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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1976
Page
3
Henry Shaw, a 76 year old avid tinkerer, recalls butterfly collecting and fungus challenges as he preserves a ginkgo tree and shared memories in his teal shed on Ingram Road. He shows a home made tools and a repurposed aluminum bird cage, reflecting proudly on his tinkering legacy.
Shaw, born late in the 20th century in Halifax County, pursued lifelong informal education despite an eighth grade finish. He worked in tobacco, mill, and loom reed cleaning, and spent 30 years studying plants, rocks, art, music, and Rosicrucian philosophy, while living modestly with his wife Charlotte and a family of four.
In Virginia, Sen. Harry F Byrd said it is a mistake to use the Kepane tragedy for partisan political purposes during a campaign. He and Sen. William L Scott have been attacked by Democratic Senate nominee Elmo H Zum.
Two separate accidents on city streets yesterday caused over $2,500 in property damage but resulted in no injuries. Faye Sheats ran a red light on Craghead Street and struck Noel Haneventt’s car. damages were $700 and $900 respectively. A separate hit and run on Colquohoun Street involved a 1968 Chevrolet and a parked 1966 Plymouth, with $1,000 and $500 in damage.
Augusta Baker renowned storyteller and children's literature expert will speak Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Danyilie YWCA. The former director of NYPL Children's Library Services and SUNY Albany alumna will demonstrate storytelling techniques and answer questions. Baker has lectured at Columbia Rutgers Syracuse and UNC Greensboro and held leadership roles in the ALA including president of the children's services division and Newbery Caldecott committee chair.
ROANOKE AP Virginia is spending millions to place youths in state homes and training centers, says a State Crime Commission member. Rev George Ricketts of Richmond cites out-of-state placements from Pennsylvania Maryland and Florida and urges Virginia to handle youths within its borders at Hollins College Roanoke Valley conference.
The National Teacher Examinations will be given at Averett College on Wednesday November 18. ETS prepares and administers the tests which measure knowledge in 27 subject areas and aid states, school systems, and colleges in certification and leadership selection. Bulletins with registration procedures and forms are available from George Falk, director of ACCESS and financial aid at Averett.
Fletcher Harris, a Danville native and senior partner at Harris Harvey and Neal, is named finance chairman of the Ford Dole Campaign Committee. A former Danville city official and Republican leader, he will support fundraising for the presidential bid and an education program on both candidates.
Five regional artists showcase pottery mouth blown glass batiks fibers and jewelry and metal work in the Dillard Fine Arts Building at Lynchburg College The crafts day program features demonstrations from 11 30 a m to 3 39 p m with the exhibit open through the 29 Mondays to Fridays 1 4 pm Sundays 3 to 5 pm
Rosicrucian leaders from Raleigh spoke to about 20 people in the Danville room of First National Bank, praising openness and denying political aims while noting members may keep identities private. Key figures described AMORC as a non political, educational group with roots in ancient wisdom and a wide membership. demonstrations covered beliefs in reincarnation, symbolism of the rose and cross, and personal study through weekly lessons.
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