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Evening star., 1957-12-15
Miss Linda Learuard
|Weds Ensign Whitfield

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Al
bert Learnard announce the
marriage Of their daughter
Linda Mckay TO Ensign Fred
erick Cragin Whitfield. son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ja-
path Whitfield. ir.. Of Suffolk.
Va. The wedding took place
yesterday In the Shrine Of
the Most Blessed Sacrament
with the Msgr. Edward Roach
officiating. Following the
ceremony q reception was
held at the Chevy Chase Club.
The bride wore q gown Of
ivory peau de sole with alen-
con lace appliqued on the
dress. scooped neck and skirt.
Her full length fell was Of
heirloom Brussels lace.
The maid Of honor was
Miss Perrin Bacon Of Mobile.
Ala. The other attendants
were Miss Elizabeth Eakin
and Miss Caroline Bingham
Of Washington, D. c.; Miss
Diane Whitfield Of Suffolk.
Evening star., 1957-12-15

howevSF. II Is gracious TO ex-
press your thanks should you
happen 10 meet the sender.
Qnestlon---Is It proper 10
send a Christmas card to
someone who has suffered .
recent bereavement?
Nlss n. y. NJ.
Answer-Yes. Be careful
in your choice. however, one
bearing q religious motif Is
always safe.
D D
0nesAiOm,--I have had .
cute picture Of our two chill
drcn placed on q Christmas
card. MY husband says I
should not send one Of these
70 his business associates.
only 10 our friends. What do
you sayf
Mrs. u. 3. 4.
Answer--t am in complete
agreement with your hus-
band. While the card Is prob
ably very cute and your
friends win enjoy II. q more
formal card Of greeting IA
preferable for casual ac-
quaintances and business as
sociates.
(Rssistered United states Patent ono,
Evening star., 1957-12-15

Va, and Mrs. Charles H. Ger
hardt. jr.. Of Winter Park.
Fla.
DR.. Thomas. Whitfield III
was best man. Ushers were
the Messrs. James G. Learn
ard. Frank Birdsong. Fred
Alexander and George y.
Eberwine, jr.
The bride vas graduated
from Holton Arms High
School, attended Sweet Briar
College and graduated from
George Washington Univer-
sity. She made her debut
here In 1882 and is q pro-
visional member of'the WASH
inRton Junior League.
Ensign Whitfield graduated
from Notre Dame University
and attended Harvard Uni
versity.
The couple viii live In
jacksonville. Fla. where En-
sign Whitfield IL presently
stationed.
Evening star., 1957-12-15

Have YOU mailed your
Christmas cards YETI
n not. 1t would be wise TO
hustle . bit and DO 90 I'M
mediately n you wish your
family and friends 10 receive
your greeting before Decem-
Der as.
There was q time. back In
the gaslight days. when II
was the custom for people 10
deliver their cards In person.
or by uniformed footmen in
the family horse and car
riage. In the rush Of our
modern life today. and with
friends spread all over the
globe. this would be impos-
sible to do. So we must rely
on the corner post box to b
cur courier.
Several weeks ego I made
Q few suggestions with re-
gard TO the correct way In
which to send out your cards.
A brief resume today won't
hurt"-as the saying goes.
Formal. Informal
IN signing . card to Close
friends the signature (hand-
written Or printed) may b
merely cne's first name. such
- Elizabeth" and - cards
have become 90 cheerfully In
formal during the past few
years. II IL perfectly per-
misstble 70 use Q nickname
such as Betty" just q sug-
gestion. however. Even
though you may be Q Close
friend to the person to whom
you are sending the card.
include your last name alsoi
Last year. I received seven
cards. al signed simply
ANNE" I happen to know
II people named Anne.
Whom to thank. and whom
Evening star., 1957-12-15
Miss Middleton
Is Engaged

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander
Robertson Middleton an
nounce the engasement Of
their daughter Mary Warner
Hanson to Mr.. Peter Plum
Schneider. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hubert A. Schneider Of
Bethesda.
Miss Middleton Is O grad
uate Of Holton-Arms School
and Is attending Holton-
Arms Junior College. She
made her debut in Charles
ton. S. c.. and attended the
9t. Cecilia Ball in 1857.
Mr.. Schneider is q graduate
Of Loomis School, Windsor,
Conn. and Is attending
Princeton University. where
he is q member Of Tower Club.
Evening star., 1957-12-15
MODERN
MANNERS
Additional Reminders Include
Tips for Christmas Mdilinq
Q, cARoLYN MAeNta sNAw

