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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1954

Page

10

Miss Helen Newbanks Weds James A Miller in Hagerstown

Mrs. Margaret Lewis announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Helen Mae Newbanks to James A Miller of this city, son of Mr and Mrs Miller of Romney W Va. The ceremony took place February 20 at St Math evious Evangelical Church with Rev L B E Teter officiating. The bride wore a pink suit with navy accessories and a corsage of white rose buds. attendees included Mrs Margaret Lewis Mrs Ruby Kiine and Mr Ted Mosley of this city.

James Miller Margaret Lewis Helen Mae Newbanks James A. Miller Miller Romney W. Va Hagerstown L. BE. Teter St. Mathevious’ Evangelical Church Ruby Kiine Ted Mosley

Kennerly Digges Installed As President Of Apple Club

Kennerly H. Digges of White Post was installed as president of the Apple Club of V.P. I. for Winchester and northern Virginia counties. Also installed were G. Bruce Mc Fadden as vice president Luther T. Conner as secretary Julian D. Berlin as treasurer Charles W. Peters as historian and Robert A. Shiley as sergeant at arms.

Kennerly Digges Apple Club Kennerly H. Digges White Post V.P. I Winchester Virginia G. Bruce McFadden This City Luther T. Conner Julian D. Berlin Berryville Charles W. Peters Robert A. Shiley

Presbyterian Women Set White Cross Day at Church

Presbyterian Women schedule White Cross Day Thursday at 10 30 a m Workers should bring scissors and sandwiches Church provides beverages and desserts

The Presbyterian Church

Calendar of Events for May 25 27 at local clubs

May 25 events include Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge and Alcoholics Anonymous at Miller House. May 26 lists Kiwanis at George Washington Hotel Flight A at 32 Rouss Ave Elks Club and Market Street Methodist Board meeting. May 27 features Rotary at George Washington Hotel GA A Bowling banquet Kiwanis Board and Duplicate Bridge at George Washington Hotel and Women of Moose at Moose Home.

Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics—Anonymous Miller House Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Air Force Rouss Ave Elks Club Market Street Methodist Church Rotary Club Duff's Kiwanis Club Board of Directors Millwood Ave Duplicate Bridge Club Women of Moose Moose Home

Miss Hunt to Wed James Durand Lawrence in June

Plans completed for the marriage of Miss Diane Stin Hunt to James Durand Lawrence. The ceremony will be June 19 at 8 p m in the Presbyterian Church with Mrs. Andrew Jackson Ellis Jr as matron of honor and a reception at the bride’s parents home following the ceremony.

Diane Stinson Hunt Wilkie Wysor Hunt James Durand Lawrence William Henry Lawrence, Jr Presbyterian Church Andrew Jackson Ellis, Jr Charlotte Yillet Knight Nancy Fry Slonaker Mary Boyd Murray

Ewing Studio presents Spring Fantasie in three parts

The Ewing Studio of Dance Art will stage Spring Fantasie in three parts on June 11 at 8 p m in Handley School auditorium. Younger dancers perform Uncle Josh's Farm while advanced students present the first act of Coppelia and a divertisement titled Amateur Night at the Melody Lane Theatre.

Ewing Studio of Handley School Josh Melody Lane

Miss McKee Engaged To Otis Macomber Jr

Mrs. Walter McKee of Whitacre announces the engagement of her daughter Lois Louise McKee to Otis Macomber Jr son of Mr and Mrs Otis Macomber of Gore The groom to be is employed at Kern Motor Company Capon Bridge High School graduate Lois Louise McKee attended the local high school No wedding date has been set

Walter McKee Whitacre Lois Louise Otis Macomber, Jr Otis Macomber Gore Miss McKee Mr. McKee Capon Bridge High School Macomber Kern Motor Company

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Leader Speaks at Winchester Club

Harold G Brown president of Shenandoah Valley National Bank addressed Winchester Quota Club on Sound Money at Chan try Inn. Lois Hammond plans a rummage sale June 4 7 PM and June 5 10 AM at the former Thrift Auto Store on S Loudoun St. Janet Harrison presided and Elsie Mathews introduced the speaker.

