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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1960

Page

8

Miss Susanne Sprenkle Weds Robert Shaffer at Presbyterian Church

Miss Susanne Sprenkle married Robert Wyatt Shaffer in a four o clock ceremony at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. George Jackson officiating. The reception followed at Winchester Golf Club as the couple announced plans to reside in Redwood City.

Miss Susanne Sprenkle Robert Wyatt Shaffer Susanne Katz Sprenkle Robert Yatt Shaffer Redwood City First Presbyterian Church George Jackson Raymond Womeldorf Miss Sprenkle David Ripton Rocky River Ohio Barbara Sprenkle Edward Busse Pittsburg Lincoln VanSickel Frederick Sprenkle Peter VanSickel

Dr Gwen Scott Guest Speaker at Winchester Quota Club

Dr Gwen Scott spoke at the Winchester Quota Club meeting held at the George Washington Hotel with Mrs Robert Glass presiding. Scott, born in Glasgow, trained at the University of Glasgow and served seven years in the Territorial Army. She now staffs Winchester Memorial Hospital. Guests included Miss Mary Hackett and others. A birthday gift was won by Mrs Glass. A rummage sale is planned for June 3 and 4 in the Reuss Building on S Braddock St.

Gwen Scott Winchester Quota Club George Washington Hotel Robert Glass Scott Glasgow Scotland University of Glasgow Her Majesty's Territorial Army Winchester Memorial Hospital Mary Hackett Kathryn Houghton Thelma Billmyer Irene Clark Quota Club Reuss S. Braddock St

Calendar of Events May Meetings and Meetings List

May calendar lists various society events across town including PTA meetings at Stonewall, Ladies of Gainesboro at Firehall, and social gatherings at George Washington Hotel. Activities include Duplicate Bridge, Women of Christ Episcopal Church, Madison Lodge, McKinley Chapter Eastern Star, Lions Club, Exchange Club, Loyal Order of Moose, Rebekah Lodge, and AA meetings at the Baptist Church.

Stonewall Pta Ladies of Gainesboro Firehall Duplicate Bridge George Washington Hotel General Meeting of Women of Christ Episcopal Church John Pearson Madison Lodge McKinley Chapter Eastern Star City Hall Lions Club Pie — Exchange Club George ‘Washington Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Baptist Church

War Memorial Building Monday Evening Events

A Pony League auction and TAC guided tour are slated for 7:30 p.m. at the War Memorial Building along with a TAC choir performance.

Pony League TAC Choir

Local Residents Attend Meetings and Welcome News

Dr. Leon Slavin returns from New York after the Franklin Miller Dental Study Club. Lisa Joe Straderman birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Junior Charles Strader man. Anna Nesslage visits from Bronxville on leave from Vassar. Mitchie Mitchell birthday party hosted by Dennis Mitchell and family.

Leon Slavin Rostel Road New York Franklin Miller Dental Study Club Charles Straderman Paper Mill Road Lisa Joe Strawderman Nina Nadine Combs

Kippses Welcome Daughter. Gloria Nesmith Branches Into Kipps Family

Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Kipps of 201 Pine Street a girl born to the couple. The mother is named Gloria Marie Nesmith before marriage.

Robert Lee Kipps Pine St

Miss Susan Gore Named Madison College Graduate Candidate

Miss Susan Jane Gore of Clearbrook is a candidate for graduation from Madison College. She earned a B S degree in education and served as secretary of Student Government in the 1959 summer session. She is a member of ACE and Alpha Gamma Delta and has taught in the Frederick County system since 1960.

Susan Jane Gore Claude Gore Clearbrook Madison College Gore A.C.E Alpha Gamma Delta Frederick County

Red Cross Reaches Service Man After Brother’s Death

Gen Abner Huntsberry stationed in Korea authorized Red Cross to relay information about his brother’s death. After a family call at 8 30 p m on May 13, Red Cross contacted Richmond Telecommunications Center. A wire to Huntsberry at his base followed, reporting departure from Korea on May 14 and arrival expected near May 24. Huntsberry arrived in Baltimore around 6 a m on May 16.

