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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1959

Page

6

Memorial Hospital Notes and Newborn Gloria Elizabeth

MR LACY BRAITHWAITE of Sunnyside Station is listed as a patient at Memorial Hospital. MR AND MRS STEVE GEORGE SPANOS of Clearbrook welcomed their infant daughter Gloria Elizabeth born Wednesday at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Spanos is the former Naomi Vaughan. LT AND MRS W WAYNE MILLER and children Jerry and Paula have returned to their home in Laredo Texas after visiting his parents in Route 2 and her parents in Gainesboro. MRS MINNIE J SILMAN is also a patient at Memorial Hospital.

Lacy Braithwaite Sunnyside Station Memorial Hospital Steve George Spanos Clearbrook Gloria Elizabeth Spanos Naomi Vaughan W. Wayne Miller Jerry and Paula Laredo, Texas Walter C. Miller Route 2 Mellon Adams Gainesboro Minnie J. Silman

Winchester Jaycee-ettes elect new officers

Mrs. Frank Galliday was elected president of the Winchester Jaycee-ettes at the annual election Wednesday evening. Other officers include Mrs. Alson Smith as vice president, Mrs. Frank Butsler recording secretary, Mrs. John Solenberger corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Marvin Milam treasurer. Board members named for two-year terms are Mrs. Robert Smith and Mrs. David Tavenner with Mrs. George P. Duane selected for a one-year term.

Frank Galliday Winchester Jaycee-ettes Alson Smith Frank Butsler John Solenberger Marvin Milam Robert Smith David Tavenner Board of Trustees George P. Duane

Comrade Bible Class Plans Final Meeting at Braddock Street

The Comrade Bible Class of Braddock Street Methodist Church holds its final business and social meeting for the conference year on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the recreation room of the educational building. Group 5 led by Mrs J A Crew will host with Group 4 assisting. officers for the coming year will be elected.

Braddock Street Methodist Church J. A. Crew

Hermitage Guild Roll Call Ends May Thirty One

Hermitage Roll Call ends May 31 announced by Mrs. H B Garber president of the Winchester District Methodist Church Hermitage Guild. Dues are 1 dollar and memorials are 5 dollars.

H. B. Garber Winchester Methodist Church Hermitage Guild

Epsilon Chapter Plans Banquet And Committees

Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Long Green North Frederick Road with Mrs. Boyd Headley Jr as host. Mrs. Rex Simpson spoke on Beauty The Garden and Mrs. Roland Snapp on Beauty and Thought. Final banquet plans for tomorrow at Front Royal and committee appointments for the coming year were announced.

Beta Sigma Phi Boyd Headley, Jr Long Green North Frederick Road Charles Manuel Rex Simpson Roland Snapp Front Royal Charles Stealey Stanley Lee Jane Muller Richard Petonke Webster Mearkle Gertrude Riley Patricia Riley Samuel Simpson Wilbur Kern Harris Moore Fred Bentzel William Goforth

Lulu Williams Women’s Page Editor

Lulu Williams is identified as the Women’s Page Editor with the listed contact phone MO 2 3419 for the newspaper's women’s section.

Lulu Williams

Calendar of club meetings and dinners

Calendar items list May events including a chicken and ham supper at Old Bethel Methodist Church Albin on May 3 at 4 p.m. Lions Club at George Washington Hotel May 2 at 12 15 p.m. Exchange Club at 12 30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Loyal Order of Moose 8 p.m. Rebekah Lodge 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous at Baptist Church 8 p.m.

Old Bethel Methodist Church Albin Lions Club George Washington Hotel Exchange Club Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous At Baptist Church

War Memorial Building Weekly Schedule Notice

The War Memorial Building closes Sunday and Monday at 6 30 p m For Girl Scouts 7 p m Private events 7 30 to 10 p m Teens admitted on specific evenings with the listed times shown on the notice.

Local Society Names Contacts For Event Committees

Rex Sim and Mrs Jane Malia are listed as publicity coordinators. R L Hetland named publicity. Mrs John Alexander and Mrs Fred Bentzel serve as hospitality chairs. Mrs James Tubbesing and Mrs Milton Bonnell are noted as event chairs.

Rex Sim Jane Malia Air R. L. Hetland John Alexander Fred Bentzel James Tubbesing Milton Bonnell

Women of Christ Church Plan Monday Meeting

The Women of Christ Episcopal Church will hold a general meeting Monday at 8 p.m. The program features Episcopal Church Women and includes the election of officers.

The Women of Christ Episcopal Church

Births Reported for Richardson Feltner Haines and Rogers

TO MR. AND MRS. John B. Richardson II, a girl. Mrs. Richardson is the former Peggy Ewing. TO MR. AND MRS. Rosier Dulaney Feltner Whitacre, a girl. Mrs. Feltner is the former Barbara Lou Sargent. TO MR. AND MRS. L Hartzell Haines Route 4, a girl Roxanna Yvonne. Mrs. Haines is the former Mary Delphia Dawson. TO MR. AND MRS. Alan Martin Rogers Route 4, a boy Michael Alan. Mrs. Rogers is the former Delores Tucker.

