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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1944

Page

2

Miss Shilling Weds Edger C Miller at St Mark’s

Miss Margaret Catherine Shilling became the bride of Mr Edger C Miller on Monday evening in a quiet ceremony at St Mark's Episcopal church Lappans Lappen. Rev Walter B McKinley officiated. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home on South Potomac street. The couple will reside with the groom’s mother Sharpsburg pike. The bride wore a mauve dress with brown accessories and had a corsage of red Fouebudx. She works as a bookkeeper at Hagerstown Bakery. Miller works at Miller’s garage in the city. Bridal attendants were Mr and Mrs A B DeLauter.

Margaret Catherine Shilling Edger C. Miller St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Lappans Walter B. McKinley John Shijting South Potomac Street Edgar Miller Sharpsburg Pike Hagerstown Miller A. B. DeLauter

Moonlight and Roses Dance With Howard Gale Orchestra

Fountain Head Country Club hosts a Moonlight and Roses dance this Saturday at 10 pm featuring Howard Gale and his orchestra from the Penn Harris Hotel Harrisburg. It marks the first of two summer appearances, with a September 2 date next planned, promising a premier subscription dance for members and guests.

Fountain Head Country Club Howard Gale Penn-Harris Harrisburg

Births Reported from Washington County Hospitals

Mr Charles Spitzer and Mrs Smithsburg are parents of a girl born July 30 at Washington County Hospital. Mr Edgar N Jacobs Jr and Mrs Jacobs of Chambersburg welcome a daughter born July 30 at Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Norman Weagley of 985 South Potomac Street announce a daughter born Saturday July 29 at City Hospital in Martinsburg.

Charles Spitzer Smithsburg Washington County Hospital Edgar N. Jacobs, Jr Chambersburg Norman Weagley South Potomac Street City Hospital Martinsburg

War time personal notices from local area

Multiple service members and relatives are noted on furloughs leaves and visits. Pvt Jacob T Voelker returns to Camp Polk La, Mrs Pearl Hovermale convalesces after major operation, Cpl George Lambillotte Jr returns to Fort Jackson, Pte Asher Edelman Jr on 3 day pass from Fort Jackson, others vacationing at Ocean City Md and Chautauqua Lake N Y, families hosting and visiting in York Pa Chambersburg and Washington D C. Also Lt Robert Twist returns from leave with wife and son, Judge Mish to attend Baltimore funeral, families visiting Johnson City Tenn and Arthur Semler returns to Pittsburgh.

Jacob T. Voelker Mrs. Voelker North Cannon Avenue Harry Voelker Williamsport Camp Polk Cpl George Lambillote, Jr Fort Jackson D. C Pte Asher Edelman, Jr S. C

Three Boys Eligible For Annual Camp

Three Washington county 4-H club boys active in conservation practices may attend the annual 4-H Conservation Camp at West Nottingham School near Port Deposit Cecil county. The quota is three, with a $2 registration fee. other expenses covered by the State Fair Board and supporters. Camp runs August 14 to 18 with housing on site. transportation provided and focus on soil wildlife forest and water conservation. Also invites county 4-H youths to Frederick county wildlife conservation meeting August 5 at Dertzhaugh farm with inspection tour picnic swimming and softball. Navy Mothers Club meeting Wednesday at 3 30 in the clubrooms second floor of the I O C F tae ple.

Washington County West Nottingham Port Deposit Cecil County Vernon Holter Holter State Fair Board Frederick County Dertzhaugh Gashouse Pike Frederick New London

Recent hospital admissions and homecoming in county towns

Washington County Hospital received several new patients including Mrs. Helen Bible of Smithsburg Mrs. Katherine Rowe of Williamsport Mrs. Virginia Payne of Hancock Rey S. Gand of Waynesboro Mrs. Martha Kelbaush of Funkstown and Mrs. Catherine Eichelberger of Harpers Ferry A Mrs. John H Norton and granddaughter Velma Poole returned from Frostburg after a two week visit with relatives.

Washington County Hospital Helen Bible Smithsburg Katherine Rowe Williams Fort Virginia Payne Hancock Rey S. Gand Waynesboro Martha. Kelbaush Funkstown Catherine Eichelberger Harper's Ferry John H. Norton Velma Poole Calvert Apartments Frostburg

Farewell For Son Is Held At Powell Home

Mr and Mrs Harry Powell entertained on the lawn of the Yellow House near Boonsboro in honor of their son Richard Powell who leaves Thursday to enter the armed forces. Guests included numerous relatives and friends with out of town visitors from New York City.

Harry Powell Yellow House Boonsboro Richard Powell Henry Biser Max Spielman Albert J. Powell Larry and Gary Lillie Stover John Willingham John Powell Lester Plume Carrie Stover Nancy Harkrader Kathryn Smith Lucille Smith Edna Rohrer Dixie Lee Plume Carol Jean Skidmore Nancy Anne Willingham Betty Lou Potter Martha Jean Powell Laurella Powell Juanita Spielman Billie Barr Wayne Castle Mike Wastley Bruce Kitchen Donald Reeder Arthur Baker George Dayhott Welly Nicodemus Bob Rohrer Grover Hughes Ronnie Powell John

Clothing Program To Be Planned By County Committees

Washington County Clothing Committee will meet at 1 30 p m Friday August 4 at the Home Demonstration Office led by Mrs Joseph Shuck county chairman Miss Ardath Martin county home demonstration agent will outline the 1945 State Clothing Conservation Program Readings include 4 H girls club and Homemaker meetings this week with dates and locations in Downsville St James Hoover Creek North Pavilion City Park Huyett s and the county agent s office with recreation and local leader gatherings listed

Washington County Clothing Committee Joseph Shuck Ciivie Ardath Martin Raymond Gearhart Ruth Newkirk C. H. Binkley J. C. Knauh D. W. Newcomer W. Wilsor Harold Lehman James Stouffer Amos Baer John Marshall University of Maryland Downsville St. James Hoover Creek Homemaker's Club Robert Schmidt Bridgesport

Lawn Party at Vale Street Hosted by Mrs Edwards

Mrs Nora Edwards entertained informally at her Vale street home with supper on the lawn. Guests included Mr and Mrs Keller Rauls Mr and Mrs Jenny Zeigler Mr and Mrs d Fred Williams the Misses Geral dine Rauls Margaret and June Williams and Barbara Anna Zeigler Benjamin Metz Joe and Jocenna Rauls Henry Ruth Jimmie and Hilda Williams.

