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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1960

Page

6

Wendall Dick Graduates From Potomac Junior College

Wendall Dick son of Mr and Mrs Purcell Dick of 873 Fairmont Ave graduates from Potomac Junior College as a physical education major. He was a key basketball player for Mount Mount Mount Calumet team placing second in Region 15. He led in free throw shooting at 77.7 percent, hitting 25 straight before missing. He will attend University of West Virginia in fall. He received the Star Leadership Award in 1958 at Braddock Street Methodist Church chapel with Mrs Lynwood Hammond teaching the lesson.

Paul Wendall Dick Purcell Dick Fairmont Ave Potomac Junior College Theta Sigma Chi Panhellenic Council Circle K Club Circle K U. S Canada Roth Military Honorary Society ROTC Catamount National Junior College Athletic Association Binghamton N. Y Wendall University of West Virginia

Memorial Service for VFW Aux 2123 Members

Memorial service details for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Post 2123 honor two deceased members Mrs. Midetta MacDonald and Mrs Albert McCormick. Services set for 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. with auxiliary emblems placed on each grave and an invitation extended to friends and relatives. Members requested to meet at the main entrance.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Midetta MacDonald Albert McCormick MacDonald McCormick

Picnic Honors Visitors From Oklahoma and Florida

A picnic is planned for Mr. and Mrs Albert Howdy shell and son of Keyes Oklahoma and Mr. and Mrs Walter Moreland of Kendall Florida on June 5 at 1 PM Eastern at Coffman Grove in Delray West Virginia.

Albert Howdyshell and Son Keyes Okla Walter Moreland Kendall, Fla Coffman Grove Delray W. Va

Bible Group D Bible Study at Christ Episcopal Church

The Bible Study Group D of Christ Episcopal Church meets June 2 at 8 p.m. in the Fairfax Room for a session.

Christ Episcopal Church Fairfax Room

Comrade Bible Class Revamps Devotions Leader

Mrs. Wilbur Kern will lead devotions for the Comrade Bible Class tomorrow morning. The session aims to guide members through a brief study and reflection before activities begin.

Wilbur Kern Comrade

Local community notes on births visits and engagements

Readable fragments show births at Winchester Memorial and UVA Hospital Charlottesville Tim Timothy Scott born May 25. Mrs Hottle celebrates wedding shower for Yvonne Hovermale prior to marriage to William Lockhart. Patricia Haney to receive B A in education June 5. Dorothy Ann Robinson visiting family in Winchester. Several local residents attend college events and celebrate birthdays and anniversaries.

Raymond Alfred Hottle Paper Mill Road Timothy Scott Winchester Memorial Hospital Richard Michael Fairmont Ave Yvonne Hovermale William Lockhart

Calendar of Events listings and church notices

Calendar items for May and June include a 5 p.m. yard party at Bry arly School for P T A. An 8 p.m. hymn sing at Paynes Chapel Methodist Church Ridgeway West Virginia. A 8 p.m. service for George Washington Metal ne. May 31 features a 7 p.m. First EUB Church Loy Bulg at War Memorial and 7:30 p.m. Board of Control of Excings Child on Commerce St.

D.S.T Paynes Chapel Methodist Church Ridgeway W. Va Loy- Bulg War Memorial Board of Control of Excings Commerce St

War Memorial Building Platter Party Saturday Night

A TAC Platter Party is scheduled at the War Memorial Building from 7 30 to 11 p m on Saturday. Residents are invited to enjoy a diverse DJ set and refreshments. The event aims to raise community spirit and support local talent.

Local Student James M Miller Jr Receives Oberlin Scholarship

James M Miller Jr son of James M Miller and wife of South Street earned 1050 in scholarships for 1960 61 at Oberlin Conservatory of Music Oberlin Ohio as a freshman voice major He graduates Handley High School and served as organist at First Evangelical United Brethren Church He led Winchester Christian Youth and studied piano with Kathryn McCartney He will join his father at Miller Auto Sales after June 12 for the summer.

James M. Miller, Jr James M Miller South St Oberlin Conservatory of Music Oberlin Oho Handley High School First Evangelical United Brethren Church Winchester Christian Youth Kathleen McCartney Miller Auto Sales William Boyd Ramey, Jr William B. Ramy Lebanon Valley College Student Christian Association Delta Tau Chi Service Organization James Wood High School

Piano Recital at Grace Lutheran Church

Students of Mr and Mrs Jean Pasuget presented a piano recital at Grace Lutheran Church Clarion notes highlighted formal pieces and avoided dance elements in the program.

