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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1968

Page

6

Miss Purcell Weds James White in Hagerstown

Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Purcell of Brucetown announce the marriage of their daughter Cornelia C. Purcell to James R. White son of Mr and Mrs G Robert White of 135 Linden Drive The ceremony occurred on February 28 in Hagerstown Maryland Mrs White a James Wood High School senior Mr White serves in the Naval Reserve They reside at 135 Linden Drive

Richard C. Purcell Brucetown Cornelia C James R. White G. Robert White Linden Drive Hagerstown

Conservatory Calendar March Recitals Schedule

A sequence of conservatory performances runs from March 9 to March 31. Featured are senior recitals by Douglas Bryson and Gail Longo, the Brass Choir Madrigal Singers concert, joint recitals with Brenda Dansy Brown Pamela Nies and others, and faculty appearances by Henry Black Jacob Blatt.

Douglas Bryson Lloyd Robb Brass Choir Verne E. Collins Madrigal Singers Judith Carma Gail Longo Eugenia Evans Brenda Dansy Brown Elizabeth Temple Pamela Nies James Corbett Henry Black Jacob Blatt Robert Spiers Frank Conti Paul Noble David Etienne Theodore Lapina

Extension Activities In Clarke Schedule

Clarke Extension lists Monday Busy Bees 4-H at 3 30 p m and several Home Demonstration Club meetings through Thursday. The demonstrations cover Hat Cleaning and Restyling with gatherings at Marvin Chapel Glendale Millwood White Post and Community sites led by named hosts.

Clarke Busy Bees Marvin Chapel Herbert Gray Glendale Home C. A. Hobert Millwood Home Demonstration Club Wayne Lowery White Post Home Demonstration Club Philip McIintire Community Home Demonstration Club Edie Foley

Dr Bassett to Speak To Junior Century Club

Dr Charles W Bassett professor at the University of Pennsylvania and National Executive Secretary of the American Studies Association will address the Junior Century Club on Modern American Literature. The 3:30 p.m. meeting will be hosted at Spring Hill, the Merrimans Lane home of Mrs John E Pennypacker, with members invited.

Charles W. Bassett Spring Hill John E. Pennypacker Merrimans Lane Century Club Dr. Bassett

UDC Chapter to Meet March 14 at War Memorial Building

Turner Ashby Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy meets Thursday March 14 at 2 o clock in the War Memorial Building. Harry Ridgeway discusses Civil War relics found in the area with articles on display. Hostesses are Mrs. Harry Bowman and Mrs. R L Baigeant. Brightly colored potholders offered as knee patches for toddlers.

Turner Ashby United Daughters of the Confederacy War Memorial Harry Ridgeway Harry Bowman R. L. Baigeant

Kindergarten Classes Planned by Kernstown Church

The Kernstown Methodist Church will run weekday kindergarten classes for four and five year olds in the Educational Building starting in September. Registration ends April 10. Parents may enroll by contacting Mrs. Joann Lantz at 662-7634 or Mrs. Joann Michael at 662-8403.

Kernstown

Calender of Calon bs Listings

Friday events include a rummage sale at Saint S with Church Women at Loudoun Street and a World Prayer gathering at Grack Liberal Church. Other items feature a Stephens City rummage sale and a Little Garden Club meeting with Mrs. Thomas Monahan. Evening activities cover Winchester Junior Rifle Club and Fraternal Order of Eagles events at City Hall. Saturday lists a 9 a.m. rummage sale at 141 S Loudoun Street.

Rummage Sale Ee S Loudoun St Grack Liberal Stephens City Little Garden Club Thomas Monahan Winchester Junior Rifle Club Order of Eagles John Dove Royal Arch City Hall

Local Student Notes Highlight University Affiliations

DONALD WILKINS returns to Greenville after visiting his mother at 216 Sheridan Ave. He is a senior at East Carolina University. DAVID S WHITACRE of Cross Junction joins Sigma Chi at the University of Richmond and is named outstanding member of the class and serves on the Student Government Council. JAMES REINHART JR and Bob Joslyn of Bullis School spend weekend with Mrs. Allen Bond at Apple Pie Ridge.

