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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1964

Page

6

Miss Loyes Searls to Marry Giles Sydnor III

Washington couple announce the engagement of Loyes Bentley Searls to Giles Granville Sydnor II son of Giles and Mrs Sydnor of Apple Pie Ridge. Loyes studied at Georgetown University while Giles is a Virginia Tech graduate with the David Taylor Model Basin in Maryland. A May wedding is planned.

Miss Loyes Searls G.G. Sydnor III George B. Searls Washington Loyes Bentley Giles Granville Sydnor II Giles Granville Sydnor Apple Pie Ridge Searls Georgetown University Sydnord Virginia Polytechnic Institute David Taylor Model Basin Maryland

Miss Hockman Engaged to Roger-Lee Fitzwater

Mrs Emma Hockman of 501 Highland Ave announces the engagement of her daughter Sue Carol to Roger-Lee Fitzwater of 116 Featherbed Lane. He is the son of the late Mr and Mrs Benjamin Fitzwater. Sue Carol attended Handley High School and Roger-Lee attended James Wood High School. No wedding date has been set.

Emma Hockman Highland Ave Sue Carol Roger-Lee Fitzwater Featherbed Lane Benjamin Fitzwater Miss Hockman Handley High School Mr. Fitzwater James’ Wood High School

Braddock Street WSCS General Meeting Planned

The Woman's Society of Christian Service will hold a 2:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday in the Braddock Street Methods Church Fellowship Hall Circle No. 4 will host with Mrs. A C Long leading. Mrs. C D Crocker, a former Cambodian teacher, will present part of the program.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Fellowship Hall Braddock Street Methods Church Circle No. 4 A, C. Long C. D. Crocker Cambodia

Travel Promotion Committee Meeting in Middletown

The Travel Promotion Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Shenandoah Valley Motel Association will meet Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Wayside Gallery and School of Fine Arts Middletown to discuss local recreation development preservation of historic buildings sites Fort Frederick County Court House 1840 and the 1964 Middletown summer theater impact. A Dutch Treat luncheon at Wayside Inn will follow. Mrs. M. K. Hutchinson leads tomorrow 9 45 worship at Braddock Street Methodist Chapel with C Howard Haymaker as guest teacher.

The Chamber of Commerce Shenandoah Valley Motel Association Wayside Gallery School of Fine Arts Middletown Frederick County Court House Frederick County Wayside Inn M. K. Hutchinson Braddock Street Methodist Church C. Howard Haymaker

March Calendar of Community Events

Calendar listing March activities across Gainesboro and nearby towns. events include a covered dish supper at Gainesboro Fire Hall on March 1 at 6 pm and multiple meetings and social gatherings at civic clubs, lodges, and halls through the week, plus a Saturday night Key Club dance for ages 15 to 19.

Gainesboro Fire Hall

Miss Nellis Named Honorary Fire Chief for Round Hill Parade

Joyce Marie Nellis 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs David C Nellis of Route 2 earned the title of Honorary Fire Chief for Round Hill Community Fire Co in the April 30 parade. She attends James Wood High School as a senior active in Beta Pep and French clubs and serves as Choral treasurer. She heads church youth groups and participates in local competitions and a March 16 In Town Honorary Fire Chief contest at Shenandoah College auditorium.

Joyce Marie Nellis David C. Nellis Route 2 Round Hill Community Fire Co Miss Nellis James Wood High School James Wood Shenandoah Valley Manufacturers’ Association James Wood Latin Club Burnt Presbyterian Church Albin Winchester Shenandoah College Frederick County Will Carr

Frozen Food Acceptance Gains With New Oven Control

Major gains in frozen baked foods potato products fruit pies and TV dinners have been registered in recent years due to the med oven control now on modern ranges. The programmed control prevents overcooking by reducing oven temperature to a holding level once cooking time ends, preserving texture and flavor.

Mrs Costello Celebrates 90th Birthday in Stephen

Ella Costello of Stephen son celebrates her 90th birthday this weekend born February 27, 1874 in Fauquier County daughter of the late Jacob N and Sarah Roby Symons. She and J R Costello married 65 years ago in 1953. She is mother of 12 children, 10 living, with 32 grandchildren 68 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. In good health she has never been hospitalized and has completed her 128th hand sewn quilt.

Ella Costello Stephenson Fauquier County Jacob Sarah Roby Symons J.R. Costello

Colonel William Byrd Chapter Organized Daughters of the American Colonists

The Colonel William Byrd Chapter held a preliminary meeting and tea at Mrs. Daniel Kinter’s home with Regent Nettie Carbaugh presiding. State Regent Mrs. John Field and past State Regent Mrs. C Paul Malm spoke on aims, noting DC Stand against Communism. Dues will fund restoration of records, buildings, and cemeteries.

William Byrd Daughters of the American Colonists Daniel Kinter Nettie Carbaugh Douglas Hardesty John Field Norfolk C. Paul Malm Newport News Colonel William Byrds

Wesley Church Women Plan Evening Meeting

Wesley Church hosts a Woman's Society of Christian Service gathering Monday at 7 30 p m led by Mrs Betty Miller at 812 National Ave with Mrs Dorothy Bishop giving the devotional.

