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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1961
Page
6
Whitacre residents Mr and Mrs Ralph Johnson announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Ann Johnson to Richard Darke Demorest son of Mrs Ormand E Demorest of Whitacre and the late Mr Demorest A November wedding is planned.
The Clarke County Woman's Club hosts a bazaar at The Community Building in Berryville on November 18 starting at 10 a.m. Lunch is served 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Recipes come from long history and will be prepared by outstanding cooks. Members prepared articles include toys and clothing for children, needlework, aprons, books, jewelry, attic treasures, baked goods, candy and more.
Mr and Mrs Ronald William Fletcher celebrate one year of marriage after tying the knot October 22 1960 in Hagerstown Maryland. They reside in Middletown with family news from local contacts.
Mrs. Frank J. Gilliam, chair of Restoration for the Garden Club of Virginia, presented at the Governors Meeting in Suffolk on fall work to build approach and service roads into East Lawn Gardens at the University of Virginia. The project aims to restore the gardens to Jefferson's original 1822 designs. West Lawn gardens were completed in 1952. Plans by Donald H. Parker and Ralph E. Griswold have been approved by GCV, UVA committees, and the Virginia Arts Commission. Historic Garden Week funds support the effort, with this year's event slated for April 21 28. A Rum mage Sale by the Friendship Fire Co Ladies Auxiliary is set for 109 S. Loudoun St tomorrow and Friday at 9 a.m.
Fort Low Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution heard speaker Mrs Francis Aylor recount a European tour that included Ireland and Scandinavian nations. She described viewing the Passion Play at Oberammergau and visiting Lenningrad and Moscow after Finland.
October 25 schedule includes Round Hill Raritan Gate Center at 7:30 p.m. Armory, 8 p.m. Duplicate Bridge at Winchester Golf Club. October 26 events list Friendship VFD Auxiliary Sale 109 S Loudoun Rotary Club at George Washington Hotel American Legion Board Shawnee Bowman at War Memorial Building Jaycee Business at Lee Jackson Women of Moose at Moose Home.
The calendar lists a Lonewall Home Demonstration Club event at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, a film on Nursing Homes from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and 7 to 7:30 p.m. sponsored by the State Health Department, Company K at 7:30 p.m., and a Business Professional Women's Club Board open lounge at 8 p.m. Also on Thursday the Frederick Home Demonstration Club meets at 9:30 p.m., a Boy Scout Annual Dinner at 6 p.m., Girl Scouts at 7:30 p.m., Leadership Training for Girl Scouts at 7:30 p.m., and the Slo-Mo Shun Club Lounge closing at 7:30 p.m.
The Town and Country Garden Club met at Mrs. George W. Burtons with guest William O Minor, Smalls Florist Center Winchester, speaking on Care of House Plants. Exhibits in Winter Garden and Bold as Brass earned blue red and yellow ribbons among members.
Ashbury Fellowship Class Party of Braddock Street Church will be held Friday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeHaven on the Martinsburg Pile.
Carol Lake from James Wood was named Teen Age Club Homecoming Queen at TAC Platter TAC's Honor Queens Party. Patsy Strosnider from Handley also received a TAC Queen honor with taisted duties by officials Cheryl DeHaven and Dennis Hinkle.
France’s fashion coverage highlights Nina Ricci’s collection showcased on the world stage with a focus on a striking green satin dress. The piece emphasizes silhouette and style as a signature statement in couture.
Frederick Jenkins admitted to Winchester Memorial Hospital. Major and Mrs John S Georg er receive congratulations on the birth of a son Mark Andrew on Oct 18. Mildred Racey is his mother. Frank Britton and Geneva Grubbs hosted guests at 1011 Woodland Ave. Osa Hott and Douglas Kerns visit Rev Harry Renner at Parsonage in Lignum. Visitors include Pownall Arnold and Grace Hevener. Beulah McAdoo is a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Loring Wright Sr and Jr with George Lambert and Maurice Bowen attend Sinclair Refining Co sales meeting in Washington. Thomas Singleton Duvall enrolled at Indiana State College.
Brazil based Dr and Mrs Crabtree have labored as missionaries for over 25 years. Church classes run Monday and Friday evenings 7 15 to 8. The Welltown Methodist Church marks Week of Prayer and Self denial with a special service Sunday at 11 led by Mrs Arthur Cooper as devotion leader.
Little Mountain Church at Cedar Grove will sell clothing for church benefit Friday at George Helsey's Community Sale in Nain. The auction begins at 7 p.m.
The Dedication Service for the Conn electric organ recently purchased by Fairview Lutheran Church will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. Dr. Herbert P. Stelling of Romney West Virginia will give the address. The Rev. P. Be of this city is in charge. the service is open to the public.
A special Week of Prayer and Self Denial Service will be held at the Macedonia Methodist Church on Sunday at 7 30 p m. Guest speakers are Miss Jean Baker Religious Education instructor and Mrs Jeanette Shickle past president of the Winchester District WSCS. The leader for the program is Mrs Mary Willis.
New York fashion designers race to capture the Twist trend with spring 1960 women’s wear. Adele Simpson, Luis Esteves, Bill Blass, and Ann Klein showcase gowns and dresses designed for serpentine movement and energetic dancing. George Carmel offers coats to shield shoulders with varied silhouettes.
In Batesville Arkansas photographer Coy Claxton fought back after a grocer offered free baby pictures with a certain potato chip brand. Claxton countered by offering six free bags of chips to anyone who buys his portraits.
Berryville Baptist Church hosts Schools of Missions with 14 Shenandoah Association churches. At 11 a.m. Rev. John D. Edens, superintendent of Missions for Middle District, speaks on When Jesus Saw the Crowds. Dr A R Crabtree, missionary to Portugal, follows at 7 45 p.m. Sunday.
A brief note on the common mispronunciation of vermouth urging the accent to fall on the second syllable ver MOOTH and clarifying the correct emphasis for clear speech.
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