Post Election Canvass Shows Minor Changes In Final Tally
The Danville and Pittsylvania County Electoral Boards reported small adjustments in official totals after yesterday’s canvass. County totals show 13,020 votes cast with shifts in multiple races including State Senate, Circuit Court Clerk, Sheriff, and district supervisors, reflecting tiny changes from election night figures.
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Danville
Pittsylvania
Eileen Stendig
House of Delegates
Cecil Murray
Calvin Fowler
Murray
Jess
Fowler
Senate
Coleman B. Yeatts
Gary L. Bengston
Yeatt
Bengston
Howard Amos
Amos
Peak-Pricing Utilities Hearing Set in Raleigh
The Utilities Commission will hold a four day hearing starting December 16 to review peak pricing for electricity. Up to 79 witnesses representing 40 organizations may testify as the agency studies actions to align price with production cost during high demand periods, mainly in summer daytime hours.
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Raleigh
The
Utilities Commission
RK. Roger
Commission
Federal Energy Administration
FEA
Plan for elderly housing in Danville stirs zoning clash
Danville planners debated a $2 million aging housing project by Bernstein Enterprises for Danville and Pittsylvania County. Controversy focused on residency restrictions to elderly and handicapped tenants, with concerns over turning the building into a slum if rules change. The plan seeks waivers on height and parking, with 42 spaces, and a 40 year occupancy pledge. debate over ensuring only elderly/handicapped residents remains key.
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Dan Hiver Inc
Ballou Park Shopping Center
Swicegood Funeral Home
Carter
Virginia Housing and Development Authority
Federal Department of Urban Development
Earle Garrett I
Planning Commission
Danville
Pittsylvania County
Bernstein
Reston
Christopher Raphael
Donald Tucker
Garrett
James W. Lord
Commission
Joseph Blaine Funeral Sunday at Beavers Cemetery
Funeral services for Joseph R Blaine will be held Sunday at 2 pm at the Beavers family cemetery on Rt. 360. He died Wednesday in Philadelphia, Pa. Survived by his wife Thelma B Blaine of Philadelphia and three sisters Mrs. Marion B Wilson of Danville Mrs. Bessie B Docker and Mrs. Geraldine Herbert, both of New York City.
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Evington
Robert Walden
Lynchburg General Hospital
Pittsylvania County
John T. Walden
Callie Lee Walden
First Baptist Church
Ruby Alice Cox Walden
Raymond E. Walden
McConnell
W. Va
Margaret Ruth Carver
Logan
Virginia Brown
Kistler
Malcolm
Woodrow Walden
Hart
Lula Viar
Lynchburg
Dollie Dunaway
San Francisco
Calif
Finch and Finch Funeral Home
Joseph R Blaine
Beavers Family
Blaine
Joseph Blaine
Philadelphia
Thelma B. Blaine
Marion B. Wilson
Danville
Bessie B. Docker
Geraldine Herbert
New York City
Mrs Emma Stephens Williams Rites Tomorrow At Church
Funeral for Mrs Emma Stephens Williams is set for 1 30 p m at High Rock Baptist Church with Rev P J Woods officiating Burial will follow in the church cemetery The body lies at Fulton Funeral Home with visitation 7 to 8 p m today by the family present note: Williams died Tuesday
Circuit Court Convicts Three in Danville on Theft Counts
Three defendants were convicted yesterday in Danville Circuit Court on separate theft counts. Lawrence Edwin Holley was found guilty of statutory burglary of the West Main Texaco station. Danny Wayne Spicer was convicted of statutory burglary breaking at the Danville Golf Club. Jimmy Lewis Stone was found guilty of unauthorized use of an automobile. Sentencing set for December. Charles Montague and Rickey Hailstock will be tried November 7 after missing yesterday due to improper notification.
