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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1959

Page

6

Miss Virginia Adams Weds Nelvin Stough at Sunnyside

Miss Virginia Lou Adams of Albin wed Nelvin Stough of Harrisburg at Sunnyside Presbyterian Church with Rev. John C. Livingston officiating. The bride wore Chantilly lace and nylon over taffeta, carried a prayer book, and was attended by maid of honor Lillie May Buckhart. Donald Wilson served as best man. ushers included Eugene Adams and Charles Jedkins. After a reception, the couple will reside in Hatt isburg Pa following a trip to New York City.

Sunnyside Presbyterian Rch Virginia Lou Adams Stanky Nelvin Lillie May Buckhart Donald Wilson Valley Ave Eugene Adams Albin Charles Jedkins Sunnyside New York City Hattisburg Pa. _ Mrs. Stough J Wood High School Chesapeake and

Hymn Singing at Salem Church of the Brethren

A hymn singing will be held Sunday at seven p.m. at the Salem Church of the Brethren two miles south of Stephens City. Amos Rutherford of Martinsburg West Virginia will be leader. Special selections will be given as well.

Salem Church of the Brethren Stephens City Amos Rutherford Martinsburg W. Va

Beta Sigma Phi Xi Chi Chapter to Install New Officers

Xi Chi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi meets tonight at 8 with Mrs. Delmar Potter at 1505 Berryville Ave to install new officers and conduct club business.

Xi Chi Beta Siyzina Phi Delmar Potter Berryville Ave

Greenwood WSCS Meeting at Mrs Owen Carter Home

The Yomen's Society of Christian Service of the Greenwood Methodist Church will meet this evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Owen Carter with Mrs Raymond Carter as hostess.

Yomen's Society of Christian Service Greenwood Methodist Church Owen Carter Raymond Carter

Sacred Heart Guilds Host Dance for Academy Benefit

Sacred Heart Church guilds sponsor a dance on June 13 from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the George Washington Hotel to benefit the Sacred Heart Academy.

The Guilds of Sacred Heart Church George Washington Hotel Sacred Heart Academy

Calendar of Events May 14 15 Community Gatherings

May 14 schedule includes Auxiliary to Round Hill and Friendship Fire Co. at fire halls, Women of Moose at Moose Home, Shawnee Fire Co., and Round Hill Fire Co. May 15 features GOYA rummage sale at 37 W Boscawen, Woodmen of the World and Fraternal Order of Eagles meetings, and a 4H Council Square dance at the Armory from 9 to 12.

Round Hill Fire Co Friendship Fire Co Women of Moose Moose Home Fire Hall Shawnee Fire Co Woodmen of the World Order of Eagles Council

GOYA rummage sale at 37 West Boscawen Street

A GOYA rummage sale is set for May 16 at 9 a.m. on West Boscawen Street. The event invites shoppers to browse items and support youth activities. Proceeds go to GOYA programs. Local organizers urge timely arrival.

War Memorial Building Teen Open House Program

Friday events at the War Memorial Building include OpEQuoun Young People at 7 30 p m and an open house for teenagers from 7 30 to 11 p m.

Invitations Issued To Wedding Here

Mr and Mrs Philip Nawrath Hunter announce the marriage of their daughter Elisa Virginia Hunter to Mr Charles David Symons Jr of this city. The ceremony is set for June 6 at 2 30 p m at the First Presbyterian Church with a reception in the church social hall afterward.

Philip Nawrath Hunter Elisa Virginia Hunter Charles David Symons, Jr First Presbyterian Church

Memorial Service at Salem Church Sunday

A memorial service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Salem Church on Timber Ridge. The service is open to the public.

Salem Church Timber Ridge

Rummage Sale By Greek Orthodox Youth Group

The Greek Orthodox Youth of America will sponsor a rummage sale tomorrow and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 37 W Boscawen St. Proceeds benefit the Greek Orthodox Church and community building fund. Call MO 2 3300 to arrange pickup of items.

