VEW Auxiliary Holds July Meeting and Plans
The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2123 met at the Post home with President Elsie Rinker presiding. A Department Convention report was given and Evelyn Vaughan of Chase City was elected Department president. Plans include a rummage sale and collecting Christmas trims for hospital work. The next meeting is August 19 at 8 p.m. at 430 Virginia Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Grim
The
Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars
Charles O. Rinker
Auxiliary
Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post Home
Elsie Rinker
Department
Evelyn Vaughan
Chase City
Council of Administration
Natural Bridge
Detroit
Mich
Martha Baker
Virginia Ave
Stonewall HDC Plans Luncheon Demonstration
The Stonewall Home Demonstration Club will meet Wednesday at 11:45 a.m. in the Lions Shelter at Recreation Park for a picnic luncheon. Members bring own place settings. Mrs. Gwendolyn Lunsford will demonstrate Selection, Use and Care of Small Kitchen Appliances. Hosts are Mrs. Garnetta Anderson and Mrs. Phyllis Dyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Home Demonstration Club
Lions Shelter
Recreation Park
Gwendolyn Lunsford
Garnetta Anderson
Phyllis Dyer
Garden Club Holds Meeting at Mrs. French Lee Home
Old Fredericktown Garden Club gathered with president Mrs. Donald Stewart presiding. Mrs. Bradford Bennett reported on city trash receptacles and coordinating business donations. Ribbons were awarded for Mass Blue Yellow and Line events. next meeting to be a picnic at Mrs. Wilkie Hunt’s home.
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Old
Fredericktown
Strader
Alan Peery
Lawrence Trice
Stewart
Wilkie Hunt
Weekday Kindergarten Registration Opens at Highland Church
Highland Memorial Presbyterian Church invites children entering first grade in September to enroll. Registration is available by phone at 662-0183 or 667-2059.
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Highland Memorial Presbyterian Church
Basket Help Keeps Kids Out of Parent’s Game
The father cut away the bottom of an old round plastic clothes basket and attached it to the opposite garage wall at a reachable height. The two older boys play basketball using a hoop mounted on one side while the three youngest children now join a separate game on the other side without interrupting the seniors.
Community Club and Lodge Events Schedule
A listing of local gatherings includes Toastmass Club and Comrad Golden Rule classes at 6 30 p m, Lions Shelter picnic, Loyal Order of Moose and Rebekah Lodge meetings at 8 p m, Alcoholics Anonymous at First Baptist Church, Fremont Street Nursery at 10 a m, Kiwanis at George Washington Hotel 12 15 p m, Winchester Rifle and Pistol Club pistol night 7 p m and Lodge 867 BPOE at Elks Home 8 p m, Blue Ridge Twirlers at WMB.
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Comrad
Lions Shelter
Loyal Order of Moose
Rebekah Lodge
Alcoholics Anonymous
First Baptist Church
Fremont St. Nursery
Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Winchester Rifle and Pistol Club
Lodge
BPOE
Elks Home
Blue Ridge Twirlers
WMB
July 18 and 20 births reported in multiple families
Wirths announces a boy Timothy Wayne born July 18 to Lester Elwood Barton and Ruth Ritter in Clearbrook. Several other families report newborn girls and boys with listed parents and residence, including Beth Ann Whitacre, Wayne Allen Mills, Dwayne Edward Keller, Lisa Dawn Kerns, Ronald Maurice Strosnider Jr, Sharron Lynn Poston, Charles Emory Barr, John Michael Sullivan, and Jeffery Allen Boyce, across Virginia and West Virginia locations.