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Planning Commission
Danville
George B.anderson
The
Marvin — Siddle
Mary Cahill
Danville Commission On Architectural Review
Victor White
Prentiss L. Gillespie
Broadnay Street
Ridge Street
Newton Street
Industrial Avenue
Sandy
Danville City
Westover Drive
Piney Forest Road
Rutledge Creek
Glen Oak Country Club
Danville Golf Club
Lawrence Edwin Holley
West Main
Texaco
Danny Wayne Spicer
Jimmy Lewis Stone
Mini Session Classes Announced at J W Squire Armory
A four week mini session begins next week at the J W Squire Armory with reduced fees. Adults pay 3 dollars and children 2 dollars. Schedule includes preschool play school, gymnastics, macrame, wreath making, holiday cooking, bridge, tumbling, day camp, fitness, yoga, bible study, ballet, and youth basketball across Monday through Friday sessions.
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J. W. Squire Armory
County Judge Convicts Five In Pittsylvania Court
CHATHAM Judge Ww. Carrington Thompson convicts five defendants in a Pittsylvania County Circuit Court session and schedules sentencing for Dan. 2. Curtis Coleman pleaded not guilty to arson under advisement, Clyde Junior Martin found guilty of five counts, Dexter D. Lipford Jr. pleaded guilty to burglary and grand larceny, Golden Ardale Harris guilty of grand larceny, David Eugene Harris convicted for distraction and marijuana possession, Jimmy Lee Martin found guilty of operating a vehicle as an habitual offender.
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Chatham
Ww. Carrington Thompson
Dan
Pittsylvania County
Thompson
Curtis Coleman
Clyde ‘Junior Martin
Dexter. D. Lipford Jr
Golden Ardale Harris
Harris
David Eugene Harris
Jimmy Lee Martin
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Council Debates Budget Cuts and Equipment Upgrades
City leaders discuss trimming the school budget and finding savings while Public Works outlines a 230000 list of gear including a 60000 caterpillar tractor shovel and a 6300 sand spreader. Debate over Ridge Street expansion continues as funding limits constrain projects. Veteran's Day closures affect ABC Stores. George Myers Jr honored for service to Danville.
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Pittsylvania
Robert H. Clarke
Lord and Dyer
Victor White
Thorit T. Winstead
Ridge Street
Newton Street
Whitmell Street
White
Danville
Duplicate Bridge Winners in Danville Howell Movement
The Danville Duplicate Bridge Club held six tables at the Schoolfield Recreation Center for the Howell movement. Winners included first place team Mrs L B Cabaniss with Mrs Roy Ernest, second place Mrs Ed Steffey and W C Gravely, tied third fourth Mrs B T Harvey Jr and Mrs B B Leonard with Mrs John Torrence and Miss Ethel Milam, and fifth place Mrs Banks Turner and Mrs H C Rich.
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Danville
Pastor Calls Christians to Settle Disputes in Church
Norfolk AP report says Rev. Robert S. Guelich of Glengariff Baptist Church urged resolving Christian disputes within the church rather than courts after church trustee Marvin C. Becker, 68, was indicted on fraud charges sparked by a former member’s complaint. The case involves Becker and three co-defendants.
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Norfolk
Robert S. Guelich
Glengariff Baptist Church
Guelich
Marvin C. Becker
Becker
Gladys Ree Engles
Joseph W. Moyer Sr
Norfolk Commonwealth
Joseph H. Campbell
Library Science Grad Students Can Get Aid
Academic aid for graduate students in library science for the 1975 76 year is available to Virginia residents. Aid covers up to 1200 dollars or the difference between in state and out of state tuition under General Assembly contracts with five accredited schools. Applications require acceptance in a master program at one of the cooperating universities.
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General Assembly of Virginia
Southern Regional Education Board
University of Maryland
University of North Carolina
Florida State University
Louisiana State University
North Carolina
Alumni Plan Homecoming Trip in Winston-Salem
The Danville Chapter of Winston-Salem State University Alumni Association will travel to Winston-Salem North Carolina next Friday and Saturday to celebrate Homecoming. The weekend features a Rams versus Shaw University Bears football game along with banquets cabarets and a Saturday parade. Contact Mrs. Calvin D. Porter at 232 Broad St for more information.
