Engagement of Beverley Ann Duncan to David Eugene Pence
Mr and Mrs Lyle Duncan of Butler Pennsylvania announce the engagement of their daughter Beverley Ann to David Eugene Pence son of Mr and Mrs Stewart Pence also of this city. Beverley Ann Duncan a Butler High School graduate now works for the Division of Motor Vehicles in Richmond. Pence attended Stephens City High School and Shepherd College and also works for the DMV in Richmond. The wedding is planned for May 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Duncan
Butler, Pa
Beverley Ann
David Eugene Pence
Stewart Pence
Miss Duncan
Butler High School
Division of Motor Vehicles
Richmond
Pence
Stephens City High School
Shepherd College
Trinity Lutheran Church
Stephens City
Election of officers for Nursery Club at Market Street Church
The 48 for 4 Nursery Club of Market Street Methodist Church will hold an officer election for the coming year on Thursday at 8 p.m. at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street Methodist Church
Family Night Covered Dish Supper at Presbyterian Church
A Family Night at the Presbyterian Church includes a 6 30 p m covered dish supper on Thursday followed by a program featuring the sound film Bible on the Table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Calendar of Events and Club Meetings Overview
May events include American Legion Auxiliary and Legion gatherings at 7:30 p.m. on various dates, Alcoholics Anonymous at Miller House, Loyal Order of Moose, Rebekah Lodge, Kiwanis Club at George Washington Hotel, Garden Club with Mrs Dailey Slonaker, Tennis at Rouss Park, Flight A at 32 Rouss Ave, Elks Club, Rotary Club at George Washington Hotel, Turner Ashby Chapter UDC, and auxiliary meetings at Round Hill Fire Company and Friendship Fire Company. Kernstown PTA meets tonight at 8 p.m. Elections to follow. Capon Bridge and Grace Methodist Church groups host events including a silver tea Friday 3–5 p.m. at Grace Church basement. South End Fire Company Auxiliary plans to march in Stephens City parade.
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American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Alcoholic Anonymous
Miller House
Loyal Order of Moose
Rebekah Lodge
Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Old Fredericktown Garden
Dailey Slonaker
Rouss Park
Air Force Reserve Squadron
Rouss Ave
Elks Club
Rotary Club
Turner Ashby
UDC
Round Hill Fire Company
Friendship Fire Company
Fire Hall
Duplicate Bridge Club
Women of Moose
South End
Stephens City
Turner Ashby UDC to Meet Thursday
Turner Ashby Chapter United Daughters of Confederacy will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs H B McCormac on Handley Blvd Speaker will be Mrs Dewey R Wood historian of the Warren Rifles Chapter Front Royal For transportation call 6771
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ashby
United Daughters of Confederacy
H. B. McCormac
Handley Blvd
Dewey R. Wood
Warren Rifles
Front Royal
Stephenson Social Club Meeting Set at Methodist Church
The Stephenson Social Club plans a 2 p m gathering tomorrow at the Stephenson Methodist Church. Hostesses include Mrs Fred Duncan Mrs E W Grant and Mrs L O Dick with Mrs J W Carlisle leading devotions and Mrs J H Ashwood in charge of recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Social Club
Stephenson Methodist Church
Fred Duncan
E. W. Grant
L. O. Dick
J. W. Carlisle
J. H. Ashwood
Miss Dorothy Russell Plans Brucetown Methodist Wedding
Dorothy Irene Russell has completed wedding plans with Cpl. Osborne Reginald Mills Jr USMC who just returned from Korea. The ceremony is set for Saturday at Brucetown Methodist Church with sister Georgia Mae Russell as maid of honor and sisters Elwood Payne and Ellen Rivers as bridesmaids. Dennis William Getz and George Russell along with Elwood Payne will serve as ushers and best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Irene Russell
Cpl
Osborne Reginald Mills, Jr
USMC
Korea
Brucetown Methodist Church
Georgia Mae Russell
Elwood Payne
Ellen Rivers
Cpl. Mills
Dennis William Getz
George Russell
Local residents with weekend visits and hospital notes
Personal notices list Mrs. J. T. Hopkins and guests at Hayfield, Mrs. C. M. Hall and Mrs. A. L. Kirby with daughter Karen Lee from Miami, and Henry Ritenour and family visiting Savannah. Several locals are hospitalized at Winchester Memorial, and travel notices cover returns from Covington and Virginia Beach. Other entries mention Navy service, summer plans, and attendance at a Harrisburg funeral.
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J. T. Hopkins
Hayfield
C. M. Hall
A. L. Kirby
Karen Lee
Miami, Fla
Wardrobe Wisdom for the Charmingly Traveling Woman
Budgeting your wardrobe and travel gear saves space and time. Plan a major color, pack a lightweight kit with toiletries, and limit sightseeing to fit a sensible schedule. Rail and hotel guides offer prices and etiquette tips for solo or paired women on the road.
Meeting of Mutual Agents Association of Virginia and DC
A meeting of the Mutual Agents Association of Virginia and the District of Columbia was convened to discuss mutual interests and coordination. Attendees from Virginia and Washington DC reviewed membership matters and upcoming regional activities.
