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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1960

Page

6

James Wood High elects 1960 61 Student Council Officers

James Wood High School announces the 1960 61 Student Council Association officers. Back row: Chuck Duvall vice president Ronnie Kerns treasurer Bob Carter honor court chairman Larry Hockman president. Front row: Sharon Cather secretary Shirley Brown recorder of points.

Student Council Association James Wood High School Back Row Chuck Duvall Ronnie Kerns Bob Carter Honor Court Larry Hockman Sharon Cather Shirley Brown Recorder of Points

Local Births and Visits Highlight Martinsburg Family News

MR AND MRS DANIEL A BACKLEY of Martinsburg WV name son Samuel Benedict born May 2. Mrs BACKLEY formerly Miss CAROL ANN SPIKER. MR AND MRS CARROLL P ANDERSON of Battle Ave host MR AND MRS OWEN L FELTCHER of Laurelton NY sister of Mrs ANDERSON. DR AND MRS DONALD TOWLEN return to Merriman's Lane from New York City with MR AND MRS LLOYD TOWLEN of Baltimore. DIORA LONAS of 8 Cameron St hospitalized at Winchester Memorial Hospital visited by MR AND MRS JOSEPH BLACK of Cumberland MD. SANDRA MEADOWS of N LOUNDOUN St patient at University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville. INFANT SON of MR AND MRS JOHN WESLEY BRILL of Lehen WV born May 3 named Edwin Lee. Mrs BRILL formerly Miss KATHERINE LOUISE FOX. MR AND MRS JAMES FIEL-

Daniel A. Backley Martinsburg, W. Va Samuel Benedict Backley Carol Ann Spiker Donald Towlen Merriman’s Lane New York City Mrs Lloyd Towlen Baltimore Diora Lonas Cameron St Winchester Memorial Hospital Joseph Black Cumberland, Md John Wesley Brill Lehen W. Va Edwin Lee Brill Katherine Louise Fox

Local Families Share News From Stephens City and Vicinity

Stephens City residents announce births and visits. James Mussen is named infant son of Mr and Mrs Mussen, Ida Mada gan is mother. Duncan couple in Manassas welcome Pamela Leigh born May 4. Cadets Hancher and Edmonds honored. Edmon _s named Officer of the Month. Guests visit Academy Circle residents and plans to visit Charleston and Isle of Palms.

den Mussen Stephens City James Robert Mussen Ida Estelle Madagan George Richard Duncan Manassas Pamela Leigh Duncan Thelma Ann Richardson William H. Edmonds Fork Union Military Academy S. Garner Edmonds Academy Circle Edmonds The Sabre

Mrs Giles B Cook and Frances Jones Return From Meadeville Visit

Mrs Giles B Cook and Miss Frances Jones of Stonewall Avenue have returned home from Meadeville Pennsylvania where they visited Mrs Cook's son.

Giles B. Cook Frances Jones Stonewall Ave Meadeville, Pa Mrs. Cook

Calendar of Events May 6 to May 8

Calendar entries note events across organizations including Woodmen of the World Eagles Fraternal Order and Rouss Fire Co on May 6 8 p.m. A bake sale at McKinley Chapter 19 and Women of Moose Chapter 1367 on May 7 at 26 W Piccadilly St and Tringle Shoe Store. Hymn Sing at Saphena Methodist Church on May 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Woodmen of the World Fraternal Order of Eagles Eagles Rouss Fire Co Fire Hall McKinley Order of Eastern Star W. Piccadilly St

Cook Family Remembrances Mention Daughter in Law

A brief notice refers to the daughter in law and Mr and Mrs Giles B Cook Jr and family.

Giles B. Cook, Jr

Old Bethel Evangelistic Meeting Begins

The Rev. Lewis Minter announces the Old Bethel Methodist Church evangelistic meeting starts May 8. Services are nightly at 7 30 p.m with Mrs. Fred Unger as song leader and Mr. Minter delivering a Bible topic each evening. Open to the public.

Lewis Minter Gainesboro Old Bethel Methodist Church Fred Unger Minter

Women of Moose Bake Sale To Aid Rehabilitation Center

Women of Moose Chapter 1367 plan a bake sale May 7 starting at nine in the morning in front of Triangle Shoe Store. A recent business meeting led to a card party for fundraising and a nominating committee formed April 27. Members and attendees include Mrs. Meredith Royston Mrs. Mary Ebert Hollar Mrs. Chester Luttrel Mrs. Ed win Lillis and Mrs. E. E. Brengle with others at the Waynesboro Session of the Academy of Friendship where Mrs. Feeley earned a Friendship degree.