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Lester Elwood Barton
Clearbrook
Timothy Wayne
Barton
Ruth Virginia Ritter
Glenn Clayton Whitacre
Amherst St
Beth Ann
Whitacre
Linda Marie Pugh
Donald Wayne Mills
Front Royal
Wayne Allen
Mills
Melanie Lynn Agnew
Michael Edward Keller
Wardensville
W. Va
Dwayne Edward
Keller
Sarah Ann Cooper
Ralph Lee Elliott
Gore
Lisa Dawn
Elliott
Rosalie Virginia Sirbaugh
Robert Oklind Kerns
Kenneth Eugene Poston
Middleburg
Sharron Lynn
Poston
Wyoma Jean Trussell
Roy Lee Barr
Route 6
College Park
Charles Emory
Barr
Sarah Jane Bryan
John Robert Sullivan
Woodland Ave
John Michael
Sullivan
Joan Marie Kelchner
Robert Wallace Burch
Summit Point
Burch
Linda Gail Hill
Deborah Ann Brown Weds George Steven Hoover
Miss Deborah Ann Brown and George Steven Hoover were married in a July 7 candlelight ceremony at Cork Street Christian Church. The couple now reside at 101 Locust Ave following a reception at the bride’s home and a yellow linen wedding trip outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald DeWitt Brown
Deborah Ann
George Steven Hoover
Charles Willard
Cork Street
Janice Brown
George Frederick Hoover
Mrs. Hoover
Locust Ave
UCT Meeting Time Set By Handley Council 634
United Commercial Travelers group UCT Council 634 will hold a meeting Friday at 8 p.m. at the Lions Shelter in Recreation Park. The notice urges members to attend and discuss local lodge matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Council
United Commercial Travelers
Lions Shelter
Recreation Park
Hart and Carper Wed in Montague Ave Church
Kathryn Diane Hart and Marvin Lee Carper married on June 28 at 3 pm in Montague Avenue United Methodist Church with Rev. Norman A. Compton officiating. The bride is daughter of Raymond J. Hart and wife of Greenwood Heights. groom is son of John S. Carper Sr. of Stephens City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Diane Hart
Marvin Lee Carper
Montague Avenue United Methodist Church
Norman A. Compton
Carper
Raymond J. Hart
Greenwood Heights
Mr. Carper
John S. Carper
Stephens City
Joseph F. White
Richmond
Virginia Conference
White
Duke University
Durham
N.C
Pamela Fuchs Weds John B Carr Jr in Memphis Ceremony
Miss Pamela Fuchs became the bride of John Barnes Carr Jr at Grace St. Luke's Episcopal Church Memphis Tennessee on July 6. The couple resides in Memphis after a wedding trip to California. Carr is with E F Hutton and Co. investment brokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamela Fuchs
John B.carr,jr
John Barnes Carr, Jr
Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Memphis
Tenn
Miss Fuchs
William Woodrow Fuchs
McKenzie , Tenn
Mr. Carr
John B. Carr
Winchester
Clarksdale, Miss
Brinkley Morton
Charles Louis Lehning III
Jacksonville
Fla
Harry F. Byrd
William W. Fuchs
Paul Craft
Rivermont Club
California
Williford
E. F. Hutton and Co
Annual Baker Reunion Held at Woodstock Recreation Park
The 28th annual Baker Reunion took place July 14 at Woodstock Recreation Park with 65 attendees. Officers elected include President Albert Baker and Vice President Daniel Baker. prizes awarded for oldest lady and man, largest family, newest married couple, and youngest child. Entertainment by Jack Rickard family and The Weins. Closing prayers followed the group singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock Recreation Park
Albert Baker
Daniel Baker
Cornelia Funkhouser
Ruth Steele
Rob Baker
Dallas Baker
Hammond
Mary Hammond
E. W. Steele
Carl Baker
Charles Funkhouser
Donald DeHaven
Judy Baker
Nathan Wade Baker
Jack Rickard
the Weins
Karla
Debbie Hershman
Senior Citizens Hold Club Picnic
More than 150 members and guests attended the Senior Citizens Club picnic at the Exchange Shelter. Mrs. Roy Larrick led the committees as special events chairman. The War Memorial Building garden near the new swimming pool is in bloom and open for viewing. The next regular meeting is set for the second Tuesday in August. Guests and new members are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senior Citizen’s Club
Exchange Shelter
Roy Lars Rick
War Memorial
Chalkboard door sparks family fun at home
Reader notes chalkboard paint on a doorway inspired kids to draw and solve problems while the mother uses chalk for messages. A reader shares relief on cutting fabric with a glove over the hand and others suggest tips such as a pincher clothespin to remove sticker residue and a plastic straw added to sprayer bottles to reach the bottom.
Virginia Crop Outlook Mixed as Rain Varies Across State
The Virginia Crop Reporting Service reports a generally favorable outlook for the season though rainfall shortfalls in many areas threaten crops. Eastern Shore saw excessive rain damaging some fresh market tomatoes while butter beans and snap beans gained, potatoes edged down, and home grown tomatoes eased. Local corn expects good supplies barring bad weather with emphasis on rapid market movement. The article notes quick refrigeration and timing to preserve corn flavor.
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Virginia Crop Reporting Service
United States
Virginia
Montague Avenue WSCS Circle Meets at Kiwanis Shelter
The Woman's Society of Christian Service Circle No 2 of Montague Avenue United Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Kiwanis Shelter. Members are asked to bring lunch and participate in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Montague Avenue United Methodist Church
Kiwanis
Community Notes Highlight Sutton Visitors and Local Events
The column details visits by the Sutton family from Summerville and relatives from Lynchburg. It notes a christening at Christ Episcopal Church with family dress dating to 1821 and lists godparents. Other items include travel news, Legion Auxiliary activities, a Virginia conference talk, and an upcoming wedding at First Presbyterian Church.
