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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1950

Page

4

Former Local Girl To Serve As Queen At Annual Festival

Miss Penelope Spurr of Fairmont is chosen as Queen Silvia XVI for the Mountain State Forest Festival. Governor Patteson will crown her on opening day at Davis and Elkins College amphitheater with district princesses and state officials in attendance. Spurr, 22, is daughter of Arthur Clinton Spurr, president of Monongahela Power Company, and has been active in community and Smith College activities.

Penelope Spurr Fairmont Silvia XVI Mountain State Cyrus 8. Kump Miss Spurr Arthur Clinton Spurr Monongahela Power Company Okey L. Pattes Davis and Elkins College United States West Virginia Spurr Miss Spusr Wheeling Pittsburgh Hagerstown Weat Penn Dennis Byers Virginia Avenue William Poffenberger Granddaugh Ter Kristina Byers Earl S. Rudisill Bala Cyn School Dobbs Ferry Wyd Rudisill Smith College Europe EB. J. Sheldon South Mulberry Street Archdeacon Benjamin M. Spurr Moundsville Lewis Day Brown Brown Spurria Ben Isabel Fenn Lake Oatario

Holy Day Services Tuesday Observed at St Marys and Local Churchs

Assumption Day will be observed with masses at St Marys Catholic Church at 5 30 7 8 and 9 oclock and evening devotions at 720 p m Mass also offered at Williamsport Catholic Church 7 oclock and at 8 oclock at 51 1 James Boonsboro.

St. Mary’s Williamsport James Boonsboro

AAUW Urges Branches to Boost Teacher Recruitment

The local AAUW education chair Mrs. Edwin Lantz received a letter from the national education committee urging branches to recruit promising young people for elementary teaching. The committee warns of a national crisis as birth rates rise and a shortage of qualified teachers endangers standard education.

American Association of University Women Edwin Lantz AAUW Janet Everline Virginia Bend Ind John A. Jump

Local residents return from trips and visits

Several residents report returning home after travels to Atlantic City Philadelphia Wildwood and New York City. Families including the McClains Jeffrey Lees Wardcastle and Spencers travel from Brussels Paris and Washington to resume home life with vacation jaunts noted at Atlantic City Wildwood Coney Island and Virginia and Maryland locales.

Richard A. Showe West Washington Street New York City Coney Island Points New Jersey New York Ce Thayl Ot Vready

Gradate Sorority Members Planned Picnic at Mont Alto Park

Members of the Alpha Gradate Sorority and their families plan a picnic at Mont Alto Park this Sunday. A late afternoon picnic supper followed by a program is slated with transportation help requested from Mia Doria Webb via 1547-W.

Alpha Gradate Kuente Mont Alto Park Mia Doria Webb

Ward Family Holds Reunion

The fifth annual Ward family reunion was held at Dagerstown City Park. Attendees included Glen Ward and family members Beverly Bernice Barbaca Lee Janet William Raystond Hugh Donnie Haugh Albert Hull George Thal Nancy Hull Freddie Tratl Kenny Hull Carol Hull Dotthe Hull Warren Wall Larry Hull Marion Stup Ronny Stup Cont e Ward Alda Anderson Bessie Harris Douglas Griffith Carolyn Grinth Sonny Cunningham Mel Adaline Ward was elected president Jane Ward secretary Archie Staugh treasurer and other relatives attended.

Mra Willam Ward Dagerstown Glen Ward Beverly Ward Bernice Ward Barbaca Ward Lee Ward Janet Ward Wiliam Ward Raystondhugh Donnie Mangh Habhiel Haugh Albert Ull Elizabeth Hull George Thal Nancy Hull Freddie Tratl Kenny Ehuil Carol Hull Dotthe Ull Warren Wall Larry Hull Marion Stup Ronny Stup Conte Ward Alda Anderson Bessie Harris Douglas Griffith Carolyn Grinth Sonny Cunningham Mel. Adaline Ward Jane Ward Archie Staugh

Women of the Moose Meet in Hagerstown Chapter Gathering

Hagerstown Chapter of the Women of the Moose will hold a chapter meeting Tuesday evening at 8 p m A program has been planned and all officers and escorts are asked to wear white gowns.

