Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1958

Page

6

Miss Mathias Wed To George Fisher

Miss Gladys Ernestine Mathias and George Welton Fisher of Moorefield W Va were married Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock by the Rev Roy Schmucker on N Loudoun St The double ring ceremony was in the presence of relatives and close friends The bride wore blue lace over taffeta with carnations and baby's breath He is a construction worker The couple will live in Martinsburg W Va after a brief wedding trip

Gladys Ernestine Mathias George Welton Fisher Moorefield W. Va Roy Schmucker N. Loudoun St Ernest Mathias Fisher George Fisher Martinsburg

Koontz Married in Virginia Beach at First Presbyterian

The marriage of C. Edgar Koontz of Norfolk to Mrs. Gretchen Hanger of this city was held Friday at 5 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach. The bride is daughter of Victor E. Siebert of Long Beach California. Koontz is president of the Electronic Company of Norfolk and a VPI graduate. The ceremony was performed by Rev Henry G Morgan with Mrs Michael J Hanley Jr as bridesmaid and E Newton Whitfield as best man. A reception followed and the couple planned a two week wedding trip before settling in Virginia Beach.

Gretchen ’. Hanger C. Edgar Koontz Norfolk First Presbyterian Church Virginia Beach Victor E. Siebert Long Beach Calif Siebert Koontz C. BE. Koontz VPI Electronic Company of Norfolk Henry G. Morgan Michael J. Hanley, Jr E. Newton Whitfield

Cole Reunion Set for Saturday at Kiwanis Shelter

The annual Cole reunion will be held Saturday at 2 p m at the Kiwanis Shelter in Recreation Park. Friends and relatives are invited and asked to bring a basket lunch.

Kiwanis

Calendar of Events and Community Notes

Calendar items list June events at local clubs and venues including Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Rotary Club and Scouts. The section also records engagements birthdays births visitors and a Future Business Leaders of America convention attendee with local connections.

Une Loyal Order of Moose Moose Home Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous First Baptist Church Kiwanis Club Aoe Hotel Gel Club

BPW Board to Meet at Mrs Earley’s Home

The Board of the Business and Professional Women's Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Nina Earley at 133 South Braddock Street tomorrow afternoon. Welcome Wagon Club tours O Sullivan Rubber Plant in June with guides James Shields and Gordon Mackie. A July 15 picnic is planned at Senseny Park and Mrs. George Edmond was welcomed as a new member.

Patsy Oates Ira W. Oates Bufflick Road James Wood High School Future Business Leaders of America St. Louis Oates Virginia The Business and Professional Women's Club Nina Earley S. Braddock St Welcome Wagon Club O'Sullivan James Shields Gordon Mackie Senseny Park George Edmond

Explosion in Middletown N J damages paid by First Army

An eight Niko Ajax missile explosion in Middletown New Jersey on May 22 caused $7 500 in property damages. The worst loss was 261 from a damaged fire hose owned by a volunteer fire department.

Middletown N. J First Army

A New Stuffin for Meat

A nostalgic cook book style excerpt details stuffing ideas for various meats. It describes Grandma’s instinctive stuffing, pineapple pecan bread stuffing for crown roast of lamb, orange rice stuffing for pork chops veal and poultry, and step by step preparation and roasting guidance.

Proper gift etiquette and guest tips in society column

A reader asks about giving a birthday gift before engagement, tipping room attendants for sewing repairs, and using metered stamps on 200 wedding invitations. The adviser says gift only if engaged, a card otherwise. tipping is expected for attendants. stamps must be affixed by hand, not metered.

Births June 23 From McDonald Verts and Ewing families

A boy named Stephen Marshall was born to Mr and Mrs Harry Edwin McDonald of 100 Holliday Drive. Mrs McDonald is the former Jeanne Monroe. A girl was born to Mr and Mrs John Edwin Verts of Route 2 The Plains, Mrs Verts is the former Barbara Sayre. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Edward Ewing of Stephens City, Mrs Ewing is the former Dolly Marie Shifflett.