Women of the Moose Triangle Harry Marple John Witas Meredith Royston Mary Ebert Hollar Chester Luttrel Edwin Lillis E. E. Brengle Witul Warren Glascock Russell Feeley Harry Anderson Waynesboro Academy of Friendship Feeley Glascock

Bake Sale by Epsilon Sigma Alpha on May 7

Epsilon Sigma Alpha will hold a bake sale on May 7 in front of Mc Crory's. Proceeds support the group’s community projects and scholarships.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Espilon Sigma Alpha McCrory’s

Miss Bosserman to Marry Henry White Boyd III this Fall

Ann Cordelia Bosserman and Henry White Boyd III announce an engagement between the Nashville and Charlottesville area families. Miss Bosserman, a Stuart Hall and Pan-American College graduate, is the granddaughter of local families. Mr Boyd is Montgom ery Bell Academy and Mississippi State University educated. A fall wedding is planned.

Walter H. Bosserman, Jr Tennyson Ave Ann Cordelia Henry White Boyd, III Nashville Tenn Charles Town W. Va Boyd Henry White Boyd, Jr Miss Bosserman Stuart Hall Staunton Pan-American Business College of Richmond Walter H. Bosserman City G. W. Truitt, Jr Norfolk Montgomery Bell Academy Mississippi State University Starkville Miss Kappa Alpha Order Blue Meg Zeta

Miss Searle Addresses Clarke County Teachers

Plymouth England exchange teacher Miss Joyce Searle spoke to the Clarke County Education Association at its annual banquet at Lee Jackson Restaurant. About 70 attended with Supt. George W. Burton and the school board as special guests. Mrs. Joseph Cepelka presided. Miss Fay Byerly led songs.

Berryville Joyce Searle Plymouth England Clarke County Education Association Handley

Mothers Day Program Led by Grant Johnson

A special Mothers Day program on May 8 at 7 is led by Grant Johnson. A gift will be given to the oldest and youngest mother present. The program is open to the public.

Grant Johnson

Births at Strasburg Add Two Crib Residents

Mr and Mrs Clark Allen Crabill of 118 Massanutten Street Strasburg welcome a boy named Erwin King. Mrs Crabill formerly Miss Wilkins 20 South Kent Street has a daughter named Thelma Marie. Mrs Wilkins is the former Miss Fayette Pearl Malone.

Clark Allen Crabill Massanutten St Strasburg Erwin ‘King Crabill Misses Wilkins S. Kent St Thelma Marie Wilkins Fayette Pearl Malone

Moose Lodge Wins Civic Affairs Award in Virginia

The Winchester Moose Lodge is one of ten Virginia lodges honored with the Civic Affairs Award from Mooseheart Illinois. Under chairman John E. Cain the lodge sponsored local projects including Bloodmobile for Red Cross and Christmas party for children. Cain also won the Outstanding Member Award. Sherman Dick, the local secretary, received the award notification from Carl A. Weis of Mooseheart.

Moose Lodge Virginia Supreme Lodge of Mooseheart Illinois John E. Cain Red Cross Children of Winchester Frederick County Salvation Army Mr. Cain Sherman Dick Carl A. Weis Mooseheart, Ill Winchester Lodge

Capon Bridge V F D Sponsors Games Party

The Capon Bridge Volunteer Fire Department invites the public to a games party at the Fire Hall on May 7 at 7 30 p m Admission is free.

Volunteer Fire Department of Capon Bridge

Church of God YPE resumes Thursday night program

The Church of God on Roosevelt Ave Pineville will resume its regular Thursday night YPE schedule. Activities run 6 to 7 p.m. recreational period 7 to 8 p.m. study period and 8 to 8 30 refreshments.

Church of God Roosevelt Ave Pineville

Fairview Church to Host Mother's Day Program Sunday

Fairview Evangelical Brethren Church will present its annual Mother's Day program on Sunday at 7 30 p m. The event is open to the public.

Fairview

Harris Chapel Ladies Aid Plan May Meeting

The Harris Chapel Ladies Aid will meet May 7 at 8 p.m. with Mrs Elwood Whitacre leading the gathering.

