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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1958

Page

6

Miss Joan Parnell to Wed Richard Adams

Miss Joan Carole Parnell of Washington, formerly Harrisonburg, will wed Richard Lee Adams son of Mrs Jessie Adams of Stephens City. Parnell graduates from Rockingham Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Harrisonburg. Adams is employed in the city. An August wedding is planned.

Robert Hatfilland Washington Harrisonburg Joan Carole Parnell Richard Lee Adams Jessie Adams Stephens City W. C. Adams

Mrs. Burke Weds Vernon Groves in Bucyrus Ohio

Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Hattie M. Burke to Vernon L. Groves. The ceremony was performed June 11 by Judge Keller in Bucyrus Ohio. The couple will reside in Bucyrus after a wedding trip to Lake Erie.

Hattie M. Burke City Vernon L. Groves Keller Bucyrus Ohio

Woodworths Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Berryville

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest N. Woodworth marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering in the Duncan Memorial Methodist Church assembly room, Berryville. Mrs. Woodworth, formerly Olive C. Keys, was wed in Washington on June 23, 1908. The couple moved to Berryville in 1944 after he retired from the Naval Gun Factory. Performers included Mae Harding, Karen Keating, and others.

Ernest N. Woodworth Duncan Memorial Methodist Church Berryville Women's Society of Christian Service Friendly Bible Class Karen Keating Woodworth Olive C. Keys Trinity Methodist Church Washington Harry 8 France Berryvile Naval Gun Factory Mae Harding Washington, D. C Thomas Keating Charles J. Enders Allen Cochran Lawrence White, Jr

Round Hill Methodist to host annual Vi. School program

The Round Hill Methodist Church will hold its annual Vi. School program this Sunday at 7 30 p m in the church. The program will be open to the public.

Round Hill Methodist Church

Calendar of events June to July with multiple meetings

June 28 9 p m GAA social at Lee Jackson. June 30 8 p m Madison Lodge 8 p m McKinley Chapter Eastern Star in City Hall. 8 p m Duplicate Bridge at George Washington Hotel. July 1 6 30 p m Lions Club 7 30 p m Board of Control of Exchange Club 1336 Commerce 8 p m Eagles Auxiliary at Eagles Home. 8 p m Loyal Order of Moose at Moose Home 8 p m Camera Club at Murphy s 8 p m Rebekah Lodge 8 p m Alcoholics Anonymous at Baptist Church 7 30 p m Art Class 7 30 10 p m Teen age lounge open.

Madison Lodge McKinley Chapter Eastern Star City Hall George Washington Hotel Lions Club Board of Control of Exchange Club Commerce Eagles Loyal Order of Moose Moose Home Camera Club Murphy's & P Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Baptist Church

Luther Conner Receives Master of Arts Degree

Luther Thomas Conner Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Luther T Conner of 117 Morgan Street, earned a Master of Arts degree in mathematics from the University of North Carolina. He previously earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from VPI in 1956 after graduating from Handley High School.

Luther Thomas Conner, Jr Luther T. Conner Morgan St University of North Carolina Handley High School V.P.I

Little Garden Club Wins Ribbon in Show

The Little Garden entry earned honorable mention at the Lily Show of the Garden of Virginia held in Staunton. The arranging committee included Mrs. Philip Glaize chairing, with Mrs. E Willis Lacy, Mrs. Harry Benham, Mrs. Lewis Hyde Jr, and Mrs. Fred Glaize. Mrs. E W Barr's lily won a yellow ribbon. Circle No 1 meets Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Little Garden Club Little Garden Garden of Virginia Staunton Philip Glaize E. Willis Lacy Harry Benham Lewis Hyde, Jr Fred Glaize E. W. Barr

Church Circles Schedule Potluck Picnics This Tuesday

The Market Street Methodist Church circles announce meetings this Tuesday. Circle 3 gathers at 6 p.m. for a potluck at the Kiwanis Shelter, Circle 4 at 6 30 p.m. at Rouss Park, Margaret Wood Circle with Mrs Sarah Fauver at 7 W Piccadilly St, and Clara Havermale Circle at 6 p.m. for a Lions location potluck.

