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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1957

Page

6

Local Students Head to Colleges and Preparatory Schools

Young residents depart for new academic years across Virginia and nearby states. Philip Groves leaves for University of Virginia as a junior, and Wendy Barney goes to Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg. Judy Grove transfers to Madison College as a junior after Westhampton, while Daniel Shenk starts as a freshman at VP. Betty Lou Snellings begins Madison College junior year, Harry Todd enters Shepherd College, Johnny Carr heads to St Pauls School near Baltimore, Terry Coe enrolls at Roller Business College, From Royal, and a Lewisburg football camp awaits a senior in high school. D E Bussell Jr begins junior year at Oberlin Conservatory.

Oberlin student returns as Russell Junior at Conservatory

Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Russell Jr and daughter Karen return to Oberlin Ohio where he resumes studies as a junior at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music on Tuesday. Also noted are travels and relocations of local residents including Holland vacation plans and Ziegler’s overseas posting.

D. E Bussell, Jr Russell Berryville Pike Oberlin Conservatory of Music Oberlin Ohio D. E. Russell, Jr Karen

Star Recorder Day Observed at the Moose Home

Star Recorder Day will be observed at the Moose Home Sunday with community participation and local readings planned by members and guests.

Moose Home

Calendar of Events at War Memorial Building and Local Venues

Community listings show meetings and activities at the War Memorial Building and area venues. Events include Garden Club at 10 am Monday, Teen Age Lounge, Girl Scout meeting, Women of Moose recorder day, PTA and club meetings, VFW Auxiliary rituals, lodge and chapter gatherings, bridge, exchange club, Kernestown PTA, Moose, Rebekah Lodge, and Alcoholics Anonymous sessions with times mainly in the afternoon and evening.

Garden Club PTA Clarke County High School FCVFA Stephens City Fire Hall VFW Post Home Madison Lodge Lions Club George Washington Hotel Righto Mesvaffico Exchange Club Kernestown Pta Loyal Order of Moose Rebekah Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Baptist Church

Winchester Moose chapter hosts Project of the Day

At 1 pm Winchester Chapter 1367 Women of the Moose will hold a meeting led by local Star Recorder Mrs. Mary Ebert Holler. Clubs from nearby Virginia were invited to attend and members were urged to bring an item for the day’s project.

Winchester Women of the Moose Mary Ebert Holler Star Recorder Virginia

Blue Compositions Dominate Colonial Garden Club Meet

The Colonial Garden Club met with host Mrs. Ellis Ford to hear Mrs. Charles B. Snider speak on O To Get a Blue The guest judge was Mrs Paul Haldeman Awards highlighted blue and yellow in multiple classes including Special Mass Line arrangement and Specimen with winners such as Mrs J W Daniel Mrs C Bruce Harlee Mrs B J Sager Mrs E W Bridgeforth Mrs James Madden Mrs Loring Bean Mrs Frank Grieve Mrs James Snider and Mrs Irvin Cather.

Colonial Garden Club Ellis Ford Charles B. Snider Paul Haldeman J. W. Daniel C. Bruce Harlee B. J. Sager E W. Bridgeforth James Madden Loring Bean Frank Grieve James Snider Irvin Cather

Garden Club exhibits prize winners at regional show

The Lord Fairfax Garden Club took third in inter club invitation class at Berryville show. In artistic Class V Mrs. Chester Riley won first and also placed second in Class VI. Mrs. Riley is a Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs member. Old Fredericktown Garden Club earned the tri color award for My Best Beau in the inter club class at the Piedmont Garden Club show. The event was at Emanuel Church Parish House in Delaware on Thursday with Mrs. Bradford Bennett as chair and members including Mrs. French Lee.

Lord Fairfax Garden Club Town and Country Garden Club Berryville Chester Riley Riley Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs Fredericktown O Lohn Dunlap Roy Cather Old Fredericktown The

Cosmetics talk and club meeting noted at Winchester

Mrs. Stuart Jones of Baltimore told the Winchester Quota Club about cosmetics history and makeup use at a Thursday dinner. Mrs. Jones was introduced by Mrs. C Bruce Harlee. Miss Loif Hammond won a face kit and Mrs. Jay Lowden Jr. earned a $50 certificate.

Stuart Jones Baltimore Winchester Quota Club Jones C. Bruce Harlee Earl Clowser Nat Smith Loif Hammond Jay Lowden, Jr Elizabeth Cat Rosalind Kater Elizabeth N. Barr Mary Hackett M. J. Billmyer Miss Hackett Handley Wheeling, W. Va

Xi Chi Beta Sigma Phi Opens Fall Program Dinner

Xi Chi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi held a fall program dinner at Keller's Restaurant with President Mrs Cilles Zuckerman leading the business meeting and appointing committees for the year. Committees include Program Lee Fawcett chair, Social Roy Bayliss Jr, Ways and Means Oscar Bywaters chair, Service Olive Crosby, Publicity Rosalind Kater, to attend Virginia Beach convention October 25-27, and Greenbrier Middle Eastern Area Convention in November.

