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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1959

Page

8

Miss Jobe to Wed Daniel Shenk

Brucetown couple announces the marriage of their daughter May Gold Jobe to Daniel A. Shenk son of Stephenson. The ceremony in Brucetown Methodist Church at 7 30 PM officiated by Rev Philip Weeks. Invitations extended to friends and relatives. May Jobe a James Wood High School senior and enrolled with the American School Correspondence of Chicago. Shenk is a junior at VPI.

F. W. Jobe Brucetown May Gold Daniel A. Shenk E. W. Shenk Stephenson Brucetown Methodist Church Philip Weeks Miss Jobe James Wood High School American School Correspondence of Chicago, Ill Shenk V.P.1

Children’s Day Service at Mt. Carmel Methodist Near Paris

A Children’s Day service will be held at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church near Paris on Sunday at 10 am. The Rev. David Dawgon is pastor of the church.

Mt. Carmel Methdist Paris David Dawgon

Calendar of Events June twelfth and teens open house

Calendar of events lists meetings and activities from June 11 to 14. Clubs fire departments churches women’s groups civic clubs and a teen open house at the War Memorial Building. Highlights include meetings of Auxiliary to Friendship Fire Co Moose Woodmen of the World Eagles Royal Arch and BPW Jaycees and a memorial service at Gainesboro Methodist Church.

Friendship Fire Co Women of Moose Moose Home Round Hill Fire Co Shawnee Fire Dept Winchester Council of Church Women Christ Episcopal Church Little Garden Club Sloan Kuykendall BPW George Washington Hotel Jaycees Leeee Fire Hall Woodmen of the Pose Order of Eagles Eagles Home John Dove Royal Arch City Hall

Local society notes spell out upcoming weddings and parties

MISS SUSAN GORE will entertain at a rehearsal party at her Clear Brook home for Miss Margaret Anne Ramey and attendants this Saturday wedding. DR. J. H. STEWART, Jr. arrives to wed Miss Jane Barry Saturday afternoon. MISS SALLY QUINN DUNN named honor advisor at Mary Washington College. MRS. HUNTER STROW BRIDGE returns home from Winchester Hospital. MISS FAYE LEGGE to wed Gene C. Wallace with a recent surprise shower attendance.

Susan Gore Clearbrook Margaret Anne Ramey Donald Eugene Stotler Miss Gore Joyce Crosen Cross Junction Mary Lou Ramey This City Dana Elaine Stotler Sunnyside Lucinda Ramey Carlton Ramey, Jr Gainesboro Fred Yost Stotler William McIntyre Wayne Dick and Mickey Baughman J. H. Stewart, Jr Jane Barry Sally Quinn Dunn Harry W. Dunn Parkway Ave Mary Washington College Mary Washington Woman's College University of Virginia J. H. Stewart Opelika, Ala J.H. Stewart, Jr Faye Legge Gene C. Wallace Richard Cramer Charles Shobe Cramer Jimmie Foltz Clyde Rudolph Lewis Williams Clarence Cather Richard Clem Wayne Dalton Robert E. Legge Woodrow Legge, Jr Woodrow Legge Sr

Births Reported for Three West Virginia Families

To Mr. and Mrs. Roy Christopher Tompkins Summit Point a boy Roy Christopher Jr Mrs. Tompkins is the former Miss Euleta Isabelle Billington. To Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Allen Shifflett Middletown a boy Philip Eugene. Mrs. Shifflett is the former Miss Thelma Frances Fry. To Mr. and Mrs. Leon Eugene Kelly Gainesboro a boy Michael Eugene. Mrs. Kelly is the former Miss Irma Virginia Herring.

Roy Christopher Tompkins Summit Point W. Va Roy Christopher Jr Tompkins Euleta Isabelle Billington Edgar Allen Shifflett Middletown Philip Eugene Leon Eugene Kelly Gainesboro Michael Eugene Kelly Irma Virginia Herring

Huntsberry Family Joins Local Elks Lodge No 867 Initiation

Three Huntsberry brothers are initiated into the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No 867. Walter E. Huntsbery joined on October 7, 1903, later becoming an Honorary Life Member on April 1, 1932. E. Rhodes Huntsberry joined October 1, 1941, and his sons E. R. Huntsberry Jr., C. Robert Huntsberry, and James W. Huntsberry are among the new initiates. In the photo Exalted Ruler C. Bish stands with the Huntsberries.

Huntsberry Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge Walter E. Huntsbery E. Rhodes Huntsberry E. R. Huntsberry, Jr C. Robert James W. Huntsberry Walter E James W Charles Bish Order C. Robert and

Stephen Brown Receives Yale Bachelor of Arts Degree

Stephens Allen Brown son of Mr and Mrs L W Brown of this city earned a BA from Yale at commencement exercises on Monday He prepared at Handley High School He was a Branford College Phi Beta Kappa honors history major graduating magna cum laude with high honors He will enter Yale Law School in September.

Stephens Allen Brown L.W. Brown Yale Brown Handley High School Branford College Phi Beta Kappa Yale College Yale Law School

Word Usage and Pronunciation Tips Lesson by W L Gordon

An English lesson by W L Gordon covers common usage errors, pronunciation notes, and spelling pitfalls. It highlights correct forms like Those who attend and the distinction between loathe and loath, and presents the word repudiate with example usage.

