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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1944

Page

6

Wedding Bells Echo in Chewaville Ceremony

Miss Jean Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Watson Masontown West Virginia married Ralph Anderson pharmacist first class in the Navy son of Mr and Mrs CG D Anderson Morgantown West Virginia on Tuesday August 15 at United Brethren church Chewaville Rev BE R Andrews officiated Attendants included Miss Winifred Watson and Mr and Mrs Percy Pryor The bride has worked the past two years at the Fairchild Aircraft Division The couple left for Masontown after the ceremony

Jean Watson Carl Watson Masontown W. Va Ralph Anderson Navy CG. D. Anderson Morgantown United Brethren Church Chewaville BE. R. Andrews Winifred Watson Percy Pryor Fairchild Aircraft Division Anderson

Mrs Isanogle Is Honor Guest Thursday

A surprise weiner roast was held Thursday evening at Kemp's Mill in honor of Mrs Gladys Isa elsker Isanogle's birthday. Guests included Lillian Carroll Mary Shantz Mary Reedy Anna Howlett Harriet Howlett Lois DeBow Patsy Mills Sonia Saundra Jayne Connie Boward and others.

Kemp's Mill Gladys. Isanogle Mes Lillian Carroll Mary Shanheitz Mary Shantz Mary Reedy Anna Howlett Harriet Howlett Lois Martha DeBow Patsy Grace Mills Sonia Saundra Jayne Viola Reedy Connie Boward

Emblem Honors Three Chesapeake Telephone Staff

J A Krogelo of the Chesapeake in Potomac Telephone Company of Baltimore City received an emblem for thirty years of service from district plant manager K W Lautenbach at a luncheon in his honor. In August R L Schleunes earned a service emblem for fifteen years while Mrs Margaret D Hornbarger and Miss Laura V Mullen ech received pens for twenty years. Across the month forty eight Chesapeake and Potomac employees in Maryland were presented emblems totaling nine hundred twenty years of service.

J. A. Krogelo Chesapeake Potomac Telephone Company Baltimore City K. W. Lautenbach Mr. Krogelo R. L. Schleunes Margaret D. Hornbarger Laura V. Mullen Ech Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Maryland

Hancock 4H Girls Plan Winter Projects and Fair Exhibit

Hancock 4H girls club met at the Besley home with 26 members present. Local leader Mrs. W E Yeakle, county home demonstration agent Ardath Martin, and assistant Anne Webb attended. The group discussed winter projects and preparations for the Great Hagerstown Fair next month.

Hancock 4H Besley Home W. E. Yeakle Ardath Martin Anne Webb

Personal news notes from service and visitors to Williamsport

Local column lists air force graduates and gunnery school alumni, service members returning to duty, and residents visiting relatives and attending events. Betsy Mullenix and siblings visit Norfolk. George Ruth’s ensign commission celebrated in Pensacola. many families travel to New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington, with a few stationed at Fort Jackson and Camp Croft.

WAVE Will Be Stationed Here in Hagerstown

Virginia Lee Hopper, a WAVES recruiting specialist from the Navy Procurement Office in Washington, arrives in Hagerstown to be stationed long term at the Navy recruiting station in City Hall. A Rotterdam native, she has lived in Hamburg, Dunkirk, Antofagasta, Morocco, Montreal and Winnipeg, educated at St George's School, Duke, and Rockford College, and trained at Hunter College before serving in Hagerstown.

Virginia Lee Hopper Navy Procurement Office Washington Angerstown Navy City Hall Rotterdam Holland Hopper Hamburg Dunkirk Antofagasta Chile Morocco Montreal Winnipeg St George's School Switzerland Duke University North Carolina Rockford College Illinois Hunter College New York Hagerstown St. John’s Newfoundland

Use Of Soy Beans Is Demonstrated Friday

A demonstration in the county Home demonstration office showcased many soy bean based recipes for about 35 Homemaker club members. Led by Margaret McPheeters and Ernestine Garofalo, the event displayed dishes from meat loaf to macaroni and salad dressings, plus canning and toasting methods.

County Home Demonstration Margaret McPheeters University of Maryland Ernestine Garofalo University’ Home Demonstration

Birth Announcements From Washington County Hospital

Mr and Mrs Roy B Byers Williamsport welcome a daughter born August 17 at Washington County Hospital. Pvt and Mrs Merrill Kline Salvia Pa greet a son born August 18 at Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Edward Schildknecht announce twins a boy and a girl born August 14 at Washington County Hospital. Chaplain and Mrs Donald Stonesifer welcomed a son born August 1 8 at Washington County Hospital. Lt and Mrs Donald Garrison welcomed a son John Henry born August 17 at St Anthony's Hospital St Petersburg Florida. Mrs Garrison is Betty Lee Long.

