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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1956

Page

7

Dicks Gruver Married At Reliance Evangelical Church

Miss Mary Virginia Dicks daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Dicks of Middletown wed Arthur William Gruver son of Mr. and Mrs. David Gruver of Reliance in a 7 o'clock ceremony at the Reliance Evangelical United Brethren Church. The Rev E B Caplinger officiated with a chorus of organ and floral decor. Post ceremony reception followed. couple to reside in their new home after a wedding trip to Arizona California and Texas. Mary Virginia Dicks is the daughter of Middletown residents. Gruver is a former Navy veteran and employee in Front Royal.

Reliance Evangelical United’ Brethren Church Mary Virginia Dicks Wilbur Dicks Middletown Arthur William Gruver David Gruver Reliance E. B. Caplinger Richard Clem Harry Dicks Baltimore Ivy Dicks Nelson Grover Paul Dicks Coppers Cove Texas Haden Clem Arizona California Gruver James Wood High School Strayer Business College Walter Hough Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station Middletown High School U. S. Navy Downing Motor Company Front Royal Casarotti Handley High School American Viscose Corporation Warren County High School Sixth St

Miss Eleanor Lyne Weds James Hess in Maryland Ceremony

Miss Eleanor Lyne and James Max Hess married March 24 in Hagerstown Maryland The Rev J C Jonson officiated at the Church of Christ The bride is daughter of Mrs Gladys B Locke and the late Mason E Lyne The groom is son of Mrs W L Hess and the late Mr Hess They live with the bride’s mother on Berryville Ave.

Eleanor Lyne James Max Hess Hagersown J. C. Jonson D. D Church of Christ Gladys B. Locke This City Mason E. Lyne Hess W. L. Hess Luray Mr. Hess

Calendar of events May evenings and meetings

May 10 includes Auxiliary to Round Hill at the community center and to Friendship at the fire hall, Women of the Moose at the Moose Home. May 11 features ACT Auxiliary rummage sale at 28 E Piccadilly St and several clubs meeting at George Washington Hotel, Baptist Church, and school venues. May 12 lists ACT Auxiliary and AAUW gatherings at Mrs Louise A Patten’s home.

Round Hill Community Fire Co Community Center Friendship Fire Co Women of the Moose Moose Home E. Piccadilly St Diaycees George Washington Hotel Little Garden Club Wayne Whitham BPW Club Winchester Council Baptist Church Armel Pta Woodmen of the World Fraternal Order of Eagles Eagles ACT AAUW Louise A. Patten

Armel School PTA Meeting Set for Tomorrow Evening

The Armel School Parent Teachers Association will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Paynes Chapel WSCS in the Paynes Chapel Methodist Church. The W BS CS will hold its monthly meeting at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Bernie Bromley.

Armel School PTA Parent-Teachers Association of the Paynes Chapel

Miss Denny Weds Joseph Casarotti in Front Royal

Miss Janet Esther Denny of White Post and Joseph Edward Casarotti of Front Royal married in a candlelight ceremony at St. John’s Church Front Royal. Rev. Joseph Firsch officiated. reception followed at 514 Rose Ave. The bride wore nylon net and lace, long sleeves, and a veil. she carried a spray of carnations roses and baby’s breath.

Janet Esther Denny White Post Joseph Edward Casaroti Front Royal St. John's Church Joseph Firsch Walter Denny Casarotti Joseph Casarotti Rose Ave Gary Keyser

Local Personal News Highlights Visitors and Birth Announcement

Dr. Bruce K. Nelson and Beverly Kinloch of Concord Massachusetts arrive to visit his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Stewart Bell Jr Beverly will stay while Bruce returns home Mr and Mrs C Richard Boyce Jr return from a Florida motor trip attended a Miami Beach business meeting Mrs S H Moore of Glendale California spent two weeks with the Andersons in Hayfield and friends Frank Schecter Greenbrier student earns class president honor roll status and platoon sergeant son of Mr and Mrs George Schecter Jack Wilkins and E W Argenbright return from a New York trip John Henry Muyskens Jr of Rock Springs Wyoming and wife welcome a son Neil Henry born May 9 at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital

Bruce K. Nelson Beverly Kinloch Concord Mass Nelson Stewart Bell, Jr C. Richard Boyce, Jr Morningside Drive Florida Miami Beach Frank Schecter Greenbrier Military School Joe George Schecter Glaize Ave John Henry Muyskens, Jr Rock Springs Wyo Neil Henry Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital Muyskens

Leatherman Daughter Mentioned. Local Banquet Honors Delta Psi Initiates

Miss Sarah Leatherman of Tennyson Avenue noted in society notes. Alan Oates of this city joined Delta Psi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi at a Shepherd College banquet Saturday night. Mrs Harold Anderson and infant son are mentioned. Mark Radford of National Avenue has returned from Winchester Memorial Hospital.

