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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1960

Page

6

Army Honors Miss Campbell For Service

Miss Charlotte C. Campbell formerly of Clay Hill Farm received the Army Meritorious Service Award at Walter Reed Army Medical Center for her work with medical and scientific units. She is chief of the Medical Mycology Section at the Walter Reed Institute of Research and has a long record in microbiology and public science.

Charlotte C. Campbell Clay Hill Farm Army Walter Reed Army Medical Center Walter Reed Institute of Research Edward Campbell Campbell Handley High School University of Pennsylvania John McKee United States Walter Reed D.C Society of American Bacteriologists American Association For the Advancement of Science New York Academy of Science American Society of Professional Biologists George Washington University American University

Miss Browne Weds Mr Wessinger in Evansville Ill

Miss Browne and Mr Wessinger united in marriage in Evansville Illinois with Miss Browne wearing organza lace gown and illusion veil. The bride is granddaughter of Merton Browne. the groom is son of E O Wessinger. Guests included Mary Jane Turner and Donald Minnie. A piano duet preceded the ceremony and the couple plans a home in Columbia after a Myrtle Beach trip.

Settle Rae Columbia Merton W. Browne W. Whitlock Ave Wessinger E. O. Wessinger Miss Browne Donald Minnie Herbert Wessinger Mary Jane Turner Jerry Browne Marie Browne Myrtle Beach D. C Muriel Brown Browne Evansville Ind

WSCS Candlelight Service at Gainesboro Methodist

The Woman's Society of Christian Service will hold a candlelight worship at Gainesboro Methodist Church on May 22 at 7 30 p m The program includes installation of WSCS officers led by Mrs Armilda Fisher All officers urged to attend.

Woman's Society of Christaan Gainesboro Methodist Church WSCS Armilda Fisher

Pasquets to Present Recitals in May Across Two Cities

Jean Pasquet and Marian Pasquet presented a pupil recital at Trinity Lutheran Church Parish Hall Stephens City featuring Sherlene Smoke Robyn Bageant Milla Sue Wisecarver Jerry Lee Wisecarever Libby Cline Sharon White Randy Rinker Vivian White Karen Garrett Patsy Garrett Linda Dodson Margaret Connors Anita Jenkins Anne White Patricia Horwath and Sean Jean Brumback. Two more recitals will follow in Winchester on May 23 and 24 at 7 30 p m in Grace Lutheran Church Sunday School auditorium.

Jean Pasquet Marian Pasquet Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City Sherlene Smoke Robyn Bageant Milla Sue Wisecarver Jerry Lee Wisecarever Libby Cline Sharon White Randy Rinker Vivian White Karen Garrett Patsy Garrett Linda Dodson Margaret Connors Anita Jenkins Anne White Patricia Horwath Sean Jean Brumback Winchester Grace Lutheran Church

Mrs Edna Huffman Named To National Nurse Committee

Mrs Edna W Huffman of 513 Battle Ave office of Doctors McKee Hortenstine and Maccubbin has been asked by the American Association of Doctors Nurses to serve on its project committee. The panel will select several projects for national and chapter aid, with ten doctors nurses from each state to submit lists to a state chairman ahead of the June 23 26 Miami Beach Florida annual convention.

Edna W. Huffman Battle Ave McKee, Hortenstine and Maccubbin American Association of Doctors’ Nurses Miami Beach Fla

Please Phone Your Social Items To Nancy Pennypacker

Community notice asking residents to call Nancy Pennypacker at MO 2 3419 with social happenings and local updates for the society column.

Nancy Pennypacker

Calendar of Events May 21 5 p.m. Middletown PTA

Middles town calendar lists events on May 21 including a chicken barbecue at the school at 5 p.m. and Capon Bridge Fire Co meeting at the Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. The following evening May 23 features Stonewall PTA and Ladies of Gainesboro at the Firehall, a Duplicate Bridge session at George Washington Hotel, a Women of Christ Episcopal Church meeting with Mrs. John Pearson as guest speaker, Madison Lodge, and McKinley Chapter Eastern Star in City Hall all around 8 p.m.

Middletown Capon Bridge Fire Co Stonewall Pta Ladies of Gainesboro Firehall George Washington Hotel General Meeting of Women of Christ Episcopal Church John Pearson Madison Lodge McKinley Chapter Eastern Star City Hall

Teen-age Club Platter Party and Birthday Dance

A teen aged dance event runs Saturday from 7:30 to 11 p m. The program features a platter party and birthday celebration with music and dancing for attendees.

