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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1966

Page

6

Miss Shirley Vance to Wed Richard Wisecarver

Clyde Vance of Winchester announces the engagement of Shirley Ann Vance to Richard Thomas Wisecarver both of Winchester. Shirley is a James Wood High School graduate and Grand Union employee. Richard is a Handley High School graduate and AT&T employee. A July wedding is planned.

Shirley Vance Richard Wisecarver Clyde Vance Winchester Shirley Ann Richard Thomas Wisecarver Wisecarver Handley High School The American Telephone and Telegraph Co

Paonia area residents and events in Winchester hospital notes

Paonia residents at Winchester Memorial Hospital include John G. Taylor and Dolly Cooper with Beverly Cooper recently admitted. Nellda Baughman teaches in Benson Vermont and is visiting her mother. Alan Caspar and Anna Kirby honored at University of Virginia service award program in Charlottesville. Mrs Boyd Unger celebrated 77th birthday with guests. Birth announcements list Deloris Eve Stonebreaker, a girl. Ollie Lee Swann Hall, a girl. Ellen Dare Harter, a girl. Robinson PTA meets with Jay Loudon Jr. speaking. Kiwanis Club hosts John O Marsh Jr. as guest speaker at lunch.

Alan Caspar Anna C. Kirby Blandy Farm Clarke County University of Virginia Charlottesville John O. Marsh, Jr Kiwanis Club War Memorial

County Schools Contribute To Goodwill

Frederick County pupils and teachers donated 1962 bags of clothing and shoes to Goodwill Industries last week. Rev. Lewis Ovenshire, executive director, called it a wonderful response aiding disabled workers. Schools contributing included Kline Middletown Robinson Memorial Stephens City Bryarly Highview with bags ranging from 225 to 425 each. Gainesboro Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. with Mrs Armen trout as devotional leader.

Frederick County Goodwill Industries Lewis Ovenshire Goodwill Ovenshire Kline Middletown Robinson Memorial Stephens City Bryarly School Highview School Gainesboro Woman’s Society of Christian Service Armentrout

Handley Library to Host New Childrens Theatre Program

The Handley Library and Friends of the Library organize a Childrens Theatre with a 11 AM Saturday start. Volunteers and funds are sought as area adults teens and children will perform plays with music skits and other arts in the library auditorium.

Hedrick Koontz Richard A. Goode R. E. Evans Handley Library Roberts Friends of the Handley Library Richard Goode Rudy Evans Winchester Blue Ridge Players Winchester Little Theatre Russell LaFollette A.A.U.W Civic League Reta Ts Berger Wayside Theatre Theodore Sambol Bentley Kinney Handley Library Board Friends OF the Library Childrens’ Theatre Fund Ralph Coates Handley Board Childrens’ Theatre

Calendar of Events Remains Busy Across Winchester Area

A Wednesday slate lists diverse gatherings from civil clubs to religious and service groups. Notable items include Ladies Rifle Club at the Armory, Hiram Lodge at Masonic Temple, and Winchester Rifle and Pistol Club Rifle Night. Community groups meet at venues like George Washington Hotel, Town House, and Elks Home with times mostly around 7 to 8 p.m.

Ladies Rifle Club Armory Hiram Lodge No. 21 Af&am Masonic Temple Winchester Firemen’s Executive Association Sarah Zane WMB Winchester Day Nursery Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Old Fredericktown Toastmasters Club Town House Winchester Touchdown Club James Wood High School

Local Art Exhibit At Wayside

The Shenandoah Valley Art Association displays oils watercolors charcoals and block prints at the Wayside Gallery Middletown through April. A ballot box invites public voting by number with counts on April 24 and ribbons awarded to top entries. Prizes are provided by the Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester and Warren Paint and Supply Store of Front Royal.

Shenandoah Valley Artist Association Wayside Middletown Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester Warren Paint and Supply Store Front Royal

Three More Honorary Fire Chiefs Named in Winchester Parade

Three young women are named Honorary Fire Chiefs for Winchester Apple Blossom events. Shelby Faye Thompson of Berryville. Margaret Ellen Fletcher of Manassas. Linda Ann Ervin of Herndon hold chief roles with local fire departments. They compete April 28 at Plaza Theater for a Virginia Beach vacation prize and a Ward Plaza shopping certificate, then ride in the parade at 6 p.m. with their sponsors.

