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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1963
Page
8
The text notes patient aid at three VA hospitals including Viegas and Kecoughtan where Blind Therapy Shops employ patients to make baskets and rugs. It cites 270 patients at the Carville Sanatorium for Hansen’s disease helped by the Auxiliary. A Bloodmobile is scheduled to be sponsored by the Unit on May 21 and a sale will be held.
Health officials urge measles prevention for children under two as physicians stress vaccines. The message warns that unvaccinated infants are at higher risk and promotes timely immunization to prevent outbreaks.
The Colonial Garden Club guest Mrs. B. J. Sager spoke on conservation at the Old Fredericktown gathering hosted by Winchester Golf Club. She outlined conserving soil plants animals water and minerals and renewing depleted resources. The meeting was led by president Mrs. Preston Moffett with exhibits highlighting a triangular oriental design and a ribbon showing collective floral arrangements.
An student at Strayer University, under the work study program, is named to the dean's list. The article notes he lives at 217 Shawnee Ave and was a member of the basketball team at Handley High School.
Mrs Ruth Stipe was introduced as a new member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the South End Fire Co at their recent meeting. Members are reminded of a White Elephant Sale after the May meeting on May 9.
Shenandoah District events include Easter Sunrise Services at Central High School in Wood. Apple Blossom Festival honoraries from Front Royal, Martinsburg, and Berkley Springs will attend the beauty contest and ride in the Firemen’s Parade May 2. Miss Beverly Lou Stein Martinsburg and Miss Lorraine Rudacille Front Royal named honorary fire chiefs.
Sunrise service scheduled for 6 a.m. at Calvary Church of the Brethren on Front Royal Road with J. F. Wine as pastor. Sunday School at 8 a.m. no service at 11 a.m.Galilee Christian Church to hold special Easter service at 10 a.m. in Berkeley Springs West Virginia. Miss Joyce Ann Michael, 18, Berkeley Springs HS graduate, named Honorary Fire Chief of Berkeley Springs Volunteer Fire Dept. during Apple Blossom time.
Community calendar lists events from April 14 to 15 including Easter hymn sings at Millwood Methodist and Cedar Creek Presbyterian, Optimist Club at Lee Jackson, DeMolay at Mason Building, Miller School PTA, Job's Daughters Fellowship Hall, Exhausters Auto Club, Frederick County Fire Assn, Madison Lodge, Duplicate Bridge at Town House, V F W Auxiliary, and TAC Platter Party for all ages. Local organizations include Raritan Club B James Wood and Braddock Street Church.
Mr and Mrs Douglas Lee Saunders of 113 Wood Ave announce the birth of daughter Ronny Lee on April 7 at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Saunders is the former Barbara Jane Barker. Marguerite Adams of 416 National Ave is a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mary Pennypacker and Pam Tyree of Chapel Hill arrived to spend Easter at Spring Hill, home of Mr and Mrs J E Pennypacker. Mrs Warren Gregory has returned home after visiting Mobile Alabama. John Gregory, son of Dr and Mrs Warren Gregory, is a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital.
County and public members invited to a freezing demonstration in Northern Virginia Kitchen. Miss Agnes Shirley will lead the program starting at 1 30 p m in the county aiop 6 ape bes So See center.
Phillip Crosby agrees to pay Sandra Drummond one thousand dollars a month for five years or until she remarries, clearing the way for a divorce. The move comes as Crosby, son of Bing Crosby, announces the settlement Friday in Los Angeles.
Police said a child died instantly when a tombstone toppled at a grave site. The incident occurred Friday as bystanders aided by lifting the heavy stone and attempting revival efforts at the graveside. Alice was the victim, with bystanders including Albert Tal and Mrs. Talbot among those near the scene.
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