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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1969
Page
8
The Fabulous Rummage Sale will offer new and nearly new clothes, gowns, suits, riding attire, footwear, hats, bags, white elephants, and antiques. Sponsored by Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Middleburg the sale runs May 8 to 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
The 63rd Annual Women's Society of Christian Service Virginia Conference convenes at St. Paul's United Methodist Church Staunton for three days May 5 6 7. Mrs Calvin S Harden of Great Cacapon W Va presides with Dr John R Sawyer of St. Paul s leading worship. Guest speaker Rev Merritt D Penner Jr from Red Bird Mission Ky attends. This marks the last EVB era as the Virginia Conference divides into Baltimore West Virginia and Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church on Jan 1 1970.
Mr and Mrs Alan Lewis Orndorff of 115 Paynes Ford Road Martinsburg West Virginia welcomed a son Eric Lee Mrs Orndorff is the former Con stance Lorraine Vickers Mr and Mrs William Roger Dorsey of 230 Warm Springs Ave Martinsburg West Virginia welcomed a son Brian Roger Mrs Dorsey is the former Miss Diane Marie Wagner
A Tuesday schedule lists civil air patrol at the old Virginia Woolen Mill at 7 p.m. and multiple community meetings and club gatherings including Valley Chanters at Braddock Street Methodist Church 1:30 p.m. Bryarly PTA at school 7:30 p.m. and several 7:30 p.m. events at venues such as Open Door Coffee House Cameron George Washington Hotel and local fire halls.
Prize lists mailed for the Blue Ridge Hunt Horse Show at Pagebrook near Boyce on May 31. Four main ring championships and several junior pony events fill 40 classes with cross entry allowed for eligible juniors. Contacts for entry and post entry fees are listed.
Readers share strong opinions on marijuana and drugs, urging frank discussion and parental responsibility. A Tucson, Euclid Ohio, and Los Angeles area correspondents describe personal experiences, warnings, and the need for stable home environments while urging Abby to address youth substance use candidly.
The Winchester Chapter of AARP holds a covered dish lunch at 12 30 p m in the War Memorial Building with members from other valley chapters invited. May is Older Americans Month and a Defensive Drivers School is set for May 12–13. contact numbers 667-7798 or 662-7854 for signups.
Entries are being accepted for the 37th Annual Exhibition of Cumberland Valley Artists at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown Maryland. The May 15 deadline applies to artists and former residents within Garrett County Maryland as the new invited region.
The Middle Road Home Demonstration Club meets at Cedar Creek Presbyterian Church social hall at 10 a.m. A covered dish luncheon follows. Members submit two works max in art categories with last two years’ work. Cash prizes exceed $500 plus a $250 purchase fund from Farmers and Merchants Bank of Hagerstown. Entry forms at the Museum or by calling 139-5727.
The Junior Century Club will meet Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Mrs. George Murphy's home on Merrimans Lake. Members are asked to note the change in time and location.
The Gainesboro Woman's Society of Christian Service postpones its Thursday meeting to May 15 at 7 30 p.m. A short devotional service will precede a basement reveal of secret pals for members.
The Burnt Factory Women’s Society of Christian Service will meet at the church tomorrow at 7 30 p m. Miss Isabel McDonald is the program leader.
The Gore Home Demonstration Club will meet Wednesday at 1 30 p m. Members are urged to be present.
Glen Burnie Garden Club president Mrs. Arthur d Onofrio announces Mrs. Jack Phillips will host a basic flower arranging class on Wednesday at her Miller Street home starting at 1 p.m. New members are asked to contact Mrs. Phillips at 662 1652.
The article stresses quick shutoff of home water to prevent damage from leaks. It advises all adults and teens to know where to turn off the main supply and to keep the plumber’s contact readily accessible for everyone in the household.
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