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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1966

Page

5

Purley Luncheon Honors Lydia Terry Bride to Be

Mrs. Mary C. Upchurch and Mrs. Norman Stroupe Upchurch hosted a Purley luncheon for Lydia Terry, who will marry William Manning Upchurch on June 4. Guests included Mrs. Fletcher W. Terry and Mrs. Charles R. Thomas Sr., among others, with a pink rose centerpiece and a chinai gift for the honoree.

Mary C. Upchurch Norman Stroupe Upchurch Puth Yanceyville N.C John Woods Purley Lydia Terry William Manning Upchurch Terry Fletcher W. Terry Charles R. Thomas Sr Earce Senter Raleigh, N.C

Former Roommates Honor Miss Tompkins

Former Longwood College classmates Misses Rose Ellen Stewart and Jo Ann Black hosted an informal party for Miss Angie Tompkins in Farmville. The Ruffner Hall gathering featured a green and white color theme, with 15 guests including former classmates, in preparation for her July wedding to John Lewis.

Angie Tompkins John Lewis Farmville Longwood College Rose Ellen Stewart Jo Ann Black Ruffner Hall

Local Women Named in Asheboro and Leaksville Notices

Mrs Eugenia Shaw of Ashe boro North Carolina Mrs Warner Moore Jr and Mrs Robert Amato of Leaksville North Carolina and Miss Caroly n Johnson.

Eugenia Shaw Asheboro, N.C Warner Moore Jr Robert Amato Leaksville, N.C Carolyn Johnson

West leads heart to set South in spade contract

Bridge column analyzes a four spade contract where West overruffs for safety after a diamond ruff. East to play the critical heart defense, with lines showing if East covers or shifts, South can force the defense into two hearts and one spade trick. West’s decisive heart play turns the defense toward an upset.

East West West Jets South North Declarey Thhen Leither

Hopkins-Ruterfoord Marriage Held in Charlottesville

Harriot Hamilton Rutherfoord daughter of Mrs. Thomas Rutherfoord of Charlottesville and the late Mr. Rutherfoord married Byrd Willis Hopkins son of Mrs. Garland James Hopkins and the late Mr. Hopkins of Garland Orchards Troutville at St Pauls Memorial Church Charlottesville The Rev Harcourt E Waller Jr officiated assisted by the bridegrooms cousin Rev William de J Rutherfoord of Tazewell The bride was given away by Edward Trigg Brown of Danville A reception followed at the Keswick Club Virginia The couple will reside in Garland Orchards The bride is connected with Roanoke Assembly and Junior League of Roanoke A St Marys School Raleigh NC graduate The groom a Cornell University pomology graduate and World War II artillery officer hosted by Gen Patton

Harriot ‘Hamilton Rutherfoord Thomas Rutherfoord Mason Lane Charlottesville Mr. Rutherfoord Byrd Willis Hopkins Garland James Hopkins Mr. Hopkins Garland Orchards Troutville St. Paul’s Mermorial Church Chariottesville Harcourt E. Waller Jr Fortescue Whittle Hopkins Keswick Club Virginia Roanoke Assembly Junior League of Roanoke St. Mary’s School Junior College of Raleigh N.C Episcopal High School Alexandria V P.I Blacksburg Cornell University Roanoke German Club Patton

Henry Piano Pupils To Play Tonight

The piano pupils of J P Henry will be heard in recital Tuesday night at 8 oclock at Third Avenue Christian Church. Participants include Trenace Newman Bobby MacDowell Darlene Gates Anita Brooks Melody Todd Seotie Morris Patricia Smith Catherine High Danny Haynes Diane Durham Patricia Douglas Susan Robinette Rhonda Wiles Sharon Guill Kathy Jones Deborah Hardy Sandra Guill Bambi Morris Janice Gosney.

J. P. Henry Third Avenue Christian Church Trenace Newman Bobby MacDowell Darlene Gates Anita Brooks Melody Todd Seotie Morris Patricia Smith Catherine High Danny Haynes Diane Durham Patricia Douglas Susan Robinette Rhonda Wiles Sharon Guill Kathy Jones Deborah Hardy Sandra Guill Bambi Morris Janice Gosney

Dear Abby Readers Solve Various Household Dilemmas

A collection of reader questions on music lessons and child discipline, barber shop etiquette for four boys, and trust after a spouse’s stroke. Abby urges balanced instruction, father–son time, and caution against quick judgments about a secret bank account.

Abby Schenectady Oves P. S Los Angeles Cal

Miss Gail Furgurson Honored At Luncheon

Prospective bride Gail Furgurson was honored at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. E B Oakley and Miss Mary Eunice Oakley at the Coal House. She received a corsage of white roses and silver gift. Attending were Mrs E H Furgurson, Mrs M L Stilwell, Mrs Joseph Tompkins, Mrs Gwyn Furgurson, Mrs Larry Patton, Mrs Frank P Ferrell Jr., Mrs Steve Saunders and Miss Mesemary Stilwell.

Gail Furgurson Joseph Stilwell E. B. Oakley Mary Eunice Oakley E. H. Furgurson Bride-Eiect M. L. Stilwell Mr. Stilwell Joseph Tompkins Gwyn Fergurson Larry Patton Frank P. Ferrell Jr Steve Saunders Mesemary Stilwell

B&PW Board Meet Set For Thursday

The Danville Business and Professional Women's Club will hold its regular monthly board meeting Thursday June 2 at Mrs Roslyn Reaves 127 Winthrop Court. A 6 45 p m covered dish supper will be served. Committee chairs are to attend and year ahead programs will be planned.

