Fine Arts Festival at George Washington High School
George Washington High School hosts a two section Fine Arts Festival Tuesday from 7 AM to 1 PM featuring GWIS student artwork including photography painting and sculpture plus a pottery wheel demonstration. Performances begin at 7 PM with the concert choir presenting Captain Noah and Its Floating Zoo followed by drama’s The Sexes at 8 PM and Cross Section of American Big Band Music at 8 30 PM.
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George Washington High School
GWIS
Noah
Lts Floating Zoo
Deaths And Funerals Mamie Dixon Gunnell 73
Mamie Dixon Gunnell 73 of Danville died Saturday morning in Roman Eagle Memorial Home after three years as patient. A Pittsylvania native, she was a nursing aide at Memorial Hospital of Danville before retirement. Survived by four sons Lynwood Gunnell Danville Hudson Gunnell Chatham Calvin Gunnell Jr Peters burg Bobby Gunnell Springfield. one daughter Jean G Ruffin Camp Springs Md. one brother Henry Dixon Silverdale Md. two sisters Estelle Spearman and Eva D Woodell Danville. ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. from Wrenn Yeatts Chapel by Rev Billy Hutcherson. Burial Highland Burial Park. Family at home of son Lynwood Gunnell 149 Fairfield Ave.
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Roman Eagle Memorial Home
Pittsylvania County
Willie
Lucy Mills Dixon
Danville
Memorial Hospital of
Calvin Gunnell
Gunnell Wan
Pentecostal
Holiness
F Aidh
Wrenn-Yeatts
Billy Hutcherson
Highland Burial Park
Lynwood Gunnell
Fairfield Avenue
Mrs Simpson Dies At Age 85 In Spartanburg
Mrs Ozemba Riddle Simpson 85 of Spartanburg died Friday night in Spartanburg Convalescent Center. Born in Pittsylvania County she was daughter of John Frazer Riddle and Martha Hedrick Riddle. Widow of Hunter Joel Simpson survived by two daughters, a son, three sisters, two brothers and 10 grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 2 p.m. at Payneton United Methodist Church with Rev. Donald R. Davidson. interment Hillcrest. Body at Scott Funeral Home with visitation Monday 7 to 9 p.m.
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Ozemba Riddle Simpson
Spartanburg, D.C
Spartanburg Convalescent Center
Pittsylvania County
John, Frazer ,Riddle
Martha Jane Hedrick Riddle
Hunter Joel Simpson
Payneton
Joe Oldham
Fresno
Calif
Frank Smith
Spartanburg
Vernon R. Simpson
Carthage
N.C
Lewis F. Riddle
Gary H. Riddle
R.H. Thomas
Danville
CS. Frazer
Lynch Station
LA. Warren
Middleburg
Payneton United Methodist Church
Donald R. Davidson
Hillcrest Burial Park
Lechner Plans Virginia Walk Through Danville Campaign
Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Lechner visits Danville for a two day state walk to gain support for his candidacy. A Sunday reception at the Holiday Inn precedes a Monday morning march at 7 30 am from the southern city limits on Rt 28 along S Main Street through downtown to Rt 29 north. The trip aims to back a mandatory sentencing bill for violent and repeat criminals.
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Ora Lechner
Virginia
Danville
S. Main Street
N. Main Street
Lechner
General Assembly
Migrant workers guided to training and aid programs
Field workers visit seasonal laborers to explain aid and job counseling options. Referrals come from churches or individuals, leading to meetings with counselors. Participants may pursue technical training at Inca Community College or enroll in a residential vocational center in Rich Square, North Carolina.
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U.S
Inca Community College
Rich Square
N.C
Landon Wyatt Injured In Two Car Collision
Landon Wyatt, 25, of Yanceyville, remained in guarded condition Saturday night in the ICU at Memorial Hospital Danville after a two car crash in Caswell County around 7 30 am on Route 150. Trooper J G Lucas said Wyatt crossed the center line and struck a truck driven by Floyd Junior Stone. No charges were filed pending further investigation.
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Yanceyville
Landon Wyatt
Memorial Hospital
Danville
Caswell County
North Carolina
J.G. Lucas
Lucas
Wryatt
Floyd Junior Stone
Democratic Women Criticize Howell at Abingdon Convention
Democratic women at the Virginia Federation of Democratic Women convention criticized Howell for a scheduling conflict that prevented a joint appearance with Andrew Miller. Howell sent a 19 year old from Coeburn to speak while his wife’s attendance was also ruled out.
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Bypat Brennan
Associated Press
Virginia Federation of Democratic Women
Abingdon
Ben Berry
Federation
Adv
Andrew Miller
Henry Howell
Coeburn
Miller
Kitty Cox
Saltville
Winchester
Gouchland County
Frank Boling
Howell News
Martha Fowlkes Academy to Present Applause 77 Dance Show
Martha Fowlkes Academy of Dance presents Applause 77 May 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. in George Washington High School auditorium. Proceeds benefit Danville charities including Fred T. Hatcher Center and Danville Life Saving Crew. Performers range from classical to contemporary. Act I Lets Dance features ballet and tap. Act II includes Snow White excerpt and Chorus Line among numbers. Tickets from Exchange members or by calling 799-2081 or 792-9106 or at the box office.
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Applause
Martha Fowlkes Academy of Dance
George Washington High School
Danville Exchange Club
Fred T. Hatcher Center
Danville Life Saving Crew
Danvers
Vikki Rimmer
Jim Phillips
Net earnings for DRI at 57 cents a share
Dan River Inc. reported first quarter net earnings of 3,260,000 dollars or 87 cents per share, roughly matching last year's first period and higher than 1976's final quarter. Sales totaled 124,129,001 dollars, below 131,396,000 from the prior year's first quarter. chairman Robert S. Small warned margins face pressure from rising energy and raw material costs.
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Greenville
D.C
Dan River Inc
Robert S. Small
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Alaric
Texas
VEC
Alamo
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Howl
Miss Elyce Fishman
Miss Fishman
Howells
Kevin Lambert
Ola McGann Collins
Townes Funeral Home
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Curtis Hall
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Goodyear Rubber Company
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Anne Boyer Studio
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Teheran
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Royal Ballet of London
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Cairo
Egypt
Frankfurt
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Governor's School For the Gifted of Virginia
DRI
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Newest
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Corrine Moore
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Denville
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