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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1969

Page

3

Your Horoscope for Tuesday June 24 1969 Jeane Dixon

The column predicts a year of change and fresh life patterns for readers with varied tips for each zodiac sign. Aries should work hard and enjoy romance, Taurus may start a health program, Gemini can pursue personal ideas, and others are urged to reassess attire, schedules, and study plans.

Aries Taurus Gemini Leo Virgo LIBRA Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius

Dear Abby letters reveal social boundaries and gifts queries

A widow asks how to handle a flirting date who befriends waitresses and crosses boundaries. A second reader seeks guidance on odd Mother’s and Father’s Day gifts from a son, while a third letters praises a compassionate father and quotes discipline wisdom.

Abby

Series Of Parties Planned In Richmond For Bridal Couple

A sequence of pre nuptial events is arranged in Richmond for Miss Alatajane Sproull of Richmond and Flin ton Clilahan II of this city, whose marriage occurs Friday. Tomorrow a cocktail party in Richmond honors the couple hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter Grant and their son. The bride elect and her mother will host a luncheon for attendants at Willow Oaks Country Club Thursday. A rehearsal dinner will be held at the Colony Club June 26 hosted by Mr and Mrs ebackes Stuart Carr and Miss Harvey Carr, followed by a luncheon Friday as the wedding approaches.

Richmond Alatajane Sproull Flinton Clilahan II Walter Grant Walter Lawson Grant Jr Danville John Bruce ‘James Jr R. C. Sproull

Twins Are Honored On Ninth Birthday

Mrs. Nelson Slayton hosted a ninth birthday party for her twins Keith and Karen at her mother Mrs. T. C. Johnson s Wood Avenue home. Keith and Karen played games and opened gifts as guests Gary and Kevin Johnson David Melody Barnes Dennis Ricky Tuck Randy Pruitt Lisa Slayton and Mrs. Lucille Johnson attended while refreshments were served by the honorees and Mrs. Johnson.

Nelson Slayton Keith Karen Slayton T. C. Johnson Wood Avenue Johnson Gary Kevin Johnson David Melody Barnes Dennis Ricky Tuck Randy Pruitt Lisa ‘Slayton Lucille,Johnson

Ridgeway Notes on Weddings and Local Honors

Ridgeway and Martinsville area residents feature in wedding announcements and family events. Substantial listed names include Kendrick, Banes, Shropshire, Goad, Mayer, Jones, Young, Stoudemire, Penn, Thanes, Kendrick, Nunn, Turner, Handy, Isley, with ceremonies in Ridgeway First Baptist and Hill Memorial Baptist Church and services in Martinsville and Roanoke areas.

Shower Honoring Judy Gravely Before August Wedding

Mrs Walter Buchanan and Mrs Frank Cocke hosted a lingerie shower for Miss Judy Gravely at Mrs Cockes Woodberry Drive home. Attendees included Mrs John L Gravely and Mrs Clara Hill among others. A corsage of white pompoms was given to the honoree and refreshments featured yellow and white daisies with pastel tapered lights. The event celebrated Judy Gravely’s forthcoming marriage to Delbert Ray Dalton on August 2.

Walter Buchanan Frank Cocke Clara Hill Kermitt Amos Bruce Hughes Bonnie Humphries Lula Terry Carol Ann Cocke

DAR Group To Meet Saturday Afternoon

The Thomas Carter Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold its regular meeting Saturday at 2 30 p m in the home of Mrs Henry L Finch Java with Mrs G W Farson Jr as co host. Guest speaker Mrs H Frank Swicegood, former member, will report on the 78th Continental Congress NSCAR. Decisions of importance will be considered in the business session.

Thomas Carter Daughters of the American Revolution Henry L. Finch Java G. W. Farson, Jr H. Frank Swicegood 78Th Continental Congress NSCAR

Mrs Carolyn Parker Weds John Barton McDaniel

The marriage of Mrs Carolyn Pattisall Parker daughter of Mrs Ruby Pattisall and the late William H Pattisall to John Barton McDaniel of Norfolk son of the late Dr and Mrs Wyatt Young McDaniel Sr of Taylors SC occurred Saturday June 21 at two in Bethany Presbyterian Church. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev Ralph McCormick with Bill Cleveland at the organ. Guests were entertained at a church social hall reception. After a wedding trip the couple will reside at 831 Alma Drive Norfolk.

Carolyn Pattisall Parker Ruby Pattisall William Harlon Pattisall John Barton McDaniel Norfolk Wyatt Young McDaniel, Sr Taylors, S.C Bethany Presbyterian Church Ralph McCormick Bill Cleveland Thomas Thomas John W. Parrish A. L. Walker Harry Pattisall Hunt Hedrick Otha Taylor McDaniel Alma Drive

Miss Merricks Honored At Bridal Shower

Miss Gail Daniel hosted a lingerie shower for Miss Jo Anne Merricks whose wedding to Claude Swanson Owen is set for Saturday. Guests included Mrs. Anne Merricks and Mrs. J. C. Owen among others. gifts were opened and a bride doll displayed amid white decor.

