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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1957

Page

8

Auxiliary to Post 2123 Holds Monthly Meeting and Activities

The Auxiliary to Post 2123 Veterans of Foreign Wars met at the Lisas Shelter with a weiner feast. Nes Garland Grim led the session in Miss Anne Peer’s absence as she attended the Department Encampment. Memorial services were noted for Mrs Robertson with a grave marker placed.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Lisas Shelter Weiner Nes Garland Grim Anne Peer Ocean View Dayton Easter Buddy Wayne DeHaven Robertson J. Paul Peters Newton D. Baker Hospital Harry Lake Francis Sager Dorothy Lofton George Thees Roy White V.F.W. Family Dayton Easters

Calendar of Events at War Memorial Building and Local Venues

Community calendar lists Robbie Conrad contact, events at War Memorial Building and venues across the area. June gatherings include Class of 32 reunion, lodge and fraternal meetings, church hall games, yard parties, bridge at George Washington Hotel, and Firemen's Association at Clearbrook.

Sacred Heart Church Hall St Anne's Guild & P. m Woodmen of the World Order of Eagles Madison Lodge & P. m McKinley Chapter Eastern Star City Hall George Washington Hotel Frederick County Volunteer Firemen's Association Clearbrook

Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Dinner Meeting

The Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club held a dinner meeting on Tuesday at York Inn. Twenty seven members along with their husbands and friends attended. The meeting was conducted by Mrs. R. J. Alford.

Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club York Inn R. J. Alford

Birth of Cynthia Ann Sencindiver in Arlington Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sencindiver announce the birth of a daughter, Cynthia Ann, on June 17 at Arlington Hospital. Mrs. Sencindiver is the former Virginia Grant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Lee Grant. The couple has a son. Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Bryan Conrad of Highland Falls, N.Y., are guests of his mother Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire. Mrs. Bill Pangle hosted a linen shower for Miss Jane Southard, whose wedding to Fred W. Herbert Jr. of Berkeley, California, will be Sept. 15. Guests included Mrs. Wilson Southard and Mrs. Jessie Bass, mother and grandmother of the honoree.

Frank Sencindiver Arlington Cynthia Ann Arlington Hospital Sencindiver Virginia Grant 8S. Lee Grant Sencindivers Bryan Conrad Highland Palls, N. Y Hunter H. McGuire N. Braddock Sr Bill Pangle Jane Southard Fred W. Herbert, Jr Berkeley, Cunlif Wilson Southard Jessie Bass James Car

Infant Names and Community Notices Run Through Winchester Area

Local families announce newborns with names such as David Gregory Terri Sonja and Thomas Daniel Oliver Orndorff Thomas Daniel and Kevin Bruce. Social and church notes mention weddings visits reunions and pastoral service by Rev J Edward Klingman as well as residents visiting Lexington Herald staff and relatives in Sharon Pennsylvania and Berryville Route 1.

Births Announce Several Newborns and Parent Details

On June 20 a girl named Leanna Dawn was born to Mr and Mrs John Pynes Route 2. A boy named Roger William Fish was born to Mr and Mrs Roger William Fish of Strasburg with Mrs Fish the former Miss Janet Venable. Another girl was born to Mr and Mrs Lavern der 110 W Leicester St with Mrs Lavender the former Miss Ruth Jackson.

John Pynes Route 2 Leanna Dawn Pyles Winona Pownall Roger William Fish Strasburg Roger William Fish Janet Venable Joseph Lavernder Leicester St Lavender Ruht Jackson

Modern Etiquette Q&A on weddings and table manners

A column by Roberta Lee offers practical advice on budget weddings, public decorum, and proper serving. It suggests simple ceremonies for tight budgets and warns that terms like Sugar or Sweetie in public are in poor taste. It also confirms a host should portion meat for all before serving anyone.

Louise Leask and Thomas Meade Wedd at Oakdale Church

Miss Louise Leask of Waterford wed Thomas Hugh Meade of Washington DC in Oakdale California at St Marys Church. Rev Bryan T O Rourke officiated the double ring ceremony before an arrangement of tisisies and tall candles.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Oakdale Calif Louise Leask Waterford Thomas Hugh Meade Washington, D. C Louis Burwell Meade Millwood Mr. Meade Pather Bryan T. O’rourke Leask Donald Hanley Walnut Creek Catif Dian Flack New York Joanna Bracket Doris Perl Washington Metron Fraser Margaret Johnson San Francisco

Swedish teen eloped then denies marriage claim

Huw Williams 18 and Christina Wennerstrom 16 ran away from home June 2 after dating secretly. Police said they initially claimed marriage but later confessed they were not wed. Christina's mother flew to Pennsylvania to reclaim her daughter while Christina stayed with her family diplomat friend. Williams lost his Senate page job. Christina's father, a Swedish colonel, had returned to Sweden.

Washington Senate Sweden Huw W Wil.iams Christina Wennerstrom Montoursville Canada Christina Stig Wennerstrom Pennsylvania Huw Wennerstrom Nan Williams U.S Huto Lindgren Lindgren

Love affair could lead to marriage in future

Lindgren observed that if the romance endures and Huw and Christina keep in touch, they may eventually marry. He noted Mrs Wennerstrom’s attitude toward Huw as favorable, saying she likes the boy.

Huw Christina

Lessons in English by W. L. Gordon

Educational notes on common usage missteps include subject verb agreement with group and mispronunciations. The lesson highlights spelling pairs prescribe and prescribe, and introduces vivisection as today’s vocabulary with pronunciation and example.

W. L. Gordon

Alleged Rapist Declared Sane by Psychiatrists

Ernest Graham Riggins of Axton 15 was declared sane by psychiatrists at Southwestern State Hospital Marion. He is charged with abducting and raping an 11 year old Martinsville girl during a six hour ride through four counties and assault in Bedford County. The attack reportedly occurred on a lonely road between Forest and New London. Riggins surrendered April 1 and will be tried in Bedford County on the rape charge and in Martinsville on the abduction charge.

Martinsville Southwestern State Hospital Marion Henry County Commonwealth Claude Taylor Southwestern Ernest Graham Riggins Axton Riggins Bedford County Rudjer T. Mitchell Bedford Forest New London

Bride and Mother Compile Large Wedding Invitation List

The discussion notes that the couple lacks a wide guest roster and questions whether the bride and her mother control the invitation list for a sizable wedding.

Bridegroom and mother sit with relatives in accord

The text notes that the bridegroom and mother have the right to identify their relatives and arrange matters. It emphasizes seating or position within the ceremony context and implies family priority in social duties.

Terry Moore’s Husband Denies Divorce Allegations

In Santa Monica Superior Court Charles Eugene McGrath denied separation and most allegations in actress Terry Moore’s divorce suit. Moore, 28, said she will resume talks after her Denver premiere. McGrath, 35, claimed minimal gambling losses in five years and disputed other charges.

Santa Monica Calif Terry Moore Charles Eugene McGrath Miss Moore Gene Denver McGrath Santa Monica Superior Court

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