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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1960

Page

10

Teens Dedicate Granite Memorial Bench for Howard Wyndham Jr

Winchester teens from the Handley Football squad raised funds to donate a granite bench surrounded by shrubs in Senseng Park as a memorial to Howard Wyndham Jr. The dedication at Christ Episcopal Church was led by Rev. W Holt Souder with recipients including Peggy Wyndham and Howard's parents.

Winchester Winchester Recreation Department Senseng Park Ard Wyndham, Jr Handley W. Holt Souder Christ Episcopal Church Howard Peggy Wyndham

Instructors Named for War Memorial Fitness Classes

Jim Barnett leads a group with Miss Jacqueline Haldane Mrs. Martha Campbell director and instructors Miss Gloria Adamovsky Miss Jenny Tamplin and Miss Brenda Mooney. Classes start tomorrow at the War Memorial Building Wednesday 7 30 to 8 30 p m and daytime Thursday 9 30 to 10 30 a m. Enroll by calling MO 2 4946.

Jim Barnett War Memorial Building Jacqueline Hal

Clarke Girl Scout Fund Drive Opens

Berryville Clarke County Girl Scout Fund Drive enters high gear as 100 captains collect from five persons each. Rev Frank Q Cage of Millwood directs the drive with Mrs Robert Smalley Berryville publicity chair. A report on totals is expected early next week. The drive ends Saturday.

Berryville Clarke County Girl Scout Fund Frank Q. Cage Millwood Robert Smalley

Lord's Acre Church Sale Set for Thursday

A large sale of articles is planned by Grace Episcopal Church Meade Memorial Episcopal Church and Cunningham Chapel Parish. Roland Mitchell leads the event at Gwynne Jane's farm starting at noon with lunch by the Boyce Volunteer Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary. cattle sheep hogs and furniture are listed among items.

White Post Grace Episcopal Church Meade Memorial Episcopal Church Cunningham Chapel Roland Mitchell Gwynne Jane Boyce Volunteer Fire Dept

Two Minor Fires Reported Here Yesterday

Two small fires yesterday afternoon caused no serious damage. Richard Walker of 21 W Clifford St reported smoke from eaves. firefighters found a smoldering sofa caused by a cigarette and put it out. Later at 5:55 p.m. Sarah Zane and South End were called to 308 Virginia Ave where a short circuit in an electric stove was reported.

Richard Walker W. Clifford St. Rouss South End Sarah Zane Henry Bush Virginia Ave

Hoppers Set Skating Party and Sock Hop

The Hoppers Auto Club will hold a skating party and sock hop Thursday at the Ridgeway Roller Rinker. The event starts at 7 30 with a prize and a dance contest on the agenda. The State Department and other agencies adopted conterminous to refer to the 48 states sharing borders.

Hoppers Auto Club Ridgeway State Department Alaska Hawaii

Community Dinner at Cunningham Chapel Parish Hall

A dinner will be served late next week at Boyce Parish Hall hosted by the Bishop Tucker Guild of Cunningham Chapel Parish. Tyson Gilpin will serve as auctioneer. Church members will wrap gifts and display homemade crafts, baked goods, and Christmas ornaments. The exact date will be announced later.

Boyce Bishop Tucker

Farm Bureau Plans Series of Meetings in Frederick County

The Frederick County Farm Bureau schedules three meetings to shape policy for county, state, and national levels. The kickoff is tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at the courthouse with all farm groups present.

Farm Bureau Frederick County Farm Bureau Frederick County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Farm Bureau Office Shawnee

Moose Ritual Clinic Planned for Front Royal

Harry L. Howard, director of ritual activities for the Supreme Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose, will lead a ritual clinic in Front Royal Thursday at 8 p.m. District 3 and 4 lodges, including Front Royal 829, will attend. C. N. Brice, state membership director, also plans to be present.

Front Royal Harry L. Howard Supreme Lodge Loyal Order of Moose District 3 District 4 Front Royal Lodge Moose Annandale Alexandria Arlington Fredericksburg Warrenton Orange Woodbridge Vienna Triangle Strasburg Winchester Harrisonburg Luray Howard Moose Lodge C. N. Brice

Arthur Addresses Clearbrook VFD

J. W. Arthur Sr addressed the semi annual meeting of the Clearbrook Fire Company members at the fire hall. He spoke on county fire insurance tracing its Virginia history and describing its structure rate payments and credits. Refreshments followed the business session and reports.

J. W. Arthur, Sr Clearbrook Fire Company Virginia Frederick County

Bandit Robs Last Chance Inn in Ashton

A thief held up the Last Chance Inn in Ashton Idaho and fled with 148 dollars in cash. Local authorities urge anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.

Ashton Idaho Last Chance Inn

Winchester ball powder drives new handloading gear

The article notes Winchester-Western launching ball powder lines for rifles and pistols, listing powder numbers for light and high velocity loads, and mentioning DuPont and Hercules powders as current standards. It covers pistol powder needs, safety courses, and club shooting results.

Winchester-Western DuPont Hercules Virginia

Clarke Teachers Invited by Woman's Club Event

Clarke County Woman's Club will entertain the Clarke County Education Association Thursday evening. A reception begins at 3 p.m. at Elsenore, home of Mr and Mrs John Carr, just outside Berryville on the Charles Town road.

Clarke Woman’s Club Berryville Clarke County Woman's Club Clarke County Education Association Elsenore John Carr Charles Town Road

Plymouth colony governor

Historical reference to the Plymouth colony governor appears in a crossword style clue set. The fragment suggests answers related to common abbreviations and terms for wine and aging, with a focus on 17th century colonial governance.

Wash Basin Plymouth Colony

Titans Player Suffered Fatal Neck Injury

Howard Glenn of the New York Titans died from a broken neck after the Titans versus Oilers game in Houston. The 24 year old Louisville Mississippi native had also lived in Vancouver Washington and died about two hours after the game from spinal cord damage caused by bone fragments.

Titans Houston, Tex Howard Glenn New York Titans Glenn Louisville Miss Titan-Houston Oiler Joseph Jachimczyk Harris County Vancouver Wash Titan

Billy Cannon Moves to Second in AFL Race

Houston's Billy Cannon climbs from fifth to second in the AFL rushing standings, gaining 227 yards on 44 carries last week. Leader Dave Smith has 291 yards on 58 attempts, while George Blanda of Houston tops the scoring with 49 points.

Dallas Tex Houston Dave Smith Billy Cannon Smith Cannon George Blanda

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