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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1972

Page

5

Linda Snyder Engaged to Michael Gebbi

Miss Linda Gail Snyder, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ward Snyder of 124 Lambden Avenue, is engaged to Michael Richard Gebbi, son of Mr and Mrs Walter J Gebbi of Portsmouth NH. She is a Madison College Harrisonburg graduate, works for Virginia Electric and Power in Richmond. Gebbi, a UNH graduate, is pursuing graduate work at UVA and employed by Hanover County Schools. An August wedding is planned.

Ward Snyder Lambden Avenue Linda Gail Michael Richard Gebbi Walter J. Gebbi Portsmouth, N.H Miss Snyder Madison College Harrisonburg Virginia Electric and Power Company Richmond Gobbi University of New Hampshire University of Virginia Hanover County

Local Graduates and Birth Notices Highlight May Events

Miss Cynthia Sue Butsler of Winchester earned an associate of science from Chowan College during May 14 exercises. Willis Howard Davis of Stephens City received a Master of Arts in history from the University of Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Craig Organ of Chester welcomed son Steven Lee on May 16 at John Randolph Memorial Hospital. the couple’s other sons are Craig Jr and Scott. Among Christ School Day School graduates were Tony Turner Elizabeth Wilkins and Debbie Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Barre of Millwood Pike toured Florida and Atlanta with son and daughter-in-law Stanley Barr and his wife. Miss Mattie Devers, daughter of Mrs. Henry Devers, will receive a Bachelor of Science in Education and Library Science from Madison College on June 3. she has been teaching third grade at Sandy Hook Elementary in Strasburg since January after Shenandoah College class of 1970.

Cynthia Sue Butsler Winchester Chowan College Murfreesboro N.C Handley High School Craig Organ Chester Steven Lee John Randolph Memorial Hospital Cecil Barre Millwood Pike Florida Atlanta Stanley Barr Silver Spring Mattie Devers Henry Devers White Post Madison College Harrisonburg Miss Devers Shenandoah College Madison Sandy Hook Strasburg

Calendar of Events Saturday and Sunday listings

Saturday events include a bake sale at Leggetts and Grand Union Ward Plaza from 8:30 am, Winchester Coin Show at George Washington Hotel from 10 am to 10 pm, and Woodsmen of the World Family Night Supper at Senseny Road School at 7 pm. Sunday features worship and memorial services at multiple churches and hymn sings at Round Hill, Salem Church of the Brethren, and Fairview Methodist Church.

Leggetts Grand Union Ward Plaza Winchester George Washington Hotel Senseny Road School Siler Pentecostal Church Shockeysville Methodist Church Fairview Lutheran Church Round Hill Methodist Church Salem

Berryville Jayceeettes Aid Clarke County Chest X ray Unit

At a Berryville meeting the Jayceeettes pledged help to Clarke County Health Department with the chest x ray unit offered every six weeks. Members volunteered to mail Cancer letters for the next drive and a committee was formed to explore sponsoring the Little Miss Clarke County contest. A bake sale on May 13 in Berryville proceeds support building a Clarke County basketball court. next meeting is June 14 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Larry Larrick’s home in Boyce.

Berryville - Clarke County Jaycee-ettes Health Department Clarke County Jayceeettes Berryville Clarke County Recreational Department Larry Larrick Boyce VFW Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Margaret Ann McDonald Willa Braithwaite

South End Auxiliary Meeting Highlights Yard Party Plans

Mrs. Margaretta Davis presided over the Ladies Auxiliary to the South End Fire Co meeting with sixteen members present. She reported on the Good Friday Bake Sale and card party. The annual yard party is set for June 16 and 17 with the Auxiliary running the food stands. Eloise Madigan will lead the rummage sale May 25 and 26 at 102 S. Kent St. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. A surprise baby shower for Mrs. Sandy Clem followed. Refreshments were served by Nellie Miller and Jennie Lillis.

Margaretta Davis South End Fire Co Eloise Madigan S. Kent St Sandy Clem Nellie Miller Jennie Lillis

Miss Murphy Weds Frank Welch Jr in Clear Brook Ceremony

Alice Jean Murphy daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Murphy married Frank Weaver Welch Jr son of Mr and Mrs Frank Welch Sr on April 16 at Grace Bible Fellowship Clear Brook. Organist Joy Horton and matron of honor Lillie Hulzell assisted.

