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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1957

Page

4

Miss Gerry Owens Weds Lt William Zirkle in Gainesboro

Miss Gerry Gwendolyn Owens of Gainesboro and 2nd Lt. William Saunders Zirkle of Stephens City married in a Gainesboro Methodist Church ceremony. Attendants included Gleema Alice Owens. best man Bobby Layman. The couple, both James Wood High School graduates, will reside in San Antonio after a wedding trip to Ocean City Maryland.

Gerry Gwendolyn Owens Gainesboro William Saunders Zirkle Stephens City Philip E. Weeks Gainesboro Methodist Church Guy M. Owens A. A. Litchfield Norfolk Zirkle A. M Gleema Alice Owens Alexandria Bobby Layman William Whitacre Whitacre Gregory Orndorff James Wood High School American Finance Corp Lackland Air Force Base Texas Ocean City San Antonio Gerry Owens Arnold Swindall Oley Fleming Clintwood Raymond Swadley Ocean View Del Ellsworth Rosemarkle Cumberland Sally Smith Enzie Solomon Martha Bowers Juanita Daugherty

Yard Party at Refuge Church July 13

A yard party will be held at Refuge Church on July 13 starting at 5 p.m. and open to the public. The event follows VFW Auxiliary visits to Newton D. Baker Hospital Tuesday night with the DeGarmi Trio performing vocal selections and distribution of apples and cigarettes to attendees.

Refuge Refuge Church Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Newton D. Baker Hospital DeGarmio Trio Garland Grim Anne Peer Roy White Lena Allen Elsie Rinker Dayton Easter

Calendar of Events at War Memorial Building and Community Centers

Community activities and meetings listed include a teenage dance at the War Memorial Building from 8 to 11 p m tomorrow and events across June 27 to 29 such as Round Hill Ruritan Club at the Community Center American Legion Executive Board Women of the Moose Jaycees Woodmen of the World Fraternal Order of Eagles BPW rummage sale at 28 E Piccadilly St and a Clarke County Rotary Club chicken barbecue on Allen lot in Berryville.

Round Hill Ruritan Club American Legion Executive Board of Legion Home Women of Moose Moose Home Jaycees Lee- Jackson Woodmen of the World Fraternal Order of Eagles Eagles E. Piccadilly St Charke County Raritan Club Allen Lot Berryville

Miss Hilda Clark Weds Roy Cole Jr in Simple Home Ceremony

Miss Hilda May Clark of Route 2 married Roy McKinley Cole Jr of Three Churches West Virginia on Monday at 4 PM. The Rev R F Schmucker officiated at 415 North Loudoun Street. The bride wore a white dress and had her sister Mrs Gladys Lease as attendant. Best man was Leo D Lease. The couple will reside in Gainesboro.

Hilda May Clark Route 2 Roy McKinley Cole W. Va R. F. Schmucker N. Loudoun St Gladys Lease Leo D. Lease Cole Albert Clark James Wood High School Mr. Cole Hedgesville High Gainesboro

Winchester Jaycee-ettes meet and Clarke Garden Club programs

Monthly Winchester Jaycee-ettes dinner introduced new members and thanked the outgoing president. Garden Club set flower show duties for October 26. Panel speakers presented on dried flowers with demonstrations. Awards given in day club and horticultural classes. A Children’s Aid program is planned for Mt. Carmel Church. Nursery PTA picnic reports 85 attendees at Kiwanis Shelter.

Winchester Jaycee-ettes Lee Jackson Restaurant Vernon Unger Harry Wolfe Lester Singhass Winchester Clarke Garden Club Stuart B. Row S. Stewart St A. S&s. Pennypacker William Mellor Tyson Gilpin R. B. Myers Robert T. Lozier James P. Reardon, Jr William Zarbock Mt. Carmel Methodist Church Clarke County Linwood Daniel PTA Winchester Day Nursery Parent-Teachers Association Kiwanis

Engagement of Alice Elizabeth Crittenden to John Julian Pickeral Jr

Mr and Mrs Charles V Crittenden of Charlottesville announce the engagement of their daughter Alice Elizabeth to John Julian Pickeral Jr son of Mr and Mrs J J Pickeral of 316 W Leicester Street. Miss Crittenden studied art at Randolph Macon Woman's College and the University of Virginia. Mr Pickeral is completing a degree in Music Education at UVA. No date set for the wedding.

Charles V. Crittenden Charlottesville Alice Elizabeth John Julian Pickeral, Jr J. J. Pickeral Leicester Street Miss Crittenden Randolph-Macon Woman's College Lynchburg University of Virginia Pickeral

Engagements and community notices in Frederick area

Mrs B W Hodson of Valley Ave announces the engagement of Gail Virginia Hodson to Robert Henry Renner of Kernstown. Gail a Handley High School graduate and Northern Virginia Power Company employee. Robert a James Wood High School graduate, ex U S Army, and partner in his father’s used car business. Wedding set for September 8 at Cork Street Christian Church. Also Auxiliary to the United Commercial Travelers meets Friday at 8 p m with Mrs Marshall Levi. East Frederick Home Demonstration Club meets tomorrow at 6 p m at Mrs Douglas Canfield’s for a family cook out. guests to bring hamburger rolls and each person a potato carrot and onion.