Women of the Moose Hagerstown the Women of Tha Moose

Births in Hagerstown Area Announcements

Proud Phas Mr and Mrs Joseph Howell of Hagerstown announce the birth of a son Joseph William at Washington County Hospital Mrs Howell is the former Miss Lorra ne Cornell of Clear Spring Mr and Mrs Floyd W Naugie of 204 North Locust Street announce the birth of a daughter Barbara Ann on August 4 at Washington County Hospital Mrs is the former Miss allen Lamp kin of Newport News Virginia

Joseph Howell Hagerstown Route Four Joseph William Washington County Hospital Howell Lorrane Cornell Clear Spring Floyd W Naugie North Locust Street

Winter fashion row fills pages with patterns and orders

The page advertises ready pattern patterns and order handling for winter fashion. It mentions pattern numbers and addresses in Maryland New York and shows emphasis on easy to sew designs for school clothes. It notes sewing guides and low price. An unrelated line cites daily food intake for moles.

Haxerstown Maryland Daily Tex Chelsa Station New York V1 New York

Coming Events at the Chamber for August and September

The Chamber of Commerce lists events for the coming month. Meetings and socials include Hagerstown Stamp Club at Cecil Haines home August 15, Newcomers Club luncheon August 16, Beta Sigma Phi picnic August 18, Civitan baseball at Hagerstown Stadium August 20, and Hagerstown Photographic Society meetings August 22 and September 3 at Vocational Training Center.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Hagerstown Stamp Club Cecil Haines Brownsville Newcomers Club Terrace Beta Sigma Phi Braddock Heights Civitan Hagerstown Hagerstown Photographic Society Hagerstown Photo-graphic Society

Mrs Berkenbaugh Hosts Bridge Club Picnic

Mrs Berkenbaugh delightfully entertained her bridge club at a picnic at her Lappans home. Members present included Misses Manche Vath Andrey Knodle Mande Huth Isabel Fridin and Mesdiulties William McKee Benjamin Dorsey Ir William Nich Robert Foltz Am Charles Routzehn and John Sehinde Jr.

Mra Joseph Herkenhaugh Lappans Manche Vath Andrey Knodle Mande Huth Isabel Fridin

Local Couples Apply Here for Marriage Licenses

The weekly tally at the Court House shows marriage licenses issued remains steady. Names listed include Cyrus W. Early and Hazel J. Kepler. Richard N. Binkle and Joan E. Benchoff. plus many other couples from Hagerstown Smithsburg Highfield and nearby towns.

Court House Cyrus W. Early Myersville Hazel J. Kepler Middletown Richard N. Binkle Smithsburg Joan E. Benchoff Highfield Clarence KE. Guessford, Jr Hagerstown Ruth M. Palmer Noah L. Sauders Mt. Lena Mary M. Burkholder Greencastle Preston B. Happel Mary K. Gardenhour Smithsboro Robert E. Stevens Loretta D. Witt Elmer A. Stone, Jr Boons Jboro Diane M. Hetzer Wit Ham&port John H. Patton Berkeley Springs Nelda Lashley Hancock Herbert E. Hays, Jr Joyce A. Brown Robert J. Clark Omaha Neb Mary J. Stover Funkstown Ellsworth Dunn, Jr Aletta M. Childress Christian C. Harer Harriet J. Weaver James S. Simpson Chevy Chase Sarah C. Kanaga Roger L. Shook Jean L. Bvyter Glenn F. Keplingzer Edna Td, Mills Clear Spring

Mullendore Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs. Lee Mullendore celebrated at home on Fast Irvin Avenue with daughter Barbara Sue hosting. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Mullendore, Gail Mullendore, Vareld Mullendore, Donna Lind, Craig Mullendore, and several neighbors and friends as gifts were given and a birthday cake lit with a candelabra decorated the buffet.

Lee Mullendore Barbara Sue Mullendore Fast Irvin Avenue Lee Mullendare Gail Muflendare Vareld Mutlendore Donna, Lind Craig Mullendare G. B. Smith Anna Eigenbrode Marty Low Ray Lee Eienbrode Lilie Zimmerman Glenn Zimmeryn Atra Lela Glenn Sharon Frame Barbara Sue Mutlendore

Dear P J Betty’s selfishness stems from ingrained fear

Letter writer seeks guidance on a niece who is generous in theory but selfish in practice. Expert analysis links her thrift to deep seated anxieties from her mother and home, arguing fear governs self centered behavior. Suggests personal example and supportive relationships over books for change.

Mary Haworth Betty P.d P. J. Betty Ted Lfe Alma Emerson M. H

Raeik Wrong Say No Thank You Phrase Guidance

The guidance contrasts a direct refusal I do not drink with a polite response No thank you and explains the likely disapproving tone of the other reply. It emphasizes using courteous language and clear boundaries in social situations.

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