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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1960
Page
8
Miss Anna Margaret Smalts daughter of Mayor Claude B Smalts Jr of Hawthorne Drive is a candidate for an Associate in Arts degree from Stephens College Columbia Missouri on May 30. She is a Handley High School graduate.
EdTruslow returns from Potomac State College in Keyser W Va. Kay Madagan presented at spring recital at Strasburg Methodist Church. Mrs Paul Thomson returns from five weeks in New Orleans. Mil ton and Mrs Riz enburg host informal gathering near Berryville. Byrd and John Pennypacker Jr return from Staunton Military Academy. Johnny Grove to return from Fork Union Military Academy. Mrs Carter hosts shower with many guests. Lonnie Combs Sr hosts visiting son and daughter in law from Bettendorf Iowa. Several local residents noted as patients in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Visitors expected May 20 for two week visit from Oklahoma and Florida relatives.
Mrs. Virginia Zuckerman was elected president of the Alumni Association of Winchester Memorial Hospital School of Nursing at a recent meeting in the hospital conference room. Officers include vice president Hazel Foreman secretary Mrs. John Fletcher and treasurer Miss Joyce Shipe. A fashion show of uniforms and refreshments followed.
Boyce WSCS will hold its annual Laywomen Service May 29 at 8 p.m. at Boyce Methodist Church. Mrs. W. A. Fisher district secretary of Missionary Education and Service will be the speaker. The theme is Women in Service. Open to the public.
A fragmentary calendar lists events including a Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting a Bake Sale at McCrorys a Relief Society rummage sale a PTA yard party and a hymn sing at Paynes Chapel plus a duplicate bridge event and a teen lounge at the War Memorial Building with times noted.
Dock Street residents congratulate Mr and Mrs Barnett on the birth of a son named Bruce Arnold born May 23 at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Barnett is the former Norris Evelyn Bartley.
E. E. Rodgers chief of forester relations from Virginia Forest Service spoke at the Lad ies Night of the Round Hill Raritan Club at Lee Jackson Restaurant on May 25. He urged timberland preservation and was introduced by Robert Dunn. The next meeting is set for July 2 at Shawnee-Land.
The Annual Memorial Service will be held at Brucetown Church on May 29 at 2 30 PM EST with community attendees and church leaders observing the occasion.
The Greenway United Brethren Church at Double Toll Gate hosts a hymn sing on May 29 at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Melvin Brant with special music for the public.
The Women of Round Hill Methodist Church will hold a bake sale in front of McCrory's starting at 8 30 a m on May 28.
A memorial service at Little Mountain Church Cedar Grove will be held May 29 at 10 a.m. with Sunday School, followed by a luncheon on the grounds at 12 30 p.m. The afternoon service at 2 p.m. includes singing from different churches and is open to the public.
The Capon Bridge Volunteer Fire Department will hold a square dance at the Fire Hall on May 28 at 8 p.m. A chicken dinner will be served May 29 from noon to 2 p.m. at the same location.
James Wood High School graduates of 1955 class of 1958 will hold an informal reunion at the Winchester Kiwanis Shelter on June 5 at 1 p.m. All members and their families are asked to bring a picnic lunch.
In 1815 Mrs. Miller formerly Miss Catharine Elizabeth Schultz, mother of Dr. Godfrey Miller, and Cathy is the fifth Catharine in her family. She will model this grown during the Fashion Show at the Sidewalk Cafe of Christ Episcopal Church on June 1. The wedding shoes and part of the trousseau will be on display.
Mr and Mrs James Wiggins of 221 N Cameron St announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Jean to Garland R Miller son of Mr and Mrs David R Miller Route 4 The ceremony was on April 29 at 4 30 p m in Hagerstown Maryland with Rev Charles M Le Few officiating The only attendants were the bridegrooms uncle and aunt John H Bivens and wife of Hagerstown The bride attended Handley James Wood High School Miller served in the US Army with 18 months in Germany and three years in the National Guard Mr Miller works for Miller and Anderson The couple will reside in Colonial Heights.
A cemetery cleanup is planned at Quaker Cemetery in Fawcett's Gap on May 30 starting at 8 a.m. Community volunteers are invited to help with the project.
Salem Memorial will be held May 29 at the Salem Church of the Brethren located about 24 percent miles southeast of Stephens City. Services start at 11 am with a luncheon at noon and congregational singing at 1 30 pm. The Rev. O F , pastor, conducts the services which are open to the public.
Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Raymond Alfred Hottle of Paper Mill Road The mother is Rana Edith DeHaven formerly.
The guide notes the difference between contemptible meaning worthy of contempt and contemptuous meaning showing contempt. It explains usage with examples such as an act being contemptible and a person being contemptuous of a coward.
Winchester Clarke Garden Club re-elected all officers at the Wednesday annual meeting held at Mrs. Conroy Wilson’s home in Boyce. President is Mrs. Richard E. Byrd, with officers including Mrs. William Mellor, Mrs. Robert Walch, Mrs. J. P. Reardon Jr., Mrs. C. P. Watson, Mrs. Warren Gregory, and Mrs. Tyson Gilpin. The group planned a June lily show exhibit in Middleburg and a special entry by Mrs. William Zarbock in a silver-trophy class. Awards recognized members for iris, peony, daffodil, and rose displays.
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Frederick M. Ritter Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick M. Ritter Sr. of Greystone Terrace, will graduate from Gettysburg College on June 5 and has been named to a College Honor Society. He is a Handley High School graduate and member of Alpha Phi Omega, the Band, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and Eta Sigma Phi.
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Cleaning tips suggest using Blue Lustre Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner to maintain new carpet. The product claims to erase traffic paths without full carpet cleaning and covers about three 9 x 12 rugs per half gallon.
Rev G R Womeldorf associate at First Presbyterian will preach twice at Braddock Street Methodist Church Sunday 8 30 a m in the Chapel and 11 a m in the Sanctuary on Mans Be To Gods Love Harold Patton to preside at 8 30 a m Charles Wesley Choir and Crusaders Choir to provide music James Wood High School Chorus led by Miss Joanne Beasley will sing at 11 a m Golden Rule Bible Class for Men participants listed include B P Howard John A Leatherman Robert C Cooper Riley E Myers Robert F Gaines Harry E Gregory Leonard Wise carver Dr William Beatty Alson C Loy and H Clay Manuel.
The response states there is no propriety issue in delaying an engagement ring couple can marry without it. The ring is not essential to a happy marriage and financial readiness can guide the timing of purchasing one.
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