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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1944

Page

4

Pretty Wedding At Mt Lena Home

A wedding was held at the Mt Lena home of Dr. and Mrs. David Souders on August 17 uniting Miss Mabel A Souders and Mr. Hoye L Barkdoll of Frederick in the presence of relatives. Rev Charles Herr officiated. The bride wore a light blue marquisette gown and veil. Matron of honor was her sister Mrs Virgil Graham. Best man was Mr Dyke Boone. A reception followed with numerous relatives and friends. The couple will live in Frederick where the groom works for the Farmers Cooperative Association.

David Sounders Lena Mabel A. Souders Hoye L. Barkdoll Frederick Charles 8. Herr Virgil Graham Point Marion Dyke Boone Barkdoll Joe Souders Oliver Ballam C. D. Powell Leon Souders Samuel Ballam Merle Ballam Joan Ballam Jean Balam Junior Powell Charles Powell Mary Powell

Norma Shrader Guest Of Honor At Sixth Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Alvey L. Shrader hosted a party on Washington avenue for Norma Shrader sixth birthday. Guests included Carolyn Mc Namee Linda Donegan Constance Wright Catherine Ditto Doris Shrader Roberta Weaver Dawn Amos Shirley Palmer Margaret Shrader Patsy Shambaugh Donald Amos Norma Shrader Donald Mc Namee Alvey Shrader William Wright Jr Dennis Donegan Imma Shrader Mrs Glenn Andrews Mrs James Shambaugh Mrs Calvin McNamee Mr and Mrs Donald Donegan and Mr and Mrs Alvey Shrader.

Alvey L. Shrader Washington Avenue Norma Carolyn McNamee Linda Donegan Constance Wright Catherine Ditto Doris Shrader Roberta Weaver Dawn Amos Shirley Palmer Margaret Shrader Patsy Shambaugh Donald Amos Norma Shrader Donald Mcnamee Alvey Shrader William Wright, Jr Dennis Donegan

Cooper Reunion At City Park Labor Day

The seventh annual Cooper reunion will be held on Labor Day in the north pavilion at City Park. Acting president Mrs Mayme Raffensberger will lead a picnic dinner at noon and games after the presentation of the oldest and youngest, the one traveling the farthest, and the largest family. An interesting program is planned for friends and relatives.

Cooper City Park Mayme Raffensberger

Personal notices drift across the region

Miss Louise Boger of The Terrace travels to New York City and Allentown pa. Kenneth Grove on 15 day leave from Pensacola Fla returns to State Line Pa with his wife and daughter Shirley. Mr. and Mrs. James L. Harrell of Crewe Va visit relatives in Virginia and R. B. Porterfield. Others travel to New York City and Washington area, with hospital and base movements noted, plus visits in Hagerstown and Albany. Public notices include admissions to Washington County Hospital and travels of families across Maryland, Virginia, and Florida.

Louise Boger Terrace New York City Allentown Kenneth Grove Pensacola, Fla State Line Shirley James L. Harrell Crewe, Va Porterfield Virginia Avenue

P. E. Employes Hold Picnic at City Park

More than 800 box lunches fed a large crowd of Potomac Edison Co. employees and guests at the annual Employes Association picnic. The event featured 148 prizes in horse shoe, badminton, croquet, darts, turf bowling and various games for children and adults, with credit given to Park Superintendent Heck and the picnic committees for its success.

Potomac Edison Co P. E. Employer’ Association Edward Ewald Hagerstown Employes Association Harold Wyand PBE Employes Group Heck F. D. Spofford Caleetics Wagner Bruce Rudisil P. W. T. Loy J. P Coblentz Earl Lizer Raymond Beard Lee Morgan Dan Fabrney Henri Gross Glenn Couchman

Seventh Birthday Party Observed At Mrs Murray's Home

Mrs Harry Murray hosted a seventh birthday celebration for her granddaughter Carolyn Ann Brown at Weatside Avenue home. Attending were Margie Rae Rummel Dona Rae Haugh Carleen Clatterbuck Shirley Barnhart Kay Johnson Dotty Beatty Nancy Burger Joyce Squibb Jo Ann Light Patsy Shelby Doris Ridgely Jackie Winters Jean Showe Shirley Showe Jackie Haller Nancy O’Brien Alma Haller Freddy Winters Richard Ridgley Morris Higenbrode Beatrice Ridgley Mrs Carolyn Brown Mrs Louise Winters Dot Winters Jane Higenbrode Leona Clatterbuck.

