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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1961

Page

6

Engagement of Nancy Thomas to Michael Reardon

Mr and Mrs Walter S Thomas of Millwood announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy to Michael Reardon of White Post. Nancy is a 1960 Clarke County High School graduate and Michael is a Clarke County alumnus, son of Mr and Mrs James P Reardon Jr. The wedding is set for September 23.

Walter S. Thomas Millwood Nancy Michael Reardon White Post Miss Thomas Clarke County High School Mr. Reardon Clarke County James P. Reardon, Jr

Local Personal News and Trips Highlight Gore and Area

MISS SHARON HOTT returned home after a two week vacation with the Austin Hoover family in Mechanicsburg PA. Several lawyers including SLOAN KUYKENDALL and others attended the Virginia Bar Association meeting at White Sulphur Springs WV August 3 5. MR AND MRS RUSSELL DIDAWICK and family picnicked at Lost River State Park and toured the Shenandoah Valley Skyline Drive and nearby Caverns. MISS GAYLE MILLER has returned home from Memorial Hospital. MR AND MRS KENNETH M CATHER returned home from a business trip to Washington.

Sharon Hott Russell Didawick Gore Mrs Austin Hoover Mechanicsburg, Pa Sloan Kuykendall Henry Whiting J. Frederick Larrick Robert K. Woltz Virginia Bar Association White Sulpher Springs W. Va Mrs. Didawick Shenandoah Valley Skyline Drive Caverns Kenneth M. Cather Gray Ave Washington

HDC Members Return From Rural Institute

A large group of women from Frederick attended the Institute of Rural Affairs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Members listed include Mrs. Hott Sr. Mrs. Barley Mrs. Perry Mrs. Holder Mrs. Venskoske Miss Shirley and others with men Mr. Venskoske R. Lee Barney and John T. Wolfe. The Virginia Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs met with the theme Family Life Around the World featuring speakers from Laos India Turkey and Brazil and exchange students who had been to Australia and Panama.

Frederick Blacksburg Institute of Rural Affairs V.P.I Joe Hott Miller Barley John Perry Naomi Holder E. E. Venskoske Isabel Haines Cora Owings Charles Bass Agnes Shirley Venskoske R. Lee Barney John T. Wolfe

Hupp Completes French Course at Converse College

Hupp, a Handley High School French and English teacher, earned a diploma after seven weeks at the Summer Language Institute for High School Teachers of French at Converse College Spartanburg. Forty teachers studied modern methods, French civilization and culture, and visual aids with French spoken exclusively. The program was co sponsored by Converse College and the U S Office of Education under the National Defense Education Act.

Garrison Scherich Hupp Handley High School Converse College Spartanburg N. C Hupp France U.S. Office of Education

Shenandoah Valley Radio Club Dinner Aug 19

The Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club will hold its annual banquet on August 19 at 6 30 p m at the Lee Jaksen grant with Richard Gillis acting director for the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce as speaker on My Gal Virginia.

Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club Richard Gillis Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Gal Virginia

Births Reported for Peterson and Burns Families

August 4 a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Vernon William Peterson of Middleburg the mother Velma Marcelline Howard prior to marriage. August 5 a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Barry Tyler Burns of Aldie the mother Ruby Evonne Turner prior to marriage.

Vernon William Peterson Middleburg Peterson Velma Marcelline Howard Barry Tyler Burns Aldie

Calendar of Events for Monday Meetings andamp. Gatherings

A list of Monday evening groups and activities with times and venues across Braddock Street area. Notable entries include Job's Daughters at Fellowship Hall Braddock Street Church 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Rotary of several clubs meet at various locations such as George Washington Hotel and Mason Building.

Job’s Daughters Fellowship Braddock Street Exhausters Auto Club Rt. 50 Northern Virginia Hairdressers Assn DAV War Memorial Masonic Building Madison Lodge George Washington Hotel National Council of Catholic Women Gore Fire Co South Fire Co Fire Hall

Community Club and Organization Meeting Schedule

Evening events listed include Lewis M Allen Riding Club at 7 30 p m and Teenage Ballroom Class with lounges closed. Kiwanis Shelter hosts Centenary Christian Church Woman s Guild at 5 p m and South End Fire Co at 6 p m with Kiwanis Key Club Shelter sessions at 7 30 p m. Northern Virginia Hairdressers Assn meets Tuesday. Open Lounge 7 30 10 p m and 6 p m Newberry s Jaycee Shelter with First Brethren Church events at 6 p m.

