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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1958

Page

6

Engagement of Susan Larrick to Federick Rathman

Mrs Swimley Larrick announces the engagement of her daughter Susan Larrick to Federick Lee Rathman son of Mr and Mrs Frederick William Rathman. Susan is daughter of Albert Lee Larrick and a Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Nursing graduate who nurses at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Rathman is a Handley High School graduate serving in the U S Navy at Norfolk.

Swimley Larrick Susan Larrick Federick Lee Rathman Frederick William Rathman Miss Larrick Albert Lee Larrick Handley High School Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Nursing Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Rathman U. S. Navy Norfolk

Miss Kline Engaged To Conley Ramey

Mr and Mrs Robert Shepherd announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Yvonne Kline to Philip Conley Ramey son of Mr and Mrs Carlton Ramey of Gainesboro Miss Kline a James Wood High School senior and A P Store employee Mr Ramey a 1955 James Wood graduate and Frederick Co operative Farm Bureau employee A June wedding is planned.

Robert Shepherd Patricia Yvonne Kline Philip Conley Ramey Carlton Ramey Gainesboro Miss Kline James Wood High School Miss Kline A&p Mr. Ramey James Wood High Frederick Co- Operative Farm Bureau

Mrs Frances Rinker Weds Paul Rapson In Double Ring Ceremony

Announcement reports the marriage of Mrs Frances Rinker to Mr Paul Rapson. The service occurred December 1971 at 1:00 am, conducted by Rev Joseph Ducknall at his home. The bride wore navy attire with red roses, with sister-in-law as matron of honor and Oscar Eaton as best man, attended by the bride’s son Larry Rinker. The couple’s families are named with origins in Virginia and West Virginia. The Luncheon program news notes a postposed Winchester Council of Church Women meeting to January 17 with installations at First Presbyterian Church and sponsorship by multiple local churches next week.

Frances Rinker Paul Rapson Joseph Ducknall Winchester Council of Church Women First Presbyterian Church J. W. Morrow First Baptist Church Braddock Street Methodist Church The Friends First Presbyterian Highland Presbyterian

Calendar of Events Sketch From Local Happenings

January calendar lists Women’s Auxiliary Memorial Hospital at 1 30 pm and several meetings across organizations. Condensed items include Northern Virginia Hairdressors Association Unit No 9 at 7 30 pm and multiple club gatherings at venues such as George Washington Hotel and Murphy’s with groups like Lions Club Century Club Eagles Auxiliary and A A at Baptist Church.

Memorial Hospital Northern Virginia South End Fire Hall Madison Lodge George Washington Hotel National Council of Catholic Women Lions Club Century Club Monford D. Custer Board of Control of Exchange Club Eagles Eagles Home Loyal Order of Moose Moose Home Camera Club Murphy's Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Baptist Church

Round Hill MYF Visits Local Nursing Homes

The Round Hill Methodist Youth Fellowship visited Kennelworth Nursing Home and William and Henry Evans Home. They distributed gifts and served refreshments while members sang carols.

Round Hill MYF Methodist Youth Fellowship Kennelworth Nursing Home William and Henry Evans M.Y.F

Personal News Highlights from Radford and Nearby Homes

Miss Mary Garland Spillman returns to Radford College after holidays with parents Mr and Mrs Garland Spillman. Mrs C A Fauver and Miss Bessie Fansler come home at 1010 Berryville Ave after visiting Chicago with the Normans. Families travel to Fredericksburg to visit Mr and Mrs Marshal Lancaster. Evelyn Heath Stickley hosted a Thursday night gathering for Alfred Chapman Jr and others in the area. Walter Irvine remains a patient at Hillcrest Nursing Home. Thurston Collins hosted Round Hill Methodist Youth Fellowship with many attendees. Barbara Ann Lind returns to Shepherd College with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles

Mary Garland Spillman Radford College Mrs. Garland Spillman C. A. Fauver Bessie Fansler Berryville Ave W. L. Norman Chicago Thurston Collins Millwood Pike Round Hill Methodist Joyce Renner Ann Whitacre David Fishback John Luttrell Judy Fishback Joan Whitacre Leslie Ann Phelps Lloyd Lockner Nelson Phelps Wayne Whitacre Jay Hepner Bruce Painter Jimmy Wilkins Max Whitacre Freddie McKay Tommy Bennett Carolyn Robinson Betty Whitacre Joan Robertson Loretta Whitacre Judy Richards Gladys Wigginton Mary Richards Barbara Crosen Hazel Robertson Wilda Whitacre Patsy Lamp Barbara Ann Lind Shepherd College Mrs Charles

Sunday Social at Berryville and Nearby Towns

Major Robert Keene hosts family visit from Greenbrier Military Academy Lewisburg West Virginia to Lind Berryville Avenue and Sheridan Avenue. A large Sunday gathering at J Robert White home includes James White Eliza beth and Jimmy, Wilmer White and children Donnie and Patty, and many others from Inwood White Post Front Royal Boyce and Bond Street.

