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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1948
Page
3
The report details styles from Lanvin and Balenciaga featuring peplums at the front and back, stand-out fluted lines, and straight garments with back slits for movement. Coats are tentlike and fur-lined, with velure fabrics creating structured looks. Caps and short evening dresses showcase lace and satin overlays with embroidered bodices.
The family of Mrs. Corrine Ward held a reunion at City Park on Sunday, August 1. Attendees included Corrine Ward and Phyllis Ward, Marion Stup, Glenn Ward and his children Beverly, Barbara, Bernice, William Ward and wife, Albert Hull and children George, Freddy, Kenny, Warren, Larry, Elizabeth, Nancy and Carol, Bessie Harris, Joyce, Zona Mowen, Alda Anderson. Inclement weather kept several relatives from attending, but the gathering was enjoyable.
The Wil Hamsport American Legion Post 202 plans its annual picnic on Sunday August 8 at Jesse Shank's Marl Rock farm along the Greencastle pike. The event runs from 1 p.m. until dark and offers fried chicken and all the trimmings to members, families, and friends. W Dean Potts chairs the picnic committee.
Mrs. H. A. O'Brien hosted a linen shower at Summit Avenue last evening honoring Miss Joyce Miller whose September 4 marriage to Eugene Kauffman of Sharpsburg was announced. Yellow and green decor featured an umbrella centerpiece. prize went to Mrs. Charles Roulette amid gifts and guests including G. H. McNeal Ted Shavely and others.
Yesterday's hospital releases include Walter L. Clark at 141 East Baltimore, Mrs. Charles Zahn at 109 East Franklin, Mrs. Howard F. Smith and infant daughter at 11 East Lee, Warren Neibert at 103 North Potomac, Mrs. Robert E. Yeays Route 1 Sharpsburg, Mrs. Glenn L. Gross and infant son Sharpsburg, Charles A. Knott Jr at 912 Maryland Ave, Janice L. Buhrman at 1119 McComas, Mrs. Robert E. Reese and infant son at 765 South Potomac, Mrs. Nathan Witmer and infant son 816 West Washington, Mrs. Charles L. Taylor and infant daughter Route 2 Hagerstown, Mrs. Phillip B. Statton and infant son 32 Fairchild Rd, Mrs. Nicholas D. Vessa and infant son Smithsburg, Mrs. John R. M. Bureer and infant daughter 165 South Potomac, Mrs. Harold A. Gigeous Breathedsville. Also noted are a pudding instruction and foamy lemon sauce.
Miss Thelma Wishard underwent a tonsillectomy at Washington County Hospital. Beverly Scott Virginia Paulsgrove return from vacationing with Mr and Mrs Robert Line in Washington DC. Paulsgrove reunion attendees listed including Lung Harp and Paulsgrove family members. Various guests and travels to Reading PA Chincoteague VA Ocean Grove NJ Atlantic City NJ and other northeast locales are noted along with relatives visiting and sailing plans for Venezuela.
Milton J. Wiksell, a well known city figure, will earn a Doctor of Philosophy at Louisiana State University during summer commencement. He holds degrees from Wayne State and LSU, taught at Morning side College, led in Maryland's speech department, and after Army service resumed graduate work at LSU. He will become chairman of the Division of Arts and Letters at Shepherd State College, and the family plans a Wisconsin trip before relocating to Shepherdstown in September.
At the regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary officers for the coming year were elected and delegates selected to attend the Ocean City convention September 8 to 18. Nominations named Mrs. David Emmert as president and others for vice presidency, treasurer, chaplain, historian, and more. Delegates from the unit were announced, including Mrs. Ches ter Stine and Mrs. David Emmert, with alternates listed. Bill Heil of East Antietam Street won the auxiliary award.
Miss Gloria D. Lloyd daughter of Mr. and Mrs Carroll Lloyd East Avenue became the bride of Mr Charles W Madison son of Mr and Mrs Charles S Madison Mr Tammany in a ceremony Monday evening August 2 at 8 o'clock in First Baptist Church Rev Paul B Watlington pastor of the bride performed the ceremony in the presence of immediate families The bride wore aqua blue street length dress with brown and white accessories A corsage of red rosebuds Mrs Donald Rider sister of the bridegroom was matron of honor and Donald Rider brother in law of the bridegroom was best man The reception followed at the groom s home After a week s wedding trip to New York and Massachusetts the couple will reside at the groom s home Mt Tammany Williamsport Pike
A local salon held its regular meeting to nominate officers for the coming year. Nominations included Mrs. Harry Feigley for president, Mrs Mazie Holbruner for second vice president and chaplain, Mrs. Chester Stine, Mrs. Vashti Myers, secretary, Mrs. Mary Hendrickson for treasurer, Mrs. Russell Stoner for historian, and Mrs. Susan Sixons. Members and 40 will attend the state convention in Ocean City on September. Mrs C. M. Marks is nominated for department president of the salon and 40 for the state.
The Senior Christian Endeavor Society of Beaver Creek Christian Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Paulsgrove in Chewsville for a July session led by Catherine Reese. The August gathering will be at Mrs. James Reese’s home with Mrs. James Kipe as leader.
Proud Pavante Mr and Mrs Howard Hornbak er announce the birth of a son Wade Marshall at Washington County Hospital on August 3 Mrs Bornbaker the former Miss June Mason of Martinsburg WV Mr and Mrs Carroll G Wolti n Waynesboro announce the birth of a daughter Virginia Carol at Waynesboro Hospital on July 18 Mrs Wolf the former Miss Virginia Hadley of this city Mr and Mrs Ralph Bowers announce the birth of a daughter Linda Lu at Washington County Hospital on August 4 Mrs Bowers the former Miss Elizabeth Starkey of this city
Use one cup cooked flaked fish per two cups diced boiled potato. Mix and moisten with a little cream if desired. Heat thoroughly in a skillet until hot and well combined for a simple morning dish.
The Churchey family announces their first reunion at the City Park South pavilion on Saturday August 7 starting at 10 a.m. Dinner will be served at 12 o'clock. All relatives and friends are invited to attend.
The browned flour for Brown Sauce can be made by spreading a thin layer of flour in a skillet and stirring over low heat until evenly browned. This technique yields a nutty aroma and a darker flour ready for sauce preparation.
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