Mrs Alson Smith Elected President of Jayceeettes

Mrs. Alson Smith was elected president of the Winchester Jayceeettes at the regular business meeting at the Lee-Jackson on May 18. Other officers include vice president Mrs. Marvin Milan recording secretary Mrs. James Fleming corresponding secretary Mrs. Strother Shiley Jr treasurer Mrs. David Tavenner and directors Mrs. George Clowser Jr Mrs. John Hoover Mrs. George P. Duane Jr Mrs. Lewis Barley and Mrs. Harry Woolf. They will be installed June 11 at the George Washington Hotel.

Alson Smith Winchester Jaycettes Lee-Jackson Marvin Milan James Fleming Strother Shiley, Jr David Tavenner George Clowser, Jr John Hoover George P. Duane, Jr Lewis Barley Harry Woolf George Washington Hotel

Miss Velma McCarty Weds Richard Mason in Stephenson

The marriage of Velma L. McCarty daughter of Mr and Mrs A R McCarty to Richard Mason occurred May 18 at the First Evangelical United Brethren Parsonage in Stephenson City. The bride wore a white street length suit and carried pink rose buds and baby's breath. Mrs Mason is James Wood High School class of 1959 graduate. The couple resides with Ora Bailey in Stephenson.

Velma L. McCarty A. R. McCarty Stephenson Richard Mason Evangelical United Brethren Parsonage Mason James Wood High School

Glen Burnie Garden Club Holds Meeting

Glen Burnie Garden Club met May 19 at the home of Mrs. Claude Smalls on Hawthorne Drive. Guest speaker Mrs. Herbert Solenberger discussed flower arranging mechanics. Judges included Mrs. B. J. Sager of the Colonial Garden Club. Awards were given for blue red yellow and honorable mentions across several classes.

Herbert Solenberger Glen Burnie Garden Club Claude Smalls Hawthorne Drive B. J. Sager Colonial Garden Club Maurice Trenary Jock Phillips William Louthan, Jr Russell New Home Robert Hahn Frank Yeakle, Jr Ralph Mulvey Frank Stinnett Marshall Boyd Henry Kern, Jr

Round Hill Raritan Plans Ladies Night

The Round Hill Raritan Club will host a ladies night at the Lee Jackson Restaurant on May 25 at 7 p.m.

Round Hill Raritan Plans Ladies Night Round Hill Raritan Club Lee- Jackson

Social News From Amherst to Lynchburg

Mrs. Clarke Cooper of Amherst Street traveled to Lynchburg to visit her sister and brother in law the Balmer family. Mr. and Mrs. George T Wandath II of Harrisonburg were in the city yesterday. Mrs. Garland Potts returned to Wilmington Delaware after visiting her sister Mrs. E Russell Hook on Valley Avenue. Sue Hungate daughter of Mr and Mrs R B Hungate attended the Spring Dance at the University of Richmond last weekend. Mrs. E D Hungate visiting her son in law and daughter will depart tomorrow for Norfolk.

Clarke Cooper Amherst St Clinton C. Balmer Lynchburg George Twandath, II Harrisonburg Sue Hungate R. B. Hungate W. Cecil St Jack Fretwell University of Richmond E. D .Hungate R.B. Hungate Norfolk

Shepherd College Beauty Contest Judges in Shepherdstown

Mr and Mrs Frank Goli Day Jr and Mrs Gerald L Goodman judged the Miss Shepherd College Beauty Contest in Shepherdstown W Va The event is a preliminary for Miss West Virginia in July Also listed are local families welcoming a newborn, wedding guests and social notices from the area.

Frank Goliday, Jr Gerald L. Goodman Shepherdstown W. Va Shepherd College Susanne Sprenkle Robert Shaffer William Hardy Camp Hill Philip Sprenkle Paul Rauby York Kirvin Lauer Leo Miller Douglass Henderson Alexandria P. Scott Romney Lamar Neville Martinsburg Frederick White, Jr Frederick Catherine Graney Marian Harnois Joyce Thomas Barbara Shelley Mary Lou Weaver Pittsburgh Irvan O’connell

New Commander Installed at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9646

Clele B. See Clele appoints as new commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9646 Steph en s City. The post announces leadership change and outlines duties for the coming year.

