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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1955

Page

11

Saal Votes Dr Fansler Wed To Miss Marshall

The Norfolk nuptials unite Miss Martha Winfield Marshall and Dr Avalon Lanier Fansler in Park Place Methodist Church. Attendants wore pineapple crystallette gowns as the couple plan a Sea Island honeymoon and residence at 431 New Hampshire Ave Norfolk before his July Navy dental duty.

Martha Winfield Marshall Norfolk Avalon Lanier Fansler Park Place Methodist Church Willard Wellons Marshall Fansler Earl Clifford Fansler Roland P. Riddick Margaret Scott Marshall William Alan Brigman Norman O. Milligan Phillip G McIntyre Elmore S. Baylor, Jr Susan Virginia Wiley Julia Scott Wall W. Nelson Worrell Hillside Klmore S. Baylor, Jr Roy Herbert Jones Eugene Leslie Kantor Emmanuel W. Michaels Sea Island New Hampshire Ave Granby High School Randolph- Macon College Medical College of Virginia Richmond U. S. Navy

Memorial Service at Mt Hebron Church Sunday

A memorial service will be held at Mt. Hebron E A B Church one mile west of Cross Junction on Rt. 522 Sunday at 2 30 p m EST. The Rev. Charles Hayes Van Gilder is the pastor.

Mt. Hebron Cross Junction Charles Hayes van Gilder

Miss Clevenger Graduates From Bryn Mawr Nursing School

Miss Dorothy E. Clevenger daughter of E. A. Clevenger of Hagerstown Maryland formerly of this city graduated from Bryn Mawr School of Nursing in Philadelphia on June 16. She also is a graduate of Hagerstown High School.

Dorothy E. Clevenger E. A. Clevenger Hagerstown Bryn Mawr School of Nursing Philadelphia Hagerstown High School

Memorial Service at Bethel Methodist Church Gore

The annual memorial service will be held Sunday at Bethel Methodist Church in Gore with special music. The Rev Morris Cather will be the guest speaker in the afternoon. Sunday school is at 9 45 a m and worship follows at o clock. The Rev Roy Neff is the minister.

Bethel Methodist Church Gore Morris Cather Roy Neff

Golden Rule Class Hosts Stephens City Methodist Church

The Golden Rule Bible Class of Braddock Street Methodist Church will host Stephens City Methodist Church on Sunday. John A. Leatherman of Winchester will teach the lesson.

Braddock Street Methodist Church Stephens City Methodist Church John A. Leatherman Winchester Group

Calendar of Events Listings for June 24 25 26

June 24 events include Friendship Fire Co yard party at John Kerr at 5 p m Jaycee dinner at 6 30 p m Woodmen of the World at 8 p m Fraternal Order of Eagles at Eagle Home also June 25 yard party at Pine Grove Methodist Church 4 p m and Friendship Fire Co yard party at John Kerr School at 5 p m June 26 2 p m Winchester Frederick County Historical Society tour forms at Courthouse Plaza.

Friendship Fire Company John Kerr School Woodmen of the World Fraternal Order of Eagles Eagle Home Pine Grove Methodist Church Friendship Fire Co Winchester - Frederick County Historical Society Courthouse Plaza

Miss Marilyn Feeley Weds A3c John Kelchner at Mt Williams

Miss Marilyn Feeley and A3c John J. Kelchner married in a double ring ceremony at St. John’s Lutheran Church Mt Williams officiated by Rev. E B. Smith. The couple’s families note the bride’s James Wood High School graduation and plans to join Kelchner in Savannah after July 1.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Mt. Williams Marilyn Joan Feeley John J. Kelchner E. B. Smith

Marriage Notice At Marlboro With Local Attendees

At his home on N Loudoun Street the couple wed. The bride wore a white dress with matching accessories and attended James Wood High School while employed by McCrory's Store. The groom, who studied at Lebanon and Strasburg, works for Richard Orchard Company. Parents attended with Mrs Alger Copeland and Gary Copeland the only attendees.

