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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1969

Page

6

Miss Yost Engaged to Ray Ganoe

Mr and Mrs Cleveland E Yost announce the engagement of their daughter Frances Diane to Ray Lee Ganoe son of Mr and Mrs Ray C Ganoe of Berkeley Springs West Virginia Frances is a sophomore at James Wood High School Ray Ganoe is a Berkeley Springs High School graduate and Western Union employee No wedding date has been set.

Cleveland E. Yost Frances Diane Ray Lee Ganoe Ray C. Ganoe Berkeley Springs W.va Miss Yost James Wood High School Gance Berkeley Springs High School Western Union

Adams Elected President Of Shenandoah Valley Gun Club

Richard Adams of Stephens City was elected president with Larry Coverstone of Winchester as vice president and Daniel Blye of Winchester as secretary treasurer. The group announced a spring gun show set for May 17 and 18 attracting dealers collectors and enthusiasts from across the country.

Shenandoah Valley Gun Collectors Association Inc Richard Adams Stephens City Larry Coverstone Winchester Daniel Blye

Local Birth Announcements Highlight Several New Babies

The notice reports multiple births including a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Edward William Clem of Kearneysville West Virginia, a son William Denson IV to Mr. and Mrs. William Denson Alexander III of Valley Mill Road, a son John Carroll II to Mr. and Mrs. John Carroll Brown Jr. of Strasburg, and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Jacklyn Saville Route 4. Each entry lists the parents and the newborns with prior names.

Edward William Clem Kearneysville W.va Clem Virginia Cornelia Colfelt William Denson Alexander Valley Mill Road William Denson Alexander Karen Clarke Armstrong John Carroll Brown N. Funk St Strasburg John Carroll Brown Lana Lorena Keeler Teddy Jacklyn Saville Route 4

Comrade Bible Class Devotions Led by Mrs Prince

Mrs V R Prince will lead devotions for the Comrade Bible Class tomorrow at 9 40 a m in the chapel of Braddock Street United Methodist Church. V L Ridgeway will teach the lesson at the same gathering.

V.R. Prince Braddock Street United Methodist Church V.L. Ridgeway

Follies of ’69 Gives Bermuda Trip in January Draw

The Follies of ’69 will present an all expense paid Bermuda trip for two on the final night, January 25. Last year’s winner was Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Worley of Front Royal Road. Mrs. Worley, a nurse at Winchester Memorial Hospital, recalled the trip as a long awaited vacation. Other prizes include theatre tickets, restaurant meals, bowling passes, and a silver piece from Coopers Jewelry. A fact about duck hawks speeds 180 miles per hour appears in the portion.

Bermuda Richard L. Worley Front Royal Road Winchester Memorial Hospital Rustic Tavern Palace Theatre Barkmill Theatre Plaza Theatre Wayside Theatre Northside Lanes Battletown Inn Laurel Brigade Inn Leesburg Coopers Jewelry

Catandar of Events for Weekend and Weeknight Notices

Saturday 7 30 to 11 p m TAC Dance Saturday 7 30 to 11 p m TAC Dance Monday 7 p m Civil Air Patrol Old Virginia Woolen Mill 7 30 p m Job s Daughters Masonic Temple 7 30 p m DeMolay at Masonic Building 7 30 p m Optimist Club at Lee Jackson 7 30 p m V F W Auxiliary at Post Home 7 45 p m Duplicate Bridge 8 p m Fraternal Order of Eagles at Home

Civil Air Patrol Old Virginia Job’s Daughters Masonic Temple Masonic Building Optimist Club Lee-Jackson V.F.W Post Home Fraternal Order of Eagles

Mrs Conner Heads South End Auxiliary

Mrs Conner elected president of the South End Ladies Auxiliary at its monthly meeting. Officers include Nellie Miller as vice president and Mary Hershberger as treasurer with assistants Mar Garetta and Virginia Crisman. Refreshments were hosted by Marjorie Anderson and Nada Custer. next meeting set for February 6 at the fire hall.

Pags Conner South End

Mrs. Lewis Speaks on Exotic Flowers at Garden Club

The Glen Burnie Garden Club hosted Mrs. Richard Lewis who spoke on exotic materials in floral design and presented award winning arrangements from magazines and showcases. Slides included entries from the State Gardens Hall of Flowers in San Francisco and Lord Fairfax Garden Club.

Glen Burnie Garden Club Walter Pugh Richard Lewis Marshall Boyd Winchester Memorial Hospital

Garden Club Hosts Bev Byrd On Balance Of Nature Talk

Winchester Clarke Garden Club welcomed Bev erley Byrd vice president of H F Byrd Inc as guest speaker. He described miniature wilderness areas in orchards aiding quail coveys and predator balance while praising conservation reading from 1976 Agenda for Tomorrow.

Beverley Byrd H.F. Byrd, Inc Mr. Byrd Byrd Garden Club Interior Stewart Udall

DAR Members Hear Talk On Indians

January meeting of St Fort Loudon chapter DAR at the War Memorial building with regent Mrs. Irvin Neville presiding. Archeologist David Hannah spoke on American Indians and his Navajo experience. New members join. February luncheon set for Feb 20 at 12 30 pm at the George Washington Hotel. The second item covers World Council of Churches study at Wesley United Methodist Church with Timed program and hymn sing.

