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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1962

Page

8

Peggy Lou Dinges Engaged to Warren Bloxom

Mr and Mrs Raymond C Dinges announce the engagement of their daughter Peggy Lou to Warren E Bloxom Am2 son of Mr and Mrs Paul S Bloxom of Harrisburg Pa The couple met while he was stationed in Norfolk with the United States Navy Miss Dinges a 1962 James Wood High School graduate Mr Bloxom a 1958 William Penn High School graduate plans a fall wedding.

Raymond C. Dinges Peggy Lou Warren E. Bloxom Am2 Paul S. Bloxom Harrisubrg, Pa Miss Dinges James Wood High School Bloxom William Penn High School Harrisburg Norfolk United States Navy E. Edward Shiley Earl W. Shiley Stephens City Westminister Choir College Princeton N. J Salem Church of the Brethren James Wood

Community Notes from Winchester Area Visit and Club News

Mrs. Goldia Wisecarver and Miss Evelyn Richard return from Edina Minnesota after a week. Members of the Day Chapter and Auxiliary entertain patients at Newton D Baker Hospital Ward 115 in Martinsburg with cigarettes distributed. Various locals attend Founders Day events and church activities. Mary Baldwin College events involve Janet Lee Shiley. Westminster Choir College plans noted. Lutheran Church circles list meeting schedules by location and leader.

Newton D. Baker Hospital Martinsburg W. Va Commander Johns Joe Luttrell Loring Ritter Ambrose Pearl Lewis Barbara Cooley Sarah Suttler Charles Bish Staunton Mary Baldwin College Janet Lee Mary Baldwin

Miss Emily Fritts Weds Dan Davis

Mrs May V Fritts of 209 W Boscawen St announces the marriage of her daughter Emily Rob in to Dan R Davis of Los Angeles California. The wedding occurred last summer and Emily is a high school graduate and former art student. She worked for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co for two years and now with Aerospace Corp in Anglewood Calif. Dan is the son of Buck and the late Mrs Davis of Los Angeles attended LA City College before three years in the U S Army Air Corps. He now works for Standard Oil Co in Blue Calif. They reside at 113 Rosecrans Ave Manhattan Beach California.

May V. Fritts W. Boscawen St Emily Robin Dan R. Davis Los Angeles Cali Davis Lloyd Martin Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Aerospace Corp Anglewood Calif Buck Davis Los Angeles City College United Stats Army Ae Corps Standard Oil Co Blue Calif Rosecrans Ave Manhattan Beach

Winchester AARP Meeting Set at South End Fire Hall

Winchester AARP will hold its monthly meeting at the South End Fire Hall Thursday at 7 30 p m A speaker from the AARP Insurance Office Washington will discuss the Hospitalization Plan open to members 62 and up to 65 and others. The program includes other member benefits and invites Winchester Frederick County residents aged 55 and older and Valley area members to attend.

Winchester American Association of Retired Persons South End Aarp Insurance Office Washington Winchester Frederick County AARP Valley

Gore Fire Co. Annual Meeting Set for November 5

The Gore Fire Co. will hold its annual meeting November 5 at the fire hall at 8 p.m. Officers and directors will be elected. The company conducted routine business at last night’s meeting.

The Gore Fire Co

Cheddar Cheese Protein Aim for Four Servings

If you are counting on cheddar cheese to supply the protein for a meal you should use at least half a pound of the cheese to make four servings of the main dish. This guidance emphasizes cheese as a primary protein source in a four serving plan.

Welltown MYF Rummage and Bake Sale

The Welltown Methodist Youth Fellowship hosts a rummage sale at 22 S Braddock St on Friday and Saturday. Sale opens at 8 45 a m each day with a bake sale Saturday benefiting the Welltown Methodist Youth Fellowship.

S. Braddock St Welltown Methodist

Calendar of Events October 2 to 3 in Winchester

The calendar lists events on October 2 and 3 including board meetings at 7:30 p.m., several lodge activities at the War Memorial Building and Elks Home, Alcoholics Anonymous at the Baptist Church, Kiwanis at George Washington Hotel, Junior Century Club at Winchester Golf Club, Company K, duplicate bridge, and BPOE Lodge 867 meetings.

