Miss Fuller Weds William D Rosenberry in Berryville
Berryville December wedding reports Miss Nan Puller daughter of Mr and Mrs Hunter Fuller and William D Rosenberry Jr son of Mr and Mrs Rosenberry of Bluemont married at Berryville Baptist Church The double ring ceremony led by Rev Arthur Firown Jr The bride wore winter white with navy accessories and red rose buds The groom is a Navy member stationed at Little Creek The couple to reside with the bride's parents after a brief wedding trip Nassau bound plans noted for Miss Nan Oakes and Baron Ernst Lyssard von Hoyingen Huene with Mr Justin Funkhouser attending pre wedding events Mrs George Wallace has returned home from Memorial Hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pegey Anne Puller
Hunter Fuller
Berryville
William D Rosenberry, Jr
Rosenberry
Bluemont
Berryville Baptist Church
Arthur Firown, Jr
Melvin Breithaupt
Round Hill
William Wayne Fuller
Berryville High School
Berryville Basket Company
U. S. Navy
Justin Funkhouser
Pioneer Point Farms
Centreville
Maryland
Nassau
N. P
Bahama Islands
Nan Oakes
Eunice Oakes
Sir Harry Oakes
Baron Ernst Lyssard von Hoyingen Huene
St. Mary's Church
Funkhouser
United Tes
New Orleans
Pioneer Point
Calendar of Events for December at Fraternal Groups
December events list includes Elks Club gathering on the 25th Christmas Day at 234 D. M. Elks Club. December 26 features 8 p.m. Woodmen of the World and 8 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles at their Eagles Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Eagles
Mrs. Jones Engaged To Douglass Cochran
Berryville announces the engagement of Eleanor Locke Jones to Douglass C Cochran son of Thomas Cochran of Clarke County. The couple plan a spring wedding. Eleanor is a Berryville High School and Winchester Business College graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Locke
Berryville
Eleanor Locke Jones
Douglass C Cochran
Thomas Cochran
Big Stone
Geo
Jones
Berryville High School
Winchester Business College
Clarke County
Cochran
Emory and Henry College
Emory
Miss Wells Engaged To Thomas F Riddell
The engagement of Virginia Wells of Rosemont Pennsylvania to Thomas F Riddell of Edgemont Pennsylvania is announced by Mr and Mrs Richard W Wells. Virginia attended Madison College and is a Pi Kappa Sigma member while Thomas attended Bucknell University and belongs to Kappa Sigma.
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Richard W. Wells
Rosemont
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Thomas F. Riddell
Thomas H. Riddell
Edgemont
Miss Wells
Madison College
Harrisonburg
Pi Kappa Sigma
Riddell
Bucknell University
Lewisburg
Cansylvania
Kappa Sigma
Wells
Secrets Of Charm Christmas Customs Across Nations
The piece explores how Christmas traditions vary yet unite under a warm American blend. It notes Santa Claus evolving from San Nicolaus, stockings from English mantels, and the Christmas fir attributed to Martin Luther or St Winfrid, reflecting multi national roots shaping today’s holiday.
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Chriskindlein
San Nicolaus
Santa Claus
Saifit
Young Hope
America
Martin Luther
St. Winfrid
Mistletoe and Merriment in Christmas Carols
Immigrants bring the candle and gift bearing tree to America. Mistletoe, holly wreaths, and mistletoe rituals are tied to protection, happiness, and lasting fortune. A Yuletide carol ends with a festive call to rejoice as homes glow with candles and bright trees.
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America
Eldd
FIGURED FOR You Fashion Instruction Offer
Specially prepared guide offers detailed instructions and illustrations on selecting foundation garments for comeliness control and comfort. Send 10 cents, stamped self addressed envelope to Secrets of Charm in care of National Newspaper Service, Box 305 Michigan City Indiana.
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Secrets of Charm
National Newspaper Service
Michigan City
Indiana
Manuels Host Golden Anniversary Celebration
Mrs. Jessie B. Manuel and daughter Miss Jean Manuel entertained at their Kerne town home on December 10 for Mrs. Manuel’s parents Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Brady celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Guests included Washington Virginia residents and relatives from Flint Hill Front Royal Milldale and Milldale area in a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie B. Manuel
Jean Manuel
Kernetown
Lesson in English by W. L Gordon
W L Gordon offers guidance on common language errors and pronunciation. The piece highlights misused phrases like I am very pleased with the presents and explains sine die pronunciation. It suggests a daily vocabulary growth with the word deplore meaning to feel deep grief or sorrow.
