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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1966

Page

2

Fur by the Yard reshapes fur selling in New York

Nat Leffeld of Janice International in midtown Manhattan lays out a new concept selling fur by the yard. He sews skins together to create yardage for rugs and garments, offering savings of about half or more versus ready-made furs while supplying department stores and home seamstresses. He cautions against pricey furs like mink and leopard.

New York NEA Nat Leffeld Nat Janice International Midtown Manhattan Leffeld

Bridal Honor Paid Yeats Home Scene to Mary Alice Young

Mrs E Fulton Neal hosted a luncheon at 119 Robertson Ave honoring Miss Mary Alice Young ahead of her August marriage to Colin Paul Ferguson. Guests included Mrs Robert Baskerville Young and Mrs J W Farrar among others. a garcinia corsage and china gift marked the occasion. green and white buffet décor featured white cupid in a sonata petunia arrangement.

E. Fulton Neal Robertson Ave Mary Alice Young Colin Paul Ferguson Miss Young Robert Baskerville Young J. W. Farrar Thesdames A. G. Carter Herndon S. Peirce Bruce W. Glass Garland L. Moore Jerry Lee Wyatt A. Ray Martin Robert N. Harper Lisbeth P. Lea Charles &. Haynsworth Jr Frank E. Hudgins Ernest L. Neal

Seism Brown Couple to Marry Tonight in Brethren Church

Miss Nancy Leigh Brown daughter of Albert M. Brown and Mrs. Alton F. Attaway will wed Don Wayne Seism son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Seism Saturday June 25 at 8 o’clock in the First Church of the Brethren Glen Oak Drive. Reverend Andrew Yelton will conduct the ceremony with music by organist Harold Wells and vocalist James Heffinger.

Nancy Leigh Brown Albert M. Brown Alton F. Attaway Sulphur Springs Tex Don Wayne Seism Austin Seism Taisby Church of the Brethren Glen Oak Drive Andrew Yelton Musie Harold Wells James Heffinger Brown Michael Hudson Charles Henderson Danville Glenn Soyars Richmond Scism Roger L. Dalton Kenneth Serfass Nazareth Brildal

Winners Named in Dan River Duplicate Bridge Event

The Dan River Duplicate Bridge Club held a Thursday evening game at the Schoolfield Recreation Center with 30 players. In the North South group, first place went to Bill Martin and Howard Scarboro, with Mrs. John Torrence and Mrs. Ben Rollins second and the Boltons third. East West winners were first C T Givens and Dr. David S Stoner, with Dr. Henry Nakdimen and Dr. Herbert Sil verman third.

Dan River Duplicate Bridge Club Schoolfield Recreation Center North South John Torrence Ben Rollins Bill Martin Howard Scarboro Bill Bolton East West Irving Markowitz C.T. Givens David S. Stoner Henry Nakdimen Herbert Silverman

Herndon Wedding Guests Arrive for Glenda Herndon Payne nuptials

Out of town guests gather for the marriage of Miss Glenda Dianne Herndon and Jerry Payne at School Held Methodist Church on Saturday June 25 at 7 30 p m. Guests include Mr and Mrs Russell Settle Mrs Nora Boaze of Lynchburg Miss Alice Payne of Norfolk Mr and Mrs Thomas Rigney Linda Risney Mr and Mrs Roger Kent and Frit Tauku Miss Julie Anne Guill Balti more Md Mr and Mrs David McHaney Narnia Mr and Mrs Eugene Walton Miss Joy Leiza Walton Dayton OH Mr and Mrs Ieevin Horner Richmond Dr and Mrs GR Smith Jr and children Shawsville and Mr and Mrs J A Panella Chesapeake

Glenda Dianne Herndon Jerry Wedding Payne Russel Settle Nora Boaze Lynchburg Alice Payne Norfolk Thomas Rigney Linda Risney Roger Kent Tauku Julie Anne Guill Baltimore David McHaney Narnia Eugene Walton Joy Leiza Walton Dayton Ohio Ieevin’ Horner Richmond GR. Smith Jr Shawsville J. A. Panella Chesapeake

Crowders Host Rehearsal Party At Crowder Home

Miss Hallie Crowder and Mrs. Gerald Mahaffee hosted an after rehearsal party Thursday night at 122 Sherwood Drive for the Crowder Nelson wedding party. Miss Susan Elliott and Mrs. George Lee Robinette greeted guests at the door and poured punch. The refreshment table featured shasta daisies and yellow candles in silver holders. About 35 guests attended.

