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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1960

Page

6

Two Virginia Tech Graduates Earn Degrees At Commencement

Gregory Orndorff son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Orndorff earned a B S in building construction at Virginia Polytechnic Institute on June 12 He served as president of the Virginia Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America and was active in Apple Club Honor Court and Tau Beta Pi He is tied to Gregory Construction Co in Manassas Charles Philip Slaughter son of Mr Slaughter earned a B S in mechanical engineering from VPI He belonged to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Married Students Association Potomac Co in Front Royal He and his wife will settle in the city

Gregory Orndorff Leslie Orndorff V.P.I Virginia Association of General Contractors of America Apple Club Honor Court Tau Ee Cappa Gregory

Miss Heatwole to Wed Duncan Reynard This Summer

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard C. Heatwole of Mt Clinton announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Margaret Heatwole to Duncan Lawrence Reynard of Palo Alto California. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan G. Reynard of Redwood City California. Sarah Margaret is a Mt Clinton High School graduate and Madison College alumna with a Theta Sigma Upsilon membership and former Airlines faculty in San Francisco. Reynard is a Santa Clara University alumnus and Army veteran now an engineer with Lockheed Missiles and Space Division in Sunnydale California. A summer wedding is planned.

Leonard C. Heatwole Mt. Clinton Sarah Margaret Duncan Lawrence Reynard Palo Alto Calif Duncan G. Reynard Redwood City Miss Heatwole Mt. Clinton High School Madison College Theata Sigma Upsilon Sorority Any Airlines

French Cooking Class Opens At Christ Church

Christ Church hosts a French cooking class taught by Mile. Stella Kaimarack in the Parish Hall beginning Tuesday at 2 p.m. The eight lesson series costs 10 dollars, with proceeds aiding church projects. Call MO 2-6150 or MO 2-5843 to enroll.

Mile Stella Kaimarack Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall Wimen of Christ Church

Miss Sue Albin to Wed James Spitler

Mr and Mrs Perry J Albin announce engagement of their daughter Sue Carolyn to James William Spitler son of Mr and Mrs Melvin F Spitler of Front Royal Road Sue Carolyn is a Handley High graduate and James Wood High School graduate no wedding date set

Perry J. Albin Sue Carolyn James William Spitler Melvin F. Spitler Front Royal Road Miss Albin Handley High Mr. Spitler James Wood High School

Sorority Installs Mrs Lewis As President

Mrs. W. H. Lewis was installed as president of Alpha Omega Chapter 2060 of Epsilon Signa Alpha Monday night. Other officers installed were Vice-president Mrs James Bibble recording secretary Mrs Richard Adams conf escoiding secretary Mrs Don Nesbitt treasurer Mrs R J Alford Jr Parliamentarian Mrs Roy Johnson and educational director Mrs Héctor Ritter. A $50 pledge to the Heart Fund was announced and the sorority has supported the Heart Fund Drive for Winchester and Frederick County for three years. Plans for the annual summit picnic were discussed.

W. H. Lewis Alpha Omega Chapter Epsilon Signa Alpha Seagch Rebel Restaurant James Bibble Richard Adams Don Nesbitt R. J. Alford,Jr Roy Johnson Héctor Ritter Nesbitt Robert Wwibkente Heart Fund Winchester Frederick County

Calendar of Events Sees June Programs At Madison and George Washington

June entries list events including a 2 pm Madison meeting and 8 pm at the George Washington Hotel for a Duplicate bridge session and the Fick County Volunteer Firemen’s Association gathering at the Post Home. The month’s schedule covers VFW activities and related community gatherings.

FCFA Madison V.F.W Post Home George Washington Hotel Fick County Volunteer Firemen's Assn

Local Personal Notes Reflect Community News

Mrs Elta Simmons of 502 Atwell Ave is a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Strother of White Hall return home after attending the Virginia Methodist Conference at Ferrum College in Frederick. Mrs Alan Richardson travels to care for her mother Mrs Lewis Hyde at West Boscawen. Lewis Hyde Jr of 8 Walsh St visits New Haven to attend Yale class reunion. Mr and Mrs Joseph Wit Bon Hough of Paris Va receive congratulations on Theresa Rob’s engagement to a Winchester man. Arthur Denny of 16 FE Hart St is a patient at Winchester Memorial. The Browns and Baileys plan a weekend in Waynesboro for Philip Brooks and Reba Heishman’s wedding at First Presbyterian Church. Brooks is son of Col and Mrs P C Brooks of Fishburne Military School. Heishman teaches at Waynesboro High. A tea, luncheon, and multiple showers honor Miss Janice DuVall before her marriage to James Kenkel. John Carboney and Thomas Davis visit Indianapolis. Mrs Davis and Mrs Ramey tour as far as St Louis. Lt and Mrs W Wayne Miller and children return to Laredo Texas after visiting relatives in Gainesboro and Route 2.