Harry Edwin McDonald Holliday Drive Stephen Marshall McDonald Jeanne Monroe John Edwin Verts the Plains Verts Barbara Sayre Raymond Edward Ewing Stephens City Ewing Dolly Marie Shifflett

Donica Elected 7th District American Legion Vice Commander

Frederick M. Donica of Conrad Hoover Post 21 was elected secretary of the 7th district at a Front Royal meeting. Other district officers named include Calvin L. Irwin Jr as commander and Alexander O. Adam as first vice commander. Delegates to the National Convention in Chicago were William Coyner, Emmett Burley, Calvin Irwin Jr. Alternates listed were Ralph Hamman, Harry Dyche, and Andy Davis. The district endorsed Hunter Jones of Rustburg for Department Vice Commander.

Frederick M. Donica Conrad Hoover American Legion Front Royal Calvin L. Irwin, Jr Madison Heights Alexander O. Adam Lexington James McKelvey Woodstock Delisle C. Daugherty Jay 8 Garrison Harrisonburg George Huffman Roanoke Chicago Ill William Coyner Waynesboro Emmett Burley Lynchburg Calvin Irwin, Jr Ralph J. Hamman Strasburg Harry B. Dyche Lurary Andy Davis Buena Vista Hunter Jones Rustburg Department of Virginia

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

A compact note from W. L. Gordon teaches common language mistakes and word study. It highlights misused samples and mispronunciations, defines defilement as pollution and uncleanness, and urges daily vocabulary growth with one word.

W. L. Gordon

Mt View Church Homecoming and Memorial Service

The Mountain View Methodist Church at Mountain Falls will hold its annual homecoming and memorial service this Sunday. Services start at 9 30 a m with worship by Rev Howard Ellifritz Vacation Church School closing exercises at 10 30 a m Lunch is served at noon and at 2 p m Rev Carl W Hiser of First Evangelical United Brethren Church will deliver the memorial address Special music is by the Hershman Brothers Quartet.

Mountain View Methodist Church Mountain Falls Howard Ellifritz Carl W. Hiser First Evangelical United Brethren Church Hershman Brothers Quartet

Revival in Progress At Capon Springs

Revival services continue through the week at United Brethren Church Capon Springs West Virginia led by Rev R L Phillips of Parkersburg The revival started Sunday at 730 p m and will close Sunday night all are welcome to attend

United Brethren Church Capon Springs W. Va R. L. Phillips Parkersburg

Mrs. Baxter Named By Legion Auxiliary In Clarke County

Mrs. William Baxter of Blue M ont Clarke County was elected president of Lloyd Williams Unit No. 41 American Legion Auxiliary in Clarke County Friday night. Officers include Mrs Jack Enders vice president Mrs Jack Bell recording secretary Mrs Frank Sowers corresponding secretary Mrs Perry Smith sergeant at arms Mrs Iden Mallory chaplain and Mrs Henry Clark historian. Eugene Williamson reelected treasurer. A joint installation with the Legion Post is set for July 2 at the Legion building followed by a social hour. The unit voted $25 to county Little League teams and $10 to the county recreation program. July and August Friday night dances and Tuesday Legion parties will be discontinued. Refreshments were served by Mrs Francis Logan and Mrs Joshua Huff.

William Baxter Bluemont Clarke County Lloyd Williams American Legion Auxiliary Baxter Jack Bell Jack Enders Frank Sowers Perry Smith Iden Mallory Henry Clark Eugene Williamson Percy Camper J. W. Olcott Legion Post Legion Building Legion Auxiliary The Post Francis Logan Joshua Huff

Laymen to Lead Gainesboro Methodist Charge Services

Laymen of the Gainesboro Methodist Charge will lead Sunday worship at five churches with guest speakers set for 9 45 a m Salem Church J G Place 11 a m Redland Church Boyd J Unger 11 a m Old Bethel Mrs W A Fisher 11 a m Pine Grove Robert Nagley 11 a m Wesley Chapel Mrs E J Hutton. Rev Philip E Weeks to administer the Lord s Supper at Gainesboro. A tent revival starts July 6 sponsored by the charge churches.