Harris Chapel Ladies Aid Elwood Whitacre

Welltown Methodist WSCS Zone Meeting

The Julia Tyler Zone of the District Women's Society of Christian Service will meet at Welltown Methodist Church on May 10 at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Martin Adams of Brucetown Church will be zone leader. Rev W R Withers will give devotions. District officers will report and conduct clinics for local officers. Churches represented include Berryville Braddock Street Winchester Brucetown and North Frederick Charges. Luncheon will be served.

Julia Tyler Women’s Society of Christian Service Welltown Methodist Church Martin Adams Brucetown Church W. R. Withers Berryville Braddock Street Winchester Brucetown North Frederick

Asking Menu Terms and Wedding Gift Etiquette

A reader asks if it is rude to inquire about unfamiliar items on a menu and learns that asking the waiter about terms like lam en brochette or Jobster fra diable is acceptable. The column notes the obligation of a gift with a wedding invitation and explores handling no gift scenario.

Hymn Sing at Stephenson Methodist Church May 8

The Stephenson Methodist Church on Martinsburg Pike hosts a Hymn Sing on May 8 at 7 30 pm. The Bellringers from Berryville join as Ken neth Strowbridge conducts with Mildred Jones at piano and organ. Alan Boram is open to the police.

Stephenson Methodist Church Martinsburg Pike Berryville Kenneth Strowbridge Mildred Jones Alan Boram

Mother's Day Program at Greenspring Church May 8

The Old Stone Church at Greenspring will host a Mothers Day program on May 8 at 2 30 p m The speaker is Mrs Walter Lewis of this city with music by Mr and Mrs Aldus Cooper Mrs Ernest Milburn and Kenneth Strawbridge The program is open to the public.

Old Stone Church Greenspring Walter Lewis Aldus Cooper Ernest Milburn Kenneth Strawbridge

Round Hill Methodist to honor youngest oldest mothers

Round Hill Methodist Sunday School will honor the youngest and the oldest mother at 10:30 a.m. following the regular Sunday service. The mother with the most children will also be honored, with gifts presented to the three mothers.

Round Hill Methodist Sunday School

Comrade Bible Guests Visit Ashbury Fellowship May 8

Members of the Ashbury fellowship will be guests of the Comrade Bible Class on May 8 at 9 45 am in the Chapel of Brad dock Street Church. Mrs Charles Crisman will lead worship and Mr Robert Smallwood will teach the lesson.

Ashbury Fellowship Braddock St Charles Crisman Robert Smallwood

Wedding Gift Etiquette Mentioned in Invitation

The note notes that being invited to a wedding implies a gift is expected. It emphasizes thoughtful giving and customary practices for attendees.

Honeybee Queen Lays About 1500 Eggs Daily

A honeybee queen can lay around 1,500 eggs per day, highlighting the prolific reproductive capacity of the colony. This daily output supports colony growth and honey production, illustrating the queen's central role in hive dynamics.

Also Mentioned on This Page

News Women NEW JW Student Council Carroll P. Anderson Battle Ave Owen L. Feltcher Laurelton, N. Y Feltcher Anderson Sandra Meadows N. Loudoun St University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville Mrs. James Fiel Sheemar Country Day Davis Cleaners Idrive Boscawen Joseph W. Hancher Maple Hill Farm Roger W. Hancher, Jr John Hall Thomas Hacher VPI Blacksburg John Ruth Ann McComas Arlington Mabel Hathaway May Winters Oakland Garner Edmonds Hugh Price Front Royal Road Vernon Groves Mack Guy Hatkney Bucyrus Ohio P. H. Grim, SR Boyce Alfred E. Dufour Citadel Charlston S. C Ford Rivers Isle of Palms Nancy Pennypacker Women of Moose Tringle Shoe Store Saphena Methodist Chur Old Bethel Evangelistic Meeting Cobbies Neeh Roamer American National Red Cross Fay Byerly V.F.D YPE Fairview E. U. B Harris Chapel Welltown Methodist WSCS Roberta Lee Gaunt's Drug Store Round Hill Meth. S.S Montague Youth Montague Youth Fellowship Margaret L. Hodgson S! van Realte & Barbizon van Realte HAT & Dress Shop Loudoun &T Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Cather Shoecenter Wesboro Kampus King Loudoun & Boscawen Sts Ravissant Wenders
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