B. W. Hodson Valley Ave Gail Virginia Robert Henry Renner J. Henry Renner Kernstown Auxiliary United Commercial Travelers Marshall Levi Woodland Ave East Frederick Douglas Canfield Sach

Mrs Chester L Riley Hosts Luncheon Honors Miss Pine

Mrs Chester L Riley entertained at luncheon at the Winchester Golf Club honoring Miss Carol Pine daughter of Mrs George Pine Berryville. The couple to wed July 6 are Jay Eackles of Harper s Ferry and Miss Pine. Also announced is the marriage of Miss Mary Byrd to Mr Charles Platt VII, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Byrd of Princeton New Jersey.

Chester L. Riley Winchester Golf Club Carol Pine Jay Eackles Harper's Ferry Miss Pine George Pine Berryville William Byrd Princeton, New Jersey Miss Mary Byrd Charles Platt

Social Roundup From Winchester Society Notices

June events and visits feature Mr Charles H Dick hosting at Amherst Street dinner in honor of Percy D Miller. Guests include Virginia delegates and local residents. weddings, hospital news, births, and showers also listed with names and places across Winchester and nearby towns.

Charles H. Dick Amherst Street Percy D. Miller

Births June 25 to State Trooper and Mrs Curtis Drayton Taylor

A son was born to State Trooper Curtis Drayton Taylor and Mrs Taylor at Paper Mill Road. Mrs Taylor is the former Miss Sarah Paxton.

Curtis Drayton Taylor Paper Mill Road Taylor Sarah Paxton

Boys Born to Three Arlington Families in June

On June 26 a boy was born to Mr and Mrs Harris Corron of Arlington with Mrs Corron a former Miss Delores Andrews. A son Dennis Allen born to Pvt E 2 and Mrs Theodore Shell Route 1. Mrs Shell formerly Miss Alice Snapp. A son James Michael born to Mr and Mrs Alfred Lee Snapp Jr 423 National Ave. Mrs Snapp formerly Miss Betty Vinn Brill.

Harris Corron Arlington Corron Delores Andrews Theodore Shell Dennis Allen Shell Alice Snapp Alfred Lee Snapp, Jr National Ave James Michael Snapp Betty Vinn Brill

Lessons in English by W L Gordon

Instructional note on word usage pronunciation and spelling. Emphasizes common errors with examples and guidance on mastering one word daily. Highlights dissemination meaning and usage in a sentence. Includes Orion pronunciation accent and misspellings between quarts and quartz.

W. L. Gordon Orion Constellation

Modern Etiquette Q and A Guide for Courtesies

A column discusses dating etiquette with a man visiting the girl at home as standard, exceptions for theater plans, best man gifts at bachelor dinner, and polite responses like saying thank you to courteous strangers. The advice emphasizes proper introductions and courteous behavior in common social interactions.

Stop That Itch in 15 Minutes Ad

Instant-drying ITCH-ME-NOT promises relief in 15 minutes for eczema, ringworm, insect bites, and surface itch. Backed by a 40 cent refund offer, available at Boyd's Drug Store with day or night use.

Boyd's Drug Store

Methodist board urges action to curb liquor advertising

The Methodist board of Temperance claims liquor advertisers spend over 400 million dollars annually to brainwash the public into thinking drinking is harmless. Rev. Dr. Caradine R. Hooton, general secretary, urged Congress to pass bills banning interstate alcohol advertising and regulating billboard ads on federal highways.

Washington, D. C Methodist Board of Temperance Caradine R. Hooton

Property Health Project Aids Vacant Lot Areas

A community program targets vacant lots around properties to improve health outcomes. Neighborhood groups coordinate cleanup and safe access to green spaces, aiming to reduce blight and promote wellness through better land stewardship.

Boy 8 Drowns In Potomac River At Fairfax

An eight year old Maryland boy, James P. Mayes Jr., drowned while wading in a calm Potomac spot at Great Falls Virginia. His 15 year old step brother Barry Maupin attempted a rescue along with his father and two younger brothers. The body was recovered about two hours later.

Great Falls Maryland Potomac River James P. Mayes Jr Hillcrest Heights Barry Maupin Fairfax Charles Barry James Jr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rush Studio Gerry G. Owens VFW Auxiliary Molden Winchester Rt. 1 Tennis Shoes P. F. & Others Shoecenter Loudoun Robbie Conrad Miss Clark Bride Roy Cole, Jr Jaycee-ettes Gaunt Alice Crittenden Hodson Wilf Robert Beamer ACT Auxiliary HD Club Gail Hodson AAA Lovett Bros S. Loudoun St Beatrice Ann Ragland Shenandoah Tania Puuri Florida Ragland Sea Breeze Hotel Palm Beaches Pauri Mrs. J. Gray Beverley Mr. Beverley Senator Harry F. Byrd Jack Casey M. M. Casey Boyce Seattle Wash Virginia Mason Hospital University of Virginia School of Medicine Elsie McCormick Kent St Memorial Hospital Harry Gardner Stephen Willis Garner Betty Bunner Tony J. Szymanski Acorn Heights Winchester Memorial Hospital James Wood James Casey The University of Maryland Hilda Forney E. Clifford St Clarence Hoover Mitchell Scott Hoover Jean Barker Burton C. Ritter Millwood Ave Tyler Kohler Garrison, Md John Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Kohler Elizabeth Arthur J. V. Arthur Roberta Lee Lovett’s Shoe & Dress Shoppe Coats Deliso Debs Joyce Lovett’s W. Loudoun St Congressional the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Armstrong Cather’s Department Store Punjab Ranches Ginghams Timberlake HO P DOE N. Loudoun
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