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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1955

Page

8

Engagement announced for Jo Ann Walker and Carl Burleson

Mr and Mrs William J Walker of Bunker Hill West Virginia announce the engagement of their daughter Jo Ann Mae to Carl Burleson son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Burleson of Wadesville Miss Walker graduated Musselman High School in 1954 Burleson attended Clarke County schools and is employed by Varel Mills and is engaged in farming No wedding date has been set

JO Ann Walker William J. Walker Bunker Hill W. Va Jo Ann Mae Carl Burleson Samuel Burleson Wadesville Miss Walker Musselman High School Burleson Clarke County Varel Mills

Miss Smith Weds Stanley L Nelson in Baltimore

Miss Bertha A Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam J Smith of Stephens City became the bride of Stanley L Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Walter Nelson of Baltimore on December 31 at a Baltimore Methodist parsonage. Rev Stacks officiated and a reception followed at the groom’s parents home. Mrs Paul Smith of Baltimore was matron of honor. Nelsons graduate Stephens City High School and worked in Baltimore. he served in Korea and earned a Purple Heart.

Bertha A. Smith Adam J. Smith Stephens City Stanley L. Nelson Walter Nelson Baltimore Stacks Paul Smith Nelson Mr. Nelson Korea Lambert's Transfer

Local church and D A R meeting notices in Braddock Street area

The Fort Loudoun Chapter D A R meets Thursday at 2 30 p m at Pajan Hill Miller St Ext home of Mrs McSherry Lupton with Mrs Daniel S Kinter in charge and hostesses Mrs Hoke Strader Ireland and Richard. Comrade Bible Class at Braddock Street Church holds January meeting Tuesday 8 p m Group 6 led by Mrs Graham Cooper and devotions by Mrs Wilbur Kern. Grace Lutheran Men’s Bible Class welcomes Edward Naylor of Gettysburg Theological Seminary at 9 45 a m Sunday. Comrade Bible Class at Braddock Street Church assembles tomorrow at 9 45 a m with Mrs Lynwood Hammond teaching.

Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution Braddock Street Edward Naylor Gettysburg Theological Seminary Grace Lutheran Church R. M. Adams Comrade Bible Braddock Street Methodist Church Lynwood Hammond

Calendar of Events for Winchester January 17 to 19

Local listings show a dense schedule of club meetings and public events at various venues including Rado Club George Washington Hotel Duff's Diner and Legion Home. Groups include Garden Clubs Lions Club VFW Auxiliary Moose Rebekah Lodge AA Eagles P TA and more with times from 12:15 p m to 8 p m and multiple venues.

Winchester Council of Garden Clubs H. B. McCormac Rado Club Route 50 East Madison Lodge Rouss Hall Post Home George Washington Hotel Negro Day Nursery J. M. Steck, Jr Lions Club Lord Fairfax Garden Club C. P. Edwards the Century Club Monford D. Custer, Jr Gainesboro P. TA Board of Control, Exchange Club E. Boscawen St Loyal Order of Moose Moose Home Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Baptist Church Eagles Auxiliary Eagles Home S. P.C Kiwanis Club U.D.C Colonial Garden Club Winchester-Clarke Garden Club F. L. Largent, Jr Jayceeettes Duff’s Disabled American Veterans Legion Home Miller P. T. A Air Force Reserve Squadron Elks Club

Winchester Moose Women Initiate New Member

Winchester Chapter 1367 Wo men of the Moose held its regular night meeting and initiation at the Moose Home. Mrs. Kester Luttrell opened in the absence of the senior regent Mrs. Kenneth Windle. Jr child care chair M. E. Royston led the program with help from Mrs. Harry White and Mrs. Harry Ford. Golda Wilkins was initiated, sponsored by Marion Vanscoy. Refreshments followed.

Winchester Women of the Moose Marion Vanscoy

Old Fredericktown Garden Club Meets at Mrs Bennett’s Home

The Old Fredericktown Garden Club gathered Wednesday at 3 pm at Mrs. Bradford Bennett’s Whitlock Ave residence. Mrs. Joseph Butler presided as president and announced elected officers. A gift was presented to Mrs. Hugh Peers who will soon move to Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. Irvan O’Connell spoke on Historic Homes with slides. Tea followed for members and guests.

Old Fredericktown Virgil Strader Russell Cather Bennett Gordon Whitham Donald Buckley Godfrey Child Sam D. Preston Irvan O'Connell

Engagement Announced for Dorothy Keating and Robert Kerns

Miss Dorothy Isabelle Keating of Aldan Pennsylvania is engaged to Robert D. Kerns son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur R Kerr of this city The couple’s backgrounds include Lansdowne High School Wheaton College and Valley Forge Military Academy with Kerns set to graduate in June and begin seminary training for the ministry

Dorothy Keating James Keating Aldan, Pa Dorothy Isabelle Robert D. Kerns Wilbur R. Kerr Miss Keating Lansdowne High School Wheaton College Wheaton Mr. Kerns Handley High School Valley Forge Military Academy Wayne

GAA Socials Set for Thursday Tea Meeting

The January business and soe Girls Athletic Association tea event is planned for Thursday at 8 p.m. in the club rooms. Members may sign up with Mrs. Ferman Perry by Tuesday. Mr. Campbell to Teach Bible Class at Presbyterian Church. Carl Campbell will lead the McFaden Bible Class tomorrow at 9 45 a.m.