Clele. B. Lee Stephens Ci

Episcopal Women Plan Meeting

Mrs. John V. Pearson of Luray will present the program at the general meeting of the Women of Christ Episcopal Church. She will use colored slides to show youth opportunities and changes in women’s church life proposed at the May 23 meeting at 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

John V. Pearson Luray Women of Christ Episcopal Church Pearson Women of the Church

Bible Study Group A Meeting Updated Schedule

Members of Bible Study Group A at Christ Episcopal Church will meet in the Fairfax Room on May 24 at 8 p.m. The change is due to the absence of Mr. Souder on May 25.

Bible Study Christ Episcopal Church Fairfax Room Souder

Brownies Head Overnight Camp Near Capon Bridge Tonight

A large group of Brownies will travel to Camp White Rock at Capon Bridge for an overnight outing under the supervision of the Girl Scout Council.

Camp White Rock Capon Bridge Girl Scout Coun

Births Reported for James William Cooley Noland and Nester Families

Birth notices list a girl for Mr and Mrs James William Cooley of Siler Route. a boy for Mr and Mrs James Ed Noland of 195 Josephine Streetville. and a girl for Mr and Mrs Romas Nester Route 1. Each mother’s maiden name is provided.

James William Cooley Siler Kimberly Joe Cooley Charlotte Virginia

Friendship Church to Host Covered Dish Supper

The Evangelical Brethren church of Evan fansham will hold a covered dish supper in the church basement on May 24 at 6 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring their own silver plate and glass.

Evangelical Brethren Church

Comrade Bible Class Plans Devotional and Election

Mrs Loring Woore will lead the devotional at 9 45 a m tomorrow in Braddock Street Church chapel. Mrs Douglas Hardesty will teach. The final business meeting with election of officers is set for May 24 at 8 p m in the Fellowship Hall of Braddock Street Church Educational Building. Group 12 led by Miss Beulah Trenary will hostesses.

Loring Woore Braddock Street Douglas Hardesty Braddock Street Church Beulah Trenary

Mt Carmel Baptist Men’s Day Planned for May 22

Mt Carmel Baptist Church schedules Men’s Day for May 22 at 8 pm led by Pastor Rev M W Walker with John Scott as general chairman.

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church M. W. Walker John Scott

Portmanteau Pronunciation Guide For Suitcase

A concise note explains the preferred pronunciation of the word portmanteau as port-man-tee with the accent on the second syllable rather than the third. It also offers synonyms for clear and transparent meanings.

Noland Industrial Exhibit Draws Winchester Visitors

Attenders from Winchester include Ralph M. Saville A D Shryock and Robert S Kern of the National Fruit Product Company. The Noland Exhibit in Hagerstown Md drew more than 500 purchasing agents plant superintendents and industrial executives from Maryland and five neighboring states highlighting products services and Western Maryland economic renewal efforts.

Winchester Hagerstown Maryland Ralph M. Saville A. D. Shryock Robert S. Kern National Fruit Product Company Mayland

Modern Etiquette Q A Fashion Grooming Courtesy

Roberta Lee offers tactful tips on addressing a sloppy date by pointing out neater examples, replies to wedding invitations addressed to the bride's parents, and the correct order when introducing a young woman to a middle aged man.

Roberta Lee

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

English lesson guidance from W. L. Gordon on apostrophes and contractions. Emphasizes correct forms of "Where's" and "Where ARE our hats" and includes tips on vocabulary building and common misspellings.

W. L. Gordon

Also Mentioned on This Page

News Weeomen Charlotte Campbell Miss Campbell Mr. Wessinger Evansville, Ill Pasquets Edna Huffman National Nurse Committee Jayceeettes Velma McCarty Mr. Mason Ree Ries Gaunt’'S Drug Store Robert Eugene Elbon Lebanon Church Laurice Anne Winchester Memorial Hospital F. B. Olgesby Braddock Street Methodist Church Arthur Robinson S. Stewart St Elizabeth Lacy E. Willis Lacy ,Jr Washington St Hollins College Miss Lacy Alma Wilson Harry James F. Wilson Margaret Lintz Virginia Foreman Susan Vandenhoof Thora Bickford Mary Dodson Angie Lintz Austin Butler Robert Carter Elva Mason Nealie Nesmith Coffman Harriet Peacemaker Richard Anna Headley Barnsley Clearbrook Converse College Spartanburg S.C Barnsley G. T .Barnsley Converse School of Music Salem Memorial Salem Church Shengas Episcopal Women Plan Meeting Bible Class Mt. Carmel Shoecenter Raffia Chan Fia Loudoun & Boscawen Sts Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Cather Scollay Hall Middleway Penney Frigidaire Northern Virginia Power Company Berryville Strasburg Front Royal
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