Miss Kerns Engaged to James D Stiles in Bloomery
Mr and Mrs Ward W Kerns of Bloomery West Virginia announce the engagement of their daughter Esther Lee to James Dale Stiles son of Mr and Mrs James D Stiles of St George West Virginia The bride to be is a graduate of Capper Bridge High School and attends Shepherd College Shepherdstown He is a University of West Virginia graduate pursuing a master's in agriculture The wedding is planned for April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward W Kerns
Bloomery
W. Va
Esther Lee
James Dale Stiles
James D. Stiles
St. George
Kerns
Caper Bridge High School
Shepherd College
Shepherdstown
W Va
Stiles
University of West Virginia
Miss Anderson to Wed John Copeland in Middletown
Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson of Stephens City announce the engagement of their daughter Anon Anderson to John A Copeland of Middletown son of Mrs Roland Elliott of Middletown and the late Mr Charles Copeland Anon is a junior at James Wood High School John Copeland is a Warren County High School graduate and employed by Fairfax Manufacturing Company Falls Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Anderson
Stephens City
Anon
John A. Copeland
Middletown
Roland Elliott
Charles Copeland
Miss Anderson
James Wood High School
Copeland
Warren County High School
Fairfax Manufacturing Company
Falls Church
Queen Esther Class Social at First United Brethren Church
The Queen Esther Sunday School class of the First United Brethren Church will meet in the church social room Thursday at 7 30 in the evening. Mrs Adam DeHart will lead devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Een Esther
Bd United Brethren Crrth
Adam DeHart
Calendar of Events January 2 3
January 2 7 30 p m Middletown Fire Co at Harris Community Hall 8 p m Friendship Fire Co at fire hall 8 p m G A A at War Memorial Building January 3 12 30 p m Women s Civic League at George Washington Hotel 8 p m Rouss Fire Co election of officers at fire hall 8 p m Sarah Zane election of officers at fire hall 8 p m Godmen of the World 8 p m Fraternal Order of Fagies at Eagles Home War Memorial Building Tomorrow 7 30 to 10 pm Teenage lounge open Dr Randolph T Shields will be guest teacher of the combined adult classes of the Braddock Street Methodist Church Sunday at 9 45 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Fire Co
Harris Community Hall
Friendship Fire Co
G. A
War Memorial Building
Women's Civic League
George Washington Hotel
Rouss Fire Co
Sarah Zane
Godmen of the World
Fraternal Order of Fagies
Eagles Home
Randolph T. Shields
Braddock Street
Local Personal Notices From City And Nearby Towns
Dr and Mrs Allen T Hawthorne returned from Raleigh NC where they were guests of their son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs James Manly. Mr and Mrs F L Largent Sr returned from Richmond where they were guests of their son and daughter in law Dr and Mrs Max Sargent and family. Mr and Mrs Victor Carbaugh of this city visit parents Mr and Mrs H M Carbaugh of Stephens City and plan to move to Birmingham Michigan. Mr and Mrs Donald Zea of Stephens City entertained about 40 guests at a buffet supper. Mr and Mrs Giles B Cook Jr and children Marguerite and Frances of Meadville PA are visiting Mrs Cook on Stonewall Ave. Mr and Mrs Sherman Montgomery of Arlington spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Julian D Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen T. Hawthorne
Raleigh
N. C
James Manly
F. L. Largent, Sr
Richmond
Max Sargent
Victor Carbaugh
This City
Mr Carbaugh
H. M. Carbaugh
Stephens City
Birminghame
Mich
Donald Zea
Giles B. Cook
Marguerite and
Frances
Meadville, Pa
Mr. Cooks
Stonewall Ave
Martha
Alice Funk
Fred Painter
Tom Painter
Robert Stickley
Clyde Hawkins
Alfred Guard, Jr
Massanutten Military Academy
Alfred Guard
Larry Owings
W. L. Owings
Betty Hammack
Madison College
C. B. Hammack
Mark Sperry
Trone Sperry
Jerry Stewart
Virginia Beach
Thelma Stewart
Fred
Max Geddes
Herbert Jones
Jake Rinker
T. J. Wake
Jerry
P. H Wakeman
Tom Sperry
Byrd Knott
Gloria Knott
John Knott
Baltimore
Russell McCauley
Linda McCauley
Raymond Headley
Ray Headley
Eddie
Brian
Michael
Martha Hottle
Clarke Keller
Phyllis
Dallas Keler
Donna Henry
Strasburg
Benny Gordon
Silver Spring
Wallace Praskivier
Bobby
Hagerstown
Eddie Headley
Alma Burns
Will Owings
Washington
Maude Wright
Holmes Campbell
Kathryn Watson
Mattie Ogden
G. L. Ogden
Arlington
Grafton Ogden
Frances Ogden
Raymond Dam
Gail
Sandra
Linda
Connie
Falls Church
Dick Brown
Sheriff
Red Estep
Lorenia
Berryville
Lucy Rinker
Front Royal
Ricky Walter
Fort Benning
Harold Walter
George Haymaker
Tina
FE. E Rogers
R. A. Kline
Ed Rogers
Alexandria
George Carbaugh
Hyattsville
Harry Matthews
Community News Roundup from Stephens City and Surrounding Towns
Col and Mr Charles Mason and son from Bethesda Md spent the weekend with Mrs Mason's mother Mrs H P Lovett in Stephens City. Numerous local families hosted visitors and held gatherings. births announced include Shelby Lynn Pyne, Edward Lee Hull, Hollance Susanne Shelton, Madeline Roberta Washington, William Johnson Boaz, Steven Clyde Peacemaker, Alice Mae Ferrell, Michael Andrew Sisk Jr and twins Mason Payne Upperville. Elder Donald Lockhart and Margie Nail left for Brigham Young University. Rex Wakeman shows improvement after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Charles Mason
Bethesda, Md
William Dyke
Bunker Hill
W. Va
James Gilbert
Steven Clyde
Peacemaker
Pearl Reynolds
Mason Payne
Upperville
Payne
Rebecca Dixon
Max Ferrell
Mountain Falls
Alice Mae
Ferrell
Marge
Births Notice From Romney and Toms Brook Families
Births report a boy named Michael Lee to Mr. and Mrs. Erse Punk Route 3 Romney West Virginia with Iris Dove as former Miss. also a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry William Richard of Toms Brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erse Punk
Route 3
Romney
W. Va
Michael Lee
Punk Ia
Iris Dove
Harry William Richard
Toms Brook
Lesson in English by W L Gordon on word usage
A compact teaching piece by W L Gordon covers misused phrases like who ever and what ever and common misspellings such as palate palette pallet pallette. It defines defile and contrasts carillon with a chime noting carillons require 23 bells or more and a keyboard played instrument with stationary bells.
