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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1961
Page
7
The Arcade Building in Providence Rhode Island built in 1827 to 1828 remains the sole surviving example of early American temples of trade. Its twelve colossal columns weigh twelve tons each highlighting its grand scale and historic significance.
The Associated Press reports a mixed Christmas mood as faith and peace hopes rise while anxiety shadows the globe. Berlin sees a possible White Christmas, Western troops receive invitations, and Kennedy prepares greetings. France ships 900000 vacationers. London workers protest a party ban. Arctic Canada hosts pioneer celebrations. A Coast Guard delay delays the Acapulco cruise. Japanese streets glow with carols. Mexico grants a government bonus of 24 million dollars to officials.
The Woodbine Pentecostal Church has hosted a weeklong meeting and Galilee Friendship Circle met at Mrs. Herbert Taylor’s home. Local residents note abundant butchering in recent weeks as they prepare for Christmas entertainment and visits. Grover Teets and friends returned from a trip to Tulsa. Funeral for Mrs. Myrtle Guloch held in Leesburg. Residents visited Issac Kerns at Apple Shade Farm and hosted Mary Michel and son Pete from Arlington. Helen Crim shifts nursing from South Boston to Winchester Memorial. Mrs. Fairfax Shewbridge remains hospitalized at Winchester Memorial. Charles Lloyd of Berryville dropped by. Holiday exercises were attended at Welltown Church. Master Michel Affleck is ill at his grandparents’ home.
A reader asks about sharing gifted money after engagement, visiting etiquette with no fixed dates, whether a bride should wear her engagement ring at the wedding, and table manners at bridge. The columnist notes wedding ring handling, proper use of gifts, and who pays for boutonnieres, with concise etiquette guidance.
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