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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1956
Page
10
The Izaak Walton League sponsors a June 2 dance at 9 p.m. in the Winchester Armory. Proceeds support the league’s Route 50 park project and the park pond. A Plymouth car will be given as grand prize. Music by Ralph Lamp and his Country Crackers.
Stonewall Jackson Chapter No 9 DAV entertained 61 patients at Newton Baker Veterans Hospital on May 24. Guest pianist Sidney Snellings led a musical program and a contest with cigarettes as prizes. Apples were given by the hospital committee. Attendees included Commander Raleigh D. Easter and others.
Sam's chute fails in test as 31 year old Mrs America hopeful emphasizes homemaking skills. Mrs Malets of Portland Oregon tells reporters she was selected for Mrs America for her family life rather than photos in swimsuits.
Mrs. America gains attention as she bakes a cheesecake for a charity event but refuses to pose for photos, stating the focus should remain on the cause rather than her image. Local organizers note the dish will be auctioned to support community programs.
Philip E. Martin of Des Moines learned he is 69 not 57 after a sister’s letter clarified ages. He compared her age of over 65 and confirmed the discrepancy, prompting his own recalculation.
Urges residents to save time by calling MO 2-4500 to report a fire promptly and aid rapid response from local fire services.
Mrs Robert McNally was elected president of the Winchester Frederick County Chapter of Madison College Alumni at a luncheon at the George Washington Hotel. Anna R Allen was second vice president Jack W Fretwell secretary and Eleanor McCartney treasurer. The chapter voted to send a memorial gift to the Duke Chapel fund for Mrs G Tyler Miller and for Mrs Virginia Bell who died in an auto accident. The scholarship committee said eligible students would be reported at commencement. A rummage sale in Ward's shop will fund scholarships for a Handley senior and a James Wood girl planning Madison College.
Grimes R Godlove son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Godlove of Clearbrook has returned from Gelenhouser Germany after 18 months. He served two years in the Army as a Heavy Mortar Company mechanic and has four brothers in the service. Mrs Erma Funkhouser now Mrs Melvin Godlove is a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Raymond Godlove and sons Virgie and Junior are erecting a building at Berryville for D K Russell. The Kenney families of Hegesville West Virginia visited near Clearbrook.
Baltimore County hired a Human to work in the bureau of engineering while Fantom resigned from the fire department on the same day. Theodore H. was the new hire and Francis C. resigned.
The Advisory Board of the Negro Day Nursery set September 22 as the date for its annual fall benefit fashion show. The event, to be held with the Moderne Shoppe, is chaired by Mrs. W Clayton Anderson and Mrs. J Kenneth Robinson. The group met at Mrs. Leon Slavin’s home and reported the spring rummage sale netted 246 dollars.
P. McGuire and Mrs. Lemuel Brown were involved in community work with the Winchester Frederick County Community Chest. McGuire was named to represent the nursery on the board and Brown reported progress on ongoing progress efforts.
The board notes improvements to the grounds and two donated box bushes planted at the entrance. The treasurer reports the nursery is operating in the black.
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