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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1962

Page

8

Neighborhood Art Show at The Plains opens May 1

The 15th annual Neighbood Art Show at Grace Episcopal Church Plains runs May 1 to 13 in the Parish Hall. Co chairs are Mrs. Albert Dewey Jr and Mrs Jack Middleton. Adults may submit two media. children under 16 may submit one entry. Works must be delivered by tomorrow. Silent auction featured. snack supper May 13 6 to 9 p.m. Exhibits can be picked up May 14 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Grace Episcopal Church Plains Albert Dewey, Jr Jack Middleton the Plains

Benefit Ballet Supports Negro Day Nursery Fund

At a Board meeting of the Negro Day Nursery a $500 donation from Cinderella Ballet was announced. Dancing students under Mrs Genevieve Anderson performed on April 14. A card party at the War Memorial Building on May 22 chaired by Mrs Robert Burkholder will raise funds for the Red Feather Agency. The Gainesboro Methodist Church Woman's Society will meet Thursday at 7 p.m with devotion led by Mrs John Pyles and a secret pals honoring session.

Board i Day Nursery Warren Cinderella Ballet Genevieve Anderson War Memorial Building Robert Burkholder Negro Day Nursery Red Feather The Community Chest Gainesboro

Needlework Exhibit At Middleburg Center

The National Cathedral Association hosts a needlework exhibit at Middleburg Community Center on Thursday and Friday with pieces from Northern Virginia embroidery frames and antique work. Hours open 12:30 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. A five dollar donation covers admission and display of items. Notable pieces include a living room rug by Mrs Newell Ward. Honorary Chairman is Mrs Houghton Metcalf with Mrs Kenneth Gilpin on the committee.

National Cathedral Association Middleburg Charles Morgan Middlebury Northern Virginia Newell Ward Houghton Metcalf Kenneth Gilpin Boyce

Local Jehovah's Witness Minister To Be on Program

Christo Lemonis presiding minister of the Winchester Jehovah's Witnesses will join a semi annual three day training in Cumberland Maryland May 11 to 13. He will take part in a Saturday evening dramatization to boost delegation sharing of Bible study learnings. Lemonis has served as minister for over 12 years and resides in Winchester since 1929. About 700 delegates from 17 congregations are expected Sunday as James W Filson District Minister delivers the keynote address at 3 p.m. titled Who Will Rule The World.

Christo Lemonis Winchester Jehovah's Witnesses Witnesses Cumberland Lemonis James W. Filson

Easter News and Local Personal Notes

Dianne Bumuss, County Bible School teacher, spent Easter at her parents home in Cape Hatteras North Carolina. Paul Shirkey of Brucetown has returned home from Winchester Memorial Hospital. Marshall Teets has returned home after an accident and will be confined for weeks. Frank Davis formerly patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital is at home and slowly improving. Lawrence Lewis of 112 North Cameron Street vacations in Miami Florida visiting Grace Lewis and Ruth. Dr and Mrs Donald Towlen of Merriman's Lane hosted Dr I W Towlen and wife of Baltimore Maryland for the Apple Blossom Festival.

Dianne Bumuss Cape Hateras, N.C Paul Shirkey Brucetown Winchester Memorial Hospital Marshall Teets Frank Davis Lawrence Lewis N. Cameron St Miami, Fla Grace Lewis Ruth Donald Towlen Merriman's Lane I. W. Towlen Baltimore, Md

Memorial Service Set at Payne's Chapel Ridgeway

Payne's Chapel Church in Ridgeway West Virginia holds its annual Memorial Service on June 3 at 3 p m daylight saving time.

Payne’s Chapel Ridgeway W. Va

Calendar of Events and Surrender Note 1945

The calendar lists civic and club activities in suburban Baltimore Maryland and surrounding areas. Events include meetings at Shenandoah College Library Blue Ridge Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Carl groups AA at 1st Church and Masonic Temple gatherings plus garden clubs Kiwanis board meetings and school PTA events through May 13 with locations such as Winchester Washington Hotel and James Wood High School.

