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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1966

Page

2

Officers Installed and Delegates Elected by VFW Auxiliary

Installation of officers for the coming year marked a meeting of Bal lard Pruitt Post 647 VFW Auxiliary on Martinsville Road. New officers include President Garnett Tate and Senior Vice President Loretta Barbour. Delegates to the Richmond state convention were Woodall and May with Cox and Kay Shelton as alternates. A buffet for the Fifth District Convention was planned for May 15 at 1 pm. Memorial Day wreath at National Cemetery was announced. Next meeting is May 26.

Ballard Pruitt Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Martinsville Road Garnett Tate Loretta Barbour Stama M. Cox Evelyn Bollinger Matida May Docie Woodall Charles Moll Pauline Childress Doris Whitlow Jane Cassell Evelyn Shelton Richmond John Marshall Hotel Woodall Brrs May Cox Kay Shelton National Cemetery Bollinger Tate Shelton

Mount Hermon Woman's Club Holds Final Meeting of Season

A covered dish supper and brief business session at Mrs. Percy Scearce's home on the Franklin Turnpike marked Mount Hermon's Woman's Club final meeting until August. Members shared recipes to be compiled by Mrs. T. A. Pollard with copies for all. Fund-raising projects for next year were discussed and tabled for fall. Mrs. Richard Herndon presented a gift to retiring president Mrs. Overton Harper. Guests were Mrs. Ernest Ful-

Percy Scearce Franklin Turnpike Mount Hermon's Woman’s Club T. A. Pollard Richard Herndon Overton Harper Ernest Ful

Officers Elected By Glenwood Club In Busy Meeting

Mrs. W. D. Carter was elected president of the Glenwood Woman's Club for the coming year at a Thursday night business session. Officers named include Mrs. B. C. Starkey as first vice president and Mrs. H. B. Gilbert as second vice president. Mrs. Floyd Tate is recording secretary, Mrs. P. gj. Myers is corresponding secretary, Mrs. J. W. Sams treasurer, and Mrs. J. L. Pugh parliamentarian. The state will be installed at the June meeting. A committee chaired by Mrs. S. G. Motley will select the club's Outstanding Young Woman of America nominee. Progress reports for the annual Horse Show and a May 21 benefit show at the Danville Fair Grounds were given. Mrs. Carter also reported on the Alice Kyle District meeting in Lynchburg. During the social hour, Mrs. Motley presented Mrs. Pugh with a crocheted laprobe for long service. Refreshments were served by Mrs. W. L. Carter, who poured punch.

W. D. Carter Glenwood Woman's Club Carter W. H. Haymore Jr Ruth Wyrick B. C., Starkey H. B. Gilbert Floyd Tate P. Gj. Myers J. W. Sams J. L. Pugh General Federation of Women's Clubs S. G. Motley Whi GFWC B. C. Starkey Motley Danville Fairground Alice Kyle Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs Lynchburg Pugh

Mrs McGrath and family visit Salisbury kin

Mrs Thomas McGrath and her son Tommy of Salisbury Maryland visit her parents Mr and Mrs Carrington Tate on Hawthorne Drive. Also mentioned are Mrs Jimmy Ingram and Mrs Henry Johnson from Menlo Park California along with Mrs Seearce who gave opening devotions and co hosts Mrs Pollard and Mrs John Oakes.

Thomas McGrath Tommy Salisbury, Md Mrs. Carrington Tate Hawthorne Drive Ton Menlo Park Calif Jimmy Ingram Henry Johnson Seearce Pollard John Oakes

Goren On Bridge Quiz Sample Questions

Bridge expert Charles H. Goren presents a quiz from 1986 Chicago Tribune Weekly Bridge. Multiple hands test bid decisions under varying vulnerabilities and holdings, prompting readers to determine optimal responses.

