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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1965
Page
5
The Danville Speech and Hearing Center becomes the newest member agency of the United Fund of Greater Danville. The piece outlines speech therapy, its purpose, social and economic penalties faced by speech handicapped individuals, and the journey toward rehabilitation through dedicated therapy and community support.
Mrs Rosa Lee East 72 will have funeral services Thursday at 2 p.m. from Citty Funeral Home with Rev Wayne Williamson officiating. Burial follows at Danville Memorial Gardens. She died Tuesday morning at her daughter’s home in Ruffin Rt. 2 after several days illness. She was a Pittsylvania native.
Five men in municipal court argued their colored chip game was not gambling. They were found guilty and fined $10 each. Defendants included Ronald Duane Brown and Clyde James Doo Jin, with others named at 770% Short Wilson St. The court bound over William Laverne Blaine on a separate 1964 mortgage disposal case. Additional fines and suspensions were imposed on Johnnie Wesley Gunner, Alberta Poole, Clink Whaley, Amanda Wilson, and William Nash for alcohol and vehicle violations.
County Va. native spent most of life in Rockingham County and lived with Mrs. Dickerson. Survived by daughter, two sons Esten L. East of Danville and H. N. East of Graham, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Body to be taken to Dickerson home Wednesday morning then to Citty chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday.
AP report notes Winston-Salem labor clashes involving Hennis Freight Lines and Champion Dish Washing Machine Co moving to the National Labor Relations Board. Teamsters Local 391 seeks recognition at Winston-Salem terminal, while Champion production workers pursue potential union election. both cases reflect ongoing strikes and company responses.
Martinsville Henry County Sheriff E P Witt announced Tuesday that Jailor Frank Copley resigns effective Sept 30. Copley from Collinsville has served since Jan 1 and sought to join a local trucking firm. A replacement has been secured but not yet named.
In New York the US Treasury market continued its two month decline with 34 of 40 issues down and six unchanged. Corporate bonds on the NYSE also weakened as total volume reached 15.95 million par with 90 issues rising and the rest falling or steady.
Washington AP A Welfare Administration spokesman says North Carolina and federal officials may settle a dispute over welfare staff qualifications without losing federal funds. Gov Dan Moore argued a rule requiring master’s degrees for program heads may be inapplicable. Cohen replied by telegram while Moore offered no immediate comment.
W J Gibson 71 of 105 West Stephens Street died yesterday at 12 10 p m in Memorial Hospital after years of declining health He was born September 17 1894 in Rockingham County North Carolina and lived in Danville 26 years He worked as a loom weaver at Riverside and Dan River mills retiring due to ill health He was married April 23 1916 to Viola Beck He leaves a daughter Ruby Hayes Akron Ohio a son Tillman Perry Gibson Danville and two grandsons Funeral services will be held at 11 a m Friday at Swicegood Funeral Home conducted by Elder Douglas Cross Interment Floral Hills Memory Gardens The family is at the West Stephens Street residence.
Final services for Nancy Lee Brumfield Stowe 26 will be at 3 p.m. tomorrow from Barker Funeral Home chapel. Interment in Highland Burial Park. She died unexpectedly after surgery in Cone Memorial Hospital Greensboro NC. She was a Pittsylvania County native, daughter of Elfen Walker Brumfield and the late Perron A Brumfield. Survivors include her husband Joel Lee Stowe and two children Joel Lee Stowe Jr and Tammy Leigh Stowe, plus six sisters and a brother.
Dr. Herbert C. Lipscomb addressed 436 Stratford College students at the opening convocation marking the 114th academic session. He linked Lucretius to modern science and peace, detailing his six book work De Rerum Natura, atomic theory, and views on fate, evolution, and the soul, noting Lucretius anticipated atomic age and tranquil spirit through nature and order.
Last rites for Edward Scearce an 87 year old Westover Hills resident will be held at 4 p m tomorrow at Swicegood Chapel conducted by Rev J B Arthur Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery He died yesterday at his son's home and leaves a large family including three daughters two sons and two sisters
Last services for William H. Pritchett were conducted yesterday afternoon from the chapels of Swicegood Funeral Home by Rev. Ralph E. McCormack and Rev. Lester F. Gayton. Interment followed in Leemont Cemetery.
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