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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1956

Page

9

Helen Mae Nicodemus to Wed Bobbie Allen White

Mr and Mrs Albert Nicodemus Sr announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Mae Nicodemus to Bobbie Allen White son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Allen White Sr The couple are from Kearneysville West Virginia and Boyce Their wedding is planned for this summer Helen Mae is a Clarke County High School graduate and works at Winchester Memorial Hospital laboratory Bobbie White is a DuPont farm employee in Boyce

Albert Nicodemus Kearneysville W. Va Helen Mae Bobbie Allen White Lloyd Allen White Boyce Nicodemus Clarke County High School Winchester Memorial Hospital White DuPont

Garden Club TV appearance and local events in Winchester

Mrs Ralph Hardy and others will appear on WSVA TV Channel 3 at 1 45 pm to discuss Winchester Council of Garden Clubs and plans for Friday’s flower show. The Winchester Golf Club hosted the National Capital Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America with numerous DC area attendees. Also noted are a memorial service at Salem Church, a Boone County High School graduate’s plans, a Clarke County Lions breakfast, and church group meetings scheduled for Friday and Thursday.

Ralph Hardy W. R. Strader, Jr Clarke T. Cooper Stuart B. Row Harrisonburg Wsva-Tv Winchester Council of Garden Clubs Winchester Golf Club National Capital Club Managers Association of America Washington, D. C A. E. Martin Paul Burley Congressional Country Club Robert Beck Columbia Country Club Mink Rice University Club Charles Dyer Metropolitan Club Charles Smith Don Beever Chevy Chase Club Richard Dailey Paul Brogan Army-Navy Country Club Herbert Barrett Washington Golf and Country Club James Babb al Smith Bethesda Naval Officers Club Gene Gilmartin Rotunda Club Richmond Alma Anderson Baltimore Douglas Atwood Goose Creek Country Club Leesburg The Lions Club of Clarke County

Frances Lillard L T L Picnic Saturday

Frances Lillard L T L plans a community picnic Saturday from 2 30 to 4 30 p m at Braddock Street Methodist Church.

Frances Lillard Braddock Street Methodist Church

Calendar of Events May 23 to 25

May 23 7 30 pm air force reserve squadron at 37 E Boscawen St 8 pm duplicate bridge at golf club May 24 1 pm rotary club at george washington hotel 8 pm women of moose at moose home May 25 9 am quota club rummage sale 111 W Boscawen St 1 pm chestnut grove church rummage 28 E Piccadilly St 6 30 pm jaycee dinner 8 pm woodmen of the world 8 pm fraternal order of eagles at eagles home

Air Force Reserve E. Boscawen St Duplicate Bridge Golf Club Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Women of Moose Moose Home Boscawen St Chestnut Grove E. Piccadilly St Jaycee Woodmen of the World Order of Eagles Eagles

Flower Show Hostess Committee Named for Friday Event

The hostess committee for the Friday flower show at Virginia Avenue School was announced. Members include Mrs. George Smart as chairman and 18 other names such as Mrs. Paul Halderman Mrs. Ray Robinson Jr Mrs. James Reinhart Mrs. Horace Browne Mrs. B F Arthur Jr Mrs. Tom Bald ridge and Miss Elizabeth Barr among many others.

Virginia Avenue School George Smart Paul Halderman Ray Robinson, Jr James Reinhart Horace Browne B. F. Arthur, Jr Tom Baldridge William Donovan H. C. deGrange Elizabeth Barr B. B. Dutton Hobson McGehee Stewart Bell, Jr E Blackburn Moore J. M. Steck Jr H. W. Butler, Jr Raymond Kerlin Leonard Riley Charles Toan W. E. Bridgeforth

Fast Frederick HDC To Meet on Friday

The East Frederick Home Demonstration Club will meet Friday at 1 30 p m with Mrs Maynard Boyce at her home near Boyce.

Fast Frederick Hdc East Frederick

Stephens City personals tour Apple Blossom Festival cities

Mr and Mrs Ray Rinker and sons Randy and Dudley returned from Wenatchee Washington where they attended the Apple Blossom Festival. They also visited Portland Oregon and San Francisco California and traveled home via Salt Lake City and Denver Colorado. Mrs Lewis Preston Collins III returned to Lexington after two weeks with her parents on Fairmont Avenue. Mr and Mrs Charlton Crenshaw spent the weekend in Cleveland Ohio visiting Mr and Mrs George Nortby. Mrs Nortby is the former Iris Smith of this city. Mr E Maurice Grim of Route 2 is a patient in Winchester Memorial Hospital.

