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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1955

Page

7

Miss Joan Davis and Richard Borman Eaton Jr Wed

Social News notes the Birmingham bride Miss Joan Davis and Eaton Jr of this city marry in the Presbyterian Church Chapel with a reception at the bride’s apartment. The couple, graduates of Centre College and UNC, will teach at Winthrop State Teacher's College in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Joan Davis Birmingham Ala Richard Borman Eaton Presbyterian Church Robert J. McMullen Centre College Danville Eaton Myr Elbert Wesley Davis Lois E. Eaton R. B. Eaton Havre de Grace University of Richmond University of North Carolina Robert Gould Grieg Robert Fe, Giffen Norman Okla Ichard Borman Eaton Daniel W. Patterson Greensboro N.C John R. Byers Canton Davis Mrs. Eaton East Coast Charlotte Ave Rock Hill S. C Winthrop State Teacher's College

Calendar of Events for August in the City

Calendar entries list August social and club activities at local venues including Madison Lodge McKinley Chapter Eastern Star Municipal Band George Washington Hotel Lions Exchange Club Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings with times and locations.

Madison Lodge McKinley Chapter Eastern Star City Hall Rouss Hall National Council Catholic Women Duplicate Bridge George Washington Hotel Lions Club Exchange Club Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Alcoholic Anonymous Baptist Church

Braddock Street Church Announces Tomorrow Worship Service

Miss Eula Affleck will lead the worship service for the Comrade Bible Class at Braddock Street Methodist Church tomorrow morning at 9 45 o clock in the church sanctuary. Mrs. Fred H. Way will teach the lesson.

Eula Affleck Comrade Bible Braddock Street Methodist Church Fred H. Way

Lord Fairfax Garden Club Meeting and Awards

The Lord Fairfax Garden Club gathered Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. A. J. Bowen on the Middle Road. Guest Mrs. Richard Lewis spoke on Mood Expressed by Line. Club awards announced for arrangements and line, with multiple members cited for blue red yellow ribbons. Circle No. 2 WSCS of Montague Avenue Methodist Church to meet Thursday at 10 30 a m at Mrs Elsie Lowery's on Glaize Ave.

Lord Fairfax Garden Club A. J. Bowen Middle Road Richard Lewis H. W. Butler, Jr James Shockey R. E. Myers Leon Slavin Women's Society of Christian Service Montague Avenue Methodist Church Elsie Lowery Glaize Ave

Engaged Th urman Mason announces betrothal of Ann Arden Mason

Ann Arden Mason to wed Donald Brewer Kremer in an autumn ceremony. Miss Mason, Handley High School graduate, attended Madison College Secretarial School. Kremer, Handley High School and Randolph Macon Military Academy alum, serves in the U S Navy Medical Corps at Bethesda Maryland.

Thurman Charles Mason Battle Ave Ann Arden Donald Brewer Kremer J. Richard Kremer W. Cecil St Miss Mason Handley High School Madison College Mr. Kremer Christ’s Church School Randolph Macon Military Academy U. S. Navy Medical Corps National Naval Medical Center Bethesda

Homecoming Day at Reliance Church

Reliance Evangelical United Brethren Church hosts its annual homecoming with an S.N.C. reunion. The program starts at 10 a.m. with Sunday School and 11 a.m. worship led by Rev. Troy R. Brady of Shenandoah College Dayton. Special music and a 12:30 p.m. Fellowship luncheon follow in the activities room.

Reliance Evangelical United Brethren Church S.N. C Troy R. Brady Shenandoah College Dayton

Mrs Pembroke Grove and daughters visit Spring Lake for two weeks

Mrs Pembroke Grove and her two daughters stay two weeks as guests of Mr and Mrs Chester Warrington at Spring Lake Michigan. Dr and Mrs Mark McHale entertained yesterday evening at Handley Avenue home in honor of Miss Martha Hall Robinson and B Beverley Byrd whose marriage will take place on August 28.

Pembroke Grove Academy Lane Chester Warrington Spring Lake, Mich Mark McHale Handley Ave Martha Hall Robinson B. Beverley Byrd E. W. O'Hara Whitlock Ave Bonnie

Secrets Of Charm Exercise For A Slim Fall Silhouette

The article urges daily twenty to thirty minute workouts for a streamlined fall silhouette. It argues vanity motivates women to exercise, with health following, and claims regular effort firms muscles and reduces problem areas while keeping the body youthful long after birthdays.

Do You Measure Up Contour Guide Ad Request

A health promotion piece advises best times for exercise and open window ventilation. It offers a paid pamphlet by John Robert Powers to determine ideal body measurements and to guide future contour plans. It includes a mail offer with a 10 cent coin and self addressed envelope to National Newspaper Service in Michigan City Indiana.

National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana

Social notes from local families and visits

John Arnold and Robert Solenberger return from a two month Europe tour. Elizabeth Barr and Betty Mack visit Alexandria and Colonial Beach. Gary Lee born July 20 in Youngstown Ohio to Donald and Mrs Louise Philbin. Wedding and family visit plans span Pittsburgh Fostoria and Springfield Ohio. Bonnie fifth birthday celebrated by E W O’Hara family. Ocean City seaside stay for Woolfolk family. Joyce Burke marries Glen Morris in Hagerstown Maryland and will reside in Florida. Lucy Glenn Betty Burwell arrive in Boyce to visit grandparents. Betty Ann DeHaven returns from University of Virginia Hospital. Penny Lee Combs celebrated fourth birthday with friends and family.