Roy B. Byers Williamsport Washington County Hospital Merrill Kline Salavia Edward L. Schildknecht Elizabeth Street Donald Reed Stonesifer John Henry Garrison Donald Garrison St. Anthony's Hospital St. Petersburg Florida Garrison Betty Lee Long

Local Admissions At Washington County Hospital

Recent admissions to Washington County Hospital include George R. Snyder of Hagerstown Route 3 Edna Mae Hartle Hagerstown Route 1 Guy C. Skatzer Mercersburg Ray L. Skank Greencastle Mrs Minnie K Lester Mrs Edith R Hartman 05 Dewey Avenue Nancy C Weller Hancock and Ronald Lester Potter Greencastle. Mr and Mrs Jack Rogers and children Mr and Mrs Robert Simisfer and son this city are guests of Mr and Mrs Port Chapman Bunker Hill W Va.

Washington County Hospital George R. Snyder Hagerstown Edna Mae Hartle Guy C. Skatzer Mercersburg Ray L. Skank Greencastle Minnie K. Lester Edith R. Hartman Dewey Avenue Nancy C. Weller Hancock Ronald Lester Potter Jack Rogers Robert Simisfer and Son This City Port Chapman Bunker Hill W. Va

All in a Day Dear Diary Local Life Bits and Vignettes

A week of brief diary style items from Hagerstown notes includes a local sportsman’s failed deep sea excursion due to seasickness, a novice reporter’s breakfast mishap, Yankees in London seeking Mermaid Tavern inspiration, and small town scenes from Monday through Friday about amusements, education, censorship talk, deliveries, labor shortages, and odd town pranks.

Ocean City London Haserstown Pacific Hagerstown

Elegant Vest Pattern For Summer Knits

The Summer Fashion Book offers 175 color styles with a rich looking vest pattern 7018 for sizes 12 14 and 16 18. Send 16 cents for pattern includes sewing guide. include name address style number and size plus 2 cents extra for mailing. Pattern department Hagertown Daily Mail New York 11 N.

Hagerstown Daily Mall 18Th St New York

Homemakers Picnic Draws 47 at Hager Park

Forty seven members of the Dry Run Homemakers Club attended the annual picnic at Hager Park hosted Thursday. Guests included Miss Ardath Martin home demonstration agent and Miss Ann Webb assistant. Mrs. Adrian Strite chaired luncheons and Mrs. Clark Seibert directed the program. Readings by Mrs. C James and Mrs. Nellie Strite followed a short playlet by Mesdames William Blower Walter Myers and T J Ommert. A Soldier's Monologue was read by Mrs. Frank Boyd. A game party is planned before the September meeting at an undetermined location.

Dry Run Homemakers Club Hager Park Ardath Martin Ann Webb Adrian Strite Clark Seibert C.@. James Nellie Strite Mesdames William Blower Walter Myers T. J. Ommert

Hutsons celebrate 45th anniversary with family gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hutson of Sharpsburg marked their 45th wedding anniversary entertaining many friends. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Lohman with Richard and Gary in Washington. Cpl. John Lohman Jr. was in Camp Ellis, Tr. Others from Camp Springs Edgewood and Washington joined, with numerous Lohman, Mutson, Bender, Hebb, Myers, Hichelberger and McGowan families represented.

Frank Hutson Sharpsburg John Lohman Richard and Gary Washington, D. C Camp Ellis H. M. Jones Camp Springs Paula Dudo Edgewood Walter Kline Washington Olive Milstead D D. C Zelma Bouch Samuel Lohman Ardella Rodger Henry Mutson James Ralph Shirely Vonnie Samuel Bender Billy Hichelhberger Theodore Hebb Herbert Myers Ruth Naomi Luther Hichelberger Charles Mc‘Gowan

Farewell Party at St Mark’s Lutheran Honours Rev L Sloop

The Rev L Sloop who has accepted a Washington DC charge was honored at a farewell party at St Mark’s Lutheran church. A purse from church groups was given by JR Black. The event featured a decorated stage, choir performances, readings by Lorraine Burke, a piano solo by Elmer Weible, and remarks by Charles Alford. Dr Wilbur Tilberg and Rev Bradley Leaver were noted as upcoming speakers.

L. Sloop Washington, D. C St. Mark's Lutheran Church St. Mark's JR. R. Black Helen Anseld Beachley Lorraine Burke Elmer Weible Church Council Charles Alford Dr Rider Washington County Ministerial Association Sloop Mary Lou Potterfield Elaine Weible Robert Irvine

Each Child Is Different

Prepared by the Step of the Child Study Association of America, this AP Features piece notes that infants vary in awakening, feeding, teething, and walking timelines. It advises parents not to worry about their own child’s pace, to seek medical checks at regular ages, and to trust each child’s development path.

