Bridal Shower Honors Miss Sandra Walker at Melrose Ave
The home of Mrs Clyde Davis hosted a bridal shower Friday evening for Miss Sandra Walker who will wed Dempse Bowen on June 11. Hosts presented a corsage of rosebuds and gifts upon arrival. After bridal games and gift openings, refreshments served from a green and white table. Attendees included Mrs Benahaskins, Mrs Alice Bowen, Mrs Lelia Bowen, Mrs Judy Bowen, Mrs Majerie Robertson, Mrs Kizzie Bowen, Mrs Virginia Berger, Mrs Christine Meadows, Mrs Mildred Owen, Miss Sandra Haskins, and Miss Judy Haskins. gifts sent by those unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Davis
Melrose Ave
Sandra Walker
Dempse Bowen
Benahaskins
Alice Bowen
Lelia Bowen
Judy Bowen
Majerie Robertson
Kizzie Bowen
Virginia Berger
Christine Meadows
Mildred Owen
Sandra Haskins
Judy Haskins
Brookside Garden Club Holds Final Meeting of Year
A luncheon and business session at the Charcoal House marked the Brookside Garden Club’s last meeting of the year. Officers and committee chairs presented yearly activity reports, with vice president Mrs. Fred Duncan reading the president’s report in Mrs. Robert Havens’ absence. Mrs. J. J. Walker earned the club award for most points. The executive board’s recommendations were approved and plans for next year’s programs were laid out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookside Garden Club
Charcoal House
Fred Duncan
Robert Havens
J. J. Walker
Bridal Shower for Joan Carolyn Hogan in Kentuck
Miss Joan Carolyn Hogan, soon to wed Carl Nelson Crowder on June 24, was honored at a May 21 miscellaneous bridal shower hosted at Mrs. Hogan’s home in Kentuck. She received a pink orchid corsage, played bridal games, and enjoyed refreshments centered with pink roses and white fuji pompons. Attendants included Irvin Hogan, Mrs. C. A. Hogan, Mrs. Charlie Crowder, and others posed in pink and white decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Carolyn Hogan
Carl Nelson Crowder
Hugh Ashley
Willie Gravette
Howard Moshenek
iMrs
Ovid Hogan
Kentuck
Miss Hogan
Irvin Hogan
C. A. Hogan
Charlie Crowder
Ronald Patterson
Thomas Ramsey
Carl Taylor
Fuller Motley
Roy Barton
James Davis
Hap Saunders
Henry Hogan
Harry Hall
Curtis Finch
Glass
Linda Compton
Margaret Burkes
Jean Joanne Patterson
Virginia Medical Assistants Hold Norfolk Seminar
Mrs. Janie Arthur returns home after a week in Roanoke. Bobby Gravett, 2147 North Main St, is a Memorial Hospital patient. Virginia Association of Medical Assistants executive board met at the Admiralty Motel in Norfolk with state president elect Mrs. Virginia Mathewson and president Mrs. Pauline Rawley joining by Mrs. Mildred Hager for the annual educational seminar. The VFW Auxiliary officers Mrs. Evelyn Shelton and her daughter Miss Kay Shelton attended a joint installation in Norfolk and the Tidewater Post Home dedication. Weekend activities included a tour of the USS Independence for Armed Forces Day, hosted by Mrs. Jack Haddaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Arthur
Roanoke
Bobby Gravett
North Main St
Memorial Hospital
Virginia Association of Medical Assistants
Admiralty Motel
Norfolk
Virginia Mathewson
Pauline Rawley
Focal
Mildred Hager
Evelyn Shelton
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Kay Shelton
Ocean View Post and Auxiliary
Tidewater Post
Independence
Armed Forces Day
Jack Haddaway
VFW Auxiliary
Revival services continue at Sycamore Baptist Church
May 23 revival services led by Rev. Douglas Spurlock run through May 29 at Sycamore Baptist Church. Vacation Bible School starts June 13 for two weeks from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Sycamore. Local residents Mrs. Charlie Tucker remains in Virginia Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Dewey Bryant ill at home. Steve Barley recovers from a leg injury. Cecil Shelton, York County teacher, visited. Darrell Gibson on leave en route to base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
Dewey Bryant
Steve Barley
Cecil Shelton
York County
Pvt
Darrell Gibson
Acie Gibson
