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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1968

Page

6

Miss Glasscock Announces Engagement to VanDalen

Mrs Helen L Glasscock of Boyce announces the engagement of her daughter Sherry to John Vincent VanDalen Jr son of Mr and Mrs John V VanDalen of Woodbridge NJ A June wedding is planned Sherry is a Covington and Burling lawyer and VanDalen is a computer operator at National Savings and Trust Co in Washington DC

Helen L. Glasscock Boyce Sherry John Vincent VanDalen, Jr John V. VanDalen Woodbridge N.J Miss Glasscock Joseph B. Glasscock Covington and Burling Washington VanDalen National Savings and Trust Company

Practical Nurses Convention scheduled at Hotel Roanoke

More than 900 licensed practical nurses across Virginia will converge for the 21st annual convention at the Hotel Roanoke May 13 and 14. Mrs. Ethelyne Maas of Roanoke presides. Dr. Donald D. Barnes will deliver the keynote. sessions include workshops, by laws revision, officer elections, a banquet, and entertainment.

Roanoke Ethelyne Maas Donald D. Barnes Harry Dixon

Gainesboro VFD Auxiliary Meeting Planned at Fire Hall

Gainesboro VFD Auxiliary will meet Monday at 7 30 p.m. at the fire hall to plan a yard party. All interested women are asked to be present.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Gainesboro Fire Company

Births in Moorefield and Romney WV Area Families

Birth notices list new arrivals for April 30 and May 1. Arthur Wayne Wratchford and Ellen Gail Anderson welcome a son Michael Ashby at 329 S Main St Moorefield. William Lloyd Ruckman and Mary Susan Pownall welcome Sabrina Don in Romney. Edward McDonald and Joyce Ann Hockman welcome Brian Edward. John Carson Cave and Beverly Kaye Harmon welcome Mark Edward. Lewis Ford Gochenour and Eva Lorraine Racey welcome Gloria Lorraine.

Arthur Wayne Wratchford Main St Moorefield W. Va Michael Ashby Wratchford Ellen Gail Anderson William Lloyd Ruckman Romney Sabrina Don Ruckman Mary Susan Pownall John Carson Cave Mark Edward Cave Beverly Kaye Harmon Lewis Ford Gochenour Route 1 Woodstock Gloria Lorraine

Mrs. Roebush Hosts Alpha Omega Sorority Meeting

Mrs. Manoda Roebush attended the Alpha Omega Chapter Alpha Epsilon Sigma Alpha meeting in the First Presbyterian Church social room. Co hosts Mrs. H B Ritter and Mrs. Eddie Doson assisted. Delegates to the 15th State Convention will be Mrs. Charles Bachman and Mrs. Douglas OConnell at the Hotel Roanoke May 31 to June 2.

Manoda Roebush Alpha Omega Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority First Presbyterian Church H. B. Ritter Eddie Doson Charles Bachman Douglas O’connell Roanoke International Wilbur Moffett Rober Wibberley Southeastern Regional Council

Worship Service at St John’s Lutheran Church

A worship service will be held tomorrow at St John’s Lutheran Church at 11 o’clock. The Rev. C M Huddle retired will be the preacher.

St. John’s Lutheran Church C.M. Huddle

Many Changes In Today's Supermarkets

Virginia Duesberry reviews how supermarkets have transformed since 1957. New items dominate shelves, with 82 percent of frozen goods new since 1957, 86 percent of baking mixes under ten years old, and large increases in paper products and pet foods.

AARP Chapters Plan Shenandoah Valley Picnic Host City

Representatives from Harrisonburg Mt Jackson Woodstock Strasburg Winchester Romney West Virginia Front Royal Luray and Warrenton attended a dinner at Hotel Strasburg to plan the July 27 Shenandoah Valley Area picnic in Front Royal hosted by Warren County. Ruth B. Steele chaired the meeting and George W Schraderberg of the National Association was named guest speaker. David Jeffres will lead a June 6 conference at Luray for Valley Chapters officers.

