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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1944

Page

1

Reception Held Saturday Night in Stafford Hall

Mr and Mrs Leo A Cahill hosted a Saturday evening reception at Stafford Hall near Clearspring honoring their son in law and daughter Lt Col and Mrs Gregorio Marquez of Washington DC Prior to their February marriage Mrs Marquez was Miss Alice Rinehart Conill The event drew about 250 guests from Hagerstown Hancock Clearspring with local hosts and several out of town attendees listed including Dr and Mrs Cory and Dr and Mrs Graham of College Park and Baltimore residents.

Leo A. Cahill Stafford Hall Clearspring Gregorio Marquez Washington, D. C Merquez Alice Rinehart Conill Forsythia Washington County Joan P. Caspar Hancock Thomas Hardinge Eliason Pennington W. McClare Holzapfel Hagerstown Ernest N. Cory Castilla Graham College Park William D. Byron Clair Cahill Jack Cahill Robert and William Baltimore John Bell

Eight Grade Party At South Potomac Junior High

Eighth grade students at South Potomac Junior High held their annual class party and dance in the gym Friday afternoon from 4 to 6. An Easter theme appeared in decorations and novelty games such as an egg and spoon relay and a fashion race. Punch and cookies were served to about two hundred pupils. Home room teachers organized the event.

South Potomac Junior High School

Greek Easter Celebration Held at South Mulberry Home

Mr and Mrs Louis Scoroponos hosted a large Easter gathering at their South Mulberry Street residence with guests from Waynesboro Charters borough Harrisburg Philadelphia and Baltimore. Greek folk music accompanied the luncheon as part of the observance. A Bakersville church tonight offers religious films The Creation and Barabbas, with the music invited.

Louis Scoroponos South Mulberry Street Waynesboro Chartershoro Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Bakersville Barabbas

Local Soldier Delays En Route Home On Short Leave

Pvt Lester J Titlow visiting home on Salem avenue during a fifteen day layover en route from Camp Claiborne La to a new post. Sgt David F Myerly returns to Texas after furlough with Mrs Myerly and their son on North Cannon avenue. Pvt Asher Edelman of Fort Jackson S C spends furlough at Broadway home. Pvt Samuel Seibert on leave with mother Mrs Florence Seibert. East Antietam street Gust Zois formerly of the city now living in Waynesboro guests of Louis Scoroponos on South Mulberry street. Miss Goldie Smith returns to Bethesda after visiting her parents on Lantz. Mrs Marie Karn also a guest of the Smiths. Mr and Mrs Henry Holzapfel return home from a week with son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Frank Watson in Richmond Va.

Lester J. Titlow Camp Claiborne Salem Avenue David F. Myerly Texas Mrs Myerly North Cannon Avenue Asher Edelman Fort Jackson S. C Broadway Gust Zois This City Waynesboro Mrs. Louis Scoroponos Mulberry Street Goldie Smith Bethesda Albert Smith lLantz Marie Karn Smith Henry Holzapfel Oak Hill Avenue Mrs Frank Watson Richmond, Va

Students Buy Trainer Plane At South Potomac Junior High

Students at South Potomac Junior High School have bought a Fairchild pilot trainer plane through bond sales. Principal William Diehl announced the achievement at a special assembly where Victory Corps Council members were inducted. Total bond sales for the current year to date reached 41,075 dollars.

South Potomac William C. Dieh Victory Corps Council Ena Long Diehl Victory Corps Nancy Williams Kathryn Baker Ann Schindel Edward Coakley Ramond Tewart Joyce Crave Alberta Mobley North Pa Ronald Miller Lawtomac Street Mary Ford Jane Guessford Patricia Hebb Helen Snook Dorothy Springer Dorothy Wagner Robert White Willard Slifer, Jr Robert Appleger Clark Devithiss Donald Hoffman Fred Jones Etta Fleischler Janet Davis Maurice Grove Evelyn Wolford Charles Waltrick Evelyn Robertson Carroll Huffer Donald Moser Beverly Burger Charles Kitchen Emory Draper Kathleen Poffenherzer Richard Poole William Sprankle I Sales

Local residents share week end visits and admissions

Mrs Eugenes Albert returns home from Philadelphia after visiting her seaman husband at the Navy Bakers School. Mrs P G Little of Chicago arrives to visit Mr and Mrs Lawton G Brown at Hotel Hamilton. Jack Phillips of Valley Forge Academy spends the weekend with his parents on Oak Hill Avenue. Numerous recent admissions to Washington County Hospital include Charles H Miller Norma Jean Heyser Mrs Charles F Fritz Mrs Charles E Kieffer Lorn Rohrer Allen S Rubeci Frank R Fleet Palmer B Hager and Mrs Lee R Coffman. Dorothy Paxton returns to Louisville to resume schooling after Easter. Mrs E Hart Covell of Easton visits the Mumma family and attends the wedding of her son Elizabeth Mumma. Mrs S A Munn of Washington DC weekends with the Leiter family. Roselyn M Key elected secretary of the Madison College Art Club. Pfc Charles Zahn of Deshong General Hospital spends time with family. Frank Kelley visits New York City.

