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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1955

Page

11

Local students set for summer as they return home

A parade of area youths arrives from Washington and Lee Longwood Mary Washington VPI and other colleges to spend summer with parents across S Stewart Boyd Ave Tennyson Ave and Gray Ave Collected moves include Norbert Orndorff Annette Masters Ann Besserman Joyce Binner and Gail Carper among others as family welcomes note several leaving for Pasadena and Staunton for brief visits

Longwood College Mrs J. Lantz Hauptman Boyd Ave Ann Besserman W. H. Besserman, Jr Tennyson Ave Stuart Hall Staunton Gail Carper Westhampton College Howard Carper Gray Ave

Wedding Invitation for Elizabeth Baker and Robert Hopkins Jr

Invitations announce the June 25 ceremony at 4 30 PM in Christ Episcopal Church for Miss Elizabeth Harrison Baker and Robert Kingsley Hopkins Jr. A reception will follow at the bride’s parents home, hosted by Mrs. Robert T. Barton on S Washington Street.

Elizabeth Harrison Baker Robert Kingsley Hopkins, Jr Christ Episcopal Church Robert T. Barton S. Washington St

Calendar of events schedule for June evenings

June events include Woodmen of the World at 8 p m Eagles Home at 8 p m Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Church at 8 30 p m SPCA auction Bark Mill Braddock and Wolfe Sts 3 p m June 4 Yard party Miller School 5 p m Auxiliary Memorial Hospital 7 p m Northern Virginia Hair dressers Assn Lions Shelter 8 p m Madison Lodge Municipal Band Rouss Hall 8 p m Duplicate Bridge George Washington Hotel 8 p m

Woodmen of the World Fraternal Order of Eagles Eagles Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Church SPCA Bark Mill Corner Braddock and Wolfe Sts Miller School Memorial Hospital Northern Virginia Hairdressers Assn Lions Shelter Madison Lodge Rouss Hall Duplicate Bridge George Washington Hotel

Garden Club Entries Win Ribbons at Front Royal Show

Mrs Solenberger Krise and Stra der of Old Fredericktown Garden Club won red for a Flemish style composite. Mrs Riley of Lord Fairfax Garden Club earned yellow for portable cultural exhibit and Mrs Sirbaugh took two red ribbons and a yellow one in the same class.

Herbert Solenberger Wilbur Krise Virgil Strader Old Fredericktown Garden Club Chester Riley Lord Fairfax Garden Club Leonard Sirbaugh

Second Piano Recital By Mrs Pasquet Pupils

The second piano recital by Mrs Jean Pasquet's pupils was held at her Middletown home on Tuesday. Performers included Mimi Lane Mary Ruth Whitten Kitty Lou Huffman Edmund Armentrout Albert Armentrout Kay Coffelt Rusty McDonald Mary Alice Kline Sue Parker Ruth Lee Kline Libby McClendon and Mary Lou Owings from Middletown.

Jean Pasquet Middletown Mimi Lane Mary Ruth Whitten This City Kitty Lou Huffman Edmund Armentrout Albert Armentrout Kay Coffelt Rusty McDonald Mary Alice Kline Sue Parker Ruth Lee Kline Libby McClendon Mary Lou Owings

Kremer Jr. to Graduate at Mercersburg Academy

J. T. Kremer Jr. will graduate Sunday afternoon from Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Kremer will attend the graduation exercises and their son will accompany them home for the summer.

J. T. Kremer Jr Mercersberg Academy Mercersberg Wilbur R. Kern Shawnee Avenue Wheaton, Ill Robert D. Kern Wheaton College Cleveland Ohio Wilbur R. Kern, Jr Jan

Norfolk Dentist Dr Fansler Receives D D S Degree

Dr. Graham Lanier Fansler son of Mr and Mrs Earl C Fansler of Norfolk earned the Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond on May 31 He is Maury High School and Randolph Macon College alumnus and holds a B S from M C V He joined Psi Omega at the School of Dentistry and plans to enter the U S Navy Dental Corps this summer.

Graham Lanier Fansler Earl C. Fansler Norfolk Medical College of Virginia Richmond Maury High School Randolph-Macon College Ashland School of Dentistry Psi Omega Fraternity Fansler Dental Corps U. S. Navy

Ewing Studio to Stage Spring Fan Tasie Recital

The Ewing Studio of Dance Art presents its annual spring fan tasie on June 10 at 8 p.m. in Handley auditorium. All ballet and tap pupils from the current season will perform with accompanists Miss Helen Samsell Mrs Mary Kater and Philip Groves.

Ewing Ewing Studio of Dance Art Handley Auditorium Helen Samsell Mary Kater Philip Groves

Dinner and Dance at the Golf Club Features Mixed Cuisine

An informal dinner dance is set for Saturday at the Golf Club with Chinese and American dishes. Dinner runs 8 to 9 p.m. followed by dancing at 9:30 p.m. to Fred Updike's Orchestra.

Golf Club Fred Updike

Lily Show and Recital Schedule At Charlottesville

The Garden Club of Virginia announces its 13th annual Lily Show at Farmington Country Club Charlottesville June 23 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and June 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A piano pupil recital by Miss Helen Samsell will be held in Berryville Baptist Church assembly room Wednesday at 8 p.m. Participants include Denny Kaye Sally Burton Carolyn Sponseller Sally Whiting Beverly Whiting Donna Russell Johnny Pine Jeanne Royston Bobby Patterson Barbara Thompson Joanna Orndorff Jimmy Orndorff Judy Sue Williams Patsy Fiddler Kay Galloway Margaret Alice Shackleford Ginger Huffman Marguerite Moore Ann Lake Jeanice Luttrell Anne Galloway Ann Louise Bailey Norma Lou Ashby Madelyn Ramsburg Rennie Davis and Betty Tharp.

