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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1955

Page

10

Local Totes Miss Evelyn Earle Leach and Garland Perry Wed

Evelyn Earle Leach and Garland Eugene Perry were married last evening at 7 30 in Market Street Methodist Church. Rev Millard Lewis officiated before an altar with white gladioli and chrysanthemums. The bride wore engs over white taffeta and nylon net with three quarter cuffed sleeves and a Peter Pan collar. She carried a white orchid corsage and wore a gold onyx cross given by the bridegroom. Delvin Reynolds was matron of honor and best man for Perry. Music included I Love You Truly The Lord's Prayer Because and classic marches. The mothers wore black and white outfits with white corsages. Mrs Perry is daughter of Mrs Kathryn Reardon Leach and Edwin Earle Leach of Upperville. The bride attended Handley High and Winchester Business College and has worked for Firestone Tire. Mr Perry is son of Mrs Stuart M Perry and the late Mr Perry, attended Handley High, and works with Stuart M Perry Inc in the stone business. After a wedding trip to Mexico City the couple will live at 730 S Kent.

Evelyn Earle Leach Garland Eugene Perry Millard Lewis Market Street Methodist Church Delvin Reynolds Mr. Perry Harlan Hannum Mrs. Perry Kathryn Reardon Leach This City Edwin Earle Leach Upperville Handley High School Winchester Business College Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Perry Stuart M. Perry S. Kent Sr

Hazel Marie DeHaven to Wed Walter Stotler Jr

Mr and Mrs Roy DeHaven of Gore announce the engagement of their daughter Hazel Marie to Walter Franklin Stotler Jr son of Mr and Mrs W F Stotler Route 1. The wedding is planned for June 30.

Roy Dehaven Gore Hazel Marie Walter Franklin Stotler, Jr W. F. Stotler Route 1

Paynes Chapel WSCS To Hold Yard Party and Auction

The W SCS of Paynes Chapel Methodist Church holds its annual yard party and auction on June 22 starting at 5 30 p m EST at Ridgeway School. Proceeds benefit the building fund.

Paynes Chapel WSCS Paynes Chapel Methodist Church Ridgeway School Ghuilding Fund

GAA Social Set for Picnic at Mrs. Wine's Home

The Girls Athletic Association will hold its June social next Thursday at 6 30 p m as a picnic at the home of Mrs Orville Wine Those wishing to attend may sign up with Mrs Wine before Tuesday.

Girls Athletic Association Orville Wine

Mrs Oglesby to Lead Braddock Street Methodist Class Service

Mrs Oglesby will lead the worship service for the Comrade Bible Class at Braddock Street Methodist Church. The class meets tomorrow at 9 45 AM in the church sanctuary with Mrs John L Glaize teaching the lesson.

F. B. Oglesby Braddock Street Methodist Church John L. Glaize

Calendar of June community events listed by groups

June events include yard parties at South Eng and Gainesboro Met Church. City Hall hosts McKinley Chapter Eastern Star and municipal band on June 13. Activities include Veterans of Foreign Wars Holy Name Society Duplicate Bridge at George Washington Hotel and multiple luncheons and club meetings.

South Eng Fire Hall Gainesboro Met McKinley Eastern Star City Hall Rouss Hall Veterans of Foreign Wars Holy Name Society Sacred Heart Church George Washington Hotel Lions Club George Washington Exchange Club Fort Loudoun Dar American Legion Auxiliary Alcoholic Anonymous Baptist Church Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge

Bible School Begins At Paynes Chapel

Vacation Bible School starts Monday at 9 a m EST at Paynes Chapel Methodist Church. All interested children may attend. Women of the Moose Initiate Members Two new members were initiated at the Moose chapter night. They are Mrs Jasper Berg Jr and Mrs Franklin Myers.

Paynes Chapel Paynes Chapel Methodist Church Women of Moose Women of the Moose Moose Home Jasper Berg, Jr Franklin Myers Kenneth Warner H. C. Christianson Marion Vanscoy James Sawyer Myrtle Kirby

Plans for Eagles Auxiliary Round and Square Dance

The Auxiliary to the Fraternal Order of Eagles completed plans for a round and square dance on June 18 at the National Guard Armory after a Tuesday meeting at the Eagles Home. Twelve Martinsburg visitors attended. the Winchester Clarke Garden Club picnic is set for Wednesday at Blue Ridge Country Club Boyce with lunch at 1 pm, no exhibits, followed by a Blandy Experimental Farm tour at 2:30 pm led by Dr. Walter Flory.

Order of Eagles Eagles National Guard Martinsburg W. Va Winchester-Clarke Garden Club Blue Ridge

Birth of Giles Carring Cook in congratulations note

Dr and Mrs C Barrie Cook announce the birth of a son Giles Carring. The notice extends thanks and appreciation to family and friends for well wishes and support.

Mrs. C. Barrie Cook Giles Carring

Mrs Pitcock Weds Mr Keckeley In Hagerstown Wedding

Mrs Gladys Orndorff Pitcock and Tom Keckeley of Stephens City exchanged vows May 16 at noon in St. Pauls Methodist Church Hagerstown Maryland The Rev J Turnbull Spicknall officiated The bride wore a navy crepe dress and a red rosebud corsage They will reside in Stephens City for now

Gladys. Orndorff Pitcock Tom Keckeley Stephens City St. Paul's Methodist Church Hagerstown J. Turnbull Spicknall Keckeley James Orndorff This City Orndorff Mr. Keckeley John Keckeley Martinsburg W. Va

Secrets of Charm From SohN Robert Powers

An advice feature outlines a Rule of Ten for ideal female measurements. It explains bust and hips equal, waist ten inches smaller, and how to calculate measurements from head to toe. Readers can request a booklet by sending 10c and a stamped return envelope.

