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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1959

Page

8

Omen Chairs and Tables Feature Wedge Shape for Grouping

The News W for Omen describes chairs and companion tables designed with wedge shapes to enable circle grouping and enhance circulation. The design aims to improve space use and social interaction while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic.

June Marriage License Sales Near Peak

The first half of 1989 in Winchester and Frederick County shows the second highest period in five years for marriage licenses issued. City total in June reached 348. Frederick County 103, with Pennsylvanians comprising the largest source of licenses and June totals marking a year high.

Winchester Frederick County Peyton J. Marshall Lee N. Whitacre Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Virginia Maryland North Carolina New York New Jersey Kentucky Massachusetts Colorado Iowa Michigan Arizona Alabama

Galloway Addresses Clarke County Legion Auxiliary

Joe Galloway, president of the Clarke County Association for Handicapped Children, spoke to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit in Berryville about the association’s purpose and training programs. The unit endorsed integrating the program into the public school system and named committees for hospital welfare publicity and event planning. Plans include a Milt Grant Show on August 1 and a rummage sale July 25 at the Community Building with various goods for sale. Patsy Kirby and Sandra Kercheval, Girls State delegates, to report at a later meeting.

Berryville Joe Galloway Clarke County Jack Enders Chester Rosenberry Andrew LaVelle J. W. Olcott William Baxter Patsy Kirby Sandra Kercheval Girls State

Calendar of events for July at Stonewall and Nearby Venues

July events list shows 7 30 p m Bee s 4 H Club at Stonewall School and 8 p m Women of Moose at Moose Home. July 2 8 p m Woodmen of the World and Eagles at their halls. Open house for teenagers Friday 7 to 11 p m at War Memorial Building.

Stonewall Stonewall School Women of Moose Moose Home Woodmen The All P.m Aean Order of Eagles Eagles War Memorial

Conner Reunion at Kiwanis Shelter Sunday

The 10th annual Conner descendants reunion for Isaac and Sarah Conner will be held Sunday at the Kiwanis Shelter. Sunday School starts 10:30 with Kenneth Armstrong of this city teaching. Relatives are invited and asked to bring picnic lunches for 12:30 p.m. serving.

Isaac Sarah Conner Kiwanis Shelter Kenneth Armstrong

Red Bud Evangelical Brethren Church Homecoming This August

The Red Bud Evangelical Brethren Church announced a homecoming event to be held on a Sunday in August. Details on exact date and time were not provided in the available text.

Red Bud

Wilson Fellowship Picnic And Swim At Rouss Park

The Wilson Fellowship class of the First Presbyterian Church hosts a swimming party and picnic at Rouss Park tomorrow at 5 pm.

First Presbyterian Church Rouss Park

Foreign brides by state counts in Frederick County

The record lists foreign brides by origin with Italy France Austria and Canada among the brides. Frederick County totals show Pennsylvania 62 Virginia 15 West Virginia 12 Ohio 9 Maryland 2 and single arrivals from Florida and New York. The sole foreign bride hailed from Mexico.

South France Italy Austria Canada Frederick County Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia Ohio Maryland Florida New York Mexico

Local Social News Highlights Busy Berryville Shower and Gatherings

Miss Joyce Marie Crosen inspires a miscellaneous shower honoring her upcoming marriage to Gary Francis Yost. Attendees include Evelyn Holliday and Mrs Marvin Meyers plus many Crosen family members and friends. Also noted are birth announced Lyndon Frederick for Mr and Mrs Andrew of Jones and a Cedarmeade picnic honoring Bruce Ruby family moving to Pennsylvania. Visitors and Neff reunion details wrap the social snapshot.

Evelyn Holliday Marvin Meyers Joyce Marie Crosen Gary Francis Yost Randall Omps Lowell Harmison Boyd Ramey Montana Crosen Troy Eudy Ernest Batt Benny Stotler George Crosen Janet and Louise Crosen Elwood Hovermale Hunter Sencindiver Joshua Place Alan Dick Effie Place Phyllis Dick Goldie Holliday Wallie Mauzy Walter Baker Vermont Crosen Shirley Crosen Andrew of Jones Route 1 Berryville Lyndon Frederick Ina Mae Fluckiger Bruce Ruby Cedarmeade Pennsylvania Shade’s Park Herbert Watson John Campbell Kenneth Rudd Edward Whittle Stuart Nottingham Leo Lewis Robert Lewis L. L. Kincaid Ralph Lamp Carol Jean W .W. Armstrong Karen George Teel Mary Lou Teel

Evening gowns highlight contrasts from New York fashion show

Brianne Birkett models two stark looks from the House of Edward Abbott shown at the New York Dress Institute fall fashion events. One copper brocade sheath with a chiffon sari stole, the other a black velvet short sheath with a strapped bare back, both designed by Wilson Folmar.

Brianne Birkett Edward Abbott New York Dress Institute Wilson Folmar

Local Families Gather for Baptism and Visitors

A lengthy list of relatives and neighbors from multiple towns attended a family event in Timberville and surrounding areas. The infant Donna Lynn Engle, daughter of Harrison Engle and Shelby Jean Wine, was named. Larry Shifflett, son of Russell and, is a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital.

