Miss Saul and George Wathen Wed at Grace Church Frederick
Miss Saul daughter of James J. Saul Frederick and Diana Saul Salt Lake City Utah married George Allen Wathen son of James G. Wathen Sr Mt Airy and Marie Wathen Libertstown in a Grace United Church of Christ Frederick double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Edward Haas The bride's sister Diana Beebe was matron of honor and Nancy K Knife maid of honor Bridesmaids Mary F Miller Paula M Saul Nancy A Adkins Colleen M Mitchell Ushers John A Vercin James J Saul Jr James G Wathen Jr Thomas Wathen William Adkins Charles Long The reception followed in the church hall The bride a 1974 Prospect Hall graduate now works for National Geographic in Gaithersburg The groom a 1966 Linganore High School graduate works for Montgomery County Government The couple now reside in Wolfsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Je Saul
George Allen Wathen
Grace United Church of Christ
Diana Beebe
Nancy K. Knife
Mary F. Miller
Paula M. Saul
Nancy A. Adkins
Colleen M. Mitchell
John A. Vercin
James J. Saul Jr
James G. Wathen Jr
Thomas Wathen
William Adkins
Charles Long
Bride
Prospect Hall
National Geographic
Gaithersburg
Mr. Wathen
Linganore High School
Montgomery County
Wolfsville
Dear Abby Advice on Hard Contact Lenses Dilemma
A teen asks for guidance after three months of hard contacts proving uncomfortable. Abby suggests telling mother, consulting the seller for a consult, and visiting an eye doctor to determine if eye or lens issues. The Q continues with another personal relationship note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Breaking Free From a Desperate Suitor
A reader confesses she fears breaking up with a clingy 26 year old who cries, threatens self harm, and pressures marriage. Abby urges clear termination to avoid future manipulation and heartbreak for both. Another letter asks if wearing a late mother's wedding band on a key chain is proper. Abby says yes and encourages honesty about sentimentality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Mamma
John Henry Folk Festival Set For Aug. 27 29
The fourth annual John Henry Folk Festival will run August 27 to 29 near here at the 4-H Camp Virgil Tate. Organizers promote Black Appalachian culture with blues gospel and delta music plus arts crafts contests theatre workshops and children's activities. Notable performers include Johnny Shines. the John Henry Memorial Foundation backs the event with support from the West Virginia Arts and Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Tate
Edward J. Cabell
John Henry Memorial Foundation, Inc
Johnny Shines
Holt
Alabama
P.O. Box
Princeton
W.va
the Foundation
Tree Seat Pattern Lets Homes Embrace Outdoor Rest
A DIY pattern for a tree seat promises shade and cooling in yards. Builders trace, saw, and assemble a solid 2x4 based structure that fits any tree size and can be painted to match lawn furniture. Send $1.50 for pattern plus 1st class postage to Steve Ellingson at Frederick News-Post Pattern Dept. P.O Box 2383 Van Nuys CA 91409.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Ellingson
c/o
Frederick News-Post
P.O
van Nuys
Calif
Listening and dignity in terminal illness say Kubler Ross
Dr. Elisabeth Kubler Ross urges listening rather than avoiding terminally ill patients including children. She outlines stages from denial to acceptance and warns spouses may withdraw, stressing honesty, love, and close contact to ease suffering for patients and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kubler-Ross
West Virginia craft fairs planned for August September
Craft fairs in Beckley and at Jacksons Mills highlight West Virginia arts and crafts for August and September. The Appalachian Arts and Crafts Festival Aug 20 22 at Raleigh County Armory Beckley features 82 exhibitors with quilts and over 350 artworks plus Appalachian music. The Stonewall Jackson Heritage Arts and Crafts Jubilee Sept 3 6 at Jacksons Mill near Weston attracts 80 artists and craftspeople with exhibits, talks by historian Bob Meadows in Civil War dress, and demonstrations including black powder rifles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Jackson's Mills
West Virginia
Raleigh County Armory
Civic Center Arena
Jackson’s Mill
Weston
Bob Meadows
P.O. Box
W.va
Blake announces engagement of Katrina Blake to Gary Anders
Miss Katrina Beverly Blake of 6 Frederick Road Thurmont announces engagement to Gary Lynn Anders of Rt. 1 Detour. Anders is grandson of Baxter C. Dougherty. Blake is granddaughter of Morris C. Fisher and Graceham. She is a 1976 Catoctin High School graduate and works at Cozy Restaurant. He is a 1975 Francis Scott Key High School graduate and works at Worthington Purse Corp. They plan a future wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Blake
Frederick Rd
Thurmont
Katrina Beverly
Gary Lynn Anders
Raymond W. Anders
Rt. 1
Detour
Mr. Anders
Baxter C. Dougherty
Miss Blake
Morris C. Fisher
Graceham
Catoctin High School
Cozy Restaurant
Francis Scott Key High School
Worthington Purse Corp
Taneytown
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Mrs
Miss Saul
Grace United
Rev
Edward Haas
John Henry
The
Endowment For the Arts
Red Horse Steak House
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Katrina Beverly Blake
Atu
Paris
Frankfort
Nairobi
Marakesh
Vienna
Free World
Jenny
Addis Ababa
Adows van & Storage, Inc
KasHimai
Oriental Cesien Bugs
Ees Sen
Corristan
Ater
RIC Arty Inc
E. Patrick St
Monsey
Sruhive
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