Harry Murray Carolyn Ann Brown Weatside Avenue Margie Rae Rummel Dona Rae Haugh Carleen Clatterbuck Shirley Barnhart Kay Johnson Dotty Beatty Nancy Burger Joyce Squibb Jo Ann Light Patsy Shelby Doris Ridgely Jackie Winters Jean Showe Shirley Showe Jackie Haller Nancy O'Brien Alma Haller Freddy Winters Richard Ridgley Morris

Grace United Brethren Picnic At City Park

Grace United Brethren Sunday school schedules its annual picnic at City Park on Wednesday August 23 with north and south pavilions reserved for the day. Afternoon games amusements and a special treat await junior primary and beginner department members. All church members and friends are urged to attend.

Grace United Brethren Sunday School

Grange Meeting At Indian Springs Hosts Planned

The Washington County Pomona Grange will hold its regular meeting Saturday August 26 at Indian Springs School with Potomac Valley Grange as host. IT Keller Shank will conduct opening at 10 am followed by lunch. The afternoon literary program led by Mrs Georgie Sites features a panel discussion with several members, and a large attendance is expected.

Washington County Pomona Grange Indian Springs Potomac Valley Grange Keller Shank Georgie Sites

St Marks Cradle Roll Picnic Set At City Park

The Cradle Roll Department of St Mark’s Lutheran Sunday School will hold its annual picnic on Wednesday August 23 starting at 3 o clock at City Park. A lunch for all mothers and children is being prepared by teachers. Mothers are asked to bring eating equipment. Games are planned for both adults and children. A large attendance is expected.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Sunday School

Births Reported in Washington County Hospital

Mr and Mrs John E Blake announce a daughter born August 21 at Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs John K Ridenoar announce a son born August 21 at the same hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert F Stone receive congratulations on a son born August 21 at Washington County Hospital.

John E. Blake North Mulberry Street Washington County Hospital John K. Ridenoar West Franklin Street Robert F. Stone Roessner Avenue

Local Families Return From Visits And Vacations

Mrs. Harry Hutson and children of Miller's Sawmill have returned after a week with Mrs. Louise Creek of Leitersburg. Mrs. Elmer Tice and children of Baltimore visit Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hutson. Mrs. Charles Harbaugh of Cleveland Avenue returns from a vacation at the Shoreham Hotel Ocean City.

Ralph Healey Oak Hill Avenue Shoreham ET Ocean City Catherine M. Cosgrove Alice H. Davis Harry Hutson Miller's Sawmill Louise Creek Leitersburg Elmer Tice Baltimore Charles Harbaugh Cleveland Avenue Shoreham Hotel Ocean City

Club Children Have Swim Meet At Fountain Head Club

A Sunday Fountain Head Country Club swim meet featured five events crawl sidestroke backstroke plain and fancy diving. Local policeman Lewis Blenard demonstrated diving while Miss Mary Eben Philippy directed the program with assistants and judges including Lt Commander Byler Mrs Richard Henson and Miss Betty Schlosser.

Fountain Head Country Club Lewis Blenard Mary Eben Philippy Lesley Gardner Phil Mathias David Diehl Commander Byler Richard Henson Betty Schlosser Ann Mathias Jolly Trner Julian Brron Shannon Davenport Joanne Beachley Minny Bester Pete Koliopulos Louise Rauth Ann Melton George Schetk Jack Porter Albert Gardner Mary Potter Jean Prather Peggy Ballentine Jimmy Spoffard Tom Gardner Charles Prather Adelaide Campbell Bob Smith George Scheck Jackie Stouffer Nancy Kneisley Nancy Porter Julian Byron Donald Beaver Martha Stouffer Tom Gartner David Niehl Dolly Ridgley Miss Tphillippy Roy Phillippy Randolph-Macon Women's College Lynchburg

WEDS IRISH GIRL IN CITY MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT

The marriage of Miss Jane Creigton of Belfast Ireland to Sgt RK W Stottlemyer son of Mr and Mrs Chester Stottlemyer of this city was announced yesterday. Sgt Stottlemyer has been overseas.

