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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1959
Page
4
A homemaker reflects on turning ordinary objects into toys for children of all ages. She highlights paper sacks, newspapers, clothespins, and kitchenware as imaginative playthings, plus simple crafts like three cornered hats and soap bubble experiments. The piece notes the creativity of mothers in occupying restless youngsters.
Mrs Hazel Flautt installed as president of the Francis Leow Key unit of the American Legion Auxiliary at the post home. Western Maryland District vice-president Mrs Harry Warner officiated. New officers named including Jean Lentz, Louise Reid, Delue Crawford, Alice Kennedy, Dorothy Staley, Mary Holdcragt, Velma Graham, Grace Stull and an executive committee. Multiple committee chairs and color bearers announced, with gifts exchanged and a district meeting set for September in Hagerstown.
Mrs Ezra W Arbaugh Hampstead announced new officers for the First District Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs including Vice president Mrs Ernest A Lindsay Cumberland recording secretary Mrs James A MeHenry Oakland corresponding secretary Mrs Winter W Wright Hampstead treasurer Mrs Wilbur S Wilmer Sykesville and junior activities chairman Mrs William FP Hering Jr Westminster Area women named as committee chairs cover American Home Antiquities Gardens Communication and District Editor roles along with district roles in Community Service Welfare Gerontology Health Education Fine Arts Music International Art Public Affairs National Defense Veterans and Hospitality among others.
Mrs. Ralph Brashear presidency of the New Market Volunteer fire department Ladies Auxiliary named county organizer replacing Mrs. Mildred Rommeyer. Active with the auxiliary for four years, she organized the New Market unit and was vice president in 1958. A New Market native, she is also in the Homemakers club and youth counselor for Bush Creek Church of the Brethren.
Bridge winners at the Amvets Club weekly game included Mrs Ha MM O Connor and Mr s Everett L Neff in first place. Second went to Mr and Mrs M M Weinberg, third to Marlowe Cline and Dr Walter Snow, and fourth to Dr Elizabeth Mayo and Miss Dorothy Portner. The fractional point ruling game was close. Next meeting will be a rating point game, with a quarterly charity game on August 31.
In Oregon's Umpqua Valley Gladys Workman famed for Only When I Laugh portrays calamities as humorous. Her husband Pappy, ill years ago, joined her in hunting and fishing as she rose to fame. Her party-line kindness fuels a nationwide toast to resilience and laughter. The Stine reunion notes follow with details on attendees and officers.
Mrs Marjory Ames Ray was named managing editor of the Spinning Wheel a Taneytown antiques publication. A University of New Hampshire graduate she attended Katherine Gibbs Secretarial school taught school for years and once owned an antique shop in Fort Lauderdale. She moved north to be near her daughters who were in college.
The Women's Auxiliary of Fredenick Memorial Hospital approved a $300 scholarship fund for local hospital use and a $500 purchase of 15 bedrails from excess funds. Mrs. Parsons Newman chaired. plans include a September 10 covered dish supper. Representatives Mrs. Byron D. White and Mrs. Mary Condon Hodgson will attend the American Hospital Association National convention in New York City, replacing Mrs. Douglas and Mrs. Jarbou Grove.
Enjoy gracious dining and favorite drinks at the Francis Scott Key Hotel then see the play Blue Denim at Mountain Theatre. A Theatre-Goer Special offers reduced rates for both dining and show.
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