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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1954

Page

8

Parkin son and Moling wed at Wythe Presbyterian Church

The 11 o clock wedding of Miss Dorothy Lee Parkinson Parkin and Dr. John Henry Moling III took place at Wythe Presbyterian Church Hampton. The ceremony featured Rev Mallinson and Rev MacKinnon with a flower backdrop and music by Mrs. Richard Kimbell Jr. Parkin wore a Chantilly lace gown. Moling’s attendants included best man Dr Ted Staples. The couple will reside in Cleveland Ohio after a vacation trip through Virginia mountains.

Wythe Presbyterian Church Hampton Dorothy Lee Parkinson John Bingham Parkinson Hamton John Henry Moling, III J. Henry Moling City Mr. Moling Richard Kimbell, Jr Henry H. Compton Helens. Mugler Richmond Ted C. Staples Moling John S. Chapman Charlottesville H. FE. Wingert Winston Salem N. C Monroe Room Chamberlin Hotel William Baird

Miss Kirk Engaged to Earl Franklin Smith

Miss Mildred Elizabeth Kirk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. French Kirk of Sunnyside, is engaged to Earl Franklin Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy E. Smith of this city. The couple, both with local ties, plan a July 31 wedding at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Miss Simmons Engaged to Mr Ferguson of Falls Church

Miss Mary Catherine Simmons and Everard Ferguson announce their engagement. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Glass of Opequon. The wedding is set for September in Falls Church.

William David Simmons Long Meadows Farm Arlington Mary Catherine Everard Blackmore Ferguson Falls Church Raymond K. Ferguson Mr. Ferguson Miss Simmons Robert Glass Opequon

St Anne's Guild Meets at Library This Wednesday

St Anne's Guild of Christ Episcopal Church will meet Wednesday at 3 30 p m at the library for a regular gathering with guest members welcomed and discussed plans for upcoming activities.

St. Anne's Guild of Christ Episcopal Church

Calendar of Events for June in Round Hill Area

Schedule of meetings and activities from June 12 to June 15 featuring groups such as Round Hill Fire Company Radio Club McKinley Chapter Western Star Municipal Band Veterans of Foreign Wars Holy Name Society Lions Club Lord Fairfax Club Century Club Gainesboro P T A Board of Control Exchange Club Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Eagles Auxiliary and SPCA at multiple venues including Harry Patterson's Route 50 East City Hall George Washington Hotel and Miller House.

Round Hill Fire Company Harry Patterson Radio Club Route 50 East McKinley Chapter Western Star City Hall Municipal Band Rouss Hall Veterans of Foreign Wars Holy Name Society Sacred Heart Church Liongs Club George Washington Hotel Lord Fairfax Club the Century Club Gainesboro P.T.A Board of Control of Exchange Club E. Boscawen St Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics-Anonymous Miller House Eagles

Miss Ann Kuhn Weds Amory Sommaripa in Georgetown Church

Miss Ann Kuhn daughter of Mrs M C Kuhn and Wendell S Kuhn Sr married Amory Sommaripa son of Mrs A W Sommaripa of Boyce this afternoon at Holy Trinity Church Georgetown. Father Emory Ross officiated and a reception followed at the bride’s mother’s home. The wedding party included maid of honor Miss Sarah Kuhn and bridesmaids from Washington. After their June 25 wedding trip the couple will reside at 2229 Bancroft Place.

Ann Kuhn Sarah Kuhn Mary Florence Kern Elizabeth Ourosoff Mary Miller Margo Butler Mary Kuhn Washington, D. C Robert Harding Laurence Leonard Wendel Kuhn James Kiggen John Kiggen Hugh Toulmin Sommarioa Aneria School Mt. Holyoke College Georgetown University Sommerson Andover Harvard College Hasty Pudding Institute Delphic Club Harvard Defense Department Bancroft Place Clarke County Everard K. Meade Robert Kern William Bell Watkins Abney Payne Thomas B. Byrd John Beardall Earl Boy-Ed Graham Dougherty H. Godfrey Phillipps Paul Pihl Walter Lee Tyree Dillard, Jr George H. Burwell Julia Beverley Edward Jenkins Pleas B. Rogers Thomas Byrd

Church Auxiliary To Hold Rose Lewis Tea

The Woman's Auxiliary to Grace Episcopal Church invites the public to its Rose Lewis Memorial Leper Tea at Mrs. Herbert Whiting’s home on June 24. Proceeds support charitable work.