Winchester Shelby Faye Thompson Nelson Thompson Berryville Margaret Ellen Fletcher Stephen W. Fletcher Manassas Linda Ann Ervin William O. Ervin Herndon Ervin Herndon High School Future Business Leaders of America Art Club Plaza Theater Ward Plaza Valley Ave Americana Motor Lodge Virginia Beach Merchants

Ruritan Zone 1 Beauty Contest Set for Lees Jackson

Ruritan Zone 1 Get-To-Get-When held at Lees Jackson with 6:30 p.m. start and 7 p.m. dinner. Lt. Gov. Jolliffe to preside and A H Spilman to attend and crown Miss Raritan Zone 1. About 300 members and wives expected. seven contestants named from Stonewall Shawquon Round Hill Gainesboro Clarke Cedarville Back Creek riding in the Raritan Float. Jack Fretwell MC and Philip Webber piano. John Gerkin chairs committee.

Rappahannock District Lees Jackson Arthur Jolliffe A. H. Spilman Rappanhannock Stonewall Sharon Marie Henry Shawquon Sandra Snapp Round Hill Karol Cooper Gainesboro Norma Lynn Lewis Clarke County Susan Grubbs Cedarville Janet Brill Back Creek Raritan Jack Fretwell Philip Webber John Gerkin Clarke County Club

Miss Lewis Weds Elmer Blanchfield in Williamsport

Janet D. Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs B W Lewis of Bunker Hill and Elmer W Blanchfield of Winchester married April 3 at Zion Lutheran Church Williamsport Maryland. The ceremony at 3 pm was performed by Rev Thomas Sinn with Mr and Mrs Berkeley T Lewis as attendants. Mrs Blanchfield works at 3 M Manufacturing Co and Mr Blanchfield is with Mellwee Trucking Co They will live at 115 E Cork St.

Janet D. Lewis B.W. Lewis Bunker Hill Elmer W. Blanchfield Winschester Zion Lutheran Church Williamsport Mr. Blanchfield Opal Blanchfield Jackson Ave Walter Blanchfield Thomas Sinn Berkeley T. Lewis Blanchfield 3-M Manufacturing Co Middleway W.va Mellwee Trucking Co Win

Registration for Sacred Heart Schools

Sacred Heart Academy will hold registration for children entering first grade in September on April 17 from 2 to 4 30 p.m. at the Academy. A child must be six years of age by Oct 1. Sacred Heart Kindergarten will also have registration the same day from 2 to 4 30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church Social Hall.

Sacred Heart Academy Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Church

Vanceright Riding School Reopens Season at Merrimans Lane

The Vanceright Riding School on Merrimans Lane reopened its season yesterday. For more information contact Mrs. Clarence Himelright at 662-3685. Also includes a home made mayonnaise recipe and spring cleaning safety tips about lights and ladders.

Vanceright Riding School Merrimans Lane Clarence Himelright

Duplicate Bridge Winners At George Washington Hotel

Grace Harmon and Richard Bowers won last week's duplicate bridge at the George Washington Hotel Monday night. Second went to Robert Giffin and Herbert Schutte with H Kern Jr and Howard Shockey third. Edith Norris and Tony Moscatello won Wednesday's master point game, Beverley and Dougherty in second, Kinney and Bowers third. Tied for fourth were Port and Griffith and Nelson Page with Kern.

Grace Harmon Richard Bowers George Washington Hotel Robert Giffin Herbert Schutte H. P. Kern, Jr Howard Shockey Edith Norris Tony Moscatello J. Gray Beverley Graham Dougherty Bentley Kinney Bowers Ellie,Port John Griffith W. Nelson Page Kern

Junior Century Club Meeting Set at Spring Hill

The Junior Century Club will meet tomorrow at 3 30 PM at Spring Hill the home of Mrs John E Pennypacker. Mrs John Adams will speak on the Peace Corps.

Easy-see Diagram Pattern Offer for Spring Catalog

Pattern listing describes Size 12 14 16 18 20 22 for a slim necklines design with a face framing band neckline. Includes pattern 4562 Half Sizes and mailing details to Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star pattern dept New York.

Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

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