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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
4
Beta Nu Chapter of ESA hosts named as hostesses for the Worry Clinic to be held May 17 at Braddock Street Methodist Church. The event is sponsored by the Northwestern Mental Health Association.
The Festival Queen-elect arrives in the Apple Capital and launches a circuit of receptions and official appearances. Maids of honor Janet Adams Letitia Clare Clare Monahan and Margaret Strader accompany her and attend events at Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters Firemen's Reception and the home of Mr and Mrs Alson Smith. The schedule includes luncheons dinners and balls before her Sunday departure for Duke University.
A guide suggests pairing a denim hat with jeans and adding silvery initials on the turned up brim. It also notes a red slouch hat trimmed with colorful plaid ribbon as a bold alternative.
Birth notices list multiple families from West Virginia towns reporting newborn daughters and sons. Names include Jennifer Gay McDonald Michelle Leigh Fiddler Mary Alice Smith Brent Donald Nesmith Robert Herbert Jr Eric Vaughn Carole Leigh James Dalton Nancy Evelyn Neena Nicole with mothers’ former names.
Mrs. Katherine Rowe arrives in Winchester to be near sister Helen Thomas a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Alger Coffman and his mother Flora Coffman are patients there. Eleven Winchester students gain admission to Shenandoah College for 1972 73 with addresses listed. Three students admitted to the conservatory include Donna Boyce William Keyton Jr and Edward Voight. MISS Jane Butler will join the May Day Court at Buena Vista Southern Seminary. Mr and Mrs Robert Chaplain Sr host dinner at 133 Malden Drive with several guests from Lexington Stuarts Draft Kernstown and beyond.
The 4th annual Women's Society of Christian Service gathering at the Marriott Twin Bridges Motor Hotel Arlington runs Sunday Tuesday with theme The Earth Is The Lord's. Mrs A Paul Hartz of Waverly will preside. Mrs A B Pfeiffer of Aurora will speak on the World Federation of Methodist Women.
Pre Festival Day includes a 12 noon Joint Civic Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel. Friday features Apple Blossom Festival events. Saturday and Sunday list a 7 a.m. North Frederick Charge Methodist Men's Breakfast at Best Community Center and a 7:30 p.m. Hymn Sing at Shiloh Methodist Church in Lehew West Virginia.
Alpha Omega chapter delegates were chosen for the 19th Annual State Convention in Washington next month. Mrs. Don Byrne, Mrs. Louis Dorsey, and Mrs. Robert Robinette will represent the chapter, with 12 total members expected to attend the weekend at the Statler Hilton. President Mrs. Arthur Parrish noted Mrs. Richard Michael’s nomination for the State Educational Award and the program on Time Management was led by Mrs. Douglas O’Connell and Mrs. Lanny Branner. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Rufus Smith and Mrs. Douglas Eilertson.
The Methodist Men of the North Frederick Charge will hold their annual breakfast on Sunday at 7 a.m. at the Best Community Center.
Mrs Velma Pullen and Mrs Noni Rooker reported on a Ki Wives International luncheon held in Maryland. Five local members attended. Dinner chairman Mrs Clarence Hill announced the next meeting at Tokes Inn on June 5. Mrs Betty Wright, president, presided.
Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will hold its Spring Banquet at the Wayside Inn on May 18. The event includes installing officers for the coming year with president Mrs. Robert Madigan and other newly named officers: vice president Mrs. Lewis Hodgson secretary Mrs. Jacques Billmyer and treasurer Mrs. Kenneth Lamp.
Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sponsors the M C Dean Antique Show and Sale at the Lee Jackson, featuring antique furniture watches guns dolls jewelry rugs and fine art glass. Ways and Means chairwoman A Hylton Clark distributed posters and discount coupons to Winchester Frederick County area businesses. The new officers installed are Mrs. Taylor president Mrs. Jeffrey Slonaker vice president Mrs. Patrick Robinson recording secretary Mrs. Robert Webber treasurer Mrs. Christopher Miller corresponding secretary and Mrs. Kenneth Easter extension officer.
The Winchester Civinette Club met at Kenneys Buffet with a business session after dinner. President Sieg Selbach announced five members qualify for perfect attendance awards and a May meeting slate will be chosen for 1972 73 term.
The Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary schedules a rummage sale on May 12 and 13 at 215 N Loudoun St. Rummage pickup available at donor convenience. Call squad HQ at 667-1535 or contact Mrs Kitty Sirbaugh at 662-4767 or Chris Hurst at 662-2806.
Winchester Frederick Council of Church Women United met in Fairfax Room Christ Episcopal Church with 23 members from 12 churches. New members introduced. World Day of Prayer offering reported. plans for May 10 luncheon and upcoming reports shared. Clothes Closet aid noted.
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