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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1961

Page

6

Miss Ackenbom Weds Russell D. Turrill Jr at Braddock Street Church

Lenora Pearl Ackenbom daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugo G Ackenbom of Shawnee Avenue became the bride of Russell D Turrill Jr Friday evening at 8 oclock in Braddock Street Methodist Church The ceremony was performed by Rev Jacob Mast with bride wearing a white lace dress and silk illusion veil She carried a prayer book and yellow white roses Maid of honor was Phyllis Ann Doerflein Best man Charles R Ackenham Reception followed at the church Social Room The couple plan to live in Washington after a short wedding trip.

Lenora Pearl Ackenbom Hugo G. Ackenbom Shawnee Ave Russell D. Turrill Braddock Street Methodist Church Mr. Turrill Bethesda Jacob Mast Phyllis Ann Doerflein Radford Charles R. Ackenham Saint Leonard Turrill Handley High School West Virginia Wesleyan College Michigan Texaco Co Washington

Homemade Applesauce With Citrus Twist Delight

A simple applesauce flavored with lemon or orange rind complements vanilla ice cream. The citrus zest adds brightness to the dessert, enhancing the fruit sweetness and creating a fresh finish.

Halloween Skating Party and Local Club Events

Calendar lists October 30 7:30 p.m. Halloween skating party and lock hop at Ridgeway Rink hosted by Stephen son Teen Club. 8 p.m. duplicate bridge at George Washington Hotel. October 31 features Apple Butter Boiling by Stephens City Fire Co. Auxiliary, plus Exchange Lions and Century Club meetings, followed by boards and recreation committee gatherings. A Girl Scout Charm Course session and a TAC Halloween Dance round out evening events.

Ridgeway Rink Stephenson Teen Club George Washington Hotel Stephens City Fire Co Fire Hall Exchange Club George Washngton Hotel Lions Club Century Club John Adams Merrimans Lane Board of Control, Exchange Club

Area Girl Scout Leaders Attend Region III Conference

Blue Ridge Area Council members Mrs. Charles Schmidt Mrs. Philip Hunter and Mrs. John Thomas join 2 000 volunteers from mid-Atlantic states for the Region III Conference in Philadelphia October 30 to November 1 1961 marking the 50th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the U S A Keynote speaker Dr Gerald Wendt will headline the opening session and several workshops and banquets will span the three day event with leaders from Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia D C and eastern West Virginia participating

Charles Schmidt Philip Hunter John Thomas Front Royal Blue Ridge Gerald Wendt

Friday Bridge Winners Named at George Washington Hotel

Mrs. S. H. Reaves and Bentley Inney won the weekly duplicate match of the Friday Con tract Bridge group at the George Washington Hotel. Runners up were Mr. and Mrs. John D. Glover. Third place went to Ed Cagley and S. H. Reaves. Fourth to Mrs. Irvan OConnell and Mrs. E. E. Willkie. Next meeting is November 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the hotel.

S. H. Reaves Bentley Inney George Washington Hotel John D. Glover Ed Cagley Irvan O’connell E. E. Willkie

Miss Therese Winborne Marries Will Owings Jr at Middletown

Miss Therese Martin Winborne of Holland Virginia and Will Larrick Owings Jr of Middletown wed at Grace Methodist Church Middletown with Rev Josiah Andrew performing. Attendants included Miss Mary Lou Owings and John K Owings. After a church reception the couple prepared a northern wedding trip and will reside in Middletown. Mrs Owings attends Madison College. Mr Owings holds a B S from Virginia Tech and teaches at James Wood High School.

Middletown Owings Madison College Virginia Polytechnic Institute James Wood High School

Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Hank Fins of New York City

Mr and Mrs Hank Fins of New York City celebrate the birth of daughter Robin Lori on October 23 in New York. Ruth Lovett, mother of Mrs Fins, is the daughter of Mrs Jack Wilkins and the late Frank Lovett. Kelly Henry plus several local visitors are mentioned in social notices. Sally Quinn Dunn of Parkway is president of the YWCA at Mary Washington College and named among 20 seniors in Who's Who.

Hank Fins New York City Robin Lori New York Kelly Henry Lillian Stotler Ruby Hoffman Culpeper Eugene Line This City Roy Carper, Jr Sunnyside George Lutz Sally Quinn Dunn Harry W. Dunn Parkway Young Women’s Christian Association Mary Washington College

College Students Entertain At Pancake Day

Shenandoah College students provide entertainment for Kiwanis Pancake Day at the War Memorial Building from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pancakes and drinks served. About 200 pounds of pancake flour prepared for what Kiwanis expects as the biggest event yet. Henry Flowers is overall chair. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis charities in Winchester and Frederick County.

