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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1961

Page

6

Methodists Rally for Higher Education in Virginia

The Front Royal rally at Randolph-Macon Academy seeks support across Virginia for the Vir Conference education program. About 2,000 attendees from 109 churches are expected to join in a program with the Randolph-Macon Academy Band and Glee Club and remarks by Bishop Patt Neff Garber and Dr Rob Parker.

Ster Methodists Randolph-Macon Academy Front Royal Virginia Ran- Macon F Junior Wesley Virginia Wesleyan College Norfolk Sémy Patt Neff Garber Rob. Parker Richmond Raymond Tamkin Stras W. B. Truban Woodstock E. Harold Rowe Gainesboro

James Hutton Speaks at Kernstown PTA Meeting

James V. Hutton of Frederick County Schools spoke at the Kernstown PTA meeting Tuesday night. He described testing and guidance programs used in Frederick County Schools and screened a related film. Attendance reached 40, with Mrs. Connor's 3rd Grade class winning the Attendance Award.

James V. Hutton Frederick County Schools Kernstown Parent-Teachers Association Russell Patterson Hutton Frederick County Connor Robert Parnell Lennie Kincaid

TAC Committee Chairmen Meet

The first meeting of the Teen Age Club’s new committee chairmen was held Tuesday at the War Memorial Building. Jim Barnett outlined duties and obligations of each chair, and plans for future projects were discussed.

Tuesda War Memorial Jim Barnett

Miss Bennett Speaks at Old Frederick Garden Club Meeting

Miss Martha Bennett daughter of Dr and Mrs Bradford Bennett spoke on A Day at Nature Camp at the Winchester Golf Club where Mrs Randolph Larrick hosted. The club earned a red ribbon in the Inter-Club Class My Twilight Rose at the Garden Club of Virginia Rose Show last week.

Martha Bennett Bradford Bennett Fredericktown Garden Club Winchester Golf Club Randolph Larrick Virginia Donald Stewart Lemuel Brown Paul Haldeman Jesse Clore Stewart

McKown Renamed President of Millwood Club

Gilbert McKown of Berryville was re elected president of the Millwood Country Club at the annual meeting. Conroy Wilson was re elected vice president Mrs Arthur Weiss secretary and Benjamin Harrison treasurer and manager. Four new board members were elected to replace four expiring terms Mrs Weiss Mrs George W Burwell Mrs Stuart Brown and David Donovan. The retiring members were Mrs Roland Mitchell Mrs William Tupper George P Greenhalgh Jr and G Kenneth Levi. Harrison reported 26 new members this year and the club’s total membership rose to 199.

Gilbert McKown Berryville Millwood

50th Wedding Anniversary For Mr and Mrs J W White

Mr and Mrs J W White of Mechanicsburg PA celebrate their 50th anniversary. They wed in Winchester on September 4 1911. the bride was Nellie Deavers. They have four children and six and more. A reception was held at the home of their son Leo White in Harrisburg.

J. W. White Mechanicsburg Winchester Gardner B. Hillyard

Calendar of events for October highlights local clubs and sales

October events include BPW and Jaycee meetings at local venues, several fraternal and bridge gatherings, and Royal Arch at City Hall. The parish council rummage sale runs October 14 at Sacred Heart Church with a Romney House Tour and multiple arts shows and club meetings in the afternoon and evening.

George Washington Hotel Jaycee Lee Jackson Duplicate Bridge Woodmen of the World Fraternal Order of Eagles John Dove Royal Arch City Hall Catholic Women Sacred Heart Church Romney W. Va Gibbons St Quarles School AAUW

War Memorial Building Weekend Lounge and Dance Schedule

Open lounge Friday 7 30 to 11 p m at the War Memorial Building. Saturday 7 30 to 11 p m Jaycee Youth Activities Dance planned.

Jaycee

Dr Ward to Speak at First Presbyterian Services

Dr William B Ward of Richmond will lead a series of First Presbyterian Church services from Sunday 8 p.m. through Thursday. He serves Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church and has pastored churches in Charleston Orange Madison Elkins and Spartanburg. He studied at Davidson Union Theological Seminary Yale Edinburgh and Jerusalem and holds a Doctor of Divinity from Davis and Elkins. Topics include The Art of Contentment God s Own People The Meaning of the Cross Christian Faith in the Space Age and The Resurrection and the Life Everlasting. Luncheon meetings will run noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday in Christ Episcopal Parish Hall. Public invited.

