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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1955
Page
10
Port Republic announces the engagement of Sally Viola Hess to Glenn E. Lineburg son of H G Lineburg. Hess is a Berea Foundation and Winchester Memorial Hospital School of Nursing graduate. Lineburg a Handley High School graduate now a VP1 senior. Wedding set for September 4.
Mrs. Clarke T Cooper entertained at her Amherst Street home in honor of Miss Martha Robinson whose marriage to Beverley Byrd is set for August 28. Guests included family friends and several local residents as part of a celebratory afternoon gathering.
August 12 events include Business and Professional Women's Club at George Washington Hotel 6 pm Woodmen of the World 8 pm Fraternal Order of Eagles at Eagles Home 8 pm John Dove Royal Arch Chapter 21 at City Hall 8 pm. August 13 yard party at Capon Bridge High School 5 pm. August 15 Madison Lodge 8 pm Municipal Band at Rouss Hall 8 pm V F W Auxiliary at Post Home 8 pm Duplicate Bridge at George Washington Hotel 8 pm.
Mr and Mrs John Henry Dunn Jr of Fairmont Ave announce the birth of their son David Patrick Dunn born August 8 in Memorial Hospital. Mrs Dunn is the former Miss Gwendolyn Davis. Mr Jesse Shanholtz Miss Marie Shanholtz and Mrs Amanda Crossen of Cross Junction visited Mr and Mrs Frank Showalter in Harrisonburg on Monday.
Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Allamong and family on Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jocknell of Falls Church Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lineburg and Dwain Combs of this city Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams and son Gary and Lois Wallace of Mountain Falls Route Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lineburg and children Rusty and Jean and Mr. Strother Lineburg of Hayfield Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Carson Allamong and Mr. Claude Wallace and son Gary of Mt. Falls Route.
Mrs. Carson Allamong was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party held at her Hayfield home for her 60th birth day. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. David Allamong, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur White, Kathleen Ashwood, and many relatives. Also noted, Mrs. Amanda Crossen visits in Harrisonburg, and Rev. Earl Hiser recently conducted a wedding in Florida. Herbert Robertson Jr. of Kerns town is a Memorial Hospital patient.
August 11 announcements record a girl born to Mr and Mrs Ray Brill of Star Tannery wife Georgia Bentley and a boy born to Mr and Mrs Donald Jones of Stephens City wife Joanna Hefle former Mrs Jones is noted as the mother.
In Henderson Kentucky Charles Moore alters hair for Ernest Morris age 40 and William Stewart age 38 with Davy Crockett style cut to resemble a coonskin cap. The trend involves older men embracing a frontier look in playful fashion.
The West Frederick Home Demonstration supper is set for August 12 at 6 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Soloman near Hayfield all members and families may attend and bring a picnic basket. Mt Pleasant E U B Church holds annual homecoming August 28 with services and noon luncheon.
A short instructional note by W. L. Gordon on correct usage and pronunciation. Highlights ill and mispronunciations, spelling quirks, and a daily vocabulary goal. Includes definitions and example phrases for emancipation and guidance on improving word choice.
Secretary Weeks says criticism of business leaders in government amounts to an attack on the free enterprise system. He refuses to release BAC files as confidential, defending his stance amid a dispute with Rep. Celler over access to records. He cites hearings on the Defense Production Act as evidence of the attack.
Residents in Oakland reported a minor earthquake at 8 46 p m last night. The University of California seismograph recorded the tremor.
Advice on posture and hand positions to avoid awkwardness on stage or during public appearances. Encourages practice, offers two simple poses with hands behind the back or clasped in front, and promotes a booklet from National Newspaper Service to learn graceful stance and composure.
A short etiquette column answers questions about introductions in business, speaking first by men, opening a telegram in the presence of others, and the father of the bride taking his seat after giving his daughter away. The guidance favors mentioning the man first in introductions and polite protocol for handling messages and seating.
Three women who waited outside the B. F. Goodrich store from 9:15 p.m. yesterday to 8 a.m. today won both an electric mixer and an electric coffee maker as the three first entrants. Two men who waited also claimed 99 cent bargains, a used TV set and a used washer.
Clarke County prepares for the 1955-56 school year with two pre-school meetings for teachers and principals. New principals Robert L. Robertson and Robert T. Kaylor take posts at Berryville Elementary and Boyce School, respectively, as 63 teachers gather for August 29.
Reverend Frederick K. Wentz PhD professor of church history at Lutheran theological Southern Seminary in Columbia S C will be guest speaker at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Sunday morning. He succeeds interim pastor William E Eisenberg who serves as chaplain at Massanetta Springs near Harrisonburg.
The answer notes meat stock or wine can be used besides water or milk for poaching eggs. It adds that the liquid should be kept just below boiling for best results.
The Rev. Julian T. Owens of Grace Presbyterian Church in Lancaster D C will preach at the 11 o'clock service at Burnt Presbyterian Church in Albin on Sunday. A committee led by Herbert Harmer is arranging to fill the pulpit.
Spartanburg South Carolina imposes a city ordinance forbidding bringing a cow onto public streets for sale if the cow has not been milked. The rule targets livestock sales within limits of city sidewalks and roadways.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars invites members to a picnic supper Monday August 15 at 7 p.m. at 216 Shawnee Ave home of Mrs Mary Reardon. A following business meeting will feature Seventh District President Frances Parrish of Staunton. district meeting set for Sunday August 14 at 2 p.m. in Luray.
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