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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1961

Page

6

Calendar of Events December 15 and 16

December 15 lists events at 7 30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge at George Washington Hotel 8 p.m. Order of Eagles at home 8 p.m. Woodmen of the World 8 15 p.m. Ring Around the Moon at Little Theater Bark Mill December 16 includes 7 30 p.m. Capon Bridge Fire Co at fire hall 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Christmas Cotillion for Jaycees at Winchester Golf Club

George Washington Hotel Eagles Woodmen of the World Little Theater Bark Mill Capon Bridge Fire Co Fire Hall Jaycees Winchester Golf Club

War Memorial Building Chess Club and TAC Platter Night

Friday at 7 30 p m the War Memorial Building hosts a Chess Club open lounge. Saturday 7 30 to 11 p m TAC Platter event invites voters for Queen of Greens title.

Chess Club Queen of Greens Winchester War Memorial

Xi Beta Chapter Yale Christmas Dinner

Xi Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority hosts its annual Christmas party at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Blackburn on Hawthorne Drive Saturday evening. Social hour 6 30 to 7 30, dinner served at 7 30, followed by gift exchange and collection of contributions for Christmas baskets for the adopted family.

Miss Jenkins Weds William H Milburn II in Berryville

Miss Lillie Marie Jenkins daughter of Mr and Mrs William Lester Jenkins of Berryville became the bride of William Herbert Milburn II son of Mr and Mrs William H Milburn Jr of Stephenson on November 10 at the Berryville Baptist Church. Reverend Julian S Orrell performed the double ring ceremony. Mr Milburn works for Burch Manufacturing Co in Summit Point. The couple resides on Route 1 in Berryville.

Lillie Marie Jenkins William Lester Jenkins Berryville William Herbert Milburn, II the Baptist Church Milburn William H. Milburn, Jr Stephenson The Burch Manufacturing Co Summit Point W. Va

Round Hill Christmas Party Planned at Center

The Annual Community Christmas Party at Round Hill Community Center will be held December 20 at 7 30 p m. A Christmas program will be presented and refreshments will be served.

Round Hill Community Center

Valley Chanters to present Christmas program at two churches

The Shenandoah Valley Chanters directed by Floyd Haines will perform Christmas music at Stephens City Methodist Church on December 23 at 7 15 p.m. A Valley Chanters program at Welltown Methodist Church on December 19 at 7 30 p.m. features recitations special music and a youth play titled The Christmas Miracle.

Welltown Methodist Church Shenandoah Valley

Methodist Crusade Nears Goal Amid Strong Virginia Support

The Christian Higher Education Crusade of the Methodist Church reached 98.7 percent of its 7 million dollar goal with 575457 reported Monday night. Virginia Conference churches have contributed 6907332 to date. Winchester District accounts for 361000 or 86.3 percent of its quota, with Chestnut Grove Frances Asbury Change Front Royal and Mr Carmel on White Post Charge new completions. A jambalaya buffet features chicken ham shrimp tomatoes rice with onion green pepper and garlic.

Methodist Church Virgina Frances Asbury Front Royal Mr. Carmel White Post

Births and local Christmas visits highlight Richmond area notices

Dr and Mrs James W Brooks of Richmond welcome son Scott Carruthers born Dec 13 at Medical College of Virginia Hospital. Duke graduate Elizabeth Riley to wed John Munzenrider Dec 28 after nursing exam in St Louis. Local cadets from Staunton Military Academy return for holidays. Athena Fry confined at home. James Benedict Peace Maker a patient at Winchester Memorial. Jaycees Christmas Cotillion tomorrow at Winchester Golf Club. Several students traveling home for Christmas and Parent's Luncheon Pageant at St Margaret's School tomorrow.

James W. Brooks Richmond Scott Carrtuthers Medical College of Virginia Hospital Brooks Zina Isaac Dr. Brooks S. C. Brooks Elizabeth Riley Durham N. C St. Louis Duke University State Board Miss Riley Hoye Riley Valley Ave John Munzenrider Sacred Heart Catholic Church Staunton Military Academy Staunton Thomas B. Byrd H. F. Byrd, Jr Philip Yount Ralph Yount Larry T. Omps Voyné Omps Richard Davis Carter Davis John E. Pennypacker, Jr J. E. Pennypacker St. Margaret’s School Tappahannock Carole Leonard Rufus Leonard Mary Pennypacker

Christmas Recital By Mrs Lozier Pupils Held At Home

A Christmas piano recital by the pupils of Mrs Robert T Lozier took place at her home on Sunday. Due to Thomas Parlett illness a 50th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Parlett planned for Sunday will be canceled.

Robert T. Lozier Thomas Parlett Winchester Memorial Hospital Mrs. Parlett

Colonial Garden Club Dines at Winchester Golf Club

Mrs. Irvine Cather presided as president Bruce Harloe was absent during the December dinner meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McDaniel. New 1962 officers were introduced. next gathering set for February 21 with Mrs. Charles Snider as hostess.

J. W. McDaniel Colonial Garden Club Winchester Golf Club Irvine Cather Bruce Harloe Stephen Rosenberger C. Bruce Harloe Haslup Revel Clarence Hill Marvin Weaver Marvin Gore, Jr Richard Lucas Charles Snider

Jenkins couple celebrate 32nd wedding anniversary

Congratulations go to Mr and Mrs Elmer Jenkins of Route 2 on their 32nd anniversary. They wed December 15 1929 at Burkittsville Maryland. Reverend Harry C Erdman of the Lutheran Church officiated. Mrs Jenkins was former Miss Rosalie Owens. They have eight children and eight grandchildren.

Elmer Jenkins Route 2 Burkittsville Harry C. Erdman Lutheran Church Jenkins Rosal’e Owens

Births Reported for Hawkins Hinson Longerbeam Breeden Combs

Birth notices list six newborns with parents Dennis Carlton Hawkins Elton Roosevelt Hinson Beverley Longerbeam Howard Eugene Breeden Vernon Garland Combs. Each entry names the city or road and carries the mother's maiden name.

Elton Roosevelt Hinson Springcrest Ave Hinson Shirley Lee Lake Beverley Eugene Longerbeam Route 4 Janet Elaine Longerbeam Norma Gale Patterson Howard Eugene Breeden Whitacre John Wilson Breeden Anna Louise Miller Vernon Garland Combs Paper Mill Road Vernon Eugene, Jr

Greek alphabet typewriter stolen from Mary's Grill

Columbus Ohio police report a Greek alphabet typewriter stolen from Mary's Grill. Grill owner James J. Chakeres stated the thief took the unusual item, described as Greek to him.

Columbus Ohio Mary’s Grill James J. Chakeres

Century Club Christmas Meeting at Featherbed Lane

The Century Club holds its Christmas gathering Tuesday at 3 48 p m at Mrs Edward Barr's Featherbed Lane home. Miss Jacqueline Smith presents a paper titled A Christmas at Auburn.

Century Club Edward Barr Featherbed Lane Jacqueline Smith Auburn

Cookie SaleAt J C Penney Store Saturday

The Mahon family will hold a cookie sale on Saturday in front of the J C Penney Store. Fully rated cookies will be sold starting at 9 a.m.

O Ae "Mahon J. End Penney

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