OVER THE FENCE
There were several celebrations on the Island this pest week. Susy Hamilton
celebrated her Sth birthday with a party and a few friends on the 4th. James F.
Dixon, Jr. had a birthday on the 6th. Jim Hannah had a birthday the 10th. Mr.
Blevins with a birthday the 5th. A surprise birthday party was held for Kathy Toal
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merril-on Friday, 9Nov. Fran Eubanks and Louise Krapes
assisted with the preparations of the party, Kathy was very surprised as her
birthday isn’t until the 1st of December.
A going away party was given for Mr. and Mrs. Dixon last Saturday, the 3rd,
at the Army station. Many gifts were received and many guest were present. The
Dixon’s wish to say thank you to all of their friends.
The 1962 calendar has been right so far, but it does seem to gain on all
personnel. And, assuming there are no mistakes, it is time to remind you that
November’s Hail and Farewell is approaching. Don’t let your calendar get away
from you....check it now. Saturday night,' November 24, at Club Caribou. If
you haven’t tried the buffet, don’t fail to do so this monthat the Hail and ’*
Farewell.
| In the station hospital this past week: LeRoy Cyr, William Fitzgerald,
i)arl Kaeck, James McNaughton, Doris Ray, Hath Snigaross, Barbara Tasker, Donald
Torbett and James Yoder.
With Xmas Card mailing time approaching, we thought perhaps a few questions
and answers on Xmas card etiquette might be appropriate:
1. When Signing the card, whose name is written first-the husband’s or wife’s?
It is courteous for the person signing the card to write the other’s name first.
If the wife signs the card it should read: Tom and Mary, or Tom and Mary "Green.
2. Whose name comes first if you use a card with your names printed or engraved
on it?—-The wife’s name is courteously used first: Mary and Ton.'
3. What if a child’s name is included in the Signature?-The father's name should
come first: Tom, Mary and Billy Green.With several children you nay sign: Tom and
Mary Green and underneath, Billy Jane and Debbie-or-Tom, Mary, Billy, Jane and
Debbie. An addition to the family may be announced: and new daughter Deborah Sue,
born Sept. 27, 1962.
If your husband is overseas, should you omit his name from your Christmas
Icards?-Include him just as you ordinarily would.
5. How should you address your card if you know only one of a couple?-Always
address it to the husband and wife.
6. I« it proper to write a message on Xmas Cards?-No need to leave all that
space blank. Brief messages will keep your friendships flourishing.
7. Are handmade Christmas cards appropriate to send?—The person receiving it
is usually flattered that you took the time and trouble to make it yourself.
8. May colored ink be used on Christmas cards?-Red or green add a sparkle to
your signature, message, or the envelope of your card.
9. Is it proper to send printed or mimeographed family newsletter type of Xmas
card?-It can be nice if it is brief, in good taste, and sent only to people you
know well.
10. Are family photographs all right to send as Christmas cards?-Send only to
friends that you know real well. Many friends like to save thoes cards as a
record of the family’s year-to-year growth.
11. When should Christmas cards be mailed?-At a reasonable time so that they
arrive before Christmas. A card that arrives to.early doesn’t mean as much then.
Equally bad is a card that arrives after Christmas. . •
That’s all for another week. Please call if you have any news.
Bonnie at 574W or Shirley