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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1956

Page

10

Calendar of events and student notices

Anne Womeldorf daughter of the Rev and Mrs G Raymond Womeldorf has completed her freshman year at King College in Bristol Suzanne Barr daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Barr will arrive today after completing her sophomore year at Longwood College

G. Raymond Womeldorf King College Bristol Herman Barr Longwood College Shirley Pope Herbert Pope Germain St Shenandoah College Conservatory of Music Dayton W. Cork St General Assembly Richmond Bridgewater College

Barbara Rowland to wed Karl McClung in June

Miss Barbara Cole Rowland of Berryville will marry Karl Preston McClung, son of Mr. and Mrs. Flory Preston McClung of Fayetteville, West Virginia. The couple met through Shenandoah Conservatory of Music where both study. They plan a June 17 wedding.

Barbara Rowland Charles L. Rowland Berryville Barbara Cole Karl Preston McClung Flory Preston McClung Fayetteville W. Va Miss Rowland Clarke County High School Madison College Shenandoah Conservatory of Music McClung Fayetteville High School Dayton

Miss Sloanker Weds Donald Borden in Macedonia Church

Miss Jeanette Slonaker and Mr. Donald Borden wed May 5 at 11 in Macedonia Methodist Church. Rev. David S. Garland officiated. Bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Hugh L. Slonaker. groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Leslie L. Borden. The couple plan a brief honeymoon and reside near the city.

Jeanette Slonaker Donald Borden Macedonia Methodist Church David S. Garland Hugh L. Slonaker Front Royal Road Mr. Borden Leslie L. Borden Opequon Borden James Wood High School Winchester Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Stephens City J. M. Steck

Young Woman Returns From Two Colleges After Year

Nancy Redd Quarles daughter of Mr and Mrs Gar land R Quarles Greystone Terrace arrived yesterday afternoon from Longwood College where she completed her junior year and from Westhampton College where she had completed her freshman year She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert B Grove of Amherst Street.

Garland R. Quarles Greystone Terrace Longwood College Westhampton College Robert B. Grove Amherst St Fred Sturm St. Joseph's College Emmitsburg

Local students return from college year end

Daughters and sons of local families conclude terms at various colleges. Read of entries from St Josephs College Emmitsburg Hampden Sydney Queens College Shenandoah Conservatory Bridgewater College and more detailing freshman sophomore and junior year completions and upcoming moves or roles.

Pleasant Valley Church to Host Yard Party on June 30

Pleasant Valley Evangelical United Brethren Church will hold a yard party at the church on June 30. Committees will be announced in the near future.

Howard's Chapel Howard’s Chapel Methodist Church Gainesboro Pleasant Valley Evangelical United Brethren Church

W.S.C.S. Meeting at Chestnut Grove Methodist Church

The W S C S of the Chestnut Grove Methodist Church will meet Saturday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Katherine DeHaven.

W.S.C.S Chestnut Grove Methodist Church Katherine DeHaven

Social notes highlight upcoming weddings and travel

Mr and Mrs George Spanos host a gathering at Oak Grove Clearbrook for daughter Janet Span os and Pete J Pappas ahead of their Sunday wedding. Dr and Mrs George D Jackson Rev G Raymond Womeldorf host a buffet at Presbyterian Manse for Ann Grabill and Robert Samuel Marshall whose wedding is June 6. Anne Woolfolk sails for four months to England Scotland Wales and Ireland attending festivals. Nevin H Fiery and Kenneth Hawes return from Bristol after Virginia Interment College commencement for daughter Katharine Womeldorf. Robert Pope of New Market names daughter Betty Jo Pone born May 30. Chris Spanos hosts bachelor party at Oak Grove for Pete J Pappas. Erma Godlove recuperating at home Welltown Pike. Marshall Lancaster of Fredericksburg visits Rosa Pannett. Joseph S Ducknall returns from Charlotte with daughter Margaret graduation. Erhart Lange and Kim Pepper Lange welcomed daughter. Diana Dallas Gray tops St Vincents Academy freshman class.

George Spanos Oak Grove Clearbrook Janet Spanos Pete J. Pappas George D. Jackson G. Raymond Womeldorf Presbyterian Manse Ann Grabill Robert Samuel Marshall Robert Pope New Market Memorial Hospital Betty Jo Pone Pope Margaret Norman

Camper Sisters Engaged in Double Berryville Ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. Percy R. Camper of Berryville announce engagements of their daughters Eleanor Jean to A/3e Roger Clay Garrett and Linda Ora to Cadet Lyle William Butler Jr. Both couples plan a July 22 double ceremony at Berryville Baptist Church.

Percy R. Campers Berryville Eleanor Jean Camper Roger Clay Garrett Linda Ora Camper Lyle William Butler Garrett Carl Garrett Boyce Butler Clarke County Eleanor Camper Clarke County High Westhampton College Richmond Clarke County High School U. S. Air Force Bilox Miss Linda Camper V. P. I. Blacksburg Berryville Baptist Church

Secrets of Charm by John Robert Powers

A long feature on posture contrasts young and older gait, urging good posture to look youthful. It stresses head up shoulders back and a brisk rhythmic walk, linking posture to health and appearance, and promotes a 10 cent booklet "Your Posture" via National Newspaper Service, Michigan City Indiana.

National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana

Births Report From Local Families

Birth notices list five newborn girls born to families including Campbell Madigan Beavers Fogle and Kerns. Each entry names parent names and former surnames, with addresses in streets and towns. The children arrive for couples in Winchester area communities.

