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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1972
Page
8
Horoscope reading advises personal magnetism and selective social choices this year. Aries to Pisces suggestions emphasize prioritizing tasks, letting others manage details, and planning for the coming week with rest and recreation as a treat with favorite people.
A sequence of Dear Abby letters covers quirky habits such as a husband loving mud and back yard hose play, a daughter clashing with a mother over exes, a baldness concern with hereditary causes, and a dairy farmer correcting a misquoted statistic on free martins, all seeking Abby's guidance.
The YWCA offers recycled scrap paper notepaper to raise funds for Camp Stony Mill pool repairs. Available in three types and 18 styles, the Wonderful Moments Designers Choice and Happy Thoughts lines come in boxes of ten notes for $1. Exclusive local rights are held, with Stone House of Keene as the manufacturer.
The Templewood Garden Club concluded its year with a business meeting led by president Wayman Bamberg. Mrs. Dewey D. Todd hosted at 328 Westview Drive as minutes, treasurer's report, and annual committee chair reports were presented. An invitation to join the Danville Council of Garden Clubs and a charter from the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs were received. A contribution was made to the Big Brother Organization. Refreshments followed.
The Eighth District meeting of the Degree of Pocahontas and imported Order of Redmen will be held at the Redmen Hall on N Main Street Saturday at 8 p.m. Poquoson Tribe No 124 will host. The open meeting invites members of both branches and guests with entertainment and refreshments after. A large crowd is expected.
North-South vulnerable in a bridge problem. South opens diamond and doubles, North rebids two clubs, South reopens with two no trump. West leads king of spades. declarer tests diamonds, considers club entry, and finally scores eight tricks by running diamonds, using a refined diamond finesse and club entry reasoning to secure the game.
The Phi Alpha Psi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its May 17 meeting at Mutual Savings and Loan Association at 539 Arnett Blvd New officers were installed for the coming year led by president Mrs Linda Sizemore vice president Mrs June Durand treasurer Mrs Bennie Wilson recording secretary Mrs Linda Fitzgerald and corresponding secretary Miss Gail Roland The program was given by the new officers reading the duties for the year A social hour followed Mrs Bennie Wilson won the door prize
The Danville Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association met at the Country Club Inn with Mrs. Ida Culley presiding. Dr. RR Godsey of Averett College spoke on four societal problems he sees stifling humanity including loss of human worth, freedom, powerlessness, and community, urging individuals to value themselves and engage with others.
Town and Country Garden Club of Spring Garden holds a spring flower show and luncheon at Fairview United Methodist Church with about 40 members and guests. Mrs. T Mastin Collie presides. a hat parade wins prizes for funniest and most creative designs. numerous blue and red ribbons awarded in segments including horticulture. The event closes with remarks by Dr. Godsey and notes on Young Homemakers Week May 14 20 including Mother’s Day Special Education Day Shirley Mayhew Day and upcoming observances.
A three week ballet course for students age 12 and older will be offered by Ballet West in Aspen from July 2 to 22. Limited to 100 participants, the program requires a minimum of four years of ballet training and is led by Miss Susan Murphy Extended Courtesy.
Miss Donne Anne Davidson bride elect of Wayne Gilbert Willard II was honored at a luncheon hosted at 436 Downing Drive. Miss Markc Lester and Mrs. Martin Donelson Jr. presided, and the honoree received a corsage. The table featured a spring arrangement and candelabra with a silver gift marking her seat.
Miss Susan Ann Poteat bride elect of James Denton Cox was honored at a miscellaneous shower this week hosted at 337 Martin Ave by Mrs. Delia Cox and others. She received a corsage of white daisies, and guests including Mrs. Bobby Poteat and Mrs. Cora Thurman attended as pink and white peony decor set the mood.
The Grenacres Horse Show sponsored by the Gabriella Garden Club will be held Sunday May 21 at 12 30 p.m. at the W P Wiseman home off 58 West Piney Lake Rd.
The Ladies Fitness Club invites members and prospective members and their families to a Friday evening event at 7 30 at the new armory. Attendees can join in games and enjoy refreshments.
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