Ray Rinker Randy Dudley Stephens City Wenatchee Wash Portland Ore San Francisco Calif Salt Lake City Denver Colo Lewis Preston Collins, III Lexington J. M. Steck, Jr Fairmont Ave Charlton Crenshaw Cleveland Ohio George Nortby Norbby Iris Smith E. Maurice Grim Route 2 Winchester Memorial Hospital

Orville O Van Deusen elected president of local orthodntists

Dr. Orville O Van Deusen returns home after attending the Spring meeting of the Washington Baltimore Society of Orthodontists in Washington DC where he was elected president of the society. Several social events and family notices are listed including birthdays weddings and new births with attendees from multiple towns.

Orville O. van Deusen Washington-Baltimore Society of Orthodontists Washington, D. C

Two Newborn Girls Reported to Barley and Lineburg Families

Mrs. Barley formerly Ruth Parker welcomes a daughter at 1006 S. Cameron Street. Mr. and Mrs. Lineburg of Gore also announce a baby girl, Mrs. Lineburg formerly Ursila Barbarisi.

Lewis Barley S. Cameron St Barley Ruth Parker Kenneth Lineburg Gore Lineburg Ursila Barbarisi

Clarke Agent Sets Schedule for May Demonstration

Clarke County Home Demonstration Agent releases the May schedule from May 24 to 31. Activities include home visits and offices, with the Community Home Demonstration Club meeting at 8 pm with Mrs. Ernest F. Locke and a Flower Corsages demonstration.

Clarke County Community Home Demonstration Club Ernest F. Locke

Reynolds Store News Briefs Ties Local Guests

Reynolds store column reports Reynolds Ver mont Crosen and family dined with Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Shank in Stephen son. William Shank of Ohio visited relatives. Amanda Crosen stayed with Ed Shank for a day. Robert Hugh weekend with mother Rosa Hughes. illness limited him at home but improving. Ed Shank hosted Travelis Clark Darby Strother and Stine couples from Winchester.

Ed Shank Travelis Clark Darby Strother Winchester

Secrets of Charm Remind: Reach Out to Stranger and Neighbors

This advice card promotes friendliness toward new neighbors coworkers and guests. It urges initiating conversation greeting strangers joining in at gatherings and including shy individuals. It also notes a gentler approach and the value of making the first move. It offers a mailed reminder card from National Newspaper Services.

National Michigan City Indiana

Mrs Puffinburger Dies in Berkeley County West Virginia

Mrs Virginia Bell Puffinburger 69 died Monday at her home in Berkeley County She was born in Shockeysville daughter of Albertis and Mariah Luttrell She was a member of the Methodist Church at Shockeysville Survivors include her husband Samuel Puffinburger five sons Melvin Leon Chester Joseph and Samuel all in various West Virginia towns three daughters Lena Kane Alberta Hite Virginia Barrett and 18 grandchildren Four brothers Elmer Harry Ernest and Carter Luttrell and two sisters Clara Miller Eva Luttrell Funeral service set for Saturday at 10 30 a m from United Brethren Church Gano with Rev C A Moon and Rev D A Frazier officiating Burial in adjoining cemetery

Virginia Bell Puffinburger Berkeley County W. Va Shockeysville Albertis Mariah Shirley Luttrell Methodist Church Samuel Puffinburger Melvin Puffinburger Glengary Leon Chester Joseph Puffinburger Jones Springs Samuel Puff United Brethren Church Ganotown C. A. Moon D A. Frazier

Bruce town Church Hosts Sunday Services in Brucetown

Brucetown residents attend worship with the Bruce town Church planned Sunday services at 10 a.m. Nearby visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Everett Oakes of Buffalo New York and Mrs. Kate Marshall hosting visits by relatives. Local families note weekend gatherings and outings across towns.

Brucetown Everett Oakes Buffalo N. Y Oakes Arnold Gordon W.S.C.S Gordon Hildebrand Clearbrook Russell Price Peggy Near Shepherdstown W. Va Tom Price Ernest Funkhouser Harry Bowman Winchester Kate Marshall Irvin Day Stephenson Arthur Bragg Freddy Jobe Dicky Bragg Baltimore Della Omps Whitacre James McCoy

Ulster Immigration to America Totals 30000 in Two Years

Between 1771 and 1773 about 30 thousand people emigrated from Ulster to America. The migration reflects settler movement amid colonial era pressures and opportunities in the New World.