not to. still remains a mys-
terry.
A married couple. II they
wish to be informal. would
sign the card Mary and
Jim Smith" II more for.
malty Is desired II 10 also
correct to sign Mr.. and Mrs.
James Smith. On the very
formal card the name Is en-
graved 'Mr. and Mrs. James
Smith" or Miss Mary Eliza
beth Gray"
Those In business who wish
TO send cards to their EN-
ployers or executives with
whom they are associated In
their work. when they have
not met their wives or hus-
bands. should still address
the card 70 both Mr.. and
Mrs"
When addressing the snve-
lope. never use the expression
"and family" Address II 70
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Green"
and on the card itself write
Best wishes to you al" g
words TO that effect.
In past years II waS net
considered good taste 70 IN
clude . return address on
the envelope Of q Christmas
card. However. today Il y
not only proper. but recon-
mended. After al. Christ
mas 10 o time for renewing
old acQuaintancss. and at the
same time. Of bringing I'd.
dress books up 70 date.
Always address Christmas
cards by hand. Using Q
typewriter dennitsly takes
away from the personal
touch. Never send your cards
unsealed In order TO save
postage. This 10 considered
in very poor taste. After al.
. frst-elass friend deserves
first-claSs mail. which means
Q three cent stamp.
Questions and Answer.
Question - Some friends
and myself have been having
Q discussion relative 70 the
correct form for thanking
someone for . Christmas gift.
Is 1t necessary to send .
thank you card" II you have
called or personally thanked
the Eiver? Also Is 1t neces-
sary to thank the senders Of
Christmas cards?
Mrs. J. L. n.
AnsWer-It Is not neces-
sary TO acknowledge O Christ
mas gift in writing II you
have personally thanked the
donor. A handwritten ac-
acknowledgement should always
be sent II this has not been
done. ! would suggest using
plain white stationery. Is
thank you cards" are not
considered good form. You
are not expected to ac-
knowledge O Christmas card.
Evening star., 1957-12-15

from GarfimckepS
the gIitterimg ,cOrId Of
parfy handbags
Evening take. on added sparkle with
such delicacies as elaborately
beaded imports (some beaded over lace, i,
distinctive petit point, rhinestones,
cleaning satins From an evening bag
collection 7.0x TO 1880; sketched
sS.OO to 1880. All plus tax.
Handbags, First Floor; . selection also
at Spring Valley and Corners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-10-06
hollywood Report
Bob Crosby Plans

rersity In Spokane. Wash, win be richer hy
S25O,00O because Of Bing's NJ. c. job for Ford's
Edsel show next Sunday.
Eddie Fisher signed Sammy Davis yunior
for an upcoming Tv show Also Ernie Kovacs.
Eddie plans to trek to New york In December.
and win use top Broadway talent as guest stara
Dean Martin was considering using his
seven youngsters on one Of his ~ shows, But"
says Dean. sthe budget couldn't stand Il. Any
way, there'd be terrible billing problem"
wendell Corey is taking flying lessons, and win
buy plane to commute to the San Francisco
location for his Harhor Command ~ series.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-10-06
Report
b sHEILAH GRAHAM
HOLLYWOOD gNANA) bob Q

HOLLYWOOD tNANA) Bob Crosby's pilot
kinescope for his new show cost CHS 100000
The plan Is to spot II before or after the Tues
day Red SHELTON show. Bob's series has not yet
been sold. but the idea Is good. Amateur song
writers win compete for the $1,000 weekly prize
and win also record the song for Columbia.
SHELTON. By the way, returned from his European
travels Is pounds overweight But no problem
here: Red loses u pound per show-he can't
eat ct all on the day. The rest goes via the
Precipitation route.
Ring Crosbys alma mater. 0onzaga uni-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-10-06
News Of .. 6. Studios
A Busy Quarter Century


total Of II million records, title Of the
worlds Highest Yodeler. . nrst million selling
country-style record, there's star spangled
Banner Waving Somewhere" and a.coIIectlon
Of unusual and pleasant memories are but
part Of the achievements Of Elton Brltt's quarter
n . century in show business
This step 10 overwhelming popularity began
back In Cleveland, Oklahoma, where Elton. IS
Z ll-year-old farm boy. was offered his hrsl
chance ct success At the request Of wealthy
Gilman who believed young Elton had great
deal Of talent. he was flown TO California where
at the United Airport ia Burbank he enter
tanned the $4,000 people who were there TO greet
him. For six months following the staggering
beginning. Elton Quaked ct the thought Of It
and said he couldn't even remember the titles
Of the songs he sang,
A his success pyramided, Elton continued
to endear himself TO his listeners. During the
Korean War he entertained the boys overseas
and really made Z hit with his recording Of
Rotation Bluesls Full length films, one Of
which was Laramie with Smiley Burnett. fol-
lowed His godeling title came after defeating
more than hundred challengers from distant
corners Of the world.
About year and . half ago. Elton con-
tracted Uranium Fever and became prospec-
tor. Il was during this time that be wrote and
recorded 1 song under the same name.
Now back 1t his singing. Elton Britt can Be
H.ll.s,..@-l n>-@.a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-10-06

