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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1969

Page

6

Miss Wright to Wed Steve C Strawderman

Miss Virginia Diane Wright of Chattanooga announces engagement to Steve Conrad Strawderman of Winchester. She is a 1967 James Wood graduate and UT Chattanooga student. He is a 1966 Bridgewater College attendee and US Air Force member stationed in Wichita Falls Texas. A January wedding is planned.

William R. Wright Pinelawn Drive Chattanooga, Tenn Virginia Diane Steve Conrad Strawderman Denis L. Strawderman Route 2 Winchester Miss Wright James Wood High School University of Tennessee At Chattanooga Strawderman Bridgewater College Bridgewater U.S. Air Force Wichita Falls Texas

Welcome Wagon Club Meeting Set at Chamber Office

The Welcome Wagon Club meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce office on S. Cameron St. Special guest Wade Ferguson will attend the event.

Welcome Wagon Club Chamber of Commerce S. Cameron St Wade Ferguson

Kernstown United Methodist class to meet Thursday evening

The Onward and Upward Class of Kernstown United Methodist Church will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Educational Building. Hostesses are Mrs Albert Tusing Mrs Elizabeth Lee and Mrs Peggy Ritter.

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Births announced for several families in Virginia and Maryland

SEPT. 10 to Mr. and Mrs. William Clinton Edmonds Maurer town a son Douglas Milton. Mrs. Edmonds is the former Miss Betty Jane Gochenour. TO MR. AND MRS. Walter Lee Ritter Route 1 a son. Mrs. Ritter is the former Miss Linda Susan Seckford. SEPT.11 to Mr. and Mrs. James Henry Showers III 315 E. Main St. Front Royal a son James Henry IV. Mrs. Showers is the former Miss Barbara Jean Martin. TO MR. AND MRS. Jerry Lane Mills Brucetown a son Bradley Lane. Mrs. Mills is the former Miss Barbara Jean Ritenour. TO MR. AND MRS. Gary Carl Campbell Walton St. Strasburg a son Johnie Carl. Mrs. Campbell is the former Miss Sherry Layne Dellinger. TO MR AND MRS Larry Benton Gustuson 213 Fulton St. Hancock Md a daughter Miss Gustuson is the former Miss Sandra Leith Coleman SEPT. 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Leland Eugene Williamson Jr 224 Walnut St. Berryville a daughter Mrs Williamson is the former Miss Sharon Lea Ward TO MR AND MRS David Allen Kirk White Post a daughter Bridget Lynn Mrs. Kirk is the former Miss Elsie Mae Noakes

William Clinton Edmonds Maurertown Douglas Milton Edmonds Betty Jane Gochenour Walter Lee Ritter Route 1 Ritter Linda Susan Seckford James Henry Showers, III E. Main St Front Royal James Henry, IV Showers Barbara Jean Martin Jerry Lane Mills Brucetown Bradley Lane Mills Barbara Jean Ritenour Gary Carl Campbell Walton St Strasburg Johnie Carl Campbell Sherry Layne Dellinger Larry Benton Gustuson Fulton St Hancock, Md Miss Gustuson Sandra Leith Coleman Leland Eugene Williamson, Jr Walnut St Berryville Williamson Sharon Lea Ward David Allen Kirk White Post Bridget Lynn Kirk Elsie Mae Noakes

Rev Alan Peer to Address ICL Breakfast Meeting

The Rev Alan Peer, Shenandoah College official, will address the International Christian Leadership group at a 7 a.m. breakfast tomorrow. The Elms Restaurant on Valley Ave. hosts the open public meeting. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will also attend with the ICL group.

Alan Peer Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music International Christian Leadership Group Elms Valley Ave Fellowship of Christian I.C.L

Welltown Women to Meet at Sunnyside Home

Welltown Woman's Society of Christian Service will gather Thursday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. George Seal's Sunnyside residence with Mrs. Mae Taylor directing the program.

Welltown Woman’s Society of Christian Service George Seal Sunnyside Mae Taylor

Williams Family Picnic Honors N C Williams

N C Williams was guest of honor at a birthday picnic at Recreation Park on Sunday with attendees including Harding Williams and daughters Gloria and Ann, plus the Williams and Taylor families. Also noted: Mrs C B See a patient in Winchester Memorial Hospital and Mrs Harold G Brown returned from a 22 day European tour. Advice on cauliflower leaves and cooking tips included.

N. C. Williams Recreation Park Harding Williams Gloria Ann Earl Williams Alfred Williams Lewis Williams C. D. Taylor, Jr C. B. See Stephens City Winchester Memorial Hospital Harold G. Brown

Calendar Of Events for Winchester Tuesday and Wednesday

A list of local meetings and club gatherings with times and venues including City Hall, WMB, and various halls. Notable groups include Zoning Appeals, Rescue Squad Auxiliary, Rotary, Moose, Rebekah Lodge, AA, Eagles, Kiwanis, Garden Clubs, Jayceettes, Rifle and Pistol Club, PTA, Numismatic Club, Square Dance, AAUW, Duplicate Bridge, and BPOE Lodge 867.

