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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1961

Page

6

Miss Helen Edmonds to Wed Richard Rissler

Miss Helen Garner Edmonds and Richard Lee Rissler plan a summer wedding in Charles Town. Edmonds, a Handley High School and Mary Washington College alumna, taught in the city school system. Rissler, a Charles Town native and Oklahoma State University veterinary medicine candidate, served four years in the Air Force and studied at WVU Morantown.

Helen Edmonds Richard Rissler Stuart Garner Edmonds Academy Circle Helen Garner Richard Lee Rissler Charles Town W. Va Edmonds Handley High School Mary Washington College Fredericksburg Handley Elementary Quarles School Charles William Ritter

Robinson Addresses Church Council

Delmar Robinson Jr., president of Robinson Cold Storage, spoke at the May Fellowship Day observed by Winchester Council of Church Women. He discussed migrant definitions and how fruit growers see workers from the deep South and the Jamaican Islands, noting employment service guidance and payment details.

Delmar Robinson, Jr Robinson Cold Storage Winchester Council of Church Women Robinson Douglas Hardesty Fruit Growers Association Deep South Florida Bahaman Myron S. Miller The V. Church Council Congra

Miss Rowe Engaged to Donald Downs

Mr and Mrs A Harold Rowe of Gainesboro announce the engagement of their daughter Martha Elizabeth to Donald Allan Downes son of Mr Arthur Downes of Morgantown West Virginia. Martha is a James Wood High School graduate and active in Market Street Methodist Church. Downes works in the green nee business with his father in Morgantown. The wedding is set for July 15.

A. Harold Rowe Gainesboro Martha Elizabeth Donald Allan Downes Arthur Downes Morgantown W. Va Miss Rowe James Wood High School The Market Street Methodist Church Downes His

Council lauds fruit growers in cooperative meeting

One hundred people attended the gathering as officials praised the Fruit Growers Association for excellent work and strong cooperation.

Fruit Growers Association

Calendar of Events for May 15 16 in Winchester area

Daylight time listings show Optimist Club at Lee Jackson 7 9 a m Job's Daughters Felne Hall Braddock area 7 p m Exhausters Auto Club Rt 50 Mas onic Building 7 30 p m Miller School PTA reception 8 p m Frederick County Fire Association Gainesboro 8 p m Madison Lodge 8 p m Duplicate Bridge George Washington Hotel 8 p m W F W Auxiliary Post Home May 16 10 a m Julia Tyler Zone WSCS Brad dock St Methodist 12 15 p m Lions Club George Washington Hotel 1 5 p m Strasburg Old Homes Tour 2 p m Lord Fairfax Garden Club 4 p m Winchester Board of Zoning Appeals City Hall 6 30 p m Welcome Wagon 7 30 p m Rebekah Lodge Roe Hall note change month Board Exexxer Club 1336 Compa oD Moose 8 p m Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p m Eagles Auxiliary George Washington Hotel 8 p m SPCA George Washington Hotel 8 p m Stephens City Fire Co at fire hall.

Optimist Club Lee-Jackson Job’s Daughters Felne Hall Braddock Street Rt. 50 Masonic Building Miller School PTA Frederick County Fire Association Gainesboro Madison Lodge George Washington Hotel W.F.W Post Home Julia Tyler Winchester WSCS Braddock St Lions Club George Wahington Hotel Strasburg Winchester Board of Zoning Appeals City Hall Lee - Jackson Rebekah Lodge Roe Hall Board of Control of Comapie Order of Moose Alcoholics Anonymous Eagles SPCA Stephens City Fire Co Fire Hall

Community Meeting and Auction Schedule Update

Monday 7 15 p m Little League Auction and 7 30 p m Girl Scout Day Camp meeting listed. Lounge closed. Tuesday 7 30 p m Beta Sigma Phi and 8 p m Chamber of Commerce activities noted.

