Local family welcomes guests amid birthday and college honors
Mrs Millard Rewis Sr of Raleigh NC visits son Rev Millard Rewis Jr in Winchester while Mrs Irvin Manuel hosts a daughter eighth birthday party with guests Tamra Broach Pam Abbott Glenda Anderson Mary Hunt Ann Hortens tine Ann Kalafat Rhonda Lineburg Marilyn Keyton Kendra Wingfield Cecilia Zuckerman University of Virginia Dean's List recipients include John Julian Pickera Jr Eugene Paul Miller James Franklin Sager and Thomas Nelson Francis Joseph Duckwall named Hampden Sydney College senior class president Middletown Grange hosts open house with Future Farmers of America Warren County chapter J F Foster to attend VFW Auxiliary visits Newton D Baker Hospital with patients and plan next outing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Manuel
Purcell Ave
Jean Carol
Tamra Broach
Pam Abbott
Glenda Anderson
Mary Hunt
Ann Hortenstine
Ann Kalafat
Rhonda Lineburg
Marilyn Keyton
Kendra Wingfield
Cecilia Zuckerman
University of Virginia
John Julian Pickera! Jr
Curry Memorial School of Education
Eugene Paul Miller
James Franklin Sager
Thomas Nelson
College of Arts and Sciences
Francis Joseph Duckwall
J. S. Duckwall
Peyton St
Hampden- Sydney College
Duckwall
Kappa Alpha Order
Chi Beta Phi
Middletown Grange
Warren County
Future Farmers of America
J. F. Foster
Calendar and social notes from a West Virginia town
April events include lodge meetings at Madison and McKinley chapters and a bridge game at George Washington Hotel. Lions Club and various clubs gather at George Washington Hotel and Baptist Church. Town residents visit relatives, and a federation meeting in Keesburg is reported along with hospital news of a Glendale California patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Lodge
McKinley
Eastern Star
City Hall
George Washington Hotel
Lions Club
Loyal Order of Moose
Rebekah Lodge
Alcoholics Anonymous
Baptist Church
Word Study and Usage Guide from W L Gordon
A short guide on correct usage and pronunciation with examples. Focuses on misused phrases mispronounced words and a daily word practice highlighting the term co action meaning force or coercion and its emphasis on the second syllable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plebe Jan
Mecern Etiquette Q A Guide For Social Conduct
Roberta Lee Mecern answers reader questions on widowhood etiquette and the timing of seeking new suitors after death, proper address for a newly appointed judge, and appropriate attire for house guests at breakfast.
Crim Installed President of Clarke VFW Auxiliary
Mrs Garland Crim was installed as president of the Clarke County VFW Auxiliary Post 2123 at the Post Home meeting. Other officers installed include Mrs Roy White senior vice president and Miss Anne Peer conductress with more positions to be installed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Crim
Roy White
Earl Fetterhoff
Carlton Sager
J. Paul Peters
Anne Peer
Hilda Pugh
George Taylor
Raymond Baker
Dorothy Lofton
Everett Jenkins
B. C. Shutts
Wayne DeHaven
Wawker Greathouse
Betty Wills
Roy Sirbauch
Bojsd Grayson
Charles Rinker
Jeffrey Thompson
Robert Trenary
Dayton Easter
R. K. Eddy
Grim
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Easter
Jamstown Park Reopens Old World Pavilion May 12
Jamestown Virginia officials announce the reopening of the Old World pavilion at Jamestown Festival Park on May 12. British ambassador Sir Harold Caccia will attend, with tablet unveiling marking Elizabeth II speech site last Oct 15. A. H. Midgley will supervise install, drawing items from Library of Congress and other institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Great Britain
Jamestown Festival Park
Harold Caccia
del. Lewis McMurran
Virginia
British Commonwealth of Nations
A. H. Midgley
British Central Office of Information
London
Midgley
Library of Congress
Smithsonian Institution
Folger Shakespeare Library
University of Virginia
Virginia Historical Society
Births in Middletown Romney and Wardensville area totals
Birth announcements list four newborns: April 25 a boy Mark Wayne Sirk to Wade Lee Sirk and Phyllis Mae Inskeep in Middletown Route 1. a boy Ronald Wayne Coffman to Ronald N Coffman and Hazel Mason in Romney West Virginia Route 1. a girl to Thurman Marion Clark and Thelma Loveday in Whitacre. April 26 a child for Albert Sylvester Harris and wife in Wardensville West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Lee Sirk
Route 1
Middletown
Mark Wayne
Sirk
Phyllis Mae
Ronald N. Coffman
Romney
W. Va
Ronald Wayne
Coffman
Hazel Mason
Thurman
Marion Clark
Whitacre
Clark
Thelma Loveday
Mrs Harris Identified as Former Miss Jeanette Grandi
A brief notice notes that Mrs Harris is the former Miss Jeanette Gertrude Grandi. The statement confirms her maiden name and longstanding identity.
Stephens City Shower Honors Mrs Edward Ewing
Mrs. Edward Ewing was guest of honor at a Stephens City shower hosted by Mrs. Kenneth Swain. Attendees included numerous local residents and club members from Stephens City and nearby areas.
