Mrs Sonnik Weds Saturday In St Marys Church
Mrs Helen Sonnik daughter of Mrs J Morris Guilder and the late Mr W E Connor became the bride of Ronald Charles Gibbons son of Mr and Mrs Glinton P Gibbons in a 10 oclock nuptial Mass at St Marys Catholic Church An organ recital preceded the ceremony with Miss Ruth Marie Jones singing several pieces The couple will reside at 461 West Hillcrest after a wedding trip to Quebec Canada Mrs Guilder wore a pale pink wool suit and the reception followed at Rose Bowl Party House The groom works for the Western Maryland Railway
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Catholic
John V. Ballard
Margaret Burk
Ruth Marie Jones
Mother
Maria
Robert Yourtee Wolfe, Jr
Annanole
William P. Maloney
Silver Springs
Matton of
Bernard l. Koerner
Jack G. Hellane
Gibbons
Weat Hillcrest
Mark Reed
Jack Hennesy
Western Maryland Railway
Births in Washington County Hospital Apr 20 25
Mr and Mrs Ned Ix South 442 Indiana Ave announce a son Douglas Roy born April 25 at Washington County Hospital. Mrs South former Miss Hilda Drenner. John Mundey 448 Jefferson St announce a son Jon Henry Jean born April 21 at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Mundey former Miss Maude Trene Perrot. Neal Grave Williamsport announce a son Jeffrey Lynn born April 24 at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Grove former Miss Anna Gathering Goetz. Ray Swope Keedus Wille announce a son Terry Ray born April 24 at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Swope former Miss Elaine Gilfon. Kenneth Wolfensberger Funkstown announce a son Paul David born April 20. Mrs Wolfensberger former Miss Juanita Hewitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Ix
South
Indiana Avenue
Douglas Roy
Washington County Hospital
Hilda Drenner
John
Mundey
Jefferson Street
Jon Henry
Jean
Maude Trene Perrott
Neal Grave
Williamsport
Jeffrey Lynn
Grove
Anna Gathering Goetz
Ray Swope
Keedus- Wille
Terry Ray
Swope
Elaine Gilfon
Kenneth Wolfens- Nerger
Funkstown
Paul David
Wolfensberger
Juanita Hewitt
Open House Planned May 1 at Fountain Head Club
The Fountain Head Country Club board invites members to an Open House on Thursday May 1 from 7 to 9 p m. Directors will escort guests through the newly decorated clubhouse as remodeling and redecorating progress following months of activity suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Head Country Club
Plang
Williamsport WHS Alumni Banquet Plans Anniversary Celebrations
Williamsport High School Alumni Association schedules its annual banquet for Friday May 25 at 6 30 p m in the high school cafeteria with the PTA providing the meal Invitations go to alumni and friends Reservations must be made by May 18 The association marks the 25th anniversary of class of 1927 and the 10th anniversary of class of 1942 Special invitations go to those classes A bake sale is set for Saturday May 3 at 9 00 a m at the Potomac Grill banquet room Donations welcomed via Mrs Luta Harsh at Williamstown 2291 Future plans include a June 18 dance at the school with Phil Young of Chambersburg to provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport High School Alumni Association
PTA
Reon of
Potomac Grill
Luta Harsh
Williamspart
Phil Young
Chambersburg
Miss Mildred Stahl Weds Granville Eckard at Presbyterian Church
Miss Mildred Rebecca Stahl daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred H Stahl 610 Stammit Avenue became the bride of Granville W Eckard son of Mr and Mrs Oscar G Eckard 9 W Howard Street in a double ring ceremony at the Presbyterian Church Saturday April 26. The Rev J Russell Butcher officiated with immediate families present. The couple planned a wedding trip to New York City and will reside with the bride’s parents upon return. Mrs Eckard attended Hagerstown High School and Columbia Business College and works at Feltz Manufacturing and Supply Co. Eckard attended local schools, served three years in World War II and works at Foltz Manufacturing and Supply Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