SINGING AGATN--After career that
has included such varied experiences
as movie acting and uranium mining,
Elton Britt has settled down at the
moment as star Of Town and Country
Time, weekdays. $50 pm. WMALs-7.
seen daily Is NJ C. Of Town and Country Time.
ESQ pm, WlGAL--T
his hobby is hunting and he doesn't stop
talking about it until he's on again. He enjoys
cooking. Prefers TV to movie work. nllds
II easier.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-10

looped at intervals to hold candy
canes upright.
If you're making popcorn balls
for the holidays, why not make a
snowman decoration? Use tooth
picks, join a large, medium and
small popcorn ball. Bits of candied
fruit make "Frosty's" face and but
tons. Now cover him with plastic
film to keep him edible. Add two
scrubbed twigs, colored tothpicks
or pipe cleaner for arms and
your own construction-paper design
for a hat.
"Roll-up desserts" made from a
jelly-roll base or sheet of angel
food cake and rolled up with spe-
cial filling are wonderfully decor
ative and tasty, says Miss Gruner.
They are less filling than many
other holiday desserts, Frost with
your favorite icing or whipped
cream and decorate with tiny
wedges cut from a maraschino
cherry, laid in a pinwheel to make
Poinsettia. Green candied cher
ries could be used for leaves and
another bit of cherry for the CEN
ter.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-10
Honemakers Plan
For Christmas

The Young Homemakers of Mad
ison South School community were
given ideas on making Christmas
decorations at the last meeting OF
the group by Mrs. Wayne Price
and Mrs. James Adelsberger.
The refreshment committee for
the evening was Mrs. Donna Young
Mrs. Roger Penwell and Mrs. Ellen
Fellows.
The group will have Christmas
party on December 16 at the home
of Mrs. Donald Buck at 8 p. m. The
program will include a gift ex-
change and planning for a Christ
mas basket.
Mrs. A. r. Hooking, 33 Maple
Street, London, spent Thanksgiving
vacation in Royal Oak, Michigan
getting acquainted with Dianne
Marie, eight pounds, 10 ounces,
born November 20 to Mr.. and Mrs.
Gene E. Stout dorothy ANIME
Hocking.)
The Stouts also have a young
son, Donald Carroll, age fifteen
months.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-10
Mrs. Pickett
Gives Party
For Class

Mrs. M. r. Puckett opened her
home Thanksgiving Eve to mem
bers of the Junior Class she teach
es at First Presbyterian Church.
Activities of the evening includ-
ed work on a world map showing
how the Bible has spread into
many countries. Pictures showing
sixteen different nations and John
3:16 printed in their language made
an unusual and interesting border
for the map.
The class also assembled a Ma
tivity scene which will be on dis
play in their classroom until after
the Christmas season.
Before refreshments were served
the group repeated Psalm 100 and
the Lords Prayer.
Enjoying the fellowship of the
evening were: Candy Ballenger,
Betsey Bell, Melinda Creath, Phil
lip Dowler, Phillip Eckert, Connie
Eckstein, Susan Farquhar, Kermie
Hunter, Nancy Laird, Vicki Lin
dig, Ted mclaughlin, Sandra
Pierson, Karen Ridenour, Linda
Ridenour, Larry Thompson, and
Carol Webb.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-10
"Music And Food
Interest Members
OF East High