America Ulster

Plant sale offered with fifty varieties and flowers

Five city garden clubs sponsor a flower show themed The Miracle of May at Virginia Avenue School auditorium. A plant sale runs 3 to 9 p.m. near the entrance with 35 varieties, including asters azaleas daffodils gladiola bulbs lilies and many herbs. Mrs. Harold G Brown chairs the sale with a long list of committee members.

Virginia Avenue School Harold G Brown Robert Heltzel T. Russell Cather Boyd Hammon Richard Byrd Pless B Rogers J. W. Green, Jr Ellsworth Johnson Robert Lozier H. B. McCormac, Sr C. Ridgley White Lewis Barton Joseph Damron William Lawrence ITI E. C. Stuart, Jr Joseph A. Massie, Jr Fred L. Glaize George Murphy Pierce Maccubblin Andrew Babb Ward Thresh Loring Bean Brown

Salvation Army Auxiliary Attends Embassy Tea

Members of the Salvation Army Auxiliary joined a Saturday tea in the garden of the Japanese Embassy in Washington to support Salvation Army fundraising. The event featured an auction led by Peter Donald and Art Lamb with items such as diamond earrings, a TV set, and a pedigreed French poodle donated by Perle Mesta. Proceeds supported Salvation Army Week observance nationwide.

Washington Salvation Army Lynn Wiseman Charles Pine Melvin Duff B. W. Sargent John Carr Jesse Hall Ralph Mulvey Joseph Jolliffe Walter Crowley Peter Donald

Lesson in English By W. L. Gordon

W L Gordon offers guidance on usage and pronunciation with examples. Words often misused and mispronounced are clarified. The lesson encourages vocabulary growth and notes today’s focus on embryonic meaning and proper usage.

W. L. Gordon Delhi India

Etiquette Questions and Polite Remedies

A nurse should not be tipped but a small gift may be in good taste. a woman need not rise in a restaurant unless the other woman is young and she is elderly. a bride elect should send a written thank you note promptly after verbal thanks to a donor.

Social Roundup in White Hall Involves Dailey and Luttrell Families

Mr and Mrs Robert Dailey entertained at dinner Sunday for Mrs Dailey s people. Mrs Carter Luttrell visited Miss Eva Luttrell at Sunnyside. Rebecca Strother is confined to her home by illness. Mrs Naomi Luttrell spent a few days with her son and daughter in law. Mr Carter Luttrell is a patient in Winchester Memorial Hospital and will be there for some time.

White Hall Robert Dailey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cial Vlotes Miss Nicodemus Bobbie A. White Garden Club Timber Ridge Salem Church Miss Hollis Florence, Kentucky Mary Lou Hollis Philip B. Hollis Florence Boone County High School Clarke Lions Plan Good Friend First Evangelical United Brethren Church Cora Carr A. R. Stolle James Cather Circle No. 2 First Baptist Church Lee Brown N. Loudoun St Armstead Lowry Bobbie Conrad Colifornia Logelers California Cobblers Fine Footwear James Campbell Ollie Snyder Campbell Paper Mill Road Mr. Campbell Gordon Butler Mr. Snyder Bell Snyder Jake Rinker Donnie Lingo Barbara Jennifer Harold Campbell William Arthur Taylor Jr Memorial Hospital Bonnie Cou Taylor Taylor Rachel McFarland D. M. Martin Richard Topfstedt Fort Pierce Fla William Saurbaugh Pittsburgh Jessie O’roark Martin Saurbaugh E. F Steinberger City C. F. Elliott B. S. Harris Front Royal Susan Larrick Charlotte Larrick Fort Loudoun Johns Hopkins School of N Nursing John E. Anderson Lester Singhass K. E. Henry John F. Sartelle Baltimore, Md Charles Denny Cross Junction David Eugene Denny Denny Betty Snapp Clarke Reynolds Store By Ardell Moore Gaunt John Robert Powers Puffinburger Virginia Ave Garden Clubs of Winchester Snellings, Florist Ikea Tomo Gseirt Salvation Army Auxiliary Roberto Lee Garden Clubs Virginia Avenue the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corpor Deltox Cather’s Timberlake Dial the Beauty Center Helen R. Collier D.C. T Vais S. Loudoun St Shoecenter Peters Ders Winchester’s Shopping Center
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