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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1959

Page

6

Community Personal Notes Include Travel and Visits

Mrs. John Vaughan and children from Galax visit Mrs. Vaughan's mother Mrs. H. W. Butler Sr. on West Clifford Street. Kath ry n Flory and Annette Masters sail July 2 on the S S United States for a two month Europe tour. Charles Parker Riley, a pre med student at Washington and Lee, named to the Dean's List. his family plans Charlottesville study then return to Lexington. Mrs. Ward G Keller back home after hospital stay. Various Winchester visitors gathered at 524 South Loudoun Street including Clark, Lowe, Anderson, Dawson, Newlin, Stine and others from nearby towns. Henry B Clark II and infant Wray Gregor visit Hurst family en route to Yale. Ethel Over of St Petersburg Fla guest of H W Butler Sr. Claude R Anderson and family of Pacoima Calif on month long visit, staying with John E Anderson at 248 Shawnee Ave.

Charles Parker Riley Washington and Lee University Lexington Riley Charlottesville University of Virginia Washington and Lee Leigh Smith George H. Smith Chester Riley Rostel Road Carson Clark S. Loudoun St Walter Howard Clark Arlington Courtney Lowe Stephen Debbie Julian Anderson Harold Dawson Linda Larry William Newlin Leonard Newlin Scotty David Winchester Stover Clark Yvonne Berryville John Stine Martinsburg Claude R. Anderson Bonnie Lou Jeffrey Pacoima Calif Baltimore Washington, D.C Mr. Anderson John E. Anderson Shawnee Ave

Mr and Mrs David A Stewart Jr of Pascagoula

Mr and Mrs David A Stewart Jr of Pascagoula are named in a social brief noting their residence and family announcements. The item highlights the couple's status and city of origin.

David A. Stewart, Jr Pascagoula

Please Phone Your Social Items To Mrs Lulu Williams

Social items are requested by Mrs Lulu Williams for clipping and publication. Readers should call MO 2 3419 to share items for the society column.

Mrs Lulu Williams

Calendar of Events for June Highlights Local Meetings

June events include Gaslights at Bark on the eighth at 8 p.m. Madison Lodge and Duplicate Bridge at George Washington Hotel follow. Rotary Club meeting at the George Washington Hotel on the thirtieth at 1 p.m. Executive Board of the American Legion meets at Legion Home at 7:30 p.m. Shawnee Bowmen gather at War Memorial and Jaycee business meeting at Lee Jackson at 7:30. Little Theatre at Bark Mill at 8 p.m. Play tryouts at War Memorial Building at 8 p.m. Monday. Private party at 7:30 p.m. Open House for teenagers from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Madison Lodge George Washington Hotel Rotary Club American Legion Legion Home War Memorial Lee Jackson Little Theatre Bark Mill

Local Residents Visit Family Ties After Class Reunion

Miss Mississippi visits Mrs Stewart's mother Mrs George Craig Sr at her N Braddock Street home after a Handley High School reunion. The Stewart couple and Mrs Craig Jr with two sons plan weeks in Pascagoula after a Washington trip. Roy Bowman of Springfield VA returns home to recuperate from Terrace Circle Hospital Alexandria. Grover Kidwell Opal Landacre Kermit Batt Clyde Kirby attend Baltimore funeral of Aden Kidwell who died last Sunday.

Roy Bowman Springfield Terrace Circle Hospital Alexandria Grover Kidwell Opal Landacre Kermit Batt Clyde Kirby Baltimore Mr. Kidwell Aden Kidwell

Auxiliary Receives 290 Dollar Gift for Hospital

The Winchester Memorial Hospital auxiliary received a 290 dollar check from Dorothy Ewing president of the auxiliary announced by Mrs. John Hortenstine. Proceeds from the Silver Jubilee recital of the Ewing Studio of Dance Art fund auxiliary projects.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Dorothy Ewing John Hortenstine Ewing Studio of Dance Art

Comrade Bible Class to Hold Worship Service Tomorrow

Mrs. D F Hardesty will conduct the worship services for the Comrade Bible Class at Brad dock Street Methodist Church tomorrow at 9 45 in the chapel. Miss Jean Baker a Bible teacher in Frederick County schools will be the guest speaker.

