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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1960
Page
6
Mrs Warren Calley of Martinsville has completed studies at West Virginia College of Beauty Culture. She earned primaries in hairstyling during a senior student contest and won first prize in salesmanship in a national organization event.
James K. Hunt of Richmond Virginia, executive director of the Virginia Council on Social Welfare, spoke at the District 1A VCSW meeting in Holliday Falls. Roberta A. James presided. the session closed with a luncheon and plans for the December 6 Holiday Inn gathering.
The Xi Beta Chapter of eta Sigma Phi met for its first regular meeting led by Mrs. Boyd Headley Jr. The program covered South Africa with a three part report on religions, resources and geography, and the political picture. Next meeting planned with Mrs. Harold Patton.
Calendar of events for October 31 to November includes The Moon Is Blue at Bark Mill Braddock and Wolfe Streets. Lions Club at George Washington Hotel on November 1 at 12 15 p m. Century Club with Mrs John Adams at 3 45 p m. Board of Control of Exchange Club at 7 30 p m. Eagles Auxiliary at Home at 11 p m. Loyal Order of Moose Rom at 8 p m. Rebekah Lodge. Alcoholics Anonymous at Baptist Church.
The notice lists events: Monday at 7:30 p.m. Retail Merchants meeting, 7:30 p.m. Slo-Mo-Shun activities, 7:20 to 11 p.m. TAC Halloween Party. Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. an Open House for Senior Citizens.
Market St circles of the Market Street Methodist Church meet next week with Circle No. 1 at 2:00 p.m. led by Mrs. C. E. Babb, Circle No. 2 at 8:00 p.m. with Mrs. C. J. Bright, Circle No. 4 at 8:00 p.m. with Mrs. Nelson Grim, Circle No. 6 at 1:30 p.m. with Mrs. May V. Carper, Circle No. 7 at 8:00 p.m. with Miss Genevieve Fox, Circle No. 8 at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Harold C. March, and Circle No. 5 at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday with Mrs. Henry Lee and Mrs. H. Robert Edwards.
October 28 a son for Mr and Mrs Charles Henry Moreland Capon Bridge Charles Kevin born to Mrs Moreland formerly Zelma Irene Shanker. Also a son for Mr and Mrs Raymond Thomas Petrucci Inwood Phyllis Irene Dick is the former wife. October 29 a boy for Mr and Mrs Walter William Haines 583 N Cameron Street Mrs Haines formerly Sylvia Maxine Davis.
A concise guide explains the proper pronunciation as tuhr jid with the emphasis on the first syllable and notes common mispronunciations. It uses plain language suitable for readers seeking quick clarification.
MR. AND MRS. JOHN B. CARR returned home today after visiting son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. John B. McKee Jr. at Friars Point Mississippi. Several births noted: James Michael Riley born Oct 26 Winchester Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Paul Riley (formerly June Cole). Betty Sue Unger born Oct 26 Winchester Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Warner Lyn Wood Unger. Ronald Edward Dennis born Oct 26 Three Churches West Virginia to Mr. and Mrs. William CraTher Dennis (formerly Ruth Lenore Deane). Lisa Annette Shipman born Oct 27 Winchester Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Landon Shipman (formerly Joanne Rosenberger). A large family reunion honored eight Loy children and 14 grandchildren at Gus Loy’s Route 4 home. attendees included Loy, Hartley, Grossman, Hale, and others. Mrs. Ellen Wilson and family traveled to Richmond for funeral services of Cynthia Mae Wilson, 16, who died after a long illness. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Uargent returned from Richmond after three weeks visiting Dr. Max D. Largent and family.
A daily vocabulary note defines coeval as an adjective meaning of the same age. The piece explains pronunciation koh ee val and gives an example: His writings are coeval with those of the secretary.
The quote notes his mother recalling the moment when he began picking out words on billboards as captured in an AP Wirephoto.
A reader asks how to handle a flirtatious daytime friend who targets husbands, with advice suggesting jealousy is healthy and to act by being more attentive to her own husband. Additional letters discuss a 3-year-old wary of a 17-year-old boy and a clergy couple photo issue with tactful guidance.
Reader questions cover theater seating courtesy engagement announcements and drink placement at table. The guidance urges a woman to choose seats after asking a companion to respect sight needs, engagement notices remain the bride elect’s privilege, and juice is placed on the place plate rather than the water glass.
A clipped note to a distressed wife urges seeking a marriage counselor rather than pressuring the husband to quit his traveling job. It suggests infidelity may occur during lunch hours and promotes professional guidance.
Arthur A. Jenkins of Middletown retires after 27 years on the Strasburg to Winchester Star route. The 74 year old carried mail from Meadow Mills Bartonsville Kernstown and other offices, two daily trips, with a Martinsburg to Harrisonburg highway post office replacing one round and Jake Fawcett taking over.
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