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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1963

Page

8

Miss Hummer Engaged to K L Peffer

Miss Hummer announces engagement to K L Peffer. A June wedding is planned. Clarke County School figures in the notice as part of the context.

Miss Hummer K. L. Peffer

Week of Prayer Committees Appointed

Committees for the 1963 Week of Prayer to be held February 3 to 8 are named. General Committee includes Dr. William E. Eisenburg and Rev. Gene Carter. Others cover Spiritual Life, Invitation, Theme, Entertainment, Tunes, and Luncheons chaired by church leaders and volunteers.

Week of Prayer William E. Eisenburg E. T. Clark George D. Jackson A. J. Moreau Paul J. Slonaker Gene Carter Melvin Bradshaw Melton F. Wright Henry J. Eavis Raymond L. Jacobs, Jr Ronald S. Clark John J. Ha Harold Bageant E. H. Griffith, Jr Winfred H. Crum E. R. Allen Tees Stewart Bell, Jr Samuel D. Preston Forrest D. Jones W. Carlisle Fisher Alfred R. de Janger Elvis S. Williams Orville D. Miller Robert F. Gaines Tunes Henry A. Lowry Russell L. Bell, Jr Nelvin 0. Hall Council of Church Women Robert Yerby

Youth Week at Church Services Planned

Youth Week events run from tomorrow through February 3 as part of church services. The program encourages participation by young people across church activities and gatherings.

Hymn Sing at First Christian Church

A hymn sing at the First Christian Church also called United Church of Christ begins at 7:30 p.m. Rodney Keller Peale and Senery A are featured with several duets. A social hour follows in the Fidelis Classroom. The service is open to the public.

Unia Church of Christ Nagar Id Rodney Keller Peale Fidelis

Calendar of Events at Local Venues

Community listings show January events including a 7 30 p.m. service at Va lief Methodist Church. Optimist Club at Lee Jackson and Stonewall PTA meet at 7 30 p.m. Madison Lodge and McKinley Chapter Eastern Star gather at City Hall at 8 p.m. Duplicate Bridge at George Washington Hotel also at 8 p.m. Teen-Age and March of Dimes Dance run 7 30 to 11 p.m. respectively.

Optimist Club Lee-Jackson Stonewall Pta Madison Lodge McKinley Chapter Eastern Star City Hall George Washington Hotel March of Dimes

Local residents noted in Winchester hospital and party notices

Mrs. Georgia E. Stromsni Der of 983 Woodland Ave is a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Mollie Adams of Glaize Ave also a patient after a fall breaking her wrist. Dennis White and Jerry Larrick celebrated a 10th birthday with a surprise party hosted by their mothers at E. O. White's home. Numerous friends attended from Boyce White Post and White Post. Veterans and Chapter United No 9 held Bingo at Newton D Baker Hospital Ward 106 A B. next visit Feb 8. Mrs A W Baldwin of Valley Mill Road is a patient at Winchester Memorial. Linda Custer daughter of Dr and Mrs Monford Custer spent the weekend here from Holton Arms School. Mrs J W Carlisle of Valley Mill Road recuperating from a broken arm. Mrs George Ramsburg of Paper Mill Road is also a patient. Mr and Mrs Franklin Danny Corbin of 13 W Pall Mall St welcomed a daughter Francine Virginia born Jan 22 at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Corbin is the former Betty Jean Guess.

Dennis White Jerry Larrick E. 0. White Andy Chris John Stuart Susan Hudson Jimmy Presgraves Bobby Householder Veterans and Chapter United No. 9 Newton D. Baker Hospital Parris Johns Agnes Bond Pearl Lewis Ethel Ritter Ike Allamong Linda Custer Monford Custer Holton Arms School Washington Franklin Danny’ Corbin W. Pall Mall St Francine Virginia Winchester Memorial Hospital Corbin Betty Jean Guess

Women of Moose Hold Meeting in Winchester

The Winchester Chapter 1367 of the Women of the Moose met at the Moose Home with Senior Regent Dorothy Lillis urging attendance at the Midwinter Conference in Strasburg. The chapter will employ an Enrollment Ceremony and hear Marjorie Anderson’s response. The lodge hosts Shenandoah Valley Legion No. 47 on Feb 2 and 3 with dinner served by the Academy of Friendship Committee on Feb 3.

Winchester Women of the Moose Moose Home Dorothy Lillis Strasburg Marjorie Anderson Winchester Lodge Shenandoah Valley Legion No. 47 Academy of Friendship Committee Legion

Century Club Meeting At Carr Home

The Century Club will meet Tuesday at 3 45 p m at Mrs John B Carr's home Mrs Harry K Benham will present a paper on Shakespeare.

Century Club John B. Carr Harry K. Benham Shakespeare

Miss Jean Fiddler Weds Thomas Lynn Streit

Miss Jean Louise Fiddler and Thomas Lynn Streit wed at Stephenson Methodist Church in a 3:30 p.m. ceremony performed by Rev. William R. Withers. Family members, music by Mrs. Larry Whitacre and vocal by Mrs. David Fahnestock accompanied the event. The couple, post ceremony, reside at 1110 Valley Avenue Stephenson after a southern honeymoon and various pre wedding events.

