Washington's Great Tavern Ball Highlighted by Local Dances
The Alexandria community plans to fund and restore the historic tavern linked to George Washington. The 1799 ball, attended by descendants of notable figures, features dances at Washington and Lee University events with prom led by J. F. Bear and Dorothy Bear. Bernie Cummins and his New Yorkers provide music. The Sixteenth District of Virginia Red Men meet in Rouss avenue with remarks by leaders from Roanoke and Herndon, and a next meeting scheduled for Stephens City.
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Barr Honored as Life Honorary of Confederate Veterans
Fort Worth reports William C Barr aged 86 received honor as life honorary president of the Robert E Lee Camp United Confederate Veterans. He led the camp as commander three years and is its only living charter member. Also noted are engagements, travels, social visits, and local marriages and licenses across Winchester and surrounding areas.
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McKinley Chapter of Eastern Star Plans Grand Visitation
Evening events list for Harrisonburg Front Royal and Winchester chapters with grand visitation by Mrs Belva Martin Goad plus regular meetings and activities including Rotary luncheon at George Washington Hotel and a Girls' Athletic Association ticket sale for Laughter at Palace Theatre. Other items note Tap dancing classes at George Washington Hotel and Choral Society rehearsal at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church and Braddock Street M E Church South youth choir practice.
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Harrisonburg
Stafford Pemberton
George Washington Hotel
McKinley Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Front Royal
Belva Martin Goad
Washingtons Last Ball Reproduced at Gadsbys Tavern
Direct descendants of Washington's friends attend a bicentennial ball at Gadsbys Tavern in Alexandria Virginia. The event recreates the February 22 1799 ball with impersonations of Washington and wife, period costumes, a grand march and fiddlers, and old Virginia refreshments. The Alexandria Committee of the Colonial Dames Mount Vernon Chapter D A R and the Washington Society host this commemorative night.
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City
Patty Washington
D. M. Niven
The
Colonial Dames
C. A. S. Sinclair
William B. McGroart
American Legion
Laughter Theatre Benefit For Winchester Girls Association
The Girls Athletic Association of Winchester forms a cooperative theatre fundraiser called Laughter at Hable's Palace Theatre, with tickets sold in advance on Thursday and Friday. Purchasers win admittance to any show those days and a substantial percentage goes to local girls. Mrs Louise Bakewell hosted dinner for Miss Elizabeth Crawford of Berryville after which guests attended the Berryville movie.
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Strother Sherman
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Front Royal Road
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Ada Woore
Loring Woore
Frank Solenberger
Clarence Oats
Mary Sherman
Clayton Sherman
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Hable’s Palace
Palace
Miss Crawford
Louise Bakewell
Berryville
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Berryville High School
Miss Rapchuck Marry Mr. Tavenner in Martinsburg
Announcement states Miss Laverne C. Rapchuck of Phillipsburg Pennsylvania wed Mr. H Herris Tavenner of Kernstown in Martinsburg on Wednesday January 27. The couple’s parents are listed as Mr and Mrs Mike Rapchuck of Phillipsburg and Mr and Mrs Ralph Tavenner of Berryville. He operates a business in Kernstown.
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Ralph Tavenner
Berryville
Bookcase lamp tip hints at built in display idea
The note suggests placing small bowl shaped lamps on the top shelf of built in bookcases flanking a fireplace to showcase the display. It emphasizes simple lighting as a stylish enhancement for living spaces.
New York Exchange Endures Broad Declines On Short Selling
Security prices on the New York Stock Exchange fell across the board with losses ranging from fractions of a point to over $2 per share. Short selling was cited as a major factor driving the declines while the British pound rose to $3.46 in afternoon trading.
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Grain prices hold firm on Chicago Board amid war fears
Grain prices stayed steady on the Chicago Board of Trade despite forecasts of war in the Far East and weak demand for all grains, especially wheat. Futures closed near yesterday's levels with limited NYSE activity and no sales in oats and rye for September.
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Whose Isn't A Girl S Perfect Man Idea
A light humor item from Bluffton News Banner notes a girl frequently revises her idea of the ideal man, reflecting changing tastes and playful dating notions.
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