Abner Huntsberry Korea Red Cross Rhodes Huntsberry Amcross Richmond Huntsberry Travis Afb Calif Japan Travis Baltimore

Maytime flower show by Warren Garden Club set for May 24–25

The Garden Club of Warren County presents its 28th annual Maytime flower show at Front Royal Presbyterian Church on Luray Avenue. Show hours run 3 pm to 9 pm on Tuesday and 11 am to 4 pm on Wednesday with Mrs. J N Major Jr as chair. The Inter-club Invitation Class features Maytime Magic. Winchester Clarke Garden Club arrangement by Miss Bobbie Conrad. Little Garden Club project chaired by Mrs. Monford Custer Jr with aides Mrs. E W Lacy, Mrs. Clark Cooper, Miss Elizabeth Barr and Mrs. Peyton Marshall.

The Garden Club Warren County Front Royal Presbyterian Church Luray Ave J. N. Major, Jr Bobbie Conrad Monford Custer, Jr Little Garden Club E. W. Lacy Clark Cooper Elizabeth Barr Peyton Marshall

Powhatan School Annual Meeting Highlights Leadership

Miss Roberta McBride of St. Agnes School Alexandria addressed Powhatan School about parental responsibility in independent education. New Board of Trustees members George Greenhalgh Jr and Kenneth Gilpin Jr were announced, with a slate of managers including Joseph Dorsey, William Claggett, and William West. Stuart Brown Jr was re elected president. Claggett vice president. Pifer secretary. Brown treasurer. Porterfield assistant treasurer.

Roberta McBride St. Agnes School Alexandria Powhatan School Polk George Greenhalgh Kenneth Gilpin Board of Joseph Dorsey William Claggett William West Stuart Brown, Jr Herman Pifer Glenn Brown Philip Porterfield, Jr

How to Remedy Carpet Traffic Paths

A short house ad explains neglect causes unloved carpet look with worn paths and soil spots. It promotes Blue Lustre cleaning and regular care to keep carpets looking fresh, advising use with a long handle brush or applicator. Miller's Hardware.

Civic League donates proceeds for iron lung purchase

Mrs. Howard Dawkins, project chairman, presents a $524.67 check to Ralph L. Hardy, president of the Rescue Squad, from the Civic League Fashion Show funds to aid buying an iron lung. Star Photo.

Howard Dawkins The Civic League Ralph L. Hardy

Misdelivery of Ambulance Ties Tragedy to Fatal Fire

In Los Angeles an ambulance was sent to the wrong address delaying aid to 2 month old Berlista Ireland who died after choking. Police traced the dispatch error to 1908 East Burnett Street instead of the Ireland home on 1908 West Burnett. In a separate fire, Hermelinda Christlieb saved her children then died with the body found near an empty crib.

Los Angeles Berlista Ireland East Burnett St Long Beach West Burnett Hermelinda Christlieb Albert Christlieb

Welcome Wagon Club Dinner Honors Evans Home Benefit

The Welcome Wagon Club held its annual dinner at the Lee-Jackson Restaurant on May 17. Florida slides featured Cypress Gardens Daytona Beach and St. Augustine along with this year’s Apple Blossom Festival. Proceeds from ticket sales went to Mr. Orndoff for the Evans Home. Guests included Mrs. L. Orndoff Mrs. F. Yerby Mrs. E. Miller Mr. and Mrs. C. Lamp and Mrs. A. Johnson.

Welcome Wagon Club Lee-Jackson Florida Cypress Gardens Daytona Beach St. Augustine Mr. Orndoff Evans Home L. Orndoff F. Yerby E. Miller C. Lamp A. Johnson

Bulldogs in directories as a long running gag

In Pensacola Florida J Wellington Muggs and his wife Piddle are bulldogs listed as a joke three years ago. They have appeared in every directory since the gag persists through time.

Pensacola Fla J. Wellington Muggs E. H. McBee

Modern Etiquette Q&A on cup handling and introductions

Reader questions on proper etiquette cover holding a cup by the handle, keeping the little finger natural, presenting guests to the hostess, and signing social letters with full names. Answers advise firm grip, correct finger posture, presenting to the hostess, and using full signatures.

Word Study and Attitude in a 1910 Lesson

Lesson in English by W L Gordon explains distinguishing desirable from desirous and offers a word study sample. It defines jaundiced as colored by jaundice and prejudice and urges daily vocabulary growth with usage examples.

W. L. Gordon

Whistles Wet At Dry Dock Bar

Norman Rintoul builds a bar inside a salvaged boat shell at Lake Mohawk New Jersey. A raised dry dock stand carries drinks while a cooler sits under the deck and an oar serves as a footrail.

Lake Mohawk N. J Norman Rintoul

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