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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1977
Page
5
Obituary notices report Dorothy Carden Allen 62 of Scottsburg NC dies at home with two sons and two daughters among survivors. Dennis Lee of Danville VA dies in Semora NC. services set at Greater Brandon Chapel Baptist Church. Garland Turner 77 of Fort Lauderdale FL dies after long Danville VA ties. funeral at Fannin Funeral Home.
Prison officials report a shakedown at the State Penitentiary netted about 100 sharpened instruments and a pipe bomb head, hidden around the facility. No inmates were charged, as the aim was to remove materials and drugs found, including marijuana plants and prescription forms.
A federal appeals court overturned Joseph H. Donovan’s rape conviction, citing prejudice from using the same jurors in a second trial after an automobile unauthorized use acquittal. Fourteenth Circuit warned that rights to an impartial jury were breached when seven jurors served both trials despite admonitions. The rape claim was that Donovan invaded a bedroom and raped the complainant.
The Danville Association for Special Olympics will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at Langston Junior High School to elect officers and a new board. The public is invited. The group aims to promote wholesome recreation, fitness and teamwork for local mentally retarded citizens.
James Cross aged 68 of Yanceyville died Monday at 1:20 p.m. in Memorial Hospital of Danville after five weeks of declining health. A Davidson County native, he owned a Caswell County saw mill and was a member of Lick Creek Baptist Church. Survived by his wife Bonnie Mae Cross, daughter Faye Batts of Yanceyville, son James Wayne Cross of Raleigh, three daughters in Denton and Raleigh, a granddaughter, and a sister. Funeral at First Carroll Spivey on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Burial in the church cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. at Hooper Funeral Home.
Fayetteville teen vonne Rene Ratchford, 17, crowned Miss Black Teenape World of North Carolina, will compete July 22 to 30 in Roanoke. She also won Miss Talent and Miss Together. earns a four-year college scholarship. First runner-up Hene Relves gets a four-year scholarship. Felicia Wimbish earns modeling school scholarship.
The U S Supreme Court ruled that Virginia lawyers may advertise fees for routine services such as wills and uncontested divorces. Reactions split, with some predicting public benefit through lower costs, while others fear ads will harm the profession. State and Virginia Bar officials plan reviews as rules adjust to the ruling.
Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez started a state visit with an open carriage ride through Williamsburg with embassy staff and Venezuelan press. He greeted tourists, kissed a girl, and toured the capitol, governor’s mansion, and Powell Waller House. He noted Caracas temperatures and planned dinners at Carters Grove and Lightfoot House before heading to Washington.
Applications are being accepted for kindergarten through fourth grade at Southall Christian School opening this fall. David Testerman will administer the school operated by Southall Baptist Church on Southampton Avenue. The board notes one classroom per grade with state certified teachers and transport available on request in Danville area. Kindergarten hours are 8:30 to noon, with other times matching Danville Public Schools. Call 797-1761 for more information.
Dorothy Day Jumper, 40, of Callands, was arrested and charged with feloniously assaulting Willie Lee Prunty by cutting him in the neck with a pocketknife. Prunty was treated at The Memorial Hospital of Danville and Jumper posted a $1,000 bond. Local scout leaders attended a Wood Badge training at Camp Ottawi sponsored by the Blue Ridge Mountains Council.
Danville police charged three youths aged 14 and 15 with breaking and entering and larceny in a break in at Klaffs Junk Yard, 109 Newton Street. Det. Capt. C W Howerton said the boys were seen leaving the building and fled as officers arrived. they were cornered an hour later and likely to face additional charges for other recent break ins.
Danville Life Saving Crew marked a debt-free status for the first time since its 1945 founding. President Rea credited a Nov 4 1976 Crew Appreciation Day that raised over $45,000, plus more than $300,000 in capital improvements and new equipment funded by local citizens. The group logged 4,851 calls and 96,196 man-hours in 1976–77, with ongoing training and expanded public medical classes.
Governor Mills Godwin announced the reappointment of W Townes Lea of Danville and H Merrill Pasco of Richmond to the State Council of Higher Education for four year terms.
The NC House approved 59 to 36 a bill to reduce simple possession penalties to a $100 fine with no jail for first offenses. Second and later offenses retain higher penalties, while dealing penalties stay unchanged. Supporters cite rehabilitation, opponents warn of reduced judge discretion.
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