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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1963
Page
10
Miss Norma Jean Kerns became the bride of Franklin D. Whetzel on April 15 at the Presbyterian Church in Hagerstown Maryland. The bride wore a blue chiffon dress with white accessories. The couple is from Route 4 and the Whetzel family.
A trio of contestants will compete for Miss Shenandoah Valley Apple Blossom honors. Miss Yn Faye Ware 21 of Lovington is Madison College senior. Miss Marge Bradt 19 of Martinsburg, Parsons graduate, appears with West Virginia float. Miss Margaret Ann Williams 17 of Front Royal, Warren County High School junior, rides on Front Royal Warren County Chamber float. Contestants come from Maryland Virginia and West Virginia for the Grand Feature Parade.
Miss Cody Moses and Miss Vicki Weller of Panama along with friends visit Winchester Memorial Hospital for Brooke Farm. MARSHALL L FARMER, formerly of the city now in Washington, attends the Apple Blossom Festival as a guest at George Washington Hotel. Cadets Byrd Omps Anderson Pennypacker from Staunton Military Academy travel from Staunton to join family during the festival and march in the Grand Feature Parade.
Calendar lists events for May including Apple Blossom Festival activities on May 2 3 and 4 with times for hymn singing at the War Memorial Building and teen platter parties and TAC platter events across Thursday through Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Charles James Snapp of Mountain Falls Route celebrate their third anniversary. They wed May 2 1960 in Hagerstown Maryland at the First Brethren Church by Rev George W Solomon. Thelma Lucille Hershman is Mrs Snapp's former name. They have two children Cheryl Lynn and Charles James Jr.
Social editor hails Miss Farland and Her Court with a string of events. The Queen’s guests include Mr. and Mrs. Jacob H. Yost Sr and Mr. and Mrs. B. Beverley Wright as hosts. Junior Maids Cynthia Patton and Elizabeth Goodwin attended with their parents at an informal Patton home reception. Escort William Holtzman of Mount Jackson and chaperones Clarke Thomas Cooper and family were present. A Tea Dance at Selma and the Queen’s Ball at the Netloaa Armory followed the Coronation, with attendees from Morgantown, Millwood, and Shenandoah Valley venues as duties continue through Warrenton and Shenandoah arrangements.
Mrs. Boyd leads Women’s Civic League committees for the festival at Handley Bowl with background personnel donating time. Named roles include Behind Scenes Mrs. Wilbur Saeger and Mrs. Paul Schneider. Dressing Rooms Mrs. Douglass O Hill. Entrances and Exits Mrs. Jack Phillips. Properties Mrs. Alva Richards. Scenery Mr. Harold Anderson. Costumes Mrs. Jack Stern. Hosts to Visiting Units Mrs. Lester Singhas. State and Stands Erection Mrs. Albert Loring. Sound Amplification Mrs. R. C. Evans.
The columnist advises that when friends visit with a newborn and bring a gift a handwritten thank you note is appropriate in addition to verbal thanks. The note should express sincere appreciation for the thoughtfulness and personal gesture shown by the friends.
The item presents a reading on English lessons by W L Gordon noting commonly misspelled words and synonyms. It highlights the terms Genial Congenial and lists related verbs and actions such as mark stamp label sign indicate brand signalize observe heed note observe and regard.
An advertisement touts ODRINEX a nonprescription tablet that suppresses appetite without diet or exercise. It claims users can eat normally yet eat less, lose excess fat in seven days, and get a money back guarantee, with a $3.00 price.
A terrier drew attention after a search failed to locate valuables as the dog reportedly sniffed out diamonds during a thorough hunt. Police and handlers investigated the scene for clues following the canine’s unexpected behavior.
Arizona marks its first birthday as a state with celebrations across Phoenix and Tucson. Officials highlight the milestone as a symbol of growth, governance, and continued development for the new state.
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