Middletown News Briefs Roundup of Holiday Visits
Local residents and relatives shared holiday visits across towns. Notable guests included Mr. and Mrs. G W Borden and son Peyton with the Joyner family in Warsaw, and many others from Portsmouth Warrenton New Burn Madison College and Virginia Beach visiting relatives in Middletown and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
G. W. Borden
Peyton
Girl 14 Found Unconscious After New Year Party
In Freeport Tl a 14 year old girl Georgia Stoessiger was found unconscious on a snowy lawn after leaving a teenage New Year party. She suffered deep frostbite to legs and feet and was in shock awaiting possible amputation. Police found no evidence of foul play as her coat was missing and shoes were recovered in the yard. Authorities noted taxi fare had brought her home earlier and she did not return after midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Georgia Stoessiger
Walter Marsh
Marsh
Georgia
John Rust
Ericksons Welcome 12th Child Joan In Wisconsin
Pardeeville Wisconsin reports Mr and Mrs Burnell Erickson naming their 12th child Joan joining siblings James Judith Jerome Joyce John Jay Jerrold Jeanette Jason Jack and Jill in a bustling family milestone with neighbors noting the large brood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pardeeville
Wis
Local Families Visit the Matthews Pair in Town
Guests included Mr and Mrs Emory Matthews hosting Mr and Mrs William Kline and Ave Ershaw with daughter Rebecca of Washington, plus Mr and Mrs Danny Scott and Brenda Maye of Strasburg, and Mr and Mrs Clayton Henderson of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Emory Matthews
W.W. W. Kline
William Kline
Mra
Ave Ershaw
Rebecca
Washington
Danny Scott
Brenda Maye
Strasburg
Clayton Henderson
Free guided tours of NC factories draw large crowds
Free guided tours of North Carolina factories attract about 41,000 visitors, showcasing industrial sites and local production. The program highlights include accessible tours for the public and coverage of regional manufacturing capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Modern Etiquette Q A on serving tea and wedding guests
The article discusses room choice for tea service with preference for a dining room and notes self-serve arrangements for tea coffee and snacks while women friends assist in serving beverages. It also asks if guests should congratulate the mother of the bride and says no this would imply the mother is fortunate to have. the tone is etiquette guidance.
Harrisonburg Rockingham County Building Permits Hit Record In 1957
Building permits issued in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County totaled 7 710 065 dollars setting a new record for the 1957 construction program. Harrisonburg permits amounted to 4 230 000 dollars while Rockingham County posted a .4P 0,000 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Calling Cards Etiquette Question Sparks Short Exchange
A reader asks if nicknames may be engraved on personal calling cards and is advised that they may not. The brief answer states no to nicknames on engraved cards.
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Miss Kerns
John Copeland
Queen Esther
Gaunt
Bobbie Conrad
DR. Shields
Mrs
Sherman Montgomery
Julian D. Steele
Life Stride
Westport
Huntsberrys Valley Shoe Salon
Loudoun St
Winchester
Paul Clevenger
Nettie Carbaugh
Stephen City
Tad
Woodstock
M. L. Turner
Turner
Clements
Newport News
Billie Ann Winkfield
Evangelical and
United Brethren University, College and Seminary
Albright College
Reading
Winkfield
Shenandoah College
Philip A. LaRue
Sewart Air Force Base
Tenn
William A. LaRue
Feuad
LaRue
Wichita Falls
Texas
Donald Lockhart
Miss Margie Nail
Brigham Younge University
Provo
Utah
Miss Nail
Elder Lockhart
Rex Wakeman
Robert Shifflett
Debra Dawn
Richard
Joan Palmer
Robert Pyne
Martinsburg
Shelby Lynn
Pyne
Rebecca Daugherty
Ervin Hull
Edward Lee
Hull
Martha Braithwaite
Marvin Shelton
Shenandoah Ave
Hollance Susanne
Shelton
Dolores Beal
Renzo Daton Sisk, Jr
Michael Andrew
Sisk
Sarah Embrey
W. L. Gordon
Lovett Brothers
Wright
Lovett Bros
N. Loudoun St
Macy
Coats
Loudoun Street
Lockport
Timberlake
Bolero and
Forth
Roberto Lee
Christmas Club
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Etetee de Maeee Vere Tertile
Thutvtteetttl RC Deltteetn Arse
Eeettnres Sandran
Sandran
Cather’s Department Store
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