Eagles Loyal Order of Moose Camera Club War Memorial Building Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Baptist Church Civic League Hardold Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Junior Century Club Winchester Golf Club Duplicate Bridge Lodge BPOE Elks Home

Evening Club Meetings and Activities Schedule

War Memorial Building hosts a camera club at 7 30 p m. The Chamber of Commerce course and the Girl Scouts meet at 7 30 p m. Home Demonstration Club hat instruction at 9 30 a m. Baseball Officials Lounge opens at 7 30 p m.

Chamber of Commerce Girl Scouts

Sunshine Club at Braddock Street Church

The Sunshine Club of Braddock Street Methodist Church meets Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Mrs. Ashby Stouffer will lead the devotional. Mrs. H S Barr Sr will share details of her trip abroad.

Sunshine Club Braddock Street Methodist Church Ashby Stouffer H. S. Barr, Sr

South End Fire Company to Inspect New Seagrave Truck

Five members of the South End Fire Company were chosen to visit Seagrave Fire Equipment in Columbus, Ohio, this weekend to inspect the new truck. The truck is set for delivery on October 15 and will be outfitted immediately. An open house for the public will be scheduled after its arrival. A committee was named to plan a New Year’s dance for members, wives and friends.

South End Fire Company Seagrave Fire Equipment Co Columbus Ohio

Ludwig Bemelmans Dies at 64 Writer and Illustrator

New York AP report states Ludwig Bemelmans died Monday at age 64 of cancer. The Austrian born author of My War With the U.S.A. served in the U.S. Army in World War I and was known for antiwar satires.

New York Ludwig Bemelmans Bemelmans U.S.A U.S

Six Old Romney Homes Open for Tour Oct. 6-7

The 2nd Annual House Tour in Romney West Virginia presents six historic homes open on October 6 and 7. Notable sites include Stone House built circa 1790 and Riverside dating to about 1770 with ties to early settlers and Fort Henry relief. The tour highlights antique furniture and period textiles.

Riverside William Foreman Romney Captain Forman Fort Henry Wheeling R. S. Kuykendall West Virginia Route 50 John Henry Parker, Jr Sloan-Parker Richard Sloan William Forman Romany Sycamore Dale Paul Williams David Gibson

Mrs. Sirbaugh Heads Red Cross Motor Corps

Mrs. Forrest Sirbaugh named chairman of the Red Cross Motor Corps in Winchester Frederick County Chapter. A registered nurse trained at Winchester Memorial Hospital, she has served since 1927 in Winchester and leads as a former TB association president. She aims to recruit and train more volunteers and records last year’s nearly thousand hours of service and over 15000 miles driven.

Forrest Sirbaugh Red Cross Motor Corps Ben Belchie Winchester-Frederick County Sirbaugh Red Cross Winchester Memorial Hospital Buckingham County Winchester Handley High School First Baptist Church Northern Virginia Tuberculosis Association

Miss Virginia to Lead Winchester Red Feather Parade

Patricia Jean of Richmond will headline Winchester Red Feather parade at 8 p.m. Thursday as part of the Winchester Frederick Community Chest drive. Miss Red Feather Sherry Ensogna rides the second division float donated by Dee's Displays. riding groups and local riders include Eastern Panhandle Saddle Club Martinsburg and Kathy Headley on Tart the pony.

Virginia Patricia Jeanne Richmond Winchester Winchester-Frederick Woody O’hara Red Feather Sherry Ensogna Dee Nain Eastern Panhandle Saddle Club Martinsburg Valley Riders Berryville Opequon Saddle Club Stephens City Marguerite Carter Kathy Headley Rodney Levi Arthur Smith John Reid Philip D. Rinker Joe O'Hara O'Hara Chest Headquarters

Stonewall District Ruritan Club Meeting Set at Stonewall School

The Stonewall District Ruritan Club will meet at Stonewall School on Thursday at 7 30 p m. A meal will be served by the mothers of Boy Scout Troop 46.

Stonewall District Ruritan Club Stonewall School Boy Scout Troop 46

Red Cross Volunteer Training Initiative Cited

A program aims to recruit enroll and train volunteers to serve the community when called by the Red Cross or other agencies. The effort focuses on building readiness for emergency response and coordinated aid delivery.