Beta Sigma Phi Chamber of Com- Lounge

Miss Martin to Marry Bobby Adams

Mr and Mrs David W Shadler announce the engagement of Barbara Jean Martin to Bobby Lee Adams. Both attend James Wood High School and Barbara Jean Martin will graduate in June with no wedding date set.

David W. Shadler N. Loudoun St Barbara Jean Martin Bobby Lee Adams Strother Adams Orchard Ave Miss Martin Mr. Adams James Wood High School

Zone Meeting of Winchester District Women’s Society of Christian Service

The Julia Tyler Zone will meet at Braddock Street Methodist Church Tuesday at 10 a.m. DST with 9:30 registration. Rev. Jacob W. Mast hosts the devotion and Mrs. Martin Adams presides. Afternoon clinics for all officers and members will be led by the district.

Julia Tyler Zone Winchester District Woman's Society of Christian Service Braddock Street Methodist Church Jacob W. Mast Martin Adams Brucetown Church

Welcome Wagon Club Meeting at Lee Jackson Restaurant

The Welcome Wagon Club will meet at the Lee-Jackson Restaurant on Tuesday at 6 30 p m daylight saving time.

Welcome Wagon Club Lee-Jackson

Dear Abby: Last of the Big Spenders

A reader complains of a miserly husband who hoards money while she covers baby costs and family living. Advice suggests keeping living expenses in a joint fund and not attempting to change his thrift.

Abby Sport Miser

Miss Anne Woolfolk Bride of Stephen Smoke

Miss Anne Meredith Woolfolk daughter of Mr and Mrs John C Woolfolk of 105 Lee Street became the bride of Stephen D Smoke of Washington Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church. The ceremony was conducted by Dr Lewis S G Miller with white lilac and candles as a backdrop. The couple will live at 2700 Q Street NW Georgetown Washington after a southern trip and plan to go to Europe in July.

Anne Meredith Woolfolk John C. Woolfolk Lee St Stephen D. Smoke Washington Grace Lutheran Church Lewis S. G. Miller Smoke Frank Diksic George Smoke Rolf Evenson Arlington Jeannette Braden Raphel Woolfolk Towson Frank Diksie Pittsburgh Thomas Nelson Woolfolk Thomas Woolfolk Goucher College Mr. Smoke Lehigh University Stephen D. Smoke Co Mrs. Smoke Que St N.w Georgetown Europe

BPW Club Dinner Meeting Highlights Past Presidents

The Winchester Business and Professional Women's Club held a Friday dinner at the George Washington Hotel. The Past Presidents Council led by Esta Lyn Lichliter featured Frances Kanode Fulton Evans Nancy Jones and Virginia Gaunt with Kanode reviewing the club’s organization and achievements. Clifton Price of Berryville performed a period tune as part of the program. Dorothy Lindsay presided over a brief business session in place of President Kenneth Henry.

Winchester Business & Professional Women’s Club George Washington Hotel Esta Lyn Lichliter Frances Kanode Fulton Evans Nancy Jones Virginia Gaunt Kanode Kanade Clifton Price Berryville Dorothy Lindsay Lindsay Kenneth Henry

Colonial Garden Club Meeting Time Change

The Colonial Garden Club meets Wednesday at 1 45 p m daylight saving time at 283 Jefferson St. Mrs C Bruce Harlee hosts the meeting and Mrs Robert D Glaize will speak. Exhibits titled Before and After.

Colonial Garden Club C. Bruce Harlee Jefferson St Robert D. Glaize

Asbury Fellowship Plans 10th Anniversary Banquet

The Asbury Fellowship of Brad dock Street Methodist Church will hold its 10th anniversary banquet at the Rebel Restaurant on May 19 at 6 30 p.m. Reservations requested by Wednesday via Mar go Lenni MO 2 5626.

Asbury Fellowship Braddock Street

Miller School PTA Reception For Teachers

Miller School P T A holds an informal reception for teachers at the May 15 meeting at 7 30 p m EST in the school. Newly elected officers will be installed. Miss Ethel Cooper will present films on child growth and discuss teaching methods. Parents with children entering Miller next year are invited to visit and meet teachers.