Teen-age Swim Club Members Place in Meet
The Teen-Age Swim Club competed in the 10th Annual Invitational Age Group Swimming Meet at Waynesboro on Saturday. Miss Vicki Pasco won third in the 55 yard freestyle and sixth in the 55 yard breaststroke in Class B girls 12 and under. Miss Karen Strawson finished eighth in the 55 yard breaststroke in the 11 to 12 group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesboro
Vicki Pasco
Karen Strawson
Miss Pasco
Miss Strawson
Makes Eating With FALSE TEETH Easier
Advertisement claims clinical tests show FASTEETH makes dentures up to 35 percent more effective when sprinkled on plates. It says the product helps dentures stay firmer and more comfortable with no sour taste, aiding denture odor control. Recommends seeing a dentist and buying at drug counters.
Miss Golightly Weds Rodney Singhas in May 3 Ceremony
Wanda Jean Golightly became Mrs. Rodney Allen Singhas on May 3 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. She is the daughter of Douglas and (Mrs.) Golightly of Route 1. a 1968 James Wood High School graduate employed at Gaunt’s Drug Store. Rodney Singhas, son of Austin and (Mrs.) Singhas, is a Clarke County High School ’67 graduate and works at Doubleday Inc. in Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Jean Golightly
Rodney
Shorty) Allen Singhas
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Frank A. VanBrunt
Singhas
Douglas B. Golightly
Route 1
James Wood High School
Gaunt’s Drug Store
Austin T. Singhas
Clarke County High School
Doubleday Inc
Berryville
Floral map embroidery patterns offered by Alice Brooks
Advertisement for educational and decorative embroidery patterns including a floral map of the 50 states. Includes pattern 7319 16 by 26 inches, price 50 cents plus 15 cents mailing, requests mail to Alice Brooks Winchester Evening Star New York. Also lists needlecraft catalog items and prices for quilts afghans and books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Brooks
Winchester Evening Star
Needlecraft Dept
P.O
Old Chelseaton
New York
N.Y
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VEW Auxiliary
Doris Spicer
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Vernie Taylor
Bfgoodrich
Garden Club
Smoot Carter
Carter
Fray
Fred Larrick
Donald Stewart
Mass
W.R
Highland Church
Catardeb
Paul Garner Anderson
Route
Mark Todd
Anderson
Mary Edna Ridings
Ronald Maurice Strosnider
Cecil Sr
Ronald Maurice, Jr
James Calvin Boyce
Mountain Falls
Jeffery Allen
Miss Brown
G. S. Hoover
Mrs
George Hoover
UCT
Miss Hart
Marvin Carper
Wardensville High School
Monroe College of Business
O'Sullivan Rubber Corporation
Virginia National Guard
O’sullivan Rubber Corporation
Great Smokey Mountains
George Jones Harris
Memphis State University
Heloise
Helen Meiners
Philip Berner
K. Lawler
Rosemarie O'Mara
King Features Syndicate
Tne
Virginia B. Duesberry
Virginia Department of Agriculture Market News Service
Montague Ave
WSCS
Barbara
Becky Sutton
Richard Sutton
Summerville, S.C
Robert Sutton
E. Whitlock Ave
Mr. Sutton
Ronald Frederick Kerns
Ronald Frederick, Jr
Lynchburg
Kerns
John W. Riley
Christ Episcopal Church
John A. Baden
Louise Gibson Riley
Baltimore
Janice Kern
J. William Riley III
William Tate Ayler
Roanoke
Ronald C. Anderson
Germany
Sadie E. Melvin
John Kline
Andersons
Carmichael
Calif
Dorothy Melvin
Margie
D. V. Melvin
Route 5
Pineville
Claude Grim
Nettle Carbaugh
American Legion Auxiliary Convention
Thomas J. Gear
Hampton
Miss Carbaugh
Grim
Eugene Combs
Donald
Cynthia
Betterdorf
Iowa
Ronnie Combs
Route 3
Phillip E, Lewis and
Lisa
Forbidden Caverns
Gatlinburg, N.C
Marguerite Lee Reich
Edward Reich
E. Pall Mall Sr
University of Virginia Hospital
Charlottesville
Jean Upshur Johnson
Jacob Lee Johnson
Henry Presley Kernal
First Presbyterian Church
Fred Strawson
Minota Ruebush
Waynesboro Sharks
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Miss Golightly
R. A. Singhas
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