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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1966

Page

11

Beverstone Garden Club Hosts May Wedding and Meeting

A double feature wedding page opens with a ceremony performed by the Rev Kenneth Story that united the bride and her groom at a church altar decorated with palms ferns and candles. The bridal party wears pink and white, with Ann Fox as maid of honor and Mary Helen Allen as bridesmaid. A reception follows at the bride’s parents home and the couple plans to reside in Ringgold. The second item notes Beverstone Garden Club meeting on May 13 at Danville Golf Club with a luncheon and a request for Peace Rose specimens.

Kenneth Story Jane Drake Carlton R.iCtlftot D' Vardelot Webb Cindy Davis Judy Bullington Sandra Bullington Greensboro N. C Sharon Sparrow LeRoy Merricks Richard Guill Edward F. Sparrow North Main St John Rowsey Robert Skinner Ringgold Rt One Averett College Memorial Hospital Burrroughs Beverstone Garden Club Danville Golf Club B. G. Lewis Jr B. W. Edwards Hoy Glenn L. Hill Robert S. Easley II Henry Carter Jr Dunlap Ann Fox Mary Helen Allen Sandra Batterman Grace Marie Moschler Flower Air Giles Motley James Moulton Springfield Mass Batterman Ward Shannberger Jr Howard Yeatts Gretna Erlene Neville Dry ‘Fork T Donald Phillips Robert Douglas Porter Porter Sallie Abn Giles John Winston Giles Sity Pfc. Porter U.S. Army Fort Ord Calif Neftis Neal Porter Danville Rt. Five James Kermit Porter W. C. Bradley Southall Baptist Church Dan River Mills, Inc Aes Bobby Reid Wilson Carol Elaine Haley Richard Aubrey Haley Axton George Robert Wilson Greenwood Baptist Church W. ©. Collins Isla Joy Collins Wilbert R. Haley A. Daniel Motley Martinsville Quets George Raymond Wilson Roger Clay Wilson Richard Aubrey Haley Jr Rt. Two Drewry Mason High School Joyce and Stone

Wayside Garden Club Luncheon and Year End Officers

Wayside Garden Club concludes its year with a noon luncheon at the Danville Golf Club. President Mrs. Ralph Landes opened the meeting, with reports from officers and the horticulture chairwoman on bluebird conservation and housing needs. New officers and committee changes were announced, plus garden education classes sponsored by state extension services. A luncheon followed by hostesses Mrs. Clinton Fowler and Mrs. Calvin Fowler.

Danville Golf Club Wayside Garden Club Ralph Landes A. Langdon Joslin New Landes Roland Tcherkezian F. W. Townes Ili Louis Calisch Max Lassiter Johnny Walton Jr William Hess Ed Sealer James Crawford Alfred Fabrer Department of Horticulture WY. P.T Virginia Cooperative Extension Service Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs Clinton Fowler Calvin Fowler

IWMU Meeting Set On Tuesday Evening

The Lydia Green Group of the Pittsylvania Woman's Missionary Union will meet at State Line Baptist Church on Tuesday May 16 at 7 30 p m The unfinished Task in W M U will be the theme Mrs Mack Stewart group champion requests full attendance.

Lydia Green Pittsylvania Woman’s Missionary Union State Line Baptist Church Mack Stewart Champon

Miss Handy Named Official of Pilot District Secretary

Miss Doris Handy of the Danville Pilot Club has been named secretary for the district. Announcement of her selection was made by Miss Mary Richardson, also of the Danville club, who was recently elected governor of District O, Pilot International.

Doris Handy The Danville Pilot Club Mary Richardson Danville Club District O Pilot International

Virginia Dames Society Founding May Fourteen

The Virginia Society Dames of the Court of Honor will mark Founder's Day with a 2 luncheon at 12 30 p.m. Saturday May 14 at King of the Sea Restaurant. Hostesses include Mrs W C Heard Mrs Van Buren Knick and Mrs W L Yates. Mrs Knick will review Thy Flower World of Williams burg by Joan Parry Dutton following the ritual.