D. F. Hardesty Comrade Bible Braddock Street Methodist Church Jean Baker Frederick County

Cherry Festival Queen to preside at Traverse City

Melisse Beth Tornberg a 17 year old Cadillac Michigan high school graduate will lead events July 8 to 10 as queen of the National Cherry Festival at Traverse City Michigan chosen from 24 candidates Traverse City bills itself as the nation’s cherry capital and schedules the annual harvest festival.

Melisse Beth Tornberg Cadillac, Mich Traverse City Mich

Yard Parties Planned by Local Churches

Two yard parties are planned next week by local churches. On Wednesday at 5 p.m. the Women’s Society of Christian Service at Greenwood Methodist Chapel will host a yard party with ham and fried chicken dinner. Redland Methodist Church will hold a yard party and ham and chicken supper July 4 at 4 p.m. at Whitacre community center.

Women's Society of Christian Service Greenwood Methodist Chapel Senseny Road Redland

Grace Lutheran Mary Martha Class Opens With Mrs Hulver

Grace Lutheran Church announces the Mary Martha Class will meet tomorrow at 9 45 a m with Mrs Ruby Hulver as the instructor.

Ruby Hulver Mary Martha Grace Lutheran Church

Veterans gathering at Newton D. Baker Hospital wards

Hospital visit day hosted by Disabled American Veterans Chapter No 9 and Auxiliary to entertain veterans in the wards at Newton D. Baker Hospital. Members wishing to go may call Mrs Isaac Allamong at MO 29547.

Auxiliary Newton D. Baker Hospital Isaac Allamong

Proper etiquette questions on seating salutes and bridesmaids

A reader asks whether a fiancé should yield a bus seat to a standing woman beside his seated fiancée, and guidance on salutations to Protestant ministers, plus opinions on married women serving as bridesmaids. The answers emphasize courtesy and respectful formal address.

Scented Shoes Freshen Polishes with Floral Scents

Shoe polishes now carry jasmine and lilac for suede, bergamot for smooth leather, and bois rose from Brazil. A French lavender scent tones delicate fabrics.

Italy Brazil

TV Highlights and Prime Time Lineup Review

TV highlights continue with The Woman Turned to Salt at 6 30. Thats My Boy follows. The Lawman at 7 30 features a deputy in action. Dinah Shore Presents at 8 explores a big city office from lobby to penthouse. Electric Theatre at 9 includes Ray Bolger. Loretta Young at 9 features Susan Parker and a knight. Richard Diamond closes with a racing investigation and Mort Sahl guest star.

Michael Rennie Pamela Brown Susan Oliver Jarrin Jack Jackson Junior ABC McCay NBC Dinah Shore Janet Blair John Raitt Pat Carroll Howard Morris Lobby Penthouse Loretta Young Susan Parker Charles Korwin CBS Richard Diamond Mort Sahl

Blind Rabbi Brevis Receives Honorary Doctorate

Rabbi Harry J. Brevis, a blind congregational leader, was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion for over 30 years of service and for developing a Hebrew braille code now in international use.

New York Harry J. Brevis Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institue of Religion

Thread anchor uses thumb tack to secure loose ends

A small thumb tack at the spool top acts as a thread anchor. Loosen the tack slightly, loop the thread around it and press down firmly to hold the thread in place.

Handley Class of 1934 Plans 25th Anniversary Reunion

The Handley High School Class of 1934 will celebrate its 25th reunion on July 18 at the Winchester Golf Club. May or Claude B Smalts Jr will be toastmaster for a program including sponsors remarks, a humorous reading, dinner music, and dancing. The class, numbering 94 graduates, was the second largest to date.

