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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1960

Page

6

Miss Joan Nicholson Weds Jack Rodney Kerr at Grace Lutheran

Miss Joan G Nicholson of this city married Jack Rodney Kerr on October 1 at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. The couple’s families and friends attended a ceremony with palms and chrysanthemums followed by a reception. The bride, graduate of George Washington High School and Winchester Hospital School of Nursing, will live at 502 West Cork Street with Mr Kerr, employed by the U S Army Corps of Engineers.

Joan Nicholson Jack Rodney Kerr Joan G. Nicholson Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Miss Nicholson Elizabeth C. Nicholson Alexandria Mr. Kerr Samuel Kerr William E. Eisenberg George Washington High School Winchester Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Handley High School Elon College Elon N.C United States Corps of Engineers Richmond Cork St

John O Marsh Jr Speaks at BPW District 7 Meet in Virginia

Leesburg resident John O Marsh Jr guest spoke at the fall meeting of District 7 Virginia Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs at Middleburg’s Middlebury Center. He discussed communism and was introduced by club president Mrs Henry Lowry.

John O. Marsh, Jr BPW Leesburg Virginia Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Middlebir Unity Center Middleburg Marsh Henry Lowry PBW Club The Institute For American Strategy Lawrence Lichliter District 7 Cornelia Adair Raflo’s of Lichliter Kenneth Henry Fulton Evans R. B. Early Betty Lou Bradfield Virginia Hummer Edith Rogers Mary Thompson Lucille Flaherty Julia Beaver Linette Spicer Vashti Allen Allen Gaunt

Please Phone Your Social Items To Nancy Pennypacker

Local social items demand calls to Nancy Pennypacker at MO 2-3878 for notices, engagements, and society updates.

Nancy Pennypacker

Calendar of events October 11 12 Multiple meetings listed

Calendar entries for October 11 and 12 include 3 45 p m Century Club with Mrs Leslie Bell 4 p m Millwood Country Club 7 30 p m Round Hill PTA 7 30 p m American Legion chapter A with Mrs Edward Goss 8 p m Kernstown PTA 8 p m Alcoholics Anonymous at Baptist Church 8 p m Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Hiram Lodge No 21 AF AM at Masonic Lodge October 12 10 30 a m Board of Winchester Day Nursery 12 15 p m Kiwanis Club at George Washington Hotel 1 30 p m Stephenson Social Club at Methodist Church 2 p m Board of Colonial Garden Club with Mrs Richard Lucas 2 30 p m Old Fredericktown Garden Club with Mrs Robert Burkholder 7 30 p m Touchdown Club Board at James Wood 7 30 p m Robinson PTA 7 30 p m Advisory Board Henry William Evans Home 8 p m B’Nai S isterhood of Beth El at Temple 8 p m Duplicate Bridge at Golf Club 8 p m Gainesboro Fire Co at fire hall

Century Club Leslie Bell Millwood Country Club Round Hill American Legion Edward Goss Kernstown P.T Alcoholics Anonymous Baptist Church Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Hiram Lodge No. 21 AF & AM Masonic Lodge Board of Winchester Day Nursery Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Stephenson Methodist Church Board of Colonial Garden Club Richard Lucas Old Fredericktown Robert Burkholder Touchdown Club James Wood Robinson P.T

Senior Citizens Open House and Community Classes Night

Tuesday schedule lists 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Senior Citizens Open House. Evening programs at 7:30 include Girl Scout Training, Speak-up Jaycee, and Football Officials. 8 p.m. Senior Citizens Club meeting. Teenage Lounge Closed.

Senior Citizens Open Senior Citizens Club

Miss Gaither Engaged to Ernest Braxton

Mr and Mrs Arthur G Gaithers of 656 N Cameron St announce the engagement of their daughter San Louise to Ernest Earl ton, son of Mrs Lillian Vivian Braxton of Harpers Ferry West Virginia. San Louise is a Douglas High School graduate class of 1959. Ernest Braxton is a Shepherd College student and has served seven years as a veterinarian assistant in Charles Town West Virginia.

Arthur G. Gaithers N. Cameron St San Louise Ernest Earlton Lillian Vivian Braxton Harpers Ferry W. Va Gaither Douglas High School Braxton Shepherd College Charles Town

Girls Athletic Association marks 40th anniversary

At the October business meeting at the War Memorial Building Miss Lucille Sencindiver announced a dinner at the Coal Hearth on October 20 in celebration of the association s 40th anniversary. A card party is planned for October 26 with Mrs Nathaniel Smith reporting committee progress.

Girls Athletic Association War Memorial Building Lucille Sencindiver Nathaniel Smith

Beta Sigma Phi Coffee Hour Brings Rushes Together

Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a Friday coffee hour at Mrs. James Tubbesing home to help new rushes meet sorority members and establish acquaintances.

Epsilon Chapter Beta Sigma Phi James Tubbesing

Little Garden Club Holds October Meeting Workshop

The Little Garden Club will meet Friday at 1 30 p m with Mrs Ryland Washington at the Winchester Club in the Pine Room. The program is a workshop with assigned groups titled Welcome to Autumn Weekend Guests.

Little Garden Club Ryland Washington Winchester Golf Cluch Pine Room

Turner Ashby U D C October Meeting Set

The Turner Ashby Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet October 13 at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Donald C. Towlen hosting on Merrimans Lane.

Turner Ashby The United Daughters of the Confederacy Donald C. Towlen Merrimans Lane

U C T Rummage Sale At Braddock Street

The United Commercial Travelers announce a rummage sale on October 14 and 15 at 22 S Braddock St. Friday hours are 9 a.m. to 8 30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call MO 2 6421 for items to be picked up.

