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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1950

Page

3

Miss Amelia Leichel Bride of Mr Branda in Norristown nuptials

Miss Amelia Ann Leichel daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul A Leichel of Norristown and Mr Christopher Branda Jr both of Norristown were married at Washington Memorial Chapel Valley Forge on August 19 at 2 30 pm. Rev John R Hart officiated with Chester Norton at the organ. The reception followed at Martha Washington Log Cabin Valley Forge. The couple plans a Cape May wedding trip and will reside at 116 Woodlyn Avenue Norristown Pa.

Amelia Ann Leichel Paul A. Leichel Norristown Christopher Branda, Jr Christopher Branda Washington Memorial Chapel Valley Forge John R. Hart Chester Norton Julia Charlotta Leichel Louise Leichel Eliza Jarman Jeffersonville Martha Washington Log Cabin Cape May WN. J Woodlyn Avenue Branda Maryland College For Women Lutherville Harcum Junior College Bryn Mawy I Pa Drexel Institute of Technology Swarthmore College University of Pennsylvania Law School U. of P. Laws Review

Poffenberger Reunion Held at Boonsboro Park

The annual Poffenberger reunion took place Sunday at Shafer Memorial Park in Boonsboro. Alix Henson was the oldest attendee and Betsy Saylor the youngest. The next gathering is planned for the second Sunday in August 1951 at the same site.

Poffenberger Boonsboro Shafer Memorial Park Alix Henson Betsy Saylor

Community events listed for coming month at Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce lists events for the coming month. contact the Chamber office to add items. September activities include Hagerstown Photographic Society meetings at the Vocational Training Center, Red Cross birthday party, Newcomers club meeting at 335 North Potomac Street, two concerts at Hagerstown High School, and a Week of the Fair.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Dhone Gray Tradien Newton M. Baker Veterans Administration Martinsburg W. Va Hagerstown Photographic Society Vocational Training Center Gray Taudies Newton J. Baker Veterans Martineburg Washington County Red Cross Newton D. Baker Veteerands Administration Red Cros Zion Reformed Chaureh Gray Larlies Newton JD. Baker North Potomac Street UV. IS. Marine Hand Hagerstown Parents City

1-H Clubs Stage Picnic at Alers Lawn

The Rove and Girls 4-H Clubs of Havens held a joint picnic at Alers picnic lawn on the Western Vik. A brief business session followed with reports on Club Week at the University of Maryland given by club leaders and members including Mary Lew Harhaneh Tetty Beckley Grace Wimtermeyer Sally Creek and Marlene Snyder.

Havens Alers University of Maryland Crek Mary Lew’ Harhaneh Tetty Beckley Grace Wimtermeyer Sally Creek Marlene Snyder

Plans Formed By Leitersburg Grange For Fall Show

The Leitersburg Grange met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCauley for a box social and set plans for a fall community show with dates to be announced. A booth was approved for the Hagerstown Fair. Committee members include Harry Day Mrs Ralph McCauley Mrs Mark Miller and Miss Mildred Smyre. Miss Dorothy Meyers announced a degree team practice at the grange hall on August 30.

Leitersburg

Miss Doris Clopper Weds Frank Warfield in Simple Welty Church Ceremony

Doris L. Clopper daughter of Mr and Mrs George D Clopper of Hagerstown married Frank H Warfield son of Mr and Mrs Thurman Warfield of Woodbine Maryland on Saturday at 2 pm in the Welty Church of the Brethren. Rev Tryon Thomas officiated with Mrs Lewis Stevenson of Smithsburg and Wichard Eeksting as attendants. The couple will live at the bride’s home until their own is ready. Mrs Warfield is a 1946 Hagerstown High School graduate and University of Maryland Home Economics alumna. he is an Army Air Force veteran and Smithsburg High School graduate.

Doris L. Clopper George D. Clopper Hagerstown Route Five Frank H. Warfield Thursman Warfield Woodbine Welty Church of the Brethren Tryin Thomas Lewis Stevenson Smithsbury Lchard Eeksting Wy Itichard Eekstine Walter Tromley Rocemont

VEW Auxiliary Meeting Notice

The Willian BD Byron Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting August at 10 am. Members are urged to attend.

