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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1979
Page
10
A batch of readers respond to Dear Abby notes about Beverly who arrives at work early, defending her routine and praising quiet pre-work time. Other letters discuss a guest-book theft at a resort home and how to handle finding a borrowed book. Abby urges addressing the issue directly with the guest.
Beth Comstock daughter of Dr and Mrs H E Comstock Merrimans Lane selected as sophomore princess for William and Mary homecoming festivities. She will be escorted by her father at today’s events. Mrs E J Kerfoot of Front Royal attended Virginia Lung Association board meeting in Richmond last Thursday.
More than 150 advisers and student leaders from Winchester and Frederick Clarke Warren and Shenandoah counties attended a October 17 training workshop at James Wood High School. Virginia Vocational Student Organization specialists led sessions to build leadership and plan chapter programs with groups including FFA FBLA DECA FHA HERO AIASA VICA and HOSA. The keynote Randy Trivette urged leaders to aim for shared goals and positive community impact.
Carol Good and Roger Lee Crosen were married October 13 at Marlow Heights Baptist Church Front Royal. The bride is daughter of the late Lyle and Rosalie Oliver. the groom son of Kansas and Mrs Crosen of Cross Junction. After a Disney World trip they reside in Winchester.
Karen Gillespie and Herman Barr III exchanged vows Oct viewed at Sharon United Methodist Church Charlotte Rev Julian Aldridge officiated. The bride wore a lace trimmed gown with floral bodice and carried a silk flowered fan. Attendants included Deanna Dietrick and Del Peeler with best man Herman Barr Jr. Reception at the couple’s apartment followed by a trip to Beach Mountain and Banner Elk Resort.
October births announced for James Corey Wetzel son of William Clinton Wetzel and Donna Denise Gitz of Woodstock along with Amanda Lynn Shepherd daughter of Gerald Nelson Shepherd and Kay car's former, Julie Peyton Peyton Moore birth and Amy Elizabeth Anderson daughter of James Donald Anderson Jr. and Christine Joy Funkhouser, and Steven Garland Wolford son of Steven Dale Wolford with Opal Arbutus Strawderman.
William D. Brown argues affirmative action creates a backlash as Supreme Court rulings shape policy. He notes the complexity of equal opportunity, past discrimination, and potential political reactions, urging readers to consider the future of equal rights and government roles. Readers may write to Dr. Brown with questions.
Lord Fairfax Garden Club guests from Glen Burnie attended a War Memorial Building program on Flower Arranging with madonnas led by Mrs. Charles Ham of Waynesboro. The meeting included prize announcements and new member welcome for Mrs. William Thompson.
The Star invites area clubs churches and civic groups to submit fall and winter bazaar details including time place date sponsor and items for the 1979 Bazaar Guide. Send information to Bazaar Guide c/o Winchester Evening Star before October 29 for publication in a handy clip out format.
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