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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1956

Page

8

Women of the Moose Initiation at Winchester Moose Home

Winchester Moose Chapter 1367 Women of the Moose plan regular initiation tomorrow at 8 p m at the Moose Home. Moosehart Alumni committee led by Mrs. Harry Anderson will run the program with guest speaker Allen Gaunt governor of the Loyal Order of Moose Chapter 1283. Linda Crenshaw performs ballet dance and Joe Crenshaw offers a cornet selection.

Winchester Women of the Moose Moose Moosehart Harry Anderson Allen Gaunt the Loyal Order of the Moose Linda Crenshaw Joe Crenshaw

Winchester Life Underwriters Luncheon Meeting

The Winchester Association of Life Underwriters will meet Friday at 12:30 p.m. for a lunch at Duff's Diner. R. Lee Hollis, president, will conduct the meeting.

Winchester Association of Life Underwriters Duff's R. Lee Hollis

Grace Lutheran Mary Martha Class Meets Tomorrow Evening

The Mary Martha Class of Grace Lutheran Church will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the social room of the church.

Mary Martha Grace Lutheran Church

Special service at Calvary Church of the Brethren

A speaker from Pennsylvania will address attendees during a special service Sunday at 7 p m at Calvary Church of the Brethren.

Calvary Church Calvary Church of the Brethren Pennsylvania

Social notes and travels of New York and area residents

Miss Ann Dunbar Williams sails from New York aboard the St 5S Trederita for Rome and Florence for a sojourn. Mr and Mrs Coleman McGehee spend a month at the Rev and Mrs W Holt Louder. Mrs H B McCormac Jr and daughter Trudy return from Rehoboth Beach after two months. Betty Vonn Brill to wed Alfred L Snapp Jr this Sunday. Mrs Lewis Hyde Jr and children visit Bath Maine with her parents. Hermann Braum to return from Europe. Mrs Thomas Glascock returns home after Memorial Hospital stay. Mrs Glascock formerly Page Lee. Mrs E W Grant and Mrs L Dick back from a month in Mexico. Mrs Charles Jones returns from time with son-in-law and daughter in Alexandria.

Ann Dunbar Williams New York City Trederita Rome Italy Florence Thomas Glascock Upperville Memorial Hospital Glascock Page Lee Charles Jones N. Washington St Jack Phillips Floyd Ogg Alexandria E. W. Conner Elizabeth Louis Bradford Millwood Vincent Conte South Temple Phyllis Rose Allen Bradford Magill Monroeville Ala Robert Alexander Magill St. John’s Episcopal Church Lynchburg Magill Miss Bradford Bradford James M. Helm Capitan Robert Merrill Washington, D. C Merrill Tokyo Japan Washington Capt. Merrill State Department Lawrence Williams Judy Ian Maine Leonard George Phillipps Gail Cartwright Leonard George, Jr Lawrence Dunwoody British Isles Paris Richard Whiting Winchester Memorial Hospital Evelyn Carr Seattle Walter Carr Linden William Nelson Turpin Moscow Russia Oxford England Turpin Paul Chamberlain Paul Virginia Beach Frank H. Mass Benjamin Harrison Jane Cary Nancy Ben, Jr Rehabeth Beach Thomas W. Meade Tappahannock William Wright Richard Plater Louisiana David Plater Nashville Ormand Plater Major Charles Guyer Pleas B. Rogers Daniel Dougherty William Tupper George P. Green Adirondacks A. W. Sommeripa Chapin Bluemont Edward Lindsay Tucker Lindsay Arkansas City Kansas Robert Iden Germany Iden Henry Post Mitchell Walter Roessler Richmond Alexander Mackey-Smith George Scot Cole John Prestage Cole Lucky Hit Mackey-Smith Clarence Smith Washington, Conn Saratoga N. Y Ann Page Turpin Sumner Walters Ile de France New York Walters Salon Andrea Dorta

Calendar of Events Around Town August Eight to Ten

An August calendar lists community gatherings including a Yard Party at Carpers Valley Methodist Church at 6 p m September input shows events at 7 30 p m and 8 p m across groups such as Air Force Reserve Squadron Beth El Temple Rotary Club Round Hill Fire Company Friendship Fire Company Women of Moose Jaycees BPW George Woodmen of the World Fraernal Order of Eagles with venues at George Washington Hotel Temple Community Center Golf Club and local halls.