A combination of good music
and a unique analysis on the sub
ject of good food, went to make up
very enjoyable program for the
members of the East High Street
Club at Coover Club House Tues
day, December 3.
Miss Margaret Chance pleased
her audience with four violin solos,
Mrs. Harold r. Bidwell, playing
the piano accomplishment for the
presentation of Here Kati" by
Hubay, Smokes Gets in Your
Eyes" Kern, Merry Widow
Waltz" by Lehar and Ave Maria
Bach-Gounod.
For the program of the after
noon Mrs. George Dewey, Mrs. Ray
Andrews, and Mrs. T. j. Selby, Jr.,
acted as a panel and told interest
ing and unusual angles on the sub
ject of food In discussing the eco
nomic aspects, Mrs. Selby compar-
ed the methods of handling and
processing foods as done today
with the methods used since World
War II and emphasized the chang
es and Improvements in ten-year
period.
Mrs. Dewey in her generaliza-
ton on foods, quoted from, and
recommended for reading, two in
teresting books, Regional, Foreign
and Historical Aspects of Food, "
and 'Twixt the Cup and the Lip"
She exemplified the heritage of a
typical Georgian County, in her
talk.
Mrs. Andrews told of the prep
aration of daily meals for fifty peo-
pie in the Madison County Chill
dren's Home of which she is
matron. She stated that emphasis
is placed on nutritious meals and
that every child is urged to sample
every dish in an effort to help them
learn to like wide variety of food.
Mrs. Harley j. Vogel, the presi-
dent, presided at the business meet
ing.
The next meeting, Wednesday,
December 18, will be Christmas
tea at Coover Club House at p. m.
Each member is asked to bring a
gift for child and to designate on
the outside the age of the child for
which it is intended.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-10
T asty Hints For
Christmas Guests

The holiday season is filled with
cheer, decorations and fancy meals.
The busy homemaker can combine
two jobs into one by cooking dec
orations the family and guests can
eat, suggests Pauline Gruner, Ex-
tension nutritionist at the Ohio
State University.
A Hospitality branch adds cheer at
Christmas time. It's decorative and
provides small good-to-eat gifts for
callers. Gifts from the kitchen that
might be tied to the branch include
plastic-film-wrapped candy canes,
suckers, popcorn balls, gum drop
clusters, or Christmas cookies. The
branch is made by wiring together
sprigs of evergreens. 1t might be
hung over the door or used to dec
crate the mantle.
A table spray of evergreens also
can be arranged with a hidden wire
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Newberry
and sons, London Route B, had as
recent guests, Mrs. Newberrys
sister, Mrs. Harold BOIL, Mr.. Bohi
and their children of Georgetown.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-10
|SOciety Social Events And News OF The Clubs
Miss Richmond GiOes Trdoelogue
of Island Journey To "ESA" Sorority

The Beta Kappa Chapter MEM
bers of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Soror-
ity had a delightful word picture
of the Carribeans and West Indies
at a meeting Monday evening when
Miss Louise Richmond told of her
last winters stay in that area. Her
travelogue concerned her expert
ences of island hopping, the people
and their customs in the numerous
spots where the plane put down on
the tour.
The meeting was held at the
home of Mrs. Max Porter, South
Oak Street, and as courtesy for
Gloria Brill the sorority's 'Decem-
Der Bride" the members planned
surprise shower. As the organ
played Here Comes the Bride" I"
the honoree was ushered to the
place where her gifts were on dis
play. There was no wedding cake,
but the traditional miniature bride
and bridegroom which tops the
confection, was part of the dec
oration.
For a part of the business ses-
sion, plans were reviewed for the
sorority's annual polio dance, COM
mittees were appointed with Mrs.
Max Porter and Miss Gloria Brill,
sharing the responsibility of chair
man.
Christmas motif was used on the
tea table when refreshments were
served by Mrs. Porter and her CO.
hostesses, Mrs. Weldon Butcher,
Mrs. Floyd Hillman and Mrs. John
Hammond.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-10
Spring Fork Grange
Addressed By
Rural Carrier

Murray C. Lohr, who carries the
mail on London's Rural Route No
3, addressed the members of Spring
Fork Grange, practically all oi
whom are his patrons, at the No
vember meeting of the organiza.
ton.
The talk was an informal, friend.
ly chat between carrier and pat
rons with hints on how best to pro-
mote friendly relations and what
each side could do to keep an eff
cient service in operation.
The program also included q
skit presented by Mr.. and Mrs
Harley McAdam entitled 1--WE Are
the Old Folks Now" and read
ing, "Shadrack Browns Turkey"
by Mrs. Clarabelle Dillon, lectur-
er, both pertaining to the Thanks
giving season.
Donald Becker, master of the
grange, presided at the meeting and
announced the coming Christmas
program on Wednesday, December
IL when the members will enjoy
potluck supper at z p. m. and a
gift exchange, so cents for adults
and 20 cents for children.
The members are asked to re-
member the date and be present for
turkey and dressing to be furnish
ed, each member to bring some ar
ticle of food for the remainder of
the menu.
~ -
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Robert Tanner,
North Main Street, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Stewart Anderson, East Fifth
Street, attended the Ladies Orien-
tai Shrine dinner and Christmas
party at Maennerchor, South High
Street, Columbus, Wednesday eve
ming.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-10
Christmas Theme Influences
Program For Methodist WSCS