N. Loudoun St James Wood High School McCrory’s Copeland Lebanon and Strasburg Richard Orchard Company Marlboro Alger Copeland Gary Copeland

Miss Sprint Elected President Of Braddock Street Wesleyan Guild

Miss Mary Lou Sprint was elected president of the newly organized Wesleyan Service Guild at Braddock Street Methodist Church. Officers include Lucille Sencindiver as vice president Marie Rush as secretary and Helen Gatewood Coffin as treasurer.

Mary Lou Sprint Wesleyan Service Guild Braddock Street Methodist Church Lucille Sencindiver Marie Rush Helen Gatewood Coffin Jeanne Evans Roanoke Braddock Street Women’s Society of Christian Service

Ministers Honored At Winchester District Luncheon

The Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Dugger hosted a Hotel Strasburg luncheon honoring Methodist ministers transferred within the Winchester District. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. R. B. Proctor Elkton moved to Yorktown and Rev. and Mrs. Martin Seitz Gainesboro. Burkert Mt. Crawford to Annandale for youth work. William Gaylord arriving from Swarthmore to attend Elizabeth Baker and Robert Hopkins Jr wedding.

J. C. Dugger Winchester Hotel Strasburg R. B. Proctor Elkton Yorktown Martin Seitz Gainesboro Charles E. Burkert Mt. Crawford Annandale Alexandria

Entertainment for Miss Marilyn Feeley Before her Marriage

Mrs Alfred Williams and Mrs Edgar Haines hosted parties in honor of Miss Marilyn Feeley prior to her wedding to A3e John Kelchner. Attendants for the wedding of Miss Martha Marshall and Dr Avalon Lanier Fansler included Mr and Mrs Joseph B Jolliffe Brucetown Miss Thelma Fansler Fort Belvoir Mr and Mrs Fauver Earle Rinker Gainesboro and Mrs A C Fauver and Miss Besse Fansler of this city.

Marilyn Feeley John Kelchner Alfred Williams Edgar Haines Martha Marshall Avalon Lanier Fansler Joseph B. Jolliffe Brucetown Thelma Fansler Fort Belvoir Fauver Earle Rinker Gainesboro A. C. Fauver Besse Fansler City

Miss Charlene Grimm Returns Home From Virginia

Miss Charlene Grimm returned from Charlottesville where she attended commencement at the University of Virginia. She stayed at Mrs. Hurt's hostess home and was the guest of Lt. Richard M. Shaw of New York City who received a B A in political science and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U S Armed Forces.

Charlene Grimm Charlottesville University of Virginia

Out of Town Guests Attend Wedding Ceremony

Out of town guests at the wedding of Miss Marilyn Teeley and Mr. John Kelchner included Mrs. Harold Kendrick and Mr. Harold McClain with son Thomas of Yonkers New York and Mr. and Mrs. Albert McClain of New Jersey.

Marilyn Teeley John Kelchner Harold Kendrick Harold McClain Thomas Yonkers N. Y Albert McClain New Jersey

Birth of Dorothy Turner in New London

St J. G. and Mrs Bryan Minnegerode of New London Conn congratulate on the birth of a daughter Dorothy Turner in New London June 16.

Dinner to follow Baker Hopkins wedding rehearsal

Mr and Mrs Peyton J Marshall and Mr and Mrs Eugene Hildreth host dinner tonight at the Hildreth home on S Washington St after the rehearsal of Miss Elizabeth Harrison Baker and Robert Kingsley Hopkins Jr.

Peyton J. Marshall Eugene Hildreth Hildreth S. Washington St Elizabeth Harrison Baker Robert Kingsley Hopkins, Jr

Arlington couple Welcomes Son Graf

Capt. and Mrs. Robert Graf of Arlington announce the birth of a son on June 18 in Arlington. Mrs. Graf is the former Miss Anne Browne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Browne of Amherst Street.

Robert Graf Arlington Graf Anne Browne Horace Browne Amherst St

Secrets of Charm in the Sports Car Age

Fashion shifts with the sports car trend as women embrace bold clothing and car accessories. The piece warns on graceful entry and exit from low siting cars, offering step by step advice for poised mobility and featuring the Figured For You guide with 10 cents and SASE to Michigan City Indiana.

Secrets of Charm National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana

Seitzs Move to Tom s Brook Methodist Parsonage

The Rev and Mrs Martin G Seitz of Gainesboro moved yesterday to the Methodist parsonage in Tom s Brook where Mr Seitz is now stationed.

