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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1969

Page

6

NEHC Convention Brings 3600 To Blacksburg Virginia

The 33rd annual National Extension Homemaker's Council convention convened in Blacksburg with 3600 attendees from 33 states territories and Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Virginia tech music groups and Langley Band performed as dignitaries welcomed guests. Virginia leaders honored include VPI president Dr. T Marshall Hahn Jr. and D Dean W E Skelton. New NEHC officers elected for 1970 71 include Mrs Keith Blackner as president and Mrs Martin Muchow as vice president.

National Extension Homemaker’s Council Blacksburg Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico Frederick County Byron L. van Strander Stonewall Club James Wood Club Betty Bauserman West Frederick Rosy Hott Clay Manuel Louise Brown Ruby Shiley Valley Langley Air Force Base Mills E. Godwin, Jr Sidney E. Sandridge Southern Seminary Junior College Lloyd Davis Federal Extension Service Jean E. Spencer Agnew Addison M. Duval Division of Mental Health Department of Public Health State of Georgia Janice—Re Christensen North Carolina Ronald J. Philips NASA Tom Haggai Associates Foundation High Point N.C American Legion William St. Johns Front Royal Audrey Rierson Keith Blackner Dynam, Wy NEHC Wilmer Smith Wilson Tex Martin Muchow Sioux Falls S.D Wilmer Ames Kennebunkport Maine Las Vegas Nev Dallas Virginia Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs S.S. Gilbert

Hymn Sing at Salem Church Opens Season Finale

The Salem Church of the Brethren east of Stephens City hosts a Hymn Sing tomorrow at 7 30 p m with Rhodes Marston of Winchester as song leader and Eula Shockley of Stephens City on piano. Chapman Family and Relief Quartet perform with Reliance United Methodist Church selections and congregational singing. Mrs William Conner and Ross Boyd supervise. open to the public.

Salem

Goodwill Truck to Pick Up Donations in Winchester Area

Goodwill announces a donation drive in the Winchester Berryville area from November 17 to collect clothing bedding shoes furniture appliances toys and miscellaneous items. Rev Bryce Nichols cites shortages and asks for childrens clothing and bedding. Homes may request a pickup by sending name and address to Goodwill Industries Roanoke Virginia 24017. The American Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Claude Cammer's home on West Amherst Street to hear Girls State reports.

Goodwill Winchester Berryville Bryce Nichols Goodwill Industries Salem Turnpike N.w Roanoke American Legion Auxiliary Claude Cammer W. Amherst St

Oyster and Turkey Calendar Event at Middletown Fire Hall

Calendar listing for Saturday at 5 p.m. features an oyster and turkey gathering at the Middletown Fire Hall. Local residents are invited to attend this community event hosted by area volunteers.

Oyster Turkey Middletown

Bridge Winners Named in Monday Duplicate Game

Bridge winners listed for the Monday Mitchell duplicate event show in the north south standings: first Mrs. Robert Giffin with Mrs. Lewis Hyde. second Mrs. John Griffith and Mrs. Claude B. Smalls. East west winners were Mrs. Herbert Schutte and Mrs. Preston Avery with second Dr. and Mrs. Milton A. Joyce.

Robert Giffin Lewis Hyde John Griffith Claude B. Smalls Herbert Schutte Preston Avery Milton A. Joyce Giffin Bentley Kinney William McBride Gene Diamond Estelle Rollason Estelle Rollason and Dr. Joyce Fran Armstrong, III David McWhorter Ruth Rhodes Lee W. Nelson Page H.P. Kern J. Gray Beverley Graham Dougherty

Births Reported for Families on October Dates

October 14 to Russell Lee Luttrell of Royal Avenue for a son Brian Lee. Brenda Ram­sburg is the mother. October 15 to Lawrence Edward Martin Jr. at 721 Ross Street for Lawrence Edward III. JoAnn Fiddler is the mother.

Russell Lee Luttrell Royal Avenue Brian Lee Lawrence Edward Martin, Jr Ross St. Atson Lawrence Edward, III Martin JoAnn Alma Fiddler William Arthur DeHaven Clearbrook Edward Lee DeHaven Sarah Louise Jackson Jerry Lee Moreland Charles St. A Mark Allen Moreland Ella Mae Anderson Terry Anthony Mezzatesta Route 6 Troy Anthony Mezzatesta Carol Ann Hockman Jerry Allen Pierce Virginia Ave Teresa Lynn Pierce Joyce Elaine Shipe

National Schizophrenia Care Week observed week long

Schizophrenia Care Week runs October 19 to 25 with pamphlets on schizophrenia available all week from the Northwestern Mental Health Association shelf and Handley Library. The Northern Branch of the Schizophrenia Foundation of Virginia meets Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish Hall with Mrs Barbara Hinkle listed for information.

