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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1954

Page

11

Miss Kettlewell Engaged to A2e Lineburg

Mr and Mrs Amos O Kettlewell of Stephens City announce the engagement of Barbara Joan Kettlewell to A2e Lewis Allen Lineburg. Barbara is a senior at James Wood High School while A2e Lineburg, son of Mrs Clay Smith, is in the U S Air Force stationed in Oklahoma. No wedding date set.

Amos O. Kettlewell Stephens City Barbara Joan Lewis Allen Lineburg Clay Smith This City Bruce Lineburg James Wood High School Lineburg Handley High School U. S. Air Force Okinawa

Welltown W S C S to Meet at Mrs Taylor Home

The Welltown W S C S will gather Thursday at 8 p m at the home of Mrs Emmert Taylor for a regular meeting.

Welltown W.S.C.S Emmert Taylor

Calendar of May Meetings and Events in Gainesboro Area

May calendar lists numerous meetings across Gainesboro including P T A boards clubs and service organizations. Notable entries show the Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Eagles Auxiliary Alcoholics Anonymous Kiwanis Club and many more at venues such as George Washington Hotel Miller House and York Inn.

Gainesboro Board of Control of Exchange Cab E. Boscawen St Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Eagles Eagles Home George Washington Hotel Alcoholic Anonymous Miller House Kiwanis Club Colonial Garden Club Loring Bean Winchester Clarke Garden Club Edward P. Turner Jaycecetts York Inn Legion Home Air Force Reserve Squadron Rouss Ave Miller P. T. A Miller School Elks Club Rotary Club Fort Loudoun Dar Miller Washington St Shawnee Fire Company Brakeblok Duplicate Bridge Club Welltown W. S.C Emmert Taylor

Moorefield Garden Tour Planned for Public Library Benefit

A Moorefield House and Garden tour to benefit the Moorefield Public Library is set for June 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST with headquarters at Hotel McNeill. Five early 19th century houses will be open, some never before open to the public.

Moorefield McNeill

Miss Carroll Bolling Stuart to Wed Henry Fairfax Conquest

Invitations announce the June 12 wedding at Christ Episcopal Church between Miss Carroll Bolling Stuart and Henry Fairfax Conquest of Richmond. A reception will follow at the bride’s parents' home. The notice lists maid of honor, bridesmaids, ushers, and other ceremonial details.

Carroll Bolling Stuart E. Christopher Stuart, Jr Henry Fairfax Conquest Edwin Parker Conquest Richmond Christ Episcopal Church Jane Sjostrom Mr. Conquest Anne Kane New York Mary Tennant Bryant Carol Funkhouser Charles Town W. Va Lynn Cooper Joyce Butler Lucy Burwell Betty Burwell Ashland Sue Carper Front Royal Hunter H. McGuire, Jr T. Foster Witt, Jr Christopher Todd Stuart Charles E. Stuart Robert K. D. Debutts Upperville John N. Gill, Jr Matthews James F. Tyler Aldio Paul F. Flanagan Grafton

Auxiliary names delegates for June Encampment in Roanoke

Mrs Richard K Eddy and Miss Esther Funk named delegates to the June Encampment of the Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars to be held June 2022 in Roanoke. Mrs Boyd Grayson and Mrs Holmes Grimm named alternates at Winchester Post 2123 meeting at Piccadilly Street. District Encampment announced for Sunday at Staunton at 2:30 pm.

Vv. F. W. Auxiliary Richard K. Eddy Esther Funk Veterans of Foreign Wars Roanoke Boyd Grayson Holmes Grimm Winchester Piccadilly St Staunton

Clergy delegation attends Virginia Diocese council in Arlington

The Rev. William H. Hanckel and Joseph Massie lead delegates with alternates Mr. Robert Kern and Mr. Irvan O’Con nell to Arlington for the Diocese of Virginia council representing Christ Episcopal Church. The main item is the election of a bishop coadjutor who will become bishop if the current bishop retires. Mrs. Howard Linaburg has moved from Memorial Hospital to her daughter’s home on Berryville Pike. Mrs. E W O’Hara and daughters Marilyn and Bonnie with her parents have returned from Elizabeth City North Carolina after visiting Mrs. O’Hara’s sister.

