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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1968

Page

8

Battle of the Sexes comes to Wayside Theatre in Middletown

The Wayside Theatre in Middletown opens The Battle of the Sexes a two week musical beginning Aug 20 directed by Gerald Slaver. The cast includes Mice key Hartnett Sylvia Soares Chris Sarandon and Charles O Lynch performing alongside Look Back In Anger rehearsals. A light hearted Dorothy Parker based show promises a playful time with two pianos and a fresh youthful energy.

Old Valley Pike Wayside Theatre America Dorothy Parker Wayside Gerald Slaver Slaver Micekey Hartnett Sylvia Soares Chris Sarandon Charles O. Lynch Miss Hartnett el Gallo

Community reunions and gatherings listed for weekend

Weekend schedule shows multiple family reunions at Wesley Chapel Church and other venues. Events include Dick Family Reunion, Massie Boyd Reunion, Drummond Family Reunion, Himelright Reunion, and Clark Reunion with start times from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. plus a Hymn Sing at Salem Church in Stephens City and a Friday night game at Winchester.

Beaver-Doves Yates Woodstock Recreation Dick Family Wesley Chapel Mooreland Massie « Boyd Kiwanis Clark Rotary Drummond Family Exchange

Strasburg AARP Chapter Holds Meeting With Reports

The Strasburg Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons held a program of songs readings and jokes led by Mrs. R C Fisher. Officers and committees gave reports. New members were welcomed and visitors from Warren County Chapter attended. The next meeting is scheduled for Sept 14 with refreshments served.

Strasburg American Association of Retired Persons, Inc R.C. Fisher C. M. Palmer Robert Miller H.K. Marston John Cash Elsie Conner Harry J. Bagnell Warren County E. W. Ewing Cornelia F. Truluck Martha Shepherd Florida Marston Cash Truluck Edna Baker

Arts Craft Show Planned in New Market

The New Market Arts and Crafts club sponsors a two day show September 28 and 29 focusing on individual handiwork with no competition or prizes. Exhibits must be the entrant's own work and open to people from all walks of life. For details contact the New Market Area Chamber of Commerce.

New Market New Market Area

Miss Ford Weds William Purtlebaugh in First Baptist Church

Patricia Ruth Ford daughter of Mr and Mrs George Ford married William Eugene Purtlebaugh of Winchester at 1 pm in the First Baptist Church with Dr E T Clark officiating. Attendants included Annette Stickley and Cherie Ford with a reception at the Valley Club. The couple will reside at 24 Wolfe St Apt 2.

Patricia Ruth Ford George Tyler Ford Millwood Ave William Eugene Purtlebaugh Winchester Mr. Purtlebaugh Mervil Junior Purtlebaugh Paper Mill Road First Baptist Church E.T. Clark A. Carlisle Beery Carolyn Barber Belgium Annette Stickley Cherie Ford Richmond Sarah Ford Hopewell J.O. Chamberlin,iii Frederick Eaton Roanoke Franklin Strough Wytheville James Michael Purtlebaugh Valley Club Williamsburg Virginia Purtlebaugh James Wood High School Shenandoah College Madison College Harrisonburg Wolfe St Apt. 2

Miss Orndorff to Wed Ray Spaid in Augusta Church

Mr and Mrs Harley Orndorff announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Marie Ellen to Ray Eldon Spaid on Saturday at 2 p m in the Augusta Methodist Church Augusta West Virginia A reception will follow in the church basement All relatives and friends invited to attend.

Harley Orndorff Marie Ellen Ray Eldon Spaid Augusta Methodist Church Augusta W. Va

Massies Boyd Reunion Set for Senseny Park Shelter

The Massies Boyd Reunion will be held Sunday at the Kiwanis Shelter in Senseny Park beginning at 12 noon.

Massies-Boyd Kiwanis Senseny Park

Yard Party Termed Hugh Success at Relief UM Church

The Young Adult Class of Relief United Methodist Church on Middle Road served over 400 dinners and grossed $494.27 at their annual chicken and beef barbecue. Officials expect larger orders next year to avoid a near sell-out. They thank participants and note a 9th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Harry Wingfield of Route 4. Wingfield is the former Far ris M Lupton.

Relief United Methodist Church Middle Road Harry Wingfield Route 4 Bethel Methodist Church Gore Grady Spry Wingfield Farris M. Lupton

Miss Wilson Engaged to D E Marable II

Miss Wilson of Sterling Park announces engagement to Dallace E Marable III of Englishtown New Jersey son of Mr and Mrs Dallace E Marable II The couple share ties to Capon Springs West Virginia and Hagers Town Maryland He is in the U S Air Force at Moron Air Force Base Spain She works for Liberty Mutual at Tyson s Corner No wedding date set.

John L. Wilson Sterling Park Carolyn Sue AMN Dallace E. Marable III Dallace E. Marable II Englishtown N.J Miss Wilson Lucian Wilson Capon Springs W. VA Arthur Spaid Hagerstown Loudoun County Liberty Mutual Insurance Tyson’s Corner Marable U.S. Air Force Moron Air Force Base Spain

Bridge Winners Named at George Washington Hotel

Mrs. Robert Griffin and Mrs. John Griffith won the Wednesday duplicate bridge game at the George Washington Hotel. Second place went to Mrs. H. D. Harper and Mrs. Howard Shockey with Mrs. J. Gray Beverley and Mrs. Graham Dougherty in third. Fourth went to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Scully.

Robert Griffin John Griffith George Washington Hotel H. D. Harper Howard Shockey J. Gray Beverley Graham Dougherty Thomas G. Scully

Births: Puffinburger Banks and McKee Families Welcome Sons

August 13 at Levels W Va a girl Pauline Victoria Puffinburger born to Mr and Mrs Paul David Puffinburger. Mrs Puffinburger formerly Miss Algara Romona Bonnette. Larry Edward Banks and wife at 209 Liberty Ave greet a son Larry Edward Jr with mother the former Miss Willa Mae Brisco. Lemuel Arthur McKee at 518 S Kent St welcomes a son Lemuel Arthur Jr. mother formerly Miss Lefa Delle Poling.

Paul David Puffinburger Levels Pauline Victoria Puffinburger Algara Romona Bonnette Larry Edward Banks Liberty Ave Larry Edward, Jr Banks Willa Mae Brisco Lemuel Arthur McKee Kent St Lemuel Arthur, Jr McKee Lefa Delle Poling

Commencement attendees and local notices from Stephens City area

From Madison College Harrisonburg on Sunday comes a list of attendees including Austin W. Connor and families from Stephens City Winchester and Reliance along with others. Basil Coffman of Frederick Maryland remains in critical condition after an August 8 automobile crash in Frederick City Hospital. his wife Kathryn Coffman died in the crash and funeral services were held August 13. Mr and Mrs Joseph Whittington of Stephens City have returned home after a vacation to St Louis Missouri.

Basil Coffman Winchester Frederick, Md Frederick City Hospital Kathryn Coffman Coffman Flora Coffman Whittington Stephens City St. Louis, Mo

Marriage of Miss Mary Jane Click to Claude W McGuinn Jr

Miss Click and Claude W McGuinn Jr were married August 3 in the Methodist Church Hagerstown Maryland. The couple will reside with Mr McGuinns mother in Rock Hall Sub-Division after training in Wooster Ohio.

Percy Click Berryville Mary Jane Claude W. McGuinn Mary Catherine McGuinn Clarke County Methodist Hagerstown Defon Rodney Allen Singhas McGuinn Clarke County High School IBM Wooster Ohio Rubbermaid Company Winchester Augsburg Mr. McGuinn Rock Hall

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