Schizophrenia Care Week Northwestern Mental Health Association Handley Library Schizophrenia Foundation of Virginia Sacred Heart S. Loudoun and Cecil Sts Barbara Hinkle

Mrs Ireland to Lead Braddock Street Church Bible Class

Mrs P G Ireland will lead the worship service for the Comrade Bible class tomorrow at 9 40 a m in the chapel of Braddock Street Methodist Church Victor L Ridgeway will teach the lesson.

P.G. Ireland Braddock Street Methodist Church Victor L. Ridgeway

Miss Travers Weds Capt. Michael Fletcher in Kernstown Church

Mary Virginia Travers and Captain Michael Lee Fletcher wed August 23 in Kernstown Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Harless presiding. The ceremony featured palm decor and a dais of pink and white flowers. attendees included family from Winchester Alexandria Harrisonburg and James Wood High School ties.

Mary Virginia Travers Fenton A. Travers Route 2 Michael Lee Fletcher Fletcher Cecil Fletcher Charles Harless Kernstown Methodist Church Dorothy Fahnestock Winchester Beverly Lane Alexandria Bonnie Lane Ann Welch Harrisonburg Linda Kay Miller Rhonda Sandy David Sandy Larry Fletcher Thomas Cave Dennis David Travers Blackwater Falls W. Va Elon College James Wood High School James Wood University of Virginia Charlottesville Fort Bragg N.C Margaret Travers WSCS Little Mountain Church Holiday Inn South

Local Personals and Visits Across Town and State

Blacksburg hosts Mr and Mrs Chaplain Carson at Rose Hill on Featherbed Lane. Mrs Mary Ebert Hollar of Winchester and her daughter Ann Slother visit Callahan Florida relatives and attend the State Fair NASA Kennedy Space Center Cape Kennedy. Miss Winifred Whitlock named project chairman for Clerical Services at a Connecticut agency.

Chaplain Carson Blacksburg Mrs. Edward Barr Rose Hill Featherbed Lane Mary Ebert Hollar Winchester Ann Slother Hyattsville J.M. Ambrose Callahan, Fla Callahan State Fair NASA Kennedy Space Center Cape Kennedy Hollar Winifred Whitlock Child and Family Services of Connecticut, Inc Hartford

Rev Messner to Speak at First Brethren Church

The Rev Richard Messner will guest speak at First Brethren Church tomorrow at 9 45 a m He is a Grace College and Seminary official and former pro athlete also directing development and alumni affairs for Grace Schools He previously played for a New York Giants affiliate and has a rich musical and coaching background the church pastor invites the public to attend.

Richard Messner First Brethren Church Messner Grace College and Seminary Winona Lake Ind Grace Schools Ohio Paul E. Dick

Dear Abby readers spark a hornet nest in families

Excerpts from Abby’s column reveal readers disputing noticed letters and wedding etiquette. A reader asks for the identity of a woman who confessed attraction to her brother-in-law, while others critique wedding gift acknowledgments and financial pressures on families hosting weddings.

Abigail van Buren Chicago Tribune-N. Y. News Synd., Inc Abby Illinois

Fellowship Dinner at First United Methodist Church

A Fellowship Dinner will be held at the First United Methodist Church on Fairfax Lane and Braddock Street tomorrow after the 11 o clock worship service. All friends and members are invited to bring a covered dish. The Gospel Four will sing. For information call Sonny Hershman at 662-5947 or Mrs Boyce Ramey at 662-2360.

First United Methodist Church Fairfax Lane Braddock St Sonny Hershman Boyc Ramey

Round Hill Church to Dedicate New Educational Building

Round Hill Presbyterian invites all contributors and supporters to attend the dedication of the new Educational Building. Dr Richard Slider executive secretary of Winchester Presbytery will be the guest. Dedication is tomorrow evening at 7 30 with special music and refreshments.

Round Hill Presbyterian Church Richard Slider Winchester Presbytery

Date to Sew One of These Two for Party Wear

Advertisement offering Printed Pattern 4902 for Misses' sizes 8 to 16 with options slim and shapely or pleated. Includes fabric yardage for size 12 and pricing 65 cents per pattern plus 15 cents postage for first class. Mail to Anne Adams in care of Winchester Evening Star at 243 West 17th Street New York NY 10021 with name address zip size and style number.

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

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