Richard B. Brown Edward Bailey Betty Sue Waynesboro S. Brown Philip O. Brooks Reba Heishman First Presbyterian Church Mr. Brooks P. C. Brooks Fishburne Military School Miss Hershman Strasburg

Local Graduation Attendees From City and Leesburg

Mrs Frances Slaughter and Mr Lyle Flaherty joined Allen Slaughter and Mrs William B Cassler at Virginia Polytechnic Institute graduation exercises on June 12.

Frances Slaughter Lyle Flaherty Allen Slaughter City William B. Cassler Duves Leesburg V.P.I

Mr and Mrs W S Lewis Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs W S Lewis of Neemee Seenversary marked their 50th wedding anniversary on June 8 with a dinner hosted by their children at Bufflick Road. They wed in Renick West Virginia in 1910. Mrs Lewis, formerly Annie Cochran. Their six children and ten grandchildren attended except Herbert, who was ill.

Arthur Cooper Paul Clark Core Ohio Hubert Lewis This City Herbert Lewis West Palm Beach, Fla Lewis

Local social notes show wedding plans and visits across cities

Recents guests of Fond Leahy and Robert Hoffman and M D Haines visit Fairfield Conn for the wedding of Susan Buell and Paul Abry with Bill Bosserman as best man. Janet O Leary visits Ursula O Leary in Pittsburgh while Janet Hout visits Anne Holmes Harper in Frostburg among others. Beverly Cowley and Marcella Cufiningham vacation at Virginia Beach as Mrs William H Logan and Emmelyn Logan attend the GFWC convention in Washington.

Fairfield Conn Susaan Buell Paul Abry Bill Bosserman Miss Bosserman Ad Boian New Caanan William H. Logan Shenandoah District VFWC Emmelyn Logan Sheraton Park Hotel Washington

Farewell Service for Rev Oglesby at Braddock Street Church

The Rev Oglesby will not conduct the 8 AM service at Braddock Street Methodist Church on Sunday. His farewell sermon will be at 11 AM in the Sanctuary. He has been transferred to Calvary Methodist Church in Arlington and will begin duties there on Thursday.

Braddock Street Methodist Church Forrest Oglesby Oglesby Calvary Methodist Church Arlington

Devotions Set for Comrade Bible Class Tomorrow

Comrade Bible Class will hold devotions tomorrow at 9 45 in the Chapel of Braddock Street Methodist Church Comrade Eula Affleck will lead with Mrs Hardesty teaching the lesson.

Eula Affleck Braddock St. Methodist Church D. F. Hardesty

Crums Methodist Yard Party Set for July Sixth Evening

The Crums Methodist Church will hold its annual yard party on July 6 at 5 p.m. at the church. Rain or shine, the event features cold plate suppers, ham, peas, ice cream, and a variety of other goodies.

Crums Methodist Church Round Hill Community Center Route 50 West

Bible Study Group A Sets Meeting at Fairfax Room

Bible Study Group A of Christ Episcopal Church will meet on June 22 at 8 p.m. in the Fairfax Room. The session is part of ongoing church activities and invites members to attend.

Christ Episcopal Church Fairfax Room

Regular Hymn Sing at Salem Church of the Brethren

Regular hymn sing to be held at Salem Church of the Brethren east of Si ae Jute beginning at 7 pm. Mission leader is Mice Baty i Pondbnefean 6 Ri ae. Open to the public.

Salem Church of the Brethrés Sia Eee Jute Ie Ito Ns Earv

Welcome Party Posted by Welcome Wagon Club Meeting

The Welcome Wagon Club announces its monthly meeting set for June 21 with plans for the community welcome event. Members are invited to gather and discuss upcoming activities and initiatives.

The Welcome Wagon Club

Madison College Graduates Nancy Wehrheim in June

Miss Nancy Louise Wehrheim daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Wehrheim earned a BS from Madison College Harrisonburg on June 5 with a chemistry minor. She played intramural basketball and archery and belonged to Orchestris modern dance club serving as secretary then vice president.

Nancy Louise Wehrheim Fred Wehrheim Madison College Harrisonburg Miss Wehrheim Madison

Community Meeting At War Memorial Building

At 8 p.m. the War Memorial Building hosts a community meeting with a card party to follow. All members and newcomers are urged to attend for the social and civic gathering.