Mountain Baptist Church Yard Party Set for June 18

Mountain Baptist Church will sponsor a public yard party at the church on June 18. The event is open to all community members and will feature activities and refreshments.

Mountain Baptist Church

Miss Allamong Weds Holmes Haymaker in White Post Ceremony

Betty Allamong daughter of the late Glen and Mrs Allamong of White Post married Holmes Haymaker son of the late Lewis and Mrs Haymaker of White Post. June 4 at 4 pm Rev E B White officiated. The bride wore a light blue linen suit with red rosebud corsage. She is Clarke County High School graduate and works at White Post Supply. he attended Boyce High School and works for Buckley and Lages. They plan a short wedding trip to North Carolina and will reside in White Post.

Betty Allamong Glen Allamong White Post Holmes Haymaker Lewis S. Haymaker E. B. White Haymaker Clarke County High School White Post Supply Company Boyce High School Buckley and Lages North Carolina

Stuart Conquest to Wed at Christ Episcopal Church

The marriage of Miss Carroll Bolling Stuart and Henry Fairfax Conquest is set for 8 o'clock this evening at Christ Episcopal Church. A reception will follow at the bride’s parents home, Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Stuart Jr., 230 West Boscawen Street.

Miss Carroll Bolling Stuart Henry Fairfax Conquest Christ Episcopal Church E. C. Stuart, Jr W. Boscawen St

Moose Chapter 1367 hosts chapter night meeting

Winchester Chapter 1367 Women of the Moose held its chapter night meeting at the Moose Home. Past governor Charles E. Myers spoke on the Membership Program. Mrs. H C Christianson led with assistance from her committee. Kenneth Wayne Windle Jr played piano selections and Mrs. Robert Buckley was initiated into the defending circle.

Winchester Women of the Moose Moose Home Charles E. Myers H. C. Christianson Harry Anderson Marion Vanscoy James Sawyer Kenneth Wayne Windle, Jr Robert Buckley Moose Lodge

Piano recital by Nelson Linaburg’s pupils in Berryville

Nelson Linaburg leads a piano recital Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. in the Berryville Baptist Church lecture room. Performers include Norma Lou Ashby Joe Bean Bonnie Lou Carlisle Helen Cooley Rennie Davis Shirley Deaver Patsy Fiddler Anne Galloway Kay Galloway Mary Kathryn Hope Ginger Huffman Elizabeth Ann Lake and many others.

Nelson Linaburg Berryville Baptist Church Norma Lou Ashby Joe Bean Bonnie Lou Carlisle Helen Cooley Rennie Davis Shirley Deaver Patsy Fiddler Anne Galloway Kay Galloway Mary Kathryn Hope Ginger Huffman Elizabeth Ann Lake Caroline Mallory Sue Ellen Marston Elizabeth Pierce Bobby Pierce Lynn Pine James Presgraves John Presgraves Madelyn Ramsburg Esther Robertson Jeanne Arden Royston Donna Russell Margaret Alice Shackleford Betty Tharp Barbara Thompson Elva White

Rummage Sale Planned by Berryville Methodist Group

The Friendly Bible Class of the Methodist Church in Berryville will hold a rummage sale on June 26 starting at 9 30 a m at the community building.

Friendly Bible Class The Methodist Church Berryville

Memorial and church events in Darksville and Winchester

The memorial service at Paynes Chapel is Sunday at 3 p.m. EST with Special music by Best and Lewis Quartettes of Darksville and is open to all. Mt. Pleasant FE. VU. B. Church presents a pageant Garden of Gratitude Sunday at 10 a.m. with music and public program. Winchester Clarke Garden Club meets Wednesday at 3 p.m. at 200 Fairfax Lane. roses featured as the special of the day.

