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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1966

Page

5

Aguirre Discusses Cuba Role of Women and Red Infiltration

Dr Raphael Aguirre of Stratford College spoke to the Danville Branch of the AAUW detailing Cuba before and after Castro. He described advances for women, university gender balance, and labor reform, then warned of Communist infiltration in colleges and the need for vigilance. He, a Cuban refugee, praised the United States for its refuge to others like himself.

AAUW Dr. Aguirre Cuba Raphael Aguirre Stratford College Danville American Association of University Women Stratford Aguirre Mary Richardson Havana America Castro University of Havana Fidel Castro United States

Circle Hears Talk By Miss Rumbaugh

Miss Constance Rumbaugh spoke to the Blanche L. Watkins Circle of King's Daughters in Danville, sharing history of religious education on released time. Virginia data showed 89 teachers and about 42 060 pupils, with non-denominational curriculum approved by religious leaders.

Constance Rumbaugh Danville Blanche L. Watkins King’s Daughters C. J. Scholtenberger Country Club E. Forrest Neal Rumbaugh Gary Ind Virginia W. R. Henderson Henderson E. T. Moorefield Susie Williams

Missionary Partners program at West End church

The Christian Women’s Fellowship of the West End Christian Church will meet Wednesday March 23 at 8 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Miss Lois Clutter will present the program titled Our Missionary Partners.

Christian Women’s Fellowship of the West End

Supper and Programs At North Main Baptist Church

North Main Baptist Church will host Family Night with a covered dish supper Wednesday at 6 15 p m. At 7 30 the group assembles for study classes and at 8 15 John Allen home missionary will speak about his work in South Dakota.

North Main Baptist Church John Allen South Dakota

Dear Abby Duick Change Not Fast Enough

Dear Abby column exposes reader concerns about a suspected infidelity, awkward name mispronunciations, and cultural differences in address forms. A reader questions a husband’s behavior, another laments a deceased man’s housekeeper scandal, and a caller asks how to handle being named Marjorie versus Marge with Abby advising on American habits and offering contact details.

Abby Majorie Marge Marjorie Marge-oree England Charles Charlie Robert Koh

Radford College names junior residents for 1966-67

Radford College announces the sophomore class chosen as junior residents to serve as counselors in freshman dormitories under the dean of women's office. Selectees include Susan Carson Bettie Lackland Charlotte Reid Terry Vana Camille Walton and Carol Winkler with specific hall assignments listed. Brenda Marshall named alternate junior resident and noted as daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Marshall a home economics major and campus officer.

Radford Radford College Dean of Women's Office Susan Carson Waynesboro Bettie Lackland Norfolk Charlotte Reid Vienna Terry Vana Brightwaters N. Y Camille Walton Richmond Carol Winkler McLean Russell Hall Norwood Hall Tyler Brenda Marshall Danville Rt. Three Paul D. Marshall Home Economics Club

PTA Program Held On Physical Fitness

A Lee High PTA program on Physical Fitness packed the school gym. Miss Carolyn Cline led devotions Life in a Journey. Bill Bennett introduced staff and outlined objectives of the department. Tumbling square dancing broad jumps and fitness tests were demonstrated by students. District PTA meeting set for April 26 and a nominating committee was named. Homeroom honors went to Mrs Anne Dunevant and Mrs Anne Haskins.

Robert E. Lee Parent-Teacher Association Carolyn Cline Bill Bennett Lee Physical Education Department William Wolford Gaye Wolford Anne Haskins Wiliam EK Land Anne Dunevant

Pocahontas Council Holds Regular Meeting in Redmen's Hall

Tacoma Council No. 3 Degree of Pocahontas will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Redmen's Hall on West Main Street for its regular session.

Tacoma Degree of Pocahontas Redmen’s Hall West Main St

Summer breeze dress set pattern printed for mailing

Advertising copy for Marian Martin in The Danville Register selling Printed Pattern 9066 in textured rayon or linen fabrics. It lists sizes 1414 to 2414, fabric yardage for size 1614 dress and bolero, price 50 cents plus 15 cents shipping, and offers a free catalog coupon with mail order details and address in New York.

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

Norwood Woman's Club Supports Danville Center Project

The Norwood Woman's Club met Monday night with Mrs Robert Smith presiding. Ray Hayes spoke on the Danville Speech and Hearing Center and Ray Southard showed a film of a teacher at the Center. A $50 check was given to the Center for building funds. Refreshments followed.

Norwood Woman’s Club Robert Smith Norwood Drive Paul W. Hodge George Horstemeyer Ray Hayes Danville Speech and Hearing Center Ray Southard

Walton Coleman Couple To Marry In March Ceremony

Miss Bonnie Frances Coleman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Buford W Coleman of Danville, and Andrew S Walton, son of Mr and Mrs Andrew S Walton of Dry Fork, will wed Saturday March 26 at Design Methodist Church at 11 in the morning with open church for friends and relatives of the couple.

Bonnie Frances Coleman Buford W. Coleman Danville Andrew S. Walton Dry Fork Design Methodist Church

Club Meeting Set by Sen-Dral Club Chair

The regular meeting of the Sen-Dral Club is scheduled for Wednesday night at 8 o’clock at 300 South Woodberry Ave with Mrs. Eddie Allgood.

