Promenade To Feature Party In Washington Area Scouts
Promenade brings Senior Scouts from air ships patrols and troops in the Washington Area Council to the Masonic Temple in Hagerstown on Friday evening April 28 at 7:15. The event includes a Promenade of Honor with awards by Judge Harvey M. Miller and Major J T Lemans. Dancing by Al Gruber’s orchestra, door prizes, and novelty dance contests follow, with committee members planning games and decorations. Tickets are available from Robert Harper and scout organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Area Council
Hagerstown
J .T. Lemans
Army Air Forces
al Gruber
Rothwell Mason
Lee Merriman
Stover Rohrer
James Fentress
Herbert Logsdon
Myril Hall
New Girl Scout Troops Planned For County
In Williamsport Leitersburg and Sharpsburg plans to organize Girl Scout troops were discussed at a Washington County Girl Scout Council meeting at the Women's Club. Mrs Kurte E Lande noted the need for competent leaders highlighted at the Martinsburg area conference. Reports followed from Mrs Harold M Porter on seniors aiding younger girls with crafts, Mrs C C Seaman on helping busy parents by taking children to summer playgrounds, Miss Jean Moser on potential program activities, and Mrs George C Herbert on the need for radios at Newton D Baker General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Leitersburg
Sharpsburg
Washington County Girl Scout Council
Women's Club
Kurte E. Lande
Martinsburg
Harold M. Porter
C. C. Seaman
Jean Moser
Newton D. Baker General Hospital
George C. Herbert
Local Personal News From Williamsport Community
Mrs. William P. Duvall returns from Baltimore and reopens Springfield near Williamsport as guests from Washington visit. Sailor Joan EB Minnich promoted to musician third class after a nine day home leave. Mrs. Paul Baker returns from Daytona Beach. John W. Bowers of the Army Air Forces visits family in Virginia and Tennessee. C King Keedy Jr returns to Washington after visiting his mother. Virginia Barnhart, once hospitalized, is now home in Hagerstown Route 2. Gus Stoffels of Nuiley New Jersey visits and tends boxer puppies. Mrs. Rosalie Huffer leaves for University of Maryland Hospital for major operation. Virginia L. Rouse, yeoman third class, visits home between Oklahoma training and Washington duty. Vassar students Dorothy Lane Pamela Statton Carolyn Potter home on vacation. New admissions to Washington County Hospital listed. Roger F. Weller returns to Camp Swift after furlough and visiting several towns. Mrs. John R. Vance to spend days in Washington. Mrs. Sheets confined by illness. David Martz visiting from Florida. Local births include daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John T. Elwood, daughter to Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Grossnickel, and son to Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Stotler at Washington County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia L. Rouse
Oklahoma A. & M. College
Yeoman Training School
Stillwater
Okla
Frank E. Slick
Smithsburg
Washington, D. C
Yeoman
Mr Thomas Speaks at Meridian Club on Postwar Peace
Franklin M. Thomas, local industrialist, addressed Meridian Club at Hotel Hamilton on creating a lasting peace from a Christian viewpoint built on unselfishness. He urged courageous leaders and highlighted the need for trust and harmony. two new active members Naomi and Helen Lyon joined, with honorary member Mrs. J. C. Fylde and guest Mrs. Franklin M. Thomas attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin M. Thomas
Meridian Club
Hotel Hamilton
Ruby Yost
Mr. Thomas
Christaan
Thomas
Naomi
Helen Lyon
J. C. Fylde
U S C Engages Miss Schmidt to Assist Director
U S C hires its second paid worker Miss Marguerite Schmidt as assistant to director Mrs W Fred Mowen. An ardent volunteer since the city began entertaining visiting service men about two years ago she also leads the Young People's Christian Federation. Weekend events at the Y M C A drew many men including Navy V 5 students from Mt St Mary's Emmitsburg and a gala dance with Elk Ladies Bowling League refreshments. Activities this week center on a trip to the Cascade USO center Wednesday and to Newton D Baker General Hospital Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
U.S. C
Marguerite Schmidt
W. Fred Mowen
Miss Schmidt
Young People’s Christian Federation
Elk Ladies’ Bowling League
Navy
V-5
Mt. St. Mary’s College
Emmitsburg
Cascade
USO Center
Newton D. Baker General Hospital
Foltz Re-elected Lincoln P T A Leader in Meeting
Mrs. Foltz Jr. was re elected president of the Lincoln Parent-Teacher Association at a recent meeting. Rev. Dr. Fesperman spoke on juvenile and adult delinquency. Other officers named include Mrs. Ott as vice president Miss Saum secretary and W J Santman treasurer. Attendance banner awarded to Eleanor Woods room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Foltz, Jr
Lincoln Parent-Teacher Association
WW. A. Fesperman
W. L. Ott
Elizabeth Saum
W. J. Santman
Eleanor Woods
Regional Meeting of Guild Tomorrow
The Maryland Regional Women's Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed Church will hold its third convention at the Grade Evangelical and Reformed Church in Walkersville with Rev. Edgar I Hoffmeier as pastor. Delegates from Zion and Christ Churches will attend. Mrs Gilbert Schroer of Lancaster Pa former Japan missionary will speak on Anchors in a Flat Torn World. Mrs Guy A Bouchoff of Woodstock Va president of the Potomac Synodical Guild will speak on Our Spiritual Life Affecting Others. Officers will be elected and reports heard. conference closes after Schroer speaks and officer installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Women's Guild of the
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Grade Evangelical and Reformed Church
Walkersville
Edgar I. Hoffmeier
D.D
Zion and
Christ Evangelical Churches
Gilbert Schroer
Lancaster
Japan
Potomac and
Mercersburg Synodical Women's Guild
Nood College
Guy A. Bouchoff
Woodstock
Potomac Synodical Guild
Charles H. Remsburg
Middletown
Harry Zimmerman
Edgar Hofftmeier
Philip Becker
Poly Smith
Schroer
Hoffmeier
Maryland Regional Women's Guild
Walter L. Remsburg
Miles Reifsnyder
Westminster
Daniel Fahrney
This City
William D. Powell
Henry M. Abbott
Frederick
Henry C. Foster
Campaign Opens Here Last Night by Civic Music Association
Campaigners and officers of the Hagerstown Civic Music Association opened the second year with a Hotel Alexander dinner. Dr. John R. Craft urged continued efforts as workers prepare to canvass Hagerstown and Washington County through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Frederick
George Woodegraff
F. E. Kelley
New York
Civic Music Association
United Nations
Leningrad
England
China
Miss Hoffman
Supper Party Held By Golden Rule Class
The Golden Rule Bible class of St. Paul's Evangelical church revealed its secret sisters at a supper held at the church parsonage. Flowers decorated the tables and supper was served to Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Dice, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Ke Ringer, Mr. and Mrs. Hoch, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Conrad, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Gerhart, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Fritz, Mr. and Mrs. John Fichelberger, Mesdames Herbst, Betts, Railing, Mundey, Strickler, Varner, Miller, Clingan, Kline, Gibney, Reedy, Middlekauff, Moore, Hogan, Hart, the Misses Warner, Souders, Sinn, Ridenour, and F. S. Kline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
W. J. Dice
G. H. Hill
Ke Ringer
H. Kk. Hoch
S. H. Conrad
G .R. Gerh
Club Luncheon To Be Held On May 1
The Arts and Letters Club will hold its final meeting of the year on Monday May 1 with a luncheon at 1245 p.m. at the Women's Club Reservations can be made by calling Mrs John Bell 1508 W Chewsville H Club Ardath Martin county home demonstration agent demonstrated proper table setting for the Chewsville 4 H girls club at Miss Lillian Bachtells home Mrs Allen Wilson is the local leader of the group
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arts and Letters Club
John Bell
Chewsville
Ardath Martin
Lillian Bachtell
Allen Wilson
Music in schools with red group singing event
Announcement invites workers to report their secured memberships on Wednesday and Friday evenings between 4 and 6 o clock at the Meller Music store headquarters. The notice specifies a community music initiative in local schools and outlines the reporting times and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Group
Meller Music Store
Husbands Attend Altruistic Class Dinner at Church
The Altruistic class hosted 208 guests, mainly husbands, at a Friday banquet in the Church of the Brethren social room. Flowers in purple and gold decorated the space as Rev. Paw M. Robinson, Fred Neikirk, and I. W. Wampler spoke, with Mrs. Elva Poffman as toastmistress and Mrs. Ica Lefevre welcoming guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Paw M. Robinson
Fred Neikirk
I. W Wampler
Gail Mullendere
Ica Lefevre
Mesdames
Jesse Wampler