Gainesboro Salem Methodist Church J. G. Place Wesley Chapel Church Boyd J. Unger Old Bethel Church Redland Methodist Church W. A. Fisher Old Bethel Robert Na

For Sale Two Bedroom Homes On Boyd Myers and Paper Mill

Classified notice detailing three properties for sale. A brick bungalow on Boyd Ave lists a two bedroom layout with modern kitchen, living room, dining room, bath, furnace, full basement priced at 10500. A two bedroom brick bungalow near James Wood School on Myers Ave features large modern kitchen, living room, full basement and hot water heat with attic space. A six room home off Paper Mill Road includes water in house well cistern and screened porch priced at 4950.

Boyd Ave James Wood School Myers Ave Paper Mill Road

Golladays Win Bridge Match at George Washington Hotel

Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Golladay Jr won the regular duplicate match in the Monday junior contract bridge group at the George Washington Hotel. Runners-up were Mrs. Jack Sheets and Mrs. David Tavenner. Next beginner friendly meeting is set for July 14 at the same venue.

C. F. Golladay, Jr George Washington Hotel Jack Sheets David Tavenner George P. Duane, Jr Harry Woolf Joseph C. Haines Marshal Boyd Harry C. Stewart Richard Goode

Eskimos Toss Blankets In Alaska Contest

Eskimos in Alaska hold a nalakutuk or blanket tossing event using a tough walrus skin blanket. Contestants are tossed high into the air and judged by who lands and stays on his feet.

Alaska

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mathias Va. Beach Cole Witsherrys Bobbie Conrad Handley Library Rotary Club American Legion Executive Board Legion Home War Memorial Building Women of Moose Patricia Wheeler William N. Gochenour, Jr Eugene Willey Martha Richard Carolyn Jenkins Holmes Curl Shirley Curl Howard Hart Victor Wheeler James Curl Lucille Jackson Mary Richard Douglas Haines C. B. Curl Harry Gregory Chalmers Nelson Talmadge Morris Kenneth Curl R. A. Dowling Cleveland Ohio Carlton Hawkins Harold DeHaven Bessie DeHaven Charles DeHaven Charles Lee French Kirk E . Adams Mary Catherine Adams Ernest Adams Steart Yeakley Mary Ann Sarah Yeakley Bob Smith Maryline Chaplin Barbara Ann Linda Sue Chaplin Glorialeigh Hawkins Julian Pugh Frank Smith Mary French Smith Irene Dellinger Bucky French Smith Irene Bucky Carol Dellinger Frank Mary French Keith Hockman Vicki Lynn Hockman Dorothy Lineburg Susan and Terry Baker W. H. Baker W. Cork St W English Washington F. E. Palmer D . O'Connell Clearbrook 1.C Orin L. Thomas Ronald LeRoy Winchester Memorial Hospital Thomas Donna Lee Smith Janet S. Tavenner Millwood Pike Barbara Jean Arnold Mike Adkins Congregational Christian Home For Children Eton College N. C Congregational Christian Church Miss Arnold Mike Martinsburg Memorial Park Michael Abe Wesley Boone Walter Fund Gloria Diane Patricia Darlene Joyce Judy Larry Bobbie Louise Snyder Charles Snyder BPW Evelyn Curl E. W. Armstrong CO Piccadilly St Winchester LY Wim Gaunt’s Gaunt's Drug Store Joan O’sullivan Ouida Lou Keller Ellsworth L. Keller National Ave Madison College Miss Keller Fairfax High School Roberta Lee Donica Mt. View Alegia Beauty Salon Braddock St N. W. Garrison Ruthanna Shell Frances Overhulser Mrs Mrs. Baxter Legion Auxiliary Bryan Stotler S. Loudoun St Golladays the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Bates Dan River Cather iGirl Timberlake S. Londoun St Golonial Beauty Loudoun St Shoecenter Sir Walter Shoe & Dress RE. W. Argenbright Mgr N. Loudoun &T
Search Courier

Search the Winchester Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester Evening Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication