SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON Farmer's ADVOCATE -- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1. 1988
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Social News
YULE BUS TRIP
TO WILLIAMSBURG
Jefferson Memorial Hospital is
sponsoring its first annual "Christmas
in Williamsburg" shopping trip Satur-
day, December 10. The trip is open to
the general public with round-trip lux-
ury bus fare set at $15 per person. The
bus will depart at 6: 30 a.m. in front of
the hospital, arrive in Williamsburg
about 10 a.m. with stops at the Pottery
and in the downtown area.
There are still 25 seats available on
the bus and they may be reserved by
calling the hospital at 725-3411 and ask-
ing for the business office (Mary
Miller) or the public relations depart-
ment (Jill Nau). Deadline for reserva-
tions is Monday, December 5.
RANSON ELEMENTARY
ASSOCIATION MEET
The December Ranson Elementary
Association meeting will be Monday,
December 5, at 7:30 p.m. The highlight
of the meeting will be the annual"
Christmas program under the direc-
tion of Janet Bailey, music teacher. All
Ranson Elementary parents are en-
couraged and welcome to attend.
COUNTRY DANCE
A holiday tradition returns to
Shepherdstown when Carlotta Well-
ington and Caledonia appear at the
Western Maryland Folklore Society's
monthly traditional dance Saturday,
December 3. The music begins at 8
p.m. at the Men's Club Building at the
corner of German and King Streets.
Apple cider and pot-luck refreshments
will be available at the break. All
dances are walked-through and called,
so beginners are welcome, but en-
couraged to arrive early. Admission is
$3.50 for members of WMFS and $5 for
general admission. For information
call 304-876-2762 or 301-432-5019.
CIVIL WAR
LIVING HISTORY
A local group of reenactors, headed
by James Gano, are portraying the
Baylor Light Horse, Co. B, 12th VA.
Calvary, C.S.A.
An encampment is being held
December 2, 3 and 4, on Route 480 at
the home of William Hendricks. Camp
life of the Civil War soldier will be por-
trayed. There will be battles at 1 and
3 p.m. Saturday. The public is invited
to attend.
Celebrate00 lnniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Appell, of Mission Road, celebrated their 58th
wedding anniversary on November 13.
The couple was married on November 13, 1929, at St. Andrew's
Episcopal Church by the late Rev. A.B. Mitchell. They have one
daughter, Violet Jewell, of Shannondale; a grandson and his wife,
Charles and Fay Jewell; and one great-granddaughter Jacqueline Marie
Jewell, of Mission Road. Mrs. Appell is 80 and Mr. Appell is 78 years
young.
OOHAnnounces 1989 Series
At the November meeting of the
Board of Directors of the Old Opera
House of Charles Town the program
for 1989 selected by the play reading
committee was approved. As in prior
years it includes two musicals, a com-
edy, a drama, a children's musical
and a Christmas program.
The season will open March 10 with
Richard Rodgers' musical comedy
"Two By Two," based on the story of
Noah, his family and the great flood.
It will play March 10, 11, and 17, 18 19.
Next comes Nell Simon's comedy
"The Good Doctor," adapted from the
writing of the classic Russian writer
Chekhov with that special Simon
humor. It will play April 21, 22, 23 and
28 and 29.
Then comes Stephen Vincent
Benet's epic "John Brown's Body,"
dramatizing the conflict between the
states. It will play June 16, 1'7, 18 and
23 and 24.
The summer children's musical will
be James Leisy's version of "Alice in
Wonderland" and "Through the Look-
ing Glass." It will play August 4, 5, 6,
and 11, 12, 13.
The fall musical will be Rodgers and
Hammerstein's "The Sound of
Music," tracing the life of the Von
Trapp family before Hitler's invasion
of Austria. It will play September 29,
30, October 1 and 6, 7, 8.
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Upcoming Events
The 1989 season will close with two
short plays, one by Thornton Wilder
entitled "The Long Christmas Din-
ner," the other "The Gift of the Magi,"
adapted from the O. Henry short story.
This program will play December 1,
2, 3 and 8, 9.
All Friday and Saturday perfor-
mances are at 8 p.m. with Sunday
matinees at 2:30 p.m. Season tickets
for all six shows are now on sale and
will provide a substanlal savings over
purchasing individual tickets to all six
shows. Adult season tickets will cost
$40 and student season tickets, $20 for
all six shows. For further information
call 725-4420 Monday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
DAR LUNCHEON BAZAA1L)EC. 10
The annual bazaar of St. Bar-
DECEMBER 10
tholomew's Episcopal Church,
Leetown, is to be held Saturday,
December 10 in the American Legion
Building, Washington Street, Charles
Town, at 9 a.m The bazaar will
feature hand crafted gift items, bak-
ed goods and white elephant items.
The sale is being held to provide
money for the repair of the
understructure of the church. Those
who wish to contribute items for the
bazaar may call 725-7387. Patronize
the bazaar to find gift items for those
• on your Christmas list.
RETIRED SCHOOL
EMPLOYEES MEETING
Members of the Jefferson County
Association of Retired School
Employees will hold their monthly lun-
cheon meeting at 12:30 p.m.,
December 8, at' Henry's Country Inn
in Shepherdstown.
