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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1957

Page

6

Local church and social notices from the area

Captain and Mrs Drumheller and children have left for Waco Texas where he is stationed. Mrs Iler's mother Mrs Robert Ryan accompanies them. Rev and Mrs John Live Tresten return to Albins home after visiting relatives in St Paul NC. Women of Christian Service School of Missions attendees include officials and district leaders from Front Royal Berryville Winchester Riverton Gainesboro Clearbrook Brucetown Stephenson Kernstown Front Royal and Stephens City. They earned credit for mission study classes. Richard Venable hosted a seventh birthday dinner for Terri with many guests. Mrs M L Adams Sr of Ripley WV visited and hosted meals at several homes. Descendants of the late John Y Himelright held a reunion at Gravel Springs picnic grove with hymns and piano solos. Attendees included families from Shelocta Elderton Norfolk Bun-k er Mall Hagerstown Maugansville and Baltimore.

Women's of Christian Service School of Missions Virginia Lynchburg Judson McCaled Front Royal Garland Canter Berryville Ellsworth Keller Winchester Clark Cullers Marvin Steed Riverton W. A. Fisher Gainesboro Richard Duvall Clearbrook Richard Carter Martin Adams Brucetown Russell Anderson Stephenson Margaret Duvall This City Albert Tusing T. Snyder Kernstown W. N. Racey Amiss Lillard Stephens City Alice Rhodes Boyd Franklin John Y. Himelright Gravel Springs Ster Tannery Grave Springs Church Miles Smith Karen Randy Shelocta Clarence Scranton Beaver Paul B. Beech David Paul Richard Lee

Ford Reveals Edsel Car Debut At Local Dealers

Ford Motor Company of Dearborn announces the birth of the Edsel. Readers are invited to visit their nearest Edsel dealer to see this newest addition to the Ford family of fine cars.

Ford Motor Company Dearborn Michigan Ford Edsel Ady

Calendar of events at War Memorial Building and area groups

Registration for dancing school 7 20 to 11 p m. Teen age lounge open September 6 6pm Reuss family pic nic Lions Shelter and pm Woodmen of the World 8 pm Fraternal Order of Eagles at Fagies Home September 7 6 pm Yard party and auction Timber Ridge Christian Church September 12 noon Gore Fire Company family picnic White Mountain Park 7 30 pm election meeting Winchester Christian Youth Priest Baptist Church 1 30 pm Hospital Auxiliary Hospital 8 pm South End Fire Co Fire Hall 8 pm McKinley Chapter Eastern Star City Hall 8 pm W F W 8 pm Duplicate Bridge George Washington Hotel

Gore Fire Company White Mountain Park Winchester Christian Priest Baptist Church Hospital South End McKinley Fastern City Hell Duplicate Bridge George Washington Hotel

Meliwee Family Gathering and Guests Listed

A Washington family event at Falls Church includes Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Meliwee and children Suzanne Barbara and James Jr with Meliwees from Washington. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cooper of Mountain Falls and many relatives from Durham Bloom Winchester Strasburg.

First fall meeting of Conrad Hoover Unit 21 Auxiliary

The Conrad Hoover Unit 21 American Legion Auxiliary holds its first fall meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the War Memorial Building. Hostesses are Miss Louise Castleman and Mrs Lawrence Lichliter. Mrs J Monroe Burke will preside at officer installation.

Conrad Hoover American Legion Auxiliary War Memorial Building Louise Castleman Lawrence Lichliter J. Monroe Burke

Grace Episcopal Homecoming Weekend Plans in Berryville

Grace Episcopal Church in Berryville celebrates Homecoming this Sunday with a morning worship service and a picnic lunch on the parish house lawn. A summer dance is scheduled for Saturday at 9 30 p.m. at Millwood Country Club.

Grace Episcopal Church Berryville Millwood Country Club

Bayliss Descendants Plan Sunday Reunion at Round Hill

The annual reunion of the descendants of Henry Bayliss will be held Sunday starting at 11 am at the Round Hill Community Center.

Henry Bayliss Round Hill Community Center

Yard Party at Wesley Chapel M Y F in Reynolds Store

A yard party will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Reynolds Store. Sponsored by Salem Wesley Chapel M Y F with parishioners and community members invited to attend.