William B. Ward Richmond First Presbyterian Church Christ Episcopal Parish Hall The Presbyterian Church Ward Charles Ritter John S. Scully Russell L. Bell Philip N. Hunter William H. Lawrence

Misused words guide on awkward phrasing

A usage note highlights a common error in English where writers say We placed his fortune at their disposition. The recommendation is to tighten to at their disposal to convey correct meaning and concision.

It's Your Decision Dear Abby Advice

A reader asks about paying for companionship and whether it is acceptable for a woman to treat a man to outings. Abby replies that if both parties agree and are satisfied with the arrangement there is nothing wrong with it.

Dear Abby and Dear Feeling style exchange

A reader defends not blaming a young woman for discarding old pie tins and notes a costly lesson for both mother and daughter. The column then advises how to handle rumors of a teen birth and suggests asking the person involved if she matters to you, otherwise it is not your business.

Abby

Memory Versus Forgetting Lesson Rumors Hit Courtroom

A terse note mocks the idea of forgetting as mastery and declares a warning to an unnamed counterpart. The playful jab hints at a public dispute about memory and discretion without naming individuals or events.

Local notes praise students and new births in Winchester area

Visitor Donna Jordan stops at Sky line Caverns near Front Royal. Henry Hort enstine Jr. earns National Merit Commendation for top two percent. Births include Kimberly Gay McDonald and Dawn Celeste Nuri. Stork showers honor Mrs Thuston Collins. Bruce Austin Luttrell born October 10. Travel news recalls Mr and Mrs Lind say visiting Scotland and Preswick.

Henry Glassell Hortenstine John C. Hortenstine Hawthorne Virginia Episcopal School Lynchburg Harry Branson Luttrell Clearbrook Bruce Austin Winchester Memorial Hospital Luttrell Mary Lee Haun

Births Reported for Local Families in Leesburg Strasburg and Edinburg

TO MR AND MRS Harold Thomas Blackburn Leesburg a girl Mrs Blackburn is the former Miss Ann Elizabeth Hall. TO MR AND MRS George Richard Johnson Strasburg a boy Mrs Johnson is the former Miss Juanita Kay Spitler. TO MR AND MRS John Frederick Funk Middle Road a girl Margaret Norbertta. Mrs Funk is the former Miss Geradline Effie Kraft. as Stultz Edinburg a girl Cher lyn Lynn. Mrs Jultz is form er Miss Catherine Mauch.

Harold Thomas Blackburn Leesburg Blackburn Ann Elizabeth Hall George Richard Johnson Strasburg Johnson Juanita Kay Spitler John Frederick Funk Middle Road Margaret Norbertta Funk Geradline Effie Kraft Stultz Edinburg Cherlyn Lynn Jultz Catherine Mauch

Receiving Compliments

A brief note advises accepting compliments graciously and without coyness. It suggests responding with a quick thank you and avoiding downplaying remarks that may make the other person doubt their judgment or withhold future compliments.

Stephens City Methodist Church Laymen's Day Observed

Stephens City Methodist Church will observe Laymen's Day Sunday at 11 a.m. Thomas A. Ewing, the Church Lay Leader, will lead. Speakers include R. E. Ayler and A. R. Marks. The service is open to the public.

I. Stephens City Methodist Church Thomas A. Ewing R. E. Ayler A. R. Marks

Century Club Meeting Pledges Musical Program

The Century Club will meet Tuesday at 3 45 p.m. with Mrs Harry K Russell and Mrs Howard Holland. Mrs Jean Carrington Cook will present a musical program.

Century Club Harry K. Russell Howard Holland Jean Carrington Cook

Winchester Clarke Garden Club Workshop Meeting

Winchester Clarke Garden Club will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Tyson Gilpin at Millwood for a workshop style session.

Winchester-Clarke Garden Club Tyson Gilpin

Hebron Church to Host James Wood Principal as Speaker

James C. Gordon principal of James Wood High School will speak at the Evening Worship Service at 7 30 p m Sunday at Hebron Baptist Church in Gore.

James C. Gordon James Wood High School Hebron Baptist Church Gore

Rummage Sale At Mrs Harris Home For Women's Day

A rummage sale will be held at 15 Gibbons Street the home of Mrs Sarah Harris starting at 11 a.m. tomorrow. The event benefits Women's Day at St Pauls AME Church sponsored by Group 2 led by captain Rosa Carter.

Sarah Harris Gibbons St St. Paul’s Ame Church Rosa Carter

Fire Engulfs San Diego Apartment House

Firefighters and onlookers encircled the nearly ruined building in San Diego as a mailman arrived during rounds, forced through the crowd, and climbed to venture inside the smoke filled structure amid water and hose lines.

San Diego Calif David Lippitt

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