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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1970

Page

6

Mrs Frye Weds William M. Evitt in Richmond

The wedding of Mrs Anne Frye of Winchester and William M. Evitt of Richmond was solomized November 20 at Abram's Delight. The Rev Conrad Christianson officiated the double ring ceremony with Mrs Evitt in champagne beige chiffon and a cascade bouquet.

Anne Frye Winchester William M. Evitt Richmond Abram’s Delight Conrad Christianson Bethel Lutheran Church Evitt Gordon Gustin Upper Marlboro Upper Marlboro, Md William C. Evitt Rich

WCTU Meeting Set For Braddock Street Church Parlor

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union holds its monthly meeting Thursday at 2 PM in the Braddock Street United Methodist Church Educational Building parlor. Members and others interested are invited to attend.

Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Braddock Street United Methodist Church

Christmas Party and Daughters of the Confederacy Meeting

The Stephens City Home Demonstration Club will hold its annual Christmas Party on Wednesday December 16 at the Wayside Inn Middletown with lunch at 1 pm for members and friends. Reservations are handled by Mrs. O Neal at 869 3575. The Turner Ashby Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy meets Thursday at 2 pm at Mrs. Robert M Glass Sr s home 117 S Washington St with a planned musical program.

Stephens City Wayside Inn Middletown O’neal Turner Ashby The United Daughters of the Conferacy Robert McC. Glass S. Washington St

Women of the Sun advance Christmas party at church home

Sunnyside Presbyterian Church women plan a general meeting and Christmas party at Rev and Mrs Foster Couch mans home 113 Oates Ave on Tuesday. All members and friends are urged to attend.

Sunnyside Presbyterian Church Foster Couchman Oates Ave

Notable Social News From Winchester and Richmond

Mrs. Sam Gershank of 91 Lee Street remains ill at home while her daughter Mrs. Tom Leighton and grandson Tommy spent Thanksgiving with her. Dr. Charles Johnston of Winchester lectured on Vision and Co ordination at the Virginia Association for Health Physical Education and Recreation convention in Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Sutton of Maxwell Air Force Base welcomed a son Richard James on November 18, with Mrs. Sutton the former Brenda Cooper of Summerville South Carolina. Alson Smith and Mrs. Smith of Winchester with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jenkins of Elkton represented the Shenandoah Valley Apple Blossom Festival at MGM Brewster McCloud premiere in Houston. They joined Judge Hoffheinz Lou Adler and MGM’s Tom Baldridge forpremiere events including an Astrodome Concessions Seminar led by Jack O Connell. MGM estimates 25 000 attendees marked the largest motion picture premiere thus far.

Sam Gershank Lee St Tom Leighton Tommy Charles Johnston Winchester Virginia Association For Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Jefferson Hotel Richmond Alson Smith Smith Frank Jenkins Elkton Shenandoah Valley MGM Brewster McCloud Astrodome Houston Tex Judge Hoffheinz Houston’s Sports Association Lou Adler Mr. Jenkins Jack O’connell Tom Baldridge

Calendar of Local Clubs and Meetings

Tuesday evening lists Toastmasters Hiram Lodge Civil Air Patrol Alcoholics Anonymous Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge and more at various venues. Wednesday programs include garden clubs Kiwanis Winchester Day Nursery rifle club and theatre performance The Glass Menagerie at Bark Mill Theatre in the evening.

Toastmasters Club Valley Club West Hiram Lodge No AFAM Masonic Temple Civil Air Patrol Old Virginia Colonial Garden Club Robert Lebo Winchester Day Nursery Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Old Frederick Virgil Strader Reynolds Legge Winchester Middletown Fire Co Jamees Wood High School Lodge BPOE Elks Home Gainesboro Fire Co Sisterhood of Beth-El Temple Blue Ridge Twirlers The _ Glass Menagerie Bark Mill Theatre

Christmas Luncheon Doll Display by Church Women United

The Winchester-Frederick Council of Church Women United hosts its annual covered dish Christmas luncheon at Market Street United Methodist Church at 12 30 p m on Wednesday. Salvation Army dolls numbering about 175, dressed by the church women, will be on display with a free will offering benefiting the Salvation Army Auxiliary. Captain Hoffman will receive the dolls from Mrs Jean Cooper, Auxiliary president. The Rev Donnally Braddock Street United Methodist Church will speak, with special music offered, and the event is open to all who wish to attend and bring a served dish.

