Early Virginia Nuptial Traditions Recaptured in History
T J C Williams cites Samuel Kerch on pioneer weddings in early Virginia and Maryland. Weddings began at the bride’s home with the bride choosing the priest and a community wide frolic. Guests traveled by horse in a narrow path, whiskey contests preceded the ceremony, and the dinner featured a back's feast followed by dances lasting into morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. C. Williams
Washington County
Samuel Kerch
Pot
West Virginia
Old Dominion
Lindsey
Miss MacDonald Teaches Seat Work To Clarke County Teachers
Miss Rose MacDonald rural supervisor for Clarke County notes six aims of seat work in a report from a meeting at the courthouse. She urges activities that occupy head and hands and cultivate close observation and original thinking. Lunch in the courtroom joined teachers Nellie Mae Evans Dorothy Levi Katherine Eagle and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Rose MacDonald
Clarke County
Richmond
Rly
Mary Revlel
Lola Fenton
A. F. Robinson
Frank V. Tilford
Bridge
Milton Valley
Conrad P. Carter
F. M. Wray
Thomas M. Reynolds
J. B. Neill
Nannie Thomas
Frances Wolfe
Queenstown social notes at Norwood home and departures
Mrs Trevor Johns and Mrs Conrad Powell Carter of Queenstown Md are guests of Mrs T M Reynolds at Norwood. Mrs Robin Elder and her children have left Mrs Elder's mother Mrs Lewis N Glover for Atlanta. Mr and Mrs Melvin Moen who stayed with the Misses Lake returned to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trevor Johns
Conrad Powell Carter
Queenstown
T. M. Reynolds
Norwood
Robin Elder
Boyce Brevities and Community Notes
Local school news shows Miss Eva Masse called to Roanoke for sister’s illness and updates on staff and students. Basketball results favor Boyce High over Upperville. girls fall. Liszt Ensemble praised. Patrons League meetings urged. Christmas holidays announced. church programs planned. Also: coyotes in San Francisco park prompt hunter action. Emory museum houses prize Confederate money from Fond du Lac Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Masse
Boyce Agricultural High School
Roanoke
Mabel Massey
John Henderson
Mrford
Oscar M. Carr
Thomas Jones
Culpeper
J. R. Strode
Upperville High School
Upperville
Elizabeth Hume
Mt. Jackson
Liszt
Boyce High School
Emory University
Atlanta
Fond du Lac, Wis
Winchester Hero Engagement Ends Saturday
The Winchester feature Winchester's Hero closes its engagement at the Colonial Theatre this Saturday with matinee and evening showings. Director Newland praised the local production and thanked supporters while audiences laughed at humorous scenes including a baby carriage mix up. A feature picture and Marshall Walker's Whiz Bang Review also play on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newland
Henpeck
Winchester
Colonial Theatre
Miller
Evening Star
Fan‘sl
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Valle
Colonial
Walker
Sunshine Girl
Winchester Evening Star
Georgie Conrad
Claudine Lovett
E. C. Stuart
Wm. Huyett
Dr. Stuart
Mrs. Lovett
Wm. Doran
Ann Tucker McGuire
Jobyna Ralston
Johnny Walker
Gertrude Astor
Tony Fuentes
Los Angeles
U.S. S
Texas
Virginia
Samuel Kercheval
Hagerstown
Miss MacDonald
Jack Burke
Moore
FUN Makers
Featuring
Miss Bebe Jolly
Comedienne
Blue Streak Chorus
San Francisco
Golden Gate Park
J.C. Penney Co
Bokar
York
Karo Blue
Brazil
White House
Sunnyfield
Isbag
Pillsbury
Lamb
ADAMS
Philadelphia
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