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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1961

Page

6

Miss RitterEngagement to Denna Harlow Announced

Mr and Mrs George Ritter announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley to Denna Buddy Harlow son of Mr and Mrs L D Harlowe of Covington. Miss Ritter works for Crown Cork and Seal Co and Mr Harlow for Kern Motor Co of this city.

George Ritter Shirley Denna Buddy) Harlow L. D. Harlowe Covington Miss Ritter Crown Cork and Seal Co Mr. Harlow Kern Motor Co

Miss Ritter Engaged to Jack Whitacre

Mrs. Pearl Ritter of White Post announces the engagement of her daughter Pauline Ritter to Jack Whitacre son of Mr and Mrs D W Whitacre of Gore James Wood High School alumnus Whitacre graduated in 1959 Both are employed by Crown Cork and Seal Co

Pearl Ritter White Post Pauline Jack Whitacre D. W. Whitacre Gore Miss Ritter James Wood Mr. Whitacre Crown Cork and Seal Co

Births and social notes from Winchester area locals

Personal notices list new baby Jane Bolt born July 29 at Winchester Memorial Hospital to MR. AND MRS. EMBREY B of 114 E Bond St with mother Nancy Randolph White. Other entries include visits, hospital stays, travel, and family events across Winchester Middletown Boyce and surrounding area.

Social Items To Nancy Pennypacker MO 2 3878

Social items directed to Nancy Pennypacker include a phone reference MO 2 3878 for delivery or pickup notices. No additional context or events are provided in the fragment.

Nancy Pennypacker

Calendar of events listing local clubs and meetings

Calendar entries list events across August 1 and 2 including Board of Control Exchange Eagles Auxiliary Loyal Order of Moose Camera Club Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous at Baptist Church Kiwanis Club Duplicate Bridge Elks Lodge Teen-Age Lounge Jaycee meetings Teenage Ballroom Open Lounge Kiwanis Shelter Star Circle Market Street Methodist Circle with times from 7:30 p.m. to 12:15 p.m. and various venues such as 1336 Commerce George Washington Hotel Winchester Golf Club and Shelters.

Eagles Loyal Order of Moose Camera Club Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Baptist Church Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Winchester Golf Club Lodge No BPOE Elks Home

Peach Lattice Pie Guide With Fresh Baked Tips

Fresh peach pie with a lattice top is detailed here with steps for selecting freestones, peeling, and slicing. The recipe uses cinnamon and lemon juice, plus a pastry setup with cloths and rolling aids, then weaves lattice strips over filling and bakes at 400 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes.

Cecily Brownstone Associated Press

Births and Family News From Local Residents

Roland Jr. returns this week from Rehoboth Beach Delaware. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart McG Burton Jr of Richmond welcome daughter Joan Gary born July 26 at Medical College of Virginia Hospital Richmond. They have two sons Stuart McGuire III and Thomas Butler. Mrs. Burton is Joan Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Butler of W Cork Street. Mr. and Mrs. Lee A Brown return from West Palm Beach Florida visiting son and daughter in Coral Gables Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood. Mr. and Mrs. Seddon Nelson and two children of Fredericksburg were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Bell Jr on N Cameron Street.

Stuart McG. Burton, Jr Richmond Joan Gary Medical College of Virginia Stuart McGuire, III Thomas Butler Burton Joan Butler Robert R. Butler W. Cork St Lee A. Brown West Palm Beach Fla Coral Gables Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Seddon Nelson Fredericksburg Ms. Stewart Bell, Jr N. Cameron St

Births Celebrate Many New Arrivals in Several Towns

A sequence of birth notices reports newborn boys and girls across multiple communities. James Braxton Simms and Mildred Hugene Lacy welcome son Marlon Braxton in Purcellville, while James Russell arrives to Charles Lee DeHaven in Gainesboro. A girl named Jane Bolt is born to Emery B. Washington in Albemarle Street. Additional births include a girl for Charles Harry Wilson in Romney and a boy for Thurston Turner in Upperville, with more newborns in Paw Paw and Clearbrook.

James Braxton Simms Purcellville Marlon Braxton Simms Mildred Hugene Lacy Charles Lee DeHaven Gainesboro James Russell DeHaven Alma Lee Piles Charles Harry Wilson Romney W. Va Wilson Catherine Kesner Emery B. Washington E. Bond Sr Jane Bolt Washington Nancy Randolph White Thurston Turner Upperville Turner Mildred Anne Payne Leon Neil Bohrer Paw Paw Bohrer Mary Magadeleine Fultz

Eastern Star Banquet Visit by Grand Matron

The Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star will visit August 5 at the Lee-Jackson Restaurant. Banquet at 6 30 p.m. Meeting at 8 p.m. Call Hilda Mason after 5 p.m. for reservations MO 2 5727.