Winchester-Frederick Council of Church Women United Market Street

Miss Lineburg and Curtis Seabright wed in Harrisburg

Miss Carrie Lineburg and Curtis Seabright, both of Winchester, were married December 4 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Justice of the Peace Glenn Ernest performed the ceremony with Mr. and Mrs. George B. Wingate of Harrisburg as witnesses.

Carrie Lineburg Curtis Seabright Winchester Harrisburg Glenn Ernest George B. Wingate

Christmas Tradition Origins Highlighted By Rev Jackson Talk

The James Wood Concert Choir performed Christmas music for the Women's Civic League under Paul Thompson. Rev James R Jackson explained origins of Christmas traditions citing Pope Julius, Santa Claus, and other customs with notes on Saint Nicholas and St Francis. A White House tour was announced for Dec 15 with lunch and Senate gallery passes.

James Wood Women’s Civic League Paul Thompson Angel Gabriel Emma Lou Diemer Arlington God Randall Thompson University of Virginia J.P. Sweelinck Virgin Mary Greg Biddle Glenn Bowman James R. Jackson Pope Julius Jesus America Virginia England Santa Claus Mr. Jackson Holland St. Nicholas Rome Jackson Louis Prang U.S Civic League Carruthers Clemmer S. Garner Edmonds White House Senate Byrd

Will making topic shared at Beta Sigma Phi meeting

Mrs. Margie Copenhaver of Farmers and Merchants National Bank spoke to Preceptor Zeta Chapter on The Making of a Will. She covered will types who should have one storage and revision. The gathering was at Mrs. Roland Snapp home with Mrs. Wilda Simpson presiding. A Christmas party is planned at Mrs. Lucy Lamp’s Middle Road home on Dec 16. Highland Presbyterian Women meet at the church at 7 30 p m with Bible study led by Mrs. James G Anderson. Members should bring a gift and refreshments will be served.

Margie Copenhaver Farmers and Merchants National Bank Preceptor Zeta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Lucy Lamp Middle Road Highland Presbyterian James G Anderson

Little Garden Club Auction Announcement

The Little Garden Club will meet Friday at 1 p.m. at Mrs. Robert Hall's home at 178 Hawthorne Drive for the annual Christmas auction titled Money Talks.

Little Garden Club Robert Hall Hawthorne Drive

Miss Fletcher Weds Michael Seabright in Winchester

Roberta Ann Fletcher and Michael Arthur Seabright married in a Market Street United ceremony performed by Rev. Edward J. Taylor Jr. The couple, high school seniors from Handley, reside in Winchester with families and a reception followed hosted by the bride’s grandparents.

Roberta Ann Fletcher Michael Arthur Seabright Market Street United Methodist Church Edward J. Taylor Robert Fletcher Winchester Mrs. Seabright Handley High School

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Mrs. Frye Mond Abram Bahamas Florida WCTU Hdc UDC Meeting Sunnyside Richard A. Sutton Maxwell Air Force Base Montgomery Ala Richard James Sutton Brenda Cooper Summerville, S.C Petite Tote Usuuadl Sherbrooke Lal Oe Bells Men’s Miss Lineburg Mr. Seabright Kenneth Kramer E.M. Porter Kramer Winchester Memorial Hospital Rev. Jackson St. Francis of Assssi Martin Luther Prince Albert Queen Victoria Harvard University Mrs. Copenhaver Monogram Service Little Garden Club Auction Miss Fletcher Bride Michael Seabright Mr. Seabright Is Mrs Michael S. Seabright of Cindy Stonesifer Liam Stonesifer Roy Manuel Loudoun St Pettiskirt Ifull Argenbrights Quality Footwear Loudoun Winchester, Va Queen St. Martinsburg, W. Va
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