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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1968

Page

6

Miss Byrd Byrd Grand Marshal at Flint Hill Parade

Miss Beverley Byrd daughter of U S Senator and Mrs Harry F Byrd Jr of Winchester served as Grand Marshal of the Flint Hill Firemen parade last night. A Mt Vernon Seminary graduate she debuted in Washington New Orleans and Richmond in 1968. Her hobbies include riding water skiing and swimming.

Beverley Byrd U.S Harry F. Byrd Winchester Flint Hill Miss Byrd Mt. Vernon Seminary Washington, D.C Washington New Orleans Richmond

Stephens City WSCS Meeting Planned for Monday Night

The WSCS of Stephens City United Methodist Church will gather in the Fellowship Hall on Monday at 8 p.m. Hostess will be Mrs. Fred Markley and leader Mrs. Doyle Brown.

WSCS Stephens City

Baptist Church Renames and Moves to Greenway Property

The Stephens City Baptist Church has changed its name to the Greenway Southern Baptist Church after relocating to the Greenway Property at Double Toll Gate intersection of Rt. 522 and Rt. 340. Services start this Sunday with Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. and worship times listed. baptismal service set for Sunday, Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. Public invitation issued.

Stephens City Greenway Southern Baptist Church

Smith Mountain Lake Shoreline Grows Beyond 20,000 Acres

Smith Mountain Lake near Roanoke spans about 20,000 acres with roughly 500 miles of shoreline, highlighting its large scale and expansive coastline.

Smith Mountain Lake Roanoke

Thompson Assumes Duties at Christ Episcopal Church

The Rev. Michael K. Thompson began duties as Assistant at Christ Episcopal Church on 134 W. Boscawen St. He hails from Staten Island and was educated at Darlington School Randolph-Mac on College and Virginia Theological Seminary. His wife Elizabeth Van Wert, a Hood College graduate, taught kindergarten before residing with him at 346 Fairmont Ave.

Michael K. Thompson Christ Episcopal Church W. Boscawen St Mr. Thompson Staten Island N.Y Sarasota Fla Darlington School For Boys Rome Randolph-Macon College Ashland Phi Delta Theta Virginia Theological Seminary St. Stephen’s School For Boys Alexandria St. Christopher’s Church Springfield Thompson Elizabeth Johanna van Wert Rochester Salisbury N.C Williamsport Winchester Mass Hood College Frederick Hillcrest Heights Fairmont Ave

Council Meeting Change for Stephens City

The Stephens City Town Council reschedules the regular August meeting from the 6th to Thursday August 8 at 7 30 p m in Town Hall.

Stephens City Town Council

Beauty Contest to Be Repeated at Johnson Lawn

A repeat Womanless Beauty Contest is set for this Sunday at 6 p.m. on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson at 301 Liberty Ave. sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Improvement Committee of St. Pauls AME Church. The public is invited.

Robert Johnson Liberty Ave Ladies Auxiliary St. Pauls Ame Church

Calendar of events for Friday and Saturday

Friday events include Ladies Auxiliary Middletown Fire Co at the fire hall 7 p.m. Winchester Junior Rifle Club at 7 p.m. and Fraternal Order of Eagles at home at 8 p.m. Saturday features a yard party at Greenwood Methodist Church starting at 5 p.m.

Ladies Auxiliary Middletown Fire Co Winchester Junior Rifle Club Order of Eagles Greenwood Methodist Church

Miss Connie Watach to Appear on TV

Cumberland Maryland dancer Connie Watach and her group performed at Atlantic City Steel Pier July 15 to 20 and taped for Ted Mack’s TV Show in New York City July 21 to air August 18. She will perform with her high school band October 5 in Hagerstown as her football team meets South Hagerstown.

Connie Watach Cumberland Atlantic City Steel Pier Gainesboro Connie Ted Mack New York City Hagerstown South

Andersons Welcome Sons in Bluemont and Boyce

Mr and Mrs Elmer Clinton Anderson of Bluemont Virginia announce the birth of a son Kevin Michael on July 30. Mrs Anderson is the former Maude Eleanor Martz. Mr and Mrs Dwayne Garfield Bray of Boyce Virginia announce the birth of a daughter Stacey Denise. Mrs Bray is the former Jo Ann Sandra Gaunt.

Elmer Clinton Anderson Bluemont Kevin Michael Anderson Maude Eleanor Martz Dwayne Garfield Bray Boyce Stacey Denise Bray Jo- Ann Sandra Gaunt

Red wool dress and hood trim by Pauline Trigere

A fashion photograph notes a red wool dress with marabou feather trim on the hood designed by Pauline Trigere. The AP Wirephoto credit accompanies the image, highlighting the designer's winter collection appeal.

Pauline Trigere

Special Service at Gainesboro Pentecost Church

A special service will be held at the Gainesboro Pentecost Church Saturday night conducted by the Palmer Brothers. The event begins at 7 30 p m. Also note that on May 17 1887 the Southwestern State Hospital at Marion opened with two patients.