Danville Business and Professional Women’s Club Roslyn Reaves Winthrop Court

Marian Martin Summer Sew Pattern 9024 Skimmer

Marian Martin Lew presents pattern 9024 for women’s sizes 34 through 48. The light bay-swept skimmer features a band neck and bow, with fabric yardage for 45 inch cloth. Send 50 cents for a catalog and 50 cents per pattern with mailing fees.

Marian Martin Register Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York

Mrs Taylor Fetes Miss Tompkins At Bridal Shower

Mrs. John Taylor hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower for Angie Tompkins who wed John Neal Lewis July 10. Guests enjoyed a corsage gift, bridal games, and green and white refreshments with a white rose centerpiece. The guest list featured relatives of both families and several friends from the community.

Mrs. Taylor Miss Tompkins Angie Tompkins John Neal Lewis John Taylor Oak Forest Drive W. A. Burch E. C. Adkins A. M. Tompkins, Sr Lynwood Lewis George W. Price C. E. Price George B. Hyler Curtis Smith J. R. Tompkins Author Aiken Curtis Adams Burton Abbott J. R. Bass Buford Coleman Clyde Bailey Wesley Clark Moody Jones Sam Jones Kenneth Goss J. R. Lumpkin William Haulsee Shirlie L. Peters J. R. Richardson Andrew Walton G. Mimmer Linda Bailey Betty Jean Albright Beth Saul Jean Gravett Judy Gravett Rebecca Smith Fannie Moorefield

Bridal Couple Feted At Cookout in North Carolina

Mrs. Charles R. Thomas hosted a country cookout at Cedar Hill in Leasburg honoring her son William Manning Upchurch and Lydia Jacqueline Terry whose June 4 marriage is planned. About fifty guests attended as Captain Garrett A. Easley recuperates at Fort Belvoir. Mrs. Nana Ballard remains hospitalized in Bartow and Memorial Hospital. The group also notes the return of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ricketts and Sly from a Floridian visit and the funeral of Rev. Tom Burge, father of Mrs. Sutherlands.

Jesse Ricketts Sly Herman Lesster Keeling Jack Suther Bartow Fla Sutherland Tom Burge Garrett A. Easley Viet Nam de Witt Army Hospital Fort Belvoir Nana Ballard Girard Street Charles R. Thomas Leasburg N.C Cedar Hill William Manning Upchurch Lydia Jacqueline Terry

Linen Shower Honors Miss Motley Before June Wedding

Miss Ruth Anne Motley, to wed Melvin Brafford on June 10, was feted at a linen shower hosted by Miss Virginia Allgood and Mrs. Jane Owen at 412 Brook Drive. corsage pink rosebuds and a blue snapdragon centerpiece complemented lace tablecloths and crystal treats. Guests included Mrs. C. B. Motley Jr., Mrs. Bertha Brafford, Mrs. Earlie Mae Ennis, Mrs. Betty Coates, Mrs. Harry Cocke, Mrs. C. M. Fuquay, Diane Motley, Vicky Motley, Linda Sue Brafford, and Susan Owen.

Ruth Anne Motley Melvin Brafford Virginia Allgood Jane Owen Brook Drive C. B. Motley Jr Bertha Brafford Earlie Mae Ennis Betty Coates Harry Cocke C. M. Fuquay Diane Motley Vicky Motley Linda Sue Brafford Susan Owen

Miss Furgurson Feted At Tea By Mrs Hyler

Mrs David Wyler hosted a tea at Woodlake Drive on Saturday for Miss Sarah Gail Furgurson whose June marriage to Joseph Stilwell is planned. Pink and white decor featured a lace tea table with Peace roses in a crystal vase and pink tapers. Guests included Mrs E H Furgurson and Mrs Marion L Stilveil with the hostesses aiding and Mrs Larry W Patton and Mrs James L Brown assisting.

David Wyler Woodlake Drive Sarah Gail Furgurson Joseph Stilwell E. H. Furgurson Marion L Stilveil Larry W. Patton James L. Brown

Observers named to World Methodist Council in London

The Vatican Secretariat for Christian Unity announced the appointment of an American engineer and a British priest as observers to the World Methodist Council in London from August 18 to 26.

Vatican City Vatican Secretariat For Christian Unity World Methodist Council London

Informal Party Honors Miss Lydia Terry at Home

Mrs. Charles R. Thom as Jr. hosted a morning party at her Lockett Street home to fete Miss Lydia Terry, who will wed William Manning Upchurch on June 4. Guests included Mrs. Fletcher W. Terry, Miss Carolyn Johnson, Mrs. Landon Bryant Sr., Mrs. Paul Farthing, Mrs. Leslie Giles, and Mrs. Lynwood Ford. a pink rose corsage and bridal gift were presented.

Lydia Terry William Manning Uplchurch Charles R. Thomas Jr Lockett Street Fletcher W. Terry Carolyn Johnson Landon Bryant, Sr Paul Farthing Leslie Giles Lynwood Ford

Tea Service Attended by Local Hosts at Event

Mrs. Stanley Hawkins Mrs. Theodore Huggins and Miss Linda Bragg assisted in serving tea to about sixty guests between 4 and 5 30 p m. the occasion drew a steady flow of visitors and reflected community hospitality in a social gathering.

Stanley Hawkins Theodore Huggins Linda Bragg

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