Let every heart prepare him
room was the theme of the out
standing program for the annual
Christmas meeting of the Woman's
Society of Christian Service of the
Methodist Church when the group
met last Monday in the church So
cial hall.
The narrative and musical type
program was enriched by a cam
dlelit worship center placed in view
of the assembly. Mrs. Robert Dill
lingham and Mrs. w. r. Balder-
son, program chairmen, presented
poems and stories bearing a religi-
Gus and Christmas significance.
Group singing of Christmas hymns
accompanied each of the following
stories: Everywhere, Everywhere
Christmas" THE Story of the Lit
tie Town of Bethlehem, and THE
Unforgettable Christmas"
Special music by the Girls En-
semble of London High School, ac-
companied by their instructor, Miss
Connie Williams included Jingle
Bells and "A Christmas Lullaby"
by Mozart. Linda Bidwell, accom-
panied by her mother, Mrs. Harold
r. Bidwell, sang, "Oh Little Town
of Bethlehem"
A White Gift Offering and chill
dren's books were collected to be
sent to the Faith Cabin Library"
a Methodist Mission project in At
lanta, Georgia.
In closing, significant poem
was read by Mrs. Dillingham;,
Heavens arches rang when the
angels sang,
Proclaiming their royal decree
But in lowly birth dids't Thou
come to earth
And in great humility.
Oh come to my heart Lord Jesus,
There is room in my heart for
Thee"
A brief business session was con-
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-10

for the new matron to be taken to
her position to the East for her in
duction, she was escorted by her
twin sister, Mrs. Elmer Potts, the
former Donna Farley.
And now all three of "the Farley
Girls" blanche, Donna and Doris)
will be able to speak the same
Star" language, for at the end OF
this year, all three will be past
worthy matrons of London Chap
ter. Blanche" served several years
ago in that capacity and Donna
held the post in 1855.
When it came time for installa-
ton of Ed Neff as worthy patron
of the Chapter, he was escorted to
his post by his wife, Laurabel S,
Neff, who several years ago served
as worthy matron of the chapter.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-10

From left to right in the picture
are Mrs. Harold Bishop, Mrs. c. c.
Farley and Mrs. Elmer Potts.
When Mrs. Harold Bishop was
installed as worthy matron of Lon
don Chapter Order of the Eastern
Star in the Masonic Temple Thurs
day evening, it was perhaps the
most unique installation in the his
tory of the chapter.
There was much of human inter-
est in the whole evenings pro-
ceeding. Though Mrs. Downing
Beach, past worthy grand matron
and for more than twenty-five
years worthy grand treasurer, was
installing officer, she stepped aside
when it came time for the matrons
installation and gave place to Mrs.
c. C. Farley, former Doris Farley,
her daughter When it came time
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-10

Mrs. r. G. Daily, New Lexing-
ton, is spending some time at the
home of her granddaughter, Mrs.
T. ]. Selby, Jr., Park Avenue.
Il
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-10
Christmas Dinner
And Bridge At
Country Club

The London Country Clubs
monthly dinner-bridge for men,
bers scheduled for Thursday, De-
cember u, is designated as the
Christmas party.
Reservations can be made by
contracting the committee, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Hildebrand, Trinity g.
8206 or Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Stein
metz, TR 9-8362.
The committee is hoping for a
record turnout for the affair. The
club will be decorated for the hol-
iday season and cards will be the
entertainment for the evening.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-10
Lucky Lasses All
To Present "ShOw"

The Lucky Lasses All Club, will
present a benefit production "Show
Time" in the London High School
Auditorium, Saturday evening, De-
cember IA at 8 p. m.
"The Lasses' students of Helen
Marx Dance Studio, will present
ensemble, feature and novelty num-
bers and in addition to those by
the club members, there will be
speciality numbers by guest talent
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-10

Quoted by Mrs. H. w. Dickerson,
the president.
After the program a dessert was
served by Circle 2 IN charge of
Mrs. William Fender and Miss
Geraldine Henry. The tea table had
been arranged with a lovely Christ
mas motif and that entire part of
the church had been handsomely
decorated for the yuletide by Mrs.
Robert Sommers and Mr.. Charles
Van Horn.
The next meeting will be on jan
uary 6 at one o'clock.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-12-10
VIM. Holland Passes
Goth Milestone

William A. Holland, of % South
Madison Road, retired carriage
maker of London, celebrated his
ninetieth birthday at the home of
his grandson, George w. Morcher,
ZIG South Main Street, ON Sunday,
December 1.
Others at the celebration were
the honor guests great-grandson
Master William Allen Morcher, his
namesake and Mrs. George Nor
cher.