Handley Winchester Golf Club Claude B. Smalts, Jr Marion Laughton E. P. Browning John N. G. Finley LeRoy Cahill Margaret Sullivan James March William Glaize Virginia Butsler Eugene Dunn Horace Hott William Shafer Olivi Dellinger John Leatherman Jeanne Spring Tunstall Powers Smalls March Dunnand Evva McGuigan Jane Gray Crenshaw Grace Albin Norman Athey Virginia Bailey Curtis Baker Virginia Baker Holmes Barnett Harold Barrett Kitty Bennett Mary Brashears Sue Ellen Brown Harry Carper Helen Cather Frances Chapman Virginia Clark Richard Cooper Clara Daugherty Bennie Davis James Davis Colleen DeHaven Martha DeHaven Olivia Dellinger Robert Dewitt Wilds Dorsey Dorman Dove Wm. Eagle Alice Flickinger Martha Forney Harry Fox Edith Frye Carl Garber Edna Garber Howard Garber Margaret Gibbons Halsey Green Darrell Grim Eunice Hammon Robert Harper Geneva Harry Elizabeth Heltzel Robert Hockman Naomi Hutzler Margaret Isner Evelyn Jackson Mary Johnston Juanita Jobe Dorothy Jones Rinard Largent Margaret Larrick Dorothy Lindawood Elsie Locke Alson Loy Roger Luttrell Bessie Manuel Ellwood Mason Hubert Sydenstricker Alice Taylor Juanita Teets James Thrift Wm. van Meter Lucille Webber Walter Wright Naomi Zuckerman

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon abortive misused words

W. L. Gordon presents guidance on commonly misused and mispronounced terms. He explains pronoun usage in the indictment example, details spelling notes for jetsam and jettison, lists synonyms, and defines abortive as premature or ineffectual with a sample sentence showing its use.

Fitness fair adviser urges kids at Wright-Pat to exercise

Maj. Robert E. Shirley from Wright Patterson Air Force Base promotes daily calisthenics and varied outdoor activities for children. He cautions schools can’t do all the work and urges parents to join in with games, skating, biking, swimming, and dancing to build healthy habits early.

Dayton Ohio Robert E. Shirley Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Shirley

New Oven Cleaner Fits In A Plastic Tube With Sponge Tip

A novel oven cleaner is described as being squeezable from a plastic tube and features a sponge tip self applicator attached to the tube. It cleans porcelain enamel chrome iron or stainless steel surfaces to remove stubborn grease fats and burnt on sugars.

Baptists Debate Unity Cornerstone at Convention

In Des Moines Iowa the Southern Baptist leader Rev Blake Smith of Austin Texas warned that baptist disunity threatens continental unity more than the Civil War as national church deliberations continue in the conference room.

Des Moines Iowa Blake Smith Austin Tex

Matching plaid seams with masking tape technique

The tip suggests lining up plaid edges with masking tape before cutting to ensure a precise match. This method helps align patterns and reduce misalignment on fabric when sewing.

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Vaughan Galax Vaughan H. W. Butler W. Clifford St Kathryn Flory Annette Masters S.S. United States Europe Miss Flory Walter F Boyce Miss Masters George Masters City Ward G. Keller N. Camerson St Henry B. Clark, II Wray Gregor Ethel Over St. Petersburg, Fla H. W. Butler, Sr W. Clifford &J Bark A. Brown Big Springs Roberta Lee CBS “Electric Theatre Ray Bolger Alfred Boggs Sun Tan Gaunt W. L. Gordon Betty A. Dietz Dayton Daily News America HFC Household Fini Finance Corporation of Abadesta Tepee C Fr Mohawk Lees Cather’s UITS Timberlake’s Sport Store Loudoun & Boscawen Sts General Anderson E. Boscawen St Frigidaire Northern Virginia Power CO Berryville — Strasburg Front Royal
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