Sen-Dral Club Eddie Allgood South Woodberry Ave

Birthday Observed By Brenda Calloway

Brenda Diane Calloway celebrated her eighth birthday with a March 19 party at 718 Westover Drive hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Atron Calloway. The guest list included Laura Johnson Mary Hill Lori Barker Cindy Cooke Cindy Belcher Billie Cundiff Betty McBride Deborah Cindy Muriel Calloway Juanita Osborne Tammy Sandy Clark Cindy Anthony Kendrick Jerry Rigney Scott Belcher Tommie Arnold Michael Calloway Nancy Susan Towler Archie Towler Nelson Osborne Curtis Kendrick Curtis Towler George Calloway Mrs Towler Mrs Kendrick assisted in serving refreshments. The honoree received many gifts.

Brenda Diane Atron Calloway Westover Drive Laura Johnson Mary Hill Lori Barker Cindy Cooke Cindy Belcher Billie Cundiff Betty McBride Deborah Cindy Muriel Calloway Juanita Osborne Tammy Sandy Clark Anthony Karl Kendrick Jerry Rigney Scott Belcher Tommie Arnold Michael Call

Phi Alpha Psi Chapter elects officers for coming year

The Beta Sigma Phi Phi Alpha Psi Chapter held its regular meeting at Miss Yvonne Collis's Knobwood Terrace home. The slate includes Kay Moore as president Judy Jordan as vice president Yvonne Collis as recording secretary Judy Brown as corresponding secretary Brenda Grubbs as treasurer. A beauty session by Judy Jordan preceded the social hour.

Phi Alpha Psi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Yvonne Collis Knobwood Terrace Kay Moore Judy Jordan Miss Collis Judy Brown Brenda Grubbs Miss Jordan

Mismanaged Resources Bring Down South In Vulnerable Game

In a straightfor ward bidding sequence South, in a vulnerable game, sacrificed a 13 point hand to reach four spades. West led the jack of hearts, a sequence of spade, diamond, and trump plays followed, enabling East to defeat the contract. North later reflected that a different queen of spades lead might have altered the dummy’s entries and could have salvaged the game.

South Althe South North West East Read Declarer

Bridal Shower Honors Janet Reynolds Ahead of April Wedding

Miss Janet Reynolds receives a prenuptial shower hosted by Miss Lois Jefferson and Miss Joyce Green at 642 Arnett Blvd. on March 19. Guests included Mrs. Harold T. Reynolds, Mrs. James F. Pruitt, and family and friends, with corsage presents and green and white refreshments.

Janet Reynolds James F. Pruitt Jr Lois Jefferson Joyce Green Jefferson Arnett Blvd Harold T. Reynolds James F. Pruitt Robert McDowell H. A. Green Joseph Wells Kent Taylor Sam Joyce Clarence Wells Billy Smith Tommy Adkins Elmer Quisenberry Joan Reynolds

Winners Announced At Duplicate Bridge At Danville Club

Duplicate bridge was played at 14 tables at the Danville club’s regular game Monday night at the King of the Sea Restaurant. North South winners were Dr. and Mrs. John Stoneburner first, Mrs. Nelson Pearson and Mrs. A. R. Gravely second, Mrs. Fred B. Leggett and Mrs. E. P. Barnett third, and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bolton fourth. East West winners were George Edwards and Randall Wilmarth first, Mrs. John G. Witcher and Mrs. Charles Evans second, Bill Martin and Ken Witherspoon third, and Mrs. H. T. Gosney and Mrs. James L. Carter fourth.

Danville King of the Sea John Stoneburner Nelson Pearson A. R. Gravely Fred B. Leggett E. P. Barnett J. W. Bolton George Edwards Randall Wilmarth John G

Births Announced for Five Families in Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs David Marshall Beggarly of Garden Grove St announce the birth of a daughter Sharon Marie on March 14 in Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs John Henry Loftis of Sutherlin Rt Two announce the birth of a son John Christopher on March 14 in Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Landon Reynolds of Ingram Road announce the birth of a daughter Debra Susan on March 14 in Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Berkley Daniel of Chatham Rt Four announce the birth of a son Robert Grant on March 15 in Memorial. Mr and Mrs Davey Lee Moore of Gretna announce the birth of a daughter Vickie Lynn on March 15 in Memorial. Mr and Mrs Fred Randall Mills of Danville Rt Five announce the birth of a son Tony Randall on March 15 in Memorial.

David Marshall Beggarly Garden Grove St Sharon Marie Memorial Hospital John Henry Loftis Sutherlin John Christopher Landon Reynolds Ingram Road Debra Susan Berkley Daniel Chatham Rt. Four Robert Grant Davey Lee Moore Gretna Vickie Lynn Fred Randall Mills Danville Rt. Five Tony Randall

Purcellville couple visit Virginia cousin after funeral

Personal Captain and Mrs. Herbert Blackwood of Purcellville arrived yesterday to spend a few days with cousin Mrs Linwood L Wilson on Virginia Ave. The obituary attendance prompts note that many have returned home after attending the funeral of Mrs Bertha Woods Slade on Monday, including Mrs Frank Ray and Dr and Mrs Charles M Gay of Charlotte NC, Mrs Philip R Taylor, Mrs William F Gilliam of Raleigh NC, Rev and Mrs Jo Edwin Carter of Hickory NC, Mr and Mrs Frank Woods Carter, Mr and Mrs Tom Morris, and William A Sgeohegan of Martinsville.

Herbert Blackwood Purcellville Linwood L. Wilson Virginia Ave Bertha Woods Slade Frank Ray Charles M. Gay Charlotte N.C Philip R. Taylor Wiliam F. Gilliam Raleigh Jo Edwin Carter Hickory Frank Woods Carter F Tom Morris William A. Sgeohegan Martinsville

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