Donald Wilkins Greenville N. C Virginia Wilkins Sheridan Ave East Carolina University DAVID_ 8S Whitacre of Cross Junction Sigma Chi University of Richmond Whitacre James Reinhart, JR Bob Joslyn Bullis Silver Spring Allen Bond Apple Pie Ridge

Miss Skiles Engaged to James Stotler

Stephenson couple announces Gwen Ellen Skiles engagement to James Larry Stotler son of J L Stotler of 418 Mosby St Stotler is a 1966 Handley High School graduate and rising Randolph Macon College junior Skiles a 1965 James Wood High School graduate and Shenandoah Conservatory of Music rising senior no wedding date set.

Jacob L. Skiles Stephenson Gwen Ellen James Larry Stotler J. L. Stotler Mosby St Skiles James Wood High School Shenandoah Conservatory of Music Stotler Handley High School Randolph-Macon College Ashland

Garden Council Presents Trees to Handley School

Winchester Council of Garden Clubs presents Handley School with seven Birch trees for Arbor Day planting on the hillside in front of the new Gym. Attending were Mayor William Battaile Vice Mayor Stewart Bell School Superintendent Jacob Johnson and Garden Club representatives. Arbor Day varies by state and is observed by Virginia on the governor's proclamation.

Winchester Garden Council Mary Helen Massie Garden Council Handley School Winchester Council of Garden Clubs William Battaile Stewart Bell Jacob Johnson Virginia

Miss Johnson to Marry John Peddieson

Engagement announced between Janice Anne Johnson and John Peddieson Jr. Miss Johnson, a Radford College graduate and current Pulaski County teacher, and his Nutley New Jersey family, plan a July wedding. Peddieson is a Virginia Tech student earning a PhD in Mechanical Engineering this June.

Frank C. Johnson W. North Ave Janice Anne John Peddieson Johnson Handley Radford College Radford Pulaski County Peddieson Oak St Nutley N.J Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Century Club Meeting With Mrs Scully Tuesday

The Century Club will meet Tuesday at 3 45 p m with Mrs Thomas G Scully at 223 Amherst Street.

Century Club Thomas G. Scully Amherst St

Sardine Lunch Surprise for Tiny Diners

A lunchtime treat for children features Italian bread spread with mayonnaise and layered with crisp lettuce sliced tomatoes cucumbers and drained Norway sardines. A splash of lemon juice and a top bread half complete the sandwich which is cut in half and promised to disappear.

Middletown Grange Meets With New Members and Program

Middletown Grange No. 761 holds a regular meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the Grange Hall with Elmer Mather presiding. Mrs D N Gruver chaplain gives the Invocation and reports from officers. New members will be received and a special program by Grange Lecturer Mrs Earl Houghton will be presented. Refreshments served.

Middletown Grange Elmer Mather D. N. Gruver Earl Houghton

Monroe Students Hold Tuesday Dance at Middletown Fire Hall

Monroe College students and dates enjoyed a Tuesday dance at the Middletown fire hall sponsored by The Cub the college monthly. WHBG disc jockey Larry Bly provided music while prizes were drawn from a bowl and gifts awarded to winners. Proceeds support the paper’s final May edition and treasury.

Middletown Monroe College Cub Monroe Larry Bly Radio Whbg

Clever household hacks from Heloise readers

A Heloise column roundup of practical tips from readers. A mother marks skirt lengths with red and color codes. others suggest marking stove numbers with white crayon or nail polish. exercise ideas, small kitchen measurement aids, and DIY bookend weight tricks are shared. Proves everyday problem solving with simple tricks.

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Miss Purcell James White James R, White Conservatory P.m Junior UDC Meeting Contou Fashion Craft Loudoun & Boscawen St Winchester Calender Calon Bs S. Loudoun St Miss Gwen Skiles Miss Skiles James Stotler Carter Simpson David Simpson Henry Brooks Anne Lawrence The Garden Club Council Mrs Pembrook Grove Winchester Clarke Robert Creamer John Rice Lord Fairfax S. Garner Edmonds Edward Lawrence — Hawthorne Chris Slonaker Bradford Bennett Old Fredericktown William Duncan Colonial Garden Club Terry Moore Donny Johnson David Shiflett James Huyett Thomas Beard Ronald Kuykendall Miss Johnson Denny’s Eee Heloise God Evie King R. N D. D. Benecke Martinsburg Happy Hour
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