Donald Philibin Youngstown Ohio Gary Lee St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Lou Anne Cather Ralph Chrisman Brucetown Lucy Glenn Betty Burwell Boyce Mrs. J. Glenn Burch

Birthday Celebrations Toast Gibson Buckner Kin at Upperville Dinner

A dinner Sunday honored Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Gibson of Upperville and Mrs. Mary Buckner on Mrs. Gibson's birthday. Guests included Sharon Triplett, Barbara Lowery, Bonnie Lowery, Sandra Morrison, Joan Morrison, Judy Morrison, Dennis Derry, Douglas Brill, Dennis Stewart, Dennis Patterson, Bobby Patterson, Larry Grubbs and others.

E. W. O'Hara Joseph G. Gibson Upperville Mary Buckner William Triplett South Kent St Butch Triplett Sharon Triplett Barbara Bonnie Lowery Sandra Joan Judy Morrison Dennis Derry Douglas Brill Dennis Stewart Dennis Bobby Patterson Larry Grubbs

Wilson Service Held Yesterday

Funeral service for Clifton R Wilson Sr who died early Thursday was conducted yesterday at Jones Funeral Home at 2 p m Rev Carl W Hiser pastor of First Evangelical United Brethren Church officiated Pallbearers were Lester Miller Charles Gordon Gary Keyser Robert Overman Marvin Steeds and Edward Dusing Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery

Clifton R Wilson, Sr E. Monmouth St Jones Funeral Home Carl W. Hiser D. D First Evangelical United Brethren Church Lester Miller Charles Gordon Gary Keyser Robert Overman Marvin Steeds Edward Dusing Mount Hebron Cemetery

Greenwood Sunday School Holds Service and Meetings

Sunday School gathers at Greenwood Chapel at 10 a.m. The Official Board met for its regular monthly session with ten members present. A family night supper is planned for August 28 at 6 p.m. A covered dish supper and youth program are planned. The W. S. C. S. met last week with Mrs Aubrey Baecher hosting.

Greenwood W.S.C.S Aubrey Baecher Ray Carter Valley Mill Home Demonstration Club Lawrence Cole Dennis Cole Ada Kremer Charnock LaRue Blacksburg Gertrude Daniel Betty Eckman Ray Pope Cherry Spring Grove Mabel Brown J. W Carlisle Popes Mable Brown Martha Susan Brown Thomas Brown Peggy Eliott Charles Cole Donald Pope Hanover Hospital Hanover Pope J. W. Carlisle

Modern Etiquette Q&A Highlights Etiquette Guidance

The column covers late visits at a home, engagement and wedding ring etiquette, and proper introductions. It advises a woman may point out the late hour to a guest, a bride should not wear both rings on the same hand, and a father should introduce his daughter as Mrs. Lee introduces Joan.

Lee Joan

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

A short English language lesson by W. L. Gordon covers words often misused mispronounced and misspelled with examples. It urges readers to expand vocabulary by mastering one word daily and notes distinctions among tax toll duty and related terms.

W. L. Gordon

Elude officer cited in covert escape incident

A report describes an individual eluding an officer in a covert escape incident. Police details are limited, with emphasis on the act of evading law enforcement and the surrounding circumstances.

What Happens After Death/ A Catholic Viewpoint Pamphlet Offer

A religious tract argues for a Catholic view of death and the afterlife. It states life is a preparation for eternity and judgment follows death, with souls facing eternal reward or loss based on earthly conduct. It invites readers to request Pamphlet No. 14-EC for more information.

Church Christ Heaven Hell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Davis Richard Eaton, Jr Richard Bozman Eaton, JR Bobbie Conrad Golf Club Miss Affleck Montague Circle Rush Ann Mason Reliance Cian Gaunt John Robert Powers John Arnold Lester D. Arnold Robert Solenberger Hugh Solenberger Europe Elizabeth Barr Betty Mack Mrs Joseph Palmer Alexandria Colonial Beach J. Ralph Lewin Diane Martinsburg Pike Beatty Pittsburgh Guy T Beatty Fostoria Luther Clem Springfield John Woolfolk Thomas Woolfolk Anne Meredith Woolfolk Ocean City, Md Joyce Burke Lena Burke Muncie Ind Glen Morris J. L. Helms Fort Pierce Fla Hagerstown Wilson P. Ard Trinity Lutheran Church Florida Betty Ann DeHaven Noah DeHaven Gainesboro University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville Kenneth Combs West St Penny Lee Marian Sharon Linda McClintock Kyle Karen Ireland Becky Jo Racers Wanda Shuler Becky Ann Strother Cheryle Grim Jimmy Combs Sonny and Barbara Bush Beneficial Finance CO N. Loudoun Winchester Madeline Lee New York House Un-American Committee International Mable V. Brown Shoecenter Loudoun St Roberta Lee THE Northern Virginia Power CO Fernandes Presbyterians Ernest L. Fernandes Peoria Ill First Presbyterian Church Mr. Fernandes Ernest C. Fernandes First Presbyterian Arcadia Avenue Presbyterian Church Ilinois College McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago Eureka Til Raymond Womeldorf George Jackson the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Cather’s Department Store Winchester, Virginia ACK BATES Morgan - Jones Gingham School Timberlake Supreme Council Knights OF Columbus Religious Information Bureau Lindell Blvd ST. Louis 8 Valley Council
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