelyn and seven children, 12 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren attended along with numerous relatives and friends.

Ringgold Obie A. Smith Evelyn Smith Gladys Bray Kenneth Bray Shirley Stowe Edd Durham Bully Smith W. H. Edwards Joe Guthrie Tommy Adkins J. W. Barker Fart Connor Bobby Smith Jo- Ann Smith Randy Aran Bonnie Mize

Pocahontas Lodge to Elect Officers at Redmen Hall Meet

Tacoma Council No 3 of the Degree of Pocahontas will meet Wednesday night at 8 o clock in Redmen Hall West Main Street. Election of officers for the coming year on the agenda and a full attendance is requested.

Tacoma Degree of Pocahontas Redmen’s Hall West Main St

Henry Nakdimen third and two others named in lineup

Henry Nakdimen finished third, with JT. Harvey Jr. and Mrs. Harcourt Slade in fourth place. The brief comes from a compact list noting positions of individuals in an event.

Henry Nakdimen B, JT. Harvey Jr Harcourt Slade

Goren On Bridge Showcases Slam Bidding Debate

A Team-of-Four national tournament hand sparked debate over bidding strategy. North passes with 13 points, East opens two spades preemptively, South bids three diamonds, West raises, North bids six diamonds, West doubles. The hand ends in a four-ace slam try with a 6 diamonds contract, yielding a swing and a reveal of differing table results.

North South East West Declarer

Crowder Hogan Wedding Planned in Danville Church

Miss Joan Carolyn Hogan and Carl Nelson Crowder announce a Friday June 24 ceremony at 8 p m at Rivermont Baptist Church with Rev Fred L Gardner officiating. Music by Mrs J S Compton and Mrs Robert L Rigney. Attendants include Linda Compton Ellen Turner Jean Leccarce Alma Lynn Durham and Sullian Elliott as maids and Jean Glass Suzanne Crowder as junior bridesmaids. Best man Charlie Crowder. groomsmen Michael Johnson Scott Cowan Claude Chattin and Richard Crowder. Open church observed.

Rivermont Baptist Church Fred L. Gardner J. S. Compton Robert L. Rigney Linda Compton Greenville N. C Ellen Turner Danville Jean Leccarce Chapel Ih Claude Chattin Richard A. Crowder Wilmington

Evelyn Shelton elected at 41st VFW Aux convention in Richmond

At the 41st state VFW Auxiliary convention in the John Marshall Hotel Richmond Mrs Evelyn Shelton was elected department chaplain and Miss Kay Shelton named department flag bearer Lois Tate was re elected Chief of Staff and Mrs Mary Davis of Falls Church was elected department president The next convention will be held in Norfolk Tuesday through Sunday concluded with these results and affiliations noted for several auxiliariesures

John Marshall Hotel Richmond Evelyn Shelton Lois Tate Kay Shelton Shelton Kay Tate Hugh T. Williams Mary Davis Falls Church Norfolk

Powell Family Reunion Set for Whitmell Home

The Powell family holds its annual reunion Sunday June 26 at the home of Mr and Mrs George Powell in Whitmell. Friends and relatives are invited and asked to bring a picnic lunch.

Powell George Powell Whitmell

Emersons announce birth of Charles Aubrey Emerson

Mr and Mrs James Douglas Emerson of Glendale Avenue announce the birth of a son Charles Aubrey on June 13 at Memorial Hospital.

James Douglas Emerson Glendale Ave Charles Aubrey Memorial Hospital

Bridal Honor Paid Miss Susan Reed Shower in Ringgold

A June 18 miscellaneous shower at the Chaney home in Ringgold honored Miss Susan Reed, who will wed Thornton W. Chaney Jr. on July 16. Hosted by Mrs. Jesse Felts and Miss Carolyn Chaney, about 50 guests attended, with a corsage for the honoree and a green and white centerpiece arrangement.

Susan Reed Thornton W. Chaney Jr Jesse Felts Carolyn Chaney Chaney Ringgold

Birth announced for Doss couple’s son Christopher

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ray Doss of Danville Rhode Island announce the birth of a son Christopher Robin on June 13 at Memorial Hospital.

Kenneth Ray Doss Danville, Ri Christopher Robin Memorial Hospital

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across J Soothing Clues List

A compact crossword list with numbered clues from across including definitions for places actions and objects such as river country items and titles. Answers span geometry names and common terms with entries like Utah resort rain heavy and city names. The collage yields a broad set of cross references for puzzle solving.

Bennett Home Scene of H D Club Meet

Mrs Samuel Bennett hosted the Kentuck Home Demonstration Club for a June meeting at her home. Mrs John Collie Jr led a Pointers in Etiquette discussion with a true false quiz. Vice president Mrs E S Shields presided, a brief business session held in the president’s absence.

Samuel Bennett Kentuck Home Demonstration Club John Collie Jr E. S. Shields James Carter Civil Defense Collie Stanley Shields Lee Bennett Sarah Jane

Dear Abby column letters reveal domestic ironies

A reader recounts a husband’s brother helping himself to a cat food mixed meal, provoking an awkward family rift. Abby offers humorous yet practical responses about boundaries, modesty, faith, and writing for help.

Abby Ned

Dooley Walker Wedding Set In Danville Church

Miss Pamela Maxine Walker and James Elwood Dooley, both of Danville, will be married Saturday June 25 at 4 p.m. in the First Evangelical Methodist Church. Open church will welcome friends and relatives of the bridal couple.

Pamela Maxine Walker James Elwood Dooley Danville First Evangelical Methodist Church

Happy Way Wrap Dress Pattern 9169 for Misses

Marian Martin presents Pattern 9169 for Misses sizes 10 to 20 featuring a cool wrap and button dress in seersucker stripes and cherry checks. Size 14 uses 3 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 50 cents for pattern plus 15 cents mailing, with name address size and style number to Regis ter Publishing Co. New York. Catalog free with 50 cent catalog request.

Marian Martin Register Publishing Co West 18Th St New York N.Y

Muriel Lawrence Softening Disillusionment

Dear Mrs Lawrence responds to a 10 year old troubled by his aunt’s remarriage and her past flirtations. The column frames the boy as hurt but not oversexed, urging parents to teach cautious trust and resilience. It stresses that disillusion at a young age can be a growth moment, not a catastrophe.

Lamb Lynn

N T Oakes Family Reunion Planned

A reunion of the Nacy T. Oakes family is set for Sunday June 26 at Oven No 10 in Ballou Park. Relatives and friends are invited and asked to bring a picnic lunch.

Nacy T. Oakes Oven No. 10 Ballou Park

Births Report From Local Families

Mr and Mrs Clifton Parrish Murphy Jr announce the birth of Clifton Parrish Murphy Jr on June 13 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs William Henry White announce the birth of Kayla Robin on June 12 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ellis Clay Jones announce the birth of Calvin Thomas on June 12 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Dwight William Stone Jr announce the birth of Allen Dwight on June 13 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Reginald Cline Wann announce the birth of Karen Lynn on June 14 at Memorial Hospital.

Clifton Parrish Murphy Jr Dry Fork Rt. One Clifton Parrish Murphy Memorial Hospital William Henry White Chatham Kayla Robin Ellis Clay Jones Levelton St Calvin Thomas Dwight William Stone Jr Elizabeth St. Extension Allen Dwight Reginald Cline Wann Danville Karen Lynn

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