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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1961

Page

8

Madison College graduates from Harrisonburg area

Four local students will graduate from Madison College in Harrisonburg on May 28. Mrs. Dan Cammer earns a B S in elementary education and belongs to Alpha Sigma Tau Bluestone Cotillion and YWCA. Harriet Ann Goode earns a B S in biology and holds Alpha Gamma Delta, Frances Sale Home Economics Club, Student Education Association and Lutheran Student Association presidencies. Kay L. McClanahan earns a B S in biology and plans to work at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital this summer and teach this fall. Betty Tharp earns a Bachelor of Music Education in piano and performs with college ensembles, planning to teach instrumental music.

Madison College Harrisonburg Dan Cammer Henry L. Bush Valley Ave Alpha Sigma Tau Social Sorority Bluestone Cotilion Club The YWCA Harriet Ann Goode Richard K. Goode Route 5 Tarepatna Cieve Alpha Gamma Delta Frances Sale Home Economics Club Student Education Association Lutheran Student Association Kay L. McClanahan Paul McClanahan Stephens City Curie Science Club Shenandoah Memorial Hospital Woodstock Betty Tharp Hiram Tharp Berryville Wesley Foundation the Club

Local Residents Attend Oklahoma State Graduation

A list of area residents traveling to Stillwater Oklahoma for Oklahoma State University graduation exercises includes Helen Garner Ed Monds Brown Rissler Loraine Rissler and Richard L Rissler son of Brown and Mrs. Brown Rissler. Other items note Dr Leon Slavin returning from a New York meeting and the birth of a son to Boyd Wood Row Staubs Richard Dean born May 24 at Winchester Memorial Hospital and Wald o Kerns named lieutenant colonel on the regimental staff.

Helen Garner Edmonds This City Brown Rissler Charles Town W. Va Loraine Rissler Washington Stillwater Okla Oklahoma State University Richard L. Rissler Boyd Woodrow Staubs S. Kent St Richard Dean Winchester Memorial Hospital

May Calendar of Rummage Sales and Memorial Services

May schedules list multiple rummage sales hosted by BPW Club and churches at 109 Loudoun Street and 23 East Piccadilly Street. Memorial services are planned at Salem Methodist Church Timber Ridge Capon Chapel Lamps Methodist Stephenson MYF Song Festival with times from morning to evening across May 26 and May 27.

BPW Club S. Loudoun St Christian Fellowship Old _— Church E. Piccadilly Little Mountain Salem Methodist Church Timber Ridge Capon Chapel Stephenson Tomorro P.m Mt. Falls Community Center W.S.C.S Mt. View Methodist Church

Community Club Schedules Dance and Meetings Tonight

Friday events include Modern Woodmen of America at 7 30 p m Cub Scout Pack No 1 at 7 30 p m and Teenage Dance from 8 to 11 p m Saturday features Kiwanis Key Club Dance from 7 30 to 11 p m The listings show a weekend program of gatherings for local groups.

Modern Woodmen of America Kiwanis Key Club

Cadet Henshaw Named Battalion Executive Officer at VPI

Area graduates of Mary Washington College include Donna Jean Knowles and Judith Eleanor Davis. Knowles majored in English and held multiple student leadership roles. Davis studied Art and belonged to the Art Club. Mrs Leon Slavin attended a French teachers luncheon in Washington. Mr and Mrs Stephen Howard visited cousins in Virginia before continuing home from New York.

Mary Washington College Fredericksburg Donna Jean Knowles Arthur S. Knowles Front Royal Judith Eleanor Davis Henry M. Davis Berryville Miss Knowles Band Miss Dayis Art Club Leon Slavin Powhatan School Washington American Association of French Teachers Stephen Howard Jacksonville Fla Stanley Watkins Rosier Mohawk New York

Births Reported For May 24 In Local Homes

Birth announcements list Acrey Edward Nicholson Jr at White Post son of Acrey Edward Nicholson and Effie Marie Nicholson. Paul Edward Smallwood born Bluemont to Charlie Bernard Smallwood and Catherine Lunceford. Charles Snapp and Cheryl Potem's child at Germain Street. Betty Genrose Chaffin noted in local notices.