Paynes Chapel Best Quartette Lewis Quartette Darksville Mt. Pleasant FE Winchester-Clarke Garden Club J. Victor Arthur Fairfax Lane

Recitals by Miss Grim Piano Students at First Baptist Church

Miss C Elizabeth Grim presents two groups of piano students in recitals at the First Baptist Church assembly room. Group I performs Monday at 745 p m with Connie Carlisle Anne Clare Dick Jeanne Elliott Bobby Gaines Susie Geiman Virginia Lillis Carolyn Manuel Elaine Masemer Jenny Mumpower Virginia Sturm Cheryl Whitney. Group II follows Friday at 745 p m with Annabel Boozer Susan Dick Carol Ann Gaines John Kater Jr Carole Mumpower Mary Garland Spillman Helen Sullivan. Public may attend both recitals.

C. Elizabeth Grim First Baptist Church Connie Carlisle Anne Clare Dick Jeanne Elliott Bobby Gaines Susie Geiman Virginia Lillis Carolyn Manuel Elaine Masemer Jenny Mumpower Virginia Sturm Cheryl Whitney Annabel Boozer Susan Dick Carol Ann Gaines John Kater, Jr Carole Mumpower Mary Garland Spillman Helen Sullivan

Yard Party at Burnt Factory Church Week Event

A public yard party is set for Wednesday starting at 7 p.m. at Burnt Factory Methodist Church on Jordan Springs Road about seven miles northeast of the city. Attendees can enjoy country ham sandwiches and other homemade foods.

Burnt Factory Church Burnt Factory Methodist Church Jordan Springs Road

Colonial Garden Club To Meet Wednesday At Miller Street

The Colonial Garden Club meets Wednesday at 2 30 p m with Mrs James Madden at her Miller Street home. The day’s special is an arrangement in a cup and saucer using the saucer as background. Mrs Keller In Charge of Worship

Colonial Garden Club James Madden Miller St

Kernstown WSCS Meeting Set For Monday

Kernstown W S C S of Kernstown Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Eugene Keesling Monday at 8 p.m. The gathering aims to discuss church matters and upcoming activities.

Kernstown WSCS

Notable Society Guests Attend June Week Events at Annapolis

Personal guests gathered around Lt. and Mrs. Thomas E. Groves during June Week at the U S Naval Academy. The party included Mr and Mrs A J Liberty and daughter Miss Laurie Liberty of Coronado California and Miss Patricia Wright of London England. Lt Groves heads to southern Europe aboard the USS Macon with midshipmen after winter stint as marine engineering instructor. The Groves party later joined Mrs Alice Groves in this city before traveling to Coronado. Miss Wright planned London departure. Mrs Groves to remain with Mrs Groves’ mother until Lt Groves returns. Various locals attended graduations, hospital visits, and social events including Mrs B H Beaver, Mr and Mrs Granville Snapp, and Roy Beaver at V P I Blacksburg. Clayton Sherman returned from Johns Hopkins. Nearby, Miss Lydia Barton heads to Washington for a funeral and Miss Young visit. Alan Oates makes Dean’s List at Shepherd. Guests of Jeroy Snapp included Russie Halterman and several West Virginia residents. A surprise shower honored Miss Sarah Shiley ahead of her June 19 wedding to Pfc George Robert Orndorff at Braddock Street Methodist. Local society notes record visits, hosting at Hanover, tea plans for Miss Diane Hunt, and future recreation duties for Mr Mathews of Abingdon.

Thomas E. Groves U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis Groves A. J. Liberty Laurie Liberty Coronado Calif Patricia Wright London England Lt. Groves Academy Macon Midshipmen Alice Groves Miss Wright Jeroy Snapp Braddock St Russie Halterman Mary Randy Henderson Burlington W. Va Lenora James Dodds William Helmick New Creek Mytle Mooreland Mt. Storm Nancy Triplett Elsie Triplett Kent St Sarah Shiley Shiley

Memorial patient Mr. B H Beaver of Stephens City

Mr B H Beaver of Stephens City is a patient at Memorial Hospital. Details of his condition or admission are not provided in the fragment.

B. H. Beaver Stephens City

Clarke County 4-H Club Schedule for June 14 18

The Clarke County Home Demonstration Agent lists events for the week of June 14 to 18. Monday in office. Tuesday 6 30 p.m. Marvin Chapel 4 H Club hayride at Clarence Kerns home. Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Community Home Demonstration Club with Mrs Joe Cain. Thursday 8 p.m. Berryville 7th grade 4 H Club with Mrs Oscar Ramsburg.