Child Study Association of Ametrica, Inc Aries Susie Reputar Umes The Child Study Association of America, Inc

Cornet Soloist to Perform With Hagerstown Band Tomorrow

Walter J. Gier, a noted Pennsylvania cornet soloist and teacher, will perform Rogers Luke with the Hagerstown Municipal Band at City Park tomorrow evening. He will appear in the first half alongside the premiere of Rodger C. Harp’s new Triumphal March, conducted by the composer. The program opens with the famed On the Mall by Goldman, followed by light opera selections from Victor Herbert’s Orange Blossom, with Dr. Peter Buys conducting.

Walter J. Gier Pennsylvania Rogers Luke Hagerstown City Park Mr. Gier Rodger C. Harp Sousa Goldman Victor Herbert Peter Buys

Birthday Dinner For Cleegett A Spessard At Pangborn Park

A birthday dinner was held for Cleegett A Spessard of 232 North Mulberry Street at Pangborn Park. A three tier birthday cake topped the serving table. Relatives and friends attended from out of town including Frank C Dantner and his wife of Martinsburg West Virginia. Mr Spessard received numerous gifts. After dinner attendees played games late into the evening.

Cleegett A. Spessard North Mulberry Street Pangborn Park

Peace Possibilities in Sumner Welles Time For Decision

Review of Sumner Welles Time For Decision notes postwar peace ideas and world organization to end German menace. Also lists new books at Washington County Free Library including Argentine Diary and Look At The World.

Sumner Welles Washington County Free Library World Organization Ray Josephs Argentina United States John L. Lewis James A. Wechsler Washington George E. Taylor George M. Savage Ghlang Kai-Shek Asia H. H. Chang Petain France Janet Flanner Marshal Third Republic Vichy Matthew Page Andrews Richard Edes Harrison

Local Y wraps up adult learn to swim campaign

Eighty four adults 18 and up completed a two week plus practice program at the local Y this month. Don Klopfer and Elizabeth King led the effort with Red Cross instruction. Sixty two women and two men registered and all learned to swim. many reached pool length and learned diving. The program may become an annual event alongside the children's campaign.

Don Klopfer Kiopfer Elizabeth King Red Cross

Guest Speaker at Washington Square Methodist Church

Prof Russel Hicks will be the guest speaker at the 11 o clock Sunday morning service at Washington Square Methodist Church. Pastor Rev M A Kensacker is on vacation.

Russel Hicks Washington Square Methodist Church M. A. Kensacker

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Virginia Chewsville Church Mrs. Isanogle Glick’s Kreider & Ephrata Glick’s Shoe Store W. Warhington &T Women's Hats L. & B. Hat Shop Northeast Cor, Publia Square Dept Hoffman’s Fleisher’s Hill & Dale Bible’s Hageritowa, Mbs Monet Sale Tn Excella Frederics Lady Florence West Washington Street Jone Pic Donald R. Harsh Army Air Forces Buckingham Field Fort Myers Fla Hag Westover Field Mass Betty Lou Mullenix Robert Mullenix City Mrs Jay Shipley Norfolk, Va Virginie Ross Houtzdale, Pa Cleveland Ruth Lucille Pensacola George Ruth Lolita Mummert New York City Franklin Leiter, Jr Camp Croft, S.C Robert W. Thomas Hawaii Martha V. Thomas Park W. T. Loy Irvin Avenue Tom Loy Loy Merle Kaetzel J. Forney Young Philadelphia Ralph Bert Lozano Los Angeles Cal Bolling Field Ruth Welty Maryland Avenue Ann Louise Maxwell Roxbury Frederick Jean Collinus Staunton A. B. Collins Henry Gross, Jr New London, Conn Elizabeth E. Flook Myersville W. H. Lesher Akron Ohio South Potomac Street Samuel Adullah East Franklin Street New England Frank Mastinchi, Sr Chicago, Ill Cecil Sethert North Arenue Wilbur Jesson Parker N. Y Miss Ning Marie Lyon Cypress Street William H. Baker Woodrow Wilson Hospital Guilford Avenue Pvt Preston Hull William Hull Station Hospital Fort Jackson S. C Fort Meade A.S.N D. C Marian Reed Baltimore WAVE Bohman-Warne, Inc W. Franklin St Triangle Food Stores Atlantic City Steel Pier Columbia University Pacific Isle Fellowes David Peters YMCA Harold Peters Chesapeake Bay Movis House Victory Gardens George H. Buys Walter 4. Gier Cornet Sulle Goldman Merzell Briegel Herbert Stults Fulton Seredy Wilbur EB. Tilberg Gettysburg College Bradley Leaver Lebanon Caroline Miller Fairgall Bertram Hodo Uhse North Sea Spain Lion Feuchtwanger Simone Joan Christopher la Farge Southwest Pacific William C. Chambliss Bermuda David Garth Wahoo Zachary Taylor Helene Curtis Zotos Ial Anthony Arm Blig Renlie Beauty Salon Washington Street
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