Walter Snyder Jack Collette Richard B. Snyder Langley-Bisld Sgt. Snyder Hagerstown Jane Creigton Belfast Ireland RK. W. Stottlemyer Chester Stottlemyer Sgt. Stottlemyer

Quiet Wedding Performed Here

A quiet candlelight ceremony united Miss Doris E. Jones of Philadelphia and Mr. Jack C. Kuhn, formerly of this city, on Saturday at 9:30 pm at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Funks town. The bride’s sister served as matron of honor and the groom's brother was best man. After a reception at Hotel Patterson, the couple planned a brief trip to New York City and will reside at 4417 Spruce Street Philadelphia. Out of town guests included multiple relatives and servicemen.

J. C. Kuhn West Antietam Street Doris E. Jones Philadelphia Jack C. Kuhn City Raymond M. Miller St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Funkstown H. William Zimmerman Wiliam Roger Bonner Kuhn Katherine Jones Merchantville N. J Bond Clothes, Inc Patterson New York City Spruce Street L. O. Falk H. B Owen, Jr Irvin Scott Noll Willis Knoll Martinsbugge W. Va Alpheus L. Petrie Irving Robbins Herman Verbit Cpl Linwood Dotter U. S. Army Miami Beach Fla Camp Hillen Texas

Miss Stouffer And Mr Foltz Are Wed

Miss Hazel Stouffer daughter of Mr and Mrs Lycurgus H Stouffer Boonsboro and Clarence W Foltz son of the late Mr and Mrs Silas K Foltz Mapleville were married at the United Brethren Church Parsonage with Rev Frank L Stine presiding. The bride wore Copenhagen blue with pink rosebud corsage. Mrs Foltz is a Boonsboro High School graduate and faculty member. Foltz is a graduate of Hagerstown High School Western Maryland College and principal of the Winter Street School. They will reside on North Main Street Boonsboro after a trip to Atlantic City.

Hazel Stouffer Lycurgus H. Stouffer Boonsboro Clarence W. Foltz Silas K. Foltz Mapleville United Brethren Church Frank L. Stine Copenhagen

Philadelphia’s slow apartment growth versus peers

The article notes Philadelphia’s substantial overall growth in the past decade yet emphasizes the city still has relatively few apartment houses compared with other major urban areas, highlighting a housing supply gap.

Philadelphia

Summer fashion guide offers 175 dress styles

The Summer Passion Book presents 175 dress styles in an epior limited copy. Includes full sewing pattern with size, fabric and lace trim details. Address Pattern Department Ha eetstown Daily Mail 221 W 18th St New York.

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Leitersburg Grange Hosts Regular Meeting Highlights

Mr. and Mrs. John Stouffer hosted Leitersburg Grange with a literary program featuring Ro mona, Mrs Hlmer Hline, Ceres, Mrs. Ralph McCauler, and Flora Miss Mildred Imyre plus Bet y Lou Imyre. An invitation from Frederick County Pomona Grange was received to join their Braddock Heights song service. Proceeds supported the Home Economics Committee.

John Stouffer Leitersburg Road Grange Leitersburg Grange Romona Hlmer Hline Ceres Ralph McCauler Flora Mildred Imyre Betty Lou Imyre Frederick County Pomona Grange Braddock Heights Goss Smith Pomona Indian Springs Grange Hall

Women's Director Resigns Y Post at local Y

Mrs. Charles E. Durkee resigns as director of women's and girls work at the local Y effective September. She will teach at Pierpont High School, Ohio, where her husband has become school superintendent. Durkee has led the women's and girls physical programs, supervised clubs, directed the Y girls camp near Thurmont last summer, and helped plan inter club social events. The board regrets the resignation and will name a successor. ANNUAL PICNIC HELD Homemaker's Club of Keedysville met at Taylor Park with a covered dish supper. Committees served and Miss Mary Grossnickle led games and entertainment.