Hallie Crowder Gerald Hl. Mahaffee Crowder Sherwood Drive Crowder-Nelson Susan Elliott Richmond George Lee Robinette

Miss Susie Farmer Honored At Picnic

Memorial Hospital night supervisor Miss Susie Farmer, retiring June 30 after long service, was honored at a picnic June 22 at Oven No 8, Balloon Park. About 120 attended with hospital employees, families, friends and relatives.

Susie Farmer Memorial Hospital Oven No. 8 Ballou Park

Ruffle Sleeve Skimmer Pattern 9091 Offers DIY Fashion

Welfare fashion pages promote a digirani ruffle sleeve skimmer pattern 9091 for teen 12 size 32 yards 45 inch fabric. The ad details price fifty cents per pattern plus 15 cents extra for first class handling and mail to Jiarian Maria Regis ter Publishing Co Pattern Dept New York with name address size and zip. Catalog offer promises summer wear and a free pattern catalog.

Tris Jiarian Maria Register Pubishing Co West New York

Women of the Moose to Install Danville Chapter 1322 Officers

Women of the Moose Chapter 1322 in Danville will install officers Saturday at 7 p m at the Moose Lodge on Greensboro highway. A covered dish supper and dance with The Fabulous Fingers will follow at 8 p m. Members are asked to attend and bring a covered dish.

Danville Women of the Moose Moose Greensboro Highway Fabulous Fingers

Wilmarths Host Rehearsal Dinner for Son’s Wedding

Mr and Mrs Randall James Wilmarth entertained about 20 guests at their home for an aft rehearsal dinner honoring their son Terry Lee Wilmarth and Miss Julia Ann Dotson. The couple were to wed later that day at West Main Baptist Church Magnolias and summer flowers decorated the home.

Randall James i Wilmarth Terry Lee Willmarth Julia Ann Dotson West Main Baptist Church

Arnn-Storne Wedding Guests Listed for June Ceremony

Out of town guests attend the wedding of Miss Voncele Stowe and Harold Wayne Arno set for Saturday at 7 p m in the First Pentecostal Church. Names include Edgar and Mrs Lewis Newport News Biloxi Miss Reed Aron, Harold Johnson Jr and Mrs Nicholades Arlington, Mrs Shields Baldwin Kaoanoke, Rev Curtiss Stowe Leaksville, M O Hopkins, Dave McElrath, L Aaron Burrell Greenville S C, J C Davis Atlanta, Rev F V Ellenberg Franklinville, Rev J V Ellenberg Sr and Vinson Ellenberg Burlington, Kyle Simmerman Greensboro and Mrs Vernon Synan Hopewell.

Voncele Stowe Harold Wayne Arno Harold Arno Henry Taylor Curtis Stowe Edsar Lewis Rachel Yeatts Edgar Lewis Newport News iGene Aron Biloxi Harold B. Johnson Jr George Nicholades Arlington Anna Shields Fannie Baldwin Kaoanoke Curtiss Stowe Leaksville N.C M. O. Hopkins Dave McElrath L. Aaron Burrell Greenville S. C J. C. Davis Atlanta

Gurleys Host Rehearsal Dinner for Dennis Gurley and Pamela Jordan

Mr and Mrs Odes Benjamin Gurley of Hickory NC entertained guests at a rehearsal dinner at the Country Club Inn honoring their son Dennis Eugene Gurley of Martinsville and Miss Pamela Elizabeth Jordan. The couple wed this afternoon at First Bancist Church with a pink and white motif in decorations and attendees including the bridal party and out of town guests.

Odes Benjamin Gurley Hickory N.C Country Club Dennis Eugene Gurley Martinsville Pamela Elizabeth Jordan

Paynes Host Rehearsal Dinner for Daughter’s Wedding

Mr and Mrs John S Payne hosted a rehearsal dinner at Midtown Motor Hotel honoring their son Jerry Payne and Miss Disnne Hern don ahead of their marriage today AID guests included bridal party members Joel Herndon Drewry Herncon Julia Ann Guill Edward Lee Guill Tom Rigney Eugene Walton Bobby Burnevi Morris John T Payne Linda Rigney Joy Leigh Walton Velma Taylor David Arnn Virginia Holley and Rev Karl L Crowe

Jerry Payne Disnne Herndon John S. Payne Midtown Motor Hotel Joel Herndon Drewry Herncon Julia Ann Guill Edward Lee Guill Tom Rigney Eugene Walton Bobby

Miss Linda Dallas Planned Wedding Fete At Lunch

Miss Linda Dallas, prospective bride, honored at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Foster Byrant in Spring Garden. Attendees included Mrs. Raleigh Dallas and Mrs. Elwood Hudson among others as plans for her July 30 marriage to Layne Hudson were highlighted.

