St Marys School Children Write And Pray For Those In Service
Fifth grade pupils at St Marys Catholic church began a letter writing and prayer program for service members in 1942. Students write letters every three weeks and pledge daily prayers and weekly Holy Communion for their correspondents. Many correspondents respond with gifts or visits, reinforcing the students sense of wartime responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's
St. Mary’s
Burma
India
Italy
China
Couple Wed On Thursday Night
Miss Ruth Rebecca Penner daughter of Mr and Mrs P C Penner Sherman avenue wed Lt Arnold N Fleagle USA son of Mr and Mrs Joseph R Fleagle Highland Way in a quiet ceremony at the First Church of God parsonage conducted by Rev H C Gonso. Mrs Fleagle a 1938 Hagerstown High School graduate and Girl Scout leader works at Station Furniture. Lt Fleagle a Pacific area veteran who finished high school in 1907 and Western Maryland College also plans to return to duty later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Rebecca Penner
P. C. Penner
Sherman Avenue
Arnold N. Fleagle
USA
Joseph R. Fleagle
Highland Way
First Church of God
H. C. Gonso
Hagerstown
Station Furniture Company
Fleagle
Pacific
Western Maryland College
Willing Workers class hosts at Reservoir Park
Mrs. Frank Beyard Mrs. Charles Schlotterbeck and Miss Isabelle Woods hosted the Willing Workers class of St. Mark's Lutheran church on an evening gathering at Reservoir Park. Refreshments were served to members and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. John Woods Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Foltz Mesdames Howard Sword B. I. Beck Ruth Wellinger Maude Coffman Leng Delosier Blanche Beyard Miss Doris Woods Miss Martha Jane Beyard Howard Couchman and B. F. Beyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beyard
Charles Schlotterbeck
Isabelle Woods
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Reservoir Park
Earl Hoffman
John Woods
Samuel Foltz
Doris Woods
Martha Jane Beyard
Howard Couchman
B. F. Beyard
Village Personal Notices Highlight Local Cards and Farewells
Local society notices list engagements and upcoming weddings, honor guests, and travel for residents of Oak Hu Avenue, North Avenue, Fountain Head Heights, and surrounding areas. Families from Hagerstown, Keedysville, and Smithsburg host arrivals from out of town while service members visit with relatives before reassignment or deployment.
Announcement of Birth for Hess Family in Watfordsburg
Mr and Mrs Rolla Hess of Watfordsburg announce the birth at Washington County Hospital on August 16 a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla Hess
Watfordsburg
Washington County Hospital
Appreciation of the Arts exhibit at Washington County Museum
The Washington County Museum in City Park hosts an exhibit titled Appreciation of the Arts showing line form color light and shade and how artists combine elements. Arranged in units the gallery features pictures diagrams models and shadow boxes from painting sculpture architecture and other media. The Cincinnati Art Museum grant Carnegie Corporation funds the display which runs two months and closes September 24. Hours are weekdays 10 to 5 except Monday closed and Sundays holidays 1 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Museum
Cincinnati Art Museum
Carnegie Corporation
Hagerstown
Wiener Roast honors Eddie Lee Castle at Roessner Ave
Mr and Mrs Leroy Castle hosted a weiner roast at their Roessner avenue home on Thursday evening to honor their son Eddie Lee Castle. Prizes in games were won by Lois Stewart Donna Stewart and Leani Conrad. Guests included Bonnie Mae Henson Kenneth Bowman Joanne Cullers Naomi and Paul Snyder Mr and Mrs Edward Cushen and Mrs Ray Bowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Castle
Weiner
Roessner Avenue
Eddie Lee Castle
Lois Stewart
Donna Stewart
Leani Conrad
Bonnie Mae Henson
Kenneth Bowman
Joanne Cullers
Naomi
Paul Snyder
Edward Cushen
Ray Bowman
Picnic Dinner for Gerald Bowman Before Army Enlistment
Gerald Bowman set to enter the U S armed forces on August 21 after a home picnic dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bowman and many relatives and friends such as Mr and Mrs Cleg Bowman, Mr and Mrs Floyd Bowman and children Floyd Gene Yvonne Dale, and others from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3IONIC
Gerald Bowman
U. S
Cleg Bowman
Floyd Bowman
Floyd
Gene
Yvonns
Dale
Marshall Bowman
Barbara
Phyllis
Jack
Shirley
James Kline
Agnes
Wade
Henrietta
Judy Lee
Lawrence Frazer
Larry