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the Mutual Agents Association of
Virginia
District of Columbia
Births May 10 to the Ellmore couple
A son was born to the Rev. and Mrs. Emory Ellmore of Hamilton on May 10. Mrs. Ellmore is formerly Miss Virginia Coffman.
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Emory Ellmore
Hamilton
Ellmore
Virginia Coffman
Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon
A compact English lesson by W. L. Gordon covers common word usage and pronunciation. It highlights using one of identical or same, notes mispronounced ep it ome, and lists mispellings and synonyms. The day’s focal word execration is defined as a curse uttered with example.
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W. L. Gordon
Modern Etiquette Q and A from Roberta Lee column
A reader asks about visiting friends who just moved in and whether to call first. Advice says call ahead if unsure they are at home. Another asks if hair in pin curls is proper on public transport. answer: not proper for a well dressed woman to go out with pin curls. Finally, about a man escorting two women to a theater. he should not sit between them to keep conversation with both.
Keratolytic T-4-L Advertises Fast Athlete’s Foot Relief
An advertisement proclaims T-4-L keratolytic fungi cide relieves athlete’s foot by shedding tainted skin and killing fungi on contact. It promises one hour results with a 40 cent refund and notes full strength also treats itchy feet insect bites and eczema. Available today at Boyd's Drug Store.
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Boyd's Drug Store
Villains Galore: The Hey day of the Popular Story Weekly
Literary guidepost by W G Rogers surveys mid 19th century penny literature. It contrasts mass circulation papers like New York Ledger and Street & Smith titles with prolific authors and publishers who shaped readers tastes. The piece notes plots with abductions forged wills baby swaps and unconsummated marriages and ends by contrasting the era’s villain with modern satire.
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Hollywood
Miss Noel
New York Ledger
Fireside Companion
Saturday Night
Street & Smith
New York Weekly
Ned Buntline
Robert Bonner
The
Ledger
Hartford Courant
Mrs. Southworth
Fanny Fern
Lydia Sigourney
Dickens
Tennyson
Kiwanis Luncheon to Feature National Agri Chemicals Leader
L. S. Hitchner executive secretary of the National Agricultural Chemicals Association will speak at the Kiwanis Club lunch tomorrow at 12 15 p m at the George Washington Hotel His talk titled Pesticides and Legislation traces his rise from Kiltone Company president to leading industry groups and regulatory efforts
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L. 8S. Hitchner
The
National Agricultural Chemicals Association
Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Hitchner
Wharton School of Finance and Commerce
University of Pennsylvania
Newark
N. J
Kiltone Company
Manufacturing Chemists’ Association
Agricultural Insecticide and Fungicide Association
Festival Seeks Funds to Cover 1954 Bills
Former Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival members in 1953 who have not paid for 1954 are being contacted by In-Town Membership workers. Through letters of thanks and appeals, $11,327.50 of the $14,516 quota has been raised so far. If 1953 members contribute the same as last year, over $1,322.50 could be added to the festival treasury to meet outstanding obligations.
New York Tops Major Crime Figures in 1953
New York led in crimes of all kinds in 1953 with 146000 total. Chicago reported 54189 major crimes in the same year, ranking behind New York.
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New York
Chicago
Villains Galore Deserves Readers Galore
Light hearted column notes return of exaggerated villains in a comic page feature. The piece celebrates playful arch villains and the readers who enjoy the bold humorous sketches.
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Secial
Church Nursery Club
Bobbie Conrad
Kernstown
PTA
Parent-Teachers Association of
Ladies Aid and Missionary Societies
Capon Bridge Christian Church
8. J. Goode
Grace Methodist Church
Middletown
South End Auxiliary
Vogue Magazine
California
Huntsberrys
W. Boscawen Sr
Winchester
Miss Russell
Henry Ritenour
Mrs
Henry Ritenour, Jr
Savannah
Lewis Hodgson
Strasburg
Coulter Stickley
Ray Blosser
Greystone Terrace
Memorial Hospital
Austin White
Covington
R. B. Moore
Jesse Story
Mr. Story
Randolph Lewis Story
Annie Orndorff
Valley Avenue
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Sarah Funk
Millwood Avenue
W.O. Lutz
South Cameron Street
Strother Shiley, Jr
Newport
R. L
Strother Shiley
Elwood Mason
Mr. Shiley
U. S. Navy
A. M. Foster
Larkspur, Calif
Jack Weatherholtz
Matthew Ebersole
S. Cameron St
Virginia Beach
Mr. Ebersole
Breakers Hotel
Charles Anderson
Charles Lillis
Jack Widmyer
Edwin Lillis
Harrisburg, Pa
Anderson
J. A. Holinger
Natural Bridge
Gaunt
John Robert Powers
Roberta Lee
W.G. Rogers
Popular Story Weekly
Mary Noel
Macmillan
Kiwanis
ST. Jos Regine
America
Shoecenter
Midas
Loudoun St
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Skyway Luggage
Lady Baltimore
Cather’s Department Store
National
Timberlake
Hill's
Novelty Hill
Lovett Brothers
AAA
Lovett Bros
N. Loudoun St
Elsie-Kay
S. Braddock St
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