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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1972

Page

4

First Contestants Named For Area Beauty Contest

The Winchester Jayceeettes announce the initial contestants for the Miss Winchester Tri County Beauty Contest set for Saturday February 26 at 8 pm in Shenandoah College Auditorium. Miss Donna Mitchell Beatty Miss Sharon Marie Borrer and Miss Janet Elaine Cather represent Kiwanis VFW Post 2123 and Fraternal Order of Police sponsorships respectively.

The Winchester Jayceeettes Winchester Shenandoah College Donna Mitchell Beatty Kiwanis Club Sharon Marie Borrer Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Janet Elaine Cather Orders of Police

Glen Burnie Garden Club Meeting Elks Home Talk

The Glen Burnie Garden Club will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. at Mrs. E. L. Golden’s Fairway Estates home. Guest speaker Mrs. H. N. Claypool will discuss Lighting Your Garden. An exhibit titled Long, Long Ago features dried materials with accessories allowed.

Glen Burnie

Miss Whitacre Marries John Wisecarver Jr in Grace Lutheran

Elizabeth Ann Whitacre daughter of Mrs Hilda Whitacre and the late Harold Whitacre wed John Wisecarver Jr son of Mrs Mildred Wisecarver and the late Mr Wisecarver in a 1 pm Grace Lutheran ceremony officiated by Rev. Virgil Moyer. Matron of honor Linda Spring. best man Chuck Nelms. usher Bobby Spring. Reception followed at home. Whitacre a 1971 Hampshire High graduate employed at Tastee Freez Martinsburg Pike. Wisecarver works at Snow White Grill. They reside 537 N Loudoun St.

Elizabeth Ann Whitacre Hilda Whitacre National Ave Harold Whitacre John Wisecarver, Jr Mildred Wisecarver Winchester Mr. Wisecarver Grace Lutheran Church Virgil Moyer Linda Spring Chuck Nelms Bobby Spring Wisecarver Hampshire High School Romney W. Va Tastee- Freez Martinsburg Pike James Wood High School Snow White Grill Loudoun St

DAR Luncheon Meeting Planned by Fort Loudoun Chapter

The Fort Loudoun Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution schedules a luncheon Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at the George Washington Hotel. Program chair is Miss Ruth Rhodes and luncheon chair is Mrs. V. S. McClintock.

Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution George Washington Hotel Ruth Rhodes V. 5. McClintock

Stephens City Fire Co Monthly Meeting Tonight

The Stephens City Fire Company and its Auxiliary announce their monthly meeting for this evening at 7 30. The notice mentions a wide range of numbers including telephone and vital statistics as part of the discussion.

Stephens City Fire Co

Calendar of Events for Tuesday Across Winchester Area

Bloodmobile at WMB and numerous meetings and clubs fill a busy day. From Lions Club and Democratic Women to Garden Clubs, Zoning Appeals, Rescue Squad, and many social and service groups, events run from 12:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. at various venues including George Washington Hotel, Wayside Inn, City Hall, and local clubs.

WMB Lions Club George Washington Hotel Wayside Inn Middletown Lord Fairfax Garden Club Winchester Board of Zoning Appeals City Hall Pilot Club Back Creek Raritan Club Stephens City Fire Co Fire Hall Board of Control Exchange Club Commerce St Civil Air Patrol Old Virginia American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous First Baptist Church Eagles Doe Club Elks Home Kiwanis Club Winchester Assn. of Colonial Garden Club Winchester Country Club Winchester Clarke Garden Club Jayceeetles Carpers Valley Golf Club Shawnee Lions Club Echo Village F&m Bank Senseng Road Pta Winchester Frederick Conservation Club Gainesboro Delta Tau Kline Pta Shenandoah Numismatic Club Blue Ridge

Local Personalities and Guests Span Winchester Area

Mrs. Patricia Gochenour, a Virginia Avenue School teacher, contributes to the February 1972 issue of Instructor with a lesson on Hibernation. Winchester residents include Mrs. J. Newton and the Sawyers back from Deland Florida, plus a wedding party for Sheryl Metz Marshall and Bernard Griffin with multiple Winchester attendees.

Patricia Gochenour Virginia Avenue School Winchester Sheryl Metz Marshall Bernard Anthony Griffin McLean Herbert S. Solenberger Harry L. McCann Thomas K. McCann, Jr Judith McCann T. Kemp McCann III William K. Milhollen Dorothy McC. Rice Donald Cline Paul Terretta Dorthea Terretta Phillip Griffin Theron J. Calkin

Saving Face Exercises May Slows Aging Signs

Sagging facial muscles signal aging and can be addressed by daily facial muscle exercises. Numerous books offer methods to train and strengthen these muscles to delay visible aging.