The Order of the Eastern Star Lee-Jackson Hilda Mason

Miss Geary Weds John Gale Demory in West Virginia Chapel

Esther Yvonne Geary daughter of Mr and Mrs J Norman Geary married John Gale Demory of Jefferson Maryland in Beth El Methodist Church Bakerton West Virginia The double ring ceremony featured white gladioli and palms Rev James E Smith officiated Bride wore white ballerina length chiffon over net and taffeta with seed pearl crown and pearl earrings Best man Ronald Huffner sister Miss Dorothy Geary was maid of honor Ushers were William Geary and Larry Osbourne Reception at Oak Hill hosted by the bride’s family Guests from Washington Maryland Virginia Pennsylvania and Florida The couple will reside in Bangor Maine Both graduates of Shepherdstown High School Air Force members to date stationed at Dow AFB Maine and Pentagon Washington The bride is the granddaughter of Carroll R Jones and the late Mrs Jones and the groom is from Jefferson Maryland

Esther Yvonne Geary J. Norman Geary John Gale Demory Jefferson, Md Bethel Methodist Church Bakerton W. Va James E. Smith Elizabeth Hodges Dorothy Ellen Geary Ronald E. Huffner William Geary Larry Osbourne

Modern Etiquette Q and A By Roberta Lee

Hostess may remove plates as guests finish. if a guest is very slow, slight early clearing is acceptable to respect others. Corsage should be worn on the left wrist. Sign birthday cards only with your name, not your husband's, when mailing to women friends.

Vespers and Recital at Luray Singing Tower

Vespers begin 7 30 p m Sunday at the Luray Singing Tower with a Carillon Recital and Vespers at 7 50 p m DST. Rev Dr Kern Butsler, former Luray Methodist pastor now at Ginter Park Richmond, will speak. Special music by the Choir of Ginter Park Methodist Church directed by Lee Belknap.

Luray Singing Tower Luray Methodist Church Kern Butsler Richmond Ginter Park Methodist Church Lee Belknap

Cows Eat Golf Balls Besieging West Lothian Course

In West Lothian Scotland a herd of 20 cattle feeds on stray golf balls around the 4th and 5th tees as Uphall Golf Club members lament repeated losses. Golfer Michael Brennan notes decades of balls vanished on the course.

West Lothian Scotland Uphall Michael Brennan

New Floor Care for All Floors Seal Glass

Miller's Hardware promotes Seal Glass a liquid floor finish for vinyl and all hard surfaces. It uses acrylic technology also used in auto finishes to eliminate waxing. The product ends weekly waxing, beautifies floors, prevents water spotting, and is easy to apply.

Mrs Mil ton To Be Children s Story Teller at Library

Mrs Milton will tell the story at Hand ley Library Story Hour on Thursday from 10 30 to 11 30 a m Registrars are Mrs Holmes Harper and Mrs William E Eisenberg Assistants include Mrs J A Hotinger Mrs John Warren Rice and Mrs John Warner chaired by Mrs John J Hawse All children ages 6 through 10 invited to hear stories select books and bring parent signed lists of read books by August 17 for prize announcements on August 24 and the summer reading awards are sponsored by the Women s Civic group

Charles S. Milton Handley Library Holmes Harper William E. Eisenberg J. A. Hotinger John Warren Rice John Warner John J. Hawse Women’s Civic

Women of the Moose Hold Meeting

The regular monthly business meeting of the Women of the Moose was held at the local home of Miller, senior regent. The Publicity Committee will hold a dance on Sept. 9 at the Lee Jackson Restaurant. Mary Jane Garrison was awarded a gift. Refreshments were served by the College of Regents Committee. Mrs. Miller announced a Ritual Practice for August 3 at 8 p.m. and urged all members to attend.

Women of the Moose Moose Isthe Saaien Homeoioeee Miller Lee-Jackson Mary Jane Garrison College of Regents

Traveling kitty survives 40 mile ride from rural Iowa

In Des Moines a man found his family cat under his car after it apparently crawled aboard while he left early for work. The muddy feline rode about 40 miles on the back springs unharmed, startling the driver.

Des Moines Iowa

League and the Winchester Chapter of AAUW

The Winchester Chapter of the American Association of University Women completes a meeting with discussions on local educational initiatives and opportunities for women in higher education. Members plan community programs and scholarship outreach for the coming season.

League Winchester The American Association of University Women

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Shirley Ritter Pauline Ritter MR. and Mrs. Embrey B James C. Price Fort Knox, Ky Mr. Price Mrs Lorenzo Price S. Cameron St Samuel Bly Charles Nail Mrs. Bly Frenchie Mowery Middletown Delcie Newcome Batt Martinsburg, W. Va Kings Daughter Hospital John Frederick Hoover, Jr W. Monmouth St Mabel Triplett S. Kent St Winchester Memorial Hospital Ellen Jones Sandra Morrison Camp Massanetta Harrisonburg Pearl H. Stickley Indiana Pennsylvania George C. Clowe Michigan Florida Mrs. B. F. Davis Peyton St Tommy Strode Boyce New York City Barbara Strode Gene Gouldin Falls Church S.M. Lane Ruth Long Link Ellen Shull Friendship Airport Baltimore San Francisco Calif Oroville Howard L. Boyer California Nevada Shirley M. White Alan, Stan Paul Glaize Ave South Carolina Tennessee Kentucky Roland F. White Dianne Bostonians Edwin Clapps Mansfields Board of Control Exchange Commerce Jaycee Committee Kiwanis Star Circle Jaycee Shelter Market St. Methodist Circle Roland, Jr Euclid Ave Rehoboth Beach Del Charles Wilson Funk Stephens City Ruth Virginia Edmonds James Austin Jones Clearbrook Eastern Star Banquet Gaunt’s Drug Store Miss Geary John G. Demoray del Monte Ij-Og Roberta Lee Miller's HDWE Women of Moose Traveling N. Loudoun St. Helvatie Bowers Paint & Wallpaper N. Charles St Charles Town Loudoun Boscawen St
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