Carl
Beverly
Nancy
Bessie Kuhn
Roger Swope
Alice Wolfe
How Do You Feel About Johnny
Prepared by the Staff of the Child Study Association of America AP Features urges parents to express love and approval to children. Emphasizes that emotional warmth and active interest are essential for a child’s development and sense of belonging in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child Study Association of America, Inc
Johnny
Army Nurses Yearn For Civilian Gear
Baltimore report notes army nurses weary of uniforms and eager to return to civilian dress. Captain Grace E K Dick, on leave from Australia, says civilian clothes are taboo for social events but hairdos and cosmetics are pursued. Nurses who served in Australia faced homesickness less than expected due to language and cultural similarities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Grace EK. Dick
University of Maryland
Australia
Thomas B. Dick
Lonaconing
Future Farmers Group Attends Conference at U Maryland
Clearspring FFA officers led by Principal Walter Peterman and advisor Robert Way attend the FFA Officers Leadership Training Conference at the University of Maryland August 14 and 15. Notable speakers include Dr. H C Byrd and Dr. W T Spanton. sessions cover duties, qualifications, and leadership development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearspring
Future Farmers of America
Walter Peterman
Robert Way
F.F.A
University of Maryland
H. C. Byrd
W. T. Spanton
National F.F.A
H. F. Cotterman
Flf.a
Orville Helser
Seth Schnebly
Richard Kershner
Thurlon Gladhill
John Beard
Y M C A staff members address Kiwanis club
Harold E Peters, general secretary of the Y M C A, spoke at the Kiwanis meeting at Hotel Alexander about the Y M C A 100th anniversary and its local activities. He outlined services for servicemen, youths, and the community including swimming instruction camping softball and club programs. Don Kiepfer discussed aiding underprivileged boys to engage in Y work and Rev Chas Dausch joined as a new member. Henry Westfield of Kiwanis International attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Harold E. Peters
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Alexander
Peters
Y.2lc.a
London
George Williams
Don Kiepfer
Chas. Dausch
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Henry Westfield
Kiwanis International
New York City
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
James P. Rover 24 from Sabillasville weds Bernadette M. Willard 20 of Highfield. Raymond F. Arnold 26 with Dorothy J. Brown 18 of Cumberland. Charles S. Layton 47 with Amy C. Shupp 48 of Hagerstown. Arnold N. Fleagle 22 weds Ruth R. Penner 22 of Hagerstown. Mark W. Anthony 27 of Chambersburg Pa weds Mary L. Slike 21 of Fayetteville Pa. Carl E. Souders 24 of Hancock weds Hazel M. Creek 16 of Little Orleans. Hoye L. Barkdoll 24 of Frederick weds Mabel A. Souders 16 of Boonsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Rover
Sabillasville
Bernadette M. Willard
Highfield
Raymond F. Arnold
Dorothy J. Brown
Cumberland
Charles S. Layton
Amy C. Shupp
Hagerstown
Arnold N. Fleagle
Ruth R. Penner
Mark W. Anthony
Chambersburg
Mary L. Slike
Fayetteville
Carl E. Souders
Hancock
Hazel M. Creek
Little Orleans
Hoye L. Barkdoll
Frederick
Mabel A. Souders
Boonsboro
Beverly Shoff Birthday Party At Dewey Avenue Home
Mr and Mrs M L Shoff entertained Tuesday at their home on Dewey avenue honoring their daughter Beverly K Shoff who celebrated her tenth anniversary Refreshments were served to twelve young guests and games were played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Shhoff
Dewey Avenue
Beverly K. Shoff
Lt Fleagle Speaks at Mutual Bible Class Meeting
Lt Arnold N Fleagle army officer stationed in the South Pacific for years spoke at a Men's Mutual Bible class gathering at the Kraiss summer home along the Potomac river during a leave. Fred Carroll opened the session as president, with remarks by Robert Maddrey and a closing prayer by Dr J C Mowen. Earlier, families enjoyed boating and fishing followed by a lawn picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold N. Fleagle
South Pacific
Fred W. Kraiss
Potomac River
Fleagle
Fred 8. Carroll
Navy Mothers To Honor Founder Tonight
Nine members of the local Navy Mothers Club will attend a state wide dinner honoring Emma Jones national founder of the organization tonight at the Lord Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore. Local representatives listed include Anna Cochran Ruth Ridge Iva Wiederhold Iva Lindsay Kitty Mullenix Mary Ambrose Lyda Lather R Le Moyne and Myrtle Harbaugh. On Tuesday the Navy Mothers were entertained at a lawn party at the home of FE Wiederhold with Roy Hoover as assistant hostess. Refreshments were served to 68 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Mothers Club