War Memorial Building

Headley Announces FHA Schedule For Front Royal Office

Headley outlines Farm Services FHA office hours in Front Royal 8 am to 4 30 pm Monday through Friday with Friday 10 am to 12 noon for county supervisor Headley. Part time offices rotate monthly in Winchester Woodstock Leesburg and Shenandoah County with 10 to 11 am or 11 to 12 noon slots. Since July 1959 Virginia loans total over two million dollars with 971 loans issued and 41 farms purchased or improved.

Farmers Home Administration Front Royal David Headley Heddley Winchester Woodstock ASC Shenandoah County Bank Leesburg Andoah County Bank Virginia Headley Ava

Michigan's Gerald Smith Intercepts Three In Illini Game

Gerald Smith of Michigan intercepted three passes in the football game against Illinois last November, contributing to a defensive standout performance for the Wolverines.

Gerald Smith Michigan Illinois

Miss Starliper Wins Legion Nursing Award

Bonita Ellen Starliper of Stephenson receives the American Legion nursing scholarship. A James Wood High School graduate, she held multiple clubs roles including parliamentarian and Beta Club representative, and will enter Winchester Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in September.

Bonita Ellen Sapliper Howard P. Starliper Stephenson American Legion James Wood High School Miss Starliper Future Nurses Club Mu Alpha Theta Woodbine Calvary Baptist Church Y.W.A Baptist Young Girls’ Missionary Society Winchester Model General Assembly Richmond Valley Riders Horse Club

Summer Program Planned for Youth in Boycé

The Cunningham Chapel Parish Youth Committee plans a summer program for all ages in Boyce starting June 21. Activities run three days a week at the Parish Hall with crafts, recreation, study groups, and age specific programs for preschool through high school students.

Cunningham Chapel Parish Roland Mitchell Frank Q. Cayce Downs Spitler Virginia Episcopal Seminary Alexandria William Bell Watkins, Jr Sue Baldwift Sutfittler Boyce

Deep sea fish with bioluminescent organs guide vision

Some species possess light producing bodies known as Batis that enable them to see in total darkness of deep ocean waters.

Lesson in English By W. L. Gordon

Word study notes detail correct usage and pronunciation for epical epochal aerie and desiccate. The article defines misuses and synonyms and urges daily vocabulary growth through a chosen word with example context and guidance.

W. L. Gordon

Berkeley Garden Club to Hold Show Monday

The Old Berkeley Garden Club hosts a Save Floweree show on June 20 in Martinsburg at the West Virginia National Bank lobby. The bank closes for the state holiday while the public can view arrangements horticulture and conservation exhibits from 3 to 9 p.m. Judges come from Maryland Pennsylvania and West Virginia and a reception is planned. Additional entries are expected from Old Fredericktown Garden Club and Lord Fairfax Garden Club.

Old Berkeley Garden Club Oa National Bank Martinsburg Maryland Vania West Virginia Hinch Mraor Thomas Old Fredericktown

Also Mentioned on This Page

V. Pl Christ Church Sue Albin James Spitler Sorority Mrs. Lewis Hisbergs Fashion Ari Pennypacker Elta Simmons Atwell Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital B. F. Strother White Hall Eealton College Frederick Strother North Frederick Louise Smellie Alan Richardson Lewis Hyde W. Boscawen &J Lewis Hyde, Jr Walsh St New Haven Yale Joseph Wit. Bon Hough Paris, Va Theresa Arthur Denny Hart St Janice Duvall James Kenkel Anthony Kenkel Ruth Ward Miss DuVall C.la Robert Perry Richard Duvall Cornelia Duvall John Carboney Thomas Davis Jan Clark Tidianapolis Ind Davis Ramey St. Louis Ill W. Wayne Miller Laredo Texas Mellon Adams Gainesboro Walter Miller Route 2 Dadi Whitman Grunt's Drug Store Mrs. W Fond Leahy Day Robert Hoffman Baltimore M. D. Haines Inwood W. Va Irene Nancy Mt. Falls Marion Tevalt Jill Hout Anne Daughter Mr. and Mis. Holmes Harper Frostburg, Md Janette O'Leary St. Petersburg Ursula O'Leary Braddock Beverly Cowley Marcella Cufiningham Virginia Beach Rev. Oglesby Miss Starliper Legion Nursing Award Boycé He Trio Sandal Stuart M. Perry, Ince Berkeley Garden Club Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Cather Scollay Middleway Good Housekeeping Maytag Clearbrook Fire CO Stonewall School
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