lSaturday
Mildred Rebecca Stahl
Fred H. Stahl
Stammit Avenue
Granville W. Eckard
Oscar G. Eckard
RB. Paul Shatto
D. W. Stahl
Mercersburg
Columbia Business College
Feltz Manufacturing and Supply Co
Mr. Eckard
Foltz Manufacturing and Supply Company
ComiInc EVENTS Select listings for local clubs and meetings
The Chamber of Commerce lists upcoming events for April and May including Optimist Lions Rotary Civitan Kiwanis EMxchange and Women’s clubs, plus major gatherings. Highlights include the U S Chamber annual meeting in Washington DC April 28 29 and the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival May 12, with numerous luncheon meetings and dinners at Hotel Alexander and other venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Optimist Club
Hotel Alexander
Mach
Linceleon
The
Lions Club
Bach
Civitan Club
American Legion
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Emxchange Club
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Washington
History Teachers Association of Maryland
Mid
Dle State Council For Social Studies
Hagerstown High School
First Christian Church
Washington County
Council of Church Women
Alexander
St. Paul's EB. U. B. Church
DAR Meeting Will Be Tuesday Apr 29 at 2:30
The Conococheague Chapter of the DAR will meet Tuesday afternoon April 29 at 2 30 at the Washington County Museum. Miss Mary Harter will be guest speaker and a report from the Continental Congress delegates will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conococheague Chapter
Washington County
Misa Mary Harter
Continental Congress
Humorous group etiquette on hearing a familiar joke
When a joke is told in a group that you’ve heard before, respond as if hearing it for the first time. Listen for the punch line attentively and laugh with the others, avoiding any obvious recognition or commentary about prior exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Miss Hurd and Mr. Knode Married Friday
Announcement notes the marriage of Sharon Barzella Hurd daughter of Mr and Mrs B J Hurd of 411 West Washington Street to Flail Earl Knode son of the late Mr and Mrs Alfred Knode. Ceremony at First Baptist Church Friday evening followed by a reception at 922 Corbett Street. They will live at 412 West Washington Street. Knode works as a painter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Barzella Hurd
B. J. Hurd
West Washington Street
Flail Earl Knode
Alfred Knode
Carl Watlington
First Baptist Church
Fred Poffenberger
Corbett Street
Knode
Local society notes of returning travelers and residents
Major General Russell P. Twar tle and Mrs. iartle return after two months in Florida and Texas. Clara Hoffman, nursing student in Baltimore, visits home four weeks. Mrs. Max Ridenour remains at her home from Washington County Hospital. Mrs. Fred Winter recuperates after a broken wrist. Guy Griffith improves after critical condition. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hufford visit in Baltimore from Indianapolis. Mrs. H. F. Conrad recuperates after surgery. Nannie M. Tord enlists in the Marine Corps stationed at Paris Island. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tracey return to Wichita Falls after two weeks with relatives. S/Sgt. Tracey teaches at Sheppard AFB. Dolores Myers is his wife. James Brode family visits Frostburg. Rev. Charles Sigler from Hast Mauck Chunk, Pa visits. James Shambruagh returns from Cumberland. Jackie Framm ill at grandparents’ home. Vernon Sigler and family at 44 North Cannon’s Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S'Set
Arthur C. Tracey
Wichita Falls
Texas
Aml Ser
Arthur Tracey
Smithsburg
Ernest F. Poole
BE. Franklin Street
Tracey
Sheppard Air Force Base
Dolores Myers
Charles Sigler
Hast Mauck Chunk, Pa
