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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1966

Page

5

Frances Joan Wright Weds Franklin Delano Roach in Axton

The marriage of Frances Joan Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter L Wright Ridgeway to A2c Franklin Delano Roach son of Mrs Benjamin Roach took place March 3 at 8 pm in Axton Baptist Church The Rev Thomas E Lolley officiated The couple will reside in Charleston S C Mrs Moss Roach Martinsville was matron of honor and bridesmaids were Margaret Imogene Wright and Patricia Annette Wright The best man was Jack Roach Martinsville with ushers Harvey Wright Martinsville and Raymond R Roach Axton The couple plan a southern wedding trip and then live in Charleston S C both graduates of Drewry Mason High School He is stationed at Charleston Air Force Base.

Axton Frances Joan Wright Walter L. Wright Ridgeway Franklin Delano Roach Benjamin Franklin Roach Mr. Roach Axton Baptist Church Thomas E. Lolley Roland Kanade Moss Roach Martinsville Margaret Imogene Wright Patricia Annette Wright Jack Roach Harvey Wright Raymond R. Roach Charleston S.C Drewry Mason High School Charleston Air Force Base

Births Announced in Memorial Hospital Across North Carolina

Mr and Mrs Louis Edward Poteat Jr announce the birth of a daughter Kimberly Ann on February 27 at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Winford Leon Oakes announce a son Timothy Dwayne on February 17 at Memorial Hospital. Gina Marie born February 25 to Mr and Mrs Scearce. Rita Jean born February 25 to Mr and Mrs Billy Ray Lewis. Melinda Jane born February 25 to Mr and Mrs David Lee Gammon. Charles Leon born February 25 to Mr and Mrs Charles Eugene Campbell. Jesse Frantlin Goins II born February 27 to Mr and Mrs Jesse Franklin Goins Jr. Teresa Kaye born February 27 to Mr and Mrs James Daniel Bailey.

Louis Edward Poteat Jr Providence, N.C Rt. One Kimberly Ann Memorial Hospital Winford Leon Oakes Jefferson Court Apts Timothy Dwayne Frederick Wade Scearce Martin Ave Gina Marie Billy Ray Lewis Chatham Rita Jean David Lee Gammon Danville Rt. Two Melinda Jane Charles Eugene Campbell Ringgold Charles Leon Jesse Franklin Goins Jr Bel Air Drive Jesse Frantlin Goins II James Daniel Bailey Ruffin, N. C Teresa Kaye

Bridal Shower for Miss Sandra Jo Parton

Miss Ruth Motley hosted a lingerie shower Saturday night at her Gar land Street home in honor of Sandra Jo Parton whose engagement to Kenneth F. Grimes will wed this spring. Guests included Mrs. S. C. Parton and several other local women. corsage of white carnations was given to the honoree. bridal games and refreshments followed.

Ruth Motley Garland St Sandra Jo Parton Kenneth F. Grimes S. C. Parton Bobby C. Moore Wayne Moorefield Polly Appling Linda Stephens Carol Ellis Diane Motley O. B. Motley George Staton

Goren On Bridge Theme in Chicago Tribune Hand

In a bridge hand from 1966, East West vulnerability, South deals. West plays jack of diamonds against 3NT. Declarer wins with king and tests hearts while East ducks to cut South from the dummy. A complex sequence follows with squeeze possibilities and careful carding by West and East, culminating in a play that determines the setting trick and winners.

The Chicago Tribune West East South Declarer North Altho Queen of Diamonds De‘Clarer

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Clues Compilation

A list of crossword entries with numbered across clues including Bedouin headband snares merchantman Adriatic port and many more such as modern Christiania historic town Old West and other varied terms across literature geography and music clues

Adriatic Italy Modern Christiania Old Weat Isaac Boy Scouts of America L. A South Africa Compass Point

Junior Wednesday Club to Meet and Bazaar on Main Street

The Junior Wednesday Club meets March 9 at 8 p m in Main Street club rooms with Mrs A M Frix Jr as hostess. Miss Marian Heard will present a program and the meeting doubles as an Art Bazaar featuring members works. Display items due at Mrs James A Barr or Mrs Philip P Wilson by Tuesday 5 p m.

Main St A. M. Frix Jr Marian Heard James A. Barr Philip P. Wilson

Legion Auxiliary Unit 325 Meets Tuesday at 8

American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Unit 325 will meet Tuesday night at 8 o'clock with Mrs Clyde Clark at 124 Nor-Dan Drive. This is a business meeting and all members are asked to be present.

