New Administration Begins At Longwood Under Newman
Longwood College welcomes Dr. James H. Newman as seventh president since 1884 joining a period of expansion. Newman, ex executive vice president at University of Alabama, succeeds Dr. F. G. Lankford Jr. and brings decades in higher education leadership to the 126 year old women's college.
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Farmville
Longwood College
James H. Newman
University of Alabama
Longwood
Callege
Newman
F. G. Lankford, Jr
School of Education
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Tofuiexsan
U. S. Navy
Association of Alabama College Administrators
Southern Association of Land- Grant Colleges and State Universities
Southern University Conference
Southern Regional Education Board
Marshall Scholarships Committee
Southern Region
United
Prenuptial Luncheon Honors Mason Kent
Mrs. Royster Lyle and her daughter Miss Frances Lyle hosted a noon luncheon at their Mt. View Ave home honoring Agnes Mason Kent bride elect. Green and white decorations and standup doll place cards highlighted the event. Attending were Mrs. E. B. Kent mother of the honoree, Mrs. E. B. Kent Jr, Mrs. J. D. Simpson, Miss Nancy Rowe, Mrs. Edward Lind, Miss Jane Tucker, Mrs. Joseph Whitehead, and Miss Elizabeth Terry of Chatham.
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Royster Lyle
Frances Lyle
Agnes Mason Kent
Mt. View Ave
Miss Lyle
E. B. Kent
E. B
Pharmacists Wives To Hold Luncheon
The Women's Auxiliary to the Southside Virginia Pharmaceutical Association will meet Wednesday September 3 at 12 noon at the Charcoal House. A dutch treat luncheon precedes the business session and full attendance is requested by president Mrs Burgess H Hamith of Bassett.
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Southside
Virginia Pharmaceutical Association
Charcoal House
Burgess H. Hamieth
Bassett
Bridal Honors Paid Miss Barbara Nevins
Miss Barbara Nevins to wed Jean Griffin on Sept. 3 received several social courtesies. A Aug. 28 household shower at Mrs. Jack Aherton’s Sandy Shores home featured white rose bud corsages and refreshments for a gathered group including Mrs. Ronald Nevins and Mrs. Griffin. A second miscellaneous shower at Mrs. John David Moss’s Chat ham Road home offered pink sweetheart roses and games with more guests.
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Warbara Nevins
Jean Griffin
Jack Aherton
Sandy Shores
Jionald Nevins
M. N. Neal
Donald Nevins
Robert Griffin
James Harville
Carroll Rowland
Henry Jones
Raynell , Conner
Herman Roach
Wendell Harris
Jackie Cole
Linda Moon
Carolyn,Doolin
Dance at Tuscarora Poolside Social Saturday Night
The Tuscarora Country Club hosts a poolside dance for members and two local guests on Saturday Sept 4 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Casual dress with bermudas allowed. If rain, dance moves to the clubhouse.
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Tuscarora Country Club
Shower Honors Miss Overstreet Before September Wedding
A bridal shower for Miss Mary Palmer Overstreet in a Franklin Street home featured white rose corsages and a silver gift in her chosen pattern. After bridal games and pink and white refreshments, guests included Mable Overstreet and Volace Dick among others in the extended family and local circle.
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Mary Palmler Overstreet
Jr. Wayne Dick
Norman Platt
Franklin St
Thomas Platt
Mabel Overstreet
Volace Dick
W. T. Platt
Harry Collie
Carson Cassada
Burton Buettner
Stanley Adkins
C. FE. Smith Jr
Arthur Strader
Janet Strader
W. E. Suddarth
Irene Cannon
Ben Rollins
Johnnie Cassada
Clara Evans
John D. Brown Jr
Charles Dallas
Robbie Hayes
Betty Hayes
Thomas Petty
Ruth Overstreet
Timberlake Club Welcomes Newcomers at Meeting
The Timberlake Woman's Club met Monday at President Mrs. Don Gerhart's home to plan the September 19 family picnic. New community arrivals Mrs. Thomas Phelps Mrs. Bill Hopkins and Mrs. Ray Thompson were welcomed. Miss Robin Mustain gave a program about her Girl Scouts Senior Roundup experiences at Farragut Idaho this summer.
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Timberlake Woman's Club
Don Gerhart
Gerhart
Thomas Phelps
Bill Hopkins
Ray ‘Thompson
Robin Mustain
Girl Scouts
Farragut
Idaho
Goren On Bridge
The article discusses a bridge hand from Goren on Bridge with the Chicago Tribune style. South dealt with no trump in play, North AKOJ35, East OKG62, West eI WESY. The defense chose the six of hearts lead and a diamond return by East failed to slow declarer.
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Varese
YmnaTha Org
South
West
North
East
Declarer
Mrs Dibrell Honors Miss Ellen Wheatley at Luncheon
Pre nuptial party for Ellen Wheatley and Joseph Archer Turner II held at Danville Golf Club. Guests included Julia Jordan Sally Cox Tucker Linda Arey Robins Womack Faye Lennard Rob in Link Mary Tipton Sandy Roscoe Sue Spangler and more. Bridge play described with card strategies and outcomes as part of the event.
