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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1966

Page

5

Venus Observed to Be Presented at Mary Washington College

Mary Washington College begins its third 1965-66 drama season production Venus Observed in duPont Theatre for March 10 11 and 12 at 815 nightly. Christopher Fry comedy stars Gigi Grill Bud Helmen Don Reed with local and student cast members supported by Norma Bailey and Nancy Shackelford as assistants and Elaine Jenkins directing.

Fredericksburg Mary Washington College Department of Dramatic Arts and Speech duPont Theatre Albert R. Klein Department of Dramatic Arts and Speech Christopher Fry Mary Washington College Petersburg Gigi Grill Perpetua Bud Helmen Hereward Don Reed Edgar Kay Boyd Hilda Taylor-Snell Norfolk Susan Palmer Jessie Dill Alexandria Michelle Black Rosalie Fleming Richmond Paul Biauchinsky Herbert Reedbeck George Blain Captain Fox Reddleman Jim Herr Dominic Dick Wiley Bates Norma Bailey Troutville Nancy Shackelford Gloucester Point Elaine Jenkins Judy Miller Scottsville J. M. Synge duPont

Tidewater Kiva Session With Piankatank Council March Meet

The 70th session of Kiva No. 1 of Tidewater joins Piankatank Council No. 14 at Red Aren's Hall Deltaville on Monday March 14 at 11 am Mrs Leona Weston Mehewi presides Clarisey Montgomery gives welcome and response Will be by Mrs Leonard Haywood Great Prophetess Seating of officers by Shenandoah Council No 35 under Mrs Pete Corbell past Great Pocahontas and secretary of the National League Unwritten work by Red Wing Council No 10 led by Mrs Thelma Shackleford Degree work by Onawa Council No 38.

Kiva No. 1 Tidewater Piankatank Council No Red Aren’s Hall Deltaville Leona Weston, Mehewi Clarisey Montgomery Leonard Haywood Shenandoah Council No. 35 Pete Corbell Great Pocahontas The National League Red Wing Council No. 10 Thelma Shackleford Onawa Council No. 38

Hat Show Planned By Brosville PTA

The Brosville Parent-Teacher Association sponsors a hat show benefit and party on Saturday March 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Brosville Elementary School. Free refreshments will be served and proceeds support PTA projects. The public is invited.

Brosville Parent-Teacher Association Brosville PTA

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Willie Annie Stephens at Home

Mrs Dudley Clayton and Mrs Curtis Walsh hosted a miscellaneous shower for the bride Linda Singleton, at 136 Laramie Circle. Guests included Mrs Thurston Singleton and Mrs Arnie Stephens with others, a camellia corsage and crystal gift were given amid pink camellia decor.

Willie Annie Stephens Linda Singleton Dudley Clayton Curtis Walsh Walsh Laramie Circle Thurston Singleton Arnie Stephens Mr. Stephens Mesdames Burl Gardner Mabel Thaxton James Cole Charlie Newman Vince Buettner Wayne Johnson Elbert Boyd Ernest Talley Howard Cowan Cecil Harris Jerry Meadows Lloyd Chaney Willie Peeler John Hylton Irma Yarbrough

Waistline News Pattern 9256 for Misses Sizes 10-18

The ad promotes Marian Martin pattern 9256 for Misses sizes 10 through 18 with a front gathered waist and adjustable belt via a casing. It notes fabric choice of cotton, neck options, size 16 yardage, price fifty cents, and mailing cost of 15 cents per pattern for first class handling. Include name, address, zip, size, and style number when ordering.

Marian Martin Danville Register Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N.Y

Moorefield Payne Marriage Today in Yanceyville

Miss Carollyn Leon Payne and Alfred Dunmeath Moorefield wed in a 7 o'clock ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Yanceyville North Carolina. Parents named on both sides. Open church will host friends and relatives. no formal invitations issued.

Yanceyville N. C Carollyn Leon Payne Ralph Leon Payne Alfred Dunmeath Moorefield Frank J. Moorefield Milton Mr. Moorefield First Baptist Church

Winners Announced At Duplicate Bridge Night in Danville

The Danville Duplicate Bridge Club held its regular Monday game at King of the Sea Restaurant with 44 players. In the North-South pairings, first.place went to Mrs B T Harvey Jr and Mrs Marie Kotelec and second to Dr and Mrs David S Stoner. third to Mr and Mrs Ernest Jones and J W Bolton. fourth to Mrs Ernest Jones and J W Bolton. East-West winners included first place Mrs Irvin Payne and Mrs O B Peatross. second to Mrs Patsy Keesee and Mrs Ronnie Belon. third to George Edwards, Bill Martin. fourth to Dr Victor Matney and Dr Robert Young.

Danville Duplicate Bridge Club King of the Sea B. T. Harvey Jr Marie Kotelec Nelson Pearson A. R. Gravely David S. Stoner Ernest Jones J. W. Bolton Irvin Payne O. B. Peatross Patsy Keesee Ronnie Belon George Edwards Bill Martin Victor Matney Robert Young

Rush Party Held By BSP Members

Gamma Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority hosted a rush party at sponsor Mrs. William B. Connock’s Summit Road home Monday night. Guests were welcomed by hostess Mrs. Hugh Wyatt. prizes for best children’s costume went to Mrs. Cathy Shelton. Co-hostess Mrs. Omer Glenn served refreshments. A follow up tea for rushees is planned for Sunday, March 27 at 4 p.m. at Mrs. Connock’s home with hostess Mrs. Donald Goss.