Alan Oates Delta Psi Chapter Kappa Delta Pi National Education Society Shepherd College Harold Anderson Mark Radford National Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital

Births May 9 Reported in Local Notices

To Mr and Mrs Eugene Wells Alexandria a girl Mrs Wells is the former Miss Stallings To Mr and Mrs Joseph Hillyard Millwood a girl Mrs Hillyard is the former Miss Lora Lucas To Mr and Mrs Charles Dearmont Route 1 Millwood Pike a girl Mrs Dearmont is the former Miss Irene Armentrout

Eugene Wells Alexandria Wells Miss Stallings Joseph Hillyard Millwood Hillyard Lora Lucas Charles Dearmont Millwood Pike Dearmont Irene Armentrout

Shenandoah Garden Club Flower Show Set for June 1 in Charles Town

The Shenandoah Garden Club of Charles Town West Virginia chaired by Mrs James M Mason ITI will stage a Flower Show at McCurdy Chapel Presbyterian Church on June 1 from 3 to 9 pm DST The theme is Shenandoah Panorama Open to Garden Club members in the Tri State area and the public Entries across specimen and open classes must be received by 11 am DST on show day Information on arrangement and exhibit classes is available from Schedule Chairman Mrs Leeds K Riley and Co Chair Mrs Hugh Canperton by local telephone numbers.

Shenandoah Garden Charles Town West Virginia James M. Mason ITI McCurdy Chapel Presbyterian Church Tri- State Leeds K Riley Hugh Canperton

Lesson in English by WL Gordon Onerous Word Study

Lesson by WL Gordon explains commonly misused words and mispronunciations. It presents ONEROUS meaning burdensome oppressive and notes the value of expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily.

WL. Gordon

Buffet seating and serving etiquette Q and A

The article answers etiquette questions. It recommends placing silverware on the buffet table, not the card tables, and advises guests to drink tea unless the hostess offers coffee. It also says a bride may have both a matron and maid of honor in a large formal wedding.

Americans Urged to Spend Less and Save More

New York reports a campaign to curb spending and boost saving to free bank lending for business, homes, and public works. Treasury official W Randolph Burgess argues thrift can raise productive capacity, but banks note lending demand stays high while savings rates lag, with higher rates nudging savers.

New York W. Randolph Burgess Treasury

Banks Call for Personal Savings to Fuel Expansion

A banker urges higher individual saving to sustain the nation's economic expansion without inflation. He advocates people rely more on their own money and less on others.

Bermuda Distance From New York Noted

The report states Bermuda lies 753 miles southeast of New York, establishing a navigational reference point for mariners and air travel planners.

Bermuda New York

Most Popular Foreign Languages in Public High Schools

Spanish leads study in public high schools, far ahead of French and German. Spanish is taught in 37 states.

B. W

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Dicks Arthur Gruver Rush James Hess Pop Macy Ladies Clothing of Quality N. Loudoun St Bobbie Conrad WSCS Denny Neil Manuel Mrs. Keyser Mrs. Manuel Margaret Ann Denny Patricia Vorous Robert Neeley Mr. Casarotti Stewart Rutherford Ailen Mrs Joseph Edward Cassarotti S. H. Moore Glendale Calif Lansing Anderson Hayfield Jack Wilkins E. W. Argenbright Grr Rite Shoe Sarah Leatherman Daniel E. Leatherman Tennyson Ave Shenandoah Club Gaunt’'S Drug Store Roberta Lee Winchester the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Tates Remimber Cather’s Department Store Dawnelle Orlov Timberlake Evybizonis Blendaire Batiste AEA Margaret Hodgson Hat & Dress Shop Agilon Mary Grey Milliken VOGUE Glamour CHARM Wenders
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