Wesley Chapel Wesley Chapel Methodist Reynolds Store Salem Wesley Chapel M.Y.F. Country

Willing Workers 4-H Club Holds Regular Meeting

The Willing Workers 4-H Club met on Monday with members presenting reports on the State 4H Short Course by Kenneth McDonald and the trip to 4-H Camp by Jeff Williams, Charie Melvin Canfield, and Paul Greene. Anita and Janet Lacy reported on the County Elimination Contest, and Dick Casse spoke on the Electric Congress. A wiener roast at Mrs Canfield’s home and the educational exhibit at the fair were planned.

All Best Workers Kenneth McDonald Jeff Williams Melvin Canfield Paul Greene Anita Janet Lacy Electric Congress Dick Casse

Births September 5 for Clark Luttrell and Bly families

To Mr and Mrs Bobby Clark of Boyce a girl Winifred Rosemarie. Mrs Clark is the former Miss Anne Brown. To Mr and Mrs Maurice Luttrell of Whitacre a boy. Mrs Luttrell is the former Miss Edith Braithwaite. To Mr and Mrs Donald Bly of Front Royal a boy. Mrs Bly is the former Miss Lorraine Jones.

Bobby Clark Boyce Winifred Rosemarie Clark Anne Brown Maurice Luttrell Whitacre Luttrell Edith Braithwaite Donald Bly Front Royal Bly Lorraine Jones

Berryville Socials Attend National Lunch Convention and Visits

Berryville residents and guests enjoyed recent gatherings and trips. Mrs. Sara Sipe attended the National School Lunch U S D A Convention in Washington D C. The Iden family and Sara Ann Sipe visited Williamsburg Jamestown and Virginia Beach. The Drury and Matheson families hosted relatives from Buffalo and Silver Spring Maryland. Linwood Ritter and Venetia joined visits with Carrolls in Silver Spring at a Chesapeake Bay cottage. The Aylers hosted Walter Ellis Ayler and Stephen from Washington D C along with George Boyd Amarillo Texas and luncheon guests Edward Tabb Parkersburg West Virginia Alexander Lyon Ft. Pierce Florida Howard Cather Winchester and John James Charles Town.

Sara Sipe Washington, D. C U.S.D.A T. C. Iden Sara Ann Sipe Williamsburg Jamestown Virginia Beach Henry Drury Drury John Matheson Joan and Sandra Buffaly Aes We H. N. Ritter Silver Spring Edith Carroll Linwood Ritter Venetia James Carroll Chesapeake Bay L. Ayler Walter Ellis Ayler Stephen George Boyd Amarillo Texas Aylors Edward Tabb Parkersburg W. Va Alexander Lyon Ft. Pierce Fla Howard Cather Winchester John James Charies Town

PTA Council Plans Topics for 1957 58 Program

Frederick County PTA Council members met at High View School to set topics for the year. President Gordon Arme highlighted the plan and purpose for 1957-58. The current session discussed Enlightening the Frederick County Public on Educational Needs of the County. Mrs. Huyett Light announced topics and Mrs. Garland Mason was named publicity chairman.

Frederick County Council of Parent-Teachers Associations Gordon Arme High View Huyett Light Frederick County PTA Council Garland Mason

Yard Party Raises $558 for Round Hill Church Fund

The yard party and auction at Round Hill Community Building netted $558 for the Round Hill Methodist Church building fund. Committee members thanked all who helped and contributed to the event.

Round Hill Round Hill Methodist Church

Apprentice completes course at Newport News Shipyard

W. E. Adams of 30 E. Clifford St. completed the shipyard apprentice school on September 9 as a boiler maker. He began training September 3, 1953, and later held roles on the Student Board of Directors, served as secretary, cheered on the squad, and held multiple leadership positions in the Monogram Club and Pi Sigma Phi fraternity through 1957.

W. E. Adams E. Clifford St Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co Monogram Club Pi Siema Phi Fraternity

Modern Etiquette Q and A on teens and gifts

The column suggests parents set reasonable curfews for teens while avoiding special exemptions for rare events like dances. It advises signing social letters with full names, and notes that relatives and friends are not obliged to send engagement gifts, focusing on wedding gifts instead.

J. H. Worthington James H. Worthington

Lessons in English by WL Gordon

A compact excerpt on common word confusions and pronunciation tips. It highlights misused phrases and frequently mispronounced terms with a focus on expanding vocabulary by studying one word daily, equating iniquity with gross injustice.

WL. Gordon

Paines Chapel Reopens in Berryville with Midweek Services

Paines Chapel Church in Berryville reopens with weekly services on Wednesdays and Sundays at 7 p.m. The Rev. J. F. Butts serves as pastor.

