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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1959

Page

6

Miss Virginia Painter Weds William Davis in Gainesboro

Miss Virginia Rose Painter daughter of Mr and Mrs Luther Painter of 117 E Cecil St became the bride of William Eugene Davis son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Davis of Gainesboro in a 2 pm Greensboro Methodist Church ceremony. The Rev Lewis Minter officiated with double ring vows as Mrs David Radcliffe played and Mrs Clyde Koon sang.

Virginia Rose Painter Luther Painter E. Cecil St William Eugene Davis Joseph Davis Gainesboro Lewis Minter Greensboro Methodist Church David Radcliffe Clyde Koon James Painter Christine Painter Joseph Davis, Jr

Davis Cleaners Repairs and Alterations

Davis Cleaners offers repairs and alterations with drive in service at Parish Lane off Boscawen. The ad emphasizes care for customers and convenient drive in options for clothing needs.

Davis Cleaners Boscawen

Donna Lou Anderson weds Ensign Edward Cather in Florida

Mr and Mrs Robert L Anderson of 316 W Piccadilly announce the marriage of their daughter Donna Lou to Ensign Edward Washington Cather II son of Mr and Mrs Roy A Cather of 617 S Washington St The ceremony was held Tuesday at the Episcopal Church Langley Air Station Pensacola Florida Donna Lou is a Handley High School graduate and UNC BA holder who taught at Virginia Avenue School last year Edward Cather is a Christchurch School and US Naval Academy graduate currently in flight training at Pensacola Florida

Robert L. Anderson W. Piccadilly St Donna Lou Ensign Edward Washington Cather, II Roy A. Cather S. Washington St Episcopal Church Langley Air Station Pensacola Fla Cather Handley High School Mary Baldwin College University of North Carolina Virginia Avenue Ensign Cather Christchurch U.S. Naval Academy Pensacola, Fla

Local Socials Highlight Visits and Hospital Stay

Mrs. Joseph E. Dupuy and Mrs. Ethel Yost Harvey spent the weekend in Hagerstown with nephew and niece Mr. and Mrs. E A Clevenger and Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone E Grubbs. H D Lovett of Stephens City is a patient in Winchester Memorial Hospital.

Joseph E. Dupuy This City Ethel Yost Harvey Washington, D.C Hagerstown E. A. Clevenger Gladstone E. Grubbs H. D. Lovett Stephens City Winchester Memorial Hospital

Calendar of events listing community gatherings and dances

August 21 events include Woodmen of the World and Fraternal Order of Eagles at their venues. August 22 yard party at Pine Grove Methodist Church. August 24 activities feature Madison Lodge, McKinley Chapter Eastern Star, Duplicate Bridge at George Washington Hotel. A private party and TAC dance listed for the War Memorial Building on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Woodmen of the World Fraternal Order of Eagles Eagles Pine Grove Methodist Church Madison Lodge McKinley Chapter Eastern Star City Hall George Washington Hotel

Local Birth and Visit Notes from Maryland to West Virginia

Mr and Mrs Roland Tim Brook of Shanks West Virginia name their infant son Curtis Lee. Mrs Timbrook is the former Miss Melica Marie Marlowe. Miss Abby Miller and Miss Ellen Miller of 1708 Robert Street visit their grandmother Mrs Walter B Stehl in Baltimore Maryland. Mrs Mary Ridgeway of 550 North Loudoun Street is a patient in Winchester Memorial Hospital.

Roland Timbrook Shanks, W. Va Curtis Lee Timbrook Melica Marie Marlowe Abby Miller Ellen Miller Robert St Walter B. Stehl Baltimore, Md Mary Ridgeway N. Loudoun St Winchester Memorial Hospital

Miss Haynes to Wed James Berg in near future

Mrs. Alice Caillouet Haynes announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter Alice Marshall Haynes to James Harman Berg of Winchester. Miss Haynes is the youngest daughter of the late Marshall Jones Haynes of Alexandria. Mr. Berg is the son of Brisco David Berg and Mrs. Berg of Franklin West Virginia.

Alice Caillouet Haynes Amherst St Markham Alice Marshall Haynes James Harman Berg Winchester Miss Haynes Marshall Jones Haynes Alexandria Mr. Berg Brisco David Berg Franklin, W. Va

Births in the area announce three newborns

Mr and Mrs Howard Gross DeHaven Sunnyside Station welcome a son Randy Orlin. Mrs DeHaven formerly Evelyn Pauline Dailey. Mr and Mrs Jack Alvin Keiter Alexandria welcome a son James Alvin. Mrs Keiter formerly Helen Virginia Crim. August 20 Mr and Mrs Samuel Addison Hepner Route 4 welcome a daughter Victoria Ann. Mrs Hepner formerly Kathleen Pleasant Crescent.

