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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1968
Page
6
Patricia Ann Wilkins and husband Wayne Wilkins found a six percent weight turnip growing in their Macedonia Church Road yard. Wayne began digging and uncovered a massive plant reportedly from fill dirt ordered last fall. The oversized vegetable left a big hole in the yard.
Five independent art experts named by the Virginia Museum will assess NEFTA funded proposals from state cultural groups. The committee includes Alton Williams, Claudia Read, Cary McMurran, Priscilla Young, and Dr. Mary Williams, each bringing expertise in drama, dance, music, visual arts, and education. The museum invites organizations to apply for 1968 69 program funding and match the federal share.
The Onwards and Upward Bible Class of Kernstown Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church educational building. Co hosts are Miss Charles Richard Mrs Cammer and Mrs James Beld with Mrs Briscoe Snapp leading as devotional guide.
Local notices list a series of meetings and gatherings across town for Monday and Tuesday. Civil Air Patrol, PTA, VFW Post 2123, IOOF Madison Lodge, Winchester Coin Club, Capon Bridge Fire Co and Ladies Auxiliary, Eastern Star, Capon Bridge Fire Co board, Duplicate Bridge, Lions Exchange Toastmasters Hiram Lodge Stitch and Chat ter Club, Senior Citizens, Alcoholics Anonymous, Loyal Order of Moose and Rebekah Lodge all set times from 12:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. at various venues including George Washington Hotel City Hall WMB and church and lodge halls.
Beverly Cooper of Bufflick Road remains a patient at the Newton D. Baker VA Center in Martinsburg West Virginia. He is reported to be slowly improving.
Apple Creme mixes apple juice tapioca sugar and lemon rind then folds in whipped cream to chill. Serve as a light rich dessert with whipped cream and fruit slices. Also notes quick canned apple dessert ideas with orange marmalade raisins and pink pound cake topping suggestions.
Nancy Mistr addressed the Winchester Jaycee-ettes at Carpers Valley on interior decorating The program included a talk on The Interior Decorator and a Q A session Larry Pitzer chaired the March of Dimes film The Only Kid On the Block and urged marathon support Committees reported progress on the Nicole Marionette production of Hiawatha to be staged March 16 with two shows Tickets from Jayceeettes Members planned a bingo social a roller skating party and the cookbook sale profits Mrs Karen McNeil was inducted as a new member
A salad idea suggesting tossing greens with canned green beans kidney beans and chickpeas plus French dressing. It proposes a heartier alternative to plain tossed greens likely to appeal to a husband who dislikes standard salads.
Three James Wood High School Senior Tri-Hi-Y members will travel to Richmond for the Model General Assembly April 18 to 20. Rosalie Earl will serve as Senator Connie Vaught as House Delegate and Mariah Dolan as Assistant Doorkeeper. Advisor Miss Jane Cather will accompany them to observe and participate in local issue bills at the State Capitol.
Mrs. Mary Boyce was elected president of the Ladies Auxiliary of Gainesboro Fire Company at the regular meeting. Officers include Mrs. Joan Whitacre as vice president, Mrs. Alma Crosen as secretary, Mrs. Eunice Braithwaite as treasurer, and Mrs. Mary DeHaven as reporter. Directors named are Mrs. Reva Brill, Mrs. Flora Davis, Mrs. Evelyn Pent, and Mrs. Martha Mason. A covered dish supper is planned for March 2 at 6 p.m. Public invited. games to follow. Outgoing president Mrs. L D. Williamson presided.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet with Mrs. Clarence Hill on Miller Street Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Note a date change.
The Stephenson Social Club will host a plate luncheon Wednesday at 12 30 p.m. in the church social hall. Hostesses include Mrs Bertha Ashwood Mrs Rebecca Jenkins Miss Mary Anderson Miss Ella Smith Mrs Kitty Prince Mrs Gwen Lunsford and Mrs June Rudolph. Mrs Mabel Brown leads the devotional and Mrs Nellie Clevenger handles recreation.
Genuine white suede made from New Zealand lamb hides is now sold over the counter as yard goods. The manufacturer claims the leather resists discoloration after many sucsings and can be finger pressed or ironed to remove wrinkles after laundering. Pear halves accompany chocolate ice cream, with chocolate sauce optional.
The ancient art of mosaics is revived as "'Mosaics" opens today at Handley High School showcasing intricate designs and student creations.
The Fredericktown Garden Club gathers at Winchester Golf Club on Wednesday at 12 30 for lunch with a 1 30 business meeting to follow Mrs Alan Peery speaks on The Fun of Raising Flowers An exhibit titled Februarys Love Offering features ten large color mosaic panels from early history to today by tst Elliot Twery whose finished work is shown Mosaics on loan from the Museum open to the public through February 27 Mr and Mrs Loring H Carper Sr of Sum mentions their 25th wedding anniversary married February 11 1943 in Centennary Reformed church by Dr S L Flickenger They have four children Loring Jr killed in Viet Nam May 17 1966 Mrs Darlene Orndorff Harvey Scott and Pauline Kaye Mrs Carper is the former Miss Gladys Hawkins.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Friendship Fire Company hosts a country ham or oyster supper Thursday at 5 p.m. at the fire hall. Proceeds go toward paying down the debt on the new fire truck.
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