Festival Comes Alive As Sun Returns To Park
Thousands watched the final day of the Festival in the Park at Ballou Park amid hot sun and light rains. Danville officers estimated three days of attendance at about 6 000 with visitors from Washington DC, New York and New Jersey. Local artisans and groups reported busy sales and strong crowd interest in crafts and plants, with many hoping the event becomes an annual Danville tradition.
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King of the Sea
Memorial Drive
Danville
Bennie Cox
Cox
Washington, D.C
New York
New Jersey
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Siners Wall
Madison
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Wall
Caye Landrum
Blairs
Landrum
George Washington High School
Cindy Bradley
Denise Haley
Fonz
Susan Neal
Mother Earth
Francina Hughes
Fairlawn Drive
Hughes
Joseph Landrum
Blacksburg
Festival in the Park draws thousands in weekend events
Organizers praised the festival as a success after a soggy Saturday. Ed Lind of the Danville Bicentennial Commission noted strong Sunday turnout, with 20 000 to 25 000 attendees. Winners in beard, costume contests were named, and the Danville Kennel Club event drew dogs from three states.
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N. Main St
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Yanceyville
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Dry Fork
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Ringgold
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Williamsburg
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Virginia
Mary K. Davis
James
Lucille Settlemore
Majenkin Viki
Valleymede
Joanne E. Bogaty
Karen Staudt
Hound
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William and
Judy Day
Leprauchaun
Billy O'Kelly
Kerry Blue
Tommy
Marilyn Garrett
Reagan Delegates Grow At District GOP Meeting
Five delegates pledged to Reagan and two for Ford were elected in Virginia district mass meetings. In the 1st District Paul Trible won the congressional nod on the second ballot over Herbet Bateman who switched from Democratic to Republican. Other districts held similar delegate selections as GOP races shape for the June 8 primary and upcoming national convention process.
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Trible
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Newport News
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Carl Croasdale
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Exmore
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Baker
Community glaucoma tests draw large turnout at school
Over 500 people were screened yesterday at Chatham Elementary School for potential glaucoma symptoms. Organizers reported strong community participation and emphasized follow up with eye care professionals as needed.
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Chatham Elementary School
Freedom Cannot Be Absolute Godwin Tells UVA Graduates
Virginia Governor Mills Godwin challenged graduates at the University of Virginia commencement to balance liberty with responsibility. He urged freedom for the weak and protections against libel and religious coercion, noting campus freedoms contrast with outside expectations and professional dress codes.
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University of Virginia
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Tidewater Jaycees Win State Honor in Virginia Beach
The Virginia Beach Jaycees named outstanding chapter in the state and plan to host next year’s convention here after returning from 1969. Elton Pruitt received the Geissber Memorial Award as project chair. A VSPB staffed eye screening involved 5 volunteers, nurses, and ophthalmologists with 14 screenings showing possible symptoms. No diagnoses were made and normal screenings urged medical follow up twice yearly.
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Virginia Jaycees
Roanoke
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Jaycee Movment
Elton Pruitt
Chatham Lions Club
Virginia Society For the Prevention of
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VSPB
Wilderness Train Crosses State on Bicentennial Trip
The Wilderness Train, part of five long wagon trains, crossed into Virginia from Tennessee Sunday as 32 units and 30 riders moved toward Valley Forge Pa. They were greeted by State Sen. Richard Boucher and Bristol officials. The convoy aims to arrive July 3 for Bicentennial events.
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D-Abingdon
Mills E. Godwin
Nicholas Toby
Hugh Cooper
John Leonard
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