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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1959

Page

6

Personal notices from Front Royal area gatherings and travels

MR AND MRS ALLEN RICHARDSON of New York are guests of Mrs Richardson's mother Mrs Lewis Hyde Sr on W Boscawen St. WIVES OF OPTIMISTS district 16 workshop at Lee Jackson were entertained Friday and Saturday evenings. Mrs George Rogers Jr on Whitlock Ave and Mrs Alvin Crawford on Bellview Ave hosted. Mrs Paul Rosenberger and Mrs Harry Byrd Jr. and children leave for Virginia Beach. Mr and Mrs Billy Shenk and daughter Deboarah of Bowling Green spent weekend with Audry Shenk at 26 E Piccadilly St. Elizabeth and Lindsey Massie daughters of Mr and Mrs Joseph Massie Jr are spending two weeks at Camp White Rock. Deborah Anneline was guest of honor at a party Friday evening by her parents at 1609 S Loudoun St. Those present listed including Michael Kline and others. John and Elizabeth Grove, children of Mrs Rosenberger, spending two weeks in Canada with grandmother Mrs W B Grove and Miss Imogene Thomson of Summit Point. Mr and Mrs Henry Sowers of 237 Parkway returned from Rector Pa. Mr and Mrs Thomas Scully returned from Virginia Beach. Mrs Irene Bucci and Mrs Jennie Marion returned to Massillon Ohio after a week with Elsie Bursey at Kernstown. Mrs F L Largent Jr of W Clifford St visiting Osterville Mass with Harry Stimpson. Milton Ridgeway returned home after Winchester Memorial Hospital. Bobby Lutz, son of Mr and Mrs George Lutz of Front Royal Road, a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital.

16Th District Lee-Jackson George Rogers, Jr E. Whitlock Ave Alvin Crawford, Jr Bellview Ave Deborah Anneline Melvin Kline Joseph B. Dyer S. Loudoun St Michael Kline Joe Dyer Katherine Stultz Tonya Rae Stultz John Hill Larry Brian Susan Russell Pamela Sharon Mark Ida Hill Donald Leach Kenneth Leach Gene Diane John Elizabeth Grove Paul Rosenberger Canada W. B. Grove Imogene Thomson Summit Point

Please Phone Your Social Items To Mrs Lulu Williams

A social items notice requests readers to phone Mrs Lulu Williams in MO at 2 3419 to share upcoming social news and engagements for publication.

Mrs Lulu Williams

Dyke Family Reunion At Gravel Springs Picnic Grounds

The Dyke reunion will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. on the Gravel Springs picnic grounds. All relatives have been invited to attend.

Gravel Springs

Woman's Society of Christian Service Meet Tonight

The Wo men s Society of Christian Service of Boyce Methodist Church holds its regular meeting this evening at 7 30 at the church. Miss Mae Lanham will be program leader.

Women's Society of Christian Service Boyce Methodist Church Mae Lanham

July Calendar of Events Highlights Local Club Meetings

Calendar of events lists meetings and gatherings from July 14 to July 16 including FFA at James Wood, AA at Baptist Church, Moose Lodge, Rebekah Lodge, Masonic events, Shawnee Kennel Club, Negro Nursery Board, Kiwanis at George Washington Hotel, Colonial Garden Club, Winchester Clarke Garden Club, Jayceeettes, Duplicate Bridge, BPOE Lodge 867, Storytelling Hour at Handley Library, Rotary, DAR, Quota Club, Optimist Club, Shawnee VFD Auxiliary, Knights of Columbus, Enders Fire Co, and other local groups.

FFA James Ood Alcoholics Anonymous Baptist Church Loyal Order of Moose Moose Home Rebekah Lodge Hiram Lodge Af&am Masonic Temple Shawnee Kennel Club War Memorial Building Negro Nursery Board Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Colonial Garden Club War Memorial Winchester - Clarke Garden Club Handley Library Rotary Club Fort Loudoun D.A.R George Optimist Club Adeson Shawnee Vfd Fire Hall Valley Council Knights of Columbus Lee - Jackson Enders Fire Co

War Memorial Building Teen Open House

An open house for teenagers is scheduled at the War Memorial Building Wednesday from 7 30 to 10 30 p m. The event invites youths to visit, explore activities, and learn about available programs.