Charles H. Goren Chicago Tribune Articks

Program Presented For New Members At BEPW Dinner

New members of the Danville Business and Professional Women's Club for 1965 66 were honored at a dinner meeting Thursday evening at the Country Club Inn. Members included Annie Edwards Carol Ellis Vivian Hall Ruth Hurdle Lillian Milam Josephine Parris Virginia Simmons and Mary Smith. The program by the membership committee highlighted the club s service to business women and the community. The BPW emblem and its meaning were explained by Miss Frances Oliver. The Spotlight honored Mrs Olia Haynes for her 20 plus years of membership and community work. Mrs Ruth Richardson presented her a gift and praised her contributions. A brief business session followed led by President Mrs Mabel Berry. The Club Collect was recited and Benediction sung.

Danville Business and Professional Women's Club Country Club Inn Annie Edwards Carol Ellis Vivian Hall Ruth Hurdle Lillian Milam Josephine Parris Virginia Simmons Mary Smith Katherine Moore Ruth Richardson Frances Oliver B.P.W. i B.P.W Miss Oliver Olia Haynes Mabel Berry

Births Announced in Sutherlin Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Irvin Daniel Walton of Sutherlin Rt Ohno announce the birth of a son Howard Scott on May 5 in Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jerry Lee Wyatt of Robertson Ave announce the birth of a daughter Dawn Mitchell on May 3 in Memorial Hospital.

Irvin Daniel ‘Walton Sutherlin Rt. Ohno Howard Scott Memorial Hospital Jerry Lee Wyatt Robertson Ave Dawn Mitchell

Trip highlights from Mrs Estes four week Holy Land tour

Mrs Leland L Estes of West Moreland Court returned from a four week trip to the Holy Land. She was accompanied by Mrs P L Jenkins of near Wilmington N C and their itinerary included Egypt Turkey Greece and Italy. The following Averest College students attend Senior Weekend at V P I Blacksburg Miss Roslyn Adkins Pam Harvey Mary Echols and Mrs Mary Ellen Davis.

Leland L. Estes Westmoreland Court Holy Land P. L. Jenkins Wilmington N.C Egypt Turkey Greece Italy Averest College V. P.1 Blacksburg Roslyn Adkins Pam Harvey Mary Echols Mary Ellen Davis

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Compiled

The puzzle lists many clues for across and down entries including Axminster, part of Indonesia, city in Pennsylvania, and various wordplay. Entries cover definitions from verbs to nouns, with numerous international references and multiple letter-count patterns implied.

Axminster Indonesia Pennsylvania S. Europe Bingo

Slimming princess skimmer with bolero pattern 9449

Marian Martin pattern 9449 offers a weather ready slimming princess dress and bolero in sizes 34 to 48. Includes yardage for dress and bolero, 50 cents pattern price, 15 cents extra for mailing, request name address zip size style number and catalog request from The Register Pattern Dept in New York.

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

Winners Announced At Duplicate Bridge at Dan River Club

The Dan River Duplicate Bridge Club held its regular Thursday game at the School I nfield Recreation Center with 28 players. North-South winners were Bill Martin and J. O. Manly first, B. C. Haraway Jr. and George Edwards second, and a three-way tie for third among Mrs. B. T. Harvey Jr., Mrs. John Brooks, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams Bolton. Fast-West winners were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jones first, Dr. David S. Stoner and Kennet Stoner second, and Mrs. Charles A. Fearn and Mrs. Nick B. Jeffreys third.

Dan River Duplicate Bridge Club Infield Recreation Center Bill Martin J. O. Manly B.C. Haraway Jr George Edwards B. T. Harvey Jr John Brooks J. Williams Bolton Fast-West Ernest. Jones David S. Stoner Kennet Stoner Charles A. Fearn Nick B. Jeffreys

Births Announced From Locust Lane to Piney Forest Road

Mr and Mrs Anthony Burch Black Locust Lane announce the birth of a daughter Sharon Colette May 13 Memorial Hospital Mr and Mrs Franklin Roosevelt Turner Dry Fork Rt One announce the birth of a daughter Penny Frances May 3 Memorial Hospital Mr and Mrs Armistead Thomas Reagan Ringgold Rt One announce the birth of a daughter Linda Diane May 4 Memorial Hospital Mr and Mrs Clark Hodges Shelton old Piney Forest Road announce the birth of a son Scotty Clark May 5 Memorial Hospital