GAA Soe- Girls Athletic Association Ferman Perry Campbell Carl Campbell The Presbyterian Church

Local births and hospital notices appear in town area

D Personals list several community notices including the birth of Carol Amy Tovar on January 7 at Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Fermin Tovar of Parkview Avenue and other residents visiting relatives returning from Camp Gordon and Memorial Hospital patients, with multiple names and addresses across Woodstock Berryville and nearby towns.

Fermin Tovar Parkview Avenue Memorial Hospital Carol Amy Tovar Tovar Polly Kibler Lottie Rimmel Woodstock Sfc Aubrey Leake Columbus

Secrets of Charm Armchair World Travel Guide

This piece promotes a free at home vacation using imagination and reading. It suggests exploring world destinations through books and maps, planning itineraries, and scheduling short daily study to simulate long trips without leaving home. It encourages visiting travel agencies or libraries for materials.

Make-delice tour prompts shared reading group

The text encourages forming a weekly discussion circle to compare impressions from travel readings. It suggests inviting friends to explore locales and personalities via books, possibly inspiring future travel or a stimulating at home winter vacation after holidays.

Frederick County Home Demonstration Agent Schedule Jan 17 22

The weekly schedule lists meetings for area 4 H clubs and HDC groups across Frederick County. Activities include money management talks, crafts clinics, and preparations for the 4 H Girls Area Contest at James Wood High School on January 29. Also notes HD Clubs Mothers March on Polio for January 31 and upcoming federation dues.

Frederick County Round Hill Gainesboro Valley Mill Sutton Stephens City HDC Ada Trusell Mt. William Middletown HD Clubs James Wood High School

Clarke Home Agent Sets Schedule for Week

The Clarke County Home Demonstration Agent Miss Bonnie Sayre releases the week schedule. Events include January 15 Jolly Jacks 4 H Club meeting at 7 30 p m at Mrs Oscar Ramsburg home with pie pastry demo by Miss Rebecca Ann Ashby. January 17 Farm Management School for Agents in Northern Virginia at Luray. January 18 and 19 Farm Management School attendances. Community H D Club meets January 19 with Mrs Katie Rhoden at 8 p m to discuss Federation Goal. January 20 Opequon H D Club meets with Mrs R A Campbell at 2 p m to discuss Federation Goal.

Clarke County Bonnie Sayre Jolly Jacks Oscar Ramsburg Rebecca Ann Ashby Northern Virginia Luray Community H. D Katie Rhoden Opequon H. D R. A. Campbell

Rules for Displaying the U S Flag Codified in 1942 Law

Public Law 623 of the 77th Congress approved June 22 1942 is a joint resolution to codify and emphasize existing rules and customs for displaying and using the flag of the United States of America.

U.S United States of America

FIGURED FOR YOU Fashion Tips for Every Figure Type

A column issue explains selecting foundation garments for comfort and healthful control tailored to individual figures. Readers are invited to send 10 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope to Secrets of Charm in care of National Newspaper Service in Michigan City Indiana to receive FIGURED FOR YOU.

Secrets of Charm National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana

Grimes Church Preaching Tomorrow. Community Notes

Grimes Regular preaching will be held at Galilee Church tomorrow morning. The Friendship Circle met at the Galilee Church Tuesday night with good attendance. Local residents Reed Lunsford He Cline Jr and Loring Woorem of Clearbrook were here on business last week. Pfc Leo Shanholtz left for Fort Lewis after a leave with his parents. Revs Joseph Duckwall and wife of Winchester visited Clarence Penn Saturday. Earl Smallwood of Rest called Saturday. Howard Patton Sr of Winchester and friends visited Sunday. Isaac Kerns has been ill at home. Wilbur Jeffcoat and family and friends from Winchester visited Sunday. Pfc Henry Russell of Milwaukee spent time with his father D K Russell at Welltown. Pfc Victor Crim of Fort Sill spent weeks with his parents Hugh and Emma Crim at Eastern View Farm. William Bailey of Chambersburg and Mrs Isaac Kerns attended Emma Bailey’s funeral in Orange. Mrs Jack Elliott of Gainesville and Thomas Bailey of Orange visited the Kerns family. Clearbrook Fire Company answered an alarm at the Kerns home by mistake. Farmers are husking corn hauling fodder trimming and cutting wood.