Market Street

Presgraves Family Holds 16th Reunion at Brier Farm

Descendants of the late Andrew C and Martha E Presgraves of Page County held their 16th reunion at the Brier Farm near Boyce. About 105 attended. Gifts were given to Mrs J R Tappy Shenandoah VA for travelling far, Randy Presgraves youngest present, and W F Presgraves oldest attendee.

Andrew C Martha E. Presgraves Page County Brier Farm Boyce J. R. Tappy Shenandoah Randy Presgraves Winston Pregraves W. F. Presgraves

Mrs Magerfield Hosts Linen Shower for Carolyn Stanley

Mrs. Sam Magerfield entertained at her Tennyson Avenue home with a linen shower in honor of Miss Carolyn Stanley whose marriage to Mr. Stephen was noted.

Sam Magerfield Tennyson Ave Carolyn Stanley Stephen Linden McDonald E. Piccadilly St Wilmer Landers Ethel McKay William Clevenger Odetta Tinsman Robert McKay Robert Boyce Hilda Reids Ruth Luttrell Mae Drummond Betty Kirby Lou Shanholtz June Kerns Rick Millie Teval

Local notices and births span families in Berryville area

July plans set Lebo event while families travel and celebrate. Mrs Bessie Stealey and Michael Lee and David Strahan depart for Ohio after a week with Mrs Charles Stealey at 514 Joist Hite Place. A cradle birth and multiple showers mark community life in Winchester area including a marriage at Braddock Street Methodist Church and a birthday surprise for J Robert White near Berryville.

Bessie Stealey Michael Lee David Strahan Ohio Charles Stealey Hite Place

Woman May Keep 49 Pets If House Is Satisfactory

New York AP report outlines a case in which ASPCA scrutiny will determine if Martha Hinrichson may retain 49 dogs in her decaying four story Manhattan home. Magistrate Bayer ordered initial protection for two pets while awaiting Tuesday inspection. He warned a favorable verdict could suspend sentencing to allow continued care.

New York Martha Hinrichson ASPCA Upper Manhattan Walter J. Bayer Bayer

Town Notables Attend Gathering In Valley Communities

The Town, Mr and Mrs L T Larrick of White Post, Mrs J Robert White and Miss Betty White of Berryville, the Rev Linwood Daniel of Boyce and Mrs Faultner of Front Royal attended the event.

J. Robert White Berryville Byron White Patty Gay Overall Delmar Larrick Connie Sonny June Jerry White Post James White Elizabeth Jimmy Wilmer White Inwood W.a Boyd Householder Gary Carolyn Butchie Bobby This City Retha Welsh Karen Front Royal Dalton Rowland Mid Thetown L. T. Larrick Betty White Linwood Daniel Boyce Faultner

Births listed for June 27 include eight families

To Mr and Mrs Connell Morrison 440 Kerns Row a girl Jacqueline Delia Mrs Morrison former Miss Laura Wedlock. To Mr and Mrs John William Carter Boyce a boy George William. Mrs Carter former Miss Mary Louise Pollard. To Mr and Mrs Reginald Wilson 104 Anderson Ave a boy John Edward. Mrs Wilson former Miss Evelyn Rogers. To Mr and Mrs Harry Breeden Summit Point W Va twin boys Chester Owen and John Edward. Mrs Breeden former Miss Rosebud Brady. To Mr and Mrs Daniel Lee Smallwood Charles Town W Va a boy Dale Lee. Mrs Smallwood former Miss Patricia McGaha. To Mr and Mrs Gilbert Stickel Route 1 a girl Mrs Stickel former Miss Violet Miller. To Mr and Mrs Ralph Grim Route 2 Strasburg a boy Mrs Grim former Miss Martha Robinson. To Mr and Mrs Herbert Reynolds Route 1 a boy Clinton Lorie. Mrs Reynolds former Miss Beatrice Cave.

