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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1968
Page
8
Read about two London fashion shows showcasing Beged Or with a Mongolia lamb bolero paired to a leather maxi skirt and an Austrian 69 collection outfit with an evening gown worn over trousers in taupe ganza. Designers and manufacturers from Austria stressed contemporary tailoring.
The Fairview 4-H Club will meet at 7 30 p.m. on November 12 in the home of Mrs Betty Stelzl. Contact after 6 p.m. at 869 3266 for information on joining. The preceding officer will be Cathy White.
Tuesday Election Day events list with 1 30 p m Women's Auxiliary at Memorial Hospital, Civil Air Patrol at old Virginia Woolen Mill, Job's Daughters at Masonic Temple, Bryarly PAT at school, Optimist Club at Lee Jackson, DeMolay at Masonic Building, DAV at WMB, Duplicate Bridge at George Washington Hotel, Fraternal Order of Police at Municipal Court Room, Madison Lodge IOOF, Gore Fire Co, South End Fire Co, Eagles at home, plus Century Club with Mrs J V Arthur at 9 45 p m.
The Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department schedules its annual dinner at the War Memorial building on Thursday November 14 from 5 to 7 p m. The event is open to the public and proceeds fund a new fire truck recently bought and soon to enter service.
Six stars from The Pennsylvania Ballet perform a four part program of classical and modern ballet with mime and a Jeruselam Delivered inspired piece. The event is sponsored by VMFA Statewide Theatre Arts System Blue Ridge Chapter and takes place Wednesday at 8 15 p m at Handley High School Auditorium in Winchester Virginia.
Mrs. Nettie Ruth Dorsey announces the marriage of her daughter Delora Dorsey DeHaven to Ronald Clark Coffman of Strasburg on October 20. The ceremony at Kernstown Methodist Church was conducted by Rev. Charles Harless with the bride’s sister and brother-in-law as attendants. A reception followed at the Dorsey home in Hunting Ridge.
The piece notes leather vests and leather pants as fall separates gaining popularity for both women and men. The Winchester AARP chapter meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the War Memorial Building with James P. Borden as guest speaker. Chapter president Mrs. E W Steele asks new officers to attend a 1 15 p m briefing before the meeting.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of Round Hill United Methodist Church will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the church. A program titled Operation Know-How by district workers follows at 7:30. All women are urged to attend as the society plans a Smorgasbord supper on Saturday Nov 16 for the building fund.
A national survey finds over 90 percent of homemakers and working women maintain a daily bath or shower. Forty eight percent prefer tub baths while 27 percent choose showers, with others varying by season for winter baths and summer showers.
The Winchester Presbytery Women of the Church will hold a mid year council meeting at the Romany West Virginia Presbyterian Church on Saturday. Coffee hour runs 9 30 to 10 with sandwiches asked to be brought by members. The host church supplies salad dessert and coffee for lunch. The meeting ends shortly after noon.
The Lutheran Church Women of Grace Lutheran Church announce November group meetings. Group 1 meets November 5 at 9 45 a.m. in the Christian Strict Room with Mrs John Carr as leader. Group 2 gathers November 6 at 9 45 a.m. with Mrs Rex Simpson and Mrs C E Wilson hosting at 108 Handley. Group 3 is November 6 at 2 30 p.m. in the Christian Strict Room. Group 4, November 5 at 8 p.m., with Mrs Lloyd Broadstreet leader and Mrs Alvin Crawford host at 103 Bellview Ave. Group 5 meets November 5 at 8 p.m. with Mrs Edward Manuel leader and Mrs Manuel host at 1320 Commerce St. Group 6, November 5 at 8 p.m., led by Miss Clara Buncutter with Mrs E T Snider Sr hosting at 112 N Washington St. Group 7 November 5 at 8 p.m. with Mrs W C Fisher leader and Mrs Richard Bowers hosting at 112 S Cameron St.
The Century Club will meet Tuesday at 3 45 PM with Mrs J V Arthur.
A reader asks whether a son may require a would-be wife to undergo a virginity test before marriage. Abby sides with the woman, deeming the demand insulting and out of line. The column also answers letters on a mother questioning a daughter's dating partner about dirty nails, correcting age lies, and a family seeking relief from seven kids in nine years.
Advice explainer shows readers how to contact Abby for a personal reply and invites sending $1 for the booklet How to Write Letters for All Occasions. It lists a Los Angeles mailing address and box number with a stamped self addressed envelope suggested.
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