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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1959

Page

6

Miss Barbara Foltz Weds James Brannon at Berryville Church

Miss Barbara Ann Foltz daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Foltz Berryville married James Allen Brannon son of Mr and Mrs James Brannon in a Berryville Baptist Church ceremony. Rev Julian Orrell officiated and attendants included Frances Madigan and sisters. Afterward a reception was held and the couple plans to reside with the bridegroom's parents.

Berryville Baptist Church Barbara Ann Foltz Ray Foltz Berryville James Allen Brannon James Brannon Julian Orrell Frances Madigan Samuel Crim Robert Fries Stephenson Larry Brannon Winchester

Miss Milam and Melvin Deverle Wed in Roanoke

Mrs Eugene B Milam of Roanoke announces the marriage of her daughter Frances Alese Milam to Melvin Q Deverle son of Mr and Mrs Charles R Deverle of Leesburg. The ceremony took place Monday at the First Baptist Church with Dr E Te Glark officiating. Attending were Marvin B Milam and James S Clark. The couple will reside in Roanoke after a northern wedding trip.

Eugene B. Milam Roanoke Frances Alese Melvin Q. Deverle Charles R. Deverle Leesburg First Baptist Church E. Te Glark Marvin B. Milam This City James S. Clark Bethesda

Church Yard Parties Announced In Gore and Carpers Valley

Hebron Baptist Church Gore hosts yard party Saturday at Gore School starting 5 p.m with country ham supper and an auction to follow. Carpers Valley Methodist Church holds yard party Thursday at 5 30 p.m. with details in the announcement.

Hebron Baptist Church Gore Carpers Valley Methodist Church

Stephenson WSCS Meets at 7:30 Tonight

The Women's Society of Christian Service of Stephenson Methodist Church will meet at 7 30 this evening. Mrs Francis Beavers is the devotional leader.

Women's Society of Christian Service Stephenson Methodist Church Francis Beavers

Queen Esther Class to Meet at Eva Brooks Home

The Queen Esther Sunday School Class of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church will hold its August gathering at Mrs. Eva Brooks home this Thursday at 7 30 pm. Mrs. Carl Cather to lead devotions.

Queen Esther First Evangelical United Brethren Church Eva Brooks Carl Cather

Ladies Aid meeting announced for Howards Chapel group

The Ladies Aid of Howards Chapel will meet tomorrow at ? pm with Mrs. Marv DeHaven.

Ladies Aid of Howards Chapel Marv DeHaven

Social items to Mrs Lulu Williams in Missouri

Notice requests readers to phone Mrs Lulu Williams at MO 2 3419 for social items. No other details provided.

Mrs Lulu Williams

Calendar of events for August listings across clubs and meetings

August calendar shows Board of Control at Commerce Street at 7:30 p.m. August 4. Various groups meet at 8 p.m. including Eagles Auxiliary Moose Lodge Camera Club Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous. August 5 includes Kiwanis at George Washington Hotel and Duplicate Bridge at Golf Club. August 6 schedules story hour at Handley Library Rotary Club and multiple fire company and service group gatherings at local venues.

Board of Control of Exchange Club Commece St Eagles Loyal Order of Moose Moose Home Camera Club Murphy’s Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Baptist Church Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Duplicate Bridge Golf Club Lodge BPOE Elks Home Handley Library Rotary Club Quota Club Sarah Zane Grover Cooper Optimists Club Lee Jackson American Legion Legion Home Middletown Fire Co Reuss Fire Co Friendship Fire Co South End Valley Council Knights of Columbus Lee-Jackson GAA

Evening schedule for DAY and Auxiliary opens teen event

Wednesday program lists 7 30 p m for DAY and Auxiliary followed by 7 30 to 10 p m open house for teenagers.

Fire Company and Auxiliary Event Postponed

The Fire Company and Auxiliary meeting scheduled for Thursday has been postponed to a later date.

Local Personal Notices Highlight Movements and Births

MR AND MRS ROBERT MUS GROVE and two children of Washington DC visit Dr S G Moore and Mrs Moore en route to Houston Texas where they will reside. MR AND MRS PRESTON HARMAN of Alb in receive congratulations on Marilyn Gay born July 25 in New Market's Henkle Maternity Hospital. Mrs Harman is the former Louise Harpine of New Market. MR AND MRS LAYTON FOGLE of Alb in were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs David E Lowery of Bartonsville. MISS KATHY JOY WIBLER daughter of Allen Kibler of 541 N Cameron St is a patient at University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville. MISS NETTIE CARBAUGH of Stephens City and Mrs Fritzie Conley Carper and Martha of White Post are spending this week at Ocean City Md. MR AND MRS WILLIAM STOWERS have named infant son Joseph Randolph born July 31. Mrs Stowers is the former Betty Lou Cooper. MRS MRE SHADF will move to 1615 Kenyon St NW Washington DC this week. MR AND MRS AUSTIN HOVERMALE and daughters Bonnie and Jane have returned home after vacationing in Ocean City Md. THE INFANT DAUGHTER of Elmer Richard Rose has been named Wanda Sue. Mrs Rose is the former Marguerite Estelle Poston.

