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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1961

Page

6

Miss Stewart to Marry Walter Claus Jr

Mr and Mrs William H Stewart of Glendale California announce the coming marriage of their daughter Elaine Lucille to Walter Paul Claus Jr son of Mr and Mrs Walter P Claus formerly of this city The couple plan to marry June 17 at the Chapel of Roses in Pasadena Rev R E A Miller will perform the ceremony Elaine is a Glendale High School senior Claus attended Handley High School and joined the United States service in August 1955 stationed in San Diego They will reside in San Diego after the wedding trip

William H. Stewart Glendale Calif Elaine Lucille Walter Paul Claus, Jr Walter P. Claus Chapel of Roses Pasadena R.E.A. Miller Ghent Brethren Church of Roanoke Miss Stewart Glendale High School Claug Handley High School United States Service San Diego

Births Listed for Two Families in Local Homes

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Emmett of 556 N Braddock Ave report a son named John Edward. Mrs. Cain, formerly Barbara Marie McDaniel Keller of Toms Brook, reports a son. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wilbur Stewart of 324 W Boscawen Sr report a daughter named Virginia. Mrs. Stewart, formerly Kathleen Louise Mason, is noted in the report.

Stuart Emmett N. Braddock &J John Edward Cain Barbara Marie McDaniel Keller Toms Brook Acral Jean Virginia Marie Lawrence Wilbur Stewart W. Boscawen Sr Virginia Stewart Katherine Louise Mason

Miss Magruder Wed Edward Ballow Jr in Bethesda Church

Miss Helen Magruder daughter of Mr and Mrs Elbert Magruder of Bethesda Md formerly of the city married Edward Branseford Ballow Jr at Bethesda Presbyterian Church on April 22. The ceremony featured a lily of the valley cascade and pearl tiara veil with a reception at Kenwood Country Club and a wedding trip to Bermuda.

Helen Byers Magruder Elbert Tyler Magruder Bethesda Edward Branseford Ballow Bethesda Presbyterian Church Edward B. Ballow John T. Evans Charleston W. Va Katherine Buckley Martha Jackson Susan Kerschbaum Elizabeth Magruder Ballow Christopher Rush Dayton Ohio William B. Magruder Eugene N. Fry John E. Linden Washington David A. Schedler Fort Wayne Nearier College St. Albans School Duke University Durham N. C Federal Savings and Loan of Washington Kenwood County Club Beree Eee Ieferia Maryland

Seppeler Delivers Talk For Sorority Installation

Wm. Seppeler was guest speaker for a sorority event followed by officer installation. Officers installed include Mrs. Richard Hetland as president and Miss Jane Markley as vice president, with Mrs. Ray Jacobs as corresponding secretary.

Seppler Richard Hetland Jane Markley Ray Jacobs

May calendar of events with local meetings and activities

The May schedule lists events in daylight time including a Stonewall PTA skaters party at Berryville Roller Rink, WSCS executive committees at Market Street Methodist, Loyal Order of Moose, Rebekah, AA at First Baptist, Kiwanis Club at George Washington Hotel, and a duplicate bridge at the Golf Club plus Little League football at the War Memorial Building open lounge.

Stonewall P.T Montague Ave Berryville WSCS Market St. Methodist Church Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Alcoholics Anonymous First Baptist Church Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Golf Club

Community group officers and upcoming meeting set

Lester Simmons recording secretary Mrs Fred Bentzel treasurer and Mrs Richard Petonke extension officer. The next regular meeting will be held May 25 with Mrs RR Snapp at Opequon.

Lester Simmons Fred Bentzel Richard Petonke R. R. Snapp Opequon

Garden Club Elects Mrs White President of Winches ter Club

Winches ter Garden Club selects Mrs C Ridgely White as president for the coming year at Maesfield home of Mrs H B McCormac. Officers include Mrs W C Wilson first vice president and Mrs Richard Hughes second vice president along with secretaries and assistants. Awards were given to members for wildflower arrangements peony and iris collections.

C. Ridgely White Winchester Cl Maesfield H. B. McCormac White W.C. Wilson Richard Hughes D.G. Simpson Ralph John B. Carr W. F. Zarbock D. G. Simpson

Marsh to Speak At Berryville Memorial Rites

John C. Marsh, Strasburg attorney, will speak at Memorial Day services in Berryville at Greenhill Cemetery Sunday at 3 p.m. DST. If it rains, services move to the Community Building. Commander C H S Galloway will introduce him and Clarke County High School Band along with the choir will perform.

Berryville John C. Marsh Strasburg Greenhill Cemetery C. H. S. Galloway American Legion Post Marsh Clarke County

Miss Varner Engaged to William Bowman

Mrs. Robert Coy announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Katharine DeMarco Varner of this city and the late Avery DeMarco Varner of Paris Texas to William Hirlam Bowman son of Mr and Mrs David H Bowman of Front Royal. Miss Varner is a 1960 Clarke County High School graduate Berryville and Bowman is a 1959 Warren County Educational Foundation graduate. No wedding date is set.

Robert Coy Katharine DeMarco Variner Avery DeMarco Varner Paris Texas William Hirlam Bowman David H. Bowman Front Royal Miss Varner Clarke County High School Berryville Bowman Warren County Educational Foundation

Miss Michael and Larry Brannon Married at Mt Olivet

Miss Ruella Michael daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward H Michael and Larry W Brannon son of Mr and Mrs James Brannon were married May 6 at Mt Olivet Methodist Church near Springs West Virginia in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev C G Russell. Kinleen Shriver sang as Allen Brannon served as best man and ushers included Ellis Patterson and Roger Ambrose. The couple celebrated with a reception at the groom’s home in Berkeley Springs.

