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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1969

Page

6

Local social notes include weddings in progress and visitors

Mr and Mrs Harry E Gregory formerly of Winchester return to Duncanville Texas after visiting Mr and Mrs Clay Manuel Also Mrs Thelma Keens of 725 S Kent St celebrates her birthday Her son Eddie in the US Air Force in Phu Cat Vietnam sent 13 red roses from Wahiawa Hawaii Rabbi Norbert Samuelson of Princeton Hillel to perform the marriage of Janet Rappa port and Robert Waterman at Beth El Temple Allyson Barr camp counselor will attend the wedding Mr and Mrs Earnie Pugh Gainesboro vacationing in Ocean City MD Mrs Mabel Sargent of Echo Village Subdivision is a patient in Winchester Memorial Hospital

Harry E. Gregory Winchester Duncanville Tex Clay Manuel Norfolk Thelma Keens Kent St Eddie U.S. Air Force Phu Cat Vietnam Wahiawa Hawaii Norbert Samuelson Princeton N.J Hillel Princeton University Seymour J. Barr Merriman’s Lane Janet Barbara Rappaport Robert Stephen Waterman Beth el Temple Allyson Barr Joseph and Betty Harlam Kresgeville Mabel Sargent Echo Village Subdivision Winchester Memorial Hospital

Births Reported for Harmon and Allemong Families

Birth notices list Timothy Wade for Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Lynwood Harmon Route 2 Front Royal a son. Mrs. Harmon is the former Lena Mae Pyne. Also Scott David for Mr. and Mrs. David Floyd Allemong Route 3 Superior St. a son. Mrs. Allemong is the former Patricia Lea Butts.

Forrest Lynwood Harmon Front Royal Timothy Wade Harmon Lena Mae Pyne David Floyd Allemong Superior St Scott David

Anniversary notices honor two couples in Maryland and New York

Congratulations go to Mr and Mrs Mack R Welch of Route 1 on 40 years of marriage. They wed August 1 1929 in Hagerstown Maryland with Rev J C Ott officiating. Mrs Welch is former Mary Ellen Armel. Their children include Mary V. Willes Nancy Jean Pearson Ernest R Welch and five grandchildren. Also honoring Mr and Mrs Forrest William Rathies Sr of 125 East Germain Street on their fifth anniversary. They wed August 1 1964 with Rev J Floyd Wine officiating. They have two children Mary Jane and Forrest William Jr. Mrs Rathies is Martha Jane Spitler.

Mack R, Welch Hagerstown J.C. Ott Welch Mary Ellen Armel Mary V. Willes Route 1 Nancy Jean Pearson Alameda Calif Ernest R. Welch Route 5 Billy Willis Connie Sue Kevin Welch Allen Wanda Pearson Forrest William Ratlies, SR E. Germain St J. Floyd Wine Mary Jane Forrest William Jr Rathes Martha Jane Spitler

Branner Reunion Elects Officers

The Branner descendants reunion at Exchange Shelter Recreation Park drew 92 attendees. Officers elected include President Donald E. Womeldorf of Wilmington Delaware, Vice President Alfred L. Snapp Sr of Winchester, Secretary Hilda Turner of Winchester, Treasurer George W Branner of Winchester, and Program Chairman Wanda Hough of Leesburg. The next gathering is set for July 4 1970.

Christina George Branner Exchange Shelter Recreation Park Donald E. Womeldorph Wilmington Del Alfred L. Snapp, Sr Winchester Hilda Turner George W. Branner Wanda Hough Leesburg

Payne's Chapel WSCS Hosts Evening Weiner Roast

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Payne's Chapel Church meets at Ridgeway Church Hall at seven this evening for a social weiner roast and to encourage member attendance. Burnt Factory WSCS Meeting Planned with Mrs Strickler Leading Program Tuesday at 7 30 p.m.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service of Payne’s Chapel Church Ridgeway Church Hall Burnt Factory

Community Reunion and Club Meetings Schedule

A Saturday and Sunday schedule lists gatherings at various venues in Unger West Virginia and nearby towns. Events include multiple reunions at churches and parks, plus meetings of the Civil Air Patrol Optimist Club DeMolay DAV and service and social groups at local halls.

