National Business Women’s Week Observed in Winchester
On Oct 20 27 the designation of National Business Women’s Week was noted. Mrs. Margaret LaFollette, historian of the Winchester Business and Professional Women’s Club, keeps the club’s pictorial history current. The National Federation began in 1919 at Woodrow Wilson’s request, and the Winchester Club received its charter in 1947.
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Margaret LaFollette
Winchester Business and Professional Women’s Club
National Federation
Woodrow Wilson
Winchester Club
Should Fathers Be In Delivery Room?
Detroit obstetricians debate whether fathers should attend births with many hospitals banning visitors unless consented by mother and physician. Doctors cite emergencies, contamination, and trauma as reasons to restrict access, while some favor selective attendance with safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Detroit
Michiegan
Lee Stevenson
Ford Hospital
Wayne County Medical Society
Ethelene J. Crockett
Crittenton Hospital
Dr. Crockett
Stevenson
Thomas N. Evans
Department of
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Community Event Schedule and Club Meetings Update
Listings show a two day spread of local activities. Rummage sales continue at 1418 and 141 S Loudoun. Century Club with Mrs Adams. Toastmasters. Round Hill PTA. Rebekah Lodge. Alcoholics Anonymous. Kiwanis Club. Winchester Rifle and Pistol Club Pistol Night. Square Dance class. Duplicate Bridge. Lodge 867 at Elks Home. Blue Ridge Twirlers. Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics. Girl Scouts First Aid. TAC Swim Club. Stonewall HDC. Shawnee District Boy Scouts.
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Loudoun St
Fremont St
Nursery
Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Winchester
Lodge
BPOE
Elks Home
Blue Ridge
Evelyn Wood
Stonewall
Shawnee District
Boy Scouts
Blue Ridge Twirlers
Byrd Re-elected Chairman of Belle Grove Council
Mrs Richard E Byrd of Rosemont Clarke County was re elected chairman of the Belle Grove Council at Belle Grove. The council advises the National Trust for Historic Preservation which owns Belle Grove built in the late 18th century by Isaac Hite and open to the public April 1 to October 31. Raymond Gott administrator reported a productive 1968 season. Ellen Beasley assistant curator outlined plans for an Agriculture Exhibit opening Belle Grove in April 1969 with farm implements tools and accessories from Shenandoah Valley early 19th century and a series of three farming technique lectures at Belle Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard E. Byrd
Rosemont
Clarke County
Belle Grove
National Trust For Historic Preservation
Isaac Hite
Raymond Gott
Ellen Beasley
National Trust For Historical Preservation
Shenandoah Valley
Be A Winner at Election Parties Full Coverage
A guide for hosting during election events emphasizes simple, ready made snacks and self serving setups. It suggests two easy dishes oven baked chicken and boiled shrimp with a dip sauce, plus accompaniments like tomatoes beets eggs pickles greens and rolls. The piece promotes planning ahead and using disposable tableware for convenience and social ease.
Sugar Cookies Hand Shaped Afternoon Refreshers
Hand shaped sugar cookies made from flour sugar butter egg milk and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients fold in butter then add wet mixture and shape into balls. Bake at 400 degrees for six to eight minutes, cool on racks, store tightly.
Macedonia Smorgasbord Supper At United Methodist Church
The Macedonia United Methodist Church hosts a Smorgasbord Supper on Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church six miles south of Winchester on Route 522. A freewill offering benefits church improvements and all are invited.
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Macedonia United Methodist Church
Winchester
Almonds Ready by Blanching and Rubbing Skins
Boil water and pour over shelled almonds then let stand five minutes until skins wrinkle. Drain and rub nuts between thumb and forefinger to slip skins off.
Presbyterian Women Meet at 7:30 Evening Study
The Highland Presbyterian Women hold their monthly meeting at 7:30 this evening at 366 Kern St the home of the Rev and Mrs Bruce Macbeth. Mrs James Cooley will lead the Bible Study.
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Highland Presbyterian
Bruce Macbeth
Kern St
James Cooley
Nightingale Class Meeting At Methodist Church
The Florence Nightingale Class of the First United Methodist Church meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. The event is hosted by Mrs. Jeanne Spaid on Northwestern Grade with Miss Judy Hodgson as co host.