Round Hill Couples Celebrate Mrs Alfred Williams
Mrs Alfred Williams hosts a social gathering at Round Hill with Mr and Mrs featuring a cordial reception and informal views on community events. Attendees include local families and neighbors sharing updates and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Williams
Round Hill
First Fatality On Richmond Petersburg Turnpike
A 60 year old Richmond electrician Roman E Tate was killed when struck by a truck while stepping from a toll house on an approach to the Richmond Petersburg Turnpike. The death occurred before the toll road opened to public travel and is not counted in the state road toll as the turnpike is private property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Matthews
Judge Matthews
Richmond
Richmond - Petersburg
Roman E. Tate
Tate
Queen's Sister to Attend Winchester Teen Age Dance
Miss Victoria Fairbanks 15 sister of Queen-elect Shenandea XXXI will be honored guest at the Festival Teen Age Dance on May 2 at the War Memorial starting 9 50 p m Co sponsored by Winchester Teen Age Club proceeds go to TAC music by Jack Fretnel Chaverones include Harry Lake Festive chairman and Mrs Lake Vashan Brown and Mr and Mrs Vernon Timbrook Tickets at door from TAC members or advance sales booth George Washington Hotel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Fairbanks
Shenandea XXXI
Winchester
War Memorial
TAC
Chaverones
Harry Lake
Lake
Vashan Brown
Vernon Timbrook
George Washington Hotel
Last Washington New York Royal Blue Ends After 72 Years
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad completes its final daily passenger run between Washington and New York after 72 years. The Royal Blue express arrives in Baltimore at 4 23 p m marking the end of passenger service, with the last Washington to New York trip due in Baltimore at 5 47 a m Sunday. Freight service continues across the 13 state system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Washington
New York
Baltimore and Ohio
B&o
Two Entrants Named For Miss Shenandoah Apple Blossom Contest
Two entrants were announced for the Miss Shenandoah Apple Blossom contest held by the Valley Area Participation department on May 2 at 10 30 a m at Quarles School. Miss Ashby from Purcellville represents Loudoun County sponsored by Purcellville Lions Club and Miss Rosenberger from Shenandoah represents Stanley sponsored by Stanley Lions Club. Seventeen contestants from Main and Virginia and West Virginia compete for prizes including a Cuban Holiday trip TV Guides Evening in Washington and a Raleigh Hotel stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Blossom Festival
Valey Area
Quarles School
Miss Ashby
Roland Baxter Ashby
Purcellville
Loutoun County
Purcellville Lions Club. She Is A Student At the Loudoun County Hig School
Leesburg
Miss Rosenberger
Leon S. Rosenber
Main
Virginia
West Virginia
TV Guide
Washington
Raleigh
Capital
Baptist group projects one million members in 1958
In Nashville Tennessee Southern Baptists forecast surpassing one million members during 1958 based on growth trends and reports from church networks across the denomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Southern Baptists
Also Mentioned on This Page
Millard Rewis, Sr
Raleigh, N. C
Millard Rewis, Jr
W. Clifford St
Ap Jean Carol
Lewis T. Bell of
Falls Church
Mrs. Clay Hall
City
VFW
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Dayton Eester
Betty Willis
Earl Fetteroff
Bobbie Conrad
Mondey
Girl Scouts
Hugh Anderson
Anderson
Didawick
Delray
Viva Cather
Martinsburg Hospital
Mary Feeley
Ruth Williams
Lorraine Lineberg
Orpha Anderson
Garnetta Williams
Mt. Williams
Gladys Didawick
Marie
Ruth Illiams
Round Hill Club
Brenda
Cynthia Williams
N. C. Williams
Grover Carper
Gloria Jean Williams
Lucie Anderson
Charsie Vatenti
Children's Hospital
Los Angeles
Calif
Glendale
Clif
Lescon
W. L. Gordon
Mecern
Roberta Lee
Jamstown Park
Old World Pavilion
Albert Sylvester Harris
Wardensville
Priefs
Carolyn L. Seal
Stephens City
Edward Ewing
Kenneth Swain
Aynette Teets
Jane Markley
Betty Fleming
Alva Mantis
Lucille Spitzer
Clere Parks
Annabelle Richard
Anna Lee Ewing
Edith Leight
Betty York
Ivy Lindamood
Mary Lee Stosnider
Norfolk
Martinsburg
Sidney Carbeugh
Charles Town Hospital
Virginia Federation of Home Demonstration
Cluds
Vreteeday
Loudoun Hich
Stephens City Club
Harry Gan
Cheres Basr
Miller Barley
Ernest Flowers
Jack Femp
Abbi Helwick
James Lee
Roy Wisecarver
Robert Ayler
Madelyn Myers
Jack Funk
Memorial Hospital
Heater Stickley
Harold Estep
New Market
Estep
Round Hill News
Biae
Shoecenter
Goodrich P.F
Posture Foundation
Loudoun ST
Smalts
D.C
N.Y
Ger
Shenandoah
Stanley
The
Stanley Lions Club
Shenandoah High School
Mark
Caunt's
Tussommmmertial & Savings Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Verve
Vie
Cather’s
Lowwound
Hes
Timberlake
Colonial Winchester
Colonial Beauty Shoppe
Jean Martin
Braddock St
Nina
Edith Rinker
Miller & Anderson
E. Boscawen
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