Blue Ridge Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Shenandah College Alcoholics Anonymous 1St Church Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Hiram Lodge Af&am Masonic Temple Shawnee Kennel Club Blue Ridge Chapter Shenandoah College Winchester Day Nursery Kiwanis Club Washington Hotel Old Fredericktown W. W Hunt Stonewall Ruritan Club Joseph Jolliffe Robinson School Gainesboro Fire Co Sisterhood of Beth-El Temple George Washington Hotel

War Memorial Building Community Schedule

Tuesday 7:45 p.m. Senior Citizens Lounge closed. Wednesday 1:15 p.m. Girl Scouts Neighborhood Meeting. 7:30 p.m. Kiwanis Circle K Lounge open.

Girl Scouts Kiwanis Circle

Births: multiple listings including Casilear and Khan families

Birth notices record newborns from April 30 to May 7. Andra Renee Casilear, Karim Ha kim Ali Khan, Donald Eugene Miller, Sherrie Lee Baxter, Donna Elizabeth Burke, a boy for Roscoe Roe, a boy for William Harvey Allamong, and a girl for Mackall Webster Acheson. Mothers include Mary Virginia Triplett, Sara Lee Sencindiver, Retha Hod son, June Gard ner, Kathryn Heflin, Shirley Clark, Winona Boyd, Eleanor Coumes.

William B. Casilear, Jr Bufflick Road Andra Renee Casilear Mary Virginia Triplett Hakim Iftikhar Khan Washington Drive Falls Church Karim Hakim Ali Khan Sara Lee Sencindiver Raymond Pierce Miller Strasburg Donald Eugene Miller Retha Matilda Hodson Maxwell Clay Baxter Brunswick Sherrie Lee PFC Harold Edward Burke USMC W. Cork St Donna Elizabeth Burke Kathryn Elizabeth Heflin Roscoe Roe Whitacre Roe Shirley Jean Clark William Harvey Allamong Berryville Allamong Winona Ann Boyd Mackall Webster Acheson Bluemont Acheson Eleanor Lucille Coumes

Braddock Street Church Circle Set to Meet

Circle No. 11 of Braddock Street Church will gather with Mrs. William R. Wright at 1550 Valley Mill Road Thursday at 10 a.m. Mrs. Henry P. Kern Jr. leads the group.

Braddock Street Church William R. Wright Valley Mill Road Henry P. Kern, Jr

Steck House Remodeled Into Eight Winchester Apartments

The Steck House on Fairmont Ave Winchester, once a four story brick estate with parlor, library and early bathroom, has been remodeled into eight apartments. The Stecks owned it until 1961. it later passed to C Ridgely White and Frank Schaefer who completed the renovation.

Winchester Steck Fairmont Ave Fairfax Lane Peyton St Stecks North Frederick Turnpike Elizabeth Steck J. Victor Arthur C. Ridgely White Frank Schaefer

Historic house restored with preserved interiors

The article notes careful restoration of a house converting it into apartments while retaining original molding mantels parquet floor and main stairway. No exterior structural changes were made.

Chestnut Grove WSCS Plans Monthly Meeting at Davis Home

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Chestnut Grove Methodist Church will meet at Mrs. Cora Davis home this Saturday at 7 30 p.m. The gathering focuses on church activities and community service.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Chestnut Grove Methodist Church Cora Davis

Nurses' Assn Rummage Sale Set for Friday and Saturday

District No. 12 of the Nurses' Association will hold a rummage sale at the Palace Hotel 103 S. Loudoun St. Friday 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Nurses’ Association Palace Hotel S. Loudoun St

Robinson PTA to Install Officers at Wednesday Meeting

The Robinson Parent-Teachers Association will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the school for officer installation. Gerald Goodman will be the speaker and all parents are urged to attend.

Robinson Parent-Teachers Association Gerald Goodman

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Regular Meeting

A regular Wo man s Christian Temperance Union meeting was held with members discussing community temperance efforts, upcoming programs, and plans for local outreach activities.

Braddock Street church meeting announced for Thursday

A Braddock Street church meeting will be held Thursday at 1 30 p m in the building. The meeting parlor is open to all members and visiting Methodist Church Educational workers.

Ion Braddock Street Methodist Church

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