Secrets OF Charm Sohn Robert Powers

Engagements and Visits Highlight Local Society News

June 9 in Boston marks a social note for Mrs. Cook the former Miss Jean Carrington of Richmond and Dr. Cook, son of Mrs. Giles B. Cook of Stonewall Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. C. Evans Kline of West Boscawen Street plan a New York trip. Mrs. John G. Over, formerly of the city, visits Mrs. Harry W. Butler. Mr. Kenneth C. Patton of 625 Pennsylvania Avenue remains a patient at present.

Ton Cook Boston Mass John G. Over Harrisburg, Pa Harry W. Butler W. Clifford St Kenneth C. Patton Pennsylvania Ave

Local residents return from visits and hospital notes

In Winchester Memorial Hospital Mrs. Joseph Hodgson has returned home on E Clifford Street after visiting North Carolina. Dr A T Baker of 83 Lee Street is a patient in Memorial Hospital. Mrs H D Flood of Washington DC spent last weekend with Mrs Joseph Massie Sr on Amherst Street. Mr and Mrs Horace McInturff and daughter Deborah returned to Milwaukee Wisconsin after visiting Mr and Mrs Roland McInturff in this city.

Joseph Hodgson E. Clifford St North Carolina A. T. Baker Lee Sr Memorial Hospital H. D. Flood Washington, D. C Joseph Massie, Sr Amherst St Horace McInturff Deborah Milwaukee Wisc Mr. McInturff Roland McInturff

Commencement and civic events span Maryland and New York figures

Mr and Mrs Irvan O'Connell will attend commencement at Goucher College Towson Md tomorrow night where Mr O Connells niece Miss Barbara McHamer will graduate. Mr and Mrs William Clagett host informal gathering this evening in Clarke County. Mrs Hume Carr and Mrs Irvan O Connell attend the summer Province of Washington conference in Frederick Md June 12 18 headlined by Very Rev James A Pike Dean of the Cathedral of St John The Divine New York City.

Irvan O’connell Goucher College Towson O’connell Barbara McHamer William Clagett Clarke County Hume Carr Irvan O'Connell Christ Episcopal Church Province of Washington Frederick James A. Pike St. John the Divine New York City Arthur Carper Stephens City Emma Faye Hockman James L. Dixon Ollie Starkey Lucille Morris Howard Conner Caroline Glaize Preston Conner William Hensell Vesta Trenary Ross Boyd Homer Hensell Benjamin Trenary John Gossard Thomas Ewing James Dixon Ronald Starkey Benny Trenary Germanuel Holt

Births Announced for Several Families

On June 10 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Knight of 131 Euclid Ave. The mother is the former Delores Miller. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knaus of Acorn Heights, mother formerly Shirley Schrodetzki. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Leatherman of Wardensville West Virginia, mother formerly Katharine Good.

Richard Knight Euclid Ave Knight Delores Miller Henry Knaus Acorn Heights Knaus Shirley Schrodetzki Harlan Leatherman Wardensville W. Va Mrs Leatherman Katharine Good

Vacation Bible School Opens at Salem Church of the Brethren

Ridings Chapel announces Vacation Bible School will run June 13 to 24 at Salem Church of the Brethren with daily sessions from 9 a.m. to noon. The Youth Fellowship sponsored a May 31 skating party at Ridgeway Roller Rink. Albert Lacy has returned home after a hospital stay. Buffalo New York residents Paul and Mrs. Burcham arrived in their house trailer to stay with Rufus Burcham. Easter family hosted dinner guests C F Easter and Ruby. Margaret Starkey and Hilda Lacy visited Maynard Boyce Wednesday.

Ridings Chapel Salem Church of the Brethren Youth Fellowship of Friendship Churches Ridgeway Albert Lacy Albert C. Lacy Winchester Memorial Hospital Paul Burcham Buffalo N. Y Burcham Rufus Burcham C. F. Easter Ruby High View Roy C. Easter Margaret Starkey Hilda Lacy Maynard Boyce

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

Obedient guidance on words often misused mispronounced and misspelled a daily word study. Today's word obstinate means resolutely adhering to an opinion or course. Anne stood there in obstinate defiance.

Anne

Helping Hand Mission Services Are Changed

The Helping Hand Mission in Indian Hollow changes Sunday School to 3 p.m. starting tomorrow. A bus leaves the station at 2:30 p.m. roughly half an hour later. Mrs H W McVicar serves as superintendent.

Helping Hand Mission Indian Hollow H. W. McVicar

Modern Etiquette Q and A by Roberta Lee

A reader asks if a man should link his arm with a woman on streets and learns guidelines. The etiquette column advises against arm linking except for guiding through crowds or protection, instructs to wait for a steward to seat you in a dining car, and notes that sending a birth gift is customary though not obligatory.

Founding timeline of the American Cancer Society

The American Society for the Control of Cancer formed in 1913 by doctors and laymen. It reorganized under its current name, American Cancer Society, Inc., in 1944.

American Cancer Society American Society For the Control of Cancer American Cancer Society, Inc

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Leach Bride of Garland Perry Jones Mrs. Garland Eugene Perry Miss DeHaven Walter Stotler GAA Social Mrs. Oglesby Bobbie Conrad Winchester-Clarke Persona I Monarga Taicher Huntsberrys Mrs. Pitcock Timmons Tom Keckley C. Evans Kline W. Boscawen St New York Aree Kodaks & Cameras Gaunt Lovett Brothers Burgundy Uals Lovett Bros Loudoun St Hackwood George Smith W. Nelson Page Dad City Club W. L. Gordon Roberta Lee Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Callaway Mills Cather’s Department STOR Timberlake Winchester Furniture CO South Main Paas Aaa Miller Anderson E. Boscawen St
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