Designers Return to Dresses as Key Show Focus

Fashion coverage notes designers shifting from pantsuits and hot pants to dresses. Most collections include knee length silhouettes, signaling a renewed emphasis on dresses after a season of bold separates and tailored pieces.

Miss Goodman Weds Richard Stockdale in Burnt Presbyterian Church

Arleeta Faye Goodman of Lynchburg marries Richard Layton Stockdale son of Layton Stockdale of Winchester at Burnt Presbyterian Church with Rev. Harold G. Manning presiding. Attendants include Carolyn Goodman maid of honor and W Kenneth Goodman as presenter. The couple plans to reside in Lynchburg after a short wedding trip.

Ottis Goodman Lake City Tenn Arleeta Faye Richard Layton Stockdale Layton H. Stockdale Winchester Burnt Presbyterian Church Harold G. Manning A. James Massey Linda Massey Marydel S. Schick Arlington W. Kenneth Goodman Lynchburg Carolyn J. Goodman Mr. Stockdale Fellowship Hall

Miss Dunn to Wed George Casilear III

Mary Jo Ann Dunn of Middletown announces her forthcoming marriage to George W. Casilear II of Leesburg. Both families name prominent connections and a spring wedding is planned. Mary Jo Ann Dunn is a 1971 James Wood High School graduate and A&P Glass secretary. Casilear works in Abex Co. quality control.

Miss Dunn George Casilear III John H. Dunn, Jr Rt. 1 Middletown Mary Jo Ann George W. Casilear, II Jonedith Henry Lewis Winchester George W. Casilear II Leesburg James Wood High School The A&p Glass Co Casilear Abex Co

Knott to Wed David Alger in Planned Summer Wedding

Miss Karen Kay Knott daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel G Knott announces engagement to David Nelson Alger son of Mrs Georgianna McCarty and the late Charles S Alger. Miss Knott a James Wood High senior employed by Qwik Shop and James Wood Work Study. Cadet Corporal Alger a Virginia Tech junior majoring in mechanical engineering. Summer wedding planned.

Samuel G. Knott Roosevelt Blvd Karen Kay David Nelson Alger Georgianna McCarty Rt. 6 Charles S. Alger Miss Knott James Wood High School Qwik Shop James Wood James E. Brinson Alger Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Virginia Apple Industry Emerges as Big Local Business

Virginia farmers generate over forty million dollars annually from fresh and processed apples, ranking fifth in the nation. The piece notes Virginia’s early apple history, the York variety, and guidance on selecting and enjoying apples including nutrition and grading details.

Doris B. Hays Virginia Dept. of Agriculture and Commerce Market Virginia Commonwealth Fred Dreiling Virginia Tech United States Europe New World Johnny Appleseed John Chapman Massachusetts Wesley P. Judkins Virginia Tech Extension J.H. Healy VDAC USDA U.S York

Bachelors Be Wary of February 29

Joy Stilley offers Leap Year dating advice urging women to pursue husbands before 1976. The piece suggests women should approach men directly, with no conscience to guide them, listing various occupations as eligible mates and framing February as a social window for matrimony.

Joy Stilley Cupid

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Donna Beatty Sharon Borror Janet Cather Miss Beatty William C. Beatty S. Stewart St Handley High School University of Virginia American Legion Red Cross Stonewall Raritan Beatty Borror James A. Borror Smithfield Ave Smithdale-Massey College Larrick and White Library Club Future Business Leaders of America Church of God Borrer Miss Cather Arthur R. Cather Rt. 2 Future Homemakers of America Student Co- Operative Association Home Room Fairview United Methodist Church Winchester Community Chorus Glen Burnie Garden Club Russell Hupp Woodland Ave Hagerstown Reba Moesta Wilda Melbon Hupp Virginia Woolen Mill Miss Whitacre DAR Clearbrook Woolen Shop Clearbrook, Virginia C.L. Nelson Singer Co Sewing Machine Repair & Service Co Chamber of Commerce Robert E. Spaid Rt. 4 Winchester Memorial Hospital Shenandoah Valley National Bank James M. Sawyer Deland, Fla J. Newton Miss Goodman Richard Stockdale Roger M. Perry South Paris Maine James V. Schick Mary Dunn David Alger Karen Knott Gray’s Potomac ST Apple Industry Cook Armstrong Woodstock Carton Shanna White San Pedro
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