War Memorial

Kernstown Class to Hold Monthly Meeting

The Onward and Upward Class of Kernstown Methodist Church meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Albert Tusing’s home on the Middle Road. Miss Elizabeth Lee and Mrs. Ivy Stine co hostesses. Mrs. T O Snyder to lead the devotional.

Kernstown

Picnic Sunday at Chestnut Grove Church

The Sunday School of Chestnut Grove Church holds a picnic on Sunday at Edward Brown's property. All Sunday School members may attend and bring their own lunches.

Chestnut Grove Edward Brown

Birth Announcements for Stephens City and Nearby Homes

Birth notice listing include a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee Clem of Stephens City with Kay Frances Boone as former name, a girl Eleanor Jeanette for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Allen Ewing of Stephens City with Eleanor Jeanette Franklin as former name, a girl for A-2c and Mrs. Lester Lee Williams at 438 N Kent St with Mabel Helen Peyton as former name, and a boy Ronald Dwight for Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Alt Route 1 Burlington W Va with Betty Bay Run as former name.

Richard Lee Clem Stephens City Clem Kay Frances Boone Thomas Allen Ewing Eleanor Jeanette Ewing Eleanor Jeanette Franklin Lester Lee Williams N. Kent St Williams Mabel Helen Peyton Dwight Alt Route 1 Burlington W. Va Ronald Dwight Alt Betty

Queen Elizabeth Faces Fashion Critics On Canadian Tour

Critics and fans debate her daytime wardrobe during the Canada tour. Reporters praise bold colors and glamorous evening gowns while deeming daytime outfits shallow. Her designers include Hardy Amies and Norman Hartnell.

Queen Elizabeth

Birth Announcements List for Mid July

To Mr and Mrs Tyler Monroe Gore Middleburg a boy Tyler James Mrs Gore formerly Miss Peggy Joyce Gordon July 12 To Mr and Mrs James Branson Strawderman Sunnyside Station a boy Willan Branson Mrs Strawderman formerly Miss Juanita Louise Lauck July 12 To Mr and Mrs James Temple Lupton Lee Ave a girl Teresa Marie Mrs Lupton formerly Miss Mary Marie Vance July 13 To Mr and Mrs Ronald Anderson 224 S Braddock St a girl Mrs Anderson formerly Miss Patsy Ann Newcomb To Mr and Mrs Raymond Sewell Shearer Route 1 Berryville a girl Cathy Jean Mrs Shearer formerly Miss Thelma Irene Woods To Mr and Mrs Victor Le Fevre Crim Stephenson a boy Mrs Crim formerly Miss Mary Madeline Martin

Modern Etiquette Q and A on Diamond Ring and Dinner Etiquette

A reader asks if a non engaged girl may wear a diamond ring on the third finger of the left hand. The answer says there is no propriety issue and she may wear it, but it may signal engagement to others. It also notes that since the friends are invited to the wedding, attendance may vary. For informal dinners without a maid the person nearest the dish should start passing it.

Kiwanis Club to View Safety Film at Luncheon

Kiwanis to see a highway safety and travel film titled Trip Tips at the weekly luncheon tomorrow at 12 15 p m at the George Washington Hotel. The Winchester Association of Independent Insurance Agents arranged the screening.

Kiwanis Coub George Washington Hotel Winchester Association of Independent Insurance Agents

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

A compact English lesson notes misused words mispronunciations and spelling tips. It features guidance on usage for words like each identical suffuse and synonyms for innocent and virtuous with examples and daily vocabulary aims.

W. L. Gordon

Enders Yard Party and Auction Planned in Berryville

The Enders Fire Company hosts its annual yard party tomorrow at 5 p.m. rain or shine at the Community Building. Supper is served cafeteria style after the siren. Children can enjoy pony and fire truck rides before an 8 p.m. auction featuring livestock kitchen equipment motor oil and furniture.

Berryville Enders Fire Company

Shawnee Auxiliary Urges Donations for Yard Party

Members of the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary meet at the fire hall to finalize plans for the annual yard party set for July 25. A spokesman said food donations are below expectations and urged the public to call MO 2 1736 after 4 30 p m with offers.

Shawnee

Presbyterian Men Attend Meeting Near Harrisonburg

A group from the First Presbyterian Church plans to attend the Men's Conference at Massanetta near Harrisonburg this weekend. Attendees include Frank Bailey George Clark Harry Straw James Laise Alson Hott Charles Carper Kenneth Richter John Hopfer Russell Bell Granville Sydnor Jr Gu Stanley Phil Hunter H E Alberti Austin Havermale Bruce Porterfield W H Pryor French Lee and Everett Kline. Many will stay in the Winchester cottage.