Dear Abby readers debate on etiquette snobbery
Readers criticize Amy Vanderbilt's rule that a secretary should address unknown male visitors as sir while disputing snobbery in dress and manners. They advocate equal respect for all men, question rigid etiquette, and call for a common sense rewrite of social rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Amy Vander Dilt
L.A
MR. Elrich
Amy Vanderbilt
Amy
Vanderbilt
Supreme Court of Etiquet
Clinton DeWitt Flushfuller
Mrs. Hackenbush
Boston
Mass
Jonathan Swift
Los Angeles
Cal
Arby
Miss Havens Paid Prenuptial Courtesy
Honoring Miss Roberta Havens whose marriage to Townes Lea Jr will take place June 11. Mrs Leonard M. Thompson hosted a luncheon at Maple Lane. Miss Havens received pink sweetheart roses, a silver gift, and pink white decorations. Guests included Mrs Robert Havens and Mrs Townes Lea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Havens
Townes Lea Jr
Leonard M. Thompson
Maple Lane
Miss Havens
Robert Havens
Townes Lea
Two BEPW Clubs Cited At State Meet
At the final business session of the Virginia Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Convention in Roanoke two Danville clubs received special recognition. The Luncheon Club earned a Criteria Award and Equalization Award plus a National Award for 25 percent or more membership growth in 1865 66. The Danville Evening Club won a Criteria Award for meeting all goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Roanoke
Danville
Judy Keesee
Mildred Dillon
Virginia Federation
Elsie Breedlove
Portsmouth
Breedlove
State Federation
Glennie Haynes
Martinsville
Virginia
Atlanta
Georgia
Linda Satterwhite
Clarksville Club
Federation
M. Carl Andrews
Roanoke World News
America
Betty McKnight
Johan Kean
Richmond
Shower Compliments Miss Sidney Stroud
A lingerie shower was given Saturday night in East Wood Drive for Miss Sidney Stroud, who will wed Robert James Amos on June 5. Hostesses J R Quinn Jr Ingram and Tomlinson welcomed guests including Mrs. Jesse Stroud and Mrs. Robert A. Amos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Stroud
Robert James Amos
J. R. Quinn Jr
J. M. Ingram
K. C. Tomlinson
Ingram
Eastwood Drive
Jesse Stroud
Robert A. Amos
Gordon Lavell
A. F. Clark
Iris Andrews
Ann Andrews
Susan Stroud
Plott McCraw Couple Wed In Northview Church
Mrs H V Pillow of North Main announces the marriage of her daughter Martha E McCraw to George Willard Plott Jr son of Mr and Mrs George W Plott Confederate Ave The ceremony was held Saturday May 21 at 7 36 p m in Northview Presbyterian Church by Rev Richard E Bethune The Plotts will reside in Danville Attending were Mrs J D McPherson of Decatur Ga sister of the hostess and Miss Blair Johnson Lyn Adkins Cathy Thompson Barbara Newcomb Bailey Farr Averey College students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Pillow
North Main St
Martha E. McCraw
George Willard Plott Jr
George W. Plott
Confederate Ave
Northview Presbyterian Church
Richard E. Bethune
3. D. McPherson
Decatur, Ga
Blair Johnson
Roslyn Adkins
Cathy Thompson
Barbara Newcomb
Bailey Farr
Averey College
Miss Ramsey Feted At Prenuptial Tea
Miss Barbara Jean Ramsey, whose June 18 marriage to John Stuart Conner of Gloucester is upcoming, was honored at a Surrey Hills tea hosted by Mrs. Harry A. Mundy. About 40 guests attended from 3 to 5 pm, with Mrs. R. Julian Ramsey and Miss Suzanne Mundy among the honoree’s relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Jean Ramsey
John Stuart, Conner
Gloucester
Harry A. Mundy
Surrey Hills
R. Julian Ramsey
Suzanne Mundy
Ernest Bullington
John M. Hunt
Charles B. Flora
Prenuptial Shower Honors Miss Reece
The Oakland Methodist Church recreation room hosted a prenuptial shower for Miss Alice Elizabeth Reece, who will wed Carl Thomas Evans on June 12. Hosts included Mrs. O D Oakes and several Giles family members. about 40 guests attended, with games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Methodist Church
Alice Elizabeth Reece
Carl Thomas Evans
Hos
O. D. Oakes
Charlie E. Shields
David Ir. Giles
Dallas K. Giles