Carpers Valley Methodist Church Air Force Reserve Squadron E. Boscawen St Sisterhood of Beth-El Temple Duplicate Bridge Golf Club Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Round Hill Fire Company Community Center Friendship Fire Company Women of Moose Moose Home Jaycees BPW Club Woodmen of the World Fraernal Order of Eagles

Mrs. M D Bauserman hosts linen shower for bride to be

Mrs M D Bauserman of the Valley Pike held a linen shower for Miss Betty Vonn Brill who will wed Sunday to Mr Alfred L Snapp Jr. Mr and Mrs Henry Canoles of Route 2 welcomed a daughter named Laura Lynn. Mrs Canoles formerly Leona Smith.

M. D. Bauserman The Valley Pike Betty Vonn Brill Alfred L. Snapp, Jr Henry Canoles Route 2 Laura Lynn Canoles Leona Smith

Birthday supper honors Gerrardstown kin in Albin

Jimmie Brown and Susanne visit aunt Miss Minnie Brown as relatives gather for a birthday supper honoring Mr. Albert Brown of Gerrardstown W Va The event at Ralph and Minnie Brown's home in Albin includes Mrs Albert Brown Mr and Mrs Paul Brown and sons Dwain and Michael Mr and Mrs George Brown and daughters Phyllis and Shirley Mr and Mrs LeRoy Brown and sons Donald and Jackie and Mr and Mrs Ralph Brown and son Bobby all of Albin.

Albert Brown Gerrardstown W. Va Ralph Brown Albin Paul Brown Dwain and Michael George Brown Phyllis Shirley LeRoy Brown Donald Jackie Bobby

Widely Traveled Residents Part in Wilmington Farewell

Miss Dorothy Smallwood and Captain Gerald E. Smallwood spent days visiting friends in Wilmington. Mrs Norbert A Heyer plans four months in France and Germany visiting Regensburg Hanover and Baden Baden relatives. An 18 guest farewell party marked her departure for Europe.

Dorothy Smallwood Capt Gerald E. Smallwood Wilmington Del Norbert A. Heyer Millwood Ave France Germany Regensburg Elis Altman-Hennies Hanover H. W. Hennies Baden-Baden

Births Reported for Three Families in Local Notices

To Mr and Mrs Herbert Woodward Route 4 a girl Mrs Woodward is the former Miss Maxine Stahl To Mr and Mrs Richard Garner Berryville a girl Mrs Garner is the former Miss Gladys Robinson To Mr and Mrs Robert Franklin Brown 606 S Kenta boy Mrs Brown is the former Miss Joan Caldwell

Herbert Woodward Route 4 Richard Garner Berryville Garner Gladys Robinson Robert Franklin Brown S .Kent Brown Joan Caldwell

US licensed automobile drivers count reaches seventy five million

About 75 million people hold U S driver licenses while the total U S population is around 190 million. This reflects a large share of adults with driving privileges and highlights the prevalence of motor vehicle usage across the country.

U.S U. S

Revival service closes at Methodist Church with guest speaker

The annual revival at the Methodist Church concluded Sunday night. Rev. Richard Bergdoll of Strasburg spoke each evening. The M Y F will meet Thursday at 6 30 p m at the church and may visit the Clearbrook parish if weather permits. In rain, the meeting moves to the church social room.

Anderson Carlisle Con Watson Falls Church Bertha Ashwood Harry Prince Vienna A. J. Prince Rebecca Jenkins Memorial Hospital Virginia Orndorff A. L. Omps Capon Bridge

Reynolds Store Guests and Wedding Anniversary Notes

Mr and Mrs Joe Hurd of Urbanna Ohio and Mr Paul Smith with Miss Sherry Brown of Cincinnati were visitors at Mrs Virginia Moore. Mr and Mrs I L DeHaven of Albin attended Mrs Moore s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs S S Michael of Mt Trimble s wedding anniversary. Mrs Amanda Crosen visits Harrisonburg. Other guests include Lonnie Shank and family A Strother Lena Clark. Vermont Crosen returns from Ohio. Mrs Curtis Story returns from New York.

