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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1961
Page
6
Historian Virgil Carrin Jones will address the Water Civil War Round Table at Quarles School Tuesday night at 8 p.m. He discusses the naval aspect of the Civil War in his new book The Civil War at Sea and is known for several other Civil War works.
The Round Hill Raritan Club with ten to 52 members and four visitors led by President Eugene Larrick will meet at High Point Restaurant in Stephens City on April 26 to organize a new Raritan Club. Lt. Governor Tom Rosenberger will attend and the club voted to donate $150 to the project. Final plans were made for the annual Ladies Night on May 25 at the Lee-Jackson Restaurant.
J M Harvey spoke to the Quota Club at the George Washington Hotel about the probation and parole system in local courts. He outlined officer duties and outcomes, noting probation often produces favorable results for offenders and communities.
The Welcome Wagon Club met Tuesday at the War Memorial Building for a business session led by Mrs. Dorothy Hodgson followed by a social hour. Hostesses were Mrs. Hodgson and Mrs. Deanna Burcham. Guests included Mrs. Rosco Hendricks Mrs. Helen Rowe Mrs. Eleanor Ad Mrs. Roberta Bytheway Mrs. Gloria Kitts and Mrs. Mary Johnson.
A noodle making factory in Hong Kong operates under the Lutheran World Federation to convert surplus flour cornmeal and powdered milk into refugee friendly meals for Chinese refugees aiding relief shipments and hunger relief efforts.
Glen Burnie Garden Club hosted by Mrs. William Louthan Jr. featured a rose cultivation film by James Beavers of California Chemical Co. Guests included Mrs. Allen Koman. Ribbons awarded for line mass and arrangements. blues and reds given in horticultural class to several members. Benefit Flower Show May 25 and Historic Garden Week April 22–23 announced.
Mrs thacne Gregory will lead the worship service tomorrow at 9 45 o clock in the Chapel of Braddock Street Church. Mrs D F Hardesty will teach the lesson.
Readers are asked to phone social items to Nancy Pennypacker at MO 2 3878 as the newspaper gathers society news and notices for the upcoming society page.
April 22 events include a McCrorys sale at 9 am a bake sale at Hill's Toy Store 9 am a rummage sale at 23 E Piccadilly St 10 am to 5 30 pm a Historic Garden Week Tour at 8 pm a record hop at Gainesboro Fire Hall 2 to 5 30 pm and a hymn sing at Li Mountain Methodist. April 24 Optimist Club at 7 30 am and a series of evening meetings at Stonewall PTA Madison Lodge Eastern Star City Hall and more.
Mrs Harry F Byrd Jr visited the White House Thursday. Curtis Guy of Wardensville congratulated on a son born April 18 at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Marilyn Eddy elected to Pi Delta Epsilon at Longwood College. Samuel Jay Pine born April 19. James Richard Kunce born April 8. Carol Mae Spaid born April 19 at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Susan Payne Eddy named to Pi Delta Epsilon.
The Shawnee Kennel Club held an informal gathering Thursday after the Dog Show at the Armory for exhibitors and guests. Mr and Mrs Robert William Keister of Romney West Virginia welcomed a son, Robert Alan, born in Winchester Memorial on April 19. Mrs Keister was formerly Miss Margaret Elizabeth Mayhew. Mrs Robert Gochenour of 939 Kinzel Drive left Friday for Philadelphia to attend Dodd Sales Co annual sales meeting.
Berryville Presbyterian Church dedicates a $74 000 Educational Addition with an 11 a m service by Dr James E Bear of Union Theological Seminary on Why the Church and a 2 30 p m dedication by Dr James E Carr of General Assembly's Committee of Church Extension Atlanta Ga Carr a former pastor who oversaw the first Sunday School Addition in 1930 The addition includes a pastor study lounge kindergarten classroom Fellowship Hall and a kitchen Building Committee members are William Clevenger R Mims T F Marcus William Renner and Hugh Ritter
Dear Abby answers readers on handling social divides after Sue divorces Joe and plans to marry Carl. Advice covers maintaining friendships with Sue while navigating husbands’ reluctance to welcome Carl, handling roving men at bars, and modesty lessons for children amid household tension.
Miss Diana Robertson daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Robertson of this city has been chosen Miss Hoppers Auto Club of 1961. She attends James Wood High School and is in the school bowling league. She will ride in the Grand Feature Parade of the Apple Blossom Festival with Mitchell Heironimus and Mrs Maybelle Walker of Kernstown.
In Charlottesville Virginia Mrs. Catlett and Mrs. Fletcher, sisters, celebrated their 35th and 32nd wedding anniversaries this Friday. The Catletts wed in 1926 with Rev. G. W. Stover. the Fletchers married in 1929 on Fairmont Avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hockman are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter Kimberly Ann. Mrs. Hockman was formerly Dorothy Lineburg. Miss Wilda Cooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper, and Wil Clem, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Clem, were married recently and will reside in Strasburg.
The article notes a player from Ole Miss who led the team in hitting with a .425 average last year, highlighting their offensive prowess and standout performance at the plate.
Kenbridge Virginia AP reports two PTA proposals failed including compulsory school attendance and maintaining ble schools. The Staunton River District PTA says the plan could affect public and private integration, as part of a statewide legislative measure under review by district PTAs.
A dated quiz page outlines a 100 day score system with daily questions. It lists scoring bands from memory genius to good and prompts turning to page 2 for answers while mixing garbled items like pian o key colors and horse drawn vehicles.
Applications are now being accepted for enrollment in the First Baptist Church kindergarten. Eligible children are four or five years old by October 1. Separate classes will be held for each age group with a focus on art and creative activities. A parental training program is offered during the year. Call the church office or contact Mrs. E. T. Clark for registration aid and further information.
The burning of the White House occurred in 1814 during the War of 1812 while James Madison was the U.S. president. He faced the British raid and ordered defense measures as morale and national identity were tested.
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