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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1961
Page
6
Social items request directs readers to call Nancy Pennypacker in Missouri at area MO 2-3878 to share notices, events, and engagements for the community column.
Mrs. Vernon Jr. of 115 Peyton John Drive Falls Church is a candidate for a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the George Washington University School of Education. Mrs. Joyner is mentioned.
Mr. and Mrs. James Al Fred Brill welcome son Gregory Lee born May 31 at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Girl Scout Troops of Front Royal camp at Camp White Rock with 19 intermediates. council is a Community Chest Agency. Diane Barbara Dunlap to serve as honor adviser at Mary Washington College with 75 students explaining the Honor System. John L. Kater Jr returns from Columbia for summer with family before heading back to New York City Housing Authority job.
Kernstown Methodist Women will gather at Mrs. Loring Ritter’s home for the WSCS meeting on June 5 at 8 p.m. Daylight saving time observed.
Sacred Heart Kindergarten celebrated a graduation with diplomas presented by Father P. Henry Stragis to pupils John Neale Trudy Lynn Dill Joseph Franklin Fugitt Anne Patricia Hynes Judith Ann Kain John Miller Nottingham James Colin Peterson Thomas Henry Phalen Joseph George Riding Susan Lee Ritter Kathie Jo Seal Deborah L Shirley Laura Marie Watkins Patricia Ann Wetzel Mark Lyman Whittle Special awards forReligion Science Mathematics Art Best all around student went to Anne Hynes Mark Whittle James Peterson Susan Ritter The Kindergarten is directed by Mrs Fred W Sturm.
James Massey was named president of the Bryarly School Parent Teachers Association for 1961-62 at a special meeting. He succeeds Boyd Headley Jr. Other officers named were Carl Shickle vice president Mrs Shickle secretary and Mrs May Seal treasurer. Reports noted a yard party with good returns despite bad weather and funds will buy an outdoor drinking fountain and hall closets. Prizes funded room libraries by rewarding rooms with most parent attendance.
June events include Blue Ridge Hunt Horse Show at Carter Hall Millwood on June 3 starting 8 am with food and bake sales, Gore and Capon Bridge fire halls hosts, Little Theater finale A Touch of Silk, Camp White Rock work-day, memorial services at Green Hill and Ridings Chapel, hymns at Middletown Baptist, Optimist Club breakfast, Job's Daughters and DeMolay gatherings, and numerous club meetings. Activities run daily through June 5 with evenings of bridge, dances and advisories at various halls and churches.
The newly elected officers presided at the final Beta Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter meeting held at Mrs. Roland Snapp home. Plans were made for a July 28 picnic at Clearbrook Park and two programs were presented followed by a White Elephant and bake sale for members and guests.
A reader asks about marrying a 17 year old as a two week vacation honeymoon to Canada with her mother along. Abby warns the bride is very young and suggests getting to know her better before a lifelong contract. Other letters cover reporting theft, making friends as a middle aged couple, and seek guidance on social circles.
Diplomas awarded to 45 children at Braddock Street Methodist Church Kindergarten graduation in the Fellowship Hall. Students performed Goldilocks and the Three Bears with Mitchell Lee as Papa Bear and Laura Hinson as Goldilocks. May Pole dance featured 12 children led by Lisa Gear. Teachers listed include H W Butler Jr and Leonard Wisecarver.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Friendship Fire Co will host a ham and chicken supper at the fire hall on Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM. Menu includes green beans potatoes slaw applesauce gravel rolls pickles coffee and cake. Tickets from MO 2 6449 211 S Loudoun St or Fire Hall MO 2 9424. no tickets at door.
Stines Chapel schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. DST. Rev. Herbert Davis will preach, with Raymon Brill serving as superintendent.
Miss Mary Susan Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Lemuel W Brown will graduate from St Margaret's School at Tappahannock tomorrow. She served as vice president of her Junior class and president this year. She plans to enter Lasell College for Women in Burlington Mass this fall.
In June 1 notices, Mr and Mrs James Edward Smith, Route 2, welcome twin boys Donald Edward and Ronald Lee. Mrs Smith is the former Ida May Snyder. Also on June 1, Mr and Mrs Paul Richard Puffinburger, Route 4, welcome Gregory Scott. Mrs Puffinberger is the former Patricia Elizabeth Palmer. On June 2, Mr and Mrs Earl Raymond Miley Jr., Toms Brook, welcome a boy. Mrs Miley is the former Leila Ann Evans.
A reader asks about greeting etiquette in a receiving line and addressing a married woman. Roberta Lee explains to follow others, avoid chatting ahead of those behind, and use Mrs. Robert Jones for a wife when the husband is the primary title. The column also notes the bridegroom presents his ring first in a double-ring ceremony.
The Weekday Kindergarten and Flower Show of the First Presbyterian Church held events Thursday morning. Several students starting school in fall were named, and numerous ribbons were awarded for flower arrangements to many participants. Sara Tanquary received a U S Government Bond for long service as a four year old teacher. five year olds were taught by Mrs I Fred Stine and Mrs C Irvine Cather with Cather directing. Alfred R deJanger led music.
English lesson notes by W. L. Gordon cover misused phrases and mispronunciations. It explains using as if though in feel expressions, corrects synod pronunciation, and clarifies spellings for able potable and related terms. The piece highlights synonyms such as rare curious extraordinary and introduces beguile as a word to pass the tedious hours.
Washington and Lee University Alumni Inc amended its charter to broaden the board from seven to up to 15 members. New trustees elected include Epley of New York City Pacey II of Lutherville Md and Sartor Jr. of Shreveport La. Bernard Levin was named president and Rodney M. Cook vice president.
Evangelist Billy Graham, 41, ill with a throat ailment, left his sick bed against medical orders to travel by train to Manchester and speak in the evangelical campaign in northern England, aided by his staff.
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