Grace Beachley
Alma Duffey
William Wolfkill
Orpha Fox
Agnes Gearhart
Catherine Gordon
Mary Grove
Laura Hastings
Emme Hawbaker
Eva Herbert
Elva Hoffman
Fer
Elva Stouffer
Ella Strite
Pertha Woit
Hairdressers Plan Contributions for Clubmobile Fund
Members of the Hagerstown Hairdressers Association will donate to buy a clubmobile for overseas posts and battlefields. Mrs Alta Repp hosted the meeting at her home with Leila Pope in charge. Donations were to be given to Miss Lois Lumin. A clubmobile brings cigarettes magazines and candy to service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Repp
Lumm
Birthday Party for Mrs Bessie Arnold at Lovely Dame
Employees of the Lovely Dame Sweet Shop held a surprise birthday for Mrs Bessie Arnold. A bouquet and a decorated cake marked the occasion as refreshments were served to Mrs Dora Kretzer Mrs Floyd Ahalt Mrs George Staley Miss Edith Robinson Betty Staley Jean Staley Betty Souders Bertie Crabtree Kathleen Boyler and Bill Wharton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovely Dame Sweet Shop
Bessie Arnold
Dora Kretzer
Floyd Ahalt
George Staley
Edith Robinson
Betty
Jean Staley
Betty Souders
Bertie Crabtree
Kathleen Boyler
Bill Wharton
Costume Jewelry at Half Price Ad Brightens Stores
ALICE WEAGLEY CORSET SHOP on S Potomac Street advertises costume jewelry that looks expensive but costs half as much. The notice promotes a sale next to Coloniv Theatre and highlights affordable luxury for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Weagley Corset
Potomac St
Coloniv. Theatre
Adv
Mothers Club Forming For WAC Families Endorsed by Father
Harry R. Snyder, father of Pvt Hannah H. Snyder, endorses a Washington County WAC Mothers Club to aid WACs in the area. Meeting set for 7:30 pm at Hotel Patterson with speakers Mrs. C Ross Coppage Capt Lacey Shannon and Capt Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAC Mothers’ Club
WAC
Harry R. Snyder
Pvt. Snyder
Fairchild
Army
Camp Planche
New Orleans
Washington County
Mothers* Club
Hotel Patterson
C. Ross Conpage
Baltimore Club
Coppage
Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers
Lacey Shannon
Baltimore
Bradley
Hearby Army
Liberal Education review sparks library talk in Washington County
Dr Vernon B Kellett headmaster of St James reviews Mark Van Dorens Liberal Education at the Washington County Free Library. He cites the books view of education for democratic citizenship and discusses the medieval trivium and quadrivium adapted to modern times. A large audience attends the season’s book reviews. Marriage licenses listed include Floyd Gatrell and Aileen Fulks among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon B. Kellett
St. James
Mark van Doren
Washington County Free Library
Kellett
Washington County Frees Library
Franklin M. Thomas
van Doren
Thomas Alva Edison
St John’s College
Library
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Scouts
Girl Scout
Fleisher’s
Dept
Hoffman’s
Frederics Pos A
Durem G
Vmerica
William P. Duvall
Springfield
Goodloe Edgar
Marjorie Muir
Joan EB. Minnich
Bainbridge Naval Training Station
Paul R. Baker
Spruce Street
Daytona Beach
Fla
John W. Bowers
Tennessee
Virginia Barnhart
Washington County Hospital
Gus Stoffels
Nuiley
N. J
Clark J. Wilson
Glenside Avenue
Stoffels
Wilsons
Rosalie Huffer
East Franklin Street
University of Maryland Hospital
Dorothy Lane
Pamela Statton
Carolyn Potter
Vasser College
Poughkeepsie, N. C
Charles W. Caldwell
Brosius
W. Va
Lloyd B. Butterbaugh
Shermat Avenues
Sarah L. Cramt
Beatrice Vv
Waters
Brownsville
Hubert Muller
Hamilton Boulevard
John KE. Reedy
Highland Way
Lewis E. Guessford
Gordon Lewis, Jr
Mealey
Frieda A. Huff
Virginia Avenue
George E. Higman, Jr
Maryland Apartments
Roy C. Black
South Potomac Street
John Fursht
Roger F. Weller
Camp Swift
Texas
Taylor
Hancock
Big Spring
Clearspring
John R. Vance
South Prospect Street
John B. Sheets
North Potomac Street
David Martz
Florida
Keedysville
John T. Elwood
Route 1
C. B. Grossnickel
Myersville
Frank C. Stotler
Zenith Radio Corporation
Frederte
West Washington Street
Meridian
U.S.C
Christian Federation
Norman Edward Walters
St. Joan's Episcopal Church
Walters
Edna Triester
Henry C. Triester
Campaign
Civic Music Drive
Golden Rule Class
Leiter Brothers
Keaball
Church of Brethren
Snyder
Richmond
Pvt
Hannah H. Snyder
Army Advance School
Army Recruiting Office
Jameson B. Dowdy
Kentucky
Floyd E. Gatrell
Aileen V. Fulks
Elmer K. Glass
Medford
Belva M. Domer
Thurmont
Clyde G. Perry
Florence M. Clottier
Reading
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