John B. Richardson L. Hartzell Haines Roxanna Yvonne Haines Mary Delphia Dawson Alan Martin Rogers Michael Alan Rogers Delores Tucker

Nain Briefs Highlight Sunday Services and Local News

Sunday School and worship services are scheduled each Sunday at 10 and 11 a.m. in Nain. Edgar P. Chapman and two sons were mentioned in the local notices as part of the community update.

Roy R. Chapman Vely An Cael Tee Edgar P. Chapman

Local Family Notes and Rain Report Near Falls Church

Ended week with Mr. Chapman's brother Delmar Chapman and family at Falls Church. Mrs Talmadge DeHaven spent the weekend at home with her family. Mrs Gladys Lees and daughter Dean visited Route 50 relatives. her father ill. Mae Clark called on Edith Chapman midweek. A substantial rain Tuesday, no hail. Joyce Lofton’s school books were stolen from the school bus stop last week.

Chapman Delmar Chapman Falls Church Talmadge DeHaven Gladys Lees Dean

Farm Bureau Plans Dinner Meeting Here

The Frederick County Farm Bureau midyear supper is set for May 29 at 7 p.m. at the Shawnee Fire Hall with a covered dish supper. School board chairman Charles E. Bass will discuss the local school situation and Fred C. Foreberg will explain the state assessment program. President J Pickeral asks all women to bring a vegetable salad or dessert. the Bureau will provide the meat course.

Frederick County Farm Bureau Shawnee Farm Bureau Charles E. Bass Fred C. Foreberg J Pickeral Bureau

Capon Bridge News Briefs Highlight Local Visitors

Visitors to Capon Bridge include Calvin Grubbs of Winchester Elza Sirbaugh of Baltimore and Floyd Sirbaugh with daughter Diane. Hospital patients in Winchester Memorial Hospital include Bess Swisher Mary Florence McWilliams and Ruth Whitlock. Further visits feature the Stewart and Sirbaugh families and residents from Baltimore Rom ney Silver Spring Loom Berkeley Springs Martinsburg and Loom.

Capon Bridge W. Va Henson Sirbaugh Calvin Grubbs Winchester Elza Sirbaugh Baltimore Floyd Sirbaugh Diane Bess Swisher Mary Florence McWilliams Ruth Whitlock Winchester Memorial Hospital Guy Stewart Warren Spidel James Stewart Hazel Shrout Betty Jean Romney Harry Sirbaugh Forrest Jones Lovett Kendall Jackie Old Castle Berkeley Springs Kathleen Whitlock Washington Dave Walker Silver Spring Fred Whitlock Russell Raigner Martinsburg Mildred Wolfe Francis Wolfe Rose Ritenour Omar Williamson Carlton Sirbaugh Otis Sirbaugh Ray Roomsburg Carolyn Odell Roomsburg Loom

Greek Orthodox Parish Planned in Winchester

At a GOYA meeting in Winchester held at the Sempeles home a drive was begun to raise funds for a Greek Orthodox parish. Rev. Demetrius G. Kalaris from Washington DC spoke for Archbishop Iakonos stressing faith as conviction and noting religious freedom enables the church’s establishment in America.

Goya Lackey Sempeles Academy Circle Demetrius G. Kalaris Washington, D.C Iakonos United States Father Kalaris America

Judge Upholds Censorship Board Ruling in Virginia Film Ban

Circuit Judge E W Hening affirmed the State Division of Motion Picture Censorship ruling that bans the film Wasted Lives in Virginia theaters. He said the movie is sensational obscene and indecent after viewing it last Monday. The decision supported the censorship board which had been challenged by an exhibitor. A segment showed delivery methods including Caesarean section and another promoted a sex education book.

Richmond Virginia Old Dominion E. W. Hening State Division of Motion Picture Censorship

Pasquet Pupils In Recitals Final Evening

Recital series by Jean and Marian Pasquet concludes this evening at 7 30 in Trinity Lutheran parish hall Stephens City. Tonight’s performers include Randy Rinker Susan Elizabeth Brumback Betty Ann Shryock Patsy Garrett Linda McCauley Ann Sandy Vicky Stine Florence Scheulen Margaret Dellinger Linda Dodson Douglas Snapp Sandra Ritte Donald Martin Dixie Bean Patricia Horwath Susan Jean Brumback Janet Petrie Linda White plus earlier night performers Robyn Bageant Judy Dicks Susan Jane Newlin Jane Franklin Susan Boyd Sharon White Diana Teets Sharon Newlin Sandra Snapp Anne White Carolyn Boyce Janet Conner Sandra Boyce Janet O Neal Roberta O Neal Elizabeth Golladay James Golladay Frances McCray Evelyn McCray.