Connell Morrison Kerns Row Jacqueline Delia Morrison Laura Wedlock John William Carter Boyce George William Carter Mary Louise Pollard Reginald Wilson Anderson Ave John Edward Wilson Evelyn Rogers Harry Breeden Summit Point W. Va Chester Owen Breeden Rosebud Brady Daniel Lee Smallwood Charles Town Dale Lee Smallwood Patricia McGaha Gilbert Stickel Route 1 Stickel Violet Miller Ralph Grim Route 2 Strasburg Grim Martha Robinson Herbert Reynolds Clinton Lorie Reynolds Beatrice Cave

Timber Ridge Church Plans Special Service

Timber Ridge Primitive Baptist Church will hold an all day Sunday service 20 miles north of Route 522 rain or shine led by Pastor Elder Hollie Redman. The event marks the church schedule with a single day observance.

Timber Ridge Primitive Baptist Church Hollie Redman

Modern Etiquette Q and A on wedding reception timing

Roberta Lee advises guests to keep pauses in the receiving line brief and warns that fashionably late arrivals are rude. Introduce a half brother and half sister as simply My brother and My sister to maintain tact and politeness.

James Lee & Sons Mohawk Carpets Cather’s

Fervent Desire Drives English Lesson Notes

W L Gordon presents a daily vocabulary booster highlighting correct usage and common misspellings. The featured word is fervent meaning warm in feeling and zealous as in a desire to promote happiness among neighbors, with guidance on identical and similar usage.

Gainesboro News Briefs Reflect Community Activities

Community life in Gainesboro includes a three week revival starting July 6 led by Rev. Philip Weeks, a VBS closing program, a WSC yard party on August 9, and the M Y F annual picnic at the LeDane home. Attendees at the district set up meeting near Woodstock include Rev. and Mrs Weeks and Elizabeth Smith.

Virgil Dehaven Gainesboro Philip Weeks WS CS Woodstock Phillip Weeks Elizabeth Smith Engie Solomon Dane Owens James Hutton Charlottesville Hutton University of Virginia Randy Simmons Lynchburg Roy Owens California Oakley Catlett Whitacre Gainesboro M.Y.F Harry LeDane L. H. Ruble Kenneth DeHaven Annandale Sam Ruble Arlington Boyd Lineburg Bill McKeever Doald Luttrell Winchester Clarence Ruble

Greenwood News Briefs Look Back at Local Events

Green wood Chapel Sunday school starts at 10 with Vacation Bible School closing during the service ending a two week session that saw nearly 50 children. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. David Morris of Pottstown and many area neighbors. Hospital reports say Mrs. Lester Shickle and Mrs. John Ritenour are improving after admissions.

Mable Brown Greenwood Greenwood Chapel David Morris Pottstown John Dove Dove Joseph Luttrell Joanne Dan Houser David and Carroll Charles Dove Emma D Louis Ruble Winchester Clinton Ebersole Howard Ebersole Barbara Lee Sam Renner John Ritenour Greenwood Lester Shickle Memorial Hospital J. W. Carlisle Reginald Duvall William Sirk, Jr Kimberly Gilbert Brown Valley Mil Road David Brown William Sirk Kim Mable Brown Susan Brown

Mrs Eavis Heads Lutheran Women At Grace Church

Mrs Henry J Eavis became president of the United Lutheran Church Women at Grace Church during the annual meeting. She succeeds Miss Evangeline Ebersole who grew group membership last year. New officers include E Guenter Skole vice president and Kenneth E Henry secretary among others. Delegates to the Synodical Convention were elected for October at Resurrection Lutheran Church Arlington. An accompanying film on the Lutheran Mission Church in Japan was shown by Dr L B G Miller. Installations set for 11 a m Sunday.

Henry J. Eavis United Lutheran Church Women Grace Church Evangeline Ebersole Eavis E. Guenter Skole Kenneth E Henry Herbert C Holliday Robert M. Dailey E. Homer Resurrection Luthren Church Arlington L.8.g. Miller Lutheran Mission Church Japan Frederick M. Ritter Sunay

Children’s Day Program at Congregational Church

Christians plan a special Children’s Day program by pupils of the Bible School at the Congregational Christian Church during tomorrow’s 11 a.m. worship. Daily Vacation Bible School runs this week from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. with nursery to teen groups studying “We Worship the Lord.” Classes continue next week Monday to Thursday ending with a Thursday picnic, says Miss Glenda Rae Allen.

