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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1941

Page

3

Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Hoffmaster in Washington

Mrs. Margaret C. Hoffmaster of Sharpsburg celebrated her eighty fourth birthday with a surprise party at the C and H Cafe in Washington DC. Howell G. Grim invited her to visit the city for a birthday ball. She recalled meeting President Roosevelt and the Armistice signing as high points. Guests included her three children, seventeen grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.

Margaret C. Hoffmaster Sharpsburg C. and H. Cafe Washington D. C Howell G. Grim White House

Draper Family Outing At Home Sunday

An outing was held Sunday at Albert Draper’s home in Conococheague where a picnic lunch and supper were served. Tables were placed by a meadow and creek as the younger guests enjoyed games and contests. Attendees included many Draper family members and related neighbors.

Albert Draper Conococheague Harry Draper James Draper Frank Draper John Grove Jacob Warrenfeltz John Draper Frank

Crockett Announces Daughter Kathryn Elizabeth Engaged

Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Crockett of this city announce the engagement of their daughter Kathryn Elizabeth Crockett to Corporal Marvin F. Strickler of the 56th Ordnance Company Pee Dee North Carolina son of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Strickler Woodstock Virginia.

J. S. Crockett Kathryn Elizabeth