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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1956

Page

10

Miss Leonard Weds G. G. Snarr Jr in California Church

The marriage of Miss Margaret Theresa Leonard of San Francisco to George G. Snarr Jr took place Thursday at 5 30 p m in St Anne's Church San Francisco Father Moran officiated The bride wore white taffeta gown with lace trim and seed pearl headpiece A reception followed at the bride's sister home The couple will reside in San Francisco after a trip to South Carmel by the Sea Noted families include James E Leonard Sr and Mrs P S Labagh The groom is a graduate of Augusta Military Academy University of Virginia and University Law School

Margaret Theresa Leonard San Francisco Calif George G. Snarr, Jr George G. Snarr S&s. Stewart St Father Moran St. Anne’s Church San Francisco Philip R. Sanfilippo San Jose Calif James E. Leonard, Jr Snarr P. S. Labagh Carmel-by-the-Sea James E. Leonard Leonard San Francisco State College Dominican College of

Miss Shank Engaged To Melvin C Jenkins

Mrs. Lilly A. Shank of this city announces the engagement of her daughter Patricia Deloris to Melvin Cletus Jenkins son of Mr and Mrs L C Jenkins of the Welltown Pike. Patricia attended Handley and James Wood High Schools and is employed by Duff's Diner. Melvin attended Stonewall School served three years in the U S Marine Corps and is employed by Raymond M Anderson. The wedding will take place on February 25.

Lilly A. Shank Patricia Deloris Melvin Cletus Jenkins L. C. Jenkins Welltown Pike Miss Shank Handley and James Wood Duff's Diner Mr. Jenkins Stonewall School U. S. Marine Corps Raymond M Anderson

February Winchester Council of Church Women Meeting Cancelled

The February meeting of the Winchester Council of Church Women is cancelled due to the World Day of Prayer service planned for next week.

Winchester Council] of Church Women

February calendar of events downtown clubs and groups

Calendar lists February meetings and gatherings across many groups. American Legion and Kiwanis Club events fill the day while social clubs meet at Legion Home Winchester Golf Club Murphys Baptist Church Temple James Wood High School and various lodges and clubs including Rotary Moose and Rebekah.

Board of Control of Exchange Club Winchester Golf Club Eagles Eagles Home Loyal Order of Moose Moose Home Camera Murphy’s Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Baptist Church Kiwanis Club George Washington Old Fredericktown T. Russell Cather L. G. Sjostrom Sisterhood of Beth- el Temple Duplicate Bridge Golf Touchdawn James Wood High School

Stephenson Social Club Luncheon Meeting Planned

The Stephenson Social Club meets Wednesday at 12 30 p m for a luncheon at Stephenson Methodist Church. Hostesses are Mrs Harry Stipe Mrs Bertha Ashwood and Mrs Walter Adam with Mrs Stipe leading devotions and Mrs John Hopfer in charge of recreation.

Stephenson Social Club Stephenson Methodist Church Harry Stipe Bertha Ashwood Walter Adam John Hopfer

PTA Barbecue Chicken Dinner At Clear Brook Stonewall School

The Stonewall School PTA at Clear brook hosts a barbecue chicken dinner on February 24 at 5 p.m. at the school. Tickets are available from students, PTA members, or at the door.

Parent-Teacher Association Stonewall School Clearbrook

Virginia Snyder and William Hays Wed In Martinsburg

Miss Virginia Ann Snyder daughter of Mr and Mrs Garland L Snyder Ridgeway W V and William Andrew Hays son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Hays Inwood W V were married at the Best Methodist Church Sunday evening The Rev C Thomas Subock officiated Mrs Thomas F Neel Martinsburg aunt of the bride played the wedding music The bride wore a white suit with a white Bible and orchids The matron of honor was Mrs Victor Ridgeway Best man was David Pitzer Ushers were John Hawk and Paul Boltz They will reside in Bunker Hill after a southern wedding trip The bride is a Musselman graduate and Shenandoah Valley National Bank employee The groom is a Musselman graduate and Boltz Hardware employee.

Virginia Ann Snyder Garland L. Snyder Ridgeway W. Va William Andrew Hays Raymond Hays Inwood C. Thomas Subock Bunker Hill Methodist Church Thomas F. Neel Martinsburg Victor Ridgeway David Pitzer Hays John Hawk Paul Boltz Bunker Hill Musselman High School Martinsburg Business College Shenandoah Valley National Bank Boltz Hardware, Inc Betty Lou Mahoney James Mahoney Nelson Roosevelt Pierce Dandy Pierce Berryville R. F. Schmucker N. Loudoun St Richard Rhodes Handley High School Pierce Clarke County High School The Shenandoah Brick and Tile Corp Peyton St Alice Mahoney Saedie Pierce Ricky Rhodes

Personal Notices for Virginia Ann Snyder Bridal Shower Events

Miss Virginia Ann Snyder's forthcoming marriage to William Andrew Hays is marked by social events including a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Esther Ridgeway, a dinner party by Shenandoah Valley Bank women employees at Duff's Diner, and a shower hosted by Best Sunday School members. Mr and Mrs John L Kater and son Jack of W Leicester St are noted residents.

Virginia Ann Snyder William Andrew Hays Esther Ridgeway Shenandoah Valley Bank Duff's John L. Kater Jack W. Leicester St

Secrets of Charm by John Robert Powers

A mature woman’s radiant smile reflects inner warmth and charm. Years bring facial changes that dull expression. a steady beauty routine keeps muscles firm and skin taut, helping smiles stay inviting and genuine. Consider adjusting habits to preserve a ready smile and social warmth.