Jean Marian Pasquet Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City Grace Lutheran Church Winchester Trinity Church Randy Rinker Susan Elizabeth Brumback Betty Ann Shryock Patsy Garrett Linda McCauley Ann Sandy Vicky Stine Florence Scheulen Margaret Dellinger Linda Dodson Douglas Snapp Sandra Ritte Donald Martin Dixie Bean Patricia Horwath Susan Jean Brumback Janet Petrie Linda White Robyn Bageant Judy Dicks Susan Jane Newlin Jane Franklin Susan Boyd Sharon White Diana Teets Sharon Newlin Sandra Snapp Anne White Carolyn Boyce Janet Conner Sandra Boyce Janet O'Neal Roberta O'Neal Elizabeth Golladay James Golladay Frances McCray Evelyn McCray Larry Gregory

Shenandoah Race Results Show While Maidens Compete for Purse

Race results list nine events at Shenandoah with purses of 1000 dollars for maidens and older horses over distances from four furlongs to a mile and a sixteenth. Winners include Cummberbund Gal's Gal Laurine Mr Van and Justice Brown with times and payoffs shown.

Cummberbund Liddle Gal Small Ariel Knight Seldonridge Laurine McGovern Cape Maeda Mr. van Bachelor al Rivera Compass Parker Raccoon Servis Lying Admiral Shirey Mertelson Josephick Justice Brown Rock Gem High Vision Possess Gambardella Texas Token Gee Lin Babcha Granneal W Kirk Galardi Wilway Big Crash Cutshaw Madelena Sellars Carolina Rex

Home Agent Sets Schedule for Frederick County May Week

The Frederick County Home Demonstration Agent outlines a week of meetings and events from May 25 through May 30. Activities include 4-H meetings in Stephens City Star Tannery and Stonewall. HDC meetings at Friendly Grove Stephenson Church Evandale. and an agents workshop at Northern Virginia Power Company on laundry equipment.

Frederick County Stephens City Annie Carbaugh Star Tannery Friendly Grove Stonewall Stephenson Church Evandale Hattie Borrer Stonewall School Northern Virginia Power Company

Hayes Freight Lines appoints John Harvey to handle sales

Elliott Motor Lines announces that John Harvey terminal manager will oversee sales for Hayes Freight Lines. Hayes operates Elliott Motor Lines with terminals in Baltimore Pittsburgh Richmond Washington Winchester and serves the Central States region bounded by Pittsburgh Detroit St. Louis and Memphis.

Elliott Motor Lines John Harvey Winchester Hayes Freight Lines Hayes Elliott Baltimore Pittsburgh Richmond Washington, D.C Detroit St. Louis Memphis

Bolivia's Tin Exports Lead But Silver and Copper Also Mined

Bolivia relies on tin as its principal export while also producing significant quantities of silver zinc and copper. The mining sector supports the economy with diverse mineral output driven by domestic and international demand.

Bolivia

Millionaire Alfred Sloan Turns 84 Amid GM Ties

Alfred P. Sloan Jr., once General Motors president and longtime chairman, is 84. He has largely severed GM ties though retains honorary board roles and stake through GM Shares Inc. and New Castle Corp. He sold 9,106 GM shares in April and donated 22,000 shares, worth over 5 million dollars, while maintaining holdings worth about 60 million in related entities. He founded the Sloan Foundation and co-founded the Sloan-Kettering Institute, with offices in Rockefeller Plaza and residence in Great Neck New York.

Ing Exchange GM Shares Inc New Castle Corp General Motors Sloan Hyatt Roller Bearing Co M.L.T Hyatt United Motors Co W. C. Durant

Middletown News Briefs Roundup

Sine has returned home after visiting her son-in-law and daughter in Akron. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sperry spent the weekend with their father, Mr. Trone Sperry. Mr. H. C. Borden is in University Hospital Charlottesville. visitors included Mrs. H. C. Borden and family. Mrs. Boyd McDonald and son Bob visited local friends. Mrs. Theodore Willey is improving at home. Memorial Day will be observed at Mt. Carmel Cemetery on May 31. Mr. and Mrs. Max Geddes and children of Fairfax visited the Jones and Rinker households.

Middletown Sine Chester Mong Akron Mark Sperry Trone Sperry H. C. Borden University Hospital Charlottesville Tommy Borden Wilson Borden Peyton Borden Dick Borden Don Borden Boyd McDonald Bob Theodore Willey Mt. Carmel Max Geddes Fairfax Herbert Jones Jake Rinker

Etiquette guidance on ushers bridesmaids and calling cards

Roberta Lee notes ushers count by church size and guests with or without bridesmaids. Cards should be plain white engraved in black, no decoration. Bread and butter plates stay until dessert service begins.

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon

English lesson overview lists misused words and pronunciation tips. It covers doubtless, pariah, festal and festive, and suggests a daily vocabulary goal. The piece defines synonyms for proof and evidence and features a sample sentence about endemic lore of tribes with emphasis on second syllable.

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