Red Cross

Tax Revision Bill Up for Final House Action

The House prepares final action on President Kennedy's tax revision bill featuring a 7 percent investment tax credit. It now carries a net loss of about 545 million dollars annually after Senate changes including dropping a 20 percent withholding on dividends and interest. The compromise replaces withholding with reporting requirements for payments over 10 dollars, expected to raise 275 million annually, while egg size note irrelevant to the bill.

Washington House Kennedy Erie Senate Treasury Department Internal Revenue Service

Merchants Set Annual Meeting Next Tuesday

The Winchester Retail Merchants Association will hold its annual membership meeting and election of officers next Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the George Washington Hotel. A dinner will precede the general meeting with plans for the Christmas shopping season store hours parades parking project and traffic.

Winchester Retail Merchants Association George Washington Hotel

Havana Radio Reports Killings In Las Villas Province

Havana radio said three counter-revolutionaries were killed and seven others captured in Las Villas Province. The broadcast monitored in Key West claimed the men were accused of slaying three farmers and noted seven more members were captured.

Key West Fla Havana Radio Las Villas

Boned and rolled rump roast aids easy carving

A boned and rolled rump roast simplifies slicing for beginners. The note suggests this method to help Dad who may feel self conscious or grumble while carving and serving the roast.

Front Royal Attorney to Face Charges in Bankruptcy Case

A hearing is set for October 15 in Harrisonburg for Front Royal attorney Richard N. Brooke charged with fraudulently aiding in a false bankruptcy claim. A federal grand jury indicted Brooke for aiding William Everett Bolon and Polly Sylvia Mahon in a false oath before a Winchester notary in a bankruptcy proceeding.

Abingdon Harrisonburg Richard N. Brooke Brooke William Everett Bolon Polly Sylvia Mahon Winchester Notary

Rites Tomorrow For Va. Writer Rutherfoord Goodwin

Funeral plans are set for Rutherfoord Goodwin 61 author of Williamsburg in Virginia in Williamsburg at Bruton Parish Church. He died after a long illness in Williamsburg following a career with Colonial Williamsburg Inc. and involvement with the restoration project led by his father the Rev Dr W A R Goodwin and John D Rockefeller Jr.

Williamsburg Bruton Parish Rutherfoord Goodwin

Leftover Tomato and Macaroni Swiss Steak Aid

If tomato remains from Swiss steak mix with cooked elbow macaroni and top with grated cheese for a simple reheated dish. The instruction suggests using remaining tomato to create a quick cheese topped pasta side.

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Peggy Lou Dinges Warren Bloxom Porschhals Goldia Wisecarver Evelyn Richard Edina Minn Deloris Haughen Ethel B. Sager Emmonds Sager, Jr City Hazel Foreman Orono Maine Wayne Phillips Ridgely, W. Va Strother Tagg) Skiley III Shenandoah Ave Strother Shiley, Jr Evelyn Hillyard Ross Ave Lutheran Church Circle Meetings Kenneth Lamp Val. Vista Hgts Augustill Martin Strebel Boyce Russell T. Hupp Lawrence Letzkus Valley Ave Daniel Kinter W. S. McLintock W. Whitlock Ave M.B. Clowe, Sr William Mallory Parkway Roy Wicks Paul Miller Wentworth Dr William Black, Jr Rolly Wicknan Fox Drive L. S. G. Miller Rex Simpson Valley Mill Road Evelyn Lowery Elmer Nixon Richard Petonoke Emily Fritts Dan Davis Winchester Aarp Welltown Myf Rummage Sale AAA Black Board of Control Ae Nena Ae 1336 Commerce Stewart A. DeHaven W. Glenadd Handley Ave Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Baltimore Braddock St. Church H. M. Layman Eddie Lillis Lester McKee Winton Pope Bud Rainsberger Gaunt Old Romney Homes Ringgold J. R. Kirk Susan Arnold Manning Williams Mrs. Sirbaugh Mrs. Forrest Sirbaugh Stonewall District Ruritan Club Cather’s S. Loudoun St Betty’s Beauty Shop Havana Front Royal Attorney the Commercial & Savings Bank Souemsuy Selby
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