Secrets OF Charm John Robert Powers

Regional Moves and Returns Noted Across Virginia and Maryland

Several residents are reported traveling or returning home. Mr. Kater attends a New York business meeting while Mr. and Mrs. F L Sargent spend days in Richmond and Charlottesville. Joyce Hoover returns home from University Hospital Charlottesville. Ann Wolfe returns to Madison College after mid semester break. Beulah Hardy goes home after Winchester Hospital stay. Dabney Watts and daughter Olivia visit St Petersburg Florida with Mrs Watts’ mother. Grant J Smith returns to Annapolis after weekend with Sharp J family. Stewart Bell Jr attends Hampden Sydney College trustees meeting. Betty Lou Snellings returns to Madison College after vacation. Ouida Lou Keller returns to Madison College after break with Ellsworth Keller family.

Ouida Lou Keller Madison College Ellsworth Keller National Ave

Births Reported for Wayne Peace Makers in Sunnyside

Sunnyside Station welcomes a boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Peacemaker. Mrs. Peacemaker is formerly Miss Phoena Omps. Also noted a birth to Pfc. Gerald Leroy Krippner.

Wayne Peacemaker Sunnyside Station

Secrets of Charm Ad Offers Voice Improvement

An advertisement invites readers to write Secrets of Charm in care of National Newspaper Service at Box 305 Michigan City Indiana, enclosing 10 cents with a stamped self addressed envelope to receive instructions on overcoming dull toneless speech.

National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana

Local Couple Welcomes a Boy

Gore, a boy. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hottle of 322 Smithfield Ave welcome a son. Mrs. Hottle is formerly Miss Nancy Armel and Mrs. Krippner is the former Miss Phyllis Johnson.

Mrs. Calkins to Speak at World Day of Prayer Service

Mrs J Birdsall Calkins of Arlington will headline the World Day of Prayer service at Christ Episcopal Church February 17 at 7 30 P m. The Winchester Council of Church Women sponsors the event. Calkins has held leadership roles in United Church Women and the United Council of Churches and has been active in the Girl Scout movement.

Modern Etiquette Tips From Roberta Lee

A Q and A on social letters postscripts addressing whether to add postscripts, how a man in an elevator should greet a woman, and whether to lift or leave water glasses on the table when refilling. The guidance favors clear body text, polite greeting, and practical serving habits.

Bailey Goss to keynote Kiwanis and Moose events

Bailey Goss a five time Maryland sports personality is billed as guest speaker for two local groups. The Baltimore announcer known for polo golf and sports broadcasting will speak at the Kiwanis luncheon at 12 15 p m and later at the Moose Lodge at 8 p m noting his work with the Baltimore Bullets Colts and Washington Senators.

Maryland TV Guide Bailey, Goss Marshall Apple Blossom Bailey Baltimore Baltimore Bullets Baltimore Colts Washington Senators Kiwanis Moose Lodge

Eddie Bracken Birthday Profile

Eddie Bracken born February 17 1920 in New York City began as a Juvenile in Kiddie Troupers. George Abbott cast him as a military school commandant in Brother Rat then recast him as the youngest cadet after learning his true age. He later starred in many stage screen and TV roles.

Eddie Bracken New York City Aalesma Ao George Abbot Abbott Bracken

Mrs Wilson Publishes New Book Beauty is Everywhere

Mrs. Margaret Venable Wilson, wife of Dr Ronald S Wilson, former pastor of First Presbyterian Church, has published Beauty is Everywhere, a prose and poetry collection dedicated to Virginia and Florida. A Lynchburg native and Randolph-Macon woman, she notes words as musical in prose and poetry and views her book as pen portraits of memory and place.

Margaret Venable Wilson Ronald S. Wilson First Presbyterian Church Virginia Florida Wilsons Miami Fla Wilson Lynchburg Randolph-Macon Women's College

Fingerprints of God in Nature Highlighted in Book

A book praising nature and gardens describes God’s fingerprints on creation. It is intended for nature lovers and those who appreciate beauty. The text portrays creation as a divine display.

Also Mentioned on This Page

G.G. Snarr, Jr Melvin C. Jenkins Bobbie Conrad American Legion Legion Home Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Turner Ashby UDC J. Howard Cather Round Hill Fire Co Friendship Fire Company Women of Moose Stonewall Pta Chenille Miss Snyder William A. Hays Miss Mahoney Nelson R. Pierce United Daughters of the Confederacy S. Washington St Kernstown Pta Kernstown Stephenson Wscs J. S. Peebles Gaunt Gerrard & Valley Ave New York Mr. Kater F. L. Sargent, Sr Richmond Charlottesville Joyce Hoover Hayfield University Hospital Ann Wolfe Mrs Sloan Wolfe Grant J. Smith Annapolis, Md B. B. Smith Sharp &J Stewart Bell, Jr Hampden-Sydney College Betty Lou Snellings Sidney Snellings Lovett Bros Mrs. Calkins Roberta Lee Bailey Goss Moose AP Newsfeatures R. H. Young New Orleans St. Joseph St.joseph K.we. A Academy of Television Arts and Sciences National Council of Churches Wesleyan Methodist Church the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation New Spring Bates Cather’s Dep’t. Store Timberlake Shoecenter Velvet Steps Weather Bird Peters Shoes Loudoun St York Crossan Winchester’s Shopping Center
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