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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1956

Page

6

Miss Larimer Weds James Shaw in Hagerstown ceremony

Miss Mary Jane Larimer and James Gibson Shaw of Winchester were married January 21 at 11 15 a m in the Church of God parsonage in Hagerstown Maryland The brides parents are Mr and Mrs R S Larimer of 1042 Berryville Ave The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Norton Clay Shaw of S Braddock St Both attended Handley High School and he works as an electrician for Winchester Electric Company They will live on Berryville Ave for now

Mary Jane Larimer James Gibson Shaw Hagerstown Wagner Church of God R. 8. Larimer Berryville Ave Handley High School Norton Clay Shaw S. Braddock St Winchester Electric Company

Worship Service Led By Mrs Hardesty At Brad Dock Church

The Comrade Bible Class of Brad dock Street Methodist Church will hold a worship service tomorrow morning at 9 45 in the church sanctuary led by Mrs D F Hardesty. The Rev F B Oglesby will teach the lesson.

Comrade Bible Class Braddock Street Methodist Church D. F. Hardesty F. B. Oglesby

Braddock Street Church to Host Worship Program

Mrs J A Leatherman leads the Wesley Fellowship and Asbury Classes at Braddock Street Methodist Church tomorrow. Mrs John L Glaiz teaches the Wesley fellowship lesson. The Asbury Class welcomes guest teacher Mr Marc West a senior at Emory and Henry College in Emory Virginia.

J. A. Leatherman Wesley Fellowship Asbury Braddock Street Methodist Church John L. Glaiz Marc West Emory and Henry College Emory

Local Personal News From Roanoke and Nearby Towns

Mrs Francis Ryland Washington of Bronxville MW Y is visiting parents Dr and Mrs Charles Noyes Tyndell in Morgan Street Roanoke. Tommy Row a Roanoke College junior spends mid semester vacation with parents Dr and Mrs Stuart B Row on Stewart Street. Mr and Mrs Clarence L Williams of the Valley Pike return home after attending the Horticultural Society convention in Roanoke.

Francis Ryland Washington Bronxville, MW. Y Charles Noyes Tyndell Morgan St Tommy Row Roanoke College Stuart B. Row Stewart St Clarence L. Willams The Valley Pike Horticultural Society Roanoke Mrs. Gardner A. Conner Add LePrade Salem

Calendar of Events Highlights for January

January listings show revival meetings at Church of God on Orchard Ave and a busy schedule across clubs and organizations. Events include firefight Round Hill Board meeting, Madison Lagge and McKinley Chapter appearances, municipal band, Catholic women council, bridge at George Washington Hotel, Lions and Exchange Club gatherings, Century Club with Mrs. Russell and Mrs. Molland, Moose lodge, Rebekah Lodge, and Alcoholics Anonymous at the Baptist Church.

Round Hill Fire Co Church of God Orchard Ave Madison Lagge McKinley Salem City Rouss Fire Mall National Council of Catholic Women Duplicate Bridge George Washington Hotel Lions Club Exchange Club H. K Russell Howard Molland Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Baptist Church

BirthsJanuary First A Boy Born To Mr and Mrs Ruble

A boy was born January 1 to Mr and Mrs Max Ruble of Gainesboro. Mrs Ruble is formerly Miss Dale Mason.

Max Ruble Gainesboro Ruble Dale Mason

County Home Agent's Schedule

The Frederick County Home Demonstration Agent's weekly schedule runs January 30 to February 4. Activities include coaching girls for area contests, workshops in Woodstock, polio march in Frederick County, upholstery clinics, 4-H meetings at Gore School and Gainesboro Church, hooked rug demonstrations, floor coverings care, and a James Wood 5th Grade 4-H meeting, plus a 4-H Girls Area Contest at James Wood Home Economics Department.

Frederick County Woodstock Gore Glenna Larrick Gore School Mayfield Gainesboro Shawnee Hdc Robert Snapp James Wood Mome Economics Department

Middletown club notes and community updates

The Home Demonstration Club met January 20 at the school cafeteria with six members and the home agent present. Members plan to join the Mother's March on Polio January 31. A February meeting will be in the school cafeteria. Various residents traveled or stayed with family in Staunton Roanoke and Washington. Mrs. M B Golar is a patient at Shenandoah County Hospital. A Wesleyan Service Guild meeting was hosted by Mrs Curtis Andrews with Miss Myrtle Rhodes leading. A bake sale on January 21 benefits the rest room project.

Middletown Robert Kelly Curtis Andrews Staunton Mark Sperry Washington E. B. Cook Roanoke Blair Cook M. B. Golar Shenandoah County Hospital Wesleyan Service Guild Myrtle Rhodes Andrews R. V. Martin G. W. Borden

J R Todd Speaks at Esso Service Award Dinner

J R Todd of Super Service Motor Freight was guest speaker at a Safety Award meeting held at the Lee Jackson Restaurant by Esso Standard Oil Company. About 40 Esso employees and their wives attended as safety and service awards were presented.