Winchester Board of Zoning Appeals Century Club Back Creek Raritan Club Stephens Fire Co Board of Control Exchange Club Commerce St Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous First Baptist Church Eagles Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Winchester Assn Colonial Garden Club Winchester-Clarke Garden Club Jayceeettes Winchester Golf Club Winchester Rifle and Pistol Club Kline Pta Shenandoah Numismatic Club Wmb AAUW War Memorial Building Lodge BPOE Elks Home

Miss Miller Weds Bruce McWhinney in Warrenton Church

Miss Peggy Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Reuben Miller of Midland and Bruce David McWhinney son of Mr and Mrs Russell McWhinney Sr of Berryville were married at St John s Catholic Church Warrenton on Aug 23 at 2 pm. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Eugene Walsh with music by Mrs Rinda Tharpe and Michael Schmied. Attendants included Mrs Linda Nealis as matron of honor and Miss Tillie Ann Miller as maid of honor with bridesmaids and ushers listed. The couple left for Bermuda and will reside in Richmond.

Peggy Miller Reuben Wellington Miller Midland Bruce David McWhinney Russell Clinton McWhinney Berryville St. John’s Catholic Church Warrenton Eugene Walsh Theological College Catholic University Clyde Carter Midland Church of the Brethren Rinda Tharpe Michael Schmied Richmond Miller Linda Nealis Martinsburg W. Va Tillie Ann Miller Bethesda Pamela Miller Bride Kathleen Butler Martha. Bengel Jean Ann McGarvey Winchester Maid of Honor Jakarta Nancy Getty Front Royal Russell Clinton McWhinney, Jr Reuben F. Miller Paul McWhinney Robert McWhinney Thomas Miller John Ramsburg Bermuda Blackwood N.J St. Charles College Catonsville St. Mary’s University Baltimore School of Pharmacy The Medical College of Virginia McWhinneys

Strasburg AARP Meeting Adds Nine Members

The Strasburg AARP held a session with Elmer C. Snarr presiding in his absence. Nine new members joined. A northward grand visit was announced as a 17 day tour. Lester Ryman led a program with special music and a covered dish supper is planned for Oct 11. An officers election in November for two years will follow a nominating committee. R L Hepner gave the benediction. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Helen Marston Mrs. John Cash Mrs. Cornelia Truluck and Mrs. Edna Baker.

Elmer C. Snarr Lester Ryman R. L. Hepner Helen Marston John Cash Cornelia Truluck Edna Baker

Miss Blevins Weds Marlin Leatherman in Appalachian Church

Donna Lynne Blevins daughter of Carl and Mrs. Blevins of Andover married Marlin Leatherman son of Mr and Mrs William Leatherman Jr in a First Baptist Church service in Appalachia. The couple plans to reside in North Carolina while he trains at Fort Bragg.

Donna Lynne Blevins Dauhter Carl Blevins Andover Marlin Leatherman Mr. Leatherman William J. Leatherman, Jr Allen Drive First Baptist Church Appalachia Lenwood N. Nichols David Blevins Margaret Turner Roanoke Alexis Collier Susan Leatherman Maid of Honor Charles Helms Arlington Gerald Goodson Welch W. Va Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Friends of Andover Leatherman Virginia Polytechnic Institute Handley High V.P.I U.S. Army North Carolina Fort Bragg

Bonsai Art Program by Mrs Thieblot in Blue Ridge VA

The Blue Ridge Chapter of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will host its 1969-70 season kickoff at 4 PM Sunday in the George Washington Hotel ballroom. Mrs. Armand Thieblot of Hagerstown MD will present The Art and Culture of Bonsai and demonstrate her methods for growing miniature trees.

Blue Ridge Virginia Museum of Fine Arts George Washington Hotel Armand Thieblot Hagerstown Thieblot

Macedonia WSCS Officers Are Installed

The Macedonia Woman's Society of Christian Service held an installation led by Rev. Thomas Wildman. Officers installed include President Mrs. Elwood Willis and Vice President Mrs. Glenn Borrer with other posts filled by Mrs. Oscar Eaton, Mrs. Wayne Reed, and committee members across Social Relations Missionary Education Spiritual Growth Local Church Responsibility Membership Nominating. Hostesses were Mrs. Granville Proffitt and Mrs. Elwood Willis.

Macedonia Woman's Society of Christian Service Thomas Wildman Elwood Willis Glenn Borrer Oscar Eaton Wayne Reed Granville Proffitt Eli Parker Julian Gess Wilson-Coulson Lester Foster James Sumption Charles Neff Barbara Foster J.W. Sumption John Holler C.B Lee

South End Auxiliary Sees 18 Attend Monthly Meeting

The South End Fire Co Ladies Auxiliary met at the fire hall with 18 members present led by President Page Comer. They plan to serve lunch to fire school boys on Sept 13 14 and Sept 20 21, welcome new member Mrs Sandy Jones, and set the next meeting for Oct 2 featuring a White Elephant Sale.

South End Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Page Comer Sandy Jones Vada Custer Majorie Anderson

Goodwill Pickup Announced for Winchester Area

The Goodwill Truck will serve the Winchester Berryville area on Sept 26 to collect clothing bedding shoes furniture appliances toys and miscellaneous household items. Proceeds support rehabilitation training and employment for the handicapped at Goodwill Industries. The director notes a shortage of furniture and children's clothing and bedding and urges residents to send name and address to Goodwill Industries Roanoke Virginia.

Goodwill Winchester Berryville Goodwill Industries Bryce Nichols Salem Turnpike N.W Roanoke Virginia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Steve C. Strawderman Diane Wright Peer Welltown WSCS Wilkins Loudoun St Doe Club Elks Blue Ridge Twirlers Caerelas Miss’ Miller Mr. McWhinney Glen Burnie Garden Club Sacred Art Catholic Church S.loudoun, St Dar Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution Robert K. Woltz Mrs Strasburg Aarp MR. and Mrs. Marlin Leatherman Miss Blevins International Ming Tree Guild American Bonsai Society Macedonia Toy Singer Bakersfield Ward Plaza
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