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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1968

Page

6

Ritter Announces Sandra Ritter Engaged to Samuel Harris

Charles P. Ritter of Winchester announces the engagement of his daughter Sandra Lee Ritter to Samuel M. Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Harris of Bristol Tennessee. Sandra Lee Ritter is a Handley High School graduate and Madison College senior majoring in Elementary Education and Library Science. Samuel M. Harris is a University of South Florida and Presbyterian School of Christian Education graduate and a Union Theological Seminary junior in Richmond. A June wedding is planned.

Charles P. Ritter Winchester Sandra Lee Samuel M. Harris H. C. Harris Bristol, Tenn Miss Ritter Handley High School Madison College Mentary Harris University of South Florida Presbyterian School of Christian Education Union Theological Seminary Richmond

Miss Shifflett Engaged to Robert Byers

Miss Linda Mae Shifflett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Junior Shifflett of Stephenson, is engaged to Robert Byers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kit Jones of 29 East Cork Street. Linda Mae is a 1967 James Wood High School graduate and works for Doubleday and Company in Berryville. Byers works for Grocers Wholesale Inc. in Winchester. McKinley Chapter No 19 of the Order of the Eastern Star will host a card party at the War Memorial Building tomorrow from 8 to 11 pm to fund an educational gift. Tickets at the door.

Junior Shifflett Stephenson Linda Mae Robert Byers Kit Jones E. Cork St Miss Shifflett James Wood High Byers The Grocers Wholesale Inc Winchester McKinley Chapter Order of the Eastern Star War Memorial Building

Community Club Schedule With Multiple Local Meetings

A dense list of upcoming events and meetings across Middletown area organizations including Lions Club, Exchange Club, Toastmasters, Masons, Rotary affiliates, senior groups, AA, Moose, Rebekah, Kiwanis, Garden Club, Rifle and Pistol Club, Touchdown Club, PTA, Duplicate Bridge, Elks, Fire Co, Sisterhood, Blue Ridge Twirlers, Ladies clubs, Girl Scouts, Eastern Star, Shenandoah Artist Association, and a Sunday art group.

Winchester Day Nursery Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Old Predericktown Garden Club Winchester James Wood High School Robinson Lodge BPOE Elks Home Gainesboro Fire Co Sisterhood of Beth- el Temple Blue Ridge Twirlers WMB

Food Shopper Retail Prices Steady With Meat Increases

Prices for pork and turkeys rose slightly while bacon and fresh pork cuts edged up. Vegetables mostly fell or rose modestly with tomatoes, lettuce, and peas showing notable changes as supplies tighten in parts of the country.

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TOPS Club Winchester Reports Weight Loss and New Members

The Winchester TOPS club began the year strong with a 9.5 pound loss by members and two new joiners. Plans include a February 29 white elephant sale. Guest speaker Mrs. Flickinger from Winchester Memorial Hospital will discuss food preparation and nutrition for weight control. Meetings are Thursdays at 7:30 PM in the basement of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church on Braddock Street. For information contact 662-1074. The year officers are President Mrs. T. Snapp Vice President Mrs. M. Heironimus Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. B. Shade Area Weight Recorder Mrs. M. Dunn.

Flickinger Winchester Memorial Hospital TOPS First Evangelical United Brethren Church Braddock Street T. Snapp M. Heironimus B. Shade M. Dunn

Births List Announces Several Newborns Across Areas

Feb 9 to Feb 12 reports multiple births: Warren Edward Shifflett and Marie Lena Swisher’s son Anthony Edward. Jessie Newman Sisk and Elizabeth Viola Baker’s daughter Dorothy Ann. Roland Eugene Kelchner and Ramona Carol Marion’s son Timothy Alan. Donald Baker Stains and Patti Lion Wagner’s son Barry Baker. Arthur Leon Sommers Jr. and Betty Marie White’s son Arthur Leon III. Lewis Albert Carter and Alice Rosealie Smith’s daughter Tammy Lynn. Paul Alexander Loy and Judy Ann Ratliff’s daughter Patricia Ann.

