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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1962

Page

8

Miss Melinda Williams Weds John Carper Jr in First Baptist

Miss Melinda Yetta Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs George R Williams of 304 Sheridan Ave became the bride of John Stewart Carper Jr Saturday at 2 p m in the First Baptist Church The ceremony was performed by Rev E T Clark with Rev Melvin Bradshaw in attendance The couple will reside in Biloxi Mississippi Robe was white satin with three quarter sleeves and bouquet of white rosebuds Maid of honor Miss Janet Dove wore pale yellow organza dress Best man Marvin Carper Ushers Woody Sirbaugh and Tommy Watt Other details include reception at the bride’s home and future plans with Carper a 1959 James Wood High School graduate in the Air Force The unrelated notices cover Garden Club meeting postponement and church class gathering details.

Melinda Yetta Williams George R. Williams Sheridan Ave John Stewart Carper First Baptist Church Carper J. S. Carper Stephens City E. T. Clark Melvin Bradshaw Janet Dove Marvin Carper Woody Sirbaugh Tommy Watt

Calendar of Events List for May Evening Meetings

May 1 and May 15 schedule several club gatherings. Groups include the Negro Nursery Board Kiwanis Colonial Garden Club Jayceeettes Shenandoah Numismatic Club and Company K at Handley High School with times from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in various venues.

Negro Nursery Board Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Colonial Garden Club Richard P. Lucas Jayceeettes Lee- Jackson Shenandoah Numismatic Club WMB Handley High School Kline Pta

War Memorial Building Open Lounge and Club Events

Open lounge at the War Memorial Building Tuesday 7:30 to 10 p.m. followed by Shenandoah Nationalist Club Wednesday 7:30 p.m. with Kiwanis Key Club at 7:30 and Beta Sigma Phi at 8 p.m. Lounge closes after the evening events.

Shenandoah Numismatic Club Kiwanis Key Club Beta Sigma Phi

LeDane Engaged to Milford Alt in June Wedding

Mr and Mrs Harry W Le Dane of Gainesboro announce the engagement of their daughter Alice Wilson to Milford Charles Alt son of Mr and Mrs Glenn E Alt of Nain The couple both graduated James Wood High School class of 1959 and work for Kern Motor Co and W M Transportation Co The wedding is planned for June 17.

Harry W. LeDane Gainesboro Alice Wilson Milford Charles Alt Glenn E. Alt Nain Miss LeDane James Wood High School Kern Motor Co Alt W & M Transportation Co

Round Hill School Pre-Registration Session Set

Pre-registration for all children entering Round Hill School for the first time for the 1962 63 term will be held May 25 at the school from 6 to 8 p.m.

Round Hill School

G A A Joint Meeting At War Memorial Building

The Girls Athletic Association schedules a joint business and social meeting at 8 p.m. in the War Memorial Building. William Minor of Smalts Florist will speak on shrubs and outdoor planting after the business session.

Girls Athletic Association War Memorial William Minor Smalts Florist

Local families announce births and visits in region

ERNEST GRAYSON remains home ill. Angela Robin Slater born May 11 at Winchester Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Henry Slater of 1613 Margaret Drive. Several local residents and college students cited as visitors and wedding attendees. Toni Lynn Mantz born May 11 at Winchester Memorial Hospital to Merrell and Violet Mantz. Robert H Mason and Mrs Mason hosted by Senator Byrd at their Tennyson Ave home.

John Henry Slater Margaret Drive Angela Robin Winchester Memorial Hospital Merrell Carol Mantz Cold Stream W. Va Toni Lynn Nantz Violet Elizabeth Slonaker Robert H. Mason The Norfolk-Virginian Pilot Mrs Mason Harry F. Byrd, Jr Tennyson Ave

Beecher Addresses Middletown Grange on Landscaping

Professor Albert S. Beecher of Virginia Tech spoke at Middletown Grange on landscaping. Beecher, a horticulture professor, divides time between teaching and extension work and serves as National Instructor for the National Council of Garden Clubs. The Glen Burnie Garden Club meets Thursday at 1 p.m. at Winchester Golf Club with Mrs. David Daylor hosting, while Mrs. J H Yost Jr. speaks on Flowers in Glass and Roses in Silver highlighted as the Day’s special.

Albert S. Beecher Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Middletown Grange Beecher VPI Nanional Council of Garden Clubs Glen Burnie Garden Club Winchester Golf Club David Daylor J. H. Yost, Jr

Colonial Garden Club Meeting Announced

Mrs. Harry R. Kern of S Washington St attends Parents Day at Episcopal High School in Alexandria where her son Tom is a senior. The club will meet Wednesday at 2 PM with Mrs. Richard P. Lucas.