Jack Phillips Valley Forge Military Academy Mrs S. E. Phillips Oak Hill Avenue Washington County Hospital Charles H. Miller Broadway Norma Jean Heyser State Line Charles F. Fritz Mercersborg Charles E. Kieffer Mercersburg Lorn Rohrer Berkeley Springs Allen S. Rubeci Frank R. Fleet Keedysville Palmer B. Hager South Locust Street Lee R. Coffman Greencastle

Shittle Gewm Yveur Hinlize Wath the Slimming Effect

Fragmented text mentions a new version of a popular twee piece. It hints at contrast options in a dress and references a pattern requirement and sewing details. Limited supply and postal address request appear, with garbled product notes.

Supper Party Held For Sergeant And Wife

Mr and Mrs John E Faulders entertained at a supper party in honor of their son in law Sergeant David L Faulders on furlough Guests included Mr and Mrs Howard Witmer and children Sibert Faulders and children Frank Faulders John Faulders and children Alf and Mrs Guy Houart and children Mrs Sylvia Arnold and son Mrs Lucy Hancock Miss Ruth Cunningham Miss Alice Palmer David Stine and Ben Faulders.

John E. Faulders Lena Ehder-In Low David L. Faulders Howard Witmer Sibert Faulders Frank Faulders John Faulders Alf Guy Houart Sylvia Arnold Lucy Hancock Ruth Cunningham Alice Palmer David Stine Ben Faulders

Miss Mumma Weds Here Saturday in Church Ceremony

Miss Elizabeth Alann Mumma daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald C Mumma 1109 Hamilton Boulevard wed Edward Hall Covell Jr son of Lt and Mrs E Hall Covell of Easton Maryland Saturday at 5 pm in Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Wilson P Ard officiated Prof Walter Westphal organist played wedding music White snapdragons candles adorned the altar Bride wore light blue sheer crepe carried a bouquet given in marriage by her father Attendant Miss Phyllis Leiter in navy blue with white accessories Best man Mr William F Mumma ushered by Burton Davis and W Fred Mowen After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's parents home They will reside at 2222 North Charles Street Baltimore both graduates of the University of Maryland Out of town guests listed from Westminster Trappe Baltimore College Park Frostburg Washington D C.

Elizabeth Alann Mumma Donald C. Mumma Hamilton Boulevard Edward Hail Covell, Jr E. Hall Covell Easton Trinity Litheran Church Wilson P. Ard Walter Westphal Phyllis Leiter William F. Mumma Burton Davis Baltimore W. Fred Mowen North Charles Street Covell University of Maryland Marguerite Stem Westminster Trosh Kemp Trapp William H. Fisher Effie Thomas G. Kear Hasket Marjorie Frostburg Ralph I. Williams College Park S. A. Munn Washington, D. C St. John’s Episcopal Church Edna Sophia Triesler Henry Christian Triesler Broadway Norman Edward Walters Samuel L. Walters Mr. Walters Beverly Manor Funkstown Walter Byron Stehl Roy Alexander MacMichael Benjamin Lackey Philadelphia Allen M. Eckstine Norfolk Kenneth L. Trenary Dallas Texas Walter Ralph Schaeffer New York T. Aubrey Kemp Harry G. Hawkins Fountain Head Country Club Walters Western Maryland College George Washington University J. Armstrong C. Prevost Boyce Wm. T. Childs Newton Kidd LeRoy A. Wilbur Milton S. Trost Louisville Wm. EK. Barkley Robert S. Lanshburgh D. Flather William D. Byron Ira C. Riegin Richmond Fred G. Holloway Howard P. Douh Detroit Mich D. Kenneth McLaughlin Dania Fla

Large Group Heads to Martinsburg Dance by Bus

Four bus loads of junior hostesses will depart the IAcal M C A tonight at 6 for a Martinsburg dance at the Newton TD Baker General Hospital with Phil Young and his orchestra. The trip is part of a three event U S O program with senior hostess volunteers and visiting service members in attendance.

Iacal Newton TD. Baker General Hospital Martinsburg Phil Young T.8.o Hagerstown Army Special Service Volunteer Service U.S.O Cascade Owen Trouse C.S.C Carrie Murray Ruth Ridge Data Baughman Addie Spessard Pearl Lowman

Marriage Licenses and Wild Meat Contribution Note

The notice lists marriage licenses including Charles F Holtz and A Beverly Ardinger from Sabillasville and Hagerstown among others. A separate line notes that hunters added more than 290 million pounds of unrationed wild meat to the nation’s food supply in 1945.

