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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1960

Page

6

Local social notes include travels and visits across states

News WW omen for News WW omen for Personals Mr and Mrs Thomas E Graham and grandson Billy left Friday for a month's tour across the United States. Mr and Mrs Theodore Melester and Mr and Mrs Fenton Traver of Nain are visiting in southern Maryland. Mr and Mrs Ralph Hardy spent the past weekend in Atlanta. John Arnold son of Mr and Mrs Lester Arnold received a Fellowship from the Presbyterian Church US under the Campus Christian Life Program and will minister to students at the University of Houston. address 1318 Oakdale St Houston 4 Tex. Randy DiPrisco son of Mr and Mrs Felix DiPrisco returned home from Winchester Memorial Hospital recovering from injuries from a recent accident. Mr and Mrs William Dunn and children Barbara Debbie and Billy of Virginia Beach are guests of Mr and Mrs Lester Arnold Sr and Mr and Mrs John Eddy. Among those who played in the Home and Home Golf Match at Fauquier Springs Club in Warrenton were Frank Whitesell Evans Kline Charles Evans Bert Killen Hap Revell Dr E C Stuart Jr Ralph Jordan Dr Clayton Anderson Ralph Halfen Bill Gentry Billy Phillips Cliff Edwards Jim Daniels George Pulley Carl Campbell Robert Heltzel Al Wenzel Uat Joyner Tom Monahan and Charles Synder.

John Arnold Lester Arnold Presbyterian Church, US Christian Life University of Houston Oakdale St Houston Tex Faquier Springs Club Warrenton Frank Whitesell Evans Kline Charles Evans Bert Killen Hap Revell E. C. Stuart, Jr Ralph Jordan Clayton Anderson Ralph Halfen Bill Gentry Billy Phillips Cliff Edwards Jim Daniels George Pulley Carl Campbell Robert Heltzel al Wenzel Uat Joyner Tom Monaham Charles Synder

Women of Moose Hold Meeting in Winchester Chapter

The Women of the Moose Chapter 1367 met at the Moose Home with Senior Regent presiding. Mrs Emma Line and Mrs Elmer Vance received red tassels for completing one year in the College of Regents. Ritual practice is set for July 18 and the next meeting July 28 features planned entertainment.

Women of the Moose Moose Home Albert Taylor Taylor Emma Line Elmer Vance College of Regents Charles Town Winchester College of Regent's

Fredericks County Council of Churches Sets July Meeting

The Fredericks County Council of Churches will meet on July 21 at 8 pm at the Kiwanis Shelter in Senseny Park. Officers for the coming year will be elected at this gathering.

Fredericks County

Correction Call Numbers for Shawnee Yard Party Auction

Citizens asked to donate food for the Shawnee Yard Party and Auction on July 30 at 5 pm. Please call the listed Missouri numbers to arrange contributions and note a corrected contact.

Births Reported For July Fifteenth

Birth notices list seven newborns with parent names and addresses. Keith Gregory Coffman born to Ronald Nomin Coffman and Hazel Belle Mason. Eugene Brown Jr. born to Eugene Brown Pur­tlebaugh and Viola Orndorff. Jeffrey Carlton Fox born to Grover Thomas Fox and Magnolia Morris. Edward Mark Williams born to Earl Lee Williams and Mary Jane Strater. Pamela Denise Homer born to William Nelson Homer Jr. and Ruby Jacqulyn Baker. Carol Sue Drummond Benner born to James Grantham Benner and Carol Sue Drummond. Tammy Sue Teets born to Theodore Franklin Teets and Susan Self.

Ronald Nomin Coffman E. Gerrard Sr Keith Gregory Coffman Hazel Belle Mason Eugene Brown Purtlebaugh Route 3 Eugene Brown, Jr Purtlebaugh Viola Orndorff Grover Thomas Fox Rokeby Farm Upperville Jeffrey Carlton Fox Magnolia Morris Earl Lee Williams Baker-Knight Sr Edward Mark Williams Mary Jane Strater William Nelson Homer, Jr Glaize Ave Pamela Denise Homer Ruby Jacqulyn Baker James Grantham Benner Brucetown Benner Carol Sue Drummond Thedore Franklin Teets Romney Tammy Sue Sve Susan Self

Smith Frye Reunion Planned for Middleway Lawn Picnic

The descendants of the Smith and Frye families in Middleway West Virginia will hold their third annual reunion on July 24 at 1 p.m. The event will be an old fashioned picnic on the lawn at Scollay Hall in Middleway.

Smith

Colonial Garden Club Meeting and Picnic Planned

The Colonial Garden Club will meet Wednesday at 1:00 PM at the Winchester Golf Club. A picnic is scheduled at the Rosenberger Farm at 6:30 PM.

Colonial Garden Club Winchester Golf Club Rosenberger Farm

Please Phone Your Social Items To Nancy Pennypacker

Social and personal notices requesting readers to phone Nancy Pennypacker in Missouri to share social items. Centered on Mrs Pennypacker’s newsroom communications. Includes contact MO 2 3419 for submissions.