Virginia Society Dames Court of Honor King of the Sea W. C. Heard van Buren Knick W. L. Yates National Society Knick Joan Parry Dutton Williams Burg

Dorothea Henry DAR Plans Annual Business Meeting

The Dorothea Henry chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its annual business meeting on Tuesday May 10 at 3 30 p m in the home of Mrs Irvin R Richardson Jr 130 College Ave with Mrs P W Wiseman as co host. Reports from all officers and committee chairmen are on the agenda.

Dorothea Henry Daughters of the American Revolution Irvin R. Richardson Jr College Ave P. W. Wiseman

May Day Fetest at Woodberry Hills School Highlights History

Students at Woodberry Hills School presented a historical May Day program on the lawn, depicting the nation’s history from colonial times to the Pony Express with scenes such as Revolutionary War troop training and a gold rush. The event featured a Parade of States by second graders, May Queen Demetra Bakas and court, dances like the Virginia Reel and Charleston, and a faculty committee led by Mrs. Posey, Mrs. Dabney, and Mrs. Williams, with special thanks to Edward A. Gray and C. B. Anderson for equipment.

Virginia Woodberry Hills Montivella California May Queen Demetra Bakas Susan Barr Dwain Herndon Kathy King David Prevette Norma Clark William Gatewood, Jr Linda Brann Richard Bowling Deborah Barr John Mathews Donna Ayscue Robbie Patterson Constance Cales David Mahan Frances Doyle Ben Newell Vickie McGill Steven Vaughan Brenda Compton Craig Brewer Amanda Key Walter Brandenburg Irene Cales Stepphen Salmon Marsha Hicks Charles Lewis

Cedarbrook PTA To Meet On Tuesday

The Cedarbrook Parent-Teacher Association will hold a meeting Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the school. Miss Constance Rumbough will give devotions followed by a talk by Chris Baker and prayer by Sharon Breed. A musical program features sixth graders and ends with a school hand directed by Eugene Stryker. A short business session will elect officers for the coming year

Cedarbrook Parent - Teacher Association Constance Rumbough Chris Baker Sharon Breed Eugene Stryker

Shower Honors Miss Dowdy Before May Wedding

A Ringgold bridal shower for Miss Shirley Dowdy, soon to wed James McDowell on May 20, was hosted by Mrs. James McDowell and Mrs. Randolph Gibson at the Gibson home. Corsages were given on arrival, bridal games followed, and refreshments for about 25 guests featured a spring floral centerpiece.

Shirley Dowdy James McDowell Randolph Gibson Gibson Ringgold

Hairdressers Set Meet Tomorrow at Vogue Salon

Members of the Danville Hairdressers Association will hold their monthly meeting Monday night at o o'clock at Vogue Beauty Salon. A full attendance is requested.

Danville Hairdressers Association Vogue Beauty Salon

Chamberlain Mann Wedding Scheduled for May in Richmond

Miss Katherine Mann of Richmond and Danville and Larry H Chamberlain of this city will wed Saturday May 14 at 8 pm in the Lutheran Church of the Ascension. An open church observance will welcome friends and relatives. No formal invitations have been issued.

Katherine Mann Rich ‘Mond Danville Larry H. Chamberlain Lutheran Church of the Ascension

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Beverstone Gardens Club Hitchcock William Curtis Burroughs Barbara Ann Lovelace Clarence Williams Lovelace Willie J. Burroughs Pilgrim Church Ompson Raymond William Batferman JR Chatham Wear Presbyterian Church Ann Elizabeth Hamner Herman Judson Motley Raymond William Batterman Jr Raymond Willian Batterman Fairview Road Fall Neem Marvin Simpson Jeanne Haley IWMU Miss Handy Hitchcock Studio Main Virginia Dames Society DAR Jewelers Opticians Masonic Temple Main St Petty‘s Roxanne Cole Petty’s Shap Daily Cedarbrook Pta Dowdy Tomorroto J.T. Townes Printing CO South Union and Potton Street Leaksville Armory Draper and Spray Junior Service League J.C. Russells, Mars Sige 1909 Armistead Womack Clarence Milner Swift Celery Green Kid
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