Equator Rotation Speed: 25,000 Miles per Day
A person on the earth's equator travels about 25,000 miles in 24 hours, equating to roughly 18 miles per minute or over 500 yards per second as the planet spins on its axis.
Morning coat with striped trousers etiquette occasions
The guide lists wear of a cut away with striped trousers for morning or afternoon weddings, Sunday church, all daytime ceremonies such as dedications and unveilings, theatre or parade reviews, and roles as usher or pallbearer. It also advises removing the pipe when speaking to a woman and allows candles on the dinner table even if not lit.
Births December 23 to Mr and MrsDonald Bauserman
Birth notices list three new babies born December 23: a boy to Mr and Mrs Donald Bauserman of Strasburg. a girl to Mr and Mrs Ralph Carper of Middletown. a girl to Mr and Mrs Conway Conard of 1119 Conway Street. The mothers are identified by former names Evelyn Carbaugh Hilda Parker and Caroline Mercier.
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Donald Bauserman
Strasburg
Beuserman
Evelyn Carbaugh
Ralph Carper
Middletown
Carper
Hilda Parker
Conway Conard
Conway St
Conard
Caroline Mercier
Birthday party honoring Hunter Hoover in Hayfield
Mr and Mrs Boyd Ramey hosted a birthday celebration for Mr Hunter Hoover. Guests included Mr and Mrs Warren Bowman from Washington DC who visited with their son and daughter in law, Mr and Mrs Warren Bowman Jr. The note mentions Mrs Mary Snapp and visits by Mrs Betty Oates and Mrs Mary Anderson to Mr and Mrs L M.
Local social visits listed among residents
Last Wednesday Larrick hosted a dinner with guests Mrs Gracie McFarland Mr Silas McFarland Mrs Alice Michael and Mr James Carr. Thursday Mr William Gerrard of Harrisonburg called on Mr Luther Larrick.
Florence Nightingale’s Crimean War Hospital Reforms
Florence Nightingale led 38 trained nurses to Scutari in Turkey and transformed a failing army hospital. Within six months she cut death rates from 42 percent to 2.2 percent despite filth vermin overcrowding and shortages of food medicine and supplies.
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Florence Nightingale
D. M
Scutari
Turkey
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Miss Fuller Bride
W. D. Rosenberry
Mrs. Wallace Home
George Wallace
Memorial Hospital
Greystone Terrace
D. m. Elks Club
Douglass Cochran
E. G. Rusk
Katharine Rusk
Baltimore
Richard W. Rusk
Blacksburg
Frank Fleming
Philip Edward
Hampton
G. K. Massengil
Myr
Ely Bradfield
Barnesville
Ohio
B. F. Arthur, Jr
Arthur
Mrs. Bradfield
Stewart St
Mrs. van Sickel
Lincoln van Sickel
Betsy Arthur
Tyler Kohler
Christ Episcopal Church
Thomas Riddell
Mrs. Sowers
Mildred Sowers
Susan
Jane Sowers
Richmond
Russell
Thomas Cover
Bryn Mawr
James Piper
Grace Symington
H. K. Russell
S. Stewart St
Haines
M. D. Haines
Piccadilly St
Pentacostal Church
Braddock St
Miss Rosesell
Virginia Russell
Apple Club
Armory
Briggs Phillips
Frederick
Frank Galladay
Pat Barr
Ronnie Binner
Kennerley
St. Paul’s Church
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Cedar Creek
John Robert Powers
Mr. and
Mrs
A. J. Brady
W. L Gordon
Roberto Lee
Christe
Imee
Coats
Loudoun
Hayfield
Modernage Nity
Gaunt
Lovett Brothers
N. Loudoun St
Cather's Department Store
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Happy Christmas
Timberlake
Buzzella's Shop
Margaret L. Hodgson
HAT & Dress Shop
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