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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1956

Page

8

Wedding Plans For Miss Marcus In Bradlock Church

Miss Maryanne Marcus plans a Sunday afternoon wedding at 4 o clock in Bradlock Street Methodist Church with a reception in the church social room. Best man is Eugene Dunn. maid of honor Miss Bessie Smalts. bridesmaids include Miss Jeanne Mikell Kline Miss Donna Sue Anderson Miss Sue Peters and Miss Nancy Dixon. Ushers include Robert Solenberger John Arnold David Rickard and Robert Gipe.

Maryanne Marcus Jack Gordon Dunn Bradlock Street Methodist Church Miss Marcus Bessie Smalts Jeanne Mikell Kline Donna Sue Anderson Sue Peters Portsmouth Nancy Dixon Buena Vista Eugene Dunn Robert Solenberger John Arnold David Rickard This City Robert Gipe Kingsport Town

Calendar of Events for June Round Hill Festival and City Meetings

Community calendar lists events from June including Round Hill 4-H festival at the community center and several evening gatherings at City Hall churches and clubs. Activities feature Western Star at McKinley Chapel, municipal band performances, VFW, Holy Name Society, bridge games, Lions and Exchange Clubs, American Legion Auxiliary, Alcoholics Anonymous, Moose Lodge, Rebekah Lodge, Kiwanis, Old Fredericktown Club, Air Force Reserve Squadron, Sisterhood at Beth El, and a duplicate bridge at Golf Club.

Community Center McKinley Chapel Eastern Star City Hall Rouss Fire Hall Veterans of Foreign Wars Holy Name Society Sacred Heart Church Duplicate Bridge George Washington Hotel Lions Club Exchange Club American Legion Auxiliary Claude Cammer Alcoholics Anonymous Baptist Church Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Kiwanis Club Old Fredericktown Club Air Force Reserve Squadron E. Boscawen Sisterhood of Beth-El Temple Golf Club

Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Spring Dinner Dance

Members of the Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club held a spring dinner dance at the Lee Jackson Restaurant on Friday. Thirty-two members and four guests attended. Mrs. Sidney Snellings played music on the electric organ for dinner and group singing. A quartet consisting of Bill Robertson, Jack Barnhart, Jay Lowden, and Gilbert Tillotson sang for the group. The Putnam sisters of Stephens City performed tap numbers and Miss Donna Dicks demonstrated baton twirling. Mrs. Jene Alford was general chairman for the dinner.

Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Lee Jackson Restaurant Sidney Snellings Bill Robertson Jack Barnhart Jay Lowden Gilbert Tillotson Putnam Sisters Stephens City Donna Dicks Jene Alford

Stephenson Social Club Set to Meet at Church

The Stephenson Social Club will convene Wednesday at 2 p m in Stephenson Methodist Church. Hostesses are Mrs Earl Prince Mrs Mable Brown and Mrs Amos Prince. Mrs Harry Stotler will lead the devotion and Mrs E W Grant will oversee recreation.

Stephenson Social Club Stephenson Methodist Church Earl Prince Mable Brown Amos Prince Harry Stotler E W. Grant

Miss Miller Weds Harold L McCarty in Montague Avenue Church

Miss Cletus L. Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Irvin Miller Mountain Falls and Harold L McCarty son of Mr and Mrs L McCarty Dunedin Florida were married Friday evening at 7 o clock in Montague Avenue Methodist Church. The ceremony featured prayers and music and was followed by a church reception. The couple plans to reside in Dunedin Florida where Mr McCarty works with his father in the family business.

Cletus L. Miller Irvin Miller Mountain Falls Harold L. McCarty Susan Gore Richard Adams Elaine Rosenberger Jack Jenkins McCarty James Hockman Robert Largent Florida James Wood Clearwater, Fla Dunedin

Little Garden Club Hosts Panel Discussion and Awards

The Little Garden Club met at Mrs. H. Delmer Robinson Sr.'s Loudoun Street home with panel led by Mrs. Clarke T. Cooper. Members answered gardening questions and awards were given for color categories including blue and yellow to several members such as Mrs. Virgil Strader Jr. and Mrs. John C. Hortenstine.

Little Garden Club H. Delmer Robinson Loudoun St Clarke T. Cooper Philip B. Glaize H. Paul Rhodes L. G Sjostrom George H. Smith Virgil Strader, Jr John C. Hortenstine John H. Minnigerode Warner Lewis N. Berton Harry K. Benham

Women’s Society to Meet Tomorrow at 7 30 PM

The Women’s Society of World Service at the First E. U. B. Church will gather tomorrow at 7 30 p m with Mrs. Garvin Bowles hosting at Clear Brook.