Nora Edwards Vale Street Keller Rauls Jenny Zeigler D. Fred Williams Geraldine Rauls Margaret June Williams Barbara Anna Zeigler Benjamin Metz Joe Jocenna Rauls Henry Ruth Jimmie Hilda Williams

Leitershoro Homemakers Plan August Picnic

Leitershoro Homemakers Club met at Mrs Edward White's home with twenty six members. President Mrs Howard Snyder led the business session. Picnic set for August 8 at City Park. Mrs L B Butterbaugh taught English. Mrs Allen Finfrock and Miss Beatrice Finfrock presented a playlet and a menu streamlining demonstration. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Leitershoro Homemakers Club Edward White Howard Snyder L. B. Butterbaugh Allen Finfrock Beatrice Finfrock

Ma Humelsine Runs Home for NYA Boys on West Side

A Pittsburgh area woman known as Ma Humelsine housed NYA workers in her West Side home during wartime, calling it a home not a boarding house. Sixteen former residents now in the armed forces keep in touch, with Pvt. Mike Knezevich among the first wounded.

Frank Humelsine Fairchild National Youth Administration NVA Humelsine Pvt Mike Knezevich Lucerne Mines Mike Texas West Side

Singer From Indiana Gives Concert Tonight

Paul Halladay head of the music department at Manchester College Manchester Ind will present a vocal concert at the Church of the Brethren in the Sunday school room this evening at 5 30 He is known as both an instructor and as a vocalist and will offer a program of secular and sacred music for everyone The concert is under the auspices of the young people of the Church of the Brethren.

Paul Halladay Manchester College Manchester Ind Church of the Brethren Halladay

Suspender Jumper Fashion Pattern Details and Orders

The pattern offers a suspender jumper with new waist styling in size 16, fabric yardages for jumper and blouse, and a 175 style Summer Fashion Book. Include your size and full address with postal unit or zone, add 2c for mailing, and send 16c per pattern. Marriage licenses listed include Edgar C. Miller and Margaret C. Shilling, both in Hagerstown, plus Hubert M. Harmon in Union Miss and Geralding M. Powell in Hagerstown.

Tisbartoigne Hagwarstown Daily Mail Edgar C. Miller Margaret C. Shilling Hagerstown Hubert M. Harmon Union Miss Geralding M. Powell

Bridgeport Homemakers Club Picnic Planned on Wednesday

The Bridgeport Ladies Homemakers Club schedules its annual picnic for Wednesday afternoon August 2 at City Park North Pavilion. Guests should enjoy a luncheon organized by the Foods and Nutrition committee led by Mrs. Ralph Rohrer.

Bridgeport Homemakers’ Club City Park Ralph Rohrer Earl Becker Mason Smith Myers Crowers Mesdames P. W. McClain Ralph McClelland Malcolm Yeakle Brice Eliott WLB

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Miller Glick’s Kreider & Ephrata Glick’s Shoe Store Washington Women’s Hats L. & B. Hat Shop Northeast Cor. Public Square Helene Curtis Zotos Lustron Anthony Beauty Salon Professional Arts Pearl Hovermale Biz Spring Phillip Mathias Jane Anne Forest Drive B. B. Kneisley West Washington Street Chautauqua Lake N. Y John Cordell Frances York, Pa James Cordell Joanne McCune East Franklin Street Fay Trogler Latters Chambersbore Harriet Roney Broadfording Road Washington, D. C Donald Keplinger Camp Wheeler, Ga Mannie Snyder Harry Snyder Connie Martin Mrs William C. Martin Irvin Avenue Pic Wayne E. Kiser Robert G. Twist Bobby Magnolia Avenue Joseph D. Mish Baltimore Rowland K. Adams Court of Appeals Mish Walter C. Capper William A. Huster D. Lindley Sloan John Phette Connie William E. Newbill Johnson City Tenn Arthur Semler Pittsburgh Beighten Miss Arden Cressa Leiter Brothers Miss Powell Sgt. Harmon Geraldine Mae Powell Reno Janice Walch Howard Colbert Powell, Jr Doris R. Verder Harold Viar Evelyn Fink Rupert Harmon Roy Hoffman Bernard Szwed Archibald Webster James Sempepos Uncle John Columbia Business College Fairchild Aircraft Division Army War Department Navy Mothers Navy Mothers’ Club Vwill C. F. Taeple Son Powell Homemaker Club Hill & Dale Bible Tee Oe Philip H. Mathias and CO Washington St Ma’ Humelsine Indiana Frigidaire Dessart Tyra Ten Bridgeport Club Republican Club Boonsboro Park J. Glenn Beall Martin L. Ingram Frances Berger Women’s Republican Club J. Elmer Baker Hoffman’s General Motors Builders Elf Taylor St Dayton Ohio Artos Symphony OF the Air Afenon NBC
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