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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1959

Page

6

Infant Amy Stephanie Anders born in Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs John Stanley Anders of Boyce announce the birth of daughter Amy Stephanie on July 22 at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Anders is the former Ellen Virginia Suddith.

John Stanley Anders Boyce Memorial Hospital Amy Stephanie Anders Ellen Virginia Suddith Mark Andes South Boston First Congregational Christian Church Donald William Maphis Rande Sue Maphis Miss Sue Pancake Richard E. Huff College Circle Staunton Richard, II Huff Commonwealth of Virginia Everette D. Kline Virginia Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital

Girls Athletic Association Picnic at Clearbrook Park

The G A A held a July picnic at Clearbrook Woolen Company's Park with swimming and supper. Committee chair Martha Rees led the dining team assisted by Mrs. George Moyer Mrs. John Gregory Mrs. Robert Dale and Mrs. Carl Rotz. Attendees included numerous members and guests such as Mrs. Charles Lillis Mrs. Marshall Boyd and others.

Girls Athletic Association Clearbrook Woolen Company Martha Rees George Moyer John Gregory Robert Dale Carl Rotz Charles Lillis Marshall Boyd Donald Bush Herbert Aman Roy Wickes, Jr Arthur Spaid Richard Rosenberger Jack Widmyer Wallace Dill Edward Miller Robert Newman Jack Barnhart

Please Phone Your Social Items To Mrs. Lulu Williams

Local social column item requests readers to call Mrs. Lulu Williams at MO 2-3419 to share announcements and notes for inclusion in the paper’s social page.

Mrs Lulu Williams

Calendar of July Local Club Meetings and Events

Community clubs and organizations schedule events from July 27 to 29. Firemen's Executive Association Lions Exchange Club and Kiwanis clubs meet at multiple venues including George Washington Hotel and City Hall. Social and service groups plan picnics dinners and dances with meetings at Moose Home and the War Memorial Building Junior nurse graduation noted.

Firemen’s Executive Association South End Madison Lodge McKinley Eastern Star City Hall George Washington Hotel Lions Club Exchange Club Loyal Order of Moose Moose Home Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous First Baptist Church

List of guests at the McKee event

Eugene McKee hosts a gathering with a long guest list including Beverly vers, Douglas DeHaven, Wesley Crisman, Kathryn Sullivan, James Carbaugh, Arthur Braithwaite, Orville Wine, Wallace Wiener, William Thompson Jr, Edna Hyde, Donald Long, Robert Jasper, George Garber, B J Sager, Delbert Sibert, William Duncan, Chester Luttrell, Wendell Seldon, Lucille Sencindiver and attendees Mrs Marvin Goodman and Mrs Donald Philbin.

Eugene McKee Beverly Beavers Douglas DeHaven Wesley Crisman Kathryn Sullivan James Carbaugh Arthur Braithwaite Orville Wine Wallace Wiener William Thompson, Jr Edna Hyde Donald Long Robert Jasper George Garber B. J. Sager Delbert Sibert William Duncan Chester Luttrell Wendell Seldon

Rebekahs Call All Members to Winchester Lodge Meeting

All members of Winchester Rebekah Lodge 21 are requested to attend the regular meeting at the Lodge Hall Tuesday at 8 p.m. Important business concerning the degree team will be discussed.

Winchester Rebekah

Narcisso Bassols dies after bicycle fall in Mexico City

Narcisso Bassols a 62 year old leftist politician cabinet minister and diplomat died Friday from a fractured skull after a bicycle fall in Mexico City.

Mexico City Narcisso Bassols

Neff and Holliday Families Welcome Newborns

Rectortown couple Ira Daniel Neff II and Frances Louise Smith greet a son Ira Daniel Jr. at home. Franklin D Holliday and Colleen Love Snapp celebrate the arrival of a daughter Cathy Ann at 406 National Ave.

Ira Daniel Neff Rectortown Ira Daniel, Jr Neff Frances Louise Smith Franklin D. Holliday National Ave Cathy Ann Holliday Colleen Love Snapp

Greenwood News Briefs Highlight Church Events and Visits

Community notices report a church lawn yard party at 5 p.m. on Wednesday to raise funds for a new furnace, the Sunday School picnic on July 19, and various visits among residents. Families including the Popes, Browns, and Kirbys are noted with social gatherings and a Home Demonstration Club picnic on July 18.