Lord Fairfax Garden Club Schedules Flower Show Judging

The Lord Fairfax Garden Club held a regular meeting led by Mrs. James D. Shockey. A dress rehearsal style judging of exhibits occurred with blue red and yellow ribbon winners named for both composition and horticultural sections.

Lord Fairfax Garden Club James D. Shockey R. E. Myers Leonard Riley Harold Patton Clifton Edwards Chester Riley Leon Slavin Leonard Sirbaugh

Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Elects Officers

Mrs Wilbur G Saeger elected president at the September meeting of the Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club. She is a native of Ohio and previously served as vice president. Other officers elected include Mrs James Shields as vice president and Mrs Jerry Salsano as secretary.

Wilbur G. Saeger Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Saeger Ohio James Shields Jerry Salsano Secre

Recipe for Success and Nervous Breakdown Paradox

A Hal Boyle column jokes about everyday curiosities and common beliefs, listing quirky stats and anecdotes from dental decay to a milk bottle's lifespan. It notes a tie between success and breakdown, cites TV host Kathryn Murray, a soap opera chorus, and a dancer's tempo, weaving humorous observations about modern life.

Hal Boyle New York Columbia River Washington Kathryn Murray U.S Lisa Kirk Fernanda Montel

Wood in Furniture Talk Highlights Local Club Session

Mrs. Saeger hosted an executive meeting at National Ave. The club elected new officers to be installed in October. R. G. Cain spoke on wood in furniture, showcasing many types. Hostesses were Mable Bagby Mary Lee Lillian Helfrich and Grace Alford. guests listed include Leadale Anderson Rose Marie Campbell Rose Hand Sarah Harkey Joyce Hayes Margaret Heffernan Catherine Henry Earlee Garrard Rosaline Modlin Rose Rambow Edna Sayles Margaret Shawen Virginia Ziemer.

Tary Edward Bagby Margaret Heffernan Catherine Henry Earlee Garrard Rosaline Modlin Rose Rambow Edna Sayles Margaret Shawen Virginia Ziemer

Comrade Bible Class Holds September Meeting at Braddock Church

Members of the Comrade Bible Class at Braddock Street Methodist Church will hold their September business meeting in the sanctuary on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Group 4 led by Mrs. Beulah Trenary will be in charge.

Braddock Street

Home Demonstration Agent Schedule in Frederick County

The Frederick County Home Demonstration Agent's week of September 23 to 28 includes in county visits on Monday, 11 a.m. Star Tannery 4-H, 1:30 p.m. Stonewall HDC at Stephen son Church, 1:30 p.m. Evandale HDC with Mrs. Proffit, 7:30 p.m. Stonewall 4-H eclub at Stonewall School, and 1:30 p.m. East Frederick HDC with Mrs. Canfield. Demonstrations on home medicine cabinets and first aid kits accompany each meeting. Also, clubs are asked to complete accomplishment sheets for the secretary's summary.

Frederick County Star Tannery Friendly Grove Stonewall Stephenson Church Evandale Jackie Proffit Stonewall School East Frederick HDC Canfield Aso

Lessons in English by W. L. Gordon

Instructional note on word usage pronunciation and spelling. Highlights phrases to avoid and correct forms. Defines recidivism with pronunciation and example about parole officers aiding prevention. Includes guidance to expand vocabulary by daily word focus.

W. L. Gordon

Segregation to Top Discussed at Parley

Early arrivals for the Southern Conference meeting in Sea Island Ga included Govs McKeldin Stanley and Underwood. Officials said segregation would be a top discussion item though not on the formal agenda as the conference opens tomorrow evening.

Sea Island Govs T. R. McKeldin Maryland Thomas B. Stanley Virginia Cecil H.underwood West Virginia

Hayfield News Briefs Local Church Service and Social Visits

A worship service with sermon by Rev Daniel Agnew at Mt Olive Church Sunday at 10 then Sunday School at 11. Rain relief noted. Mrs Laura Atkins returns home from Arlington after visiting Mr W B Solomon and family. A parade of Sunday visitors from Winchester and nearby towns including the Campbells and Paughs. The sudden death of David Johnson of Draper is reported to Mrs W B Solomon who attended the funeral near Lynchburg.