Acrey Edward Nicholson White Post Acrey Edward, Jr Nicholson Effie Marie ‘Nicholson Charlie Bernard Smallwood Bluemont Paul Edward Smallwood Catherine Lunceford Charles Damn Snapp Germain $T Cheryl Pot Ee Chandler Henry Ave Chshler Betty Genrose Chaffin

Flower Show Sweepstakes Ribbon Won by Mrs Brown

Mrs Harold G Brown of Old Frederick Garden Club won the Sweepstakes Ribbon in the Horticultural Division of the Flower Show Tour for collecting the most blue ribbons. She earned blue ribbons for Shasta Daisy and flowering vine and for pansies and another vine.

Lawrence Cooper Markham Wade Muldoon Boyce Sam D. Preston Jones

Area Scouts Hold Court Of Awards

The North Winchester Court of the Blue Ridge Area Girl Scout Council honored 24 girls with curved bar awards at Shenandoah College. The award marks a bridge to Senior scouting with new skills and activities. Eleven troops participated as Mrs. J. W. Mc Daniel presided over the ceremony.

North Winchester Court Blue Ridge Area

Teenage Dance Tonight at WMB in War Memorial

A Teen-Age Dance will be held tonight at the War Memorial Building sponsored by the Musicians Union. Polsybert's orchestra will play. Admission is free.

War Memorial The Musician’s Union Paul Sybert

Montague WSCS to Install Officers

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Montague Church will install officers Sunday at 5 p.m. A fellowship supper will follow the service.

Montague Wscs Woman's Society of Chrisian Montague Church

Modern Woodmen Meeting Postponed

The Modern Woodmen of American Junior Club 15510 meeting has been postponed from today until 7 30 p m May 81 at the War Memorial Building.

War Memorial Building

Miss Susan Dick Elected Bachelor of Arts Candidate

Miss Susan F Dick daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Dick of Selma is a candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Marquette University Milwaukee Wis The largest graduating class in the history of the school will be held June 3 Miss Dick has served on committees for Varsity Varieties and the all University talent show.

Susan F. Dick Charles Dick Selma Marquette University Milwaukee Wis

Rock Enon Church Announces Sunday Services

Rock Enon Christian Church will hold Sunday School at 2 15 p m and Worship service with Communion at 3 p m on Eastern Standard Time The sermon by Rev Stanley H Dysart is titled Tried and Found True

Rock Enon Christian Church Stanley H. Dysart

Round Hill MYF Meeting and Youth Song Festival

The Round Hill Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet at 6 30 p m for a brief session led by acting president Ralph Miller. After the meeting the group and counselors will attend Stephenson Methodist Church for a Youth Song Festival at 8 p m. A weiner roast is set for Saturday at 4 p m at the Lions Shelter. All youths invited.

Round Hill Methodist Youth Fellowship Ralph Miller Methodist Youth Fellowship Stephenson Methodist Church Lions Shelter

Smalts to Greet Shenandoah Graduates

Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music in Winchester prepares to award degrees diplomas and certificates to graduates from 25 states at commencement Sunday at 3 p m DST. Mayor Claude B Smalts Jr will greet graduates. Dr Thomas B Merson will speak on Higher Education in a Changing Society. The Rev Paul J Slonaker will deliver the baccalaureate sermon To See To Be in Shenandoah Auditorium open to the public.

Winchester Shenandoah College Shenandoah Conservatory of Music Claude B. Smalts, Jr Thomas B. Merson American Association of Junior Colleges Paul J. Slonaker Evangelical United Brethren Church Shenandoah Auditorium Armstrong Building

Newtown Artillery Plans Sunday Cannon Shoot

The Newtown Artillery Battery a Civil War unit will hold a practice cannon shoot Sunday at 2 30 p m DST at the Molden lot Route 11 south and Weems Lane supporting local drill and readiness activities.

Newtown Winchester Molden Lot Weems Lane

Heart Group Donates Inhalator Devices to Rescue Squad

The Virginia Heart Association will supply the Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad with oxygen equipment including a mask and breathing apparatus. About 25 squads receive similar gear, prioritized by need since the program had $3,000. The equipment aids cardiac patients and other emergencies. list of committee members includes Dr. Scott Dr. Keeling Julien Wise and Major General John T. Sprague.

Winchester Virginia Heart Association Ralph Hardy Cne Ee Mn The Heart Association Scott Robert D. Keeling South Hill Julien Wise Roanoke John T. Sprague Waverly

Clam Chowder Service Question Sparks Etiquette Debate

A Roberta Lee etiquette column answers whether clam chowder should be served in cups or soup plates. The article also notes the U S public spends over three million dollars daily on newspapers.

U.S

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