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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1968

Page

6

Christmas Homes Tour Planned in Williamsburg

The 9th annual Christmas Homes Tour opens December 7 from 2 to 7 p.m. and December 8 from 1 to 7 p.m. in Williamsburg and Queens Lake with candlelight hours. Proceeds go to Williamsburg Community Hospital. Featured are St George Tucker House, Palmer House, President’s House, and two Queens Lake homes. Tickets with maps available at local venues. signs guide visitors. Walking shoes advised.

Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg Williamsburg Lodge Williamsburg Inn

Smalts to Speak at Civic League Christmas Meeting

Claude Smalts former Winchester mayor and local florist will speak at the Women's Civic League Christmas meeting Friday at 12 30 p.m. at the George Washington Hotel He will demonstrate swag and table centerpiece arrangements and decorations Mrs Robert Lebo will introduce him Reservations or cancellations are due by Thursday morning to Mrs C Richard Slider or Mrs E R Rhine.

Claude Smalts Winchester Women’s Civic League George Washington Hotel Smalts Robert Lebo C. Richard Slider E.R. Rhine

Winchester events listing for Tuesday to Wednesday

A series of local club meetings and activities is listed. No. Virginia hairdressers meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. Kiwanis Club gathers Wednesday at 12 15 p.m. at George Washington Hotel. Winchester Association of Blind meets at WMB at 1 p.m. Rifle and Pistol Club holds Rifle Night at 7 p.m. Frederick County PPA meets at Senseny Road Elementary at 7 30 p.m. Square Dance Class at WMB at 7 45 p.m. Duplicate Bridge at George Washington Hotel at 7 45 p.m. Blue Ridge Twirlers perform at WMB at 8 p.m.

Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Winchester Assn. of Winchester Rifle and Pistol Club Frederick County PPA Senseny Road Blue Ridge Twirlers

Christmas at Limair House Decorated by Luray Garden Club

Limair home of Mrs. Henry W. Graves on the Lu ray Caverns grounds hosts the Christmas House by the Luray Garden Club. Open Saturday 3 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 3 to 6 p.m. Visitors see traditional and formal arrangements from porch to living rooms, an old fashioned Christmas tree, wreaths, garlands, and an appointed dining room table. Tea will be served. a silver donation is requested.

Limair Henry W. Graves Luray Caverns Luray Garden Club

Fashion description of Helga's red white blue scarf outfit

The text describes a scarf with a red white and blue bulls-eye print. Helga wears a navy blue and white V-neck suit modeled by Judy Severin, with a Ted belt at the waist and a matching white linen jacket to finish the ensemble.

Tures Helga Judy Severin Ted California Mr. Blackwell Blackwell Therese Baldwin

Bridge Winners Named at George Washington Hotel

William McBride and Gene Diamond won the duplicate bridge game at the George Washington Hotel on Wednesday. Dan Fowler and partner took second, with Irvan O Connell and Bentley Kinney third. Fourth went to E E Willkie and H Schutte, and fifth to Claudse G smarts and H H Bowers.

William McBride Gene Diamond George Washington Hotel Dan Fowler Irvan O'Connell Bentley Kinney E.E. Willkie Herbert Schutte Clauce G, Smarts H.H. Bowers

Community Notes From Mt Pleasant Va

Mrs Ola Racy returns home from hospital after a wreck. Woodrow Perry and son Henry Perry of Alexandria helped repair a barn for Mrs Mabel Perry. Franklin Racy and family of Park Forest Ill visit relatives in Winchester over Thanksgiving. Clifton Gough, a former resident, dies in Winchester, with condolences offered. James Russell and wife visit Mrs Mabel Perry in Mt Pleasant.

MT. Pleasant Ola Racy Woodrow Perry Henry Perry Alexandria Mabel Perry Franklin Racy Park Forest, Ill Raymond Racy Winchester Mrs. Racy Clifton Gough

Auxiliary to Friendship Fire Company Holds Yule Meeting

The Auxiliary to the Friendship Fire Company met with 21 members present led by Mrs. Katie Harmon. A Christmas party is set for December 12 at 6 30 PM at the Triangle Diner with rides from the fire hall at 6 PM. Gifts were exchanged for Mrs. Anna Pitzer and Mrs. Virginia Ryan.

Friendship Fire Company Katie Harmon Triangle Ruth March May Knicely Pearl Bailey Fire Hall Anna Pitzer Geraldine Armel Virginia Ryan Alice Smith

Toy-Rummage Sale At Sacred Heart Church Friday and Saturday

Sacred Heart Academy Home School Association hosts a Toy-Rummage Sale at Sacred Heart Church. The event runs Friday 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a wide selection of toys for children of all ages.

Sacred Heart Academy Home-School Association Sacred Heart Church

Mr and Mrs Janney Loy Celebrate 60 Years of Marriage

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Janney Loy of 275 Charles Street on their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married December 1, 1908.