Gainesboro Pentecost Church Palmer Brothers Southwestern State Hospital Marion

Dear Abby and Readers Card: Uniforms and First Dates

Dear Abby columns explore dating in uniform and class tensions with enlisted men versus officers. Readers share wedding invite woes and dating regrets as Abby advises light, practical tips while urging thoughtful communications.

Chicago Tribune-N. Y. News Synd., Inc Abby

Carrot Nut Cake Recipe From South Carolina

A homey cake feature details a Carrot Nut Cake recipe praised for moisture and texture from corn oil and grated carrots. The instructions cover ingredients, mixing, baking at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes, and cooling before storage. Also included is a wedding anniversary notice for Forest William Ratlief Sr. and Martha Jane Spitler.

South Carolina Carolinas Forest William Ratlief E. Germain Sr J. Ford Mary Jaffe William Jr

Shendow Wins Music Scholarship At Massanutten

Marc David Shendow, 15, earned a music scholarship from Col Frank Foti, Massanutten Military Academy director. He will be a sophomore, serves as first chair drummer in the concert band, drums in the Massanutten dance orchestra, and plans a music career. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Harry S Shendow of Springfield Virginia, formerly of this city.

Marc David Shendow Frank Foti Massanutten Military Academy Woodstock Marc Massanutten Harry S. Shendow Springfield

Paynes Chapel WSCS Calls Monthly Meeting Saturday

The WSCS of Paynes Chapel will hold its regular monthly meeting on Saturday at 7 30 p m in the home of Miss Emma Ridgeway 704 S Stewart St.

Wscs of Paynes Chapel Emma Ridgeway S. Stewart St

Local Society Notes From Virginia to Delaware This Weekend

MR and MRS MARSHALL CRISMAN spent last weekend at The Tides Inn in Irvington Virginia as guests of Equitable Life Assurance Society. MR and MRS JOHN W DeHAVEN of Norfolk Virginia welcome a son Justin Wade born July 25 in Norfolk. Cadet BEN H HEDRICK a 1968 VMI graduate attends Army ROTC summer camp at Indian Town Gap PA. MR AND MRS J SLOAN KUYKENDALL attend the American Bar Association meeting in Philadelphia. MR AND MRS MILLER W SAFFELL and son Douglas vacationed in Ottawa Ontario and Hull Quebec Canada.

Marshall Crisman Tides Inn Irvington, Va The Equitable Life Assurance Society John W. Dehaven Norfolk, Va Justin Wade Norolk DeHaven Ray DeHaven W. Piccadilly St Marie Frame Richwood W. Va Ben H. Hedrick Janice R. Hedrick Mt. Falls Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps Indiantown Gap Military Reservation Annville Hedrick Virginia Military Institute Loudoun County Leesburg J. Sloan Kuykendall S. Washington St American Bar Association Philadelphia Indiantown Gap Military Reserve Miller W. Saffell Douglas Whitlock Ave Ottawa Ont Hull Quebec Canada

Rev Williams to Speak at Berryville Baptist Church

The Berryville Baptist Church hosts Rev Gene Williams secretary of the Brotherhood Department of the Virginia Baptist General Board as guest minister at the 11 a.m. service on Sunday August 4. Williams, a Rocky Mount NC native with degrees from Chowan Wake Forest and Southeastern Seminary, will discuss Christians in a Changing World.

Berryville Baptist Church Gene Williams Brotherhood Department Virginia Baptist General Board Mr. Williams Rocky Mount North Carolina Chowan Junior College Wake Forest College Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Pine St. Baptist Church Richmond The Gloria Cox Russell Worth Leslie Carl Robbie Williams

Bridge Winners at George Washington Hotel Games

Bridge winners at the Duplicate Bridge Games held at the George Washington Hotel are led by Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Goode in first place. The second place duo is Mrs. Thomas G. Scully and Mrs. Robert Woltz. Third place goes to Mrs. W. Nelson Page and Mrs. Henry P. Kern, with fourth to Mrs. Harold Brown and Mrs. Irvin OConnell.

George Washington Hotel Richard A. Goode Thomas G. Scully Robert Woltz W. Nelson Page Henry P. Kern Harold Brown Irvin O’connell

LCW Picnic Supper at Grace Lutheran Church

The LCW group of Grace Lutheran Church invites all members and families to a covered dish picnic Tuesday August 6 at 6 p.m. at the Kiwanis Shelter. The event replaces the regular monthly meeting with brief meditations. A delegate will be elected to attend the Virginia Unit Convention at Massanetta Springs September 26 to 28.

LCW Grace Lutheran Church Kiwanis Massanetta Springs

Long Zip Pattern 4793 for Women with Neckline Options

Ad for pattern 4793 offering a dramatic diagonal long zip dress with a round neck and five necklines. Includes sizes 34 through 46, yardage for size 36, pricing 65 cents plus mailing. Mail to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winchester Evening Star using provided address. Also promotes Spring-Summer catalog and sewing book with prices.

Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

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