Nancy Pennypacker

Calendar of events July 8 evening listings featured

A compiled schedule shows various groups meeting at 8 p m including Madison Lodge VFW Auxiliary Duplicate Bridge at George Washington Hotel Frederick County Vol Fireman's Assn FCFA Lions at George Washington Hotel Lord Fairfax Club Board of Control Exchange Club Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Eagles Auxiliary SPCA Welcome Wagon BPOE Elks Stephens City Fire Co Teen-Age Lounge at War Memorial Building plus Lions at 12 15 p m on July 19 and other club gatherings through the evening at multiple venues such as the George Washington Hotel and Elks home.

Madison Lodge VFW Posthome George Washington Hotel Frederick County Vol. Fireman's Assn FCFA Lions Lord Fairfax Club Board of Control Exchange Club Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Baptist Church Eagles SPCA Bpoe Club Elks Home Stephens City Fire Co

Etiquette tips on letters greetings and garnishes

A reader asks for a bread and butter note to a boy's mother after a weekend visit. Guidance is given on thanking the host, and addressing the mother properly. Additional advice covers eating garnish and how a woman should rise when a man offers a handshake.

Boyd

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

Reading includes words often misused and mispronounced with examples. It explains distinct meanings for eliciting truth and illicit trade. The piece defines amenity amenable pronunciation and ends with a daily word study on legacy and bequest.

W. L. Gordon

From Rain To Fair Jingle For Tenacious Mail Carriers

Knoxville humor centers on a postman R H Miles who crafted the slogan Rain or fair the mail gets there. A misaddressed letter began at 922 Rain Ave and finally reached his route at 922 Fair Ave proving the adage true and drawing local amusement.

Knoxville Tenn R. H. Miles

Dramatic Summer Dance Dresses by Pat Sandler

Two gowns feature white supima organdy and black white gingham with velvet trim. The left dress shows a fitted sleeve less bodice and a full skirt scalloped with velvet strips and gingham hem. The right dress has a camisole bodice with gingham trim and velvet outlines, plus an organdy skirt accent.

Pat Sandler

Dear Abby Advice Column Snips Share Social Struggles

Readers seek guidance on social duties for spouses and teens. A non social husband avoids school fairs and church suppers while a wife argues his presence benefits children. Other letters discuss fashion limits, appointment timing, and doctor wait times with Abby offering pointed, practical replies.

Abby

New Fall Fashions Display Feminine Outlines and Luxurious Fabrics

New York designers open the 35th National Press Week with a shift toward fluid feminine outlines for fall. Soft lines, wide furs, glittering fabrics, and lavish evening wear dominate, with long gowns, fur trimmings, jewel embroidery, and a palette of deep purples blues greens and browns.

New York

Skyline Drive Anniversary Campfire Programs Planned

Three campfire programs mark the twenty ninth anniversary of Skyline Drive construction. A Lewis Mountain Campfire Circle event was held last night, Skyland Campfire Circle tonight, and Big Meadows Amphitheater Tuesday at 8 15 p m. The programs aim to help visitors understand and enjoy the park. Groundbreaking began July 18 1931.

Skyline Drive Lewis Mountain Skyland Campfire Circle Big Meadows

Salt Lake City Sees Three Straight 103 Degree Days

The city records a third consecutive 103 degree day in Salt Lake City. Each 103 tied or broke the date record, with Sunday’s 103 marking another daily high in the ongoing heat wave. The all time high is 106 degrees set July 21, 1931, while 1934 had a 103 on the date.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake

Man Declines Protection Then Is Attacked With Hatchet

In Little Rock Arkansas James Singleton a Black man refused a five cent protection offer from a stranger on a Saturday night. He was struck with a hatchet sustaining a knot on the head and cuts to the arm and shoulder though not seriously injured according to police officer B D Wells.

Little Rock Ark James Singleton Singleton B.D. Wells

Library board seeks means to raise budget

The Library Board discussed ways to increase funding for repairs improvements or expansion. In 1959 the total budget was 17000 dollars with 6000 from Judge Handley’s fund 9000 from the City and 600 from the state. Fines from overdue books provided the remaining income. The board reports four full time employees at 11000 dollars in 1959. this year three full time and five part time staff total 8000 dollars. Costs for books maintenance utilities insurance and periodicals rise annually and income decreased by 2600 dollars in 1959.

Oe Ee ST Ae Handley

Also Mentioned on This Page

News Wwomen Thomas E. Graham Billy United States Theodore Melester Fenton Traver Nain Maryland Ralph Hardy Atlanta, Ga Randy Diprisco Mrs Felix diPrisco Winchester Memorial Hospital William Dunn Barbara Debbie Virginia Beach John Eddy Friendship Friendship Fire Co Ryland Conner The Fire Co Ellsworth Byers Mervel Bailey Lewis Ebert George Farr Ladies Auxiliary Winton Pope C. C. Massey Anna Boxwell Earl Bailey Frank Harman Women of Moose Council of Churches Ses Ifty Ices Joyce Roberta Lee Gaunt’s Drug Store Dear Abby Mar Emily J. J By Joy Miller Ridgeway E.S.T Cather’s Tiles Library Board G Savings Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Timberlake Shoecenter Corner Loudoun & Boscawents Footers Cleaners, Inc Footers Cleaners W. Amherst St S. Loudoun St
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