Harrisonburg Ed Shank Lonmie Shank A. Strother Amanda Crosen Lena Clark

Rest and Worship Services and Local Social Notes

Rest worship services set for August 12 at 11 a m. The Women’s Society of Christian Service meets with Miss Mildred Jones in Winchester. Local residents attend retreats, trips, and visits including Williamsburg presentation The Common Glory, a Florida trip, and National Guard encampment at Indiantown Gap. Illness update on Miss Bertha Kline at Winchester Memorial Hospital.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Mildred Jones Loudoun St Winchester Osa Hott Paul Ridgeway Harry Renner Front Royal Newton Snapp Historic Williamsburg George Whittacre Florida Denny Place Louis Clarke Indiantown Gap National Guard Sylvia Ridgeway Prince Frederick C. Thomas Suback Bertha Kline Winchester Memoorial Hospital Klines Ridgeway Maria Lee Ashton Washington, D. C Roy Ashton Wilma Schlack Virginia Ann Harp Shanandoah Valley National Bank James Armel

Pistachio Exports Drive Turkey's Market Growth

Pistachio nuts remain a major Turkish product with the United States as its largest export market, highlighting Turkey's pivotal role in supplying this commodity to American buyers.

Turkey U. 8

Millwood Socials and Club Guests Across Months

Millwood notes detail engagements and family ties among Bradford Magill and Conte households. It lists travelers and visitors including Capt. Merrill, Rev. Williams, and many Phillipps family members, with moves to Moscow, Maine, and Virginia Beach, plus a long recount from Mrs. Sumner Walters aboard the Ile de France during the Andrea Doria rescue, describing chaotic night events, life boats, and injuries.

Rescue at Sea After Ship Sinks in Fog Off Atlantic

Survivor accounts describe boats gathering many aboard amid fog during a disaster. Crew helped others with soup blankets and clothing while the Andrea sank unexpectedly. Next morning survivors rested in deck chairs as Red Cross and medical teams aided the injured. After 25 hours they returned to France.

Navy Andrea N. Y. Harbor Red Cross France

Lessons in English by W. L. Gordon

A compact reading on proper usage spelling and pronunciation. It covers misused phrases common misspellings and contrasts words with similar meanings. It introduces today s word disparagement and illustrates its meaning with an example of political rhetoric.

W. L. Gordon

Modern Etiquette Q&A On Drinks Attire And Fruit Service

A host should suggest offerings or state what is available. Do not press to be served if not stocked, and state your preference. Tuxedo suits are for after six. For informal dinners, place a large fruit bowl and let guests help themselves.

Weil

Visit Totals and a 58th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. John Stevening of Cleveland Ohio visited Mrs. Stev ening’s grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Copenhaver last week. The Copenhavers marked their 58th wedding anniversary with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Foreman and others.

Paper Mill Road John Stevening Cleveland Ohio

No Leased Fishing Waters In Nova Scotia Cited

The notice states that there are no leased fishing waters in Nova Scotia as of the reported date, clarifying public access and licensing implications for local anglers.

Nova Scotia

Hayfield Community Notes and Visits Amid Weather

Hayfield notes heavy rains bring abundant garden produce. Local families share visits across Strasburg Stephenson Winchester and Warren ton with repeated calls and calls on friends. In British Togoland polygamy is legal and some tribes have women chiefs.

British Togoland Africa

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Life Underwriters Mrs. Coleman McGehee W. Holt Louder H. B. McCormac, Jr Trudy Rehoboth Beach Det Polly Funkhouser Harry Lee Propst Lewis Hyde, Jr Hermann Braum Europe E. W. Grant Mrs. L. ©. Dick Mexico Bobbie Conrad Jimmie Brown His Susanne Miss Minnie Brown S. Loudoun St BY Ardell Moore Dextrose Gaunt Chicago Mildred Kirsh Phyllis Shuman Millwood Socials Ues Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St Harry Lovett Costa Loudoun St. John Reid, Mer Roberta Lee Paper Mill American Finance S. Loudoun St. Winchester, Virginia Virginia Hayfield Lee Stickley Strasburg W. B. Solomon Lula Moulden Richard Keckley Stephenson Keckley Charles Clowser Jack White Charlotte Clowser Gail White Phoebe White Margie Gochenour Daisy Noonan Sarah Ann Lagard Warrenton Ann Wolfe Miss Wolfe Fred Boxwell Junior L. M. Larrick M. A. Wiley James Darr Mercial & Savings Bank the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation St. Mary's Crown & Skyway Cather’s Department Store Timberlake W. Boscawen Helen R. Collier D.C.T Transeason PLAID Gingham Margaret L. Hodgson HAT & Dress Shop
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