Shenandoah College Kiwanis Club War Memorial Henry Flowers Kiwanis Charities Winchester Frederick County

Origin of the term some pumpkins tied to NYC monster pumpkins

The phrase some pumpkins to denote a person of consequence reportedly began in New York City about a century ago. It followed public fascination with monster pumpkins shown at the Crystal Palace.

New York City Crystal Palace

Anniversaries Told for Matthews and Hockensmith Couples

Two Midland area couples celebrate long marriages. Mr. and Mrs. Emory A. Matthews of Middletown mark 42 years since October 1919 marriage in Winchester with Lucy Rogers as a former spouse. They have a son and grandchildren, daughter Margar et deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Russell I. Hockensmith of Stephenson observe 41 years since October 30 1920 marriage in Hagerstown Maryland. They have three daughters and three grandsons.

Emory A. Matthews Middletown Winchester F. M. Richardson Russell I. Hockensmith Stephenson Scott Wagner Evangelical Centenary and Reformed Church Hagerstown

Frederick County PTA Council Meeting Notice

The Frederick County Parent- Teachers Association Council will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday at the Miller School at 7 30 p.m. Delegates attending the 56th Convention of Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers in Roanoke last week will report on the conference to the council. All interested persons are urged to attend.

Frederick County Parent- Teachers Association Council Miller School Convention of Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers Roanoke

Clarke JWC To Show Movie To Children

Berryville Junior Woman's Club screens a Nationally recognized film for child safety. First showing at Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall on November 1 at 9 30 a.m for Baptist and Presbyterian church kindergarten children. Follow up showings at Powhatan Johnson-Williams and Boyce elementary schools on November 2 3 and 6.

Clarke Berryville Junior Woman's Club Chines Baptist Church Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall Powhatan, Boyce and Johnson - Williams

Etiquette Answers on Church Walks and Mourning

Roberta Lee advises that walking across the street to the church for a daughter's wedding is fine. Do not hang up the phone abruptly in business. politeness requires a proper goodbye. Combine eating with conversation in measured intervals at the table. Mourning length is personal and not strictly prescribed today.

Home Agent Schedule for Week Oct 30 to Nov 4

The Home Agent outlines meetings and duties for the week. Events include County 4-H Council at the Court House, Gore HDC at Gore Hall, Green Clover 4-H at Gainesboro Fire Hall, and a district meeting in Virginia. Activities emphasize demonstrations and project leadership selections for 1962 plus completion of accomplishment sheets and project records.

Court House Gore Gore Hall Charles Town Gainesboro Shawnee Esther Snapp Gore School

Halloween Party Aids Elks Building Fund

A Halloween party for Elks and friends will be at the Elks Club on N Kent St starting at 9 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Admission is 50 cents with all net proceeds donated to the building fund.

Elks Elks Club N. Kent St

How to Coordinate Blouses with School Skirts

Guidance on pairing school skirts or jumpers with blouses. Emphasizes clean, freshly laundered tops, careful pattern mixing, and selecting solid blouses to harmonize with bold skirts. Warns that too many patterns create a confused effect.

Nightlong Flower Market in Mexico City Stretches Block

A Mexico City flower market runs half a block in length and operates all night, attracting steady traffic from locals and visitors seeking fresh blooms in the overnight hours.

Mexico City

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MR. and Mrs. Russell D. Turrill Miss Ackenbom Russell D. Turrill, Jr Punkins Nancy Pennypacker Recreation Council Forest Hills Recreation Committee Area Girl Scout Council Leslie B. Schramm West Chester Pennsylvania Oleda Schrottky Ethel Rusk Dermody World Bureau World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Western Hemisphere John Hesselbein Johnstown Girl Scout National Board of Directors Merritt C. Farrell Cincinnati Ohio National Board of Directors Gaunt’s Drug Store Miss Winborne Bride of Will L. Owings, Jr Grace Methodist Church Therese Martin Winborne Holland Will Larrick Owings J. Whitney Winborne, Jr Josiah Andrew Mary Lou Owings Herbert L. Harrell, Jr Pearlsburg Mr Owings John K. Owings Peyton Bordon Church Hall Will Larrick Owings, JR PTA Council Junior League of Washington Robert Norman Clarke County High School Boyce M. Thomas Wood Roberta Lee Elks Fund Taffy Dolly Martin the Commercial & Savings Band Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation SEU Tate DAN River Cather’s Shoecenter Tonga Velvet Step America Loudoun & Boscawen Sts Antiques Footers Cleaners W. Amherst S. Loudoun Slim Flexnit Tee
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