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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1956

Page

8

Wedding of Miss Helen Boyd and Arthur Crosby in Arlington

Miss Helen Elizabeth Boyd and Arthur George Crosby married at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church. The ceremony featured music by Virginia B. Yowell, with family members as attendants and a reception in the church social room. The couple will live at 342 Gune Drive, Falls Church, after a southern wedding trip.

Helen Elizabeth Boyd Arthur George Crosby Bayonne N. J Carl W. Hiser First Evangelical United Brethren Church Strother H. Boyd W. Bond St Crosby George F. Crosby BH. J Mr. Crosby Virginia B. Yowell Rockville Peggy Ann Long Falls Church Dorothy Anita Groves Arlington Suzanne Louise Boyd Nola Ethel Charnock E. C. Charnock Robert Schuller Michael Hart This City Howard Hart Berryville Handley High School Madison College Theta Sigma Upsilon Swanson Junior Bayonne High School Randolph-Macon College Ashland First Federal Savings and Loan Association of

Holidays Bring Visits Across Cities and States

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bauser of Los Angeles were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Castleman on Northwestern Grade. Weekend guests included Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Faulkner and Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn Miller of Charlottesville with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Holland. Mrs. Herbert Johnson of Denver spent Christmas with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. George Pully on the Middle Road. Mrs. James F. Tisdell and sons Linwood, Richard, and Terry, who visited Miss Yvonne Tisdell in Washington, D C, spent Thursday with Mrs. Tisdell’s cousin, Mrs. Homer Alberti and Mr. Alberti on Parkway. Mr. and Mrs. David E. Grant, Mr. Wilbur Grant and Miss Jean Dove returned after Christmas with Mr. Grant’s sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jenkins in Thompsonville Conn.

Charles Bauserman Los Angeles Calif Stewart Castleman Hunter Faulconer Llewellyn Miller Charlottesville Howard Holland Herbert Johnson Denver, Colo George Pully Middle Road James F. Tisdell and David E. Grant Wilbur Grant Jean Dove Mr. Grant Mrs Arthur Jenkins Thompsonville Conn

Dr and Mrs Mark McHale Host Informal Saturday Evening

The McHales entertained guests informally at their Handley home on a Saturday evening, inviting friends for a casual gathering.

Mrs Mark McHale Handley

Calendar of Events at George Washington Hotel and Local Venues

January 1 New Year's Day events listed. January 2 Kiwanis at George Washington Hotel and Little Theatre Tryouts at Bark Mill Theatre. Duplicate Bridge at 8 p.m. January 3 Rotary Club at George Washington Hotel and Quota Club at George Washington Hotel. Valley Council Knights of Columbus and G A A at War Memorial building. South End Auxiliary at fire hall.

Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Little Theatre Bark Mill Theatre Rotary Club Quota Club South End Fire Hall War Memorial Building Valley Council Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Church

Local social round up at Stewart Street home

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Scully and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Holland hosted an informal Saturday evening gathering at the Holland residence on South Stewart Street. Holiday guests included Seaman Jack Ryan of Norfolk, Leroy White Jr and family, and Capt. Paul Drumheller with his wife and two children from Kinston, North Carolina.

Thomas G. Scully Howard Holland Holland S. Stewart St Robert Ryan Seaman Jack Ryan Norfolk Leroy White, Jr Paul Drumheller Kinston N.C

Miss Legge Weds Randolph E. Rodgers in Hagerstown

Mr. and Mrs. Clark E. Legge announce the marriage of their daughter Shirley Ann Legge to TD/2 Randolph E. Rodgers Jr. The couple married December 21 in Hagerstown Maryland.

Clark E. Legge, Sr W. Clifford St Shirley Ann Legge Randolph E. Rodgers, Jr Rodgers Bufflick Road Hagerstown

Carbaugh-Wolford Post Visits Newton Baker Hospital

Carbaugh-Wolford Post 9646 VFW and its auxiliary from Stephens City entertained patients on Ward 106 A-B at Newton Baker Veterans Hospital. The group played bingo and served refreshments.

Carbaugh-Wolford Post VFW Stephens City Newton Baker Veterans Hospital

Evandale HDC Holds Christmas Party With Local Hosts

The Evandale Home Demonstration Club hosted its Christmas party on Thursday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Armel of Greystone Terrace with Mrs. Jean Spaid assisting the hostess.

Evandale Home Demonstration Club W. R. Armel Greystone Terrace Jean Spaid

Local Birth Announcements Open December With Five Newborns

A string of births reported: December 29 Kimberly Kay to Mr and Mrs John Keeler Strasburg. Jeffrey Lyn to Mr and Mrs Williams 324 Shenandoah Ave. Jeffrey Merle to Mr and Mrs Elston Richard Martinsburg Pike. December 30 Clark to Mr and Mrs Othniel Richard Wardensville. Jennifer Diane to Mr and Mrs Verlie Miller Euclid Ave. Cynthia Jane to Mr and Mrs James Coleman Augusta. A boy to Mr and Mrs Thomas Crim Opequon Ave.