Mt. Olivet Methodist Church Springs W. Va Ruella Michael Edward H. Michael Larry W. Brannon James Brannon Dunlap St C. G. Russell Kinleen Shriver Barbara Brannon Allen Brannon Ellis Patterson Roger Ambrose Berkeley Springs The Grom

Stonewall HDC Plans Morning Meeting at Stephenson Church

The Stonewall Home Demonstration Club will meet tomorrow at Stephenson Methodist Church starting at 10 a.m. Hostesses are Mrs. Clarence Butler, Mrs. J. J. Hoffer, Mrs. Arthur Shull, and Mrs. Joseph Williams.

Stonewall Home Demonstration Club Stephenson Methodist Church Clarence Butler J. J. Hoffer Arthur Shull Joseph Williams

Hymns Services Sponsored by Veterans and Guard Groups

A brief notice states hymns services are sponsored jointly by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the National Guard, with participation expected from local veterans and guard members.

Veterans of Foreigners The National Guard

Local Births and Hospital Notes Highlight Martinsburg Area

Births announced at Winchester Memorial Hospital include Jeffrey Kenney born May 19 to Richard and Isabelle Kenney of Clearbrook and Terry Lee Brill born May 19 to Robert Brill Jr. and Juanita Putnam of Woodstock Lane. J. H. Fortney of Martinsburg is reported deceased. Various local residents visit patients and travel for family matters.

Richard Thomas Kenney Clearbrook Jeffrey Winchester Memorial Hospital Kenney Isabelle Waltman Lanaham Robert Eugene Brill, Jr Woodstock Lane Terry Lee Brill Juanita Putnam

Two Flower Show Tours Set at Abram's Delight

Abram's Delight in Winchester, oldest home, opens for Flower Show Tour on Thursday and Friday as part of eight sites. Proceeds benefit the Winchester-Frederick County Historic Society and garden club efforts. Two classes include a candlelit design on a small table and a junior May Baskets section for children.

Abram’s Delight Abram William Zarbock R. H. Hahn Tunstall Powers James

Local Queen's College honors Miss Cora Fry in home economics

Miss Cora Helen Fry daughter of Mr and Mrs Archie L Fry of 425 W Leicester St graduates with a bachelor of arts in home economics from Queen's College Charlotte NC on May 28 in Belk Building. She has served as Bush Chairman and president of Alpha Gamma Delta and belonged to Home Economics Club College Chair Freshman Advisory and Panhellenic Council.

Cora Helen Fry Archie L. Fry W. Leicester St Queen’s College Charlotte N. C Belk Queens Miss Fry Bush Alpha Gamma Delta Social Sorority Home Economics Club Freshman Advisory and Panhellenic Council

VFW Auxiliary Plans Bake Sale in Stephens City

The Ladies Auxiliary of Carbaugh Wohlford Post 9646 will hold a bake sale at Venable's Grocery Store in Stephens City on May 27 starting at 10 a.m. DST.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Carbaugh-Wohlford Post Ladies Auxiliary Stephens City Newton D. Baker Hospital Martinsburg Carbaugh + Wohlford Post Venable’s

Yard Party Planned by Little Mountain WSCS

Lt Mountain WSCS of Little Mountain Methodist Church will hold their annual Yard Party on July 15 with proceeds benefiting church missions and community help.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Little Mountain Methodist Church

Modern Etiquette Q&A From Roberta Lee

Reader asks about table manners and guest etiquette. Answers advise against fingering water, suggest simple sincere offers of help, note do not engrave monograms on envelopes, and explain proper use of utensils and card attaching practices in social settings.

New Finish for All Floors at Miller's Hardware

Advertising blurb notes an ingredient used in surface finishes on new autos to eliminate waxing, available at Miller's Hardware. The brief promotes a finish solution and points readers to the hardware store for purchase.

Beauty Miller’s Hardware

Rotary Beater Solves Lump Removal Mystery

A rotary beater is praised for its effectiveness in breaking up clumps in mixtures. The device’s fast motion helps achieve smooth textures, saving time and effort in kitchens and food prep.

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Walter Claus, Jr Elaine Stewart Davis Cleaners Boscawen Miss Magruder Edward Ballow, Jr Wm. Seppeler Sachin Tockweer Nancy Pennypacker Pleasant Valley Garden Club Mrs. White Katharive Varner Miss Michael Larry Brannon Fred Tooma City Hall Cameron St John Herbert Brumback Middletown J. H. Fortney B. F. Dean Smithfield Ave Houston Mr. @ therm Ruth Patterson Marple Baltimore Roy L. Coffelt Bartonsville Herbert Ryman Reliance Charles “Butch” Drummond Charles W. Drummond City Crippled Children’s Hospital Richmond Boys’ Ward Brook Rd VFW Mountain Roberta Lee Oreas Gaunt G-E E. Boscawen St Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Viva Thaws Ressserey Omererse Beth Eate U Ikea Esterermeres Cather N. Loudoun St Timberlake Gordon Bates Shoecenter Florsheims Velvet Loudoun & Boscawen Sts
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