Dodgson Rowing with Children Sparks Literary Gift
During the Civil War era at Oxford a math tutor Lutwidge Dodgson known for silence and kindness to children often rowed with neighborhood kids. His favorite companion was Alice Liddell, who inspired his storytelling adding to the Christmas 1862 gift of a handwritten little book titled The Adventures and Description.
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America
Oxford
Don
Lutwidge Dodgson
Mr. Dodgson
Alice Liddell
Alice
Christina
Alice in Wonderland stage adaptation by Clare Tree Major
The Handley High School auditorium hosts a children's theatre adaptation of Alice in Wonderland by Clare Tree Major, with live actors in elaborate costumes portraying Alice, the White Rabbit, and other characters. The production, tied to the Winchester Little Theatre, runs at 10:30 on Saturday morning December 7.
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Alice
Dodgson
Lewis Carrol
Doormouse
Cheshire Cat
Wonderland
Winchester Little Theatre
Handley High School
Rev R B Nelson Returns From Richmond Mission Meeting
The Rev Robert B Nelson of Christ Episcopal Church returned from Richmond after attending a Conference of the Episcopal Diocesan Social Service Board led by Bishop H St George Tucker. Attendees included Rankin Barnes and other national social service leaders. Also visiting were H Frank Boyer and Raymond Maxie with Legion service work, while I Fredfod county agent attended a local meeting. Miss Leona Peer returned from Cincinnati after Thanksgiving visits.
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R. B. Nelson
Richmond
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Board of Social Service
Episcopal di of
Virginia
H. St. George Tucker
Commission On Social Service
Rankin Barnes
Social Service Commission
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I. Fred Fod
Luray
Leona Péer
Cincinnati
Ohio
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E. J. Smith
Berryville
Whiting
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S. Loudoun
L N. Market
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E. Piccadilly St
Ame
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Kernstown
Heatrola
Shenandoah Valley
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Piccadilly St
L. S
Rawleigh
Dept
Val-189
A. T. Baker
Palmer
Cameron
Atwater
Kent
Crosley
Willis’ Bicycle and Radio Shop
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U.S
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Mtel, IL
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Damask Yard
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Men’s Union
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Ft. Ward
South
Loudoun St
Montgomery Ward
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