American Legion Auxiliary Conrad Hoover American Legion Auxilary Claude Cammer Amherst Bt Women's Society of World Service First E. U. B. Church Garvin Bowles Clearbrook

Local Personal Notes Highlight Travel and Social Events

Mrs. Thomas Gibson and child ren depart for ten days in Atlanta Georgia. Miss Diane Laign to wed Roy Locke Jr. in Berryville this Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Massie visit Charlottesville guests of Dr and Mrs Gail Crutchfield. The Bly family relocates to Arlington with W Merlin Bly joining the IRS in Alexandria. Mrs Bly, Rebecca Hendricks formerly, taught at Stephens City Elementary.

Everette Holsinger W. Cork St Diane Laign Roy O. Locke, Jr Berryville Joseph A. Massie, Jr Courtfield Ave Charlottesville Gail Crutchfield W. Merlin Bly Martha Anne S. Utah St Arlington Bly Virginia State Employment Service Internal Revenue Service Alexandria Rebecca D. Hendricks Shepherdstown W. Va Stephens City

Secrets of Charm by John Robert Powers

A promotional guide on daily clothes grooming and closet organization. Emphasizes early care to prevent stains and wrinkles, plus a caretaker closet setup with brushes, polishes, and proper hangers. Also promotes a program “Your Steps to a Successful Career” and a mailing request to the National Newspaper Service.

YSUR National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana

Bosserman Couple Welcome Son Walter Hensell Bosserman

Mr and Mrs W H Bosserman Jr of Tennyson Ave receive congratulations on the birth of a son Walter Hensell Bosserman ITI yesterday at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Bosserman is the former Miss Elizabeth Truitt.

W. H. Bosserman, Jr Tennyson Ave Walter Hensell Bosserman ITI Memorial Hospital Bosserman Elizabeth Truitt

Dr Carrington Harrison Returns From UVA 20th Reunion

Dr. Carrington Harrison arrived home today after attending his twentieth reunion at the University of Virginia. He was greeted by family and colleagues.

Carrington Harrison University of Virginia

Local visits and alumni events noted in Winchester

Mrs Warren Gregory and her three children arrive in Mobile to visit Dr and Mrs R V Taylor. Beverley Whiting attends a dinner at Paris hosted by Reed and Mrs Thomas. Mr and Mrs Barton and Miss Eleanor Barton return to Richmond and Davis after visiting Mrs Barton in Winchester. Mrs Paul Ensogna returns home after hospital stay. Mr and Mrs Munt of Winston-Salem visit relatives in Winchester. Dr Warren Gregory and Dr P T Grove attend University of Virginia medical alumni reunion in Charlottesville. Mr and Mrs J M Steck Jr attend Washington and Lee graduation where their son-in-law Lewis Preston Collins ITI earns a law degree.

Marco Virginia Marco A. S. Marco W. Bond St University of Virginia Mary Washington College Zeta Tau Alpha George Washington Hospital Washington, D. C Warren Gregory Mobile, Ala Beverley Whiting W. Clifford St Mrs. Reed Thomas Paris Robert T. Barton, Jr Eleanor Barton Richmond Robert T. Barton ITI Davis W. Va Robert Barton S. Washington St P T. Grove Charlottesville J. M. Steck, Jr Fairmont Ave Washington and Lee University Lewis Preston Collins

Pvt Gavis Returns to Parris Island After Weekend with Parents

Pvt Martin B. Gavis has returned to Parris Island D C after spending the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs John Gavis of S Cameron St.

Martin B. Gavis Parris Island D. C John Gavis S. Cameron St

Births June 9 From Several Area Families

Birth notices list babies born to Mr and Mrs Charles Manuel 102 Purcell Ave a boy with mother the former Elsie Simpson. Also to Mr and Mrs Harold Luttrell 658 N Loudoun St a girl formerly Miss Kitty Pageant. Other births include Warrenton boy to Mr and Mrs Robert Pullen and Mrs Pullen formerly Ruth Frazier. Route 2 son to Mr and Mrs John Sargent. Route 2 daughter to Mr and Mrs Teddy Riggleman. Paris son to Mr and Mrs Beverley Showman formerly Shirley Moore. The Plains son to Mr and Mrs John Nalls. 621 Tennyson Ave son to Mr and Mrs Walter Hensell Bosserman Jr with mother formerly Elizabeth Truitt.