James R. Todd Super Service Motor Freight Lee-Jackson Esso Standard Oil Company Esso Claude B. Smalls, Jr G. H. Lively Staunton B. B Williams 8. M. Pearman C. P. Lowman B. B. Williams FE. S. Clark W. R. Reeds Carl Whittaker Thomas Royston G. G. Streit R.S. Carper

Stephens City Co workers Sunday School elects Shifflett president

Mrs. Ro bert Shifflett was elected president of the Co workers Sunday School Class at its meeting Monday with Mrs. Julian Gregory. Other officers named were vice president Mrs. Dan Brumback treasurer Mrs. Julian Gregory and secretary Mrs. Carolyn Seal. A balance of 62.26 remained after bills. Committees were appointed for meals and dining room duties for one year. The February meeting will be with Mrs. Clevenger.

Carolyn L. Seal Stephens City Robert Shifflett Co-workers Julian Gregory Ada Trussell Dan Brumback Carolyn Seal Joe Clevenger Herbert Ryman Haller Beaver George Scheulen Harry Scheulen Floyd Cadwallader Stuart Pence Harold Teets Clevenger

Birthday spotlight on Jean Piccard explorer and twin

Jean Piccard born January 28 1884 in Basel Switzerland with twin brother Auguste. Balloon ascents in the 1930s opened doors to stratosphere exploration and deep ocean study. Grandfather sold first Niagara Falls turbines. Enduring scientific adventurers.

Jean Felix Piccard Auguste Basle Switzerland Niagara Falls

Sunday School and Community Events at Greenwood

Greenwood Sunday School meets at 10 at Greenwood Chapel while the congregation lays a new church floor. Mother's March in the Porchlight Parade for Polio Tuesday at 7 features teams led by Ada Ebersole and Helen Knight with listed assistants. volunteers meet at Mae Cole's home after collections.

Greenwood Valley Mill Home Demonstration Club Ada Ebersole Gertrude Danial Mae Cole Mattie McCarty Dove, Cole Frances Cole Virginia Shuller Maud Giles Mable Brown Helen Knight Charles Patterson Naomi Lamp J C. Shanholtz Ethel Charnock Jenny Lind Cather Betty Eckman Paul Peters Myrtle Carlsle Margaret Brown Woodland Ave Winchester Trene Miller Jack Whitmore Barry M. C. Hart J. C. Shanholtz Senseny Road A. B. Shonaker Capon Bridge W. Va Charles Williams Blanche Shanholtz Martinsburg Arthur LaFollette A. B. Lupton Sharon Cather Clearbrook Lewis Lamp, Jr Bunney Senseng Road Michael Dick L. L. Shreck Memorial Hospital Dan LaFollette Lehew Martha Brown Mack Headley Joseph Whitlock Whitlock Barbara Abrell Douglas Russell Boyd S. Headley, Jr Dennis Mitchell Gerald Peggy Elliott Front Royal Pike David Dickie Debbie Shickles Lester Shickles J. W. Carlisle Susan Brown Thomas Brown Valley Mill Road George Riley Berryville Riley Harold Pope Spring Grove Pope Myrtle Carliste

Lowe to Meet With Braddock St Church Groups

Braddock Street Methodist Church officials plan a meeting with Dr. Alton E. Lowe of the Methodist arch Philadelphia. The session focuses on fundraising plans for a May campaign to raise 250000 dollars for a new educational building in Winchester.

Lowe Braddock St Braddock Street Methodist Church Alton E. Lowe Department of Finance and Field Service Methodist Arch Philadelphia Winchester Braddock Street

Etiquette Q&A on secretary ID and sister-in-law ties

The column addresses how a woman secretary should introduce herself on the phone usually as Miss Gordon but Mary Gordon when well known. It notes a brother's widow may be considered sister-in-law after remarriage if she wishes. It also advises an informal tea include tea sandwiches and cakes and avoid hard to eat items.

Miss Gordon Mary Gordon

Vandals Damage William and Mary Greenhouse Plants

Vandals caused over $1,000 in damage at the William and Mary greenhouse and biology department after breaking in by smashing the glass around a lock. Registrar J Wilfred Lambert and Grounds Superintendent A D Rover provided the damage estimate and details.

Williamsburg William and Mary J. Wilfred Lambert A. D. Rover

Clarke HDC Polio Benefit Dinner Nets $570

The Clarke County Home Demonstration Clubs held a ham and roast young turkey dinner at the Community Building to support the March of Dimes. Co chairwoman Mrs Ray Campbell said over 400 people attended with food donated by farmers and merchants. Net proceeds will go to the polio drive.