Gail Daniel Gilmer Daniel Jo Anne Merricks Claude Swanson Owen Anne Merricks J. C. Owen Ralph Daniel Rex Turner Margaret Helley Vera Jean Yeatts Joan Owen Donna Daniel

Walker Willis Wedding Planned For Saturday

The wedding of Miss Jo Ann Willis and David Earl Walker is set for Saturday at 7 p.m. at West Main Church of God in Danville. The ceremony will be led by Rev. Fred D. Hopkins and Rev. John D. Walker. Walter Willis will give his daughter in marriage with a reception to follow at Mary's Diner.

Jo Ann Willis David Earl Walker West Main Church of God Fred D. Hopkins John D. Walker Indianola Walter Willis William Robert Snead Jr South Boston Thomas Lee Willis Danville Brady Boozer Columbus Gerald Moran Pamela Faye Willis Theresa Walker Debbie Moran Allen Moran Alan Walker Durham N.C Miss Freddie Willis Keith Munford Mary’s Diner Piney Forest Road

Barbara Arlene Pierce to wed Cecil Fuquay

Miss Barbara Arlene Pierce and Cecil Raymond Fuquay will marry. Barbara is a 1969 Bartlett-Yancey High School graduate and works for The Hanover Mills in Yanceyville. Cecil serves with the Caswell County Highway Department. The wedding is set for July 4 at Welcome Baptist Church in Blanch.

Willie C. Pierce Providence N.C Route One Barbara Arlene Cecil Raymond Fuquay Chester FE. Fuquay Blanch, N.C Miss Pierce Bartlett-Yancey High School Hanover Mills Yanceyville Fuquay Caswell County Highway Department Welcome Baptist Church Blanch

Innovative Future Fashion From 29 FIT Designers

New York AP Young designers at the Fashion Institute of Technology explored tomorrow's styles in a Burlington Hosiery Co sponsored project. The 29 students aged 18 to 26 created multipurpose bodywear from fur to metal, featuring detachable legs, tunics, over-garments and even a stretch lace bridal body stocking. The designs emphasize modesty with suggestive hints, not nudity, and include materials like vinyl, aluminum foil, and lace, aiming for toe to neck coverage with versatile components.

JOY Stilley New York Carte Blanche Fashion Institute of Technology Burlington Hosiery Co Howard A. Kaiser Burlington Christine Plastini Kais Lser

Auxiliary To Meet Tonight At 8 P.M.

The Hugh T. Williams Post 8977 Auxiliary will meet this evening at 8 o clock at the Post Home on North Main Street. Mrs. Jake Tate, president, requests full attendance.

Hugh T. Williams North Main Street Jake Tate

Adkins May Wedding Planned For Friday

The marriage of Miss Linda Dianne May daughter of Mr and Mrs Bennie Jake May Jr of Danville and Warrant Officer Candidate Danny Wayne Adkins of Fort Rucker Ala son of Mr and Mrs James Dudley Adkins of this city will take place on Friday June 27 at 7 pm in Riverview Baptist Church. Reverend Samuel L Greeson will perform the ceremony with open church relatives of the bridal couple invited.

Linda Dianne May Bennie Jake May Jr Danville Danny Wayne Adkins Fort Rucker Ala James Dudley Adkins Riverview Baptist Church Samuel L. Greeson

Poison pumpkin prank escalates in Michigan patch

PORT HURON AP reports on Halloween a Michigan farmer posted a warning sign to deter thieves reading Beware There is one poison pumpkin in this patch. He returned to find a second sign stating Now there are two indicating the prank escalated.

Port Huron Mich

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Jeane Dixon Dear Abby Abigail van Buren Abbey Nancy France Shor Thompson’s Old Maine Selby Arch Preserver Kittens Armistead Womack Clarence Millner Guy Goad Hillsville Delos Pulliam Derwood Lawrence Mayer Knollwood Place Mountain View Cemetery Irving Lewis Clyde Jorden Marstville Janice Faye Robert Lowells Young Thomas Lowell Young Ridgeway Martinsville John Hardin Price Kendrick James B. Marshall Marion R. Kendrick New York Paul Garber Dianna Faye Nunn Arlington Billy Lee Turner Route Three Hill Memorial Baptists Church Koehler Cabot Inman Clarence L. Nunn Mr. Nunn Robert Turner Bonnie Lou Handy Garfield Handy William Barry Isley William Ray Isley Kearfott Memorial Baptist Church Roland M. Brewer DAR Carolyn Parker Miss Merricks Clifton Pryor Pelham, N.C Memorial Hospital Charlie H. Boyd Helen Dunlap Clarksville Harcourt Herndon Virginia Haile Holbrook Avenue Ethel Dodson DeLand, Fla Vivian Walton Jacksonville, Fla Fannie D. Wiles Brown Lane Ray Trail Alpena, Mich Roger Hall Walker-w Willis Barbara Pierce Mr. Fuquay Harriett Scearce Lovely Lady Beauty Salon Holiday Inn Jane's Hair Fashions Sherwood Elaine Powers Rochelle Boyd Riverside Shopping Center
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