First Presbyterian Church Massanetta Harrisonburg Thos Frank Bailey George Clark Harry Straw James Laise Alson Hott Charles Carper Kenneth Richter John Hopfer Russell Bell Granville Sydnor Gu Stanley Phil Hunter H. E. Alberti Austin Havermale Bruce Porterfield W. H. Pryor French Lee Everett Kline Winchester Cottage

Bridge Match Winners Named at George Washington Hotel

Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Reaves won the weekly duplicate bridge match at the George Washington Hotel. Runners-up were Mrs. Lewis H. Hyde Jr. and John Griffith with Holmes Harper and Richard Bowers in third. The fourth place tie included Mrs. Ellis Ford and Mrs. John Griffith and Mrs. Irvan OConnell and Mrs. E. E. Willkie. The next meeting is July 20 at 8 p.m. at the George.

S. H. Reaves Monday Contract Bridge Club George Washington Hotel Lewis H. Hyde, Jr John Griffith Holmes Harper Richard Bowers Ellis Ford Irvan O'Connell E. E. Willkie

Eastern Star Picnic Tomorrow

McKinley Chapter 19 Order of the Eastern Star holds its annual picnic at 5 30 p m tomorrow at the Kiwanis Shelter. Members are asked to bring a covered dish.

McKinley Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Kiwanis

Fans Used in China in 3000 B C

In ancient China evidence suggests the use of fans dating back to around 3000 B C. Funerary and cultural artifacts imply fans served cooling and ceremonial roles in early civil society.

China

Dunn Speaker for Ruritan Club Meeting

Robert Dunn of Woodstock district representative of the Virginia Division of Forestry will be guest speaker at Gainesboro Ruritan Club’s July meeting. The gathering is scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at Shirkey's Restaurant.

Robert Dunn Woodstock Virginia Division of Forestry Gainesboro Ruritan Club Shirkey's Restaurant

McKay Placed In Oxygen Tent In Salem Hospital

Former Secretary of Interior Douglas McKay, 66, was placed in an oxygen tent at Salem General Hospital after his heart ailment recurred. He is listed in stable condition and receiving treatment.

Salem, Ore Douglas McKay Salem General Hospital

Friendship Yard Party Grosses 1123 Dollars

The Friendship Fire Company annual yard party at the fire hall on Cameron St raised 1123 dollars and 45 cents. Gerald Dulaney won the grand prize a Boston rocker. other prizes went to Mrs P W Parithwaite Guy Parsons and Mrs Lavinia Campbell. About 300 pounds of country ham 62 cakes and 44 pies were sold with donations.

Friendship Fire Company Cameron St Gerald Dulaney Boston P. W. Parithwaite Guy Parsons Glengarry W. Va Lavinia Campbell L. P. Pence Parkway

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Allen Richardson New York Mrs. Richardson Lewis Hyde, Sr W. Boscawen St Harry F. Byrd, Jr Virginia Beach Billy Shenk DebOrah of Bowling Green Mr. Shenk Audry Shenk E. Piccadilly St Elizabeth Lindsey Massie Joseph A. Massie, Jr Ding Camp White Rock Henry Sowers Rector, Pa Thomas Scully Irene Bucci Jennie Marion Massillon Ohio Elsie G. Bursey F. L. Largent ,Jr W. Clifford St Harry Stimpson Osterville, Mass Milton Ridgeway Winchester Memorial Hospital Bobby Lutz George Lutz Front Royal Road Boyce Wsc Kernstown Class Bears Toronto Chicago Montreal Frances Lewine Associated Press Britain Queen Elizabeth II The Chicago Tribune Reim Hardy Amies Norman Hartnell London Claude St. Cyr Aage Thaarup Margaret Bobo MacDonald Britannia WCET ECL Cather Loudoun St. Winchester Castile Gaunt's Drug Store Roberta Lee Enders Yard Party Eastern Star Davis Cleaners Boscawen the Beauty Center Helen R. Collier Room Winchester Dunn Ruritan McKay the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Timberlake’s Elsewne Timberlake Shoecenter Florsheim Loudoun & Boscawen Sts Oxford Tennis
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