Charles E. Durkee Thurmont Piciig Homemaker’s Club of Keedysville Taylor Park Mesdames Olive

Sailor Honor Guest At Party At Park

A wiener roast at City Park honored William Irvin Dieterich home on leave from San Diego California. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Dieterich Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Brennard Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Dorsey Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dorsey Mr. and Mrs. C. B Young Mr. and Mrs. James Stickell Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Dieterich Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cochran Mr. and Mrs. W. Hall Mrs. Katherine Saum Misses Lucile Cochran Elaine Stickell Delores Sticke hick Judith Ann Dorsey.

William Irvin Dieterich League San Diego Cal W. W. Dieterich C.F. Brennard H. G. Dorsey Earl Dorsey C. B Young James Stickell A. S. Dieterich W. H. Cochran W. Hall Katherine Saum Lucile Cochran Elaine Stickell Delores Sticke Hick Judith Ann Dorsey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mt. Lena Miss Souders Mr. Barkdoll Londonderry Howard Street San Francisco Fleisher’s Hill & Dale Bible HL. Mills Etcee Helene Curtis Zotos Lustron Anthony Arta A. P. Nitzell Oak Hill Max E. Fabrney View Street Taft Jane L. Morin Orlando, Fla Mrs K. N. Morin West Howard Street Catherine Fager Smithsburg Relph Neikirk Pfc John E. Fager Ashford General Hospital White Sulphur Springs Frances Eshleman Thomas Columbus, C Ruth Renner Furkstown C. H. Moore Glenside Avenue Arlington Bristol, Tenn Levi Bitler Richard Spielman South Potomac Street G. R. Blume Sara Jane Kathaleen Brighton Place North Beach Cah Maryland Avenue Marie Karamanos Pittsburgh Eric Hellmann South Prospect Street Donald Davenport Mary Katherine McClain West Side Avenue Violet ,M. Barnhart Edith Poffenberger Roessnar Avenue Elmer S. Smith Anna Marie Wiebel Dewey Avenue Ephriam Eyler North Foundry Street Barbara Ann Palladino Summit Avenue Virginia Seaman Albany N. Y Lake Champlain Betty McCauley Oak Hill Cavenue Lucy V. McCauley St. Petersburg Mra K. M. Thomas York, Pa This City Catherine McCauley Cosgrove George Kitzmiller Kittanning Calvert Apartments P. W. McClain North Avenue Jesse Metz Waynesboro Joan C. Rudy Oak ‘Hill Avenue Martha and Marie Kitzmiller Lemasters, Pa W. M. Guenawalt Fillmore Mann Ann Faye Mary Lou Tiwiggins Greenbelt Dwiggins Daniel L Kline Charles Dwiggins, Jr Tou Gerald Holston Thyllis Yori Zenith Kaddio Corporation DR. c. A. Brown P. E. Employes Grace U. B Grange Meeting St. Mark’s People's Store Wash. St Miss Betty Jo Darey Manhattan Atlantic City Betty New York Stage Door Fountain Head Miss Stouffer Mr. Foltz Pollyanna Lesa Repair Bentz & Dunn House of Shoes Jane Wyman Lydia E. Pinknam Pinknam Lydia E. Pinkham Crane West Washington Street Rogers Jewelry Co House of Blue White Washington St Glick’s Kreider & Ephrata Glick’s Shoe Store Women’s Hats L. & B. Hat Shop Northeast Cor. Public Square Hoffman’s Second National Bank Arthur Dorsey Randolph Yoowil Gale Frederic GALES W. Washington St Charles Durkee Washington County Museum Townsend Townsend Club Western Enterprise Hall John D. Myers & Co Shockey’s Hill’s Toy & Novelty Store South Potomac St Congoleum Armstrong Everly
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