Howard Gross DeHaven Sunnyside Jack Alvin Keiter Alexandria James Alvin Samuel Addison Hepner Route 4 Victoria Ann

Court Returns Runaway Girl To Parents

A 14 year-old runaway girl who aimed to marry was returned to her parents in Stafford. Meanwhile Earl Winkle and Robert Iannacchione pleaded guilty to a tavern holdup and were ordered to face grand jury action September 14. They were captured after a 40 mile car chase.

Stafford Earl Winkle Robert Iannacchione

Washington's Headquarters Draws Tourists

Washington's Headquarters at Cork and Braddock Streets has drawn about 1,680 visitors this season. The site operates May to October 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with Martha Lupton Sheetz in charge daily except Sunday. Sundays management by J. T Lehmann and Frank Greenwalt. Visitors praise Winchester's preservation and the small museum's growing collection.

George Washington Cork and Braddock Streets Martha Lupton Sheetz J. T Lehmann Frank Greenwalt Washinton Ben Ritter Bord F. L. McClure

Pennsylvania Boosts Sales Tax to 4 Percent

Gov. David L. Lawrence signed the measure raising Pennsylvania's sales tax from 3 to 4 percent. Exemptions include food for home consumption clothing materials for foundations and machinery maintenance supplies for nonprofits and repairs to broadcasting equipment. Pennsylvania and Washington now have the highest state sales tax in the nation.

Harrisburg David L. Lawrence Pennsylvania Washington

Chamber Honors George Lucas Late Manager

The Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce released a board resolution mourning the death of executive director George W. Lucas. The text notes his loss to the organization and vows continued vigor, while the Board considers a replacement and screens applicants for the position.

Chamber of Commerce George W. Lucas Winchester- Frederick County Lucas Henry Lowry

Modern Etiquette Q and A by Roberta Lee

Questions and answers on social manners cover gifting after divorce, hair styling with scarfed pincurls deemed rude, and practical ways to eat watermelon. The columnist advises no gift obligation after remarriage, labels the headscarf style as improper, and suggests fork may be more practical than a spoon.

Local Women To Attend Va WSCS Meeting in Lynchburg

Virginia Conference Women s Society of Christian Service plans Weekend of Mission Study at Randolph Macon Woman s College. Delegates from Winchester Harrisonburg Front Royal New Market and Berryville will attend. The program runs tomorrow through Sunday with Bible Hour clinics surveys and film presentations. school ends Friday Aug 28 with lunch.

School of Missions and Christian Service Virginia Conference Women's Society of Christian Service Lynchburg Randolph - Macon Woman's College Wesleyan Service Guild Lester Shickle W. A. Fisher A. Harold Rowe Gainesboro Winchester Hermann Lee Crawford Howard K. Gibbons Harrisonburg Roland Bean Front Royal M. D. Wilson New Market Garland Canter Berryville Paul Ridgeway Bunker Hill W. Va Margaret Duvall This City Martin Adams Dorothy Anderson Clearbrook Warren Lee Spitler R. M. Chamberlin Guild School of Missions Robert P. Parker Richmond Association of Educational Institutions Virginia

To London Instead

Opening plans for the drama Masterpiece switch from Broadway to London due to rising costs. Co-producer Arnold Margolin and Christopher B. Manos explain the move to cut expenses with London staging. Anton Walbrook will star.

New York Arnold Margolin Christopher B. Manos Broadway London Anton Walbrook

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

English lesson notes explain the correct use of exceed and excel with examples. It also covers common mispronunciations of Baccarat and the correct plural of emphasis. The piece offers synonyms and a daily vocabulary idea using docile as today's word with its disposition.

W. L. Gordon

New York Honors Rodgers and Hammerstein with Scholarship

The city of New York establishes a R. and H. Scholarship under a civic fund to fund a gifted high school student’s five year course at Mannes College of Music. Named for Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, the award honors two renowned musical sons.

New York City of Richard Rodgers Oscar Hammerstein Mannes College of Music

Also Mentioned on This Page

Virginia Painter Howard Johnson Restaurant Davis James Wood High School Ferrum College Truckers Supply Joyce Hansberny Joyce Gad-A Pte Miss Anderson Mrs Lulu Williams James Berg Gaunt’s Gaunt's Drug Store U. S. Pants Moscow Jantzen U. S No Wonder George Lucas Roberta Lee Travel Service E. Piccadilly Cornelia Presnikoff Robert T. Stevens, JR Owners The Tall Girls’ Center Strasburg W. Boscawen St Lees Timberlake Loudoun & Boscawen Sts Commercial Savings Bank Commercial and Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation R. & H. Scholarship Norman Alecia Beauty Salon N. Braddock St
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