Harold G. Brown Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Quota Club Chanticleer Inn Lois Hammond Ways and Thrift Auto Store S. Loudoun St Janet Harrison Elsie Mathews

Hamill and Chapman Receive Silver Thimbles from FHA Chapter

Barbara Hamill and Shir Lee Chapman are awarded engraved sterling silver thimbles by Clarke County Future Homemakers of America for outstanding contributions to the club and the home economics field.

Barbara Hamill Shir Lee Chapman Clarke County Future Homemakers of America

Local Folks Attend Visits and Services Across Towns

Personal news notes list Mr and Mrs Linwood Blosser guests of Ray Blosser on Greystone Terrace. Ray Blosser discharged from Memorial Hospital and home. Hollis Snapp family relocating from Pleasant Valley area toward Linden California. Stanley Snapp and Mrs Snagy to stay on local farm until sale. Wilmer Fordford and wife return to Baden Pennsylvania after visit with LaRue family on Paper Mill Road. Blye and Walters attend funeral of Aunt Essie Jenkins in Stanley. Dorothy Groves, local resident, played flute with Concert Orchestra at Madison College. Elsie Shumate returns to Strasburg home after travel.

Linwood Blosser of Luray Ray Blosser Greystone Terrace Memorial Hospital Hollis Snapp Pleasant Valley Church Linden Calif Stanley Snapp Snagy Wilmer A. Blackford Baden Mrs. Blackford William A. LaRue Paper Mill Road Curtis E. Blye Carson Walters Essie Jenkins Stanley Dorothy Groves Madison College

Secrets of Charm for Brides by Powers

A bridal voice should reflect confidence and calm during vows. Three tips guide brides: clear prewedding details from mind, breathe deeply to avoid tremor, and speak in a natural voice. A poised, relaxed demeanor enhances the personal vow exchange and the bride’s charm.

Memorial Hospital Patient Shower Held for Mrs Lamp

Mrs. Kenneth Lamp attended a bridal shower hosted by Miss Mary Frye and Miss Mary W. Boyer at Miss Boyer's residence on West Clifford Street. The event honored the guest of honor as a patient at Memorial Hospital.

Kenneth Lamp Mary Frye Mary W. Boyer Miss Boyer W. Clifford St

Attendant Named for Mary Baldwin Class Day

Miss Donna Anderson of 316 Piccadilly Street will serve as an attendant to a senior during the Mary Baldwin College annual Class Day exercises set for Saturday.

Donna Anderson Piccadilly St Mary Baldwin College

Birthday fete honors Mrs. Forney at Greystone event

Mrs. Robert Forney was guest of honor at a birthday party hosted by her son in law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Harold Patton, at their Greystone Terrace home on Thursday.

Robert Forney Harold Patton Greystone Terrace

Mrs L G Carpenter Patient in Memor Sunnyvale Hospital

Mrs L G Carpenter of E Piccadilly Street is listed as a patient in Memor hospital, with unspecified condition and location details.

L. G. Carpenter E. Piccadilly St

Your Most Attractive Voice booklet offer

Readers are invited to obtain a booklet titled Your Most Attractive Voice that promises instruction to overcome tonelessness dullness and poor modulation. Mail to Secrets of Charm National News paper Service Box 305 Michigan City Indiana with 10 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope.

National Newspaper Service Michigan City Indiana

Local Visitors Plan Short Stay With Cline Family

Mrs. Robert E. Hook and daughter Martha Christine of Hillcrest Heights Maryland arrive today to spend several days with Mrs. Hook's parents, Dr. and Mrs. Fred Cline, at their Tennyson Avenue home.

Robert E. Hook Martha Christine Hillcrest Heights

Birth Announcement for William Godwin Ashburn

Mr. and Mrs. Horace Godwin Ashburn Jr of Great Bridge welcomed a son named William Godwin Ashburn born May 20. Mrs. Ashburn is formerly Miss Paulett Pifer of this city. Mrs. James A. Miller of 8 Cameron St is a patient in Memorial Hospital.