Robert Musgrove Washington, D.C Preston Harman Albin Marilyn Gay Henkle Maternity Hospital New Market Harman Louise Harpine Kathy Joy Wibler Allen Kibler N. Cameron St University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville Nettie Carbaugh Stephens City Fritzie Conley Carper Martha White Post Ocean City, Md William Stowers Joseph Randolph Stowers Betty Lou Cooper Elmer Richard Rose Wanda Sue Rose Marguerite Estelle Poston

Giant hippos Bongo and Pinky relocate to Zoorama

A pair of hippos weighing over nine tons each, Bongo and Pinky, moved from the Washington Zoo to Zoorama at New Market after a zoo population rise. The article notes the relocation as a result of animal population changes at the original zoo.

Washington Zoo Zoorama New Market

Local Notables Move and Visit Across Towns

Mr Floyd Baell of Mountain Falls Route is a patient in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs S P Painter of Woodstock visits her son in Birmingham Michigan. Mr and Mrs Troy Houston move to a new home at Bartonsville. Mr and Mrs Melvin Boone and children vacation in Catonsville Maryland visiting Beverly DeHaven and Barbara. Mr and Mrs James W Carter of Auburndale Florida announce their infant son David William. Mrs Carter is the former Bessie Jewel Steadman.

Floyd Baell Mountain Falls Winchester Memorial Hospital Troy Houstin Bartonsville Bufflick Road James W. Carter Auburndale, Fla David William Carter Bessie Jewel Steadman

Mrs Roy Weds Mr Bywaters at Highland Presbyterian

Mrs Isabelle Roy daughter of the late Harry J Brown and John Robert Bywaters son of the late John Beall Bywaters were married July 27 at noon. The Rev J S Duckwall performed the ceremony at the Highland Presbyterian Church parsonage. Mrs Bywaters wore a light blue street length dress with white accessories and white rosebud corsage. They are after a short southern wedding trip at home in Kernstown.

Isabelle Roy Harry J. Brown John Robert Bywaters John Beall Bywaters J. S. Duckwall Highland Presbyterian Church

Births Reported for Several Families in Various Communities

TO MR AND MRS MAX RAY HIMELRIGHT Star Tannery a girl Loretta Annette Mrs Himelright is the former Miss Loretta Ann Jenkins. TO MR AND MRS RALPH RINKER REID Route 2 Bluemont a girl Cheryl Anne. Mrs Reid is the former Miss Loretta Ann Kephart. TO MR AND MRS WAYNE ELWOOD CORBIN Romney W Va a boy Kevin Carlton. Mrs Corbin is the former Miss Mildred Ernestine Currey. TO MR AND MRS ALVIN E HACKNEY 720 Woodland Ave a girl. Mrs Hackney is the former Miss Betty Jean Jose. TO MR AND MRS HERBERT FRANKLIN WHITE Route 1 Paper Mill Road a girl Cynthia Ann. Mrs White is the former Miss Helen Louise Puffinberger. TO MR AND MRS WILLIAM WAYNE ELBON Route 1 Stephens City a girl Debra Lou. Mrs Elbon is the former Miss Margie Bell Willis.

Max Ray Himelright Star Tannery Loretta Annette Himelright Loretta Ann Jenkins Ralph Rinker Reid Route 2 Bluemont Cheryl Anne Reid Loretta Ann Kephart Wayne Elwood Corbin Romney W. Va Kevin Carlton Corbin Mildred Ernestine Currey Alvin E. Hackney Woodland Ave Hackney Betty Jean Jose Herbert Franklin White Paper Mill Road Cynthia Ann White Helen Louise Puffinberger William Wayne Elbon Stephens City Debra Lou Elbon Margie Bell Willis

County Child Catches Arm in Washing Machine Ringer

Middletown reports Stephanie Haines, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Haines, caught her arm in a washing machine ringer. A Memorial Hospital spokesman said she suffered bruises but no serious injury after the arm went through to the elbow. The Middletown ambulance transported her to the hospital.

Middletown Stephanie Haines William Haines Memorial Hospital

Davis Cleaners Repairs and Alterations Drive-In Service

Davis Cleaners offers repairs and alterations with drive in service at Parish Lane off Boscawen. The shop advertises its care for customers with the slogan For People Who Care.

