This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1973
Page
4
Prices on the Virginia Carolina Livestock Market fell yesterday though volume rose, totaling about $39,800 from 229 head sold. U.S. graded animals showed varied per hundredweight prices across hogs, veal, cattle, stockers, and calves, with hogs and sows up for some lots while most categories eased.
Howell, an independent candidate for governor, accuses former Democratic Gov Mills Godwin of letting $3.5 million in state revenues idle from 1966 to 1970. He cites $3.4 million in lost interest, made in a Blacksburg Jaycees speech. He contrasts with Gov Linwood Holton’s tenure and vows to continue cost savings.
Virginia agencies seek 7.2 billion for 1974 76, a 38 percent rise from the current 5.2 billion. Gov Holton is expected to trim the requests, with the General Assembly likely to reduce further. Major increases appear in education health and justice, while special fund capital outlay drops from the prior period.
Echols, Republican nominee for attorney general, reports total assets of 276,651 with 57,230 in liabilities and a net worth of 219,421 as he urges Democratic opponent Andrew P Miller to disclose his finances. He defends his record and attacks Miller's campaign rhetoric.
A bridge column discusses a Mid Atlantic Regional hand from Richmond Virginia where a five diamonds bid by East led to a five spades contract and a four heart lead misdirection. East's lead directing diamond bid altered play, allowing East West to defeat the contract with two ruffs and a 50-6 score beyond a game value.
The Dan River chapter of Future Homemakers of America met in the school auditorium on Sept. 24 with Teresa Hunt presiding. Devotions were led by Sandra Seamster and Patricia White reported the treasurer’s report and FHA Workshop details from Aug. 21 at Chatham High School.
Washington AP reports Rep. Ed Young seeks to address the Flue-Cured Tobacco Marketing Committee in Raleigh to extend sales hours for South Carolina markets. He warns close of markets in Lake City Timmonsville Mullins this week would waste about 12 million pounds. Warehouses report full lots and farmers turned away.
William Curtis Brown, 97, died at Memorial Hospital. Born July 19, 1916 in Danville, he worked with Dibrell Brothers, was a World War II veteran, and a deacon at West End Christian Church. Survived by wife Kathleen, two stepdaughters, a brother, four grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Leemont Cemetery. body at Townes Funeral Home.
ANTAVISTA Eugene Chay Fitzgerald former Mayor of Alta died at his residence He was Pittsylvania County native born Jan 9 1492 son of Edmond and Virginia Crews Fitzgerald He served on Virginia Baptist Children's Home board named Altavista outstanding citizen in MT He is survived by Mamie Smith Fitzgerald five sons and other relatives Funeral services set for 2 p m today at First Baptist Church with graveside Masonic rites at Green Hill Cemetery Gretna Funeral for Leonard Joseph Godfrey to be held today at Colbert Funeral Home burial in Gretna Burial Park He was born in Danville March 20 1925 WWI veteran and retired electrician Survived by wife Geraldine Osborne Godfrey and several children and a brother of Danville
Graveside rites for Mrs Mamie Smith Shelton 1 are set for 3 pm today at Mountain View Cemetery conducted by Dr Paul W Hodge. She died yesterday in Roman Eagle Memorial Halle after a life spent mostly in Danville. She was born October 9 1882 in Pittsylvania County and was an Episcopal Church of the Epiphany member. Survived by sister Mrs Elizabeth Roberts of Richmond.
Willie Albert Huskey 91 of Ruffin N C died in Annie Penn Memorial Hospital Reidsville yesterday Born in Caswell County he lived in Cobb School community Retired farmer Survived by Lula Loftis Huskey two daughters Mrs Luis Schreve Mrs Robert Atkins a son Billy Huskey a brother Howard Huskey seven grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral 3 p m tomorrow at Wilkerson Funeral Home chapel by Rev Ralph Clayton Burial in Reidlawn Cemetery Body at funeral home with visitation 7 9 p m today
Funeral for William Henry Smith set for 4 p.m. tomorrow at L. H. Brooks and Bro. Funeral Home with Rev. W. J. Toomer officiating. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Born Sept. 14, 1922 in Pittsylvania County, he was a Dibtrell Brothers Tobacco Co. employee. Survived by wife Sadie Pibrell Smith, mother Cora S. Smith, five children, three sisters and one brother, and four grandchildren.
Sally Beatrice Shepherd 65 of 740 April Lane died Monday in Riverside Hospital. A Keeling native and 24 years Newport News resident, she belonged to Ivy Farms Church of the Brethren. Survived by husband James Howard. daughters Pauline Smith and Lucy Ann Shelton. brothers Jordan Bell Schofield Raleigh and Paul Schofield Statesville. sisters Mary Suddreth Reidsville and Margaret Lewis Halifax. three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Church. burial Peninsula Memorial Park. Peninsula Funeral Home in charge.
Average prices Monday were 91.90 per hundredweight across three markets with Mullins posting 91.07, the highest ever for a South Carolina market. Raleigh meeting attendees include John Jenrette who says farmers need more time to sell. he notes North Carolina farmers visited SC warehouses seeking opportunities.
Funeral services for Mrs Elecia Beatrice Stephenson Massengill of 122 Rosedale Court will be held at 2 p.m. in Wrenn Yeatts Chapel with Dr George Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Lawn Cemetery in Raleigh. She died in her sleep Monday night born August 15 1894 in Johnson County NC. Surviving are two sons Harold K Massengill Danville and George L Massengil Mobile and a daughter Mrs Douglas R Jones Greenville plus five sisters and three brothers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.