William H. Hanckel Joseph Massie Robert Kern Irvan O’connell Arlington Diocese of Virginia Christ Episcopal Church Howard Linaburg Memorial Hospital Charles Schuler Berryville Pike E. W. O’hara Marilyn and Bonnie O'Hara W. Whitlock St H. E. Gibson Upperville

Miss Mary Lou Startzman Elected Newman Club Secretary

Miss Mary Lou Startzman of Kernstown is elected secretary treasurer of the Newman Club at Madison College for the coming term. The announcement notes her community involvement and local ties as part of the college organization.

Mary Lou Startzman Kernstown Newman Club Madison College

Miss Russell Weds Cpl Mills in Brucetown Church

Miss Dorothy Irene Russell and Cpl. Osborne Reginald Mills Jr. wed at Brucetown Methodist Church with a double ring ceremony. Attendants included Georgia Mae Russell and Elwood Payne. a reception followed. The couple plan to reside in Washington, D C after a Florida honeymoon.

Miss Russell Cpl Osborne Mills Brucetown Methodist Church Dorothy Irene Russell Earl Russell Clearbrook Osborne Reginald Mills, Jr W. F. Shewbridge Grimes J. S. Peebles Georgia Mae Russell Elwood Payne Ellen Rivers Mrs. Payne Miss Rivers Cpl. Mills Denis William Getz George Russell William Russell Denis Getz Florida Washington, D. C Mills James Wood High School Department of the Navy Handley High School Portsmouth U. S. Marine Corps Donald Kagey West Pittston Chester Davey Dalton, Pa Eleanor Butler

Birthday Celebration Honors Charles Funk Jr

Mrs. Charles Funk entertained May 12 at her parents’ home on N Loudoun St in honor of her son Charles Funk Jr on his first birthday. Attendees included Patsy Stottlemyer Rozella Mason Nancy Barbara Gary Bobby Holliday Max Spitler Benny Tyson Retha Mason Lois Cunningham Regina Holliday Georgie Holliday and more along with Mr and Mrs Donald Spitler Mr and Mrs Irvin Holliday Mrs Jack Holliday Willitta Jenkins and Paul Himelright. Paul Jones Thomson ITI infant son of Mr and Mrs Bigelow Thomson of Springcrest Ave has returned home from a hospital in Alexandria.

Charles Funk N. Loudoun St Charles Funk, Jr Patsy Stottlemyer Rozella Mason Nancy Barbara Gary Bobby Holliday Max Spitler Benny Tyson Retha Mason Lois Cunningham Regina Holliday Georgie Holliday Donald Spitler Irvin Holliday Jack Holliday Willitta Jenkins Paul Himelright Paul Jones Thomson ITI Mrs. Bigelow Thomson Springcrest Ave Alexandria

Births May 17 Reported Across Several Families

Birth notices list seven new babies born to families in Capon Springs Stephens City Bluemont Cross Junction Patterson Ave and Mil. Each entry notes the father and mother names with former maiden names including Naomi Anderson Verma Volpi Betty Litt leton Ann Bailey Genevieve Keller and others.

Fred Hottle Capon Springs W.va Hottle Naomi Anderson Joshua Headley Stephens City Headley Verma Volpi Warren Whirley Bluemont Whirley Betty Littleton Robert Luttrell Cross Junction Luttrell Ann Bailey William Bursey Patterson Ave Bursey Genevieve Keller Robert

Unclear fragment mentions Wardensville girl and Mrs Miller

The text references a girl from Wardensville and identifies Mrs Miller as the former Miss Virginia Webster.