Davis Cleaners Boscawen

August arts lineup features theatre and music across venues

Winchester Little Theatre presents The White Sheep of the Family August 24–29 at Bark Mill. Luray Singing Tower offers weekend recitals. No Hilltop Harpers Ferry play this month. Hay Fever promised for September. Carlo Ballet Amphitheatre runs tonight through Aug 23 with Tonight with Harry Bellafonte opening Aug 10. Moon Is Blue at Candlelight Playhouse this week. Show Boat and Pajama Game join Rosecroft Music Circus lineup. Russian Music and Dance Festival at Loews Capitol Aug 17–19. Rashomon at Olney Theatre for a week. Bernard Shaw plays follow. Arena Stage closes for summer.

Winchester Bark Mill Luray Singing Tower Saas Harpers Ferry Noel Coward Candlelight Playhouse Restaurant Playhouse Washington Hugh Herbert F. Hugh Herbert Rosecroft Raceway S. Hurok Loew's Capitol Theatre

Miss Lowery and Henry Hawkins Wed in Stephens City

Miss Helen Mil dred Lowery of Stephens City and Henry M. Hawkins Jr of Boyce wed July 19 at Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev William V McCray. Parents and local residents attended, reception followed at the church parish house.

Helen Mildred Lowery Stephens City Henry M. Hawkins, Jr Boyce Trinity Lutheran Eli Garber Front Royal Road Shirley Borrell Washington, D. C Phyllis Madigan Jo Ellen Lowery Harold Hawkins William Carpenter White Post Hawkins Maynard F. Lowery Lowery James Wood High School Royal Jewelers Handley High School Carlisle Construction Company Henry E. Hawkins, Sr

Johnston's No Roach Ad Promotes Insect Control Sale

Advertisement for Johnston's No Roach roach and ant control using a brush on method. Sold at Safeway Peoples Grant's Rhodes Martin's Boyd's and other drug stores. Distributed by Gilpin District Strother.

Johnston Safeway Peoples Grant's Rhodes Martin's Boyd’s Gilpin, District & Strother

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

A compact English lesson highlighting misused words mispronunciations and common spellings. It defines acrimony as biting sharpness and urges daily vocabulary growth with examples and guidance for correct usage.

W. L. Gordon

Woman In Distress Turns Robber At New Haven Park

In New Haven East Rock Park a woman posed as distressed by a broken car and then pulled a pistol to rob Pfc. James J. McNamara of 150 dollars after he offered to help. The incident occurred Sunday night.

New Haven

Round Hill Ruritan Yard Party Nets 2457 Dollars

The Round Hill Ruritan Club grossed 2457 dollars at its annual yard party held Saturday at James Wood School. Harold Campbell won the grand prize a 14 foot aluminum boat. Other prizes went to Phil Strawderman Maxine Bin ion and Richard Cromer for various household items.

Round Hill Ruritan Club James Wood School Harold Campbell S. Cameron St Phil Strawderman E. Clifford St Maxine Binion Route 4 Richard Cromer Euclid Ave

Modern Etiquette Q and A on manners at meals and funerals

Roberta Lee answers etiquette questions about baked potatoes eaten from the skin, what to say to a coworker after a parent's funeral, and whether to tip a dance instructor at the end of a course. The guidance emphasizes brief sympathies, no lengthy monologues, and tipping not required.

July Birthrate Highest in 1959 at Memorial Hospital

Memorial Hospital reports July 1959 as the record month with 147 live births, 73 boys and 74 girls, the highest monthly total since 1947. June had the next-highest count with 125 births, while home births are not included.

Memorial Hospital

Flavoring Indian Pudding with Ginger and Cinnamon

A pudding recipe notes equal parts ginger and cinnamon. For 3 to 4 cups of milk, use about one teaspoon of each spice to flavor the dessert.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lowell Crim Ellis Patterson Canada Mr. Brannon Miss Milam Mr. Deverle Freeman Taylor Mansfield Sae Puatterrys Ladies Aid Layton Fogle David E. Lowery Mre Shadf Kenyon St N.W Mrs. Austin Hovermale Bonnie Jane Ocean City ,Md Gaunt’s Gaunt's Drug Store S. P. Painter Woodstock Victor Carbaugh Birmingham, Mich Melvin Boone Judy Kathy Catonsville, Md Beverly DeHaven Barbara Mrs. Roy Mr. Bywaters the Arts Jerry Lewis Miss Lowery Henry Hawkins Armstrong Cather’s Carpets Tile Winchester Roberta Lee the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Timberlake Loudoun & Boscawen Sts General Electric Miller E. Boscawen St Anderson
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