Charles Manuel Purcell Ave Manuel Elsie Simpson Harold Luttrell N. Loudoun St Luttrell Robert Pullen Warrenton Pullen Ruth Frazier John Sargent Sargent Catherine Snyder Teddy Riggleman Riggleman Veda Kline Beverley Showman Paris Showman Shirley Moore John Nalls the Plains Nalls Edna Welch Walter Hensell Bosserman, Jr Tennyson Ave Bosserman Elizabeth Truitt

Lessons in English by W. L. Gordon

A compact English lesson by W. L. Gordon. It covers common usage errors such as avoidable miswording with try and persuade and notes pronunciation and spelling pitfalls. The piece defines verity as the quality of being true and real and urges daily vocabulary growth.

W. L. Gordon

Bible School Opens at Braddock Street Church

Vacation Bible School runs June 18 to 29 at Braddock Street Methodist Church with sessions 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. for ages four to 12. Director is Mrs. Harry E. Gregory. Departments include Kindergarten and Primary with named staff.

Bible School Braddock Street Braddock Street Methodist Church Harry E. Gregory Our Church Ward Snyder Dawson Riggleman Robert James Garland Harman Edmund Doerflin Carol Ann Gaines Our Bible Lucille Jackson Douglas Hardesty Hunter Maddox Maurice Eckman Barbara Woore the Bible Loring Woore Douglas Haines Marie Garber Sharon Glaize

Frederick County Home Demonstration Agent Weekly Schedule

The Frederick County Home Demonstration Agent lists a week of meetings and demonstrations from June 11 to 16. Activities include club meetings at Gainesboro, West Frederick, North Frederick, Round Hill, and Albin with flower arrangement demonstrations and officer elections. Planning notes call for program requests for 1957 and walnut seed distribution details.

Frederick County Board of Supervisors Gainesboro West Frederick North Frederick Whitacre Community Hall Round Hill Albin John Lodge

Blue Ridge Class Tours Winchester Historical Points

Millwood Fourth Form class from Blue Ridge Country Day School toured Winchester to view history. Escorts included Mrs M Tyson Gilpin and Mrs Harbaugh. students such as Blackwell Davis and Drew Gilpin visited sites like George Washington's Headquarters and the Stonewall Jackson house, with graves at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Millwood E. E. Harbaugh Blue Ridge Country Day School Winchester M. Tyson Gilpin Harbaugh Blackwell Davis Patty Ann Gosnell Dorothy Grove Drew Gilpin Tucker Wilson Betty Ann Culver William Tupper Derek Joost Ian Williams George Greenhalgh George Washington Stonewall Jackson Christ Episcopal Church Lord Fairfax Mount Hebron General Morgan Old Stone Presbyterian Church Hollingsworth House Cannon Ball House Red Lion Tavern General Daniel Morgan

Modern Etiquette Q&A Do You Acknowledge Strangers

Roberta Lee answers guidance on introductions in a roomful of strangers. She suggests a polite greeting rather than formal single by one acknowledgments, focusing on courtesy and natural flow in social settings.

Roberta Lee

Etiquette Answers on Greeting and Fees for Clergy

The text explains a groom should bow and smile when introduced and says there is no fixed clergy fee, though it should not be less than ten dollars and depend on the groom’s means. It also states a napkin should not be placed on the table during the meal.

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Rebekah Hopewell Friends Wrights Dan Wright Grace Foley Col. Wright Near East Foundation Overseas Beirut Lebanon Harry W. Butler, Sr American Merchant Marine Library Association Bobbie Conrad Welcome Wagon Club Florsheim Gil Co Ertifficate Miss Miller Thomas Gibson Atlanta, Ga Dad Kodaks & Cameras Gaunt’s Drug Store John Robert Powers Paul Ensogna Watson Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital Herbert F. Munt, Jr Ricky Susan Winston-Salem, N. C Samtone Dry Cleaner Harry Lovett Blue Ridge Dial Sumer Philippine Lorett Timberlake Episcopal Church Sidewalk Cafe James Wood High School Touchdown Club the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Fieldcrest Wearwell Duracale Cather’s Department Store Shoecenter Mens Dafe Dan Margaret L. Hodgson HAT & Dress Shop
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