Harrison Engle Route 2 Berryville Donna Lynn Engle Shelby Jean Wine Larry Shifflett Russell Shifflett Greenspring Winchester Memorial Hospital

Modern Etiquette Tips From Roberta Lee

Roberta Lee notes airplane seats are not reserved and are first come first served with seating comfort similar. Sitting over the wing may offer a poorer ride while seating near the tail can be rougher. A single traveler should not take a paired seat when a single remains to avoid splitting up couples. Fork size is flexible with medium forks acceptable. Wedding photographs expenses are typically borne by the bride's family.

Career Girl Is Still Going Strong at 80

At 80 Dr. Lillian Gilbreth, famed efficiency expert and author of Cheaper by the Dozen, winds up a 10 week overseas tour to study time and motion in hospitals and institutions. She spoke at Wright Patterson Air Force Base on energy use and homemaker efficiency. The renowned engineer urged travelers and libraries abroad to engage with American knowledge during visits.

Dayton Ohio Lillian Gilbret Gilbreth School of Logistics Wright- Patterson Air Force Base Air Force Istanbul Turkey Athens Greece U. S United States

William Loring editor artist dies at 64

William Riley Loring an editorial artist for the Chicago American for 16 years died Wednesday at his suburban Evanston home. He had a 40 year career as a newspaper artist and previously worked for the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Daily Oklahoman in Oklahoma City.

Chicago William Riley Loring Chicago American Evanston Cleveland Plain Dealer Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City

White Hall News Briefs Report A Busy Weekend

Mrs. Paul Merica and daughters with several relatives visited the Charlie Daw son family. Wedding attendees included Mrs. Willie Dawson and Mrs. Parmalee Crim of Inwood, W Va. Others visited or stayed with local residents, plus the newly formed Junior Church Workers held an ice cream festival with good turnout.

White Hall Paul Merica Karen Debbie Ora Hottle Lena Omps Myrta Pease Whitacre Charlie Dawson Willie Dawson Parmalee Crim Inwood W.va Carole Wilt Boliva W. Va Carter Luttrell Floyd Luttrell Ernest Milburn Ricky Lloyd Milburn Benny Strother Beckie Cathy

Births July 21 three local families welcomed newborns

Birth notices report a boy for Ronnie Lewis McDonald and wife Faye Denson of Front Royal named Michael Brian. Leland Richard Williamson and Betty Lou Priest of Bentonville welcome a girl. Raymond Clifford Gibbs and Christine Elizabeth Jobe of White Post welcome a girl.

Ronnie Lewis McDonald Route 2 Front Royal Michael Brian Leland Richard Williamson Bentonville Williamson Betty Lou Priest Raymond Clifford Gibbs Route 1 White Post Gibbs Christine Elizabeth Jobe

Lady Criminal Lawyer Finds Reward in Human Element

Montreal Pearl Char netsky describes criminal law as demanding yet satisfying. She highlights the human element of cases and notes pride when clients are acquitted. She balances marriage to Hyman Berger with running her own practice after last year.

Montreal Pearl Charnetsky Hyman Berger Ege

Often Misspelled Session Meanings

This note lists two common senses of session with distinct uses in legal and political contexts. The first refers to granting or ceding rights or property, while the second denotes a formal sitting or gathering for deliberation or discussion.

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

An English lesson by W. L. Gordon explains common word usage and pronunciation. It contrasts fewer and less, mispronounces phrases like cause celebre, and offers synonyms and a daily word parabolic with parabolic examples.

W. L. Gordon

Cattle Guard Fire Hazard in Cayuta Pastures

In Cayuta New York a herd of about 100 beef cattle patrols pastures along Cotton Hanlon Lumber Rail to keep grass down and prevent fire risk. The herd has grown from 20 in 1943 and serves as living firebreaks during dry late summers.

Cayuta N.Y

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Galloway Clarke County Legion Auxiliary Mrs Lulu Williams Fee Hall Conner Red Bud Service Calif K. E. Thomas J. E. McAboy Virginia Beach Mary Wilkins Opequon Earl Lantz Junior Hamilton Mountain Falls Edith Kenny Ruth Ann Margaret Kernstown Neff Elizabeth Furnace Nevin Neff Thomas Rose Sterling Ethel Davis Rhea Bragg Purcell Cather Loudoun St Ross Bruny Myrtle Neff Fairfax Wayne German Willie German Frankie Weeks Springfield Ray Hollar Emma Neff Linville Hazel Binker Donna Hough Muncie Ind Russell Branner Elwood Branner James Mason Walter Mason Paul Tusing Lawrence Rinker Timberville Don Smith Betty Neff Alexandria Frank Chrisman Edgar Vandermark St. David’s Church Ruth Hensley Edinburg Roberta Lee By Betty A. Dietz Dayton News William Loring Castile Gaunt's Drug Store C & S Bank the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Stephenson Methodist Church VOC Timberlake Shoecenter Florsheim Loudoun & Boscawen Sts Your Northern Virginia Power CO Berryville — Strasburg
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