Linda Dallas Frank Byrant Foster Byrant L. P. Moss Spring Garden Layne Hudson Raleigh Dallas Elwood Hudson Sir. Hudson Charles Dallas David Giles Clydene Giles Betty Ruth Owen John Scott E. H. Dodson Russell East Jr

Past Pocahontas Club Formed with New Officers

A Past Pocahontas Club of Wyanelte Council No 22 Decree of Pocahontas has been organized. Officers named for the year include President Maybell Mustain, Vice President Grace Gabbert, Secretary-Treasurer Juliet Prillaman, Chaplain Maye Van Hook, and Publicity Chair Ruth Burgess. The meeting was at Mrs Eva Haywood’s home and followed by a watermelon feast.

Pocahontas Club de &Ree Pocahonta,y Eva Haywood Great Pocahontas Virginia Maybell Mustain Grace Gabbert Juliet Prillaman Maye van Hook Ruth Burgess

Dear Abby’s Advice Column Highlights Family Conflicts

A Series of Dear Abby letters show tensions over housing with a divorced neighbor, sister jealousy over childcare, and a controlling husband. Counselors advise the daughter to stop nagging, the sisters to trade turns, and a medical check for the abusive spouse, with Abby’s contact options.

When Brothers Fight How to Foster Respect at Home

A mother asks if older children should protect younger siblings after a fight. The expert says age isn’t a defense for vandalism or property harm and urges enforcing boundaries. Respect for each child’s rights, ownership, and parental enforcement are key to healthier brotherly relations. Cain referenced as caution.

Mrs. Lawrence Billy the Kid

Goren On Bridge By Charles H Gogren CS 1344

Weekly bridge quiz presents six hands with questions on bidding and responses. Scenarios include vulnerable and nonvulnerable play, partner openers, and both sides’ objectives, inviting readers to propose bids and plan strategies.

Charles H. Gogren The Chicago Tribune Atingiz Vdakn

Births for Teague Batterton and Lampley families

Mr and Mrs Hugh Alen Teague of Myrtle Ave announce the birth of a son Douglas Earl on June 21 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Donald W Batterton of Fort Leonard Wood announce a daughter Sherrie Marlaine born June 13 at Post Hospital. Batterton is the daughter of Rev and Mrs Roy L Hall of Cascade. Mr and Mrs Charles David Lampley of 409 Lansbury Drive announce a daughter Sandra Winn born June 22 at Memorial Hospital.

Hugh Alen Teague Myrtle Ave Douglas Earl Memorial Hospital Donald W. Batterton Fort Leonard Wood Sherrie Marlaine The Post Hospital Betterton Roy L. Hall Cascade Charles David Lampley Lansbury Drive Sandra Winn

Local travel notes and family visits reported

Miss Karen Gourley returns to 140 Guilford St from Fort Lauderdale after a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Terry B Merricks and daughter Kathy. Cmdr. Thomas W Turner of NAS Oceana will spend the weekend with his mother Mrs G M Turner and attend the George Washington High School Class of 1941 reunion. Mr and Mrs William Ted Emerson and family of Berkeley Calif arrive Saturday to visit their mothers, Mrs Emerson being the former June Byrd. Mrs Lucille Martin of Harrison St returns from Dublin where she visited her mother Mrs Maude Fitzgerald.

Karen Gourley Guilford St Fort Tanderdale Fla Terry B. Merricks Kathy Cmdr Thomas W. Turner Naval Air Station Oceana Sirs G. M. Turner Northmont Blvd George Washington High School William Ted” Emerson Berkely, iCalif Emerson June Byrd Lucille Martin Harrison St Dil_Wwyn Maude Fitzgerald

Lawn Shower for Miss Judy Cox Before July 9 Wedding

A lawn shower honored Miss Judy Cox, who will wed Kerry Luther on July 9, at the home of Miss Wade on Martin Ave. Hosted by Miss Linda Bragg Miss Dean na Wade and Mrs. Larry Pat ton the event drew 40 guests. Lawn games and refreshments accompanied gift giving.

Judy Cox Kerry Luther Linda Bragg Deanna Wade Larry Patton Miss Wade Martin Ave

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