Miller School P.T.A Ethel Cooper Miller

Births Report Nine New Arrivals in Local Homes

May 1 births list nine children to couples in Middleburg Bren da Sue Wisecarver Cedar Grove and Val Vista Heights. Mothers are former Miss Scannell Hockman Bly Mary Ann McMullan and others. Deborah Ann is noted for Daniel Hartley Kerns but rest of line is incomplete.

Albert Larry Tinsman Cedar Grove Tinsman Mary Lou Blanche Bly Edgar C. Willis, III Val Vista Heights Willis Mary Ann McMullan Daniel Hartley Kerns Whitacre Deborah Ann Kerns

Arsonals William Shendow wins ROTC Award at Wake Forest

William Shendow son of Mr and Mrs S G Shendow 402 S Stewart St received a Scabbard and Blade Military Science Award at Wake Forest College Winston Salem NC during the ROTC Awards Day. The award honors outstanding cadet in class athletes and fraternity members.

William Shendow S. G. Shendow S. Stewart St ROTC Wake Forest College Winston - Salem N. C Honorary Military Society Sigma Phi Epsilon

Smith Family Reunion at Round Hill Community Center

The Smith Family reunion will be held on May 21 at the Round Hill Community Center. Relatives will arrive in the morning and a luncheon will follow.

Smith Round Hill Community Center

Girl Named Richard Lee Griffith Jr Born to Grace Ann Hook

Former Miss Grace Ann Hook and Richard Lee Griffith announce the birth of a son, Richard Lee Jr., to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee Griffith of Route 2 Marshall. The mother is the former Betty Ann Moffett.

Grace Ann Hook Richard Lee Griffith Route 2 Marshall Richard Lee, Jr Griffith Betty Ann Moffett

Winchester Rebekah Lodge Meeting Time Change

The Winchester Rebekah Lodge No 21 will meet at Odd Fellows Hall on Tuesday at 7 30 p m instead of the usual 8 p m at home.

Winchester Rebekah Lodge No. 21 Odd Fellows Hall

Negro Nursery Card Party Promotes Educational Toys

The Negro Day Nursery sponsors a card party at the War Memorial Building Thursday evening to raise funds for educational toys. Reservations can be made through Mrs. Stewart Bell Jr or any board member. the nursery is a Community Chest member agency.

Negro Day Nursery War Memorial Building B. F. Arthur, Jr Lewis M. Allen Arthur Field Mildred Bradfield Margaret Walter Horace Browne Duffey Richard Ith Nan McGrail George Fansler Theresa Smith Sally Hott Paul Fore Robert E. Berry Wm. Gentry George Craig Charles Evans Braford Beninett C. A. Davis Ruth Brown Susan Richmond Stewart Bell, Jr Community Chest

Often Mispronounced Tete-a-tete Pronunciation Tips

Guide on pronouncing tete a tete with emphasis on the correct third syllable and common mispronunciations. Provides concise phonetic cues and practical examples for English speakers.

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Helen Garner Edmonds Church Council Donald Downs Red Cross American National Red Cross Bobby Adams Col. Sanders Kentucky Ta Choe Duff’s Rebel Restaurant Abigail van Buren Alpha Tau Omega Tam Anne Woolfolk Bride of Stephen Smoke BPW Club Wilbert Lynn Yauger Middleburg Oliver Love Wisecarver Route 5 Brenda Sue Gaunt’s Drug Store Bowers Paint & Wallpaper Store Frances Thornton Koontz C. E. Koontz W. Pall Mall Sr Lakeside Lynnhaven Virginia Beach Herman M. See Woodland Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital John Besley Fuller Edinburg Sandra Leigh Alvin Feltner Shoecenter Florsheim Stari Loudoun & Boscawen Sts Negro Nursery WMB the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Miller’s HDWE LEES Mohawk Cather Loudoun St Lorch of Dallas Chamber OF Commerce Oge
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