James Shambruagh
Cumberland
Jackie Framm
Abe Framm
Mrs
Vernon Sigler
North
Cannon' S Avenue
Miss Sullivan Will Marry In May
The Washington Square Methodist Church youth choir held its monthly meeting as Miss Margaret Sullivan resigned as leader after five years. She will marry Jacob R. Adams Jr. in early May at Ft. Benning Georgia and the couple will reside there. Adams is with the Third Army Engineers. Sullivan works for Fairchild Aircraft. Patsy Wilson acts as president until October and Stanley Anderson was elected vice president with plans for a skating party in early June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Square Methodist Church
Margaret Sullivan
Hilda Sullivan
Miss Sullivan
Ft. Benning
Pie
Jacob R. Adams, Jr
Georgia
C. WW. Sullivan
Avon Road
Pfc
Adams
Jacobir. Addis
West Side Avenue
Fairchild Aircraft Division
Third Army Engineers
Missy
Spring Formal at Women's Club Dances Close Season
Saint James School students join guests from Mercersburg Academy and Hagerstown in a Saint James Junior class spring formal at the Women’s Club auditorium. Judge and Mrs Mish and Mr and Mrs Clark hosted. TheCosmopolitan Orchestra played as polishes twirled in billowing skirts. Intermission served salted nuts and cookies from a crystal bowl. The last dance of the season is set for May 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Young Hers
Women’s Club
Saint James School
John Hornbaker
Mercersburg Academy
Mac Price
Hagerstown
Washington, BD. C
Woody Noel
Joseph L. Mish
J. G. Clark
Pat Clark
Kenny Pridley
Kendra Bell
Bob Couchman
Cosmopolitan
Supper Dance Planned Friday By Assembly Club
Final plans by the Assembly Club executive committees set a supper dance for Friday May 2 at the Hotel Alexander beginning 7 30 p m Music will be provided by Rivers Chambers and his orchestra of Baltimore Decorations are led by Fred Wright Jr David W Byron is the dance chairman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly Club
Hotel Alexander
David W. Byron
Rivers Chambers
Baltimore
Fred Wright, Jr
Cumberland Valley Guild organ recital at Hood College
The Cumberland Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will hold a Saturday recital on May 3 at Hood College and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Frederick. A 6 p.m. dinner at Cohrontz Hall, then 7 15 p.m. organ music by Mary Lou Springer, Myrna Hays, and William Sprigg. Afterward Guild members return to Hood College for the Williams Observatory with Leah Allen in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley
American Guild of Organsts
Hood College
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Frederick
Mary Lou Springhorn
Myrna Hays
Wiliam Sprigg
Williams Observatory
Leah Allen
Willian Sprigt
Civinettes Plan Future Meetings and Speaker
The Civinette Club met at Mrs. J. Franklin Shank’s home on Rolling Road to hear Mrs. G. C. Brock of the Washington County Health Department discuss the need for a family case work agency and the duties of case workers. Officers include President Mrs. William T. Goetz and several others. The club will assist with the Civitan air rifle show and plans for future meetings were set during the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civinette Club
J. Franklin Shank
Rolling Road
Lear
G. C
Brock
Washington County Health Department
Civinette Clib
William T. Goetz
Stuart Abraham
Ernest Selutte
Paris Miles
Charles Cowan
William F. Greene, Jr
Vernon Cottvill
Robert Kinsey
Civinette Cinic
Civitan Club
Miss Cline Receives Oscar for PE Production
Miss Dottie Cline was awarded the Oscar for her performance in Potomac Edison’s Out of the Frying Pan. The Oscar was presented at a dinner at the Hotel Alexander by Charter D. Lyon PE productions director. The selection was by cast vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dottie Cline
Potomac Edison
Miss Cline
Hotel Alexander
Charter D. Lyon