Lewis M. Allen Riding Club Kiwanis Centenary Christian Church Woman's Guild Kiwanis Key Club Northern Virginia Hairdressers Assn

Dear Abby Readers Share Worries on Alimony and Affairs

A reader asks about reducing alimony amid three families and low income. Abby replies that legal help is best and the “oats” metaphor shows alive horses needing oats. A 12 year old requests guidance on parental discipline while another asks about marriage license value and social acceptance in a complex relationship.

Abby

Stuff Those Hamburgers And Grill Them Outdoors

Outdoor hamburger stuffing ideas from Cecily Brownstone describe dividing one pound into eight patties and layering fillings before sealing. Suggestions include anchovy fillets with pickled onions, stuffed hard boiled egg halves, water chestnuts with mango chutney and crumbled bacon, onion soup mix, olive oil marinated onions, and cheddar with olives.

Talk On Daniel Morgan Set Tonight At George Washington Hotel

Daniel Morgan praised as frontier and Revolutionary leader will be discussed by Dr. North Callahan of NYU at 7 45 PM tonight at the George Washington Hotel. The talk is hosted by the local Historical Society with free admission and an open invite to the public.

Morgan Daniel Morgan George Washington Hotel North Callahan New York University Winchester Callahan Henry Knox Washington Local Historical Society Ben Belchie

Cooks celebrate first wedding anniversary at home

Mr and Mrs Robert Cook marked their first anniversary. They wed on August 7 at Highland Memorial Presbyterian Church. Mrs Shirley Ann Kelchner is the former Miss Kelchner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry C Kelchner. They reside at 721 Woodstock Lane.

Robert Cook Highland Memorial Presbyterian Church Cook Shirley Ann Kelchner Harry C. Kelchner Woodstock Lane

Modern Etiquette Q and A on theater seating and table manners

Roberta Lee answers etiquette questions about who goes first in a theater aisle and seating choices. She says the woman precedes unless accompanied by a close male partner and advises breaking bread by hand with small pieces. The column notes preferences for single versus double sheet stationery.

Corn meal mush loaf with chili and creole sauce

A recipe note describes pouring corn meal mush into a loaf with chili, browning slices in fat, and serving for lunch with a creole tomato sauce and crisp bacon.

Prettyman Heads Power Employe Group

Robert E. Prettyman of this city has been elected president of the Employes Association of the Potomac Edison System, including Northern Virginia Power Co. He won over two Maryland men among employees in a four state area. He is farm representative for NV Power Co and is the second local to hold the post in three years, succeeding Mrs Frances Crisman in 1959.

Robert E. Prettyman Potomac Edison System Northern Virginia Power Co Maryland Prettyman Frances Crisman

Dillon Outlines U S Program for Latin America

U S offers a ten year Alliance for Progress to aid Latin America fighting poverty and illiteracy. Secretary Dillon will present the plan at the Inter American conference and invite European nations to join the effort for economic stability against communism. President Kennedy may not attend the meeting.

Punta del Este Uruguay United States Latin America Oes Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon Kennedy Alliance For Progress U.S Dillon Europe Eduardo Victor Haedo Cece White House

Colors Help At Cathers Brighten Rooms

A local note invites readers to visit Cathers at 120 N Loudoun St for expert color advice to improve home interiors.

Cather Loudoun St

Cuba minister aims marathon speech in Castro style

The article notes a Cuban minister of industries and economy planning a marathon speech modeled on Castro. It also mentions a Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting in Kernstown tonight at 8 with Mrs. Emmett Dorton leading devotional.

Guevara Cuba Castro Woman's Society of Christaan Service of Kernstown Albert Tusing Emmett Dorton

Lesson in English From W L Gordon On Pronunciation

A page of English instruction by W L Gordon highlighting mispronunciations and misspellings. It covers venue emphasis on the first syllable, the word practice of incitation and incitement, and notes on vowels and e usage with short examples.

W. L. Gordon Goa

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