Paul Joyce Brill Kathy Eugene Nevin Charlotte Paugh Linda Sue Sherry Lynn Martha Lou Alice Barbara Carolyn Sharon Campbell John Ligh Robert Campbell Winchester Alva Miller Carol Scott White W. B. Solomon David Johnson Draper Solomon Lynchburg Ray Mayhew Luther Larrick H. B. Hederick Washington, D. C Cleve Marple Statton Orndoff James Brooks Marshville N. C

Round Hill Briefs Highlight Local Visits and New Fire Hall

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Watkins and relatives toured Davis West Virginia. Betty Lou Bradfield from Winchester visited Round Hill. Alfred Williams family dined with Russell Feeley at Mt Williams. Mr. and Mrs. D L Bowers hosted Dale Bowers of Jackson Michigan. Helen Rudolph spent a day with Arthur White. Work has started on a new fire hall at the site formerly owned by T N Cather. Ruth Williams hosted visitors Wednesday afternoon including Mrs Russell Feeley and Mrs Mary Feeley.

Round Hill Stanley Watkins Davis W. Va Black Water Falls Betty Lou Bradfield Winchester Alfred Williams

Thirtieth Arlington Sign Bans Parking on Church Grounds

Arlington residents report a new church yard sign stating Thou shalt not park. The message appears on church grounds and prompts questions about enforcement and local parking rules.

Arlington Tex

Almond Dalton Swap Charges In Virginia Governor Race

The Associated Press report shows Virginia gubernatorial candidates trading barbs over campaign tactics. Democrat J Lindsay Almond Jr accuses Ted Dalton of a campaign of adjectives and vague figures while Dalton counters with claims Almond evades specifics and questions how much is substantial. Almond endorses a Roanoke proposal to fund teachers salaries with caution on taxes, promising a pay raise if elected.

Associated Press Virginia J. Lindsay Almond Jr Ted Dalton Dalton Almond Democratic Roanoke Harrisonburg Democrat General Fund Literary Fund Del Julian H. Rutherfoord del. Kossen Gregory

Detectives Say Houseboy Admits Slaying Actress

Police report a 37 year old houseboy Lonnie Hartford Jr. confessed to choking 63 year old Ginger Mitchell the former silent film star. Hartford said he went to her apartment to repay a $30 loan and struck her after an offhand remark. He remained in custody on murder suspicion.

Los Angeles Herman Zander Lonnie Hartford Jr Ginger Mitchell Miss Mitchell William S. Hart Tom Mix Hartford Zander

Amethyst Guard Against Drunkenness in Ancient Belief

The amethyst was believed by Greeks and other ancient peoples to protect against the evil effects of strong drink. The name derives from Greek amethystos meaning not to be dunken or remedy for drunkenness.

Modern Etiquette Q A on hosting servicemen and meeting family

A columnist answers etiquette questions about hosting a stranger serviceman at home when living with parents hotel alternatives and gifts for a future mother in law. It also covers how a young married woman should identify herself on the phone as Dorothy Hayes.

Mrs. Hayes Dorothy Hayes

Baltimore Public Bands Grow Since 1865

Public band concerts in the park began in Baltimore in 1865. Now four city bands produced 132 summer performances with an estimated 200000 listeners attending.

Baltimore

Also Mentioned on This Page

Philip Groves A. 8. Groves Greystone Terrace University of Virginia Wendell Barney, Jr Wendell R. Barney Jefferson St Virginia Episcopal School Judy Grove Gaughtor Robert Grove Amherst St Madison College Westhampton Daniel A. Shenk E. W Shenk Stephenson Betty Lou Snellings Sidney L. Snellings N. Braddock Sr Harry J. Todd Shepherd College Shepherdstown, W. Va Johnny Carr John B Carr New Canson, Conn Harry K. Russell S. Stewart St St. Paul's School Terry Coe John S. Coe Millwood Pike Roller Business College From Royal Robert F. Fletcher Charles H. Fletcher Liberty Ave Green Drier Military School Lewisburg WiVa Howard A. Holland Ponte Vedra Beach Fla Virginia Beach Betty Ziegler Weisbaden Germany U.S. Air Force Ziegler Iceland Ralph Hardy N. Loudoun John B. Garr Clarksdale, Miss New Cannan Conn Blanche Showalter Front Royal Winchester Memorial Hospital James H. Adams, Jr Gainesboro Teresa Jean Adams Joan Lots Watson Women OF Moose Plan Bobbie Conrad Women of Moose Star Recorder Lord Fairfax OLD Fredericktown Club Melo Pred America Red Cross Veterans of Foreign Wars Mrs. Jones Welcome Wagon Club Gaunt George DeWitt Robert Q. Lewis CBS Radio Riviera Tommy Mara H. L. Mencken Hayfield News Round Hill News Cacapon Lodge Cacapon State Park Dally Houseboy Ivy Aatob Lovett Bros N. Loudoun St Roberta Lee Mucho Music the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Church of Your Choice Cather’s Department Store Winchester, Virginia Timberlakes Girls Coats Timberlake DIAL Waterford Foundation Waterford Is Leesburg Loudoun County Daye Maytag E. Boscantn St
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