Martin G. Seitz Gainesboro Toms Brook Seita

Robinson Family Returns From Rehoboth Beach

Mr and Mrs J Kenneth Robinson and daughters Keveney and Ray arrive home today from Rehoboth Beach Delaware with their travel details and family update.

Wedding Guests Arrive for Baker Hopkins Nuptials

Arrivals today for the Elizabeth Baker and Robert Hopkins Jr. wedding include Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Sackett of Charles City, Mr. Holmes Conrad Smith of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard McCray Jr. of Charlottesville, and Mr. and Mrs. William Heard of Bloomfield Conn.

Elizabeth Baker Robert Hopkins, Jr Arthur J. Sackett Charles City Holmes Conrad Smith Washington Bernard McCray, Jr Charlottesvile William Heard Bloomfield, Conn

Mrs Williams and Mrs Griffith to Attend Washington Wedding

Mrs R Gray Williams and Mrs Richard Griffith plan a weekend trip to Washington DC to attend the wedding of Gray Williams Stuart and Margaret Anice Dunkley at Metropolitan Methodist Church tomorrow afternoon with a reception at Columbia Country Club afterward.

R. Gray Williams Courtfield Ave Richard Griffith W. Clifford St Julia Matthews Washington, D. C

Bowie welcomes Timothy Cather Bowie in Alexandria

St and Mrs B W Bowie of Alexandria La receive congratulations on the birth of a son Timothy Cather Bowie born June 2 in Alexandria. Mrs Bowie is the former Miss Ann Cather, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Cather of S Washington St. Mr Joseph Bauserman of Bufflick Road is a patient in Memorial Hospital.

Joseph Bauserman Bufflick Road Memorial Hospital

Paughf Family Moves to Gainesboro Methodist Parsonage

The Rev and Mrs Carl Paughf of Mt Solon moved into the Gainesboro Methodist Parsonage yesterday afternoon. He is the new minister of the Gainesboro Methodist Charge. Mr and Mrs Hobson McGehee Sr will entertain at luncheon tomorrow at Elmington near Berryville for Miss Elizabeth.

Carl Paughf Mt. Solon Gainesboro Paughf

Local students named to dean's list and youth leadership trip

Miss Elizabeth Ann Ames of Berryville, a Mary Washington College sophomore, is on the dean's list for the past semester. Four youths and advisors will depart Monday for the Youth Leadership school in Massanetta hosted by the Virginia and West Virginia Synods.

Elizabeth Ann Ames Berryville Mary Washington College Massanetta Synods of

Cheraw Couple to Visit Mrs Moling Jr Family

The Rev and Mrs John R Mac Kinnon and their children of Cheraw South Carolina will arrive today to visit Mrs J H Moling Jr, the mother of Mr MacKinnon.

John R. MacKinnon Cheraw, S. C

Sunnyside Residents Return From East Trips

Mr. Fred Stotler and daughter Dana of Sunnyside and Mrs. Gol die Kerns and daughter Doris return after visits with friends in Elkton Maryland and New York City.

Fred Stotler Dana Sunnyside Goldie Kerns Doris Elkton, Md New York City

Wedding planned as Miss Elizabeth Baker weds Robert Arch Wesley Jones

Mrs Minnie Chapman McDaniel remains a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Arthur Thompson of Staten Island N Y arrive to visit Mr and Mrs Lewis Barton and attend the wedding of Miss Elizabeth Baker and Mr Robert Arch Wesley Jones son of Mrs and Mrs Arch W Jones of 225 Shawnee Ave Jones has been placed on the honor roll for the spring quarter at Tri State College Angola Ind where he is majoring in mechanical engineering

Minnie Chapman McDaniel Winchester Memorial Hospital Arthur Thompson Staten Island, N. Y Lewis Barton Elizabeth Baker Robert Hopkins, Jr Arch Wesley Jones Arch W. Jones Shawnee Ave Tri-State College Angola Ind

Niece Colleen O'Rear Weds Robert Lewis in Arlington

Miss Colleen O'Rear and Robert Lewis wed in Arlington on Saturday with attendees including Miss Shirley Orndoff of Brad dock Street and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L. Williams of the Valley Pike.