Woodbine Joseph H. Duckwall Winchester Clarence Penn Earl Smallwood Rest Howard Patton Isaac Kerns Wilbur Jeffcoat Henry Russell Milwaukee Wis D. K. Russell Welltown Victor Crim Fort Sill Okla Hugh Crim Eastern View Farm William Bailey Chambersburg Grimes Bailey

Lesson In English By W. L. Gordon

A concise English lesson lists usage tips on prepositions misspellings and pronounciation. It highlights common errors with examples and defines vexation as trouble or irritation.

W. L. Gordon Ovid

Etiquette Q A about wedding gifts and manners

Roberta Lee answers etiquette questions about sending wedding gifts to the bride groom elect, whether days at home are observed in society, and whether a woman walks first in a receiving line. The guidance notes gifts go to the bride, local custom varies, and a woman is received first.

Local social notes from Clearbrook and nearby towns

Clearbrook residents and relatives from Middleway Martinsburg Winchester Brucetown Brucetown and Arlington shared visits and travel notes last week. Attendees included Mrs L M Wason Miss Clemye Baker Mr and Mrs Stewart McDonald Mr Robert Henrietta Miss Peggy Wolfe Mr and Mrs Bill Hildebrand and children Mrs Fred Duncan Mrs Janney Allamong and others in gatherings and trips to Farm Show in Harrisonburg Pennsylvania and trips to Charlottesville Petersburg and Florida for winter visits.

Clearbrook L. M. Wason Clemye Baker Middleway W. Va James Shiley Stewart McDonald Robert Henrietta Martinsburg Lynn Grubb Peggy Wolfe Winchester Jane Shiley Bill Hildebrand Edd Godfrey Brucetown Robert Duncan Charlottesville Fred Duncan Florida Janney Allamong Claud Gore Harrisonburg Pennsylvania Esten Rudolph Petersburg Charles Ashwood Arlington Isten Rudolph

Sunday Mass Schedule and Weekday Mass Times

Rev. Carl F. Zeterberg assistant announces Sunday Masses at 7 8 9 15 and 10 30 a m Weekday Masses at 7 15 a m Monday Novena at 7 30 p m.

Carl F. Zeterberg

Sunday church services and leaders listed for several Alexandria churches

St Paul A M E Church at 428 N Loudoun St. led by Rev J T Mays offers Sunday School at 10 with George D Cary, morning worship at 11 and evening service at 8 with Wednesday prayer at 8. St Stephens C M E at 424 Chase St under Rev W E Wilkinson has Sunday School 10 30 with Miss Mary Long, sermon at 11 and Third Conference 3 30 led by Rev A L Pilgrim. Mt Carmel Baptist on South Braddock St with Rev Melford Walker holds Sunday School at 10 and morning service at 11 with prayer Wednesday at 8. John Mann Methodist at E Cork St with Rev I C Lockman has Sunday School at 10 and Holy Communion at 11.

St. Paul A. M. E N. Loudoun J. T. Mays George D. Cary St. Stephens C. M. E Chase Street W. E. Wilkinson Mary Long A. L. Pilgrim Melford Walker Garfield Prather

Church Notices Continued From Page Nine

Listings for several churches include afternoon and evening events. Methodist Men host Next Door at 730 pm Sunday. Third Quarterly Conference set for Tuesday 730 pm. Presbyterian Church South on Loudoun Street led by Rev George D Jackson has church school at 945 am, morning worship at 11 with Dr Wade H Boggs, 6 pm youth meetings, 7 pm congregational reports, Boy Scout Troop 2 at 730 pm Monday, Women of the Church 8 pm. Winchester Presbytery meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday with a luncheon on Tuesday. Sacred Heart Catholic on South Loudoun Street led by Rev Robert Hickman.

Aeee the Presbyterian Church Loudoun Street George D Jackson P. H. Sprenkle Wade H. Boggs Ivy Room Women of the Church Winchester Presbytery

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Smith Bride Stanley Nelson Mr. Naylor Mrs. Adams Bobbie Conrad Women of Moose Old Fredericktown Garden Club SELBY Dpersonals James Philip Saxe Metuchen, N. J Mr. Saxe Raymond D. Saxe Courtfield Ave Roy London, Jr Woodland Ave Bryan Murdock Larry Pettie, Sr Front Royal Zula Smoot N. Stewart St David Teviotdale Germany Lewis Barton Stewart St Thomas Anderson Ross St Granville Miller Shirley Miller J. D. Bowers Frank Fogle, Jr Hayfield John H. Thomas, Jr Thomas Gladys Parker Gaunt’s Drug Store John Robert Powers Clarke Carr Publishing CO. Inc Braddock St By N. C. Hensell Piet Roberta Lee Mt. Carmel Baptist Church South Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Cathers’ Department Store Timberlake Martex Sacred Heart Catholic S. Loudoun Street Robert Hickman Lovett Brothers SALE Lovett Bros Leela Nae Revere Copperware Boker Flint Cutlery Club Aluminum Boker Knife Cosco Shop Miller’s First N. Loudoun ST Ol Miller Anderson Maytag
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