Note that this is a week earlier than
the usual third Thursday. All retired
school employees are welcome and in-
vited to jo'_m. The lunch will cost $5.00,
including tip.
The program will be music by the
Blue Ridge School directed by Susan
Zigler.
Please call your reservations in to
Judy Handzo, 876-6776.
A covered dish luncheon will be the
final meeting of the year for Pack
Horse Ford Chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution, at 12 noon,
December 10, at the home of the
regent, Mrs. Myles Cogan, Shepherd-
stown. Mrs. Odessa Snyder will speak.
Fall meetings for the group began in
September with a dessert meeting at
the home of Mrs. William Thacher,
Shepherdstown. Dr. George Blundell
spoke on George Washington's early
career.
In October, John Yoder spoke on the
Constitution at a dessert meeting at
the home of Mrs. John Hendricks,
Shenandoah Junction.
In lieu of a November meeting,
members of the group attended ac-
tivities associated with the State Con-
ference at the Sheraton in
Martinsburg.
January and February meetings
will be omitted for 1989. An-
nouncements about spring meetings
will be made later.
OLD TYME CHRISTMAS
The public is cordially invited to at-
tend the Old Tyme Christmas celebra-
tion at Harpers Ferry National
Historical Park, December 2 through
4.
Weekend activities include:
featured Civil War guitarist, Colleen
Mastrangelo; a 19th century shadow
program; two guided walks through
the past; and a special children's pro-
gram. Visit the park exhibits warmed
by crackling wood stoves. Park per-
sonnel and volunteers, dressed in Civil
War costume, offer you a bit of history
and a cup of cider.
There will be no entrance fee charg-
ed Saturday and Sunday, December 3
and 4.
WINTER CRAFT FESTIVAL
Sugarloaf's llth annual Winter
Crafts Festival will be held at the Mon-
tgomery County Fairgrounds,
Gaithersburg, Md., on December 9, 10,
and 11, and will feature 220 profes-
sional artists and craftspeople display-
ing and selling original creations.
On Friday, the show will be open
from 12 noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday from
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. ; and Sunday from 10
• a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $4 for
.adults, while children under 12 are ad-
mitted free. Parking is free and
available on the site.
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MILLBROOK EVENTS
ON DECEMBER 7
December 7, 5 to 7 p.m.: chili or stew
supper at Shepherdstown Men's Club,
sponsored by the Millbrook Chamber
Orchestra Auxiliary.
7:30 p.m.: Christmas concert of the
Millbrook Chamber Orchestra,
together with Guy Frank and the
Shepherd College Choir, at the
Shepherd College Creative Arts
Center.
Christmas
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DECEMBER MEETING
OF COUNTY AARP
The December meeting of Chapter
799, Jefferson County American
Association of Retired Persons, will be
held Thursday, December 8, at 11 a.m.
at the Education Building of Asbury
United Methodist Church in Charles
Town. Dues for 1989 may be paid at
this meeting.
This will be the annual Christmas
meeting and officers for the coming
year will be installed. Carol singing
and a festive turkey dinner will follow.
Members should bring tableware and
a covered dish to accompany the rest
of the meal. For further information,
call 876-6916.
COUNTRY DAY
SCHOOL DINNER
The Country Day School will hold an
International dinner Saturday,
December 3, at Asbury United
Methodist Church Fellowship Hall,
North Charles Street, Charles Town.
Serving will be from 5 to 7 p.m., all you
can eat for $8.50 per person; children
under 12 and seniors, $5. Proceeds will
benefit the school. Tickets will be
available at the door or by calling the
school at 725-1438.
FIRE
OPEN
The Shepherdstown
ment will be having it
open house Sunday,
from 1 to 4 p.m.
"Holiday Safety."
gifts to all
safety literature, free(
and ambulance
Special guests
"Sparky the Fire
the Bear.
This special holiday!
ple of all ages.
ner of New and
Shepherdstown.
"CHRI:
LOVE"
The
hold their annual
Love" dinner for all
the area Saturday,
p.m. at the Men's
possible through the
local businesses. The,
appreciate that all
made by
Virginia Slinger
RAMBLERS TO PRESENT
CONCERT AT CENTER
SHEPHERDSTOWN---The
Shepherd College Ramblers will pre-
sent a concert at the Frank Center for
the Performing Arts tonight at 8 p.m.
The show/jazz vocal ensemble
specializes in performing swing, jazz,
pop and show tunes with
choreography. The concert will
feature such standards as "Tuxedo
Junction", "Mack the Knife", "When
I Fall in Love", and "Java Jive".
The concert is free and open to the
public.
GOP
MEETING
Jefferson Counff
Women will 1
tea at 1 p.m.,
home of Mrs. James
All Republican
ty are invited to
members are urged
Dues are $5 for
and $8 for associateS-
New offmers for
will be elected.
lists are
meeting.
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Two by Two March 10, 11 & 17,
Musical Comedy about the Flood
The Good Doctor April 21, 22 23 &
, Nell Simon Comedy
John Brown s Body June 16, 17, 18 &
Civil War Drama
Alice August 4, 5, 6 & 11,
Children's Musical
The Sound of Music September 29, 30; Oct. 1 & 6,
Rodgers & Hammerstein Musical
The Gift of the Magi December 1, 2, 3
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