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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1969

Page

6

Miss Watts Bride Of Gary Fletcher

Miss Clara Watts and Gary Fletcher wed in a July ceremony at First Church of The Nazarene Le noir City Tennessee with Rev Jack Myers officiating. Attendants included Rosa Watts and Karen Fletcher. The couple plans to reside in Nashville after a Smoky Mountains honeymoon.

Miss Watts Bride of Gary Fletcher Clara Watts Church of the Nazarene Lenoir City Tenn Jack Myers Ruth Watts Knoxville Robert M. Fletcher Stephenson Jimmy Hodge Norma Brumbeloe Sylacauga, Ala Rosa Watts Karen Rhonda Fletcher Charles Hare Lexington Bill Robinson Randy Fletcher Jan Cline Maryville Alan Watts Smoky Mountains Hershell Jones Sue Winchester Mary Eva Linda Hull Russellville Irma Fletcher Whitesburg Patrick Dykes Regina Hudson Charleston W. Va Jimmy Gomer Nashville Mrs Lee Morrow Sylacauga Ala

Presbyterian Circle Meetings At First Presbyterian Church

Circles gather Monday and Tuesday with chairmen listed for each group. Locations include Fairmont Avenue Joist Hite Place Merriman Lane Van Fossen Street and Kent Room with specific hosts, a covered dish supper, and a picnic at Rotary Shelter Senseney Park.

First Presbyterian Churchircles R. Jean Alford W. H. Lawrence, Jr Fairmont Ave Roy. Nester R. E. Beery T. F. Timberlake Graham Nelson Lemema Snider Robert Baker van Fossen St Philip Glaize William Way Robert Burkholder Merrieman’s Lane Frances Snyder R.S. Laremer West Bellview W. Rayner Johnson Kent Room Suezanne Rosenberger Charlotte McMurray Rotary Shelter Senseny Park

Auxiliary To VFW 2123 Holds Regular Meeting and Awards

The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 2123 met at the Post Home with President Mrs. Elsie Rinker presiding. Guest and district president Mrs. Eleanor Harpine of Harrisonburg inspected the year’s work and presented the 1969 Banner of the Department of Virginia and a Merit Citation for 100 percent membership. She announced the 7th District meeting in Staunton on Sept. 7 and installed 1969 officers. A $169.28 Relief Fund check from Poppy sales was noted, with high sales going to Mrs. Dollie.

Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 2123 Post Home Elsie Rinker Eleanor Harpine Harrisonburg Harpine Department of Virginia Staunton VFW Margie Eaton Elizabeth Russell Pearl Martin Buddy Poppy Vernie Taylor Dollie

Dick Family Reunion Set at Greenwood Church

North Reynolds notes show the Dick family reunion scheduled for August 17 at Greenwood Church near Unger's Store with all welcome. Citations and recognitions include Miss Catherine Orndorff for high sales, Doris Spicer for years of hospital service, and 25 year citations to Mary Reardon and Sara Grayson. Mrs Spicer also announced an American flag presentation to Blossomettes and Martha Baker hosting the next meeting on August 18 at 430 Virginia Ave.

Earl Day Betty Bageant Greenwood Church Unger Spicer Taylor VFW Philadelphia Martha Baker Virginia Ave

Bridge Winners Triumph In Two Local Duplicate Games

Bridge players at the George Washington Hotel crowned Dr. Robert Greenley and Seymore Wedes champions of Monday’s duplicate event. Runners up were Mrs. John Griffith and Mrs. Claude Smalts tied with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Goode. Other prizes went to Mrs. E. E. Willkie and Mrs. Irvan OConnell in fourth and Mrs. H. D. Harper and Mrs. Ferman Peery in fifth. Wednesday winners were William McBride and Gene Diamond with Larry Goodyear second. Willkie and Herbert Schutte placed third. Beverley and Dougherty fourth. Harold Brown and W. Nelson Page fifth. A fifth anniversary toast noted for Julian Anderson Jr and his wife of Route 5. they wed August 8, 1964, at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Hagerstown Maryland, with Virginia Whipp as the bride.

Robert Greenley Seymore Wedes George Washington Hotel William McBride Gene Diamond Larry Goodyear Willkie Herbert Schutte J. Gray Beverley Graham Dougherty Harold Brown W. Nelson Page Julian Anderson, JR Route 5 St. John’s Lutheran Church Hagerse Town G.E. Whestone

Dance Recital Benefits Local Rescue Squad

Miss Joan's Studio of Dance Art presented a $400 check to the Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad from its May 31 recital A Tour of New York at Shenandoah College Auditorium. The 1968 1969 Stage Arts Division included Pre Ballet Ballet Toe Tap and Jazz for ages four through 18 under director Mrs Joan M Shiley.

Joan Studio of Dance Art Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad Shenandoah College New York Joan M. Shiley

Community event schedule highlights evenings and reunions

Saturday evening features Calintac Of Eien at Shawquon Raritan Club and a chicken barbecue at the VFW Building in Stephens City. Sunday lists multiple reunions including Sinhas, Luttrell, Whitacre, and Lloyd at various locations plus civil air patrol, clubs, and fire company meetings through the night.

Shawquon

Middletown Little Queen and King Contest Winners Named

Dawn Altizer crowned Little Queen and Der Carper named Little King at Middletown School contest sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Middletown Fire Department. Robin Judy and Linda Baker were runners-up, with John Nichols and Brian Keeler as King attendants. John Lewis served as Master of Ceremonies.

Dawn Altizer Crown Paul Altizer Middletown der. Carper Jimmy Carper Robin Judy James Judy Linda Baker Vas John Baker John Nichols Harold Nichols King Brian Keeler James Keeler John Lewis Ladies Auxiliary

Five Echoes of Middleburg to Perform at Zion Baptist

The Five Echoes of Middleburg will present a musical program at Zion Baptist Church Berryville tomorrow at 7 30 p m. The event is sponsored by the Sunday School.

Middleburg Zion Baptist Church Berryville

Miss Anne Cover Kern Visits Dallas Relatives

Miss Anne Cover Kern of Dallas Texas spends ten days with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry R Kern Jr at 110 S Washington St. The Rev John Jordan and Mrs Jordan and children visit Mrs J Victor Arthur at Fairfax Lane. Mr and Mrs Lewis Preston Collins II and daughters visit Mrs Collins' parents at Merrimans Lane. The Monahans of Merrimans Lane plan a trip to England Ireland and Scotland with return from London August 26.

Anne Cover Kern Dallas, Tex Harry R. Kern, Jr S. Washington St John Jordan Virginia Beach Jordan J. Victor Arthur Fairfax Lane Christ Episcopal Church Lewis Preston Collins II Marion

Womanless Beauty Contest on Mary L. Walker Lawn

A womanless beauty contest is planned on the lawn at 439 North Cameron Street tomorrow at 4 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Improvement Committee of St. Paul Church.

Mary L. Walker N. Cameron St St. Paul Church

Middletown Grange Plans Meeting and Elections

The Middletown Grange begins its 42nd year August 20 with a regular meeting August 18 at 8 p m led by master E W Ewing A nominating committee will appoint new officers and install Sept 3 with Great Falls Grange Fairfax County New members will be received and refreshments served

National Grange Miami Fla Virginia State Grange Independence Middletown Grange E. W. Ewing D. N. Gruver Louise Houghton Middletown Virginia Compton Brumback Frederick County Pomona Grange Great Falls Grange Fairfax County

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