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Danville
Winston-Salem State University Alumni Association
Winston-Salem
N.C
Rams
Shaw University Bears
Calvin D. Porter
Broad St
Renan Ruritan Club to Sponsor Gospel Sing by Lewis Family
The Renan Ruritan Club will sponsor a Gospel Singing by the Lewis Family at Renan Elementary School on Friday November 14. The show starts at 8 p.m. The venue is on Route 640 between Renan and Altavista in Renan.
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Renan Ruritan Club
Lewis
Renan
Rt. 640
Altavista
Retirees State Thanksgiving Lunch Observed
The Dan River Retired Workers held their monthly meeting Tuesday announcing a Thanksgiving luncheon for Tuesday November 18 at the King of the Sea Restaurant. Tickets available at the Recreation Center until November 12. Harry Seay welcomed members including Mrs Evans recently ill. November birthday members recognized. Jake Marshall led a prayer after the sick and bereaved report. A bus trip to the Southern Living Christmas Show is planned November 16 with reservations at the Center. Door prizes awarded. Mrs Bessie Scearce received a white family Bible. 1976 officers elected Seay re-elected president Myrtle Witt and Sam Sparks vice presidents Ray Handy treasurer. Mrs Maggie Oaks honored as retiree of the meeting. Free flu shots given after the meeting. social hour followed.
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Dan River
King of the Sea
Harry Seay
Evans
Jake Marshall
Southern Living
Bessie Scearce
Seay
Myrtle Witt
Sam Sparks
Ray Handy
Maggie Oaks
Local Churches File Permits
Two Danville churches filed building permits for church improvements. Sandy Shores Baptist Church at 200 Parson St. received a permit for a 40 by 85 foot sanctuary addition costing about 40000 dollars. Calvary Church of the Nazarene at 437 E Thomas St. received a permit for general remodeling costing about 10000 dollars.
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Danville
Sandy Shores Baptist Church
Parson St
Calvary Church of the Nazarene
E. Thomas St
Senior Citizens Bazaar and Rummage Sale Held at Danville Center
A bazaar bake sale and rummage sale will be held today and tomorrow at the Danville Senior Citizens Center on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the local center as sponsored by the Council On The Aging.
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Danville
Canton Union 5 Meets Tomorrow
Canton Union No 5 will meet Saturday at 8 p m in Oddfellows Hall on S Ridge St All members urged to attend as Lady Edith Zalt han state president of Lexington makes her official visit
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Patriarchs
Canton Union No. 5
Oddfellow's
S. Ridge St
Edith Zalthan
Lexington
Battery RE 111 Field Artillery Veterans Reunion Banquet
World War I veterans of Battery RE 111 Field Artillery will hold an annual reunion and banquet at the King of the Sea Restaurant on Saturday. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7. The event welcomes veterans along with their wives widows and children.
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RE. 111 Field Artillery
King of the Sea
Health careers program planned for two city schools
Roberta J. Pignato from the Virginia Council on Health and Medical Care will present a slide-sound show detailing over 40 health careers. The career assemblies will be at Langston Junior High on Tuesday Nov 11 at 10 am and at George Washington High on Thursday Nov 13 at 10 am.
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Roberta J. Pignato
Heath
Virginia Council On Health and Medical Care
Langston Junior High School
George Washington High School
Kiwanis Hosted Victory Supper Honors Campaign Work
The Kiwanis Club again hosted a victory supper attended by community leaders and supporters. Averett College Singers performed songs including selections from Fiddler On The Roof while James Ingram urged applause for Mrs. Sager for her campaign hard work, drawing a standing ovation from the audience.
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Kiwanis Club
Averett College Singers
James Ingram
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