James A. Miller Cameron St Memorial Hospital Horace Godwin Ashburn, Jr Great Bridge William Godwin Ashburn Ashburn Paulett Pifer

Mrs Jackson to Visit Fayetteville During General Assembly

Mrs. George D. Jackson will leave Thursday for Fayetteville North Carolina to visit her parents Mr and Mrs J Bayard Clark while Dr Jackson attends the General Assembly in Montreat.

George D. Jackson Fayetteville N. C J. Bayard Clark Dr. Jackson General Assembly Montreat

Hart elected Zeta Sigma president at Shepherd College

Richard I. Hart son of Mr and Mrs Howard O Hart of 31 W Bond St will be a senior at Shepherd College this fall He is elected president of Zeta Sigma fraternity and serves as vice president of the Varsity Club He recently starred in a minstrel show staged by his fraternity.

Richard I. Hart Howard O. Hart W. Bond St Shepherd College Zeta Sigma Fraternity

Births Two Girls Reported at Local Homes

Birth notices list a girl born to Mr and Mrs Jack Weatherholtz of 205 West St with Mrs Weatherholtz formerly Miss Alice Foster and a girl born to Mr and Mrs Richard Rhodes of 35 S Loudoun St with Mrs Rhodes formerly Miss Ethel Messick.

Jack Weatherholtz West St Weatherholtz Alice Foster Richard Rhodes S. Loudoun St Rhodes Ethel Messick

Gene Tunney Birthday Profile Highlights Ring Career

Gene Tunney born May 25 1897 in New York City rose to heavyweight fame after defeating Jack Dempsey in 1926 and again in a famous rematch known as the battle of the long count. He retired undefeated in 1928 and became a wealthy director of several large corporations with earnings over two million dollars in the ring.

Gene Tunney James Joseph Tunney New York City Jack Dempsey Dempsey

Modern Etiquette Questions and Answers

Roberta Lee discusses greetings with gloves during introductions and when to remove them. She notes a quick removal is acceptable and that shaking hands with gloves on is fine. She adds a relative giving away the bride may sit beside the mother, but it is not required. Guests should not stack finished plates at dinner.

Lesson in English By W L Gordon

Lesson in English by W L Gordon covers correct usage of when questions marry and be married forms, mispronounced words Aqueduct, Victuals spelling, and synonyms for gaunt and emaciated. It encourages vocabulary growth and presents today's word Cynical with example sentence.

W. L. Gordon Aqueduct Ord

Five Hundred Scouts Visit Mt Vernon on Annual Pilgrimage

About 500 Shenandoah Area Boy Scouts joined a fifth annual convoy to Mount Vernon escorted by State Police. Units from Clarke, Warren and nearby regions marched from the Armory at 8 45 a m with leaders from Troops 9 40 6 11 70 and 2. Scouts from Berryville and city residents joined the march. Each boy carried lunch and a noon picnic was held at Mt Vernon followed by a two hour house and grounds tour before the return voyage.

Shenandoah Mt. Vernon Douglas A. Cather Paul Chamberlin Walter Brooking Edgar Ambrose Frank Hugh Ralph Rinard Orville Wine Richard Smith Berryville Howard Shockey West Virginia Clarke, Warren Virginia

Young drivers blamed for high share of crashes

Q asks if young drivers cause many accidents. P R A says yes. Drivers under 25 make up about 15 percent of licensed drivers but account for about 25 percent of fatal accidents and 20 percent of non fatal crashes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Newbanks Bobbie Conrad Miss Hunt Otriderite Huntsberrys Mr. Brown Quota Club Clarke County Fha Elsie Shumate Strasburg John Robert Powers Gossar Teen Elsie - Kay S. Braddock St Gaunt’s Gaunt Ial Hospital Frances Syder Willow Lawn Othera W. Boscawen St Roberta Lee Boy Scouts the Clinic Young Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St the Commercial & Savings Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporate Sleldine Cather’s Department Store Timberlake Winchester Furniture CO South Main St Shoecenter Loudoun St Margaret L. Hodgson HAT & Dress Shop
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