John Campbell E. Piccadilly St Campbell Mae Hottle Merton Madigan Stephens City Madigan Valley Weatherholtz Francis Beavers North St Beavers Colleen DeHaven Ralph Fogle Lost River W. Va Fogle Leta Marie Shell Clifton Kerns Highland Ave Kerns Anna McFarland

Braddock Street Church Honors Graduates This Sunday

Braddock Street Methodist Church will honor high school graduates at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services. At 11 a.m. the Official Board installation will be led by Pastor Reverend Forrest Bedford Oglesby. Holy Communion will be observed at both services. Handley High grads include Betty Argenbright Ryland Carper Wayne Lineburg Samuel Long James Scott Dennis Shackelford Thomas Wolfe and James Wood graduate Mary Jo Dove.

Braddock Street Methodist Church Forrest Bedford Oglesby Handley High School Betty Argenbright Ryland Carper Wayne Lineburg Samuel Long

Modern Etiquette Q and A from Roberta Lee

Q A dummy at bridge may leave the table if necessary but should not wander about showing disinterest. Writing a note to congratulate an engaged girl is gracious and proper. A man should sign his full name rather than initials in social correspondence.

Lessons in English By W L Gordon

Instructional note from W L Gordon on proper usage misused phrases and pronunciation. It highlights among themselves, demonstrates spelling, synonyms, and a daily vocabulary goal with today's word execrable meaning detestable and accented on the first syllable.

W. L. Gordon

Jackson Hole Rebrands as Film Hub for Western Outlaws

Jackson Hole, Wyoming, shifts from a notorious hideout past to a bustling center for producing movies about outlaws. The town leverages its rugged scenery and frontier lore to attract filmmakers and studios seeking authentic Western atmospherics.

Jackson Hole Wyoming

Rosenberger and Guests Visit in Middletown Memorial Service Set

Rosenberger family guests Mr and Mrs H A Snapp and Mr Guy Frye visited Middletown relatives. C M Rosenberger visited Lomas Rosenberger and children. Ivan Miller visited Baker West Virginia relatives. Howard Allamong of Washington visited local kin. Ernest Shook and Ralph Frye's families hosted visitors. The annual memorial service will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at St John’s Lutheran Church.

St. John’s Lutheran Church

Miss Grim Plans Piano Pupils Recital at Sacred Heart

Miss Elizabeth Grim will present her piano class in a Sunday 8 p.m. recital in the hall of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Soloists and duets include Betsy Baker Sheri Gaines Bobby Gaines Jennifer Sue Geiman Carole Leonard Frances Leonard Pamela Ligon Barbara Loy Vicky Miller Sharon Moore Others listed are Sandra Ritter Phyllis Rowland Eileen Sirbaugh Cheryl Whitney Betty Wisecarver Dickie Wisecarver and Betty Lee Mowry.

Elizabeth Grim Sacred Heart Catholic Church Betsy Baker Sheri Gaines Bobby Gaines Jennifer Sue Geiman Carole Leonard Frances Leonard Pamela Ligon Barbara Loy Vicky Miller Sharon Moore Sandra Ritter Phyllis Rowland Eileen Sirbaugh Cheryl Whitney Betty Wisecarver Dickie Wisecarver Betty Lee Mowry

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Ectal Voes Bobbie Conrad Duplicate Bridge Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall Woodmen of the World Fraternal Order of Eagles Eagles Home Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Church Northern Virginia Hairdressers Assn George Washington Hotel Madison Lodge Rouss Hall Lions Club Board of Control of Exchange Eagles Order of Moose Camera Club Murphy's Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Baptist Church Y Anne Womeldorf Suzanne Barr Miss Sloanker Northern Virginia Presbyterian Kindergarten First Presbyterian Church Irvine Cather Sara Tanquary James Madden Nancy Redd Quarles Judy Grove Barbara Sturm Annette Masters George Masters Miller St Colege Fran Jo Duckwall J. 5. Duckwall Peyton St Hampden-Sydney College Ann Duckwall John M. Duckwall Middletown Queens College N. C Katharine Womeldorf Helen Womeldorf Zyl Mad Taylormades Huntsberrys Pleasant Valley Chestnut Grove WSCS Sat Anne Woolfolk John C. Woolfolk Lee St England Scotland Wales Ireland Woolfolk Llangollen Stratford-on-Avon Nevin H. Fiery Kenneth Hawes Virginia Interment College Joan Michael Fiery Nashville Tenn Chris Spanos Erma Godlove Bufflick Road Winess Herman Godlove Mrs. Godlove Welltown Pike Marshall Lancaster Fredericksburg Rosa Pannett N. Loudoun St Joseph S. Ducknall Charlotte Margaret Erhart Lange Cold Stream Kim Pepper Lange Lange Jean McDonald Diana Dallas Gray Albuquerque N. M St. Vincents’ Academy Girls School Gray SFC George D. Gray, Jr PLAS Gaunt Camper Sisters John Robert Powers George D. Gray, Sr Kenstown Gladys Perry Evelyn Rush Ann Cameron Clarence Patterson Rockland Dudley Rush Riverton Virginia Cameron Billy Reliance Diane and Hubert Clifton Perry Linda Junior B. W. Bowie Raleigh, N. C Webb and Timothy Shorty P. G'S Loudoun St Roberta Lee Delicio Lovett Bros White Classics AAA Cooper Vogue Nentias Price Harry Lovett Edwards Rosenberger Obots James Wood the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Skyway Cather’s Department Store Polcats Bermuda All Good Timberlake Dial Cloverdale Spring CO Oates Ave
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