Miss Murphy Frank Welch, Jr Alice Jean Murphy Paul Robert Murphy Rt. 1 Frank Weaver Welch, Jr Mr. Welch Is Frank Weaver Welch, Sr Belair St., Stephens City Grace Bible Fellowship Clearbrook Lillie Hulzell of Winchester

Civic League Elects Officers and Hears Babb Speech

Gene Babb spoke to the Women's Civic League on the musical Mame and praised the title character. His daughter Martha sang with him, accompanying by Jerry Brown, as they prepared for performances at Armstrong Auditorium Shenandoah college. New officers were elected for a two year term: Mrs. Albert Loring president, Mrs. E A Beauchamp treasurer, Mrs. C Stanley Clevenger assistant treasurer, Miss Pamela Bell corresponding secretary. Two new members joined, Mrs. BF Dennis and Mrs. Granville Kelly. A field trip to Kennedy Center and Mount Vernon was scheduled for May 31. Call for fashion show photographs was announced.

Mr. Babb Martha Mitzi Noble Armstrong Auditorium Shenandoah College Jerry Brown Richard Slider

Wedding Anniversaries for Louthan and Anderson Families

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. William H. Louthan Jr of 1315 Handley Ave on their 30th anniversary they wed May 19 1942 at Braddock Street Methodist Church. Their children are Thomas Leslie and James. Catherine Carter is the former Mrs. Louthan. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh C Anderson of Rt 4 on their 26th anniversary married May 18 1946 at Montague Avenue Methodist Church Parsonage by Rev John Teeter. They have seven children plus one granddaughter and Orpha I Didawick is the former Mrs. Anderson.

William H. Louthan, JR Handley Ave Braddock Street Methodist Church J.M. Swann Thomas Leslie James Louthan Catherine Carter Hugh C. Anderson Rt. 4 Montague Avenue Methodist Church John Teeter Larry Linda) Adams Dennis Lorraine) Wolford Barbara Anderson Wayne Karen) Robinson Rebecca Anderson Gary Anderson Anderson Orpha I. Didawick Glenn M. Borror White Post Gene E. Borror Ronald P. Borror Borror Methodist Parsonage Oakland Johnson Jody Borrer Hattie Payne Edna Payne Winchester Cecil Payne

South Frederick HDC Meet To Discuss The Fourth Meal

The South Frederick Home Demonstration Club will meet Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the War Memorial Building. Topic is The Fourth Meal. Project leaders are Mrs. Lucy Hildebrand and Mrs. Helen Spillman. Mrs. Flossie Fultz will lead devotions.

South Frederick War Memorial Building Lucy Hildebrand Helen Spillman Flossie Fultz

Ham Turkey Supper and Auction at Mountain Falls Center

A Country Ham and Turkey Supper will be held on May 27 starting at 4 30 p.m. at the Mountain Falls Community Center. An auction of new merchandise begins at 7 p.m. to benefit the Woman's Society of Christian Service of Mountain View United Methodist Church.

Mountain Falls Woman's Society of Christian Service Mountain View United Methodist Church

Women of Moose Hold Meeting in Essex Maryland

The Women of the Moose met with Senior Regent Glenda Cole presiding. Academy of Friendship chair Mary Flowers welcomed new members Louise Ford Helen Carter Gail Kerns Virginia Brown Pat Crenshaw and Pat Hepner into the Academy in Essex Maryland on May 7.

Women of the Moose Glenda Cole Academy of Friendship Mary Flowers Academy Louise Ford Helen Carter Gail Kerns Virginia Brown Pat Crenshaw Pat Hepner Essex

Bake Sale at Leggetts and Grand Union Saturday

The Teammates Sunday School Class of First United Methodist Church sponsors a bake sale at Leggetts and Grand Union in Ward Plaza starting 6 30 a m. Country ham sandwiches will be featured.

Leggetts and Grand Union Ward Plaza Teammates First United Methodist Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Linda Snyder Mr. Gobbi Linda Gail Snyder Willis Howard Davis Stephens City University of Houston Houston Tex Christ School Day School Tony Turner Elizabeth Wilkins, and Debbie Wilson Mrs D. K. Gardner Marianna Panama City Winchester City Limits R&a Associates Alice Dean Virginia Day Pauline Halterman Thelma Braithwaite Ruby Kerns Bill Rhoden South End Joy Horton Mr. Welch John D. Petrie Dennis Ray Welch James Wood High School Veterans Texaco Station National Guard Orlando, Fla Yancey Apartments Germain St F.W. Welch, Jr Civic League Gene Babb Women’s Civic League S. Garner S. Frederick Hdc Cryer E.W. Armstrong CO Timates THE N. Braddock St Women of Moose Darlene Whitlock Bake Sale Sewing Machine Repair & Service CO C.L. Nelson Winchester Singer Co Chamber OF Commerce Luray Caverns Luray Caverns and Skyline Drive Interstate 81 Adle Shenandoah’s Valley
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