Helen Samsell Berryville Baptist Church Denny Kaye Sally Burton Carolyn Sponseller Sally Whiting Beverley Whiting Donna Russell Johnny Pine Jeanne Royston Bobby Patterson Barbara Thompson Joanna Orndorff Jimmy Orndorff Judy Sue Williams Patsy Fiddler Kay Galloway Margaret Alice Shackleford Ginger Huffman Marguerite Moore Ann _ Lake

Family trip underway and noted local events

Personal notices: the Creamers head west with son C Robert III, planning a June return via Denver and Las Vegas. Rebekah Lodge attendee Betty Swiggett at Richmond assembly May 22 26. Other residents travel for graduations and family visits, with births and weddings noted at Memorial Hospital and local churches.

C. Robert Creamer, Jr C. Robert, III Handley Ave West Coast Denver Colo Las Vegas Nev Betty Swiggett Winchester Rebekah Rebekah Richmond Winchester Katie Harman Anna Boxwell Frances Newcome Betty Stayton Elsie McCormick Lilly James

Aronholt Couple Welcomes Baby Girl in North Fork

To Mr and Mrs Richard Aronholt of North Fork Loudoun County a girl is born. Mrs Aronholt formerly Miss Nancy Jenkins.

Richard Aronholt North Fork Loudoun Co Aronholt Nancy Jenkins

Secrets of Charm Reveals Truth Behind Voices

An article asserts how voices mislead about inner traits and urges readers to learn about their own speech. It notes shyness masked by boisterous tones, hurried business talk masking calm, and nagging tones from busy mothers. Readers are invited to respond with 10 cents for details.

Your Most Attract ive Voice booklet prompts self review

By John Robert Powers this excerpt prompts readers to evaluate their speaking style. It lists questions about resistance to requests, gaining group attention, vocal volume, and avoiding bossy or tired tones.

Grimes Church Hosts Children Day Exercises Sunday

Grimes reports Children Day exercises due at Gali lee Church Sunday at 7 30 p m. Memorial Day passed quietly while county schools close for the term. Local merchant Alonzo A. Fleck dies in Hillcrest Nursing Home. Local residents sick at home include Jonah Good William Tharp and Conley Newlin.

Grimes Alonzo A. Fleck Hillcrest J. Robert Russell White Hall Jonah Good William Tharp Conley Newlin

Storm damages chicken house. one chicken killed

During the electric storm on Sunday lightning struck the end of Mrs. Copeland's chicken house and one chicken was reported killed. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Lofton spent Sunday with her parents the Spitlers. The Loftons and Stephen attended races that afternoon. Evelyn Lofton visited Mrs. Copeland. Mrs. Junior Fisher and three children visited her mother Mrs. Lofton last week. The funeral of Mr. J. W. Warden was attended by Louella Pok and Frances Cooper with Mr. Shull and the Millers at Hebron Church Intermont West Virginia.

Opequon William Shull L. R. Miller J. W. Warden Hebron Church Intermont W.va

Quota Club Holds Monthly Business Meeting

The Quota Club met at the Chanti cleer Inn with Miss Elsie Mathews presiding. Plans were announced for a June rummage sale at 18 S. Loudoun St to raise funds for child welfare, and the Fairfax County Quota Club will receive its charter June 11 as the 13th club of the 19th District.

Quota Club Chanticleer Inn Elsie Mathews Marjorie Duncan Ways and Means Miller and Anderson S. Loudoun St Janet Harrison Fairfax County Winchester Club

Farewell Party Held for Reverend Boozer and Family

The Rev and Mrs Boozer of Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City were honored at a Friday farewell gathering with a $218 gift. They plan to move to Shenandoah after accepting a new church call, taking their children Annabel and Allen. About 75 people attended the event.

Hayne Boozer Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City

Modern Etiquette Q&A on introductions and toasts

Roberta Lee answers etiquette questions including how to handle forgotten names with a brief apology, limiting an impromptu speech to about three minutes, and that the bride pays for bridesmaid flowers, not the groom.

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

Daily English lesson details proper usage and pronunciation tips. It covers common misuse like I am kind of interested, mispronounced impotence, and tricky spellings such as tambourine. Includes synonyms and a word study urging readers to grow vocabulary with one daily word. Urbanity is defined as courtesy and politeness, with an example of a refined smile.

Ridings Chapel Activities and Memorial Service

Ridings Chapel announces graveyard cleanup on Saturday June 4 at 1 30 pm and Sunday School on June 5 at 2 pm followed by a memorial service at 3 o clock at Ridings Chapel Church. Sgt James Hammock formerly based at Fort Carson Colo arrived home May 23 after honorable discharge. Mrs Rand Rivercomb Mrs Frank Feller Miss Nancy Nevitt of Washington DC and Mrs J R Baldwin of Front Royal were recent guests of Mrs Marvin Hammock.

Ridings Chapel James Hammock Fort Carson Colo Rand Rivercomb Frank Feller Nancy Nevitt Washington, D. C J. R. Baldwin Front Royal Marvin Hammock

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