Harry R. Kern, Jr S. Washington St Episcopal High School Alexandria Tom Colonial Garden Club Richard P. Lucas Handley Ave T. B. Apgar

DAR Meeting at Fort Loudoun Chapel in Woodstock

The Fort Loudoun Chapel of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a meeting on Thursday in the Woodstock Legion Hall. Woodstock members will provide the entertainment for the event.

Fort Loudoun the Daughters of the American Revolution Legion Hall Woodstock

Strasburg AARP Meeting Highlights Local Efforts

Strasburg AARP members discussed six legislative bills before committees and heard reports on the Roanoke AARP chapter. Speakers included Mrs. Sarah Lee Faulconer and Mrs. Glenn Garber, with notes on the Strasburg Community Library and pins presented to multiple members.

Effie M. Stine Wilson M. Wheeler Casper L. Funkhouser Truluck Roanoke Aarp W. C. Wilkins Walter T. Glaize Florida Sarah Lee Faulconer Strasburg Women’s Business Bureau Glenn Garber Bureau Strasburg Community Library Philip W. Kern Winchester Aarp Madge A. Laughlin Winchester AARP Edna Baker George Rohr Henry Judy Cornelia Truluck Helen Marston Nellie Gruver Lizzie Brumback Effie Stine R. L. Hepner J. M. Kibler Ira E. Kern C. W. Wilkins W. H. Ellisfrits

Taffy Seeks Opinion on New Hair Do

Amy cries Eek while Mary Jane tactfully agrees to give an opinion on Taffy’s new hairstyle. The light exchange hints at friendly teasing in a casual moment.

Taffy Amy Mary Jane

Summer hair styles poll for Betty and Taffy

A friendly note asks readers to rate a hair style change from Betty to Taffy. It invites comments on charm flattering effects and neatness. Readers are urged to share opinions and await more summer options.

Betty Bob Taffy

Swann to Give Concert at First Presbyterian Church

Frederick Swann organist of Riverside Church New York City will perform at First Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 8 15 pm He also directs music at Inter church Center New York City He holds degrees from Northwestern and Union Theological Seminary and studied under several teachers Tickets are sold through G & M Music Center or Shenandoah Conservatory Guild Student Group sponsors.

Frederick Swann Riverside Church New York City First Presbyterian Church Inter-church Center Northwestern University Evanston, Ill Union Theological Seminary New York Hugh Porter Andre G & M Music Center Guild Shenandoah Conservatory

Modern Etiquette Qs and As by Roberta Lee

Selected questions on manners cover bridge etiquette fish fork peas and wedding rings. It answers how to handle partner information in bridge, the proper way to eat peas with a fork, and whether a widow may wear two wedding rings after remarriage.

Roberta Lee

Overweight Not Always Fat Among Air Force Aides

At a medical convention in Atlantic City New Jersey two Brooks Air Force Base doctors reported on 51 airmen. They found 15 were obese but not overweight and six were overweight but not obese while five were both overweight and obese.

Atlantic Ciy N. J School of Aerospace Medicine Brooks Air Force Base James R. Wamsley James E. Roberts

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Womens News John Stewart Carper, JR Melinda Williams John Carper, Jr Mrs. Carper United States Air Force Biloxi Miss Winchester-Clarke Garden Club Richard E. Byrd Kernstown Gaunt Drug Store Valley Ave Loudoun St Board of Control of Exchange Club Commerce St Stephens City Fire Co Back Creek Ruritan Club Round Hill Pta Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Eagles SPCA Doe Club Elks LeDane Milford Alice Ledane G.A.A. Joint Meeting Miss Wilkins Shoe Center Florsheims TRIOS Velvet Steps Seddon Roy Johnson Bradley Tyler Johnson Maryland Jackson Front Royal Martinsville Randolph-Macon Women’s College Ernest Grayson Jeanette Mathias Doris Kohne Bridgewater College Julia Mathias Bridgewater Helen Wampler Broadway W. C. Mathias Mathias, W. Va Sla Fern Mathias Martinsburg Ernie Smith, Jr Fort Holabird Baltimore, Md E. F. Smith Berryville Pike Robert Casey Robin Paper Mill Road Altoona Jeffrey L. Casey Carol Edmundson Ralph L. Hardy J. E. Pennypacker Tappahannock St. Margaret’s Scohol Rufus Leonard This City Richmond Harper Mary Pennypacker Carol Leonard Linda Harper Olarship Prof. Beecher Kline School Parent-Teachers Association Linda Slonaker Lebanon Valley College Anneville DAR Strasburg Aarp By Nolly Martin SAFEW G.B White House APPLE Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Cather’s Valley General Electric Nesta Sermace
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