Clarke Clarke County Marvin Chapel Clarence Kerns Joe Cain Berryville Oscar Ramsburg

Births June 11 at Glen Burnie and Route 3

A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Wilson Combs of Glen Burnie Maryland. the mother is formerly Miss Anita Hinkle. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Carol Unger of Route 3. the mother is formerly Miss Cornelia Gordon.

Wilson Combs Glen Burnie Combs Anita Hinkle Carol Unger Route 3 Unger Cornelia Gordon

Lesson in English By W L Gordon Felicitous as daily word

W L Gordon presents a vocabulary note teaching common usage and pronunciation. The day s word felic itous means happy in expression with examples and guidance on proper pronunciation and spelling.

W. L. Gordon

Modern Etiquette Q&A on remarriage and social forms

Q and A discuss proper remarriage rituals with a teenage son giving away and a daughter as maid of honor as proof of approval. It also covers using Miss on calling cards and business letters and states the hostess signs the departure from a luncheon table.

Churches Continued from Page with Mass Times and Events

Sacred Heart Catholic at S Loudoun Street lists Sunday Masses 7 8 and 10 30 a m and weekday Masses 7 15 a m Rev Robert Hickman pastor Rev Carl F Zeterberg assistant. Thursday 10 a m Young Adult Picnic at the Clearbrook Woolen Mill and Prayer Group in the Women s Bible Class Room at 6 p m. Monday Novena 7 30 p m.

Page Clearbrook Woolen Mill Women's Bible Class Sacred Heart Catholic S. Loudoun Street Robert Hickman Carl F. Zeterberg

St Paul A. M. E. Church Schedule and Officers

Children day exercises at 8 p.m. Every Wednesday 8 p.m. prayer service at St Paul A M E Church 428 N Loudoun St. Sunday School 10 a.m. George D Gary superintendent. Morning worship 11 a.m. with Rev W C Mitchell presiding. Evening worship 7 30 p.m. Wednesday prayer service 8 p.m. Rev J T Mays pastor. M Spottswood Brown secretary.

St. Paul A. M. E N. Loudoun St George D. Gary W. C. Mitchell J. T. Mays M. Spottswood Brown Colored St. Stephens C. M. E Chase Street R. L. Robinson Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Garfield Prather Melford Walker

Home Agent's Schedule for Frederick County

The Frederick County Home Demonstration Agent's schedule for June 14 to 19 lists club and board meetings. Activities include 4-H Short Course preparation, kneading demonstrations in yeast breads, and project work sessions with Mrs. Sloan Wolfe and Mrs. Lawrence Coles across Valley Mill, Stephens City, Mt Williams, Round Hill, and Gainesboro clubs, with evening meetings.

Valley Mill Lawrence Coles Hayfield Sloan Wolfe Stephens City John Hammock Mt. Williams Mt. Williams Community Hall Round Hill Round Hill Community Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Parkinson J. H. Moling, III Howatta £. Mallinson John R. MacKinnon Cheynes Studio John Henry Moling, II Miss Kirk Mr. Earl Smith St. Anne's Guild Lobgllas Bobbie Conrad Miss Ann Kuhn Bride of Amory Sommaripa Miss Allamong Miss Stuart Henry Conquest Linaburg Mt. Pleasant Church Keller E. L. Keller Comrade Bible Braddock Street Methodist Church Gilbert Tillotson John H. Rosenberger Stephen City Granville Snapp Marlboro Roy Beaver Blacksburg Clayton Sherman Valley Ave John Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Lydia Barton Miss Young Paul N. Hotinger New York Alan Oates Shepherd Colle Kenneth Mathews Abingdon Roger Koontz Apple Pie Ridge Mathews James Wood High School National Fruit William King High School Philip Sprenkle Hanover Diane Hunt James Lawrence Deltox Winchester Furniture CO South Main St Roberta Lee Frederick County Board of Supervisors Salvation Army Timberlake Lovett Bros. Shoe Store Polly’s the Commercial & Savings Bank Cather’s Department Store Winchester, Virginia Snellings Florist Barry Fortunet Eould Anderson Maytag
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