Robert Keene Greenbrier Military Academy Lewisburg W. Va Virginia Wilkins Sheridan Ave J. Robert White Berryville James White Elizabeth Jimmy Wilmer White Donnie Patty Inwood Boyd Householder Carolyn Gary Boyd, Jr Bobby This City Delmar Garrick Connie Sonny June Jerry White Post Retha Welsh Karen Front Royal Eugene White Courtney and Dennie Boyce Betty Lou White

Births January 3 Two Girls Born to local families

To Mr. and Mrs. David Lee Ruffner Route 3 Kernstown a girl. Mrs. Ruffner is the former Miss Geraldine Reedy. To Mr. and Mrs. William E Bridgeforth Jr 523 Gray Ave a girl. Mrs. Bridgeforth is the former Miss Ruth Derflinger.

David Lee Ruffner Kernstown Ruffner Geraldine Reedy William E Bridgeforth, Jr Gray Ave Bridgeforth Ruth Derflinger

Mt Williams News Briefs Details Local Visiting Patterns

A compilation of social visits and callings in Mt. Williams. Many families including Williams, Ambrose, Braithwaite, and Brill are noted visiting relatives during holidays and weekends. The item closes with a note that Alabama was named for the Alibamas.

Lesson In English By W L Gordon

English lesson notes outline misused phrases mispronunciations and misspellings. It highlights words like mitigation and rancor and suggests vocabulary building by mastering one word daily.

W. L. Gordon

1957 Women Embrace Sack and Barrel Fashion Shift

1957 fashion saw sacks and barrel silhouettes dominate as designers revive 1920s styles. Beltless chemises and unfitted dresses sparked public controversy yet gained acceptance among tall, slim wearers. Accessories, fur hats, and matching ensembles completed the new look amid Chanel and Dior influences.

Dorothy Rof Associated Press Christian Dior Paris Gabrielle Chanel Haute Couture

Schedule of Frederick County Home Demonstration Agent Week

The weekly agenda for January 6-11 lists Home Demonstration activities and meetings across Frederick County. Events include 4-H club meetings, HDC gatherings, and a lighting demonstration by the Home Agent, with sessions at James Wood, Round Hill, North Frederick, Green Clover, Albin, White Hall, Middletown, Gainesboro, and War Memorial sites.

Frederick County Hi-view James Wood Middle Road Sam McDonald Round Hill Community Hall North Frederick Whitacre Green Clover Gainesboro Albin Vernon Unger White Hall White Hall School Albert Beecher War Memorial Middletown

Boy 15 Confesses to Killing Mother in Newark Bay Slay

Bayonne New Jersey police say Robert Gaydos alternately denied and confessed to killing his mother Mary Gaydos 36. Capt James Whelan quoted Bobby as saying he strangled her during an argument over his dating a girl. The youth a Technical High School student played drums in a jazz band. He faces juvenile delinquency charges. his father Stephen 43 is held for questioning. Autopsy lists loss of blood as death cause. The time of death is undetermined. Bobby to be arraigned in Jersey City Juvenile Court Monday.

Bayonne Robert Gaydos Mary Gaydos James Whelan Robert Bobby Technical High School Stephen Gaydos Gaydos Whelan Jersey City

Abbreviating Dates in Business Letters Questioned

A reader asks if dates like 1-10-58 should be abbreviated. The guidance answers no, write the date as January 10, 1958 in formal letters. It emphasizes full month name and four-digit year for clarity and professionalism.

Carter Joyce

Siler News Briefs Reflect Holiday Visits From Nearby Towns

Christmas week visitors to Siler included Mrs. Lilly Byram Stanley Byram of Reading Pa and families of Martinsburg and Pikeside. Edward Monk of Washington DC visited. J R Hinkle and family from Dayton joined Maury relatives. Numerous callers from Stephens City Gerrardstown Winchester and Staunton exchanged holiday greetings.

Dayton Maury’s Mae Painter Lloyd Painter Stephens City A. P. Whitacre I. C. Whitacre Parker Ruth Mauzy Harvey Mauzy Myrle Dailey J. R. Hinkle Sarah Hinkle Asbury College Siler Harvey Maury Shepherd College Richard Hamm Staunton N. L. McIntyre R. C. Havermale Winchester A. P

Evangelicals Sponsor Universal Week of Prayer

CHICAGO The National Association of Evangelicals sponsors a Universal Week of Prayer from January 5 to 11, 1958. This marks the second straight year the annual period of prayer begins the year.

Chicago National Assn. of Evangelicals

Mother of Five Jumps in Front of Truck Near Dixon

A coroner's jury in Sterling, Washington, reports Martha Boyer, 29, mother of five, died after jumping from a car during an argument with her husband. William Boyer testified they argued as they drove toward Dixon. Martha allegedly jumped in front of an oncoming truck driven by Forrest Ryan, who could not stop in time.

Sterling William Boyer Rock Falls Martha Dixon Forrest Ryan Loves Park

Evangelist Warns on Forcing Religion Abroad

In Nashville the Methodist leader Rev Dr George H Jones urged restraint in South American missions noting Argentines and Uruguayans dislike American ministers who push Christianity. He argues genuine sharing of the gospel yields better results than heavy handed approaches.

Nashville Tenn Argentina Uruguay George H. Jones

Boyer Trial Reveals Family Crisis and Child Ages

Testimony centers on a personal crisis with threats of self harm by the spouse. The Boyer children are aged from 1 to 10 years, highlighting a fragile family situation during the proceedings.

Boyer

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