Anthony Burch Black Locust Lane Sharon ‘Colette Memorial ‘Hospital Franklin Roosevelt Turner Dry Fork Rt. One Penny Frances Memorial Hospital Armistead Thomas Reagan Ringgold Linda Diane Clark Hodges Shelton Old Piney Forest Road Scotty Clark

Powell Family Returns From Visit to California

Mr and Mrs Claude Powell Jr return to Enfield North Carolina after visiting Mrs Lillie Brooks and Mrs Ernest Fulton of Menlo Park California visiting their niece Mrs Overton Harper and Mr Harper on the Frank in Turnpike

Claude Powell Jr Enfield, N.C Alrs Lillie Brooks Ernest Fulton Menlon Park Calif Overton Harper Mr. Harper Frank In

Dear Mrs Lawrence and the coming baby conflict

A reader asks why a five year old begins bed wetting after parents announce a new baby. The response explains that overtly pressuring a child to welcome a sibling can trigger jealousy and regressive behavior. It advises acknowledging mixed feelings, avoiding forced displays of affection, and giving the child room to process without undermining parental support for both siblings.

Job Corps Center Moves From St. Petersburg

The first Job Corps Center for women will be moved from St. Petersburg Florida by October 31 due to a hostile environment. Sargent Shriver, head of the Office of Economic Opportunity, cited ongoing controversy and complaints about noise and conduct at the Huntington Hotel where residents lived. The Delta Education Foundation, with a $3 million contract for the second year, will relocate the center from one hotel to another as waterfront development plans proceed.

Washington WW Nations First Job Corps Center St. Petersburg Fla Sargent Shriver Shriver Office of Economic Opportunity Pinellas Huntington Hotel Delta Education Foundation Soreno Hotel

Flower Exhibit By Study Group Pullen Memorial

The Conway Study Group presents its annual flower exhibit at Crenshaw Methodist Church Blackstone featuring 35 clergy led arrangements honoring the late Rev Richard G Pullen. Open May 17 2 to 9 pm and May 18 10 am to 5 pm with scripture study and volunteers.

United States Conway Crenshaw Methodist Church Blackstone Richard G. Pullen J. Powers Pullen Westover Drive J. Gregory Conway J. L Manson National Council of Garden Clubs

Elephant at Knoxville Zoo raises city budget questions

Knoxville officials debate Diamond the elephant's heavy consumption as five bales of hay, five gallons of oats, a banana stalk, 14 loaves of bread and crates of lettuce daily. The council considers gifting the animal to reduce costs and asks who would want him.

Knoxville, Tenn Knoxville Diamond

India minister defends nonviolent shoes amid laughter

Commerce Minister Manubhai Shah told Parliament that India manufactures nonviolent shoes. He argued that hides from dead cattle are collected and no cow is killed, a claim met with loud laughter in the chamber.

New Delhi Manubhai Shah India

Dear Abby corsage debate spurs class concerns

Connecticut mother debates five dollar corsage for son attending a school dance while worrying about money and social status. Abby advises focusing on the boy’s character, not keeping up with “the Joneses,” and preserving parental respect. The column also covers a child Curious, grandparent questions, and a wedding etiquette dilemma regarding a ill behaved two year old at a wedding reception.

Abby Connecticut Almees

Robertson Backs Wage Increase for Government Workers

Virginia Beach AP Sen A W Robertson pledged to support a pay raise for government workers including postal workers if within Johnson wage guideposts. He told Virginia State Association of Letter Carriers machines will aid staff not replace them and noted mail volume requires more hires despite mechanization. He awaits Senate committee bill details on the 2.9 percent pay rise.

Virginia Beach A. Wills Robertson D-Va President Johnson Virginia State Association National Association of Letter Carriers Robertson House Senate

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Danville Michiel Lawrence VFW Mt. Hermon Glenwood Club Goren North East South West Youth For Christ Ballou Park Recreation Center BEPW Parris Island Florida City P.T.A Fiz Grav Features Corp. World Mrs. Lawrence Brotherhood Pullen Memorial Dear Abby Pes Abigail van Buren John Lurch Society Los Angeles Cal Danville Dairy Products Co Watson Deanville Best Cleaners Stokesland Kemper Road Wooding Ave Five Forks Sherwood Village
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