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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1957

Page

10

Winchester personals plan for duplic ate bridge in Cumberland Md

Winchester area residents listed to participate in the duplicate bridge tournament in Cumberland Maryland on Saturday include Mr and Mrs John Griffith Mrs W A Cartkaden Mr John 5ra right Mrs Irvan O Connell and Mr and Mrs S H Reaves The Reaves plan to stay over Sunday Also noted are segments on others attending events in Washington Alexandria and Richmond with mentions of civic groups and performances including Madame Butterfly in Spartanburg and Leonard Pennario soloist with the Spartanburg Symphony Orchestra Other local names referenced include Major and Mrs Chester E Whiting and family.

Winchester Cumberland John Griffith W. A. Cartkaden John 5Raright Irvan O'Connell S. H. Reaves Anna Headley Barnsley Cwearbrook Spartanburg, S.C Twitchell Auditorum Converse College Leonard Pennario O Niece Spartansburg Symphony Orchestra Mies Barneley George T. Barnsley

Calendar of Events for April and May

Private party at the War Memorial Building tomorrow night. April events include Jaycees at Lee Jackson at 6 30 p.m Woodmen of the World at 8 p.m Fraternal Order of Eagles at Easles Home at 8 p.m Morning DAY Auxiliary rummage sale at 28 E Piccadilly from 10 a m to 5 p m Historic Garden Week tour of homes April 2 from 2 p m to 5 30 p m Historic events listed with times and venues.

War Memorial Building Jaycees Lee- Jackson Woodmen of the World Fraternal Order of Eagles Easles Home E. Piccadilly

Linda Smith Elected Bridgewater College Band President

Miss Linda Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs E F Smith has been elected president of the Bridgewater College Band for the 1957 58 session. She plays first horn, is a junior music major and a Handley High School graduate.

Linda Smith Mfr E. F. Smith Bridgewater College Miss Smith Handley High School

Ruth Sampsell Returns to Washington After Easter Visit

Miss Ruth Sampsell returns to Washington, D.C. after spending Easter with her sister Mrs. Lillian Winkfield on National Ave.

Billie Jean Winnefield Shensadesh College Lillian Winkfield Xnational Ave Ruth Sampsell Washington, D.C National Ave

Miss Debrah Delo Named Honorary Fire Chief

Miss Debrah Virginia Delo of Harrisonburg is appointed Honorary Fire Chief of Hose Co. No. 4 for the Apple Siossogr Festival parade on Thursday May 2. She is a student at Harrisonburg High School.

Debrah Virginia Delo George D. Delo Harrisonburg Hose Co. No. 4 Miss Delo Harrisonburg High School

Lessons in English by W L Gordon Word Study Execrate

A compact passage from Lessons in English by W L Gordon outlines common language pitfalls and a daily vocabulary goal. It defines execrate as to curse or call down evil and provides an example of its use with disgruntled workers.

W. L. Gordon

ACT Auxiliary Meets Tonight

The United Commercial Travelers Auxiliary will meet tonight at 8 o'clock at the Elks Home.

ACT United Commercial Travelers Auxiliary Elks Home

Braddock Street Church Hosts Asbury Fellowship Meeting

The Asbury Fellowship Class of Braddock Street Methodist Church meets tonight at 8 at the home of Mr and Mrs John Hawse 208 Parkway Avenue.

Asbury Fellowship Braddock Street Methodist Church John Hawse Parkway Avenue

Births in Baker Stephenson Lost River and More

Birth notices announce Jeffry Lynn for Mr. and Mrs. Gus Combs of Baker West Virginia. Leznie Gene for Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hoover of Stephenson. Leta Shell Fogle for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fogle of Lost River. A girl for Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Sibert of 601 National Ave. Helen Jenkins Sibert is the former.

Gus Combs Baker W. Va Jeffry Lynn Combs Virginia Teets Eugene Hoover Stephenson Leznie Gene Hoover Doris Brown Ralph Fogle Lost River Fogle Leta Shell Delbert Sibert National Ave Sibert Helen Jenkins

Car Crash Case Dismissed After Fire Victim Says He Abandoned Vehicle

Marvin E Williams faced a reckless driving charge in Richmond Virginia. He testified his car struck a city tree and caught fire. The traffic judge asked his speed and Williams replied about ten mph, noting he abandoned the car. The judge dismissed the case.

Richmond Marvin E Williams Carleton Jewett Williams

Girl Scouts Aid Cancer Fund Drive Saturday in District

Intermediate Girl Scout Troop 5 under Mrs. Robert Geanious will sell donation tags in the business district from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to aid the 1957 Cancer Drive. George G. Snarr Jr. thanks the group for supporting the Cancer Society fundraiser.

Robert Geanious Cancer Society George G. Snarr, Jr

Gospel Travelers to Perform at Mt. Carmel Church Sunday

The Gospel Travelers from Washington DC will appear at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church on South Brad dock Street Sunday at 9 p.m. The program benefits the Senior Choir and Senior Missionaries with a silver offering collected at the close. The choir praised the traveling group as outstanding and delivering excellent programs.