Willian Byron iVeterans of Foreign Wars WAL

Couple Marry At St Pauls Reformed Church August 2

A wedding took place at St Pauls Reformed Church Western Pike on Wednesday August 2 at 8 15 pm. Miss Imogene McCauley Sprecher daughter of Mr and Mrs Stoward L Sprecher of this city wed Layton Leroy Coy son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Coy of Shippensburg Pennsylvania in a charming evening ceremony.

St. Paul's Reformed Church Western Pike Imogene McCauley Sprecher Stoward L. Sprecher This City Layton Leroy Coy Harvey Coy Shippensburg Pennsylvania Abe Ah

Birth announcements from Washington County Hospital

Proud parents Mr and Mrs Daniel Fleming announce the birth of a son at Washington County Hospital on a Saturday. Mr and Mrs Ray Kelley of Clear Spring announce the birth of a daughter Carolyn Jaze on August 16 at the Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs David L Snyder of Western Pike announce a daughter born August 15 at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Snyder is the former Miss Rosella Keyser. Mr and Mrs Daniel C Haldeman of Hollidaysburg announce a son Daniel Phillip born August 11 at Altoona Hospital. Mrs Haldeman is the former Myrtle N Long from MauganSphere ville and Mr Haldeman is pastor at the Church of the Brethren.

Daniel Fleming Hancock Washington County Hospital Ray Kelley Clear Spring Route One Carolyn Jaze David L. Snyder Western Pike Snyder Rosella Keyser Daniel C. Halderman Hollidaysburg Daniel Phillip Altoona Hospital Haldeman Myrtle N. Long Maugansville Church of the Brethren

Local Residents Listed in Brief Notices

A collection of short notices lists individuals and families by name and address. Mentions include Burton Hoffman of Hoff Miss Virginia Wills West Wash man Insurance Agency and Jeanette E McClain Reynolds Avenue, plus annual excursions from Baltimore to Betterton. Several residents, including L D Gilbert and Stehl family, visit relatives in Baltimore and Chewsville as vacation plans unfold.

Burton R. Hoffman The Hoff Virginia

Local society notes celebrate weddings births and travels

Mrs Anna Lushbaugh returns to Stratford Avenue as families from Manchester Conn and Leitersburg visit. A double ring ceremony for Rodney Byers at St Begner Brand marked a church wedding with music and flowers. Mr and Mrs Roy Horst return from vacation to Maugansville while Bayard Worth and relatives vacationed on the Eastern Shore. Numerous local residents attend Camp Strawderman and Berkshire Music Festival trips with Lenox and Kennebunkport noted.

Picnic by Local Group Staged by Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen held its annual picnic on August 18 at City Park with about 60 members and families attending. It featured a covered dish supper with dessert provided by the auxiliary and a committee of Tthel Robison Anna Kanub Stella Rouzee Evelyn Beard Myrtle Hinkle Maude Pour Peart Wade Nora Ross Lulu Smith and Mabel Barnhart serving.

Brotherhood of Rtailroad Tthel Robison Anna Kanub Stella Rouzee Evelyn Beard Myrtle Hinkle Maude Pour Peart Wade Nora Ross Lulu, Smith Mabel Barnhart

Fewer Couples Apply Here

A slight drop in marriage licenses was recorded last week at the court house with 62 issued, only 12 to Washington County couples. The list includes names and ages such as Richard W. Shupp 36, Clear Spring. Betty J. Bryan 20, Clear Spring. and Herman T. Lewis 18, Hagerstown among others.

Court House Washington County Richard W. Shupp Clear Spring Betty J. Bryan Frank H. Warfield Smithsurg Doris L. Clopper Leitersburg Jacob Roessner Hagerstown Pauline J. Stroup Falling Water Takoma Park Audrey B. Mowen Robert L. Keckler Gloria A. Lynn Luther R. Kraber Emily R. Clowser Mechaniicsburg Junior L. Green Keedysville Betty J. Drenner Keed

Rock Reunion Set for Sunday at Haceratown Park

The annual Rock reunion will be held on Sunday August 27 at the island pavilion in Haceratown City Park. Lunch will be served at 12 p.m.

Haceratown Island Pavilion

Dating tips for a first blind date

The passage suggests guiding a blind date toward a second meeting by expressing enjoyment and friendliness without appearing desperate. It emphasizes sending a casual invitation for a future visit and keeping tone light to gauge interest.

Rei Piin

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