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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1957
Page
6
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs Myrtle Jenkins to Mr Arthur Fox, both of this city, on February 24 at 2 PM. The double ring ceremony was at Second Orequon Presbyterian Church by Rev Robert Bradford. Attendants were Mr Ralph Grim.
Mrs Anderson formerly Rosie Sheppard. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Loring Foster Route 1. Mrs Foster formerly Ruby Baker. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Marshal Ritter White Post. Mr Ritter formerly Carrie Cookley.
Miss Nancy Redd Quarles awarded the Blandy Ex ital Farm Fellowship at the University of Virginia for study in biology during the 1647 58 session. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Garland R Quarles of 1495 Greystone Terrace and a Longwood College senior Farmville.
Guenter Skole and Karl David returned to 210 Molden from Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ervin C. Yount of Hickory North Carolina were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph on Handley Blvd. Mrs. FE Golden returned to Jacksonville after visiting her parents Jr. and Mrs. Julian Watson of Thomal Ave.
Community calendar lists activities from the War Memorial Building across April including Girl Scout training, private teen party, DAV meeting, Air Force Reserve squadron flights, Rotary Club, D A R, Quota Club, Shawnee Bowmen, Shawnee Fire Company, Woodmen of the World and Fraternal Order of Eagles events with times and locations.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Snapp entertained at dinner in Opequon on Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Brewer and grandson Billy Brewer of Mt. Pleasant, Mr. and Mrs. H. T Snapp, Mrs. Donald Smith and daughters Sharon and Rosie. Everett D. Kline of 320 Virginia Ave is reported improving at Memorial Hospital as a patient.
Mr and Mrs C C Massey and children Jenny and Fedora from Parkins Mill Road spent Sunday in Alexandria visiting Mr and Mrs George Masesy and family. Miss Jarret Ginn left for New York after a week at home on the Valley Pike, enroute from Miami where she spent the winter.
A birth notice from Yellow Springs West Virginia announces the arrival on April 16 of a child to Mr and Mrs Carlton Anderson. The notice provides no further details.
Members of the Little Garden recruit women as hostesses for the Historic Garden Week Tour on April 78 listing groups at Fort Loudoun Apartments Washington s Well The Little Pink House Belle Grove George Washington Hotel and other sites with names of dozens of ladies including Mrs J W Arthur Jr Mrs Walter Bosserman Jr Mrs Beverley Byrd Mrs Joseph Damron and many others.
The Sunday service at Gainesboro Church Sunday at 7 p.m. will be led by the different departments of the Sunday School and themed The Man of Galilee. Mrs. Goldie McAlwee serves as chairman.
The Shenandoah Potomac Garden Council plans its third annual historic homes and gardens tour in Jefferson and Berkeley Counties on May 4 and 5. Proceeds fund Harper House restoration in Harper's Ferry. thirteen sites, including several Washington family homes, will be open from 10 am to 7 pm.
Mrs. Frank Line Burg returns home from Memorial Hospital. Her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry Turner of Elkridge Maryland visit for a week. Martha Straw of Augusta West Virginia visits family. Various local visits recount weekly visits among residents including the Larricks and Wileys. Ice noted on Monday morning.
A reader asks if hosting a buffet for new neighbors is suitable in an informal community. The etiquette answer suggests waiting for neighbors to extend friendship. Another inquiry notes missing wedding invitation after a bridal shower invite and explains it reflects on the wedding invitation. A third question confirms a woman should remove gloves at a luncheon party.
Mr A L DeHaven guest visits by Gene Newlin family Mrs Earl Dick and daughters Miss ula May Dora and Virginia Lutzenhiser and Harry Kerns family. Mr A E Dellinger called on George Harman. Golden Kerns Paul Benner with Harry Kerns on business. Mary DeHaven Lynwood Flowers Othella DeHaven and daughter with Norman Luttrells Browntown. Domestic calls among Kerns DeHaven Whitacre and Tinsman families.
Rosenberger and Mrs. Snapp visited Mrs. Snapp and her brother Mr. Harry Hammock and family at Reliance on Sunday. Mrs. Ivan Miller visited relatives Mr. and Mrs. Arthur White on Northwestern Grade. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Shook and Mr. Ralph Frye with sons Stevie and Bennie called on the Fryes Saturday.
A compact English lesson notes commonly misused phrases and mispronounced words. It explains avoiding double negatives and provides a vocabulary tip focusing on the word incredulous meaning skeptical.
Mrs Willam Pryor named president of the Winchester Branch of the American Association of University Women at a War Memorial Building meeting. Elected with her were Mrs Henry Eavis as vice president and Miss Virginia Barr as corresponding secretary.
Kenneth Stevanus was an overnight guest of Winfred Haines on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Junior Barber of Bunker Hill visited Mr. and Mrs. Orksley Catlett last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur LaFollette of Winchester were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Winfred Haines.
Family groups including Mr and Mrs Ray Oates with children David and Donna Jean and Mr and Mrs Eugene Oates with Dwight and Helen visited the Charles Lees Thursday night. Mrs Ray Oates and children Lynda Frankie and Jane were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson Sunday.
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