Hotel Strasburg Valley American Association of Retired Persons Harrisonburg Mt. Jackson Woodstock Strasburg Winchester Romney West Virginia Front Royal Luray Warrenton R. H. Baker Shenandoah Valley Warren County Ruth B. Steele George W. Schraderberg National Association David Jeffres AARP Long Beach Calif Valley Mymslyn Hotel

Stephens City WSCS Meeting At Methodist Church Hall

The Women s Society of Christian Service of the Stephens City Methodist Church will meet in the Fellowship Hall Monday at 7 30 p m Co hostesses are Mrs Ralph Wakeman and Mrs A R Marks Program leader is Mrs Maynard Hausenfluck

Women’s Society of Christian Service Stephens City Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Ralph Wakeman A.R. Marks Maynard Hausenfluck

Braddock Street W S C S General Meeting and Circles

The Braddock Street Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service holds a general meeting in the Fellowship Hall Tuesday at 7 30 P M with Mrs Ellsworth Keller in charge and a film Methodist Women Give to Missions. Miss Bertha Kline treasurer assists in the Pledge Service. Circle No 2 led by Mrs Garland Quarles meets Thursday at 10 A M in the recreation room hosted by Mrs Hubert Stratton with program Contemporary Art chaired by Mrs James Keller assisted by Mrs Julian Berlin and Mrs Kenneth Whitside. Circle No 9 led by Mrs Virgil Prince meets after the General meeting.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Braddock Street Fellowship Hall Ellsworth Keller Bertha Kline Dorothy Tillotson Circle No. 2 Garland Quarles Hubert Stratton James Keller Julian Berlin Kenneth Whitside Circle No. 9 Virgil Prince

Temperance Legion Class Seeks Young Members

The Loyal Temperance Legion class, sponsored by the Women's Temperance Union, will hold its second meeting Monday at 3:30 PM in Braddock Street Methodist Church Educational Building. News readers invited. children 6 to 12 may join. No charge. Refreshments served. members urged to be prompt.

Loyal Temperance Legion Women’s Temperance Union Braddock Street Methodist Church

Meetings of Lutheran Women

Lutheran Church Women announce May group meetings with times and hosts. Group 1 meets Tuesday at 9 45 a.m. at 1324 Commerce St. Group 4 Tuesday 5 p.m. route 6 Miller Heights. Group 5 Tuesday 8 p.m. 120 Shirley Ave. Group 6 Tuesday 8 p.m. 1627 Henry Ave. Group 7 Tuesday 8 p.m. 345 Sheridan Ave.

Lutheran Church John Carr E. O. Nixon Commerce St Evelyn Lowery Carston Schwartz Miller Heights Robert Whitehill Brooke Funk Shirley Ave Mary Jo Sweeney Ernest Shook Henry Ave James Diehl W. Carlisle Fisher Sheridan Ave

Slonaker Couple Mark 34th Wedding Anniversary

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Mar Vin C Slonaker of Gore on their 34th anniversary. They have three children. Mrs Slonaker is the former Miss Eunice Roe of Gore.

Marvin C. Slonaker Gore Slonaker Miss Eunice Roe

Century Club Meeting Delights with Nigeria Talk

The Century Club meets Tuesday at 3 45 p m at Merrimans Lane home of Mrs John M Steck Jr Mrs Alexander Crosby also Dr Nancy Larrick will speak about Nigeria.

Century Club John M. Steck, Jr Merrimans Lane Alexander Crosby Nancy Larrick Nigeria

Comrade Bible Class Devotions Led by Mrs Boyer

Mrs L G Boyer will lead devotions for the Comrade Bible class tomorrow at 9 45 a m in the Chapel of Braddock Street Methodist Church Victor L Ridgeway will teach the lesson.

L. G. Boyer Braddock Street Methodist Church Victor L. Ridgeway

Realtors Meet as Largent Speaks at Blue Ridge Board

The Blue Ridge Board of Realtors will meet Monday at 12 noon with F. L. Largent Jr. as speaker.

Blue Ridge Board of Realtors F. L. Largent, Jr

Special Service Sunday at Guiding Light Gospel Center

The Rev. Donald Scruggs announces a special service on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Guiding Light Gospel Center located at 455 N. Cameron St. All churches are welcome to attend.

Guiding Light Gospel Center N. Cameron St Donald Scruggs

Garden Club Meets at Winchester Golf Club Wednesday

The Old Fredericktown Garden Club will meet Wednesday at the Winchester Golf Club at 1 30 p m. All arrangements should be in place by 12 noon. Special for the day is Quickie.

