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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1961

Page

7

Bridge Match Winners Named at George Washington Hotel

Mrs. Howard Shockey and Mrs. Holmes won the weekly hate match for the Monday Contract Bridge Group at the George Washington Hotel. Runners-up were Mrs. Ellis Ford and Mrs. John Griffith. third place went to Mrs. E. E. Willkie and Mrs. Irvan O'Connell. fourth to Mrs. Herbert Schutte and Mrs. Grace Roberts. The next meeting is Oct 23 at 8 p.m. at the George Washington Hotel. The Winchester Contract Bridge Club meets tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the hotel, not the Golf Club.

Howard Shockey Holmes George Washington Hotel Ellis Ford John Griffith E. E. Willkie Irvan O'Connell Herbert Schutte Grace Roberts George Ae Winchester Contract Bridge Club Golf Club

Rosenberger News Briefs Highlight Local Visitors and Mexico Mills

Rosenberger brief notes visitors to the Frye and Frey households. Ralph Kreger Sr and Ralph Kremer of Vienna and Don Morningstar visited. James Loy and family from Winchester, Saray Way Frey Philip Easter and Ralph Frye also came by. Olga L Frye and Ernest Shook visited the Frye family. Puebla Mexico reportedly has 180 textile mills.

Styled-to-slim easy action pattern sale

Pattern promotional notice for a sewing pattern 4593 offering half sizes 14 to 24, with fabric yardage details, price 50 cents, plus mailing fee. Includes mailing address for Anne Adams and pattern department in New York. Highlights a Fall catalog of 100 best fashions across separates and dresses.

Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York Sp Y

Women of Moose Celebrate 8th Anniversary in Winchester

The Winchester Chapter 1367 of the Women of The Moose marked its 8th anniversary with a buffet at the Moose Home. Founded October 11, 1953, the chapter announced new members and promoted Christmas in October. Mooseheart speaker E E Brengle Jr and H C Christianson highlighted efforts benefiting Mooseheart, a children’s city and residence complex.

Winchester Women of the Moose Moose Home Kenneth Windle Moose Mooseheart Richard Flowers E. E. Brengle, Jr H. C. Christianson Church of God Lyle Simpson of Virginia Charlottesville Vincent Wilson Waynesboro Garnett Miller

Embassy Tour Set for Saturday in Alexandria

The Alexandria Junior Woman's Club hosts its 3rd Embassy Tour Saturday from 2 to 6 PM under Honorary Chairwoman Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson. Embassies include Czechoslovakia Indonesia Korea Russia Sudan Turkey Venezuela with tea at Venezuela 2 to 5 PM. Proceeds aid Santa Claus Shop and School for Handicapped Children of Northern Virginia. Tickets at embassies. Contact Mrs. Raymond Hellmuth for details.

Alexandria Lyndon B. Johnson Islamic Center Czechoslovakia Indonesia Korea Russia Sudan Turkey Venezuela Santa Claus School For Handicapped Children Northern Virginia Raymond Hellmuth Conover Place

Memorial Hospital births reach 133 in September

A total of 133 babies were born at Memorial Hospital in September, about average for the five year period. 64 boys and 69 girls. two sets of twins noted, with 605 boys and 502 girls this year, totaling 1107 births to date.

Memorial Hospital

Fall Training Program Offered By Girl Scouts

The Blue Ridge Area Girl Scout Council offers a Fall Training Program for adult volunteers. The Basic Group Leadership Course began Oct. 3 at the War Memorial Building under Mrs. Herbert Cook, totaling 16 hours of leadership training for Brownie and Intermediate level leaders.

Blue Ridge Area Girl Scout Council Herbert Cook War Memorial Building Kenneth Schultz Eloise Rhodes Richard McKee Wilbur Moffett Richard Ven

Dear Abby Readers Question Family Life and Habits

Dear Abby letters discuss marital balance and work hours, wedding debt, consumer purchases, and advice for young couples starting out. The column includes concerns about husbands busy with work, parental influence on finances, and teen relationships.

Abby

Sunday School at 10 and Church Service at 11 in Brucetown

Community notices list Sunday School at 10 a.m. and church service at 11 a.m. led by Rev. William R. Withers. Local visits reference Mrs D J O Connell attending a District 6 Teachers Meeting in Harrisonburg and several families visiting relatives in Brucetown and neighboring towns.

Brucetown William R. Withers D. J. O'Connell District 6 Harrisonburg Russell McAboy Eddie McAboy Edgar Smallwood Charles Town W. Va Grover Teets Welltown Pike Andy Whitacre W. B. Castleman Melvin Castleman Lysle Markle Milwaukee Wis John Fisher Winchester

Mrs Burchfield Speaks at Lord Fairfax Garden Club

Mrs James Burchfield of Leesburg was the guest speaker at the Winchester Golf Club meeting, speaking on Unusual Material for Flower Arrangements. Hostess Mrs Earl Crosser oversaw the event as members discussed selling dried arrangements tomorrow at the Colonial Arts and Craft Shop on West Piccadilly Street. the club has produced 79 arrangements.

James Burchfield’ of Leesburg Lord Fairfax Garden Club Winchester Golf Club Earl Crowser Colonial Arts and Craft Shop W. Piccadilly St

Social notes from local residents visit and weekend stays

Mrs William Hildebrand and three sons along with Mr and Mrs Andy Whitacre spent last Wednesday evening at the Hildebrands cottage at Wild Acres Frances Williams of Strasburg visited relatives here over the weekend Mrs Edward Godfrey and son Eddie of Stephenson called on Mr and Mrs Andy Whitacre last Sunday

Monay William Hildebrand Andy Whitacre

Asking for Alone Time With Him

A woman named Pixie asks for discreet ideas to be alone with a man who arrives with friends on casual visits. She seeks practical, respectful strategies to arrange private moments without causing discomfort or conflict, aiming to preserve boundaries and trust.

Pixie

How Have A Lovely Wedding Costs 59 Cents

An ad notes Abby’s booklet titled How Have A Lovely Wedding for 59 cents. It lists Abby’s mailbox at Box 3365 in Beverly Hills California.

Abby Brerly Hills Calif

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Lyle Keller Nichols John Lee Albert Taylor, Jr Rosenberger Puebla Mexico Women of Moose Spain Girl Scouts W H. Emmart Son RVF Louvres Bellet Xae SewweSece Abigail van Buren Nobody Brucetown News Mrs. Burchfield Lord Fairfax Club Virgin Virginia Apples G. W. Good & CO Rouss Evein Elain Bill Shengas Bottled Cameron St Winchester, VA Front Royal, Va Loudoun ST Vienna Manassas
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