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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1955

Page

10

Miss Martin Weds Victor L Grim at Halifax Church

Mary Madelene Martin and Victor LeFevere Crim married August 6 at Union Methodist Church Halifax. Rev Moore officiated double ring ceremony attended by close family. Bride, a Walens High School and Virginia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing graduate, will work at Winchester Memorial. groom, James Wood High School alumnus, serves in State Highway Commission survey division. They will reside in the city.

Bennett Martin Republican Grove Mary Madelene Victor LeFevere Crim Hugh M. Crim Grimes Moore Union Methodist Church Halifax

Local Engagement and Community Gatherings Noted

The article announces the engagement of Beverley Tucker Nelson to Edward Kenneth Stabler of Silver Spring Maryland and notes a quiet wedding planned soon. It also covers the 15th Rudolph reunion August 28 at Hebron Lutheran Church Intermont West Virginia with a family picnic and awards.

Benjamin O'Fallon Randolph Beverley Tucker Nelson Mary Carter Randolph Edward Kenneth Stabler Silver Spring Nelson Mr. Stabler Rudolph Hebron Lutheran Church Intermont W. Va Ruth Brill J. T. Rudolph

Calendar of events schedule for August evenings

August 19 events include Woodmen of the World at 8 p.m. Eagles Home hosts Fraternal Order of Eagles and 8:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus at Sacred Heart Church. August 20 features a Golf Club dinner dance at 8 p.m. Madison Lodge, McKinley Chapter of Eastern Star at City Hall, Municipal Band at Rouss Hall, National Council of Catholic Women, and Duplicate Bridge at George Washington Hotel all at 8 p.m.

Woodmen of the World Fraternal Order of Eagles Eagles Valley Council of Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Church Golf Club Madison Lodge McKinley Chapter Eastern Star City Hall Rouss Hall National Council of Catholic Women George Washington Hotel

Formal Dance at Winchester Golf Club

A formal dinner dance will be held tomorrow at the Winchester Golf Club. Dinner is served from 8 to 9 p m and dancing with Fred Updike and his orchestra begins at 9 30 o'clock.

Winchester Golf Club Fred Updike

Local Personal News Highlights Several Travel and Family Visits

Mr and Mrs Michael Abe and children Judy Larry and Bobby returned from Wilmington Delaware to visit Mr Abe s father Ray Abe a hospital patient. Dr R T Shields visits Lexington and Staunton then stays in town. Louis Wonder returns home after ten days in New York City. Abbott and Knight guests en route to Tampa Fla visit Rev Carl W Hiser and Alfred S Abbott in Kernstown. Donald Kremer stationed at Bethesda Md with Navy Medical Corps will spend weekend with his parents in Winchester. Mrs Wade Emmart listed as Memorial Hospital patient.

Mrs Michael Abe Judy Larry Bobby Wilmington Del Mr. Abe Ray Abe R. T. Shields Lexington Rosa Mason R. T. Shields, Jr Staunton Mrs Louis Wonder Courtfield Ave New York City Lloyd Abbott R. W. Knight Tampa, Fla Carl W. Hiser Tampa Fla Canada Mr. Abbott Alfred S. Abbott Kernstown Donald Kremer Bethesda U. S. Navy Medical Corps J. Richard Kremer W. Cecil St

Birth Announcement for Settle Ritchie Boy

A son was born August 18 to Mr and Mrs Daniel Settle Route 1 White Post. Mrs Settle is the former Miss Katherine Ritter.

Daniel Settle White Post

Stephenson Community News Highlights Local Gatherings

The Rev J B Peebles to lead Sunday worship at the Methodist Church at 10 am with church school at 11. Numerous local residents attend socials and picnics, including the Stephenson Social Club with 18 members and nine visitors, and gatherings at War Memorial Park Martinsburg W Va and Bunker Hill W Va.

Robert D. Crim Debby Travers Wanda Powell Lester Burger Hagerstown S. D. Grim William Anderson Lucy Lamp Billy George Travers Buddy Pitsenbarger Ralph Hite Andersons Roscoe Roderick Carlisle Bertha Ashwood Ashwood Lucy Proffit Oscar Duncan Ronnie Washington, DC C. J. Owens Harlin Welch Howard Greene Patsy Buddy Baltimore Amos Prince

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

W. L. Gordon presents guidance on commonly misused words. Examples include erroneous phrases like rare cut of beef and misspellings such as apprize, with notes on pronunciation and usage. The daily goal is to enhance vocabulary by mastering one word at a time, today focusing on condescend.

