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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1963
Page
6
Miss Bagby of Cola Florida and Ivon D Rohrer Jr of Hagerstown Maryland become engaged. Rohrer a Davidson College senior and economics major plans law school after graduation. Debutante and driving club presentations mark the engagement.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Layman of 16 Glaize Ave on the marriage union with former Miss Frances Hite of Staunton. The couple has two children, Bobby C. Layman of Dahlgren and Gail DeHaven of Country Club Terrace, plus a new baby, Kelly Lynn Layman.
Armel P T A will hold its regular monthly gathering at the school house at 7 30 p m on Thursday January 2.
Samuel Gompers served as president of the American Federation of Labor 37 times, missing only one term, from 1836 until his death, marking a long tenure in early labor leadership.
Aymette Newhouse Moorefield West Virginia born a boy to Mr and Mrs William Aymette Newhouse the former Phyllis Southerly. Cornwell Route 4 born a boy Kevin Todd to Mr and Mrs James Ronald Cornwell the former Phyllis Brill. Hall Stephens City born a girl Judy Carol to Mr and Mrs Ray Hall the former Mary Frances Brec on. Annual Watch Night Services at Stephens City Methodist Church at 10 45 p m with Youth Department leading a devotional and Holy Communion service by the minister.
The Sunshine Club of Brad dock Street Methodist Church meets Thursday at 2 p.m. at 702 National Ave. Mrs. Emma Anderson hosts with devotion by Mrs. G. S. Lemond and club officers as hostesses.
The calendar lists Watch Night Services at Marvin Community Church and Holiness Christian Church on December 31. A Hospital Auxiliary Charity Ball runs 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at George Washington Hotel. Bruce town Methodist Church hosts a Watch Night Service at 11 p.m.
January 2 schedule lists Rotary Club at Gorge Washington Hotel at 1 pm Sunshine Club with Mrs Emma Anderson 2 pm Quota Club at George 6:00 pm PTA meeting at school 7:30 pm several clubs meet including Rouss Fire Co Legion American Legion Hoppers Auto Club Kernstown Hand ey Library Winchester Frederick County Citizens Band Radio Club Shenandoah Region Antique Automobile Club Sarah Zane Fire Co Friendship Fire Co Middletown Fire Co GAA Valley Council Knights of Columbus South End Auxiliary and others at various halls City building closed Wednesday on WAR MEMORIAL BUILDING Tuesday events noted.
Elaine Mary Lemonis daughter of Mr and Mrs Nicholas P Lemonis of Charlottesville wed Leroy Alpheus Bowers of Keswick at Emanuel Baptist Church Colonial Heights Rev Ronnie D Lackey officiated The couple's reception followed with bridal party including Miss Barbara Lunsford maid of honor and Miss Deborah Lemonis The bride will reside in Keswick after a wedding trip to the Pocono Mountains.
Miss Phyllis Jacqulyn DAlessio daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael R DAlessio of Orlando Florida wed John Elliott Lupo son of Mr and Mrs John Lupo of Orlando in a candlelight ceremony at the Methodist Church. The Rev Paul R Bell officiated at 5 pm.
A simple ham or turkey platter pairs with baked hominy and cheese. Prepare regular hominy grits, stir in cheddar, chill in a square dish, top with cheese, bake until melted, then cut into eight servings.
Pvt Ralph T Kerns is spending Christmas leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Theodore Kerns of Stephenson. A 1963 graduate of James High School, Fort Jackson SC, will be trained as a Personnel Specialist. Pvt Kerns was awarded the Expert Rifle Badge while training on the M14 rifle.
Precautions advise never to observe the sun directly through a telescope even with dark glass. Astronomers use instruments that deflect most light and heat to protect eyesight and avoid damage.
Miss Janet Battaile and Miss Pennypacker hosted in Durham with guests from Richmond and Tappahannock. Births include Timothy Wayne Ashley in Winchester Memorial Hospital on December 24. Military moves feature Lt. and Mrs. Shank at Fort Campbell and Airman Richard V. Oates arriving at McGuire AFB New Jersey.
Special Watch Night services are planned this evening beginning at 9 45 at the Holiness Christian Church two miles south on Paper Mill Road. The Rev. Luther Brill, pastor, extends a welcome to all.
Bob Weller will present a film on the Air National Guard at the Rotary Club meeting. The program is set for 1 p.m. at the George Washington Hotel on Piaceoey Line, with Rotary members attending.
A list declares seven engineering marvels including the Panama Canal, Empire State Building, Hoover Dam, San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge, Colorado River Aqueduct, Chicago Sewage Disposal System, and Grand Coulee Dam.
Denny Reed, a member of the U S Army Security Agency, is spending Christmas leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Maynard Reed of 208 Boyd Ave. After basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey he attended 11 weeks of school at Fort Gordon Georgia as a Communication Center Specialist. He will report to Fort Ord California for overseas duty in the Republic of South Vietnam after leave. Reed a 1962 Handley High School graduate enlisted July 26 1963.
Salina merchants funded about $600 to waive parking meter charges for two Saturdays to boost Christmas shopping downtown. The City Commission set the rental fee using the average daily meter revenue as the basis for the model.
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