Gospel Travelers of Washington, D. C Mt. Carmel Baptist Church S. Braddock St Mt. Carmel Church Gospel Travelers

New British Publications Announced

The government stationery office released a list of new official works including Measurement of Small Holes translated from Russian, Horseflies of the Ethiopian Region, Seats for Female Shop Assistants, and Sex Life of the Elephant Seal.

London Government Stationery Office

Chamber Appeals for Clean Local Campaign Cooperation

The Winchester-Frederick County Chamber of Commerce appeals to merchants and residents to keep premises and streets clean as part of the Clean-Up Paint-Up Fix-Up drive. George W. Lucas urges placing trash in containers and notes city ordinances require curbside pickup twice weekly. He stresses unloading areas and bulk cargo cleanliness and calls for respect for laws and police discretion.

Winchester - Frederick County Lucas

Wife Sues Former Secretary of Navy For Cruelty

Dorothy Kimball sues Dan A Kimball former secretary of the Navy and Aerojet General Corp. executive for divorce after 31 years of marriage. She says they separated November 24. No children.

Secretary of Navy Los Angeles Dan A. Kimball Dorothy Kimball Aerojet General Corp General Tire and Rubber Co Truman

Judge Sets Date For Sentencing In Manslaughter Case

Warwick Va Judge Rob ert T Armistead sets May 20 for sentencing of Earl McDowell Bailey of Newport News after a guilty verdict for voluntary manslaughter in the January 24 slaying of Charles Jackson Pittman of Hampton. Pittman forced entry into a Warwick apartment and found his wife with Bailey. Bailey may remain free on a $5 000 bond pending appeal.

Warwick Va.p Robert T. Armistead Earl McDowell Bailey Newport News Bailey Charles Jackson Pittman Hampton Pittman Armistead

James Wood FBLA Heads to State Convention

James Wood Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America travels by chartered bus to Richmond for the state FBLA convention through Sunday. Delegates include Alfred McDonald, Phoebe White, Joan Pugh, Margine Sirbaugh, Peggy Jobe, Lorine Cornell, Frances Utterback, Betty DeHaven, Elsie DeHaven, Etta Michael, Darlene Luttrell and others with Miss Utterback and Miss Pugh in state events. Reco Ware and Mrs. Rebecca Whitlock accompany as instructor and sponsor.

James Wood Business Leaders of America Richmond FBLA Phoebe White Joan Pugh Margine Sirbaugh Peggy Jobe Lorine Cornell Frances Boyer Utterback Betty DeHaven Elsie DeHaven Etta Michael Darlene Luttrell Alfred McDonald Miss Utterback Miss Pugh Patricia Wolford Jane Donald Bessie Arnold Mary Lou Bly Kay Warren Wilbur Dove Mary Rickard Anna DeHaven LaRue Armstrong Katheryn Williams Cornelia Cadwallader Barbara Hammack Shirley DeHaven Peggy Russell Peggy McCarty Nancy Davis Geraldine Lee Libby Lupton Reco Ware Rebecca Whitlock

Pulaski Kiwanis to Rule on Carwile Equal Time Demand

Pulaski Kiwanis Club directors plan to consider Howard Carwile's demand for equal time after his telegrams challenging Atty. Gen. J Lindsay Almond Jr. and Almond's Republican stance on church state separation. Almond spoke to the club after citing Christ in Matthew about rendering to Caesar and to God, arguing the church will survive under truth.

Pulaski Pulaski Kiwanis Club Howard H. Carwile Richmond J. Lindsay Almond Jr Almond Christ Caesar God Pulaski Club Carwile Bernard Shutt The

Holdenville Daily News Perfumed Columns Stunt

The Holdenville Daily News ran a satirical advertising gimmick soaking its columns in scented ink. Nearby a photo showed Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson pinching his nose, taken by coincidence alongside the stunt story.

Holdenville Okla

Local Women Help Form Virginia Early Childhood Group

The Virginia Association for Early Childhood Education was formed Tuesday at the Hotel Roanoke Roanoke with Mrs. James A. Moncure elected president. Charter members include Mrs. Gladyce Crawford Doris Thompson Violet Harris Maude Adams and Charlotte Galaday. The group aims to set health and education standards expand teacher training support child education legislation and aid local ordinances. Regional workshops were planned by the Executive Board after a dinner meeting.

Virginia Assoiation Roanoke James A. Moncure Richmond Gladyce Crawford Doris Thompson Violet Harris Maude Adams Charlotte Galaday Winchester Day Nursery Crawford

Proper wedding gown wear at reception after wedding

Roberta Lee answers that a bride should wear the wedding gown but not the veil for a reception hosted by distant in law relatives. She also notes rude behavior by a guest who dwells on a prior party and says a stenographer does not need to rise when introduced to a man in the office.

DoD Fungicide Standards for Textiles Halt Mildew and Fungus

The Department of Defense notes six principal compounds proven as fungicides for textiles wood and leather. No single preparation covers all materials. ongoing research aims for one that resists fungi, withstands weather, spares the item, and remains non irritant to humans.

Department of Defense

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