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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1974
Page
9
A compact survey of Christmas traditions from around the globe. It covers mistletoe origins in Scandinavia, Saturnalia in Rome, Santa lore from Nast, Epiphany gifts, and customs in Spain Ireland Holland Belgium Italy Poland Denmark Philippines Czech and Puerto Rico, plus time-honored rituals like Christmas trees, carols, and fortune storytelling.
The Society of 40 8 held its annual Christmas party at the Fairfax Room of the George Washington Hotel on Wednesday. Two Winchester Memorial Hospital nurses attending Shenandoah College received Christmas gifts to support their studies and needs. Past Chef de Gare Michael Castleman led the nurses program as Mrs. Carol Loy and Mrs. Mary Lou Mc Turk received awards.
The Glen Burnie Garden Club meets Thursday with a tour of Mrs Herbert Solen berger’s home following a luncheon at Mrs Hubert Stratton’s house. The day’s exhibit is a Christmas arrangement titled Twelfth Night. Lunch begins at 12 30 p.m.
A Christmas program titled Christmas Stranger will be held at Mt. Olive United Methodist Church in Hayfield on Monday December 23 at 7 30 p m The event features a pageant along with songs and recitations by participants.
Church Women United displayed dolls crafted for area children in need through the Salvation Army. Mrs. Robert Hockman CWU president, Mrs. Brigadier James Kinley Salvation Army officer’s wife, and Mrs. Virginia B. Gregory Army auxiliary president attended the luncheon at Market Street United Methodist Church where the dolls were shown.
Mrs Dot Campbell Warren County Extension Homemakers safety chairman releases a holiday safety guide. Tips cover fire prevention indoor hazards tree care and decoration safety and gift toy risks for children plus plant and chemical dangers for households.
James Wood High School choral group directed by Paul Thompson entertained Old Fredericktown Garden Club with Christmas carols and contemporary tunes at the December meeting. Mrs. James Laise auctioned the club's Christmas crafts sale with help from Mrs. Richard Nicholas and Mrs. Bruce Porterfield.
The University of Southern Mississippi announces its President's List for Fall quarter. To qualify, students must hold a 4.0 average on at least 10 semester hours. From Winchester, Kurt Colin Muller is included on the list.
A string of birth notices lists Tammy Lynn born to Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Bryan Walker of Baker West Virginia. Kevin Scott to Arley Lemuel Kerns Jr and Barbara Weatherholt. Joel Douglas to James Worth Johnson and Phyllis Walton. Michael Lee to Russell Lee Wilkins Jr and Margaret Shepard. Jennifer Brooke to Marshall Leroy Sampson and Marsha Slater. Sarah Catherine to Robert Matthew Raikes and Ann Stevenson. Amy Elizabeth to William Frederick Golliday and Elizabeth Wine. Angela Kay to Walter Stephen Sager and Brenda Brill. Jason Lyn to Walter Edward Saville and Peggy Sett. Christopher Jay Tumblin to David Leon Tumblin and Jean Temple McDonald. Tiffany Danielle to Ronaie Eugene Marcus and Deborah High. Megar Katherine to Robert Jennings Wilson and Martha-Degon. Charles Wayne Greathouse to Gary Wayne Greathouse and Sidney McKay.
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