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Ellen Wheatley
Joseph Archer ‘Turner IL
Swarthmore
Lovig N. Dibrellide
Huncheon
Dan- Ville Golf Club
Julia Jordan
Sally Puth Cox
Vicky Tucker
Linda, Arey
Robins Womack
Faye Lennard
Robin Link
Mary Tipton
Sandy Roscoe
Sue Spangler
Joseph P. Tompkins
South
A. B. Carrington Jr
West Tilia
E. M. Williams
Caring
Alton Bidgood
C. Stead
Wheatley
East
North
West
Declarer
Winners Named in Danville Duplicate Bridge Night
Forty four players competed in the Danville Duplicate Bridge Club game at the Down Towner. North South winners were Ellis Halperin and Irving Heiner. second Dr. David Stoner and Mrs. B. T. Harvey Jr.. third Mrs. Irvin Payne and Mrs. E. P. Barnett. fourth Mr. and Mrs. Otto Manley. East West winners were Mrs. C. B. Peat Toss and Mrs. A. R. Gravely. second George Edminston and Mrs. Ernest Jones. third Mrs. Pennant and Mrs. Elizabeth Harrington. fourth Mr. and Mrs. Mel Fiel. Captain W Ronald Gray and daughter Elizabeth Ann visit Duke Hospital where he recovers from Burns. They travel from Wright Patterson to Columbus AFB.
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Danville Duplicate Bridge Club
Down‘towner
Ellis Halperin
Irving Heiner
David Stoner
B. T. Harvey Jr
Irvin Payne
E. P. Barnett
Otto Manley
C. B. Peat Toss
A. R. Gravely
George Edminston
Ernest Jones
Pennant
Elizabeth Harrington
Mel Fiel
Dear Abby Knotty Problem
Rural Route letter contests a tie for a bachelor. Abby advises purchasing a necktie to coax him toward marriage, then references knotting the knot. The column also answers questions on girls calling on boys and expresses dating norms and affection tips.
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Abby
Sither
Different Rates for French Shellfish Sparks Customs Clash
Paris AP reports a dispute over incoming shellfish taxes with higher rates for cooked shellfish and lower for raw. Importers argued scalded lobsters remained raw in appearance, challenging the system. Customs authorities now allow all shellfish to enter at the lower rate.
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Paris
Brunswick Stew Benefit Set for Semora Church
A Brunswick stew will be served Saturday September 4 at 4 p.m. in the Semora community building Semora North Carolina for the benefit of Semora Methodist Church. The public is invited.
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Semora
N.C
Semora Methodist Church
Marian Martin Turn Pattern 9119 Teen Sizes
Marian Martin offers printed pattern 9119 in teen sizes 10 12 14 16 with motion style side pleats for school and evenings. Textured cotton blends and sheer wool fabrics recommended with yardage details for size 12. Coupon for free pattern in catalog plus 50 cents for pattern and 35 cents for first class mail handling.
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Marian Martin
Tre Manyille Register
Pattern Dept
West 38Th St
New York
N.Y
Send. Sc
A Thought to Remember on Labor and Machines
Frank Swicegood reflects on Labor Day and the evolution of work from muscle to machinery. He cites Henry Ford and the model T's impact, calling automation a modern monster and linking the issue to the biblical parable of talents. From Danville, Va. Swicegood Funeral Home notices.
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Frank Swicegood Sage
Henry Ford
Thinking Starts At Home At Berkeley Student Insurrection
A University of California rebel speaks on television amid Berkeley student protests. The coed argues that college aims to teach thinking, claiming real learning occurs when a teacher models thoughtful thinking in class. The report critiques the campus turmoil and the shift in classroom dynamics.
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University of California
Coed
Berkeley
Body Of Tug Crew Recovered After Sinking Near Comstock
The body of Charlie Williams, a crew member of the tug Half Hitch which sank Monday night, was recovered Tuesday from the North River. Captain Claiborne Hudgins said two unidentified crewmen were picked up by the tug Michigan. The Half Hitch, owned by Norfolk Ship Salvage Co., was reportedly rammed by a grain laden barge six miles south of Comstock. Williams' home was in Chesapeake, Virginia.
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Coinjock
N.C
Charlie Williams
North River
Claiborne Hudgins
Mathews
Michigan
Coast Guard
Comtock
Norfolk Ship Salvage Co
Williams
Chesapeake
Woman killed in Burlington auto collision
A 62 year old Burlington woman Mrs Mary Mitchell Rose was killed when she was thrown from her car in a two car crash at a street intersection Tuesday. Ardenia Warrick Lewis of RE 2 Gibsonville was charged with manslaughter and failure to observe a stop light and released on $1000 bond.
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Burlington
N. C
Mary Mitchell Rose
Ardenia Wyrick Lewis
RE 2
Gibsonville
Nitas Beauty Salon Ad Sells Wigs and Accessories
Nitas Beauty Salon at 117 Church Street Mon sells and styles shoman Aoir wigs by Fashion Tress and oil accessories. For more information come in or call 793 0136.
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Nita
Church ST. Mon
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