Fredericktown Winchester Golf Club

Daisy Sager and Raymond Racy visit relatives in Mt Pleasant

Mrs Daisy Sager of Winchester visited her niece Mrs Freeda Arnold and family while Raymond Racy Jr of Charlottesville stayed with his parents and attended church. The West Frederick Home Demonstration Club meets May 14 at 7 30 p m with Mrs Kitty Copp. The Racy children gave their mother Ola Racy a surprise birthday dinner Sunday.

MT. Pleasant Daisy Sager Winchester Freeda Arnold Raymond Racy, Jr Charlottesville Raymond Racy West Frederick Ola Racy

Kernstown Social News Highlights and Visits

Mrs Earl Ewing and family hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs B J Lovett and family and Mr and Mrs David Cook from Martinsburg W V A weekend guest list also features Mr and Mrs Lewis Ewing Billy Ewing of Staunton and Mr and Mrs Donald Weller of Martinsburg. Little Sidney Peyton is a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital. The Middle Road Home Demonstration Club plans a 1:30 p m meeting with Mrs Ruth Miller Tuesday.

Helen Richard Kernstown Earl Ewing B. Je Lovett David Cook Martinsburg W.va Lewis Ewing Billy Ewing Staunton Donald Weller Ruth Cline Hagers‘town Mattie Mee Betty Thomas Dorton Robert Boyd Sidney Peyton Henary Peyeton Winchester Memorial Hospital C.B. Lee Charles Richard Philip Lewis and Lisa Sara Donald Alexandria Middle Road Home Demonstration Club Ruth Miller Hickie Boyd Paulette Kenny Thelma Boyd

Meadowdale students suspended after Florida trip

Twenty four Meadowdale High School students in Dayton receive one day of suspension for each day they were out of school illegally during spring vacation. The citywide rule did not apply to students who left early for trips with parents. no other schools reported suspensions under the rule.

Dayton Ohio Meadowdale High School Florida

First Lady Avoids Partisan Politics

Washington AP reports Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson avoids partisan debates to promote the Johnson administration. She will tour New York, Connecticut, North Carolina, Arizona and Oregon on nonpolitical commitments. She reflects on her legacy while completing her White House years and preparing for the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson America New York Connecticut North Carolina Arizona Oregon

Words of Wisdom for Brides-to-Be by Abigail Van Buren

Dear Abby offers guidance on wedding costs and bridesmaids gowns. She advises many parents cannot afford gifts for the entire party and suggests the bride may bear the expenses, while also addressing a reader's headache about a teenager's romance and a mature young woman's unwanted advances from a friend's father.

Abigail van Buren Chicago Tribune-N. Y. News Synd., Inc Abby

Dear Abby Readers Mail Address for Questions and Book Request

Dear Abby invites personal replies to Abby Box 69700 Los Angeles for reader questions. The note also promotes Abby's booklet What Teen-Agers Want to Know and provides a mailing address and request for a stamped self-addressed envelope.

Abby Los Angeles Cal

White House Receives New State Dinner China

In New Castle Pennsylvania workers at Shenango Chinaware Co finish a 2256 piece set for the White House state dining room. The 24 year project costs about 80000 dollars funded by the White House Historical Society. Each of 216 place settings has 10 pieces plus 96 serving bowls. The set replaces the Truman era china in use since 1951.

Progressive Grocer Magazine New Castle Shenango Chinaware Co White House White House State Dining Room

Pretty pattern for children's sun suit outfit

Advertises Printed Pattern 4800 with sizes 2 4 6 and a size 6 outfit needing 2 1/8 yards. Pricing 65 cents per pattern plus 15 cents mailing, send to Anne Adams at Winchester Evening Star pattern dept. Includes request to print name address zip size and style number and promote a Spring-Summer pattern catalog and a new Instant Sewing Book with over 500 pictures for $1.

Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Also Mentioned on This Page

John VanDalen Sherry Glasock Nurses Convention Gainesboro William Edward McDonald Woodstock Lane Brian Edward Mrs. Roebush Virginia B. Duesberry Virginia Department OF Agriculture Market News Service Stephens City WSCS Mon College Park Church of Christ Evangelist Thomas Biggs Elizabeth City, N.C Roanoke Bible College G. C. Richards Braddock St Temperance Legion Class Century Club Meeting Bible Class Blue Ridge Board of Realtors Garden Club Kernstown Nancy Mista West Piccadilly Street Virginia Dean Aobby Generation Gap Gap Fanny Mothers Bay Colors Tane
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