Merchandise Needed By Shop At St Johns Church
The Turnover Shop sponsored by St John s Episcopal Church Service League seeks new and nearly new merchandise. Items are accepted on Tuesdays from 10 to 1. The shop hours for the public are Tuesdays 10 to 4 220 pm Thursday 1 30 p m and Friday 4 p m and Saturdays 11 to 2 p m Summer merchandise is especially needed. The piece also notes land elevations at the poles: South Pole 1 000 feet above sea level and North Pole 4 feet below sea level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Episcopal Church Service League
South Pole
North Pale
Dear Mary Haworth and the moral crisis of an arranged marriage
A young woman writes of an engagement to Rob after a year apart in Korea, confessing an ongoing affair with Norman, deep guilt, and social concerns. A counselor advises she seek spiritual guidance, pause the wedding if unsure, and reexamine her intent before making a final commitment. The reply stresses emotional readiness, honesty with family, and counsel from a trusted clergyman to restore clarity and avert an unwise union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoh
Imarrsing
Berauge
Local Love Bug Bites: Stoking Local Marriage Licenses
The Washington County Court House issued 37 licenses last week with 18 to locals in Hagerstown and nearby areas. The list includes Jack Schrader, Mary B. Cornell, Granville Eckard, Mildred Stahl, John Gillespie, Charlotte Turnbull, Ronald Gibbons, Maury Sonnik, Daniel Slaper, Hazel Lovell, Thomas Cuppett, Pauline Jones Davis, Norman Petter, Rebecca Baker, Clarence Head, Bessie Nelander, Robert Selgman, Norma Mowbray, Carl Turner, Patricia Sprankle, William Hook, Connie Bechler, Karl Knode, Sharon Hurd, Hurd’s associates and others. An additional note lists eight U.S. presidents as British-born subjects, including George Washington and John Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tighey Chan USA
Washington County Court House
Jack Schrader
Hagerstown
Mary B. Cornell
Granville W. Eckard
Mildred R. Stahl
John B. Gillespie
Charlotte F. Turnbull
Ronald Charles Gibbons
Maury Elvira Sonnik
Daniel Slaper
Hazel
C. Lovell
Thomas Cuppett
New Paris
Pauline Elizabeth Jones Davis
Nlaperstown
Norman Nelson Petter
Gerstown
F. Rebecca Baker
Benevola
Clarence FE. Head
Funkas ‘Town
Bessie O. Nelander
Cave
William B. Hook
Connie Low Bechler
Karl Evers Knode
Sharon Barzelle Hurd
Ko H. Pfeiffer
Arlene May Obitts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Sonnik
Elvira Sonnik
Ronald C. Gibbons
Fountain Head
WHS
Miss Stahl
Mildred Stahl
Binai Abraham Sisterhood
Navy Mothers
Odd Fellows Hall
American Legion Home
P. m
National School Safety Patrol
Washington, D. C
Two
Flagerstown High School
Automoble City of
Homemakers Clubs
Hagerstown Photographic Society
AAUW
Chrisa Gersberger
Hagerstown Naca
Hagerstown Shrine Club
Zonta Clu
United World Federalists
Princess Gardner
Bseseco Gosishia
Bing
Shoe
DAR
Brown—Houser
Howard R. Houser
Jeannette Marie
Robert E. Brown
M. C. Brown
Miss Hurd
Mr. Knode
Phewas
Russell P. Twartle
LS Army
Mrs. Iartle
Florida
Exas
Clara Hoffman
Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Virginia Avenue
Max Ridenour
South Potomac Street
Fred Winter
Potomac Street
Guy Griffith
Glenn Hufford
Tdianapolis
Ind
Charles Rouzer
Cypress Street
H. FE. Conrad
Roessnerr Avenue
Charles J. Horn
Mya
Nannie M. Tord
Washington Avenue
U.S. Marine Corps
Parris Inland
South Carolina
James Hrrode
Ronny Jean
Claude Shank
Mr. Brode
Frostburg
F. Washington
Jacob R. Adams
Kenny Dudley
of Organists
Glid
Hamilton Hotel
Mary Haworth
Dob
Korea
Ike
Norman
Rob
Ring
Dant
Bob
Roby
United States
George Washington
John Adama
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
John Quinny Adams
Andrew Jackson
Willian’ Elenry Harrison
Baby
Carter
Nevahind
Raglan
Talon Alido Tastenor
Goldie
Kiddie Klothes
Potomac St
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