Miss Kathryn Shook Weds Paul Hylan In Quiet Baltimore Wedding
Miss Kathryn E. Shook daughter of Mr and Mrs Milton Shook Frederick became the bride of Mr Paul R. Hylan son of Mrs H E Crum of Frederick and Frederick. The ring ceremony was performed by Rev Leon Zahn of Baltimore in the presence of immediate families. Beverly Molesworth played the marches. The couple will reside at 744 West Washington after August 25. Mrs Hylan is a Hood College secretary a 1938 graduate of Frederick High. Mr Hylan is a 1933 Hagerstown High School graduate and now heads the planing department at Fairchild Aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Kathryn E. Shook
Milton Shook
Frederick
Paul R. Hylan
H. E. Crum
City
Leon Zahn
Baltimore
Beverly Molesworth
West
Washington Street
Hylan
Frederick High School
Hood College
Hagerstown
Fairchild Aircraft Corporation
Surprise Birthday Party for Two Born Schildtknechts
A birthday party at Row's Park celebrated Raymond and Freeman Schildtknecht with decorated tables and cake plus refreshments. Guests named include Allen and family, Frank Dowler and family, Russel Schildtknecht family, Richard Rowland family, Edward Schildtknecht, Milton Schildtknecht, Richard Wolfe and son Dick, Jennings Doffelmyer and son Robert, Milford Gossard and children, Rollin Schildtknecht, Julia Reese and son Norman, Irene Schildtknecht, Margaret Schildtknecht and daughter Betty Jane, Paul Gossard, Bess Reynolds, Cora Willison, Doris and Wayne Spigler, Edna Harris, Grace Carbaugh, Phyllis Reynolds, Charles Williams, Douglas Hattel, Roy Rowland, Jake Gossard, and Luther Schildtknecht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Row’s Park
Raymond
Freeman Schildtknecht
Allen Schildtknecht
Frank Dowler
Russel Schildtknecht
Patsy
Charles
Richard Rowland
Edward Schildtknecht
Milton Schildtknecht
Richard Wolfe
Jennings Doffelmyer
Robert
Milford Gossard
Jeanette
Wilma
Raymond Winters
Rollin Schildt- Knecht
Julia Reese
Norman
Irene Schildtknecht
Margaret Schildtknecht
Betty Jane
Paul Gossard
Bess Reynolds
Cora Willison
Doris
Wayne Spigler
Edna Harris
Grace Carbaugh
Phyllis Reynolds
Charles Williams
Douglas Hattel
Roy Rowland
Jake Gossard
Luther Schildtknecht
Juniors Plan Two Social Parties At Local Hall
Ben Hur Junior Court No 26 announces two upcoming events from its Friday meeting. A swimming party for members and mothers is set for Saturday August 17 with a basket lunch. On September 13 a white elephant party will be held with mothers invited and refreshments provided at the Keystone after talks by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hur
Social News Highlights Local Visitors and Travel
Mrs. T M Sensenbaugh and daughter Gaynell return home from Covington and Lexington Virginia. Families such as the Smiths from Winchester attend a funeral. Alter and Gerber visit Hagerstown. Several residents travel to New York Philadelphia Atlantic City and Chicago for events and visits. Nurses, students, and club members are noted in regional movements and hospital postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Sensenbaugh
Gaynell Sensenbaugh
West Franklin Street
Covington
Lexington
Party Held For 80th Birthday In Boonsboro Park
Markwood Huffer of Boonsboro celebrated his eightieth birthday Sunday evening at City Park. The surprise gathering featured a picnic luncheon and gifts for Mr. Huffer. Present were Elmer and Roy Huffer, Wilmer Butterer, Albert Huffer, Ruth Young, Kathleen Huffer, Charlotte Huffer, Miriam Young, Gladys Dutterer, Paul Huffer, Leon Young, Carroll Huffer, Junior Dutterer, Margery Doutzahn, Barbara Davis of Florida, Helen Jackson of Philadelphia, Vernon Young of Boonsboro, Ramona Baker, Mary Lentz, John Ridenour and Perry Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markwood Huffer
Boonsboro
Huffer
Elmer Huffer
Roy Huffer
Wilmer Butterer
Albert Huffer
Ruth Young
Kathleen Huffer
Charlotte Huffer
Miriam Young
Gladys Dutterer
Paul Huffer
Leon Young
Carroll Huffer
Junior Dutterer
Margery Doutzahn
Barbara Davis
Florida
Helen Jackson
Philadelphia
Vernon Young
Aoonsboro
Ramona Baker
Mary Lentz
John Ridenour
Perry Hull
Class Reunion Held at Cowan's Gap
The 1937 Smithsburg High School class held its fourth annual reunion at Cowan's Gap Pennsylvania with an all day outing. After lunch a short business meeting led by Virginia Shaver concluded with gifts for married members and plans to meet again next year at Rocky Ridge Park Maryland. Participants and guests listed include Kenneth Heefner Miller Vern Clark Shaver Fager Herbst Duffey Boswell Olsen Moore Herbst Reynolds Longanecker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsburg High School
Cowan's Gap
Virginia Shaver
Rocky Ridge Park
Kenneth Heefner
Clifford Miller
Daniel
Vernon Clark
Aminta Fager
Dora Herbst
Marie Duffey
Violet Boswell
Doris Olsen
Frank Moore
Elvin Herbst
Harold Reynolds
Richard Longanecker
Staley Family Plans Reunion in Maryland
The eighteenth annual Staley clan reunion will be held at City Park in Hagerstown on Saturday August 17. About 150 to 200 descendants are expected with a picnic lunch at noon. Officers H G Staley president M S Bickel secretary C H Fair treasurer will oversee the event, held rain or shine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hagerstown
Staley
H. G. Staley
Washington, D. C
M. S. Bickel
Landisville
C. H. Fair
Lancaster
Sauerkraut Fermentation Process Described
The article explains sauerkraut as cabbage fermented to lactic acid, noting the natural sugar converts during fermentation for a tangy flavor. It says cabbage is trimmed shredded by machine, packed into vats, and sprinkled with dry salt.