Women’s Auxiliary Memorial Hospital Civil Air Patrol Old Virginia Woolen Mill Bryarly Pta Optimist Club Lee-Jackson Masonic Building WMB S. Cameron St

Weather and Produce Prices Tighten as July Weather Persists

Virginia farmers face weather driven price shifts as July's heavy rainfall threatens quality of vegetables and fruit. Potatoes rose while beans onions and squash edged higher. cucumbers fell. celery and lettuce eased. Home grown corn remains popular with guidance to refrigerate promptly to retain sweetness. Beef prices eased slightly with some pork cuts rising and farm cattle showing strength midweek.

Virginia B. Duesberry Virginia Department of Agriculture Market News Service Virginia

Wayside Actress Builds a Costume Museum Hobby

Lorraine MacMartin pursues costume restoration for the New Canaan Historical Society, creating handbuilt display figures for periods from The Late Victorians to Ten Generations of American Fashion. Her work blends community theatre directing with curating garments and handwashing delicate fabrics.

Costume Museum of the New Canaan Conn Association of Historical Societies of State of Conn India Kashmir

Braddock Street UMC to Host Guest Teacher Golliday

William Golliday Jr will speak as guest teacher for the Golden Rule Bible Class at Braddock Street United Methodist Church tomorrow at 9 45 a m Guests are welcome to attend this morning session.

William Golliday, Jr Braddock Street United Methodist Church

Lithopone: United States debut and barite pigment use

Lithopone first produced in 1892 in the United States and later adopted for first commercial barite pigment use. It becomes the common white pigment employed chiefly in paints.

United States

Arlington Woman Named President of Church Women

Mrs. Thomas H. Magnum Jr. of Arlington, a Petersburg native, was elected president of the Women of the Church Virginia Synod at the 65th annual meeting. Other officers elected include Mrs. Webster McEarchern, treasurer Mrs. T Stratton Scott of Covington, and Mrs. E R Woodson Jr. of Mechanicsville as White Cross chair. Plans for 1970 include sessions June 22 26 July 27 to August 1 and a weekend conference June 26 28.

Massanetta Springs Thomas H. Magness, Jr Arlington Petersburg Women of the Church, Virginia Synod of the Presbyterian Church U Oes T. Stratton Scott Covington E. R. Woodson, Jr Mechanicsville White Cross Charles P. Wilson Richmond Ruth Campbell Massanetta

Dear Abby Advice Column Highlights From 1969

Excerpts feature Leona warning about siren thrill seekers delaying responders, Carol advising against accepting rides from strangers, and Upset in Spring Valley questioning church weddings for grandparents. Abby counsels forgiveness and safety tips, plus reader mail on personal dilemmas.

Abigail van Buren Chicago Tribune-N. Y. News Synd., Inc Abby Leona Spring Valley

Front Royal Market Livestock Price Report

Market quotations for Hogs Veal Lambs and Slaughter cattle with weight classes and price ranges. Includes stock feeder cattle and calves with weights from 275 to 850 pounds and price bands across choice good medium and inferior categories. Prices listed for steers heifers cows bulls and feeders.

Cutter & Utility

Muted fall palette features earthy tones and rich accents

Fall color themes shift to muted earthy hues with rust brown berry dusty pink navy hunter green deep red black and gold dominating palettes. The return to tapestry and Renaissance tones emphasizes subdued sophistication across textiles and design.

New Children's Patterns and Sewing Books Offered

Advertises Printed Pattern 4849 for children's sizes 2 4 6 8 with a size 6 outfit requiring 174 yards. Includes pricing 65 cents per pattern plus 15 cents mailing. Orders go to Anne Adams in Winchester Evening Star pattern department with full mailing address and style number. Also promotes Instant Sewing and Instant Fashion books at set prices and a free pattern coupon.

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

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Earnie Pugh Gainesboro Ocean City Branner Reunion Piccadilly St Swimley’s Catleidi of Sivents Greenwood Methodist Church Unger W. Va Royston Thumb Run Marshall Middleton Elizabeth Furnace Parrill Cacapon State Park Gardner Lions Shelter Madison Lodge Gore Fire Co South End Fire Co Fraternal Order of Eagles Carolyn Roberts Lorraine MacMartin Martha Wayside Virginia Woolf Market Street Golliday Bible Lithopone Robert Butt Purcellville Edward H. Butler Dear Abby Carol C. C S. F Los Angeles Cal Shoecenter Navy Tan Shoe Fashions Front Royal Market Fone Loons
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