Greek Orthodox Youth of America W. Boscawen St Greek Orthodox Church and Community Building Fund W. Boscawen G. O. Y. A. Church Building Fund

Local Personal News Highlights and Infant Names

MR Lonnie W. Combs Jr of Round Hill is a Memorial Hospital patient. Shirley Carter and husband of North Braddock Street name their daughter Rebecca Louise. Carter is the former Denise Louse Cooper. Mrs Joseph Jenkins of Stephens City remains improving in Memorial Hospital. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Paul Riley Route 3 is named Cynthia Dawn. Riley’s wife is the former Jane Louise Cole.

Lonnie W. Combs, Jr Round Hill Memorial Hospital Shirley Carter N. Braddock St Rebecca Louise Carter Denise Louse Cooper Joseph Jenkins Stephens City Peter Paul Riley Route 3 Cynthia Dawn Riley Jane Louise Cole

Mrs Beulah Shingleton Patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital

Mrs Beulah Shingleton of 109 Cameron Street is listed as a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital.

Beulah Shingleton Cameron St Winchester Memorial Hospital

Mrs Evans Plans Piano Recital Saturday Night

Mrs Eu genia Evans piano students will be presented at a recital Saturday at 7 30 p.m. in Quaffes School auditorium. Participants include Billy Swimley Barbara Easter Bobby Puller Judith Garber Mary McHale Ruth Fowler Bonnie Phillips Judy Paulette David Whitacre Claudia Adams Sheri Lee Gaines Carol Ann Gaines Beebe Massie Blaine Rhodes Elinor Shiley Sonny Miller Betty Buncutter Nancy Aikens Jan Bame Shirley Hall Cindy Patton Pat Rainbow Sandra Morrison Judy Belchie Mary Jo Maddox Jeanne Barr Barbara Blackburn Linda Garber Carolyn Beam.

Eugenia Evans Quaffes School Billy Swimley Barbara Easter Bobby Puller Judith Garber Mary McHale Ruth Fowler Bonnie Phillips Judy Paulette David Whitacre Claudia Adams Sheri Lee Gaines Carol Ann Gaines Beebe Massie Blaine Rhodes Elinor Shiley Sonny Miller Betty Buncutter Nancy

Births for Mr and Mrs Cecil Abner Boyce

Mountain Falls Route reports the birth of a son to Cecil Emmert Boyce and his wife Joyce Marion Teas. The family welcomes the new arrival.

Cecil Abner Boyce Mountain Falls Cecil Emmert Boyce Joycé Marion Teas

Lesson in English By W. KL. Gordon

DIDACTICALLY means in an instructive manner like a teacher. The example notes his superior officer was offended because the man pointed out the obvious didactically.

W. KL. Gordon

Etiquette Q&A About Speaking While Others Talk

A question about interrupting a group discussion and proper dining etiquette. The reply says avoid talking to a second person while a group is addressed, and if silver drops call the waiter for replacement. The text also asks about gloves for the bride and attendants at a wedding.

Arexes

BPW Members to Attend State Meet in Roanoke

Winchester BPW delegates head to Roanoke for the 38th annual BPW state convention with Mrs. Betty Lowry presiding. Mrs. Evans will lead a workshop as state historian, Edith Henry and Vashti Allen join as delegates, and Lois Northcott Floyd attends as guest with a keynote on Achieved Through Action Today.

BPW Roanoke Betty Lowry Jean Evans Leage State Board of Directors Evans Edith Henry Winchester Vashti Allen Betty Lou Bradfield Dorothy Ellis Patricia Riley Mamie Willis Esta Lyf Lichliter Virginia Gaunt Nina Bailey Lois Northcott Floyd Washington Women’s Foundation National Federation Floyd Foreign Operations Cairo Egypt Bureau of the Budget Santiago Chile Lima Peru

Sorority Elects Mrs Wibberley President of Alpha Omega

Mrs. Robert Wibberley was elected president of Alpha Omega Chapter Epsilon Sigma at the Cedarmeade home Monday night. Officers named include vice president Mrs Jack McAboy recording secretary Mrs Harry Shendon corresponding secretary Mrs Eugene Dearing treasurer Mrs Richard Abbott and educational director Mr Kenneth Thomas. Installation set for June 6 with a luncheon. The chapter pledged to Cancer Society and a Virginia Heart Association note thanked the chapter for 2358.92 in Heart Fund contributions.