Paines Chapel Berryville J. F. Butts

Designer Promotes $39.95 Dress as Bargain Against $3,995 Gown

Hollywood designer Don Lopez asserts the $39.95 dress is as good a buy as the $3,995 item, noting similar work and materials but mass production. He argues lasting quality spans five years and targets husbands seeking value. He criticizes French chemise styles as a return to 1920s burlesque.

Hollywood Don Lopez

Southern States Co op Meeting Names Local Leaders

About 450 members attended the Winchester Frederick County annual meeting. New officers were elected to the Winchester cooperative board and the Petroleum cooperative board, plus the Farm Home Advisory Committee. Alfred L. Snapp named president of Winchester Cooperative. Alfred D. Rinker president of the Petroleum Cooperative Board. Mrs Grace Dye named secretary. Clark Jolly to represent local board at Richmond stockholders meeting November 7.

Southern States Winchester-Prederick County Winston B. Baker Winchester Cooperative Board Petroleum Cooperative Board Farm Home Advisory Committee G. 8. Ensogna Winchester Cooperative Roy Ferguson Petroleum Cooperative George B Whitacre Cross Junction T. A. Dick Middletown Ira Campbell Clearbrook Farm Home Advisory Robert Russell John Stickles Grimes Alfred L Snapp Alfred D. Rinker Charles Brown FHA Grace T. Dye Clark Jolly Southern States Annual Stockholders Richmond Alfred L. Snapp Areobert Russell Malcolm Brumback George Whitacre

Joanly Reopens Renovated Shop in New Quarters

The Jonanly Shops at 173 N Lou doun St reopened yesterday in re-decorated quarters. Roses and shopping bags greeted women visitors. Manager Mrs Viola Hart disclosed front improvements, lighting and color updates. Staff includes Mrs Dorothy Michael and others. Joanly is part of a 62-shop east coast chain led by President Pred Cuno.

Jonanly N. Loudoun St Viola Hart Hart Dorothy Michael Myra Payne Genevieve Russell Julia Miller Helen Carter Marie Shirley Nancy Conner Geraldine Hillyard Phyliss Taylor Joanly New York City Pred Cuno

Holy Name Society Election Monday at Sacred Heart

Holy Name Society members will meet Monday at 8 p m in the Sacred Heart Church Hall for the annual election of officers. W T Sullivan heads the nominating committee with James Curl Sr F Grove White Lawrence Bell and Clyde Smith. Delegates will be named to the Virginia Dioscosan Convention in Echmond September 28-29.

Sacred Heart Holy Name Society Sacred Heart Church Hall W. T. Sullivan James Curl, Sr F. Grove White Lawrence Bell Clyde Smith Echmond

Curb Market Opens At 6 A.M Tomorrow

Farmers curb market opens at 6 a m with tomatoes corn beans cucumbers frying and roasting chickens and baked goods. Clarence Fletcher market master says rab bits and home made candies will also be available until sold out.

Clarence Fletcher

Jesuit Leaders Meet in Rome in Secret Congregation

In Vatican City the Society of Jesus opened its sixth extraordinary congregation in four centuries. About 200 Jesuit leaders attend as General Jan Janssens, 67, calls a month long, secret session. Previous extraordinary congregations occurred in 1923 and 1938 to reform constitution and curriculum.

Vatican City Jesuits Society of Jesus

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Personale Drumheller Tyler Waco Iler Robert Ryan John Treston Albin St. Paul, N.C Richard Venable Valley Ave Terri Becky van Horn Ann Dunlap Patty Brash Joyee Haines Ann Sperry Kathy Pryor Debbie Cindy McKoy Cindy Futsler Lois Cline Susan Pernandes Gordy Byron Legg Bully Venable M. L. Adams, Sr Rip- W Va Mitchell Boyd Millwood Ave Ernest Carper Peyton St Bertha Newcome N Cent St Bobbie Conrad Grollam Legion Auxiliary MFPET Grace Church Millwood Bayliss Berryville Socials Gaunt Roberto Lee Lovett Bros N. Loudonnet Edwards Whitt James Bacon Bea Lillie Curb Market Kenneth E. Henry CO Singer Sewing Center S. Braddock Rome Jan B. Janssens Bel Gium the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Timberlake Dial Prstivintivetur Lees & Mohawk Cather’s Vanb Blue Horse S College Classics Shoecenter, Inc S. Loudoun St
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