Triesler-Walters Wedding Here

Miss Edna Sophia Triesler and Norman Edward Walters wed at St. John's Episcopal Church with Rev. Walter Byron Stehl officiating. Attendants wore aqua and rose outfits, reception at Fountain Head Country Club followed. couple to reside at Beverly Manor Funkstown. Out-of-town guests listed.

Local Wedding Unites Charles Town and New York Society

Miss Margaret Robinson Owens daughter of Mrs. Raymond J. Funkhouser of Claymont Court Charles Town W Va and Paul Barry Owen of New York and Vineyard Haven Mass wed Capt Edward C Abbitt of the British Army son of Mr and Mrs Henry Abutt London England in Zion Episcopal Church The ceremony followed by a reception at Claymont Court Attendants include Mrs Earl Runner Jr and Judith Peixott Owen with best man Mr Runner Ushers from British and American services Maj Maurice B T Davies Lieut Patrick Gordon Smith Lieut Robert L Woodbury and R Justin Funkhouser A organ recital by EB Chester Harrison preceded the ceremony Guests from the locality include Mrs E Chester Harrison and Mr and Mrs Elmer N Funkhouser.

Margaret Robinson Owens Raymond J. Funkhouser Claymont Court Charles Town W. Va Paul Barry Owen New York Vineyard Haven Mass Edward C. Abbitt Henry Abutt London England Zion Episcopal Church Cornelius C. Tarplee Earl Runner Hagerstown Judith Peixott Owen Runner Maurice B. T. Davies Patrick Gordon-Smith Royal Navy Robert L. Woodbury AUS Washington, D. C R. Justin Funkhouser Winchester EB. Chester Harrison E. Chester Harrison Elmer N. Funkhouser

Four New Members Honored At Tea

A preferential tea for new members was hosted Sunday at Dorothy Over’s Bridgeport home by XI Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Honorees included Catherine Shafter Margaretha Stroud Ann Gruber and Mary Schnebly with several members present. A model meeting for prospects will be held April 11 at the Hotel Hamilton to explain the sorority’s activities and obligations. Punch and cookies were served.

Dorothy Over Bridgeport Beta Sigma Phi Fea Martha Schnebly Catherine Shafter Margaretha Stroud Ann Gruber Mary Schnebly Crown O Diehl George Buys Edna Beard Wethean Rowe Ruth Rudy Dorothy Stoner Mabel Zentmyer Jean Rowe Doris Fryer

U D C Meeting of Henry Kyd Douglas Chapter

The United Daughters of the Confederacy Henry Kyd Douglas Chapter will convene at the home of Mrs Walter Byron Sthel on Tuesday April 18 at 2 00 PM.

U. D.C Henry Kyd Douglas United Daughters of Confederacy Walter Byron Sthel

Notable Attendees Named at Waynesboro Event

Mr. and Mrs. Frederic B. Terry join Dr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Schultz Jr., Mrs. Frank Barnett, and Mark Landis of Waynesboro Pennsylvania alongside Mr. and Mrs. A. Wager Triesler at a Washington gathering.

Frederic B. Terry Wm. C. Schultz, Jr Frank Barnett Mark Landis Waynesboro A. Wager Triesler Washington

Montsarada Grange No 4 Holds Regular Meeting

Members met at Lappans Parish House Tuesday with Master W B Leatherman presiding. Committees were appointed for Victory Gardens and resolutions on the death of Mrs Florence Bricker. Four new membership applications approved. three more presented for action next meeting. Lecture hour prepared for degree work on April 25. A special meeting is set for Tuesday April 18.

Montsarada

Couple Married Here April 12

Mr and Mrs O R Smith of Elkins West Virginia announce the marriage of their daughter Mrs Evelyn Smith formerly of this city to Staff Sergeant Earl Phillips, home also in Elkins The ceremony was held at St Pauls United Brethren Church on Wednesday April 12 with Rev Dr F Berry Pharmer officiating Miss Helen Currence of this city and Elkins served as maid of honor Earl Smith brother of the bride was best man Guests included Howard Phillips Rhoda Finn and Leona Zirk The bride wore brown accessories and a gardenia corsage She is a graduate of Elkins High School and plans to accompany her husband to his new post Sgt Phillips has been stationed in Alaska the past two and a half years and is now on furlough

O. R. Smith Elkins W. Va Evelyn Smith Earl Phillips St. Paul's United Howard Phillips Rhoda Finn Leona Zirk Elkins High Sekon Sgt. Phillips Alaska

Magnesium isolation marked as historic milestone

The article notes that magnesium, a highly reactive metal known for its wetting behavior, was isolated more than a year ago, marking a significant early achievement in metal science. It highlights the ore chemistry and the researchers involved in identifying this elemental form.

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