Emma Jones
Lord Baltimore
Baltimore
Mother Jones
FE. C. Wiederhold
Bower Avenue
Roy Hoover
Bowling League Picnic Planned for August 29 at City Park
A Sun day School Bowling League picnic is set for Tuesday evening August 29 at City Park north pavilion. Supper at 6 30 will be followed by games for all ages and a business meeting on church participation. Captains should confirm team representation by August 24. A large turnout is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
North Pavilion
Cora Weaver
Salem Avenue
Fitz
West Howard Street
Local Sergeant Has Wed Australian Girl
Harry M. Chaney of the 600 block Washington Avenue received a telegram from Australia announcing the marriage of his son Technical Sergeant Herbert Ll Chaney to Miss Joy Powell of Burma Road Sydney Australia. Chaney expects to be home soon on leave and will bring his wife with him. Chaney has served over seven years with postings in New Guinea and Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Chaney
Washington Avenue
Australia
Herbert Ll
Bud) Chaney
Joy Powell
Burma Road
Sydney
Sergeant Chaney
Chaney
New Guinea
Miss Kibler Weds Carson Eves In August Wedding
Mrs Charles A Kibler announces the marriage of daughter Phyllis Derr Kibler to Carson Hubert Eves of the U S Navy on Thursday August 20 at Leitersburg Lutheran Church. The couple were attended by the bride's sister in law and Walter Eves. Also noted is a national broadcast featuring Marvin Reecher directing the Boston Avenue Church choir from Tulsa on the Church of the Air program Sunday August 20 at 3 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Kibler
Washington Avenue
Phyllis Derr Kibler
Carson Hubert Eves
U. S. Navy
Amos F. Eves
Fountain Head Heights
Leitersburg Lutheran Church
I. D. Worman
Charles A. Kibler, Jr
Walter Eves
Hagerstown High School
Boston Avenue Methodist Church
Tulsa
Okla
Hagerstown
Marvin EB. Reecher
Aaron E. Reecher
Magnolia Avenue
Reecher
Princeton University
Columbia Broadcasting Company
C.W.T
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St. Mary’s School
Capote
McCormick
Ora Mle Punt
Zenith
C. A. Brown
Fleisher’s
H.L. Millson
RINSO
Igc
Hill & Dale Bikle
Miss Penner
Lt. Fleagle
Vses
Calor
I Patters
Tath St
Renlie Beauty Salon
East
Washington Street
Phil Hart
Oak Hu Avenue
Laura Coston
Lt Winchester Sherman
Mont
Earl Brewer
Jackson, Miss
Samuel C. Strite
Hamilton Boulevard
Angelene Bounds
Knoxville, Tenn
R. J. Kretzer
Bryan Place
Mrs. C. Welles Little
Princeton
Bay Head
N. J
Gloria Garver
North Avenue
Norfolk
Virginia Beach
Arthur Hofman
Robert Sweeney
East Franklin Street
Atlantic City
William G. Beck
Philadelphia
Allen Kees
Pinesburg
Alonzo Kees
Newton D. Baker General Hospital
Texas
William Brnning
Pennsylvania Hospital School For Men
William Cooper
Naval Base
California
Theodore Cooper
South
Cannon Avenue
James Fentress
Mulberry Avenue
Russell E. Reel
Fred
Pangborn Boulevard
Washington, D. C
Arlington, Va
Pvt
Charles Potts
Williamsport
Mrs. J. §. Shuman
Smithsburg
Lord Baltimore Hotel
Hubert Long
Keedysville
Bruce Clipp
Wildwood
Cape May
Clipp
Navy
Charles Collins
West Side Avenue
Ocean City, Md
Pic
Harry G. Sprecher
Camp San Luis Obispo
Cal Ta
Mrs
Edgar F. Sprecher
Winter Street
Donald Davenport
Bobby
South Prospect Street
Davenport
U. S. Coast
Capt
Versin Smalts
Albert Rowe
Harry Smake
Virginia Avenue
J. E. Cochran
Potomac Avenue
The
Waldorf-Astoria
Lloyd A. McCauley
Lloyd K. Baker
Fairplay
Robert K. Fiery
Ann Blair Knodle
George Smyre
Sharpsburg
Richard A. Miller
Waynesboro
Evelyn M. Violet
Brownsville
Clyde W. Brnde
Linganore Avenue
Lester P. Wolff
E. B. Smith
Clyde W. Ankeney
Big Springs
Mervin Stinebaugh
J. T. Mowen
Scott R. McKane
New England States
Sgt
LeRoy Metz
Fort Brage
N.C
Yeoman
Spencer Lindsay
Bainbridge
Donna Senecal
Alexandria Bay
N. Y
Thousand Islands
Helene Curtis
Zotos Lustron
Anthony’s Beauty Salon
Profesional Arts Bldg
Pope’s School of Hair Dressing and Beauty Culture
North Locust Street
Army
Future Farmers Group
Turkey
Y.M.C. A
Leiter Brothers
Veteran of
Pacific Area
Baptist Group
Navy Mothers
Bowling League
Miss Kibler
Mr. Eves
Glick’s
Kreider & Ephrata
Glick’s Shoe Store
Washington St
Women’s Hats
L. & B. Hat Shop Northeast Cor. Public Square
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