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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1961

Page

6

Deborah Ward Engaged to Joseph E Modrak

Mrs. Carolina Ward announces the engagement of her daughter Deborah Karen Ward to Joseph E Modrak of Washington and Canonsburg Pennsylvania. Miss Ward is a 1959 graduate of James Wood High School and Robert Powers School of Modeling and works as a secretary in Washington DC. Modrak is employed by the US Weather Bureau and studies meteorology at Penn State University. An early fall wedding is planned.

Carolina Ward Rt. 4 Deborah Karen Joseph E. Modrak Washington Canonsburg, Pa Modrak U.S. Weather Bureau Pennsylvania State University

Bridge Match Winners Named

Bridge match results announced with winners Mrs Richard Goode and partner first in weekly duplicate against Moning Contract Bridge at George Washington Hotel. Second place to Mrs James Reardon and Mrs C Richmond. third to Mrs Howard Shockey and Mrs Kern. fourth to Mrs Ellis Ford. An open meeting July 24 at the Golf Club followed by local church group gathering later in week. Jaycee-ettes plan sale July 21–22 at 23 E Piccadilly St.

Richard Goode George Washington Hotel James P. Reardon C. Richmond Howard Shockey Henry P. Kern, Jr Ellis Ford Golf Club

Kiwanis to Hear Delegate Reports at Lunch

Kiwanis Club will hold a weekly luncheon tomorrow at 12 15 p m at the George Washington Hotel. Delegates to the Kiwanis International Convention in Canada will report along with the local club's committee chairmen.

Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Kiwanis International Canada

Hymn Sing at Gainesboro Methodist Church

A hymn sing will be held at Gainesboro Methodist Dock on July 30 at 7 30 p m DST. Sponsored by the MYF with several church groups quartets and solos. Harold Adams serves as MYF president.

Gainesboro Methodist Dock MYF Harold Adams

Little Garden Club meets with Berryville host

The Little Garden Club met Friday with Mrs. Joseph Dorsey of Berryville. Mrs. H D Robinson Jr won a blue ribbon in the Special-for-the-Day class. Mrs. Joe Dorsey took a blue ribbon for her mass arrangement. Mrs. John Minnegerode won blue ribbons for her snapdragon and zinnia specimens and a red ribbon for her roses. Mrs. Irvan OConnell spoke on judging.

Little Garden Club Joseph Dorsey Berryville H. D. Robinson, Jr Joe Dorsey John Minnegerode Irvan O’connell

Calendar of July events for Winchester organizations

Daylight times listed. July 18 events include Board of Zoning Appeals at City Hall 4 p.m. Welcome Wagon Family Picnic at Lions Shelter 6:30 p.m. Board of Control at 1336 Commerce St 7:30 p.m. Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Eagles Auxiliary SPCA Doe Club Stephens City Fire Co at fire hall. July 19 schedules show Negro Nursery Board 10 a.m. Kiwanis at George Washington Hotel 12:15 p.m. Garden Club at S Washington St 2:30 p.m. Jayceeettes at Lee Jackson 6:30 p.m. Shenandoah Numismatic Club at WMB 7:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Winchester Golf Club 8 p.m. Lodge 867 BPOE at Elks Home.

Winchester Board of Zoning Appeals City Hall Lions Shelter Board of Control of Exchange Club Commerce St Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Eagles SPCA George Washington Hotel Doe Club Elks Home Stephens City Fire Co Fire Hall Negro Nursery Board Kiwanis Club Winchester Clarke Garden Club Lozier S. Washington St Jayceeettes Lee- Jackson Shenandoah Numismatic Club Wmb Duplicate Bridge Winchester Golf Club BPOE

Children's Art Class Underway by Blue Ridge Chapter

Mrs James Madden assists Kenny Yost at a regular session of the Blue Ridge Chapter Virginia Museum of Fine Arts children’s art class. The program runs each Tuesday and Thursday at Christ Church Parish Hall with over 20 children enrolled.

Ghter W. Clayton Anderson Blue Ridge Virginia Muse Um of Fine Arts Christ Church Parish Hall Dick Bond

Miss Marks Weds Harry Lionberger in Braddock Street Chapel

Miss Elizabeth L. Marks of this city married Harry B. Lionberger Jr. of Strasburg on Saturday at 2 30 in the Chapel of Braddock Street Methodist Church. The Rev Jacob H Mast officiated. The bride, in white pique, and orchid corsage, is secretary for the State Education Department’s Vocational Rehabilitation Division. Lionberger, son of the late Mr and Mrs Harry B Lionberger of Page County, works for the American Viscose Corporation. They will reside at 323 N Braddock St after a southern wedding trip.

Elizabeth L. Marks Harry B. Lionberger Jr Strasburg Braddock Street Methodist Church Jacob H. Mast Lionberger James William Marks Rockbridge County State Department of Education Harry B. Lionberger Page County American Viscose Corporation N. Braddock St

War Memorial Building Evening Schedule

Open Lounge at Kiwanis Shelter 7 30 to 10 p m Tuesday Quota Club Lions Shelter 6 p m Welcome Wagon 6 30 p m

Births July 14 to several couples report adds seven newborns

Birth notices list seven newborns from July 14 to July 16. Kevin Todd Braithwaite arrives to Mr and Mrs Treamwell Braithwaite of 141 Allison Ave. Claudette Virginia Adams to Mr and Mrs David Lee Adams of Rt. 2. Cecil Loring Renner's boy to Mr and Mrs Renner of Rt. 4. George Gregory Hower to Mr and Mrs Eugene Hower of 10 Richards Ave. a girl to Mr and Mrs Richard Alva Pence of Rt. 2 Edinburg. Marshall Lynn Heare to Mr and Mrs Lowell Desmond Heare of Rt. 2. a girl to Mr and Mrs Thomas Joe Howerton of Boyce.