St. Fort Loudon The Daughters of the American Revolution War Memorial Building Irvin Neville Francis L. Ayler David Hannah National Park Service Hannah Margaret Ennis St. Marys Indian School South Dakota D.A.R Frank Jarson Howard Bander Jane Ratcliffe Millard Mohler John Nevin John Kater Sheldon Price Neil Kimball W.E. Henson Regina Kimmell George Washington Hotel Jesus World Council of Churches Wesley United Methodist Church van Fossen St John Hawse Garrett Mission Commission W.C.C

Headleys Busy With Bark Mill Production

The Boyd Headleys lead Bark Mill's Two for the See saw at Winchester Little Theatre with dual set design on one stage. Mrs Headley tackles stage problem solving while Marion Lewis and Thomas Malcolm handle lighting. Cast includes Sherri O Roark Linda Barrett Betty Hoke Georgie Homar with tickets at Shenval Music Store.

Boyd Headleys Boyd Glynnell Headley Winchester Little Theatre Bark Mill Clifford Odet Gathering Properties Sherri O’roark Linda Barrett Betty Hoke Georgie Homar Shenval

Father Ruth Speaks on Personal Development at BPW Dinner

Father Ruth of Sacred Heart Catholic Church spoke at the BPW Club January dinner at the George Washington Hotel. He urged active female participation in a male-dominated world and noted children often lack proper naming identities. Miss Margaret Glasby joined as a new member and Ann Wheeler introduced the speaker. District 7 Spring Board plans were announced for Warrenton on Jan 12 and a board meeting set for Jan 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Father Ruth Sacred Heart Catholic Church Business and Professional Women’s Club George Washington Hotel Jack Lindsay Margaret Glasby Winchester National Republican Club New York City Annie Scrivener Ann Wheeler District 7 Warrenton Edith Henry Maskel Whitman Evelyn Masters Miss Scrivener Elsie Kay Shoppe

Miss Barbara Thomas joins Sigma Sigma Sigma at Shepherd College

Miss Barbara Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Thomas was initiated into Sigma Sigma Sigma national sorority at Shepherd College Shepherdstown West Virginia She is a 1966 Handley High School graduate and a junior at the college Karen Gardner daughter of Mr and Mrs James W Gardner of 1709 Henry Ave has been named to the Dean's List at Radford College where she is a junior majoring in English

Barbara&, Thomas William H. Thomas Sigma Sigma Sigma Shepherd College Shepherdstown W.va Thomas Handley High School Karen Gardner James W. Gardner Henry Ave Radford College

Horticultural Luncheon Planned By West Virginia Society

The Women's Auxiliary of the West Virginia Horticultural Society will hold its annual luncheon at Asbury Methodist Church Charles Town W V with 11 30 a m registration and 12 30 p m luncheon The afternoon features a Fashion Show by Mrs J Blackwell Davis Reservations are with Mrs William P Cain The group will socialize 6 7 p m on Star light Terrace and Thursday coffee at The Orchards The event also notes the 5th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Phillip E Lewis of Kernstown who married Jan 18 1964 Their daughter Lisa Ann will turn 4 that day.

The West Virginia Horticultural Society Asbury Methodist Church Charles Town W.va J. Blackwell Davis William P. Cain Starlight Terrace Manning Smith Phillip E. Lewis Kernstown Lewis Sue Ann Donald Lisa Ann

Rio Rangers Enter State Youth Conservation Program

Rio Rangers 4-H Club of Rio West Virginia joins about 400 groups in a state wide Youth Conservation Program co sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources and The Sears Roebuck Foundation. Cash prizes total over 1500 dollars plus a 100 dollar award and the Governor's Beautification Bowl. Eight art poster contest winners receive camp scholarships. The Charles Hodel Award honors outstanding conservation education. WV Youth Conservation Day is May 17 at Holly River State Park.

Rio Rangers 4-H Club Rio W.va Charles M. Lay FFA West Charles Hodel West Virginia Holly River State Park Rio Raritan Club of Maxine Scarbro Department of Natural Resources Charleston

Golden Rule Bible Class Fellowship Breakfast at Church

The Golden Rule Bible Class of the Methodist Church will hold a fellowship breakfast tomorrow morning at 8 o clock. Class members are urged to attend. After breakfast at 10 45 a.m the regular Sunday morning lesson will be taught by K Madison Smith.

Braddock Street United Methodist Church K. Madison Smith

Warm afghan pattern and 1969 Needlecraft catalog offer

The ad promotes a rais ed leaf motif afghan pattern 7124 with 9 1/2 inch squares priced 50 cents plus 15 cents for first class mailing. It lists address for Alice Brooks Winchester Evening Star and promotes the Giant 1969 Needlecraft Catalog with over 200 designs, selling 50 cent books and patterns for knit crochet weave sew and more.

Alice Brooks Winchester Evening Star Needlecraft Dept Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Needlecraft

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ray Ganoe Frances Yost Mr. Adams Wirth Bible Holiday Inn Valley Ave Route 11 Y. Price Colt Wiikins Catandar Mrs. Conner Mrs. Lewis Jack Phillips William lLouthan Pugh Olga Winchester Clarke Garden Club Carter Cox Berryville Conroy Wilson Richard E. Byrd A. C. Riczales Graham Dougherty Warren Gregory Cox DAR Council of Wesley Headleys Mr. Headley William Gibson Mrs. Headley Treasure House Ceramic S. Loudoun St BPW Club Ruth Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship Meeting Kenny’s Tony Dyess Holston Tennessee MR. Dyess Golden Rule Bible Class
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