Clydene Giles
Local births announced for May 13 and 14 in Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs James Lloyd Miller announce a son James Lloyd born May 13 at Memorial Hospital. Other couples including Mr and Mrs James Woodrow Goggin, Mrs George Abbott Jr, Mr and Mrs James Patrick Walsh Jr, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Haymore, Mr and Mrs Hamilton Boggs, Mr and Mrs Otis Oakes, Mr and Mrs William Fuller report births of sons and a daughter with names James Lloyd, Kelly Renee, David Wayne, Sean Joseph, Kenneth Roger Haymore Jr, Melissa Kaye, Richard Dean, Joseph Carter born May 13 or 14 at Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lloyd Miller
Holbrook Ave
James Lloyd
Memorial Hospital
James Woodrow Goggin
Westover Drive
Kelly Renee
George Albert Abbott Jr
Sunset Drive
David Wayne
James Patrick Walsh Jr
Oxford Place
Sean Joseph
Kenneth Roger Haymore
Lexington Ave
Kenneth Roger Haymore Jr
James Hamilton Boggs
Kenmore Drive
Melissa Kaye
Otis Ralph Oakes
Summit Road
Richard Dean
William Gerald Fuller
Chatham
Joseph Carter
Mrs Ernie Dickens Paid Bridal Honor
A bridal party honoring Mrs. Ernie Dickens, the former Cheryl Sue Cassada, was hosted by her aunts Mrs. Felton Martin and Mrs. Dennis Martin at their Franklin Turnpike home. Pink and white carnations topped decorations as guests included Mrs. Paw Cassada and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Dickens
Felton Martin
Dennis Martin
Franklin Turnpike
Cheryl Sue Cassada
Paw Cassada
Ernest L. Dickens
Mr. Dickens
Clara B. Martin
Mesdames
Pete Weaver
Eugene Farthing
Wayne Averson
Julian Burnett
Jackson Brown
Charlie Gourley Jr
Gilmer Motley
Doris Woodum
R. Eugene Tailey
Harold Moorefield
L. C. Willis
Clarence Willis
Mabel Willis
Prenuptial Party Fetes Miss Clifton
Mary Frances Clifton receives a prenuptial shower hosted May 20 at the home of Mrs. Hunt Hedrick with Mrs. Cary Palmore as hostesses. The event featured white carnation corsages, bridal games, and green and white decor. Guests included Mrs. W. J. Clifton and Mrs. R. E. Franks among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Clifton
Jerry Wayne Franks
Hunt Hedrick
Cary Palmore
Freaks
Nancy Motley
Griffith Cox Pair To Marry On July 9
The marriage of Miss Sally Ruth Cox and William Lanier Griffith will take place Saturday July 9 in this city rather than July 19 as previously announced. Miss Cox is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Edward Cox. Mr Griffith is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Lanier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Ruth Cox
William Lanier Griffith
Miss Cox
Albert Edward Cox
Mr. Griffith
Charles Lanier
Griffith
Piano Recital Set By Hilliard Pupils
The piano pupils of Mrs. J. H. Hilliard will be presented in recital Tuesday May 24 at 7 30 p m in North Main Baptist Church. Appearing on the program will be Mike Wells Brenda Hawkins Donna Perkins Tamara Handley Carolyn Winstead Debra Louhoff Kathy Oakes Dorothy Loftis Tina Ferrell Beesy Hart Phyllis Walker Karen Bliss Dave Lynch Jo Lane Tilley Debbie Hudgins Angela Reynolds Tommy Allen Vicky Hollie Debra Scearce W A Wells Pamela Walker Patricia Guill Judy Hundley Kitty Fuller Cheryl Gregory Brenaz Oakes Linda Loftis Russell Cassada Frankie Sue Burton Steve Terry Gaynelle Albert Janice Wilson Willa Mae Adkins Pamela Reynolds Sandra Hillie Tommy Clark Patricia White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hilliard
North Main Baptist Church
Mike Wells
Brenda Hawkins
Donna Perkins
Tamara Handley
Carolyn Winstead
Debra Louhoff
Kathy Oakes
Dorothy Loftis
Tina Ferrell
Beesy Hart
Phyllis Walker
Karen Bliss
Dave Lynch
Jo Lane Tilley
Debbie Hudgins
Angela Reynolds
Tommy Allen
Vicky Hollie
Debra Sc
Marshall Shumate Reunion Set Sunday
The Marshall Shumate family will hold their annual reunion on Sunday May 29 at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Marshall in Rustburg. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall-Shumate
Frank Marshall
Rustburg
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