Warren Edward Shifflett Berryville Anthony Edward Shifflett Marie Lena Swisher Jessie Newman Sisk Route 5 Dorothy Ann Sisk Elizabeth Viola Baker Roland Eugene Kelchner Stephenson Timothy Alan Kelchner Ramona Carol Marion Donald Baker Stains Loudoun St Barry Baker Stains Patti Lion Wagner Arthur Leon Sommers, Jr Delaphane Arthur Leon Iil Sommers Betty Marie White Lewis Albert Carter Sunnyside Tammy Lynn Carter Alice Rosealie Smith Paul Alexander Loy Romney W. Va Patricia Ann Loy Judy Ann Ratliff

Junior Century Club Meeting at Winchester Golf Club

The Junior Century Club will meet tomorrow at 3 30 p m at the Winchester Golf Club with Mrs Carrington Harrison as hostess. Jack F Davis will be the speaker.

Winchester Golf Club Carrington Harrison Jack F. Davis

Auxiliary to Sponsor 1969 Follies at Hospital

The Women's Auxiliary of tal will sponsor the Follies in 1969. They reported 7500 dollars were raised from the 1968 Follies and the Book of Memory is placed in the Hospital Chapel. A visiting patient program has started with trained volunteers. Donations will be made to the Memorial Fund in honor of four new members.

Women’s Auxiliary Winchester Memorial Hospital Robert Kern Memorial Fund George Macowsky James Huey Gerald Davison Lyman Whitney Heloise Sissy Tex

Highland Women Meet at Presbyterian Church

The Highland Presbyterian Women will hold their regular meeting at the church this evening at 7:30 p.m. Mrs J C Higgs will lead the Bible Study.

Highland Presbyterian J.C. Higgs

Local Births and College Student Teachers in Virginia

Mr and Mrs Charles L Ditto of Hagerstown Md welcome daughter Susan Katr ina born Feb 9. Mrs Ditto is formerly Sharon Rippeon, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Rippeon of National Ave. A Winchester group visits Fredricksburg. Four Longwood College juniors from Winchester begin eight weeks of student teaching Feb 5 at George Washington High in Danville Preston Park Roanoke Oakland Elementary. Terri Venable attended Virginia Military Institute midwinter dances in Lexington with Cadet William Beatty Front Royal.

Charles L. Ditto Hagerstown Susan Katrina Ditto Sharon Rippeon Harry Z. Rippeon National Ave Longwood College Winchester Joette Cather Bailey Mary Jo Maddox Jean Upshur Johnson Ann Waterman Saville Miss Bailey George Washington High School Danville Tevious C. Bailey Kinzel Drive Hunter J. Maddox Miller St Miss Johnson Preston Park Roanoke Jacob L. Johnson Mosby St Oakland Elementary Ralph M. Saville Fairmont Ave Terri Venable Richard E. Venable Virginia Military Institute Lexington William Beatty Front Royal

Heloise tips and wholesome reader notes from 1968

A compilation of readers tips and letters including blowing dust from sewing machines to prevent clogs, motherhood reflections on loving children, a clever instant potato salad comparison to traditional methods, an insecticide sprayer car wash idea, a dog toy made from mesh onion bags, and a breakfast idea using flavored drink mixes on cinnamon toast. The letters show practical household hacks and family moments.

Heloise Ann de Land

Miss Moore Elected Secretary of Longwood Legislative Board

Miss Anne Harris Moore of Winchester, a Longwood College sophomore, was elected secretary of the legislative board, the student government’s third branch. She will begin duties in the second semester, joining representatives from each class to set student regulations and address campus welfare.

Anne Harris Moore Longwood College Winchester Legislative Board Miss Moore Woodrow H. Moore Kappa Delta Einglish

Miss Lillian Bly Finishes Cosmetology Training

Miss Lillian Gayle Bly and Samuel R. Bly of Strasburg Virginia announce her completion of cosmetology training including advanced hairdressing at the Beauty College of Winchester Virginia. She attended Strasburg High School.

Lillian Gayle Bly Samuel R. Bly Strasburg, Va The Beauty College of Winchester Strasburg High School

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