Jean Pasuget Grace Lutheran Church

Macedonia WSCS Officers Installed

Mrs. W. A. Fisher of Gainesboro will install officers of the Macedonia Women’s Society of Christian Service Sunday at 7 30 p m in a candlelight service at the church. Officers include Granville Profitt president and Patsy Parker secretary among others with roles in promotion social relations youth and missionary education.

W. A. Fisher Gainesboro Mission Education Winchester Methodist Church Macedonia Women’s Society of Christian Srvice Granville Profitt Charles Affleck Patsy Parker J. W. Sumption Glen Borrer J. W. Newcome Loring Wright, Sr Elwood Willis Arthur Armel J. W. Sum Supplies John R. Holler Earl Borror

Births May 27 in Strasburg A girl for Giles Colson Giles

A daughter was born May 27 to Mr and Mrs Luther Col son Giles Jr in Strasburg. The mother is the former Shirley Troxell.

Harold F. Hunter ,Jr Clark Drive Rome David Bruce Luther Colson Giles, Jr Strasburg

Winners in Warren County Flower Show

The Warren County Flower Show awarded blue ribbons to Mrs. Thornton Bryarly for Classic Elegance and to Mrs. Harold Brown for Summer Forecast. Mrs. Hugh Crisman won three yellow ribbons for Summer Forecast rag petals and Nature's Wonders. Susie Bryarly, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bryarly, earned a yellow ribbon in Nature's Wonders class for children peony specimens, with Mrs Crisman also receiving a blue. Brown is with Old Fredericktown Garden Club. Crisman and Bryarly belong to Lord Fairfax Garden Club.

Thornton Bryarly Harold Brown Hugh Crisman Susie Bryarly Crisman Bryarly Brown

Sidewalk Cafe Fashion Show Models Listed for Event

The catalogue of models includes Grove and Mrs Massie Jr Margaret Hodgson Mrs J W Arthur Jr Mrs Victor Albright Mrs Lewis M Allen Miss Sally Bell and Miss Cathy Riley from Wonder s Miss Boyd Hammond Mrs Thomas Monahan and Mrs Marshall Boyd Worth s Mrs Alva Richards and Mrs William Gent y from Peter Pan Miss Brenda Murphy Miss Elise Hortenstine and Miss Aimee Gibson. Tickets may also be purchased at Worth s.

Local Group Wins Interclub At Strasburg

The Old Fredericktown Garden Club captured the blue ribbon in the Interclub class at the Massanutten Garden Club Flower Show in Strasburg on May 17. Members on the winning arrangement were Mrs. Thomas Whitham, Mrs. Joseph Butler, Mrs. Ralph Slaughter, and Mrs. Ray Robinson. The Lord Fairfax Garden Club won the white ribbon with arrangement by Mrs. Allen Koman and Mrs. Leon Slav in. Koman earned a red in Play Hour while Slavin took a red in Vesters and a blue in iris in the Horticulture class.

Fredericktown

Etiquette Q and A on Weddings and Gifts

Reader asks about bringing a three year old to a cousin's wedding and keeping quiet. Also whether a wife should receive a gift when a desk set is given to a guest of honor. and whether to bring a gift to a golden wedding anniversary reception. Answers advise child okay with quiet behavior, corsage for wife of honoree, and no obligation to give at the reception though sending a gift in advance is preferred.

Well dressed babies demand comfort and care in fashion

Dorothy Roe notes baby wear now prioritize germ free fabrics that are washable and gentle on skin. Designers favor soft cotton and knit garments avoiding tightness, scratchiness, and heavy laundering while balancing fashion and functionality for infants.

Gossard Wins Virginia Scholarship for 1960 61

Charlie Gossard of Stephens City earns a $500 University of Virginia scholarship for 1960 61. He worked with the Smithsonian Institution in Washington summers and serves as editor of the James Wood yearbook and president of Beta Club. He ranks in the upper ten percent and has reported for the Winchester Evening Star. He graduates James Wood on June 8 and plans to attend UVA in the fall.

Charlie Gossard Herman S. Gossard Stephens City University of Virginia Smithsonian Institute of Washington James Wood Winchester Evening Star

Lesson in English By W. L. Gordon Recidivism and mispronunciation notes

Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon explains common mispronunciations and misspellings. It defines recidivism as repeated or habitual relapse into crime and notes the role of parole officers in preventing it among parolees.

W. L. Gordon

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