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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1976
Page
8
Census data for 1970 to 1975 show about 4.2 million of ages 25 to 34 never married, up from 2.9 million, and nonmarried young adults forming 1.8 million households. Divorce and separation rise to 10 percent among 25 to 54 year olds. Families headed by women reach 7.2 million, or 13 percent, of all households.
Mrs Pat Glover will teach winter ceramic classes for Winchester Parks and Recreation. An adult morning and evening class run eight weeks Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, with a 16 dollar fee due at registration January 13 at 9 30 a m in the Arts and Crafts Room War Memorial Building. Children Easter Ceramic class begins Saturdays from Feb 21. contact 662 9436 if unable to register.
Rebekah Officers Rebekah Officers Rebekah Lodge No. 21 of Winchester installed officers for the coming year. Named are Alma Lee Wyatt as outgoing Noble Grand, Rosa Reid as Noble Grand, Nina Comstock vice grand, Pearl Bailley treasurer, Joy Mason recording secretary, Helen Nicholson warden, Hazel Himelwright conductor, Mervil Bailley chaplain, Jane Hoskins color bearer, Georgie Gess inside guard, Mae Knicely outside guard, Joy Mason cards, Betty Tintera coupons, Jean Hover right support to Noble Grand, Katie Harmon left support to Noble Grand, Martha Reiter right support to vice grand, Betty Cline left support to vice grand, with Engies and Lockhart assisting with ceremonies.
Helen Anderson of 691 Berryville Ave has returned to her home after visiting her daughter and son-in-law the Rev. and Mrs Sid Bouldin in Newport News.
Dr. Dennis Lee Brooks at Germantown Hospital reports a breakthrough using phaco emulsification with lens implantation for cataract removal. The surgery, described as miraculous by patient Mrs. Johanna Schienzig, combines ultrasonic fragmentation and artificial lens placement in one operation.
The Agape Fellowship of Winchester holds its monthly meeting on Thursday January 15 at 9 30 a m in the Banquet Room of Lee Jackson Restaurant Millwood Ave East Rt 50 The guest speaker is Mrs Kay Coville of Falls Church a public speaker who owns The Vine and The Fig Tree book store in Falls Church The meeting is open to men women and all young people in Winchester and surrounding areas For more information call Connie Martin president at 662 2736.
Frederick County extension agent urges caution with home money making ads and notes cases of fraud and required proof of payments. Advice covers avoiding upfront fees, requesting free literature, and documenting transfers for potential court recovery. Also explains postal fraud enforcement and battery safety tips.
Xi Gamma Phi of Beta Sigma Phi plans a fundraising bazaar and bake sale in December to support a scholarship for a James Wood and Handley High School student. The group also set a January meeting for Jan 13 at Joan Riggleman’s home.
Emergency Care Service holds its monthly meeting January 12 at 10 a.m. in the War Memorial Building. Needlecraft Workshop January 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the War Memorial Building offers instruction in knitting crocheting crewel and other needle arts.
Peggy Eaton and Oscar Eaton of Winchester announce the engagement of their daughter Cynthia Eaton to Kenneth Neff, son of Alfred Neff and Janet McDonald of Winchester. Cynthia is a 1975 Handley High School graduate and a Shenandoah College freshman nursing student. Kenneth is a 1974 James Wood High School and Dowell J Howard Vocational School graduate, employed by Shenandoah Iron Works, with a summer wedding planned.
The Hawthorne Garden Club holds its annual business meeting and officer installation at Winchester Golf Club on Jan. 15 at 12 45 p m. Mrs Edward Lawrence will host. A special exhibit titled Detroit Michigan features an arrangement using a car or car parts. Members are reminded that annual dues are now payable.
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