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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1944

Page

8

Officers Elected At Lowery Reunion Here

Fine attendance and a varied program marked the fifth annual Lowery reunion held Sunday in City Park. E. Russell Hicks was principal speaker. Officers elected: president Roy H. Lowry, vice-president Bert C. Lowry, secretary Hazel Lowry, assistant secretary Mina Lowry, treasurer Mrs A C Lowry. Prizes awarded for greatest distance, shortest distance, oldest member and youngest member. Participating groups included the Martin Quartette and the Bartles Sisters. Numerous Lowry family members attended, including Roy H Lowry, Hazel Lowry, and Jo Ann McPolin among others.

Lowry City Park Ignat E. Russell Hicks Presint Roy H. Lowry Bert C. Lowry Hazel Lowry Mina Lowry A. Cowry Joe McPolin Miladelphia Sarah Lowry Virginia ‘Enue Pwry Fairplay Jo Ann McPoliz Martin Bartles Rs. A. B. Lowry Sarahwry A. B. Lindsay William J. Lowry Donald Lowry Allen Lee Awry Aryin Lowry Lesterwry Charles Lowry A. C. Lowry Roy Albert,Jr Robert Lowry Hgar Cline de McPolin Jo Ann McPolin Paul Lowry Dawn Id Denny Lowry Merle Ape Pauline Lindsay Ann Udsay Margaret Josephine Owry Hazel Howard Lowry William Lowry Ronard Davis Arnold Davis Robin Lowry Janet Lowry Leora Pwry W. S. Baker Connie Ine Grace Smith Irene E. Petre Grace Landis Mildred Irvin Ana Saumis Clyde Kale Wilam Dawson Bill Dawson Roy G. Dawson Bert Bartles Susie Dorothy Nna Mae Ruth Bartles Hunny Clyde Bartles Jo Ellenker James Hose Daughr Francis Hose Wughter Mildred Snyder Alert Keyser, Jr

Reception Follows Danzer Whitcomb Wedding at St. John's

Miss Anna Freeman Danzer and Pvt. William Arthur Whitcomb Jr. were married at St. John's Episcopal Church with Rev. Walter Stehl officiating. The ceremony featured lily sheaves, antique pearl pins, and a recital by organist Roy Alexander MacMichael. A reception followed at the bride's Ter race home attended by family and out of town guests.

Bride Miss Danzer Pvt. Whitcomb St. John’s Episcopal Church Anna Freeman Danzer William Arthur Whitcomb Bertha Alice Virginia Danager Merle Whitcomb Dedham Mass Mary Bester Merrall MacNeille Woodbine George Holloway Robert E. Stripling Washington, D. C Frederick Toohey Philadelphia John S. Siason Baltimore Mesdames J. J. Funk Sydney Bradford Harold F. Bester Lawton G. Brown William P. Lane Philip Mathias Adrian H. Onderdonk Harry Bowman Catherine Overington Marguerite A. Campbell Whitcomb Charles Milton Danzer Emma Willard Troy N. Y Smith College Northampton Camp Grant Milton Academy Yale University Boston Medical School Robert Stripling Essie Mikzelle Washington John Robert MacNeille Scardsdale William A. Whitcomb Daniel Britton Mizell Lavinia Charlotte N. G R. Freeman Norfolk Samuel P. Freeman William T. Tadiock Windsor N.C Gilford Freeman Rocky Mount

Service notes from the Army Air Forces and cadet center arrivals

The service column lists two Hagerstown area cadets at San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center Richard Arthur Myers and Harry Leroy Lefever. It notes new addresses for servicemen and family members and reports promotions and transfers including Lt Stanley H. Shafer at Dou debugging Army Air Base and Lt Shafer earning wings in the RAF. Other updates mention Pvt Robert A. Thomas, S/Sgt Don Eyler transfer, and Alvie R. Pryor’s promotion with hometown ties to Sharpsburg and Hagerstown.

San Antonio Douging Army Air Base Ariz Stanley H. Shafer Hagerstown RAF Shafer Robert E. Shafer Sherman Avenue

Reunion of brothers and a Navy reservist in wartime

Cpl. William L. Wolinski recounts a happy shipboard reunion with his brother-in-law S/Sgt. Rey C. Duffey, their first meeting since January 1943, both with the Eighth Air Force in England. Catherine Hornbarger, 26, daughter of Mrs. Hattie Hornbarger of Wagerstown Md, was enrolled at the Naval Training School Yeomen W on the Iowa State Teachers College campus Cedar Falls Iowa, chosen for aptitude and civilian experience.

William L. Wolinski Rey C. Duffey Eighth Air Force England Catherine Hornbarger Hattile Hornbarger West Washington Street Wagerstown Naval Training School Yeemen-W Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Iowa

List Compiled Of Prisoners' Books

Washington County Free Library has made a booklet listing books approved for prisoners of war and internees in Europe. A copy is available for relatives and friends to inspect, ensuring selections avoid technical or propagandistic content while meeting wartime restrictions.

Europe Washington County Free Library

Censorship and Mail Rules Include War Prisoners Guides

The article notes censorship and mailing compliance across genres including novels mysteries biograhies and humor with a list of self study books. It mentions proper mailing procedures for prisoners of war and related guidelines.

Nickel glass back at Fort Meade post exchange

The bounce glass of beer returned to Maryland today only at the Fort Meade Post Exchange. It will last for the duration of a $15,000 excess profits redistribution through lowered prices as decided by officers. Many people are finding what they want in the Classified Ads.

Fort George G. Meade Maryland Ft. Meade Post Exchange

Fitting Demonstration for Sheep Set Near Breathedsville

The Washington County office of the University of Maryland Extension Service announced a fitting demonstration of sheep to be held August 22 at the arm of D. Raymond Snilvely near Breathedsville. Four-Club members and others interested in sheep are invited to attend.

D. Raymond Snilvely Breathedsville Washington County University of Maryland Extension Service

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Ficers Lowery Rwit William A. Whitcomb, Jr Bricket Montgomery Ward Ry Ee Ot Tae Ree Harry S. Myers North Potomac Street Sears, Roebuck & Co North Pontemar St The Medical Corps Captain Sachs Frank D. Sachs Pennsylvania Land Company Hancock and Berkeley Springs Pic Joseph Hildebrand Williamsport Pvt Irvin Shipley Cpl Jacob L. Hoffman Roy L. Hoffman Cearfoss Pike Aew Robert A. Thomas Sec Keesier Field Miss Ralph Bi) DeLauney Spn Byrd DeLauney Sharpsburg U.S.N.T.C Bainbridge, Ma David H. Witmer R. J. Witmer Clearspring Route 1 Army Sheppard Field Texas Don HE. Eyler Pope Field N. C 815Th Aaf Combat Crew Replacement Center Section A Malden Army Air Field Malden, Missouri Alvie R. Pryor Sla Violet Pryor Smithsburg Lifebuoy Arthur Dorsey Sele Service Market Cor N. Locust & Randolph Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc Pennsylvania Ave Hugh C. Crafton Coca-Cola Leiter Brothers
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