Nun Mon a Killed in Auto Accident

A 50-year-old nun, Sister Monica Schnitzhoffer of St. Benedict's Convent in Bristow, Va., died in Providence Hospital from internal injuries after an auto accident there earlier Wednesday. Four other nuns, including the driver, were injured but in good condition. Police said the car skidded, ran off a curve, and overturned.

Washington Bristow Prince William County Monica Schnitzhoffer St. Benedict's Convent Providence Hospital St. Benedict's

Officers Installed At VFW Auxiliary Meeting

Six officers appointed by the president were installed at the Auxiliary to Post 2123 VFW meeting held Monday at the Post Home. Members present included Sev enth District president Mrs Frances Parrish who urged community service and membership growth. Ritual practice was announced for 7:30 p m at the Post Home.

Post Lena Allen Robert Dailey William Douglas Bowley Robert Gochenour Jesse Thompson George Triggs Cairman Robert Gocenour Baker Robert Reardon Luray

Stephens City Club Notices and Social News

Stephens City home demonstration club met at the Lions Shelter with a picnic lunch after a brief business session. Numerous locals and visitors are listed, including attendees from Front Royal Strasburg and Lexington. Members plan a Methodist W S C S birthday party for August 25 and a sale at Mrs Sylvia Townsend Lemley’s home on August 26.

Stephens City Massanetta Springs Sarah Shryock Helen Lowrey Roy Shifflett Eddie Betty Shryock Fred Ridings James Lester Tommy Jimmie Front Royal Robert Stickley Sam Stickley Strasburg Urbana Ohio Albert Stickley Raymond Boozer Laura Lee Massanetta Charley Bass William Bass Lexington Jane Adams Patsy Allamong Washington Diana Teets Pine Grove W. Va Billy

Secrets of Charm and Make-Down in Cosmetics

An article urges subtle use of cosmetics to preserve natural beauty. It cautions against overdoing color and outlines checks to ensure makeup enhances appearance rather than deceives. It promotes thoughtful application and provides contact details for further guidance.

Powers School New York Secrets of Charm National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana

Kilgore to Hear U.S. Firms Abroad in London Paris Rome

Sen Kilgore of West Virginia announces fall hearings in London Paris and Rome on problems faced by U S business firms operating overseas A separate Hollywood item notes actress Lana Turner ordered to bed for two weeks after a brain concussion from a bathtub fall.

Washington Sen. Kilgore D-Wva London Paris Rome U.S Hollywood Lana Turner

McDonald Preacher for Opequon Group This Sunday

The Rev. C. A. McDonald, former Opequon Group pastor 1942 44, will conduct Sunday services at Opequon Memorial Church 10 a.m. Second Opequon 11 15 a.m. and Round Hill 7 30 p.m. He later served as U S Army chaplain and in Lexington and Charleston W V a then led Prospect Presbyterian Church near Mooresville N C.

C. A. McDonald Opequon Opequon Memorial Church Opequon Church Round Hill McDonald U.S. Army Lexington Charleston W.va Prospect Presbyterian Church Mooresville N. C

Three-Are Buried In Vermont Landslide

A family of three perished when heavy rains triggered a bank collapse along the Winooski River in Jonesville Vermont. David Cutter and Elsie 40 and their 3 year old daughter Patricia were buried as the embankment fell. Firefighters pulled them free but the parents died at the scene with Patricia dying later in a Burlington hospital.

Jonesville David Cutter Elsie Patricia Winooski Burlington

Etiquette Qs and A from Modern Etiquette column

Roberta Lee answers reader questions on introductions at lunch social norms. She notes you should introduce an acquaintance to your companions and that a widow or divorcee’s father still gives her away and bears wedding costs, with signature guidance for letters as Mary Watson.

Mrs. Watson Mary Watson

Home Agent's Schedule for Frederick County Week

Frederick County Home Demonstration agents meet in Blacksburg and at local HDC meetings from August 22 to 27. Demonstrations focus on cutting advanced stencils and craft work at multiple community halls and churches. An annual club picnic is set for Friday at Rouss Park with 15 tables for the county fair at the armory September 22-23.

Frederick County Blacksburg Friendly Grove Community Hall Stonewall Stephenson Church Evandale Lions Shelter East Frederick HDC Rouss Park HD Clubs

Encephalitis Spreads Rapidly in South Korea

South Korea faces a fast spreading encephalitis outbreak with seven of 22 patients dying this week. Health authorities monitor clusters and urge vigilance.

Seoul South Korea

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