Robert Wibberley Alpha Omega Chapter Epsilon Sigman C.A. Vaught Cedarmeade Horace Brown Vie Jack McAboy Harry Shendon Eugene Dearing Richard Abbott Kenneth Thomas Wibberley Clifford Beers Cancer Society Virginia Heart Association Suror Winchester Frederick County Heart Fund Bkéhandoah College

Lebanon Church News Briefs Death of Dave Dake noted

Word has been received of the death of Dave Dake of Sycamore Ohio. Attending the funeral were Mr and Mrs Carl Hershman Mrs Frank Snarr and other Strasburg and Falls relatives. Dake married to Mary D Snarr who predeceased him. Leo and Jay Ritenour of Middletown stayed with Willa Beth and Will Humphrey. Miss Charlotte Hottel Falls Church visited Rosella Hottel and Otis Hottel. Howard Miller Jr with the Army heads overseas this month. Mrs Betha Melone has returned home after a hospital stay.

Assistant General Governor to Visit Moose Lodge

Nicholas Arnold, assistant General Governor and secretary of the Investment Committee, Supreme Lodge, will visit the Moose Lodge in Moose on June 2. An enrollment class will be held in his honor at 8 p.m. Arnold, a Rochester native, has a accounting diploma from Columbia and studied at La Salle University, works in management and labor relations at the University of Rochester, and holds the Pilgrim Degree of Merit. He was named special representative of Mooseheart in 1948 and resides in Aurora, Illinois with his wife.

Nicholas Arnold Supreme Lodge Moose Moose Lodge Arnold Columbia la Salle University University of Rochester Rochester J. Arnold Mooseheart Aurora, Ill

Mt Olive Cemetery enlargement work set for Saturday

Town residents are invited to help install posts and erect a new fence around Mt Olive Cemetery Saturday at 8 a.m. Volunteers should bring their own tools as work begins on the expansion project. Various local visits and social notes follow throughout the brief.

W. Va L. M. Larrick Kerby Hepher M. A. Wiley Newton Cather Chambersville Harry Smithey Cleve Marple Mr. Marple Virginid Sutton Florida John Chlarity Washington, D. C Kirby Hepnet Fred Boxwell Sloan Wolfe Winchester Austin Hoover Dillsburg Abraham Foster Sarah Anderson Laurel Mt. Olive James Brooks Long Marsh N. C Howard Perry John Cain Jean Carper

Local families visit relatives this weekend

The note mentions Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Miller and sons and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene White and sons with Mr. Howard Miller, Jr. visiting Mr. and Mrs. Howard Miller, Sr. also noting Mrs. J. L. Hodson visiting relatives in Winchester. The item closes with a family tip about corn fritters from leftover corn.

Blue Ridge Raymond Miller Eugene White and Sons Howard Miller J. L. Hodson Winchester

Passenger Held Pistol Threat Ends With Fine

Milwaukee cabdriver Buford Morgan faced a pistol threat from passenger Leo Stoll who ordered careful driving. Stoll was fined $100 for disorderly conduct.

Leo Stoll

Toasting bread to revive crispness for serving

A recipe note suggests broiling bread until it regains crispness or spreading with butter and toasting in the oven for a light brown finish.

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR. and Mrs. Stanky Nelvin Stough Virginia Adams Mr. Stough Greenwood Wscs Sacred Heart Lulu Williams GOYA ION Loudoun St Judith Cather C. Irvine Cather Martinsburg Pike Averett College Roberto Lee Miller’s Hardware N. Loudoun St Sorority Mrs. Wibberley Lebanon Hayfield News Gaunt's Drug Store Milwakee Buford Morgan Sizzler the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Institante Corporation Winchester Arthory County Hospital Worman’s Gray & Eddy Mulfiners Cather Winchester, Virginia BATES Timberlake
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