Shirley Orndoff Braddock St Clarence L. Williams The Valley Pike Mr. Williams Colleen O’rear Robert Lewis Arlington

Mrs Wade Jones Fetes Birthday At Home

Mrs Wade Jones was guest of honor at a Thursday evening party at her home for her birthday. Attending were Mr Wade Jones, Mr and Mrs Joe Miller, Mrs William Riley, Mrs Mazie Stickley, Judy and Shirley Moulden, Jan Kay and Doris Jones.

Wade Jones Joe Miller William Riley Mazie Stickley Judy Shirley Moulden Jan Kay Doris Jones

Massie Couple Attends Dunkley Stuart Wedding in Washington

Mr and Mrs Joseph A Massie Jr will attend the wedding of Miss Margaret Anice Dunkley and Gray Williams Stuart tomorrow in Washington D C. Mr Stuart is the grandson of the late Mr and Mrs R Gray Williams of this city.

Joseph A. Massie, Jr Margaret Anice Dunkley Gray Williams Stuart Washington, D. C Stuart R. Gray Williams

Twin sons born to Mr and Mrs Cecil Painter

Helen White reports the birth to Mr and Mrs Cecil Painter of Stephenson as they welcome twin sons. The mother is formerly Miss Margaret Ott.

Helen White Cecil Painter, Stephenson Margaret Ott

Lesson in English By W. L. Gordon

W L Gordon presents guidance on proper word usage and pronunciation. The lesson emphasizes choosing precise terms like maintain over claim and clarifies mispronounced words such as scourge. It advocates expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily, focusing on profusion as abundant supply.

Modern Etiquette Q&A Luncheon and Gifts

A friend hosts a luncheon and the guest cannot attend now. The obligation is fulfilled only for the time being. another invitation later is appropriate. If a mailed gift arrives damaged, thank the friend and say nothing about the damage. For informal business letters the accepted closing is Sincerely yours.

Farm Produce At Curb Market Announced In City

Clarence Fletcher announces a Farmers' Curb Market with green beans cabbage lettuce onions potatoes dressed chickens and rabbits cured meats home baked rolls cakes and pies. Market runs 6 to 9 a.m. on the east side of the city parking lot on S Kent St.

Clarence Fletcher S. Kent St

Holmes Win Weekly Duplicate Bridge Match in Fort Lauderdale

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua N. Holmes of Fort Lauderdale won first in the Winchester Contract Bridge Club weekly duplicate at the Golf Club. Runners up were Mrs. Harold G. Brown with Mrs. Nelson Page and third went to Mrs. Irvan O Connell and Richard Bowers. The next meeting is June 30 at the Golf Club.

Joshua N. Holmes Fort Lauderdale Fla Winchester Contract Bridge Club Golf Club Harold G. Brown Nelson Page Irvan O’connell Richard Bowers

Students Campaign For Meals For Millions

Students report perfect attendance and present a project titled Meals For Millions. They have raised $22.10 toward the goal reflecting community support and student effort.

Special Program At Salem Church Tonight

A special program will be given this evening at 7 30 at the Salem Church of the Brethren as a climax to the Vacation Bible School. Each class will present what they learned during the past two weeks and about 56 children from kindergarten through junior high have enrolled, with thirty seven participating.

Salem Church of the Brethren

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Saal Dr. Fansler Miss Marshall Hebron Bethel Church Bobbie Conrad Miss Feeley Russell G. Feeley Charlotte Mammer Shirley Altizer Karl Williams Earl Williams Gretna Williams Kelchner Stephens City Miss Lofton Daryl A. Copeland Evelyn Juanita Lofton Patrick Lofton Daryl Allen Copeland Alger A. Copeland Zepp R. F. Schmucker Miss Sprint William Gaylord Swathmore Frances Page Mr. Gaylord Robert K. Hopkins, Jr Gaunt John Robert Powers Halsey Trout Green Lovett Brothers Vogue Lovett Bros N. Loudoun Ae E Plccadilly W. L. Gordon Roberta Lee Holmes the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Deltox Cather’s Department Store Dawnelle Gordon Timberlake Shoecenter Brand New Loudoun St Salem Loudoun §T Tee Rat Breyers Woelen Canam Co
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