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Florence Nightingale
First United Methodist Church
Jeanne Spaid
Judy Hodgson
Apple butter and rummage sale at Stephens City Fire Co
The Stephens City Fire Co will make apple butter at the fire hall Friday with peeling starting Thursday at 10 AM. Donations of containers are welcome for buyers. Orders may be placed with Mrs. F K Rhea or Mrs. Katherine Lemly. A rummage sale of clothing occurs at the old Friendship Fire Hall Friday 9 AM to 9 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 12 PM, sponsored by the Wesleyanne Class of Market Street Methodist Church to benefit the elevator fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City Fire Co
F.K. Rhea
Katherine Lemly
Gold Wire Worthy Fact Prompts Long-Span Moral Question
An ounce of gold possesses extreme malleability allowing it to be drawn into a wire extending fifty miles. This striking property is often cited in discussions of value, material science, and overhead utility or wealth scales.
Does He Need Firm Feminine Hand Debating Abbie Column
Abigail Van Buren offers readers guidance on family stress and relationships. The column recounts multiple caller questions about parental influence, marital expectations, a troubled daughter-in-law, a sensitive pregnancy issue, and a bridesmaid's reaction to a called-off wedding.
Brenda Ellen Hart Weds Charles L. Johnson Jr in Hagerstown
Miss Hart and Mr and Mrs C L Johnson announce the marriage of Brenda Ellen Hart to Charles L. Johnson Jr son of Mr and Mrs C L Johnson Sr of Millwood Ave The double rifig ceremony was performed by Rev Gerald Carbaugh at The First Church of God in Hagerstown Md on July 5 They reside at Fort Loudoun Apts
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Brenda Ellen
Charles L. Johnson, Jr
Charles L. Johnson, Sr
Millwood Ave
Gerald Carbaugh
First Church of God
Hagerstown
Fort Loudoun Apts
Xi Beta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi dinner meeting hosts
Meeting Xi Beta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi will hold a dinner meeting Thursday at 6 30 p m at Mrs Headley home on Senseng Road Hostesses are Mrs Mack Headley and Mrs James H Tubbesing Following dinner Mrs David Headley will present a program on Italy Special guests will be Exemplars to Be from Epsiolon Chapter
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Mack Headley
James H. Tubbesing
Xi Beta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
England grants women suffrage change in 1918 and 1928
The text notes that women gained suffrage in 1918 with a 30 year age limit, later reduced to 21 ten years afterward. It highlights two milestones: initial adoption and subsequent adjustment to voting age.
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England
Whitacre residents noted in Winchester hospital and local notices
Mrs Ora House and Mrs Eliza Dove are patients at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Larry Gordon, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Gordon, arrived in Fort Lewis for a year tour in Vietnam. The Harcos family welcomes daughter Karyn Alana born Oct 2. Weekend visits from St James School and Roanoke residents are listed. The Friendly Grove Home Demonstration Club meets Thursday at Mountain Falls Community Center with Ruth Fogle leading devotion.
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Ora House of
Larry Gordon
Fred Gordon
Nain
Fort Lewis
Washington
Vietnam
Kermit Arpad Harcos, JR
la Jolla, Calif
Karyn Alana
Friendly Grove Home Demonstration Club
Mountain Falls
Ruth Fogle
Gift Book Promises Easy Christmas Crafts and More
An advertisement touts instant gift ideas from a 1960s needlecraft catalog. It lists 50 items to knit crochet sew or make at home, plus multiple quilt and rug patterns and free patterns with each purchase. Mail order from Alice Brooks in New York for 50 cents.
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Alice Brooks
Winchester Evening Star
Needlecraft Dept
Isea Station
New York
N.Y
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Century Club
Join Adams
Rebekah Lodge
Alcoholics Anonymous
First Baptist Church
Macedonia
Virginia
H. A. Brand
A. Briscoe
Gaunt’s Drug Store
Goudoun St
Valley Ave
Presbyterian
Nightingale
Abigail van Buren
Chicago Tribune-N. Y. Mews Synd., Inc
Abby
George
Green Bay
Miss Burnet
Jean Arbby
Miss Hart
C.L. Johnson
Eliza Dove
Berryville Ave
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Harcos
Warren A. Dove
North Hollywood
Calif
St. James School
St. James, Md
Hunt Hyde
Steve Slaughter
Lennie Fears
Paul H. Miller
Cedarmeade
Roanoke
Anne Hyde
Arthur
Lewis Hyde
S. Washington St
John Wilson
Kathy
John
Rockville, Md
Mrs
Dan Sullivan
Fox Drive
Norfolk
Virginia Beach
May Seal
Paper Mill Road
Friendly Grove
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