John Keeler Strasburg Kimberly Kay Keeler Wilda Myers Williams Shenandoah Ave Jeffrey Lyn Betty Gladden Elston Richard Martinsburg Pike Jeffrey Merle Richard Juanita Maye Othniel Richard Wardensville W. Va Clark Ota Godlove Verlie Miller Euclid Ave Jennifer Diane Miller Phyllis Oates James Coleman Augusta Cynthia Jane Coleman Mary Peer Thomas Crim Opequon Ave

Going to Dogs in Farmington as Poundmaster Resigns

Farmington New Mexico faced a shift as the city poundmaster resigns prompting the Farmington Times to warn the town may return to dog control conditions. The piece emphasizes local mood and potential policy changes after the resignation.

Farmington, N. M New Mexico City Farmington

Engagement of Florine Thomas to Manuel Sempeles in Raleigh

Mr and Mrs George Thomas of Raleigh announce the engagement of their daughter Florine George to Manuel George Sempeles son of Mrs Constance George Sempeles and the late George Sempeles. Florine is a Peace College student and Needham Broughton graduate while Manuel is an Handley High School graduate and a University of Richmond sophomore. No wedding date set.

George Thomas Raleigh, N. C Florine George Manuel George Sempeles Constance George Sempeles Greystone Terrace George Sempeles Thomas Needham Broughton High School Raleigh Peace College Sempeles Handley High School University of Richmond

Engagement of Mary Landon Smith to Lynn Kanaga Brugh

Mrs. Robert M Smith of Hagerstown Maryland announces the engagement of her daughter Mary Landon to Lynn Kanaga Brugh son of Mr and Mrs Lynn Kanaga Brugh Jr of Saint James Maryland He is grandson of Dr and Mrs E C Stuart Sr and the late Mr and Mrs Lynn Kanaga Brugh Sr of Hagerstown A graduate of Lawrenceville School and Washington and Lee he serves in the U S Army Miss Smith graduates in June from Sweet Briar College and is an alumna of Stuart Hall The wedding will take place this summer.

Robert McLanahan Smith Hagerstown Mary Landon Lynn Kanaga Brugh Saint James Brugh E. C. Stuart Amherst St Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville

Christmas Day Quiet in North of Reynolds Store Area

Mr Clarence Shelburn returned home from Winchester Memorial Hospital and is improving. Mrs Mary Luttrell is ill at home. Mr and Mrs Walter Moore visited Purcell Dick and family for Christmas at Sunnyside Station. Clarence Shelburn and family spent Christmas with Joe Miller family in Berkeley Springs West Virginia. Guests included Junior Dick and family, Dorothy Spriggs, John Omps and son, and Miss Josephine Hawkins. Garland Dick on a day leave. Community notes Christmas Day passed quietly.

Mervil Dick North Reynolds Clarence Shelburn Winchester Memorial Hospital Mary Luttrell Walter Moore Purcell Dick Sunnyside Station Joe Miller Berkeley Springs W. Va Mervil Dick Junior Dick Dorothy Spriggs John P. Omps Unger Josephine Hawkins Whitacre Garland Dick

New Laurels For Distaff Financiers

A look at 1956 as a turning point for women in finance. The piece cites Mrs. Alice B. Morgan who won 32000 on television and Mrs. Charles Ulrich Bay who became the first woman in 200 years to chair a Wall Street firm. It notes rising female investment ownership and a trend toward conservative portfolios with steady dividends.

New York Philadelphia Riviera Bulganin Kruschev Alice B. Morgan Bristol R. I Charles Ulrich Bay Wall Street Stock Exchange Morgan Washington Bay

Etiquette Answers: Sipping Hot Beverages and Thank You Notes

Roberta Lee advises against sipping hot drinks with a spoon. stir only and wait for cooling. She condemns engraved wedding thank you cards and urges personal notes to donors. A smile alone is not enough after meeting someone. pair it with a polite thank you.

Lessons in English by W L Gordon Controversial word study note

A compact English lesson listing proper usage of anxious and desired forms, notes on mispronunciations and mis spellings, and a daily vocabulary aim. Today's word is controversial subject to discussion. It warns that no controversial questions will be answered.

Community Christmas Visits and Local Obituaries

High View residents shared Christmas with relatives in Winchester and Norfolk. Visitors included the Ballangers, Easters, and Hyltons with other local families. Funerals for Mike Seal and Mrs. Scott Cline drew neighbors from Winchester to Salem and other nearby towns.

Russ Morgan Works On Sideways Slide Trombone Invention

Bandleader Russ Morgan announces a slide trombone that moves sideways to reduce shoulder strain for short-armed players and to protect marchers who stand in front during parades in Hollywood California.

Hollywood Calif Russ Morgan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Boyd Arthur Crosby Bobbie Conrad Miss Legge R. E. Rodgers Eyandale Hdc Yule Party Gaunt Miss Florine Thomas Mary Landon Smith N. Reynolds Store Harry Lovett Fellows Screwthy Securities Roberta Lee W.L. Gordon High View Thurman Ballanger Tracy Hylton Mullens Scott Cline Salem Church Margaret Greene Lillian Williams Cecil Cadwalader Ion Wenders Winchester Voor Ent the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Cather’s Department Store Lockport Timberlake Dial the Beauty Center Helen R. Collier D.C.T Elsie-Kay Elsie L. McKee Kathryn M. Whetzel Winchester Evening Star
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