Janney Loy Charles St

Holiday Popcorn Balls and Community Events

A 300 degree oven recipe repeats for Holiday Popcorn Balls using 5 quarts popped corn and a sugar syrup glaze. Instructions cover molding 4 inch balls and decorating with ribbons and trimmings for centerpieces. Also noted is the Golden Link class Christmas banquet at Market Street United Methodist Church and a Rummage Sale by the United Commercial Travelers Ladies Auxiliary at 141 S Loudoun St.

Mom First United Methodist Church Market Street United Methodist Church S. Loudoun St United Commercial Travelers Ladies Auxiliary

Bennett aids sock and buskin drama club at Randolph-Macon

Miss Martha Jane Bennett daughter of Dr and Mrs Bradford S Bennett of West Clifford Street assisted in Fall productions of the Sock and Buskin Drama Club at Randolph-Macon Woman's College Lynchburg performing Nov 21 23 as lighting director for two one act plays. She is a sophomore graduate of Handley High School. Miss Sue Miller of Harrsville West Virginia visited Kernstown with the Carpers over Thanksgiving and returned to Parkersburg. Robert Carson of 1456 Graystone Terrace lies in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Donald E Oates and children David Michael and Susan moved to a new home on George Street. E W Steele ill at home on Northwestern Grade slowly improving. Mr and Mrs H Clay Manuel with Charles W Bush attend the 13th annual Tax Conference at Natural Bridge Hotel sponsored by Virginia Tech and the IRS. Mr and Mrs Elwood H Fox of Front Royal Road recently returned from vacation in Arizona and California Guests of the Foxes were the brothers in law and sisters Jesse Martinez and wife in Phoenix.

Martha Jane Bennett Bradford S. Bennett W. Clifford St Sock and Buskin Drama Club Randolph - Macon Woman’s College Lynchburg Bennett Randolp-Macon Handley High School H. Clay Manuel Charles W. Bush Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Internal Revenue Service Natural Bridge Hotel

Retarded Children Assn Meeting In Winchester

The Winchester Frederick County Association for Retarded Children will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Youth Center with Joh Fiorino of the Virginia Commission for the Visually Handicapped as guest speaker. Officers for 1969 will be installed and projects benefiting local retarded children will be discussed.

Winchester-Frederick County

Stonwell Ruritan Ladies Night Set for Thursday

Stonewall District Ruritan Club will host Ladies Night at 6 30 p m Thursday at Duff s in Rebel with members invited to attend and enjoy the event.

Stonwell Ruritan Ladies Stonewall District Ruritan Club Duff’s Rebel

Police Association Supper Supports Building Fund

The Fraternal Order of Police Association sponsors a supper Saturday starting at 4 30 p m at Shawnee Fire Co for the Building Fund. Orders will be delivered call 662 9648.

Fraternal Order of Police Association Shawnee Fire Co

Christmas Bazaar at Grace Bible Fellowship Church

Grace Bible Fellowship Church on Route 1 Clearbrook hosts a Christmas Bazaar Saturday at 10 a.m. featuring Christmas decorations handiwork plaques a Country Store a Grab Bag and homemade goodies.

Grace Bible Fellowship Church Route 1 Clearbrook

Mosby Barracks Auxiliary Meeting Set at War Memorial

Major Mosby Barracks No. 1526 and Auxiliary announce a meeting Thursday at 2 p.m. at the War Memorial Building. A covered dish luncheon will follow on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the same venue. All veterans and their wives are invited.

Mosby Barracks War Memorial Building

Tomato Shrimp Steamed Rice Dinner for Two

Tomato shrimp dish cooked with butter onion green pepper and garlic served over steamed rice with broccoli rolls pineapple sherbet and beverage. Shrimp are peeled halved and simmered with tomatoes until opaque for two servings.

Tecty Brownstone

Also Mentioned on This Page

Queens Lake Williamsburg Community Hospital Green Spring Garden Club St. George St. George Tucker Lafayette Virginia Tucker House Charles Minnegerode College of William and Mary Palmer Capitol Duke of Gloucester Street John Palmer College of Williams and Mary Mildred Layne Far East Davis Y. Paschall Paschall James Blair Anglican Church Ved James Madison C.A. Quinn Scarlet Lane L.A. Kellecker Laurel Lane Quinn Quinns Ichigo School of Floral Art Tokyo Keilocker Keilockers Kenlockers New York State Wilkins’ Sqhoe Loudoun & Boscawen St Virginia Hairdressers James R. Russell Near Stephenson Sue Miller Hare Rsville W.va Joseph Carper Kernstown Parkersburg Robert Carson Graystone Terrace Winchester Memorial Hospital Donald E. Oates David Michael Susan George St E.W. Steele Elwood H, Fox The Front Royal Road Arizona Phoenix Ariz Jesse Martinez Retarded Children Assn. Meeting Shenandoah‘ National Bankamericard N Alley Bank Vrginia
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