Danville Memorial Day Observances Honor Veterans and Davis Figure
Dozens gathered at Green Hill Cemetery for Memorial Day ceremonies with veterans groups, a UDC tribute to Jefferson Davis at a nearby monument, quotes on dedication, and wreaths. Speakers included Rev. George Romney and Rev. Russel L. Strange, who linked Memorial Day origins to Miss Eyma and Miss Hunter and urged national resolve and moral strength. The event featured a firing squad salute by Disabled American Veterans Chapter 15 and color guards from local organizations.
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Jefferson Davis
Green Hil Cemetery
Anna Eliza Jones
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
UDC
Davis
Jackie Kuick
Kuick
Danville National Cemetery
Lee Street
Jake Tate Jr
Sacred Heart School
Tate
George Romney
American Legion
Russel L. Strange
Pennsylvania
Eyma
James Hunter
Gettysburg
Hunter
Meyer
Pa. Rt
Bearsburg
Columbus
Miss
Strange
Miller touts zero base budgeting to aid small firms
Virginia Beach Miller, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, urges zero base budgeting to streamline state regulations. He proposes a private sector task force to simplify or remove unnecessary rules, arguing small businesses are vital to Virginia’s economy and must be preserved for economic freedom.
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Miller
Virginia Beach
Andrew P. Miller
Thel
Virginia
Freedom
Henry Howell
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Simatt
Danville Lifesaving Crew Hall Celebration Draws 2000 Visitors
About 2,000 residents flocked to the Danville Lifesaving Crew hall at Broad Street and Christopher Lane to learn about equipment, see demonstrations, and receive free blood pressure checks. Lt John McKinley described the new cardiac truck for hospital transport and noted the crew’s volunteer staff and free services extending beyond local borders.
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Rea
Broad Street
Christopher Lane
John McKinley
Memorial Hospital
Danville
Duke of the Veterans Hospital
McKinley
Zis
McKinney
Halifax
Gretna
North Carolina
Stover J Morris Discusses Diverse Interests
Danville native Stover J Morris reflects on a varied career and civic involvement after service in the U S Air Force. He stresses a restless drive to stay active and notes satisfaction in his chosen work while recalling his Keeling upbringing.
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Stover J. Morris
Danville sales leader reflects on career and community
Morris, long employed since 1963 by Pepsi Cola-Dr Pepper Up Battling Co., recounts a life in sales from early peanuts to tobacco trade. He led radio and insurance roles, served in special service during WWII, and led Danville civic groups including the Jaycees and Red Cross, shaping local events such as 1948 Santa Claus appearances and 1957 parade welcomes for national figures.
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Battling Co
Danvile
Pye
Ata
Morris
Lobseco Company
P. Lorillard Co, Inc
Shen
Lorillard
WOVA
WDIT
WYPR
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
United States
William
Atkins
Hin
Aikina
Lola Turner
Las Vegas
Jayetes, Exchange Club
Masons, Elks
the Red Cross
Danville Heart Association
Fond American Legion Poat
Wiles Harrison Memorial Foundation
Howell Criticizes State Furniture Purchase
Norfolk AP Howell criticizes the state's 500000 Chippendale furniture purchase as wasteful. He says he tried to stop it by writing to legislators, contrasting opponent Miller who allegedly did not. Howell frames Miller as a bigger spender and keeps a populist stance in his fiscal papers.
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Norfolk
Henry Howell
Nis
Andrew Miller
Miller
Howell
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Lee Knick
van Knick
Davis Monument
Russell Strange
Danvillians
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van and
Van
van Buren Kaick
Oscar Spearne
Pamela Denney
Hope Harbor
Vietnam
P.D. Roosevelt
Rear
Adm
John R. McKinney
Jesus
Shirley Wiggins
Lonnie Simpkins
Nannie Akins
Glenda Sanders
Kay Christianson
Manne Ermaunds
Jettie Mize
Ocie Gouldin
Gay Hedricks
Lots Tate
D.A
Amvets
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion Post
Danville Area
Crew Hall
Clarence
Pete) Rea
Danville Lifesaving Crew
Stover
J. Morris
U.S
Keeling
Southsiders
New Mexico
Canada
Alaskan
Leven
Jasper Park
Canadian Rockies
Stover J. Morris Jr
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