Treamwell Hiawatha Braithwaite Allison Ave Kevin Todd Braithwaite Marvene Wilda Snyder David Lee Adams Rt. 2 Claudette Virginia Adams Maria Fatina Batista Cecil Loring Renner Rt. 4 Renner Virginia Margaret M Lowell Desmond Heare Marshall Lynn Heare Loretta Elaine Link Thomas Joe Howerton Boyce Howerton Janet Kay Cotey

Etiquette Q&A on return visits and dating cues

Roberta Lee advises on timely neighbor calls and graceful exit hints for guests. A young woman can cite curfew to end visits, and a divorced woman may choose to discard or keep her wedding ring per her preference.

Substituting Milk and Butter for Light Cream in Recipes

When light cream is unavailable, use milk with a small amount of butter to approximate fat content. Melt or whisk butter into milk to reach a richer texture suitable for cooking and baking.

Auction by Firemen to Sell Wide Variety of Items

Berryville firemen sponsor an auction at the Community Building tomorrow at 5 30 p m with items including lambs calves cakes a heatrola lawn chairs picnic table and automobile accessories Also a cake walk pony rides free fire truck rides and prepared foods. Call 2981 to donate or claim items. Weather not a factor.

Berryville John H. Enders

County Firemen View Training Films At July Meet

Frederick County firemen attended a July meeting of the Frederic County Firemen's Association at the Clearbrook Fire Hall. About 20 firefighters from six of seven member companies watched Train We Must and Fire on the Farm. They discussed proposed identification cards and automobile marks for use at fire scenes. Attendance: Clearbrook four, Middletown two, Stephens City two, Round Hill three, Gainesboro two, Shawnee seven. Gore reported no attendance. Calls reported: Clearbrook one, Stephens City one, Gainesboro one. Gore no report. Next meeting set for Aug. 21 at Middletown.

Frederick County Frederic County Firemen’s Association Clearbrook Middletown Gore Stephens City Round Hill Gainesboro Shawnee

Community Notices and Family Events Mix in Local Roundup

Out of town wedding guests and anniversaries populate this local notice page. Names include Arthur Downes and Morgantown, Virginia garden clubs, Lutz of Sarasota, and Ludw igs in Alexandria. Births in Alexandria and Winchester area cited, plus hometown visits, anniversary surpris es, and a camp return by John Bennett.

Church Groups Plan Thursday Gatherings and Exhibit

Group 3 of the CYF at Cork Street Christian Church meets Thursday at 6 p.m. CST for a picnic supper at Mrs. Mary Martin's home. The Colonial Garden Club convenes at Mrs Haslup Revell on Middle Road with the exhibit Party Piece available from 2 p.m. and a member picnic at 6:30. The WSCS of Market Street Methodist Church also meets Thursday at the church.

CYF Cork Street Colonial Garden Club Haslup Revell Middle Road

New Finish for All Floors in Hardware Ad

An automotive surface finish ingredient promotes a waxless floor seal called Seal Gloss. It claims acrylic composition, non yellowing, slip resistance, water spot resistance, and long durability. Easy to apply on vinyl to preserve color and beauty from Miller's Hardware.

Community service service at the church and union ties

At 7 30 p m tonight a church service will honor Mrs Lawrence Fauver who will preside for ten years before joining the Machinists Union in 1947. He was born in Wakefield Massachusetts. Leonard Wibberly comments on the peace treaty and Irish history in Honolulu.

Lawrence Fauver Machinists Union Wakefield Mass Honolulu Leonard Wibberly Canse

Also Mentioned on This Page

Deborah Ward Washington, D.C Kernstown Meist Church Bert Tusing Elizabeth Ivy Stine Piles Richard Jaycee-ette Rummage Sale Jaycee-ettes E. Piccadilly St Kiwanis Gainesboro Methodist Church Mannequins Elby Nancy Pennypacker James Madden Kenny Yost J. H. Yost, Jr Mary Caroline Anderson Miss Marks Harry Lionberger Roberta Lee Gaunt Drug Store Davis Cleaners Boscawen W. S. Sargent National Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital Martha Elizabeth Rowe Donald Allen Downes Arthur Downes Arthur Downes, Jr James Knotts Morgantown W. Va Homer B. Hart Hudson, Mich Richard Baumgardner Richard, Terry Ruth Dennis Deboard Greencastle Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs John Bradford, Jr John Pennypacker Richard Lewis Harley C. Lutz Sarasota, Fla Ronald Clarke Ludwig Washington Ave Alexandria Roger Clark Ludwig Robyn Ann Renner Glenn Luttrell Bunny Lindy Linda Willey Charlottesville Bel-Air Farm M. H. Hausenfluck White Post Miss Willey Sudan Hausenfluck Ann Cover Kern Harry R. Kern, Jr Judy Booker Roanoke Miss Kern Miss Booker St. Catherine’s School Richmond Edwin R. Clevenger W. Boscawen St Tampa Fla E. H. Jew John Ridge WAY of Michael Wayne Ridgeway Dolores Dale Wolford Harry Chap Gary Albert Jones Bunker Hill Mr. Jones Ily, Ky John Bennett Bradford Bennett Cork St. Christian Cyf Picnic Market Street WSCS Market Street Methodist Church Miller’s HDWE Loudouns Amherst St Timberlakes Shoecenter Jadies’ & Children’s Footwear Loudoun & Boscawen Sts Loudoun Winchester Manassas Front Royal Waynesboro
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