Mable Brown Greenwood Kenneth Whetzel John Dove Pennsylvania Harold Pope Thomas Brown Spring Grove Mr. Brown Mable Brown Pope J. W. Carlisle Valley Mill Road Carlisle Gilbert Brown William Sirk Dave Brown Son Davy Herbert Harmer North Federick Road Hilda Mason Crozet Mr. Pope Harry Gibson Valley Mill Home

Principal minerals of Israal listed

The article notes that Israal's principal minerals are limestone sulphur rock salt gypsum and sandstones.

Israal

Paris fashion show spotlights tunics and wasp waists

At Gres Paris the annual fall and winter collection features sculptured tunics and wasp waists with wide armholes and large sleeves. Reversible coats in heavy tweed or mohair, magnet shaped coats, belted tunic coats, and cape like bat wing sleeves dominate. Bright afternoon colors include cherry lemon turquoise absinthe while pink shines for evening.

Paris House of Gres Gres’ Forte

Antique horse drawn hearse sparks townwide intrigue

In Ogdensburg New Jersey Fred Hinkley an auctioneer and antiques collector showcases a 143 year old hand carved horse drawn hearse. He travels the town with a pair of horses and wears a black mourning suit drawing startled reactions from locals.

Ogdensburg N. J Winfred Hinkley Hinkley

Cedarville Ruritans Plan August Family Picnic

Cedarville District Ruritan Club members discussed a family picnic for August at their July meeting in Front Royal. Special guest Robert Simpson of Clearwater, a former member, attended with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Bowen, along with a delegation from the South Warren Raritan Club. State Forester Robert Dunn spoke, introduced by Warren County Agent Ben Weddle.

Front Royal Cedarville Ruritan Club Robert Simpson Clearwater, Fla Maurice Bowen South Warren

Mental Checkup Ordered for Boy After Shootings

A 13-year-old boy, Gordon Ellis, was held for psychiatric examination after firing a 30-30 rifle at his sleeping parents, Ted and Charlotte Ellis, in Tucumcari. Authorities say he showed no remorse as he was placed in the juvenile ward for evaluation. the parents were hospitalized in serious condition.

N. M. Ip Gordon Ellis Ted Ellis Charlotte Tucumcari General Hospital

Virginia Growers Set for July Summer Meeting in Adams County

Virginia fruit growers will join peers from West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania at Adams County Pennsylvania for the annual summer horticultural meeting July 28 and 29. The event hosted by the Fruit Growers Association of Adams County features orchard machinery displays tours of county orchards and a chicken barbecue with tours of experimental plots on the second day.

Virginia Adams County Fruit Growers Association West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania South Mountain Fairgrounds

Assistant Bank Cashier Heads Virginia Legion

Philip A. Wilhite an assistant cashier at Richmond Central National Bank was elected the Virginia American Legion commander at its 41st annual convention. L Eldon James Hampton was named national executive committeeman and Dr Thomas S Ely Jonesville was an alternate. Other leaders include Harold Evans Poquoson Ralph Barwick Chase City John W Easley Vernon Hill Calvin L Irvin Jr Madison Heights Murray York Springfield Allen J Lee Roanoke and L P Waskey Jr South Boston.

Richmond Virginia American Legion Philip A. Wilhite Central National Bank Wilhite L. Eldon James Hampton Thomas S. Ely Jonesville Harold Evans Poquoson Ralph Barwick Chase City John W. Easley Vernon Hill Calvin L. Irvin Jr Madison Heights Murray York Springfield Allen J. Lee Roanoke L. P. Waskey Jr South Boston

Ivan the Great becomes national sovereign in 1462

The first czar of Russia, Ivan the Great, rises as national sovereign in 1462, marking a turning point in Muscovite independence and centralized rule.

Russia Ivan the Great

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

English lesson notes common usage misused mispronounced and misspelled words. The article defines WHOEVER disparity and variations such as variable changeable mutable and irregular. It urges vocabulary growth with a daily word and gives an example of disparity in married tastes.

W. L. Gordon

Modern Etiquette Q and A on ushers and card handling

Roberta Lee notes etiquette for marrying in a new town. A man should invite a mix from his own friends or the bride’s circle to serve as ushers. Do not pick up cards before the deal is finished. it remains rude to touch cards early.

A. Noy

Composer George Gershwin Dies at Thirty Nine

Composer George Gershwin died at age 39 in 1937, leaving a lasting mark on American music with works spanning Broadway and concert stages. His death at a young age cut short a prolific career and altered the course of 20th century popular and classical songwriting.

George Gershwin

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