Fashion Patterns Offer from Hagerstown Daily Mail
An old advertisement invites readers to order blouse and skirt patterns with sizes, yardage, and fabric details. Prices are 15 cents per pattern with 10 cents extra when ordered with a pattern, and readers must provide name, address, and style number. It promotes a Fashion Book of over 100 patterns and includes the Fashion Dept address in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Mail
Fashion Dept
Hagerstown
Mickley Family Holds Reunion in Maryland and Pennsylvania
The Mickley descendants gathered at Hagerstown City Park for a reunion with a picnic and fruit sherbet. The program featured songs, recitations, addresses by Geo Downey and Simon Downey, and election of 1939-1940 officers. The group named Arendtsville Union Park as their 1941 site and listed many attendees from Hagerstown Cashtown McKnightstown and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Mickley
William Hagerman
Adam Robert
Joseph Robert
Hagerstown City Park
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Roy S. Long
This City
Janice Robert
MeKknightstown
Anna May Rebert
McKnightstown
Simon Downey
Downsville
Betty Ruth Rebert
Geo. Downey
Raymond Long
Sharpsburg
Arendtsville Union Park
Geo
Charles A. Eldridge
Charles
Rayetta
E. 0. Flock
Mamie Long
Wm. Downey
Raymond Stillwell
Samuel JH. Shank
David
Walter Shank
Harold
Emma FE. Nott
J. Fred Roulette
Margaret
Cora
Paul
Fred C. Downey
Harry Fred
Hagerman Ditto
Jackie
Chester Payton
Yvonne Lou
R. G. Ditto
Lester R. Smith
Harry Shank
fWarl A. Shank
Joseph Rebert
Ellen A. Rebert Lowers
John EB. Rebert
Wedding Date Is Announced At Party
Miss Vivian B Ramsey will wed Mr W Fred Mowen at Trinity Lutheran Church on September 14 after a bridge supper hosted by Mrs Edwin F Darner at Hast Avenue. The affair used blue milk glass decor and yellow and blue flowers, with five bridge tables and prizes for guests including Mrs Edwin Neikirk and Mrs Rob ey Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian B. Ramsey
W. Fred Mowen
Miss Ramsey
Edwin F. Darner
Hast Avenue
Trinity Lutheran Church
Edwin Neikirk
Robey Dean
Locke Stuart
Mary Ward
Charles Fuller
Arthur Dorsey
Jonald Schlotterbeck
John Coblentz
Edwin Semler
Harry K. Mumma, Jr
Robert Dean
Harald Hooper
Frederick
Locke Mo
Waynesboro
Helen Or Campbell
Alice Hoffman
Yolly Stonebraker
Doris Evans
Verona Fleigh
Catherine Darby
Ruth Rouzer
Frances Gerger
Dorothy Hahn
Mildred Lefevre
Lorraine Fleigh
Alberta Hobstetter
Singing Games Exhibition At Washington Street Playground
An exhibition of singing games taught at Washington street Playground will be held Wednesday evening at 6 30 o'clock. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street Playground
Carnival at Smithsburg Homecoming in August
The Smithsburg Volunteer Fire Company hosts its annual homecoming carnival in Smithsburg from Thursday, August 15, to Saturday, August 24, opening nightly at 7. Attractions include free ox roast sandwiches bingo the chair plane ferris wheel and kiddie ride. Keedysville Band provides music to aid paying off the Smithsburg ore house mortgage. Committee members are George Gushey Grover Gaver Clyde Naylor George Ferguson Weaver Shank and Earl Bowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsburg
George Gushey
Grover Gaver
Clyde Naylor
George Ferguson
Weaver Shank
Earl Bowman
Washington Concerts For Coming Week
Two Washington artists will feature this Sunday's Sunset Symphony by the National Symphony Orchestra at the Potomac Water Gate. Kurt Hetzel guest directs. Betty Baum will solo Arensky Concerto. Wednesday brings Bizet Carmen with Fortune Gallo and Bamboschelli conducting. Hetzel is a renowned pianist and conductor. Baum studies with Sklarevski and the Shevins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Symphony Orchestra
Potomacc Water Gate
Kurt Hetzel
Washington Civic Orchestra
Betty Baum
Arensky
Bizet
Carmen
Brooklyn Symphony
Miss Baum
Alexander Sklarevski
Josef and
Rosina Shevinne