American Legion Auxiliary Clyde Clark Nor-Dan Drive

Nurses Will Hear Miss Cavey Tonight

A District Six Virginia Nurses Association meeting is set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Ferma E Hoover auditorium West Marin Street. Guest speaker is Miss Margaret Cavey of Richmond director of psychiatric nursing Department of Mental Hygiene and Hospitals Virginia. President Mrs Eleanor Herndon urges full attendance.

District Six Virginia Nurses Association Ferma E. Hoover West Marin St Margaret Cavey Richmond Department of Mental Hygiene and Hospitals State of Virginia Eleanor Herndon

Birth of daughter for Hupps of Hargrave Academy

Mr and Mrs Garrison Sche rich Hupp of Hargrave Military Academy Chatham announce the birth of a daughter Sarah Randolph born February 28 at Memorial hospital in Memorial City.

Garrison Scherich Hupp Hargrave Military Academy Chatham Sarah Randolph Memorial Hospital

Program Presented For Jr. Music Club

Miss Lavinia Aldridge led a folk songs and ballads program for the Junior Music Club on Sunday afternoon at 222 Virginia Ave. She defined ballads and read excerpts from narrative poems, with recorded musical selections illustrating the talk. Miss Margaret Berkeley opened with devotions, Roger Beck presided over a brief business session, and refreshments followed at social hour.

Lavinia Aldridge Elizabeth Clemens Virginia Ave Aldredge Margaret Berkeley Roger Beck

Robin Link Named Dean's List Student

Miss Robin Link daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry R Link of Hawthorne Drive is among UNC Chapel Hill seniors named to the Dean's List for the first semester Only 20 percent of students achieved this honor according to acting dean Frank M Duffey Link majors in political science and has been named consistently to the Dean's List since entering UNC uninterrupted recognition and strong academic record

Robin Link Harry R. Link Hawthorne Drive University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Frank M. Duffey Miss Link UNC

District VII Social Work Meeting Set in Keysville

District VII of the Virginia Council of Social Work will meet at Sheldon's Restaurant Keysville on Thursday March 10 at 10 am. Dr John T T Hundley director of public health and welfare at Lynchburg will speak on General Trends of Legislation and Attitudes Regarding Health Welfare and Education. William E Weddington Richmond council president will review the year's accomplishments and officers and board members for District VI will be elected. Attending from the local Social Service Bureau are Peggy Gaylor Patricia Greene Ann Cook and L M Tennant. Sheldon's is two miles north of Keysville off Highway 360.

Virginia Council of Social Work Sheldon’s Keysville John T. T. Hundley Lynchburg Wiliam E. Weddington Richmond Virginia Council Social Service Bureau Peggy Gaylor Patricia Greene Ann, Cook L. M. Tennant Danville

Hat Show Planned At Moseley Church

Circle Two of Moseley Memorial Methodist Church sponsors a benefit hat show this Friday and Saturday. Hours are 9 30 a m to 9 p m Friday with lunch at noon, and 10 a m to 3 p m Saturday. Proceeds go to the circle's missionary projects. Public invited.

Circle Two Moseley Memorial Methodist Church

Dessert to Honor Sorority Members Exemplar Degree Event

Beta Sigma Phi ritual of Jewel members eligible for the Exemplar degree will be entertained at a dessert Tuesday evening at 7 30 p m at the Charcoal House by BSP City Council. Hostess groups are Xi Iota Exemplar and Xi Alpha Psi Exemplar chapters.

Beta Sigma Phi BSP City Council Xi Iota Xi Alpha Psi

Dear Abby Columns on Education and Social Guidance

Abigails Dear Abby column letters discuss a 17 year old dating a 19 year old with parental disapproval over schooling, plus a jealous husband scenario and a teen refusing to afford things. Abby advises education catch up, personal conduct, and honest discussion with spouses. Readers’ questions address finances and social confines.

Abigail van Buren Abby Colledge

Pet forum explores cats and city life with questions

The piece examines felines as hunting and companion animals, noting their independence yet usefulness as rodent control. It also features a Q A column on urban dog ownership, guinea pig lifespans, horned lizards, and finch cage care with practical tips for city dwellers.

W. OH

Remembering Muriel Lawrence and the pure love myth

Dear Mrs Lawrence discusses a mother who funded a country home for her son and family. The letter-essay argues that true parenting requires self reflection, not expecting gratitude or ongoing memory from grown children. It emphasizes recalling past acts, resisting entitlement, and recognizing personal worth.

Mrs. Lawrence

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