Berryville March of Dimes Ray Campbell

Aylor Addresses Round Hill Ruritan

Frederick County Schools Superintendent Robert E. Aylor spoke at the Round Hill Ruritan dinner. Elmer Lauck presided at the Round Hill Community Center with James Givens introducing the speaker. Aylor outlined six points from a Legislative Committee report on needs: more classrooms transportation facilities expanded lunch program rising costs teacher shortage and higher salaries to attract staff.

Robert E. Aylor Frederick County Round Hill Ruritan Club Elmer Lauck Round Hill James Givens Ayler Frederick County Teachers Association

Apple Pie Recipes and Variations for Winter Desserts

A collection of old fashioned pie formulas. Apple Pie Two and one fourth pounds apples raisins sugars and spices baked with lemon and a frosting glaze. Grated Apple Pie uses tart apples lemon zest and vanilla in a short crust baked with top crust. Fruit Pie blends dried apricots pineapple and tapioca with a pineapple finish. Chocolate Chiffon Pie combines gelatin chocolate evaporated milk and cream in a chilled filling with a glossy top.

Visitors Share News At Luttrell Home In White Hall

A White Hall gathering at Mrs. Naomi Luttrell home includes Holmes Whitacre and Luttrell DeHaven families from Ringgold and Winchester. Several Luttrell relatives visit Carter Luttrell at Memorial Hospital and report his improving condition as illness affects Ernest Luttrell and others.

White Hall Naomi Luttrell Holmes Whitacre Luther DeHaven Ringgold, Md Albert Luttrell Floyd Luttrell Eula Luttrell Marvin Shavar Lester Moulden James Robinson John Adams Ernest Luttrell Lottie Whitacre Carter Luttrell Winchester Memorial Hospital James Whitacre Earl Whitacre Thomas White Elsie Catlett Margaret Luttrell Whitacre Mr. Luttrell Memorial Hospital

Relief Notes From Local Social Gatherings

The Young Adult Class met at Mr. and Mrs. William Orndorff’s home this month. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Snapp attended the Horticultural Society meeting in Roanoke last week. Dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. John Lowe’s Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Olen and Carole, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Bennington and children, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boyd and children, and Mr. and Mrs. William Bly and daughters.

William Orndorff Alfred Snapp Horticultural Society Roanoke John Lowe Olen Carole Clayton Bennington Richard Boyd William Bly

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

English lesson notes by W. L. Gordon outline common errors in usage and pronunciation. It explains avoiding phrases like we are going to try and stop them and gives guidance on words such as quays and vignette. The piece urges daily vocabulary growth and defines austere with example sentences.

Nain Sunday School and Visits Reported

Sunday School and preaching are held each Sunday morning at Fairview. Bible Saturday is observed Thursday night. Mrs. Winnie Ware visited Mrs. Velda Stotler Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Clark hosted guests Mr. and Mrs. Sam DeHaven and their children Jean and Philip. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Jewell and two children Wayne and Donna called on Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Clark Sunday evening. Mr. Edgar P. Chapman and two sons spent Sunday with Roy Chapman's family. Mrs. Louis Stotler and daughter Shelby Jean spent last weekend with Velda Stotler. Mrs. Mary Clark and daughter also called. Weather has been very cold.

Roy Chapman Nain Fairview Winnie Ware Velda Stotler Charles E. Clark Sam DeHaven Jean Philip Stanley Jewell Wayne Donna Hugh Clark Edgar P. Chapman Roy Chapman Louis Stotler Shelby Jean Mary Clark

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Miss Larimer James G. Shaw Mrs. Flardesty Barbara Lillis Chestnut St Anti Mys Charles Lillis Marilyn Ouckle Hood College Frederick Neil Chickle Miller St Miss Chickle Mood College Bie Gray Frances Booker Lynchburg Nashvile, Tenn Emory and Meary College Jon Bawee W. Molt Louder Stewart Memories Hospital Robert T. Barton Sr Garfield Hospital Washington, D. C Dorothy Stumpf Lonas Bobbie “Conrad Virginia Schawe - Gerwin Huntsberrys J.R. Todd Albert Spitner High Point N.C John Thornton Phyllis Ralph Coates Linda Betty Ewing Lehring Staples Buchanan C. E. Staples Staples Ralph Lewis McDonald Annie A. Massie Genevieve Massie Betty and Shirley Cook New Market Ray Cougill Wendell Trinity Lutheran Church Marry Scheulen Kenneth Carbaugh Gaunt’s Drug Store Gerrard & Valley Ave AP News Features Jean Piccard By Mable Brown Millwood Ave Roberta Lee Clarke Aylor Ruritan BY Martha W. Levi W. L. Gordon Quay Nain the Commercial & Savings the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Quaker Maid Cather’s Department Store Gordon Timberlake COSCO Easy Terms Winchester Furniture CO S. Loudoun St of Ovett (Bros Loudoun St EDA Chappie G-E TV G-E Urey E. Boscawen St
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