Community Notes From Shepherdstown Aug 12
A special Lutheran Church program featured organist Richard Spohn playing the new pipe organ, soon to be dedicated to the late Harry L Snyder. Snyder heirs in New York and Charleston contributed the instrument. Local residents plan travels and visits to Memphis, Blacksburg, Denver, Mt. Sterling, and Huntington as students, relatives, and delegates attend schools and conferences this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Lutheran Church
Richard Spohn
Harry Lt. Snyder
Snyder
Frank Lyne
Rachael Snyder
Louisa Ann Lynch
Garden City
N. Y
Harry L. Snyder
Charleston
Wm. B. Snyder
Blacksburg
Etta O. Williams
Commercial Department
Hagerstown
Daniel E. Phillips
Denver
Colorado
Florence Shaw
Fred Shaw
Mt. Sterling
Ruth Scarborough
State College
W. H. S. White, Jr
Huntington
Beaver Creek Class Campfire Social Reported
The Ever Faithful class of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren held a campfire social at H S and S Grossnickle's home. Group singing followed readings, then a weiner and corn roast. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Grossnickle, several villagers, and numerous class members such as Helen Grossnickle, Mary Valentine, Ruth Valentine, and Arch Moser among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren
H S&s
Hagerstown Junior Police Clubs plan all day outing
Hagerstown's Junior Police Clubs with nearly a hundred members will visit Charles R. Lenbower's farm along the Travinger MIL road for an all day event featuring games contests and swimming. Dinner and supper will be provided. Transportation can be arranged by meeting Captain William A. Peters at City Hall Thursday at 10 AM or by offering a car to contact Captain Peters before Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Charles R. Lenbower
Travinger Mil Road
William A. Peters
Captain Peters
Anniversary Party for Shackelfords at West Church Street
A surprise lawn party and apron social honored Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Shackelford on their 27th wedding anniversary at their West Church Street home. Tha Temple Builders Class hosted, with guests including Grace Brewer, Dorothy Brewer, Carrie Kretzer, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha Temple Builders
Tha Grace A. B
S. M. Shackelford
West Church Street
Harry Staley
Amog Lynn
John Hoffman
C. G Gsoper
J. T
Cleve land girl honors seventh birthday in Ohio party
Claire Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Williams of Cleveland Ohio spent the summer with her grandmother Mrs Lalla Brays at Hooks Mill near Hancock. On Monday Aug 12 she was honored with a party organized by Miss Florence Kirby. Attending were Lu Bivens Eleanor Norris Lalla Heller Priscilla Ann Tobias and Louisa Rauth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Williams
A. L. Williams
Cleveland
Ohio
Lalla Brays
Hooks Mill
Hancock
Florence Kirby
Lu Bivens
Eleanor Norris
Lalla Heller
Priscilla Ann Tobias
Louisa Rauth
Rinker Announces Engagement to Friedell Couple
Mr and Mrs A T Rinker of Romney West Virginia announce their daughter Miriam Kathryn Rinker will wed William A Friedell son of Mr and Mrs W J Friedell of this city The wedding is planned for the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Alter
Rosalie
Rockford, IL
Gordon Gerber
Pittsburgh
William Lewis
South Locust Street
A. T. Rinker
Romney
W. Va
Miriam Kathryn Rinker
William A. Friedell
W. J. Friedell
Baptists to Hold Picnic at Caledonia Park
The First Baptist Sunday school plans its annual picnic at Caledonia Park on Thursday August 15. Buses depart from the church at 8 30 am with contests for all ages. Highlights include Lucky Spot, baseball games for married and single men and for girls and boys, and a Bible quiz. Rev F G Coleman will lead, Clarence Little provides amplifying system, and events will be broadcast throughout the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naptist Church
Caledonia Park
Clarence Little
