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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1955
Page
6
Star Tannery announces the engagement of Mildred Irene Brill to Richard Harold Fogle son of Hayfield couple Frank Fogle Sr. and wife. Both are seniors at James Wood High School. No wedding date set.
Miss Garnett Ann Brown and Carl Backus Milton were married May 23 in Williamsport Maryland Methodist Church. The bride is Handley High School graduate employed at Leggett's Department Store. the groom is a Charles Town High School graduate serving in the U S Army. They will live with her parents for now.
Miss Barbara Ann Wheeler daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Wheeler has completed plans for her marriage to Richard Isaac Hart son of Mrs and Mrs Howard Hart. The ceremony is set for June 18 at 4 30 PM in Braddock Street Methodist Church with a reception to follow at Winchester Golf Club.
Miss Mable R. Cook, director of the YWCA in Washington DC, will address the Ladies' Night organized by the Men of the First Presbyterian Church. The event is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 30 p m and aims to attract church members and guests.
Miss Bertha Kline will lead the Comrade Bible Class worship service tomorrow at 9 45 in Braddock Street Methodist Church sanctuary. Guest teacher will be Mr W W Wheeler.
Memorial Day events include Lions Club and Exchange Club luncheons at George Washington Hotel on May 31 at 12 18 p m and 12 15 p m. Evening gatherings feature Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous and Kiwanis and Elks clubs across listed venues and times through June 1.
Miss Carol Jean Bromley, daughter of Mr and Mrs E W Bromley of Ridgeway West Virginia, to wed James Robert Darlington Jr son of Mr and Mrs James Robert Darlington of Martinsburg West Virginia. The ceremony is June 5 at 4 PM EST at Paynes Chapel Methodist Church with a reception at the bride’s home. Maid of honor Ruthamah Miller Inwood. best man Reggis Honsucker Inwood. ushers Guy Dellinger Inwood and Robert Triggs Martinsburg. Rehearsal June 3 for bridal party.
The Sewing Group of Christ Episcopal Church will meet Tuesday at 10 30 a m at Mrs B F Arthur Jr s home 520 8 Stewart to sew for the Christmas Shop.
At the regular Chapter 1367 gathering Women of the Moose initiated three candidates. The group met at the Moose Home on Thursday evening with sponsors listed for each new member. A slate of officers was announced for approval and installation June 25 at the George Washington Hotel. Hugh Anderson received a gift and refreshments were provided by hospital chairwoman Mrs. Kenneth Warner and committee members.
Mrs. C Robert Creamer Jr was chosen president at the church Women of Christ Episcopal Church general meeting. Elected officers include first vice president Mrs Granville Sydnor second vice president Mrs John Carr third vice president Mrs Robert Yerby secretary Mrs Raymond Kerlin and treasurer Mrs Thomas Scully. No installation or general meetings will occur until September.
Mr and Mrs John E Cain and son Stuart of Front Royal Road with Miss Barbara Mc Kee travel to Washington DC for the 4 PM wedding of Miss Carole Cain and Ellsworth Raymond Miller. New York guest Miss Nancy Larrick and Mrs Taylor Pierce arrive for weekend with Mr and Mrs Herbert Larrick. Mrs Pierce is the former Georgia Conrad of the city. Mrs Phyllis O Pine hosts a shower for Mrs John Thompson at 112 S Washington St with guests including Dorothy Fleming Elmer Ours Regina Shine Trudy Golightly Dorothy Keller Jenetta Thompson Delores Lewis Nathaniel Smith Wallace Dill Eleanor Summel and Ferman Perry.
A roundup of visitors and engagements includes Mr. and Mrs. Thurman C. Mason returning from Williamsburg. Brig. Gen. Conrad and daughter Katherine Brooke visiting Gen. Conrad's mother Mrs. Hunter McGuire. Miss Ann Weatherholtz elected president of Pi Gamma Mu at Longwood College. Betty Lou Herbert to marry Donald Lewis Dodson June 5 with a surprise shower hosted by Mrs. James Bowman and Miss Bertha Kettlewell. Also noted are guests en route to Racine and various travel plans, plus illness news of Lawrence Dailey at Johns Hopkins.
May 27 brings three births to Rio, West Virginia and nearby Cameron Street. A girl for Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Link. a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swartz. a boy for Mr. and Mrs. J. Lloyd Martin. Each mother’s maiden name is given.
Following the general election the new Parliament is scheduled to meet for swearing in on June 7 1955. The state opening is set for a week later.
A midlife guide urging women to develop charm through interests and appearance. Advocates soft colors for aging skin, avoid yellow beige, and pursue new skills or careers. Cites examples like a California bar exam at 90 and Grandma Moses proving late-life fame, emphasizing lasting enthusiasm and social appeal.
Radford Graduate daughter of Stevry W Riley of Gore will be graduated from Radford College Wo men's Division Virginia Polytechnic Institute at Radford. While in college Miss Riley was snapshot editor of the yearbook senior class reporter and a member of several clubs including the Athletic Association Glee Club Monogram Club Penn Club and Pi Kappa Sigma social sorority. She was chosen as one of the outstanding seniors.
The notice describes a feature titled FIGURED FOR YOU offering expert guidance on choosing foundation garments that suit individual figures for comeliness and comfort. Readers are invited to send coin and a stamped self addressed envelope to Secrets of Charm at National Newspaper Service, Box 305, Michigan City, Indiana.
A glossary style passage explains common mispronunciations misspellings and synonyms. It includes prompts to celebrate observe and solemnize and defines vacillate as wavering in mind or opinion with an example.
Roberta Lee answers questions on tea invitation methods. Formal teas use mailed visiting cards with date and Tea. Flower gifts go to women patients. growing plants suit male patients. Hosts sit at one end, guest of honor to the right.
A 1950s voice notes rising U.S. crime 20 percent since 1950 amid 5 percent population growth. It cites 1953 property crimes at over 400 million, increases in drunken driving theft burglary auto theft sex offenses embezzlement and rape. It laments moral decay and calls for individual accountability.
Church notices list events for the congregation including a Thursday 10 30 a m prayer group in the Ever Ready Bible Class Room and a Saturday 6 30 p m senior banquet for church members.
Colored John Mann Methodist Church on E Cork St opens Sunday with Sunday School at 10 a m led by Mrs Addie Davis and Holy Communion at 11. St Paul A M E Church at 428 N Loudoun St hosts Sunday School at 10 a m led by George D Cary and worship at 11 led by Rev Newton Turner. St Stephens C M E Church 424 Chase St offers Sunday School at 10 30 a m with Miss Mary Long as supt and evening worship at 8 led by the pastor. Mt Carmel Baptist Church on South Braddock St lists Sunday School at 10 a m with Garfield Prather as supt and 11 a m sermon by Pastor Melford Walker. Prayer service Wednesday at 8. All are welcome.
Miss Mabel R. Cook executive director of the YWCA Washington D C will be guest speaker at a ladies night dinner Wednesday at 6 30 p m at the First Presbyterian Church. Sam McCarty and James R Parke co chairmen and William H Pryor will be toastmaster. Special music by the McFaden Men s Chorus and Gordon T Sperry soloist. Tickets available from Men s Council or church office.
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