Bible School Congregational Christian Church Glenda Rae Allen

City Traffic Crash Damages Total 350 Dollars

A collision yesterday at Loudoun and Cork Streets caused 350 dollars in damage. A 1950 Ford sedan owned by the City and driven by William N. Gochenour stopped at a red light. a 1954 Dodge station wagon owned by O Sullivan Rubber Corp. and driven by Shephard Harris rear ended the Ford after the Dodge driver failed to notice the light change. Police cited 200 dollars in damage to the Dodge and 150 dollars to the Ford. no injuries were reported.

S. Loudoun St Ernest Stotler William N. Gochenour Loudoun Cork Sts O'Sullivan Rubber Corp Shephard Harris N. Kent St Loudoun St Dodge Ford Stotler

One Thing And Then Another

Lincoln man Vivian T. Glick 40 paid a $150 drunken driving fine and was jailed again for speeding. He appeared before Justice of the Peace Dan T. Atteberry and received a further $20 fine for speeding as he hurried out of town.

Lincoln Vivian T Glick Court of Justice of the Peace Dan T. Atteberry

Tucson High seniors say courses should be tougher

A newspaper survey of Tucson High School seniors finds 12 of 13 feel they could have worked harder in their studies. Many respondents indicate the courses should be stronger and more demanding.

Tucson Ariz Tucson High School

Atomic Mathematician Donald Flanders Dies at 57

Dr. Donald A. Flanders a leading Argonne National Laboratory atomic mathematician and brother of Sen Ralph Flanders died Friday at age 57. He had served as senior mathematician at the suburban Atomic Energy Commission installation for eight years and death was tentatively attributed to sleeping pill overdose.

Chicago Donald A. Flanders Ralph Flanders RVI Argonne National Laboratory Atomic Energy Commission

White Post Charge Schedules Sunday School

The White Post Methodist Charge will hold only Sunday School tomorrow. The new pastor, the Rev. David Dawson, announced the change due to tomorrow being the fifth Sunday of the month.

White Post Methodist David Dawson

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Joan Parnell Miss Parnell R. L. Adams Mrs. Burke Vernon Groves Woodworths Round Hill Bobbie Conrad Lee- Jackson Luther Conner Market ST. Circles Presgraves Clan Florsheims Hattie Taylor E. Gerrard St Winchester Memorial Hospital Donald William Maphis Samuel William Maphis Miss Sue Pancake Richard Hart Marshall Jenkins William Gochenour, Sr Ronald Binner Helen Garner Edmonds Augusta Pollard Suzanne Barr Donna Lou Anderson Myrtle Clowser Hayfield Kelow Charles Peer Leroy Fisher Sandra Gary, Ind Judy Billy Barbara Jo Clowser Hagerstown James L. Miller, Jr Anne Page Miller University Hospital Miller Miss Page McCray O. T. McCray Basset Lt. Miller Judge Advocate General's School J. Lee Miller North Ave Camp Rim Rock Cassie Tucker Scully Thomas Scully Martha Bennett Bradford Bennett Caroline Page Custin Page Linda Custer Manford Custer Katie Glaize Polly Hyde Lewis Hyde Susan Clagett William B. Clagett Mary Diedre Donovan David R. Donovan Leslie McNally Robert McNally Eleanor Bush Ewim Gaunt’s Gaunt’s Drug Store Alea Timber Ridge Roberta Lee W. L. Gordon Lutheran William Seppeler Wizard Glippe Middleway E.S. T White Post Charge the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Church of Your Choice Lees & Mohawk’s Carpets Punjab BATES Dan River Dumar Timberlake Wavea Colonial Beauty Shoppe Jean Martin Braddock St Nina Earley Edith Rinker Shoecenter Sir Walter Wright Crystal China Biggs Corner W. Boscawen St The Episcopal Church
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