Rebekahs Will Serve Meals at Temple Dedication
The Mary Young Rebekah Lodge will hold a luncheon from 11 30 a m to 1 p m and dinner from 5 to 7 30 p m on Saturday August 17 in connection with the dedication of the new Odd Fellows Temple on South Potomac street Reservations can be made with chairman Mrs Margaret Blessing at 279 R The event targets attendees of the all day ceremonies and highlights lodge activities in a small town setting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Young Rebekah Lodge
Bose
New
Odd Fellows Temple
South Potomac Street
Margaret Blessing
Local Pairings in Maryland Washington Area Couples List
Adelbert Ward age 27 and Mary Flohr 36 of Waynesboro appear among several local names. Others include Melvin Carlson 21 with Aleatha Axbaugh 18 of Westminster and Cleason G. Fair Jr 34 with Mary Small 19 of Gettysburg. Additional entries name Floyd Bowman 26, Morrison 18, James Magaha 19 with Rosie Yenger 20 of Hagerstown and more pairs listed across Hagerstown Frederick and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelbert D. Ward
Mary J. Flohr
Waynesboro
Melvin Carlson
Aleatha Axbaugh
Westminster
Cleason, G. Fair, Jr
Mary J. Small
Gettysburg
Floyd L. Bowman
Morrison
Bethesda
James H. Magaha
Rosie Yenger
Hagerstown
Harry C. Mills
Susan P. Bridendolph
Harvey K. Shank, Jr
Ruth N
Durbin
Fair Play
Jack-F-Martz
Doris E. Stucke
Moonlight Hike Planned by Trail Club
The Maryland Appalachian Trail Club organizes a moonlight hike in Catoctin Recreational Park on Friday August 16. The about three mile trek ends with supper. Reservations with Frank L. Fiery at 1144, hikers to depart from the bus terminal at 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
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Miss Shook
Golf For Health
Troy
Mojnd
Bible's Shoe Shop
Hagerstowr
Hats L. & B. Hat Shop
N. E. Cor. Public Square
Walter Fiery
North Potomac Street
Keyser
Robert Miller
William Schwinger
Mrs
Raymond Schwinger
Morrisville, Pa
R. V. Kretzer
Cleveland, Ohio
Merle Belle Snyder
New York
Russell Hess
Jeanette McClain
Mary McCoy
Emerald Mail
Taylor’s Landing
William C. Snyder
West Washington Street
Justa Tedrick
Big Pool
York, Pa
William E. Bender
John R. Kerr
Chicago
Order of Hagles
Bender
Catherine Norris
Mulberry Avenue
Washington County Hospital
University Hospital, Baltimore
Howard Wishard
Cearfoss
Warren
William S. McPherson
St. James School
Calhan Union High School
Colorado Springs
Clyde Anders
Mr. Ander
John Hankey
Mr. Hankey
Mrs. Hankey
Louise Sutter
C. L. Scharf
Grand Canyon
California
Canadian Rockies
Jane Spigler
Chalfonte-Haddon Hall
Atlantic City
Samuel Brown
Harrison Schley
Brown
Brownie
Mrs. Brown
Mrs. Schley
Catherine Shulenberger
Williamsport
E. O. Shulenberger
Virginia Avenue
Albert Beck
John Newman
Louise Boger
Lucille Kirk
N. J
Quay J
Sagle
Betty
Bobbie
Fred Wiebel
Dewey Avenue
Raymond Burgesser
Clinton Travinger
Potomac Avenue
Lena Mae Hahn
J. A. Hahn
Woodland Way
Deep Creek Lake
Garrett County
L. N. Stevens
Wilson Stevens
Joan
Aberdeen
C. M. Hosier
Mercersburg
Robert Schindler
New York City
Mr. Schindler
Mac Schindler
Roy A. Leiter
Broadway
Annapolis, Md
Wilmer Davis
E. R. Martin
Philip L. Lee
Anna P. Battle Lee
John Street
Panama
Air Corp
Barksdale Field
Goldie Kaplan
Adele
Judy Lyon
Miss Kaplan
Elizabeth Hastings
Clearspring
Henry Buys
Annapolis
Inlaw
Peter Buys
East Antietam Street
Thelma Kretzer
West Franklin St
Post Office
Cowan’s
Mickley
Ornan Rebert
Janice
Anna May
Ruhl and
Stanley
Robert &. Roehbert
Allen Rebert
John Lower
John Robert
Betty Ruth
Doyle and Clark
Claire
Rebert
Lehman Weaver
Herbert Weaver
Robert Weaver
Guy B. Plank
Edward Keller
Fred Downey
Esther Mickley
John Clair Geyer
Wilbur Geyer
Cashtown
Dorothy Mickley
Melvin Ridenour
Jay McGlaughlin
Beaver Creek
Baptists
Caledonia
Rebekahs
Glick’s Shoe Store
West Washington
Betty M. Winn
E. Washington St
Fleisher’s On the Square Beauty Salon
Croquignole
W. Washington St
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