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Story March 5, 1948

Peninsula Enterprise

Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia

What is this article about?

Enjoyable social affair at Onancock Hotel, Virginia's Eastern Shore, hosted by proprietor Mr. West with exceptional entertainment and a detailed menu of oysters, terrapin, roasts, salads, cakes, ice creams, and beverages.

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The affair was most enjoyable. Too much praise cannot be spoken of Mr. West, proprietor of the Onancock Hotel, for his entertainment. All say that it was gotten up in a style far surpassing any ever seen on the Shore.

THE MENU
Oranges Apples Grapes

OYSTERS
Raw Stewed Fried Half Shell

Terrapin a la Accomack

MEATS
Roast Turkey Roast Beef
Chicken Salad, Omelet, Cold Tongue Smithfield Ham

SAUCES
Pickles, Olives, Worcester Sauce
Cranberry Sauce

BREADS
Hot Rolls Light Bread Biscuit Crackers

CAKES
Pound Cake Jelly Cake Fruit Cake Minnehaha Cake Rochester Cake Ice Cream Cake, Chocolate Cake Salted Almonds

ICE CREAM
Vanilla Lemon Strawberry Chocolate

Coffee - Milk - Tea - Chocolate

Boutonniere---Carnation Pink

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Social Manners

What keywords are associated?

Banquet Menu Onancock Hotel Hospitality Eastern Shore

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. West

Where did it happen?

Onancock Hotel, The Shore

Story Details

Key Persons

Mr. West

Location

Onancock Hotel, The Shore

Story Details

Enjoyable affair at Onancock Hotel hosted by proprietor Mr. West, praised for superior entertainment, featuring a lavish menu including oysters, terrapin, meats, sauces, breads, cakes, ice creams, and beverages.

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