Stephens City Alumni Dance Set for July 11 at Virginia Gentleman

The Stephens City Alumni Association announces its annual dance will be held on Saturday July 11 at the Virginia Gentleman in Front Royal.

Stephens City

Winchester Lodge Names Jimmy Mann Winner

Jimmy Mann of 352 Fairview Ave. was awarded the country cam at Winchester Rebekah Lodge No. 21 meeting Tuesday night. Guest Mrs. Eleanor Conley of White Post announced the winner.

Jimmy Mann Fairview Ave Winchester Rebekah Lodge Eleanor Conley White Post

Miss Davis to Wed Halver Jr in Braddock Street Methodist

Miss Nancy Jane Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin Ray Davis of Kernstown plans a wedding to Joseph Francis Temple Halver Jr. The ceremony is set for Sunday at 3 PM conducted by Rev Forrest B Oglesby at Braddock Street Methodist. Bridesmaids include Mrs Jack Williams and Mrs Robert Bayliss. flower girl Elizabeth Redfern. Best man is Robert Smith with ushers Robert Bayliss Robert Pierce Paul Rhodes and Roger Welch. Reception follows in church social room.

Nancy Jane Davis Melvin Ray Davis Kernstown Joseph Francis Temple Halver, Jr Forrest B. Oglesby Braddock Street Methodist Church Robert Smith Mr. Halver Robert Bayliss Robert Pierce Paul Rhodes Roger Welch

County Adopts Monthly School Allocations

Chesterfield County board votes to restore month to month school appropriations citing flexibility amid integration issues. The move follows the presentation of the proposed fiscal year budget starting July 1, after having used annual funding for the current year.

Chesterfield Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors

All Negro Galilee Church Joins New Jersey Conference

The Galilee Methodist Church of Englewood joined the Newark Methodist Conference at its 102nd session in Madison New Jersey. Delegates voted unanimously to accept the all Negro church into the conference.

Madison, N.J Newark Methodist Conference Galilee Methodist Church Englewood

Forest preserves cover 2.5 million acres in New York State

New York State officials note the forest preserves span 2 500 000 acres. The vast domain supports wildlife habitat, recreation, and conservation planning across multiple regions.

New York State

Speaker Believes Public Schools Will Be Retained

Rufus E. Clement president of Atlanta University told the Williamsburg panel that most Southern areas will not give up public schools despite federal desegregation orders. He warned Atlanta would fight to keep its public schools, noting the cost of ignorance. Fifty seven graduate students attended the session.

Williamsburg Atlanta Rufus E. Clement Williamsburg International

Birthday Party Etiquette Explained By Roberta Lee

The columnist advises against hosting a party to solicit gifts and suggests celebrating privately then announcing the birthday at the event. She notes brides should consider giving attendants gifts as a long standing courtesy, not an obligation. Filling in at a bridge club does not require reciprocation by inviting the group to one’s home.

Carr Graduates First in Class at St. Paul’s School

John B. Carr Jr son of Mr and Mrs John Carr of S Washington Street graduated Monday from St. Paul’s School Brooklandville Maryland ranked first in the senior class and received the school prize for mathematics He served as form leader and earned a Headmaster’s List honor in his final two years.

John B. Carr, Jr John Carr S. Washington St St. Paul's School Brooklandville

Gen Wood Bans Birthday Party In 80th Birthday

Gen Robert E. Wood, former Sears, Roebuck head, bans any parties to mark his 80th birthday on Saturday. He says he is tired of birthdays and prefers no celebration. The report notes the Chicago context and his public stance.

Chicago Robert E. Wood Sears, Roebuck Co

Clarke Ruritans To Tour Farms Evening Trip

Clarke County Ruritan Club plans a Wednesday farm tour starting at the courthouse at 5 p.m. and ending at Crum's Methodist Church where dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Allen Kates will speak after dinner. The event, sponsored by the club and local fertilizer firms, covers weed control and forage topics.

Berryville Clarke County Ruritan Club Crum's Methodist Church Allen Kates V.P.I Sudan

Asia Dominates Global Pound Supply Production

Asia accounts for about 95 percent of the pound supply, reflecting a strong regional concentration in production and market influence.

Asia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Mary Jobe Daniel Shenk Mrs Lulu Williams Gainesboro Methodist Church Joyce Willow Lawn Miss Leigh Smith Charles Parker Riley Willis Lacy W. Terrell Sheehan Battletown Inn Place Abbott Jessie Thompson Pat Kay Albert Clark Verla Mickelson Sheehan Virginia School For the Deaf and Blind Staunton Mrs. Nelson of New York Talls Lucille W. Boscawen St Winchester Stephen Brown W. L. Gordon Gaunt Miss Davis All-Negro Church Shoecenter Florsheim Cor Loudoun & Boscawen Roberta Lee Carr Graduated St. Paul's Gen. Wood Clarke the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation EWING Handley Auditorium Benefit Hospital Aux Cather’s Timberlake Leggett’s Aluminum
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