Woman's Society of Christian Service The Wesley Methodist Church Betty Miller National Ave Dorothy Bishop

Sunglasses Etiquette Warns Against Glittering Accessories

A style tip advises avoiding glittering earrings when wearing sunglasses to keep attention on the wearer rather than the jewelry. It also suggests skipping sunglasses with ornamental frames even with simple earrings.

Yorkshire Pudding Prep: Sear Drip Pans Before Batter

Guidance advises heating beef drippings until very hot before pouring Yorkshire pudding batter. Ensure the pan is sizzling to promote crisp edges and proper rise. The note mentions XIIII and a fragment indicates strong emphasis on hot fat for batter success.

Chamber Explores Ways to Aid Agriculture Industry

An exploratory Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce meeting at George Washington Hotel discusses methods to assist agriculture through public relations and advocacy legislation. A follow up session is planned as the group aims to avoid duplicating existing programs while promoting fruit growing.

Winchester - Frederick County

Miss Shain to Marry Rabbi Mehlman

Mr and Mrs Abraham D Shain of Brookline Massachusetts announce the engagement of their daughter Emily to Rabbi Bernard H Mehlman son of Mr and Mrs Joseph I Mehlman of Brooklyn New York. A May 31 wedding is planned.

Abraham D. ‘Shain Brookline Mass Emily Bernard H. Mehlman Joseph I. Mehlman Brooklyn N.Y Mehlman Beth’ el Fairmont Ave Winchester Shain Brandeis University Rabbi Mehlman New York University Hebrew ,Union College Cincinnati Ohio Hebrew University Jerusalem U.S. Army Frankfurt Germany

Braddock Church Hosts Family and Money Study Sessions

The Braddock Street Methodist Church begins a two session study on The Christian Family and Money with Tuesday 10 to 11 30 a m discussions led by Jay Lowden Jr and two others and devotions by Mrs Gaines A Thursday 7 30 to 9 p m features speakers Mrs Keller and Mrs Duvall with devotions by Mrs Gy and a playlet by Mr and Mrs Jones Ellen Jones Terry Kellas and Doug Harper followed by discussion periods

Braddock Street Methodist ‘Church Jay Lowden, Jr Rodney Sirbaugh John Warner Robert Gaines James Keller Margaret Duvall Robert Gy Forrest Jones Ellen Jones Terry Kellas Doug Harper

Dear Abby and Viewpoint on High School Dropouts

A reader letter about leaving school and the advice column response. Abby urges regard for education, while the Mad reply emphasizes listening to parents. Another commenter notes dropouts can still succeed but diploma aids life.

Abby

Births February 27 Reported in Stephens City and Cork Street

Mr and Mrs Garry Leatchet er Stephens City welcomed a girl born February 27. Fletcher is the former Miss Neva Maun Yeat rs. Ryland Eugene Carper son of Mr and Mrs Carper 126 East Cork Street born a boy named Mark William. Mrs Carper formerly Miss Judith Anne Argenbright.

Garry Leatcher Stephens City Fletcher Neva Maun Yeatrs Ryland Eugene Carper E. Cork St Mark William Carper Judith Anne Argenbright

Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow from Handley High

MISS SUSAN J. GOODE named 1964 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow for Handley High School with top score on national homemaking exam. eligible for one of 102 scholarships. MR and MRS DALE JARVIS of Arlington welcome daughter Wendy Michele born Feb 15. former Miss Jo Ellen Dick is her mother. MARINE CORP JOHN W. ANDREWS, son of Middletown, serves with First Battalion South Marine Division in Operation Back Pace off Taiwan. MISS LESLIE MAGERFIELD and roommate Miss Elizabeth Smith visit from New Orleans. both students at St. Anne's School in Charlottesville will spend weekend at home. MISS REBECCA HUFFMAN of Middletown to have spinal surgery at Winchester Medical Hospital. she is a James Wood High School freshman and will return to school in fall. MRS. S. C. STEWART of Mid is a patient in Hill rest Nursing Home.

Susan J. Goode Betty Crocker Handley High School Dale Jarvis Arlington Wendy Michele Jarvis Jo Ellen Dick Sherman Dick City John W. Andrews W.C. Andrews Middletown First Battalion South Marine Division First Brigade U.S Taiwan Leslie Magerfield Sanford Magerfield Elizabeth Smith New Orleans Tennyson Ave St. Anne’s School Charlottesville Rebecca Huffman Winson D. Huffman Winchester Huffman James Wood High School

Final Performance Of Own In The Valley Operetta

The Shenandoah Concert Choir under Lloyd Robb presents the final performance of Own in the Valley at Shenandoah Auditorium tonight at 8 15. Kurt Weill folk operetta features leads Paul Templon and Mona Barton with Shenandoah Madrigal Singers performing selections beforehand. An admission fee funds future costumes and scenery for productions. Rain expected this spring.

Shenandoah Concert Choir Lloyd Robb Paul Templon Mona Barton

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