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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1961

Page

7

Miss Keeler Engaged to Robert Orndorff

Mr and Mrs Harrison Keeler of Middletown announce the engagement of their daughter Mary to Robert Lewis Orndorff of Oranda, son of Mr and Mrs Archie Orndorff. Mary is a James Wood High School graduate, class of 1961, and employed by Winchester Memorial Hospital. No wedding date set.

Harrison Keeler Middletown Mary Robert Lewis Orndorff Oranda Archie Orndorff Miss Keeler James Wood High School Winchester Memorial Hospital

Women of Moose Elect Officers Across Chapter 1367

The Women of the Moose Chapter 1367 elected officers at the Moose Home on Wednesday night. New officers include Recorder Mrs Elmer Vance, Senior Regent Mrs Garnett Miller, Junior Mrs E E Brengle, Planner Mrs Marion Vancsory, and Treasurer Mrs Harry Anderson. Garnett Miller joined the headship of Mrs Taylor, and Miller recently earned an Academy of Friendship degree in Richmond. The Academy committee sponsors an upcoming barbecue chicken dinner on June 24 at Moose Park, with tickets on sale, and the installation dinner is set for June 28 at Lee Jackson.

Women of the Moose Moose Home Elmer Vance Garnett Miller E. E. Brengle Marion Vanscory Plin Harry Anderson Taylor Miller Academy of Friendship Richmond John Lee Keller Nichols

FRISBY DAVIS SMITH EARNS EDUCATION DOCTORATE

Frisby Davis Smith son of the Rev and Mrs Edwin B Smith of Bluemont formerly of Albin received the Doctor of Education degree from the University of Kentucky at June 5 commencement exercises He is director of instruction in Roanoke City Public Schools and is married to Adelaide Jennings of Wytheville Their grandson Frisby Davis Smith III was baptized June 11 at College Lutheran Church in Salem.

Frisby Davis Smith Edwin B. Smith Bluemont Albin University of Kentucky Lexington Smith Handley High School Roanoke City Adelaide Jennings Wytheville

George Goode, Bolles School Grad, Plans Virginia Entry

George Goode, son of Mr and Mrs Henry T Goode, graduated from Bolles School in June. He earned First Lieutenant rank and commanded the first platoon of C Company. He belonged to the Glee Club and varsity football team and received merit bars. He will enter the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in September.

George Henry T. Goode Bolles School Jacksonville Fla C’ Company University of Virginia At Charlottesville

UNC graduate Miss Mary Rhodes earns AB in English

Recent graduate Miss Mary Bruce Rhodes daughter of Mr and Mrs H Paul Rhodes graduated June 5 from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill with an AB in English. She served as treasurer of the Panhellenic Council on the Dormitory House Council and was a member of the Senior Awards Committee University Party Canterbury Club and YWCA. She belongs to Kappa Kappa Gamma and plans to teach in Fairfax County Virginia next year.

Mary Bruce Rhodes H. Paul Rhodes University of North Carolina Chapel Hill N. C Panhellenic Council Univeristy Party Canterbury Club Y.W.C.A Kappa Kappa Gamma Rhodes Fairfax County Virginia

James Wood FFA Members Attend State Convention

James Wood Chapter FFA members Loretta Wilkins Linda Amower Barbara Komsa Carol Lake and Martha Ridings traveled to Roanoke to attend the 16th annual Virginia Association Future Homemakers of America convention held at the Hotel Roanoke. The theme Understanding the Key to Happy Family Living will guide sessions and discussion groups with officer elections and installations planned. The group returns Thursday afternoon after adjournment.

James Wood Future Homemakers of American FHA Roanoke Loretta Wilkins Linda Amtower Barbara Komsa Carol Lake Martha Ridings Virginia Association Future Homemakers of America

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

A brief English lesson by W. L. Gordon explains mispronunciations and misspellings. It notes Gyve should be pronounced jive and warns against common errors such as misusing to and at in describing illness.

W. L. Gordon

Dear Abby Smoking Won’t Stop Fire-Eaters

A reader asks if a daughter's smoking is to deter kissers from eastern school suitors. Abby rejects the idea as a myth and suggests the mother adjust to the nickname Debbie, not Deborah Susan, as a long-term reality.

Abby Debbie Deboard Susan Deborah Susan

Shell tips for engines and mileage in 1930s ad style

This Shell advertisement lists tips to improve fuel mileage and engine performance. It urges avoiding cold starts, light pedal use, keeping speeds moderate, preventing idle creep, avoiding rapid starts, maintaining proper tire pressure, regular oil changes, and using Shell products to claim extra miles per tank.

Dear Abby privacy and etiquette correspondence

A reader seeks guidance on privacy boundaries in a family dynamic inviting parental involvement. The column discusses emergency use of keys and urges clear definitions. A related letter shares views on makeup at a funeral and appropriate discretion.

Abby

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