United Commercial Travelers S. Braddock St

Colonial Garden Club Executive Board Meets Wednesday

The Colonial Garden Club executive board will meet on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at 1311 Handley Ave with Mrs. Richard Lucas.

The Colonial Garden Club Richard Lucas Handley Ave

Hymn Sing at Salem Church of the Brethren Oct 16

The Salem Church of the Brethren near Stephens City invites the public to a Hymn Sing on October 16 at 7 30 p m Congregational singing and special numbers will be featured with Kenneth Shewbridge as the leader.

Salem

Gainesboro WSCS to Meet Thursday Evening at Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Gainesboro Church will hold its usual monthly meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. at the church with Mrs. Virginia DeHaven as leader.

Woman's Society of Christian Service of Gainesboro Church Virginia DeHaven

Winchester Polio Clinic Sponsored by Jaycees

The Winchester Jaycees sponsor a free polio clinic at the Winchester Health Department on Thursday and Friday evenings. Free polio shots will be given from 7 to 9 p.m. each night, and immunized children will receive ice cream cones from the Jaycees.

Winchester Jaycees Winchester Health Department Jaycees Winchester Health Dept N. Braddock &I

Montague Avenue Rummage Sale Benefit Notice

A rummage sale will be held Friday and Saturday at 212 N Cameron St to benefit the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Montague Avenue Methodist Church. Proceeds support church outreach.

N. Cameron St Woman’s Society of Christian Service Montague Avenue Methodist Church

Robinson PTA Meeting Offers Babysitting and Refreshments

The Robinson Memorial Parent Teachers Association schedules a Wednesday 7:30 meeting. Babysitters for preschool through grade school will be provided and refreshments served by the hospitality committee. all patrons are welcome.

Robinson Memorial Parent\-Teachers Association

Round Hill PTA Meeting Tonight at 7 30

Round Hill Parent-Teacher Association meets tonight at the school at 7:30 p m. Babysitting will be provided on site at the school.

Round Hill Parent - Teachers Association

Women of the Moose Hold Regular Meeting With Entertainment

The Women of the Moose plan a regular meeting at the Moose home on Thursday evening at 8 p.m. Special entertainment features two monologues by Mrs. Charles Milton, one of which she authored.

Women of the Moose Moose Home Charles Milton

Evans Home Advisory Board Meeting Schedule

The Henry William Evans Home Advisory Board will hold its annual meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Home. All members are urged to attend. The American Legion Auxiliary Conrad Hoover Unit 21 meets tonight at 7 30 p m with Mrs Edward Goss at 118 E Clifford St.

Henry William Evans American Legion Auxiliary Conrad Hoover Edward Goss E. Clifford St

Eat That Parsley For Vitamins A B And C

Parsley offers vitamins A B and C in a leafy garnish. Nutrients support eye and skin health and boost immunity in small culinary servings.

Local Births and Funeral Guests Highlight Stephens City Week

Out of town visitors attended funeral services for Mrs. Hunter McGuire in Washington while Stephens City families welcomed newborns Kevin Lynn and Gail Ann Durr and Penny Jean Oates. Other notices include homecomings, baptisms, and hospital stays among local residents and relatives.

Hunter McGuire Alexis McCone Julian Lindsey Augusta Conrad Washington John Hendrick John Carolina Carson Front Royal

Girls State reports Kernstown PTA meeting tonight

Kernstown Parent Teachers Association will meet at the school tonight at 8 p.m. The program focus is Girls State reports and local activities.

Kernstown Parent-Teachers Association

Centenary United Church Synod Meeting Set for Oct 11

The Shenandoah Valley Area of the Potomac Synod of the United Church of Christ will hold a fall meeting at Centenary United Church of Christ on Oct 11. Registration starts at 3 30 p m and the session runs to 9 30 p m with pastors and reps from Evangelical and Reformed churches in the Valley area present. The theme is Space Speed Spirit with talks on Christian Education Stewardship and The Church and the Ministry. The opening is by Rev Henry W Korinth and closing service by Rev Edouard H Taylor of Harrisonburg. The Women's Guild will serve the evening meal.

Shenandoah Valley Potomac Synod of the United Church 0 Christ Paul E. Strauch Bruce G. Kriete Henry W. Korinth Edouard H. Taylor Harrisonburg Women's Guild of Cenotenary Church

Mueller, Chicago Sun-Times editor, dies at 54

William A. Mueller 54 an assistant managing editor of the Chicago Sun Times died Monday from a heart attack.

Chicago William A. Mueller Chicago Sun- Times

Births Report for October 8 and 9

Birth notices honor three families with newborn girls and a boy. Elbha Virginia Edwards’s daughter born to Mr and Mrs Lee Addi at Route 2. Karla Michelle Leake born to Mr and Mrs Eugene Albert Leake at Route 5 Greenwood Heights. Janet Marie Shifflett born to Mr and Mrs Irvin Junior Shifflett Route 2.

Lee Addison Butler Butler Elbha Virginia Edwards Eugene Albert Leake Greenwood Heights Karla Michelle Leake Misa Gretna Mae Grover Senior Myers, Jr Berryville

Duties of a maid of honor in a wedding

The maid of honor assists the bride by adjusting veil and train, holds the bouquet, walks the aisle, supports the bride during the ceremony, and may carry the groom’s ring in a double-ring ceremony. She also serves as a witness who signs the marriage certificate. Bread and rolls are served with or after soup in dinner courses.

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