Council Meeting Set This Evening

Tacoma Council No 3 Degree of Pocahontas will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Redmen s Hall on West Main St All members are asked to be present.

Tacoma Degree of Pocahontas Redmen’s Hall West Main ‘St

Local Births and Visits Highlight Community Notes

Mrs. Stanley Heist of Philadelphia visits her mother on West Main Street. Mr and Mrs J Miller Thomas and daughter Ann from Raleigh visited Mrs Thomas's parents on West Main over the weekend. Memorial Hospital reports several births: Van Buren Knick II, Perry Lee, Angie Lisa, Pamela Susan, Brian Keith, Patrick Clay, and Thomas Anthony. Pvt Charles Harden Burnette on leave from Fort Jackson plans to report to Fort Gordon after leave. Knick, Bar ber, Pruitt, Gallaher Jr, Reynolds, English, Wade are named with birth dates February 28 to March 2 and recipients in Memorial Hospital.

J. Miller Thomas Ann Raleigh ON. OG Thomas Paul D. Cochran West Main St Charles Harden Burnette Jesse L. Burnette Fort Jackson 5. C Fort Gordon Raymond Lusby Knick Dublin Court van Buren Knick II Memorial Hospital Dewey James Pruitt Dry Fork Angie Lisa Eugene Matthew Gallaher Jr Ringgold, Rt. Two Pamela Susan Sammie Lee Reynolds Chatham Rt. Four Brian Keith Curtis Clay English Rt. Six Patrick Clay

Dear Abby: Good-by gifts and bored marriages

Dear Abby explains good-by gifts are usually from the one who stays, not the departing partner, and answers readers about a husband leaving Portland, a 28 year old son divorcing after five years of marriage, and a waitress facing customers pulling her apron strings. Abby advises couples to seek counseling, notes that a marriage may end for reasons beyond boredom, and explains the “good-by” concept with practical insight.

Abby Portland San Francisco

Clergymen and human limits in ministry practice

Clergy face normal human traits and anxieties despite preparation for worship. The inner voice aids guidance yet clergymen cannot please everyone every time, much as a ball player cannot hit a home run in every at bat.

Bassett Flower Show Set By Council Leaders

Bassett The Bassett Council of Garden Clubs will host a Spring Flower Show on Friday April 15 at the Bassett Community Center. Seven clubs form the council with two groups rotating sponsorship and four clubs Garden Gate Dig and Dream Pocahontas and Pocahontas Auxiliary. Mrs W F Hollandsworth Pocahontas Garden Club Auxiliary is general chairman as committees are formed for final plans.

Bassett Bassett Council of Garden Clubs Bassett Community Center Garden Gate Dig and Dream Pocahontas and Pocahontas W. F. Hollandsworth Pocahontas Garden Club

Birthday Celebrant George T. McGuire Honored at Home

George Thomas McGuire, age 65, was honored Sunday at his Grove Street home by his wife and daughter Mrs. J R Keesee of Yanceyville Road. A buffet luncheon was served for about 40 guests including several out of town attendees: Homer McGuire of Alexandria Charlie McGuire and daughter Jacqueline of Martinsville Owen McGuire of Laurinburg Janie Riddle of Draper Joe Cancemi of Greensboro and Arnold Terry of Collinsville.

George Thomas McGuire Grove St J. R. Keesee Yanceyville Road Homer McGuire Alexandria Charlie McGuire Jacqueline Martinsville Owen McGuire Laurinburg N. C Janie Riddle Draper Joe Cancemi Greensboro Arnold Terry Collinsville

Meeting Scheduled By Church Women

The March meeting of the Women of Northview Presbyterian Church will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the church on the Franklin Turnpike. Mrs. Robert Stephens will present the program and Mrs. R. E. Bethune is hostess.

Women of Northview Presbyterian Church Franklin Turnpike Robert Stephens R. E. Bethune

Jayne's Vermifuge P-W and R-W for Worms

Medical experts warn that pin and round worms infest about half of those examined and entire families can be affected. Jayne's Vermifuge uses a scientific coating to deliver ingredients into the bowels where worms are killed quickly for Pin-Worms and Round Worms. Special tablets suit both children and adults and emphasize safe, easy dosing.

Jayne

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MW College Kive Brosville PT Mrs. Stephens Moorefield-Payne BSP Stanley Heist Philadelphia, Pa E. T. Estes S. G. Matley Glenwood Perry Lee Barber Hughes St Perry Lee Jimmy Carson Wade Providence, N. C Thomas Anthony Arch 1 Dear Abby Abigail van Buren Los Angeles Cal Eearthes Sia Vt Se Dewey Swicegood Swicegood Bassett Council George T. McGuire Mouchi Swingers Bryant Vek
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