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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1970

Page

12

Dodsons of Star Tannery Celebrate 50 Years

Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Dodson of Star Tannery observed their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner and open house at the home of their son in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. George E. Carpenter of Greenwood Heights. The couple wed November 9, 1920 in Winchester. They have a daughter Mrs. Walter F. Mays of Norfolk and a son Paul Jr. They also have six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Dodson is a lifelong farmer in the Star Tannery and Mountain Falls area.

Paul J. Dodson Star Tannery George E. Carpenter Greenwood Heights A.A. Kelly Lutheran Church Winchester Walter F. Mays Norfolk Paul, Jr Dodson Mountain Falls

Tangerines Drop in Price Sparked by Higher Supply

The Virginia market report notes a sudden price drop for tangerines due to increased supply and improving quality. Prices range 29 to 78 cents a dozen, mostly 49 cents, with lemons and oranges also easing by a few cents. The piece also covers grapefruit quality and common buying cautions. It ends with a note on sausage prices and a historical line about George and Martha Washington.

Community clubs schedule for Thursday and events Friday

Calendar lists Rotary Club at George Washington Hotel and multiple meetings at 7 to 8 p.m. including Quota Club Winchester Rifle and Pistol Club Shenandoah Region Antique Automobile Club Hoppers Auto Club and several fire company auxiliaries plus TOPS and Knights of Columbus. String of evening events continues toward theater and youth groups with The Glass Menagerie at Bark Mill Theatre and Christmas Bazaar on Friday morning.

George Washington Hotel Winchester Shenandoah Region Antique Automobile Club Hoppers Old Bethel Road Friendship Fire Co Sarah Zane Fire Co Winchester Frederick Assn 1St Baptist Church

Miss Dodgson Weds Sp 4 Scott Lewis at Berryville Church

The Berryville Baptist Church hosted the 1 p.m. ceremony for Miss Barbara Ann Dodson and Sp 4 Scott Lewis on Saturday. Rev. Darryl E. Maxwell officiated as palm and candle decor filled the sanctuary. Mrs. Clifton Price Jr. played the organ.

Berryville Baptist Church Barbara Ann Dodson Scott Lewis Darryl E. Maxwell Roy Dodson Berryville Lewis Carl Lewis Clifton Price, Jr

Christmas Flower Show Highlights Local Club Entries

Front Royal hosts a two day Christmas Flower Show by the Valley Garden Club featuring classes for African Violets Geraniums begonias and gourds among others. Judges include National Council Accredited Flower Show Judges with awards for Creativity and Merit. The event also offers olive wood from the Holy Land and pre entry entries require contact with Mrs. Eldon Campbell.

Valley Garden Club Front Royal Front Royal Presbyterian Church National Council Holy Land Anthony Perna Eldon Campbell N. Royal Ave

Lioness Club Sets Christmas Dinner and Party

The Lioness Club met at Brad dock Street United Methodist with Mrs. Arthur D'Onofrio presiding. New members welcomed included Mrs. George Ricketts Mrs. Marvin Williams Mrs James Keller and Mrs Donald Jones. A White Elephant auction followed. A covered dish Fellowship Supper is planned for Mt. Airy Community Center Saturday at 6 p.m. All are welcome.

Lioness Club Braddock Street United Methodist Church Arthur D'Onofrio George Ricketts Marvin Williams James Keller Donald Jones T.B. Bond Parks and Recreation Market Street Methodist Church Robert Perishing Stanley Zuckerman Mt. Airy Community Center

Mrs Didawick Weds Benjamin F Doolin in Woodrow Church

Mrs Jay M Didawick daughter of the late Osa M McDonald of Slanesville West Virginia and Benjamin F Doolin son of Arch Doolin of Nunn Colorado were united in marriage November 22 at noon in Woodrow Christian Church Woodrow West Virginia by Rev Otis E Bennett. Mrs Doolin a 1945 Capon Bridge High School graduate, the couple reside on Hunting Ridge Road.

Jay M. Didawick Osa M. McDonald Slanesville W.va Benjamin F. Doolin Arch Doolin Nunn Colo Woodrow Christian Church Woodrow, W.va Otis E. Bennett Doolin Capon Bridge High School Hunting Ridge Road

Palmer couple marked 5th wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Palmer of 423 Shenandoah Place celebrate five years married. They wed December 3, 1965, at the chapel of the First United Brethren Church by Rev. Paul J. Slonaker. They have a daughter, Sharon Lee. Mrs. Palmer was formerly Nancy Snapp.

Phillip Palmer Shenandoah Place First United Brethren Church Paul J. Slonaker Sharon Lee Palmer Nancy Snapp

Bake Sale and Bazaar Planned at South End Fire Hall

The South End Fire Hall hosts a bake sale and bazaar sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary starting tomorrow at 6 30 p m. Proceeds support local community projects.

Round Hill Community Fire Co Rouss Fire Co 1St United Methodist Church South End Ladies Auxiliary

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Doris Hays Virginia Dept. of Agriculture & Commerce Market News Service George and Martha Washington Pamunky River Valley Council Knights of Columbus S. Cameron St WMB Middletown Fire Co Montague Ave Market St Civic League Duff’s Winchester Junior Rifle Club Fraternal Order of Eagles The Glass Menagerie Bark Mill Theatre Miss Dodgson Queen Esther First Evangelical United Brethren Church Ira Eaton Darlene Campbell Ricky Huff Hinkle Trailer Park Rt. 1 Spring Lake N.C Clarke County High School Shenandoah College Vietnam Fort Bragg Marie Longerbeam John D. Alexander Bass Weejuns Weejun Nationa Bridal Stephens City Mt. Airy Center Mrs. Didawick B.F. Doolin Monogram Service Halifax Featuring Ed Touchstone Oeadhe Bell’s' Men’s Plaza Theatre Handley High School DECA
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