Stephenson Methodist Church Jean Louise Fiddler Thomas Lynn Streit William R. Withers Streit Earl W. Fiddler Stephenson Charles Stout, Sr Baltimore Arthur Miller Streit Larry Whitacre David Fahnestock Carol L. Day

Round Hill Ruritan Club Holds Regular Meeting

Regular meeting at Round Hill Community Center heard reports from committees and guests. T Newton Cather and Earl Cather attended the Raritan National Convention in Atlantic City and gave reports on the convention. Tom Rosenberger, who contracted the flu bug there, is reported to be feeling better at home.

Round Hill Ruritan Club Round Hill T. Newton Cather Earl Cather Atlantic City Canvn Tom Rosenberger

Comrade Bible Class Devotions Led at Braddock Street Church

Mrs. E T Miller will lead devotions for the Comrade Bible Class tomorrow at 9 45 in Braddock Street Methodist Chapel. Mrs. D F Hardesty will teach the lesson.

E. T. Miller Comrade Braddock Street Methodist Church D. F. Hardesty

Modern Etiquette Q and A on Ring Insurance and Names

A reader asks who pays for engagement ring insurance and who bears safekeeping costs. The adviser says the ring is the owner's responsibility until marriage, after which the husband handles expenses. The second question clarifies the phrase about a boy being named for his father versus after his father, noting the preferred form is named for his father.

Teenage Dance in Middletown Tonight

The Wicdiakrve Tose Ae Ne sponsors a teen dance in Middletown tonight at 76 p.m. Music will be provided by the latest records. All area teens are invited.

Middletown Wicdiakrve Tose Ae.Ne Ieee P.m

Radio Club Offers New Amateur Radio Classes in Winchester

The Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club announces new classes at the Grace Street clubhouse. The novice course begins February 5 at 7:30 p.m. and runs Tuesdays with Morse code, radio theory and FCC rules ending in a novice license exam. The advanced course starts February 6 at 7:30 p.m. focusing on higher speed Morse and theory for the advanced license. Writing to Box 139, Winchester, is encouraged. admission is free.

Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club Grace St Shenandoah Valley

Lessons in English by W. L. Gordon

A fragmentary reading on pronunciation and word study notes. It discusses mispronunciations Caldron and ac ness, lists synonyms Appendage and accessories, and includes a brief word study about using a word three times. It also mentions isothermal control and air conditioning terminology.

W. L. Gordon

Dear Abby column offers marriage and privacy advice

A reader asks about leaving a much older husband for money and security. Abby advises evaluating happiness, using a volunteer life, and recognizing later that wealth cannot buy contentment. Additional letters discuss privacy with a stepfather, tree house limits, and church wedding bell questions.

Births January 23 to Garland Lester Smith and others

Birth notices list a boy Scott Edward for Mr. and Mrs. Garland Lester Smith Sr. at 741 Woodland Ave. Also a boy Paul Jr. for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Earl Paugh of Stephenson. a boy Dennis Bouldin for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ralph Beall of Martinsburg. a girl Barbara Ann for Mr. and Mrs. James Thandie Fishbone at 717 Pennsylvania Ave. Mrs. Funkhouser is the former Miss Sheryl Lynn Martin.

Garland Lester Smith Woodland Ave Scott ‘Edward Smith Anna Snapp Joseph Earl Paugh Stephenson Paul, Jr Paugh Charlotte Virginia Charles Ralph Beall Queens St Martinsburg W. Va Dennis Bouldin Beall Aldra Bland Bouldin James Thandie Fishbone Pennsylvania Ave Barbara Ann Funkhouser Sheryl Lynn Martin

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Barbara Hummer Ee Ae Ieee Om Clarke County Waser UN Gach Paar ii Clarke County School Christian Church Gaunt’'S Drug Store H. Steve Reedy Route 2 West Berlin Germany Berkeley Springs J. Paul Grover United Brethren Church Lewis Royer Virts Bunker Hill Baptist Parsonage Charles Town Goodwin Frazer Virts Edna Irene Bowmen Thomas Lee Betsy Joann Jack Lewis Pan SD Oe Derson Ee Valief Methodist Church Georgia E. Strosnider A. W. Baldwin Valley Mill Road J. W. Carlisle George Ramsburg Paper Mill Road Women of Moose Century Club Meeting Jean Fiddler Richard A. Streit Gary Streit Leo Clowser John P. Lowery James Wood Bible Class Roberta Lee Schewel’s Schewel Radio Club Abby Icial Mamma Diba Pilcamhimiesis Tree Houses Beverly Hills Calif Northern Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Women’s Hospital Auxiliary Town House Town House Restaurant Darlington Motor Inn N. Cameron St Tad
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