Ler Wardensville Miller Virginia Webster

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

A compact English lesson outlines correct usage for exceed and excel with examples. It covers pronounciation tips for acerbity and monsieur, lists synonyms like tautology and redundancy, and introduces the word dehortation meaning the act of dissuading with a sample sentence.

W. L. Gordon

Market St. WSCS Memorial Service Set For Wednesday

The Women's Society of Christian Service of Market Street Methodist Church plans memorial services and officer installation on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Honorary mourners are Mrs Luther Kremer and Miss Laura Fawcett. Officers to be installed include Mrs May V Carper president Mrs Harry Deickman vice president Mrs Harold Rowe recording secretary and Miss Mary Crisman treasurer. The WSCS business meeting set for tomorrow night is postponed and will follow Wednesday's service.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Market Street Methodist Church Luther Kremer Laura Fawcett E. G. Hill May V. Carper Harry Deickman Harold Rowe Mary Crisman

Red Cross Civil Defense Hold Planning Meeting

Mrs. Madeline Blaycock of Alexandria spoke to about 50 people in Berryville on coordinating Red Cross and Civilian Defense operations. Officials from the Winchester Frederick County Chapter and Clarke County Chapter explained roles, with CD to act in attack and disaster times while Red Cross handles natural disasters and relief duties.

Madeline Blaycock Alexandria Red Cross Berryville Winchester -Frederick County American Red Cross Geneva Hubbell C. F. Schenck W. K. Rodney Sirbaugh Carl Lewis John C. Woolfolk George Jones Lee Dick George Dove W. W. Beattie Bradford Bennett Harry Nelson Rosemary Phillips Graham Dougherty Clarke County

Cecil Speaker At Annual McGuire Lecture Here

Dr. Russell L. Cecil of Cornwell University College of Medicine will speak at the Hunter H. McGuire Lecture at Memorial Hospital on Modern Treatment of Chronic Arthritis. The conference is part of a monthly scientific series attracting staff doctors and regional physicians.

Hunter H. McGuire Memorial Hospital Russell L. Cecil Cornwell University College of Medicine Cecil

Post Office Classification Based on Revenue

The classification of post offices depends on annual revenue. Fourth class cover up to $1,500, third class from $1,500 to $8,000, second class from $8,000 to $40,000, and first class above $40,000 in revenue.

D.D. A

Modern Etiquette Q and A Summary

Roberta Lee offers quick etiquette answers. A man should rise when a woman visitor pauses by, and thoughtful women avoid interruptions at tables. Birthday gifts are better opened immediately to show appreciation. A fruit juice first course belongs on the place plate, not with the water glass.

Radio amateurs must meet Morse speed and exam requirements

To obtain an FCC license an amateur radio operator must be able to send and receive 13 words per minute in Morse code and pass a rigorous exam covering radio theory and regulations. Operators worldwide use the International Morse Code to exchange messages.

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Bovial Hilda Lucille Steele Lohring J. Steele Middletown Hilda Lucille W. Edward Baker Charles Coffman Strasburg Mr. Baker Miss Kettlewell WSCS Snow Charmer Bobbie Conrad Moorefield Garden Warner Allo Arner B. C Elsie— Kay Shoppe S. Braddock St Stuart First Evangelical United Brethren Church Thomas de Haven Stephenson Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company S. Loudoun St Capon Bridge Capon Bridge High School Wesleyan Service Guild Stephens City Methodist Church Ralph Wakeman Gaunt Clarence Lamp Photo Osborne R, Mills, JR Lovett Bros Lovett Brothers Monsieur Shoecenter Midas Loudoun St Market St. Wscs Civil Defense McGuire William P. McGuire P. T. Grove E. Willis Lacy, Jr H. P. Maccubbin Monford D. Custer, Jr the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Heavenly LEES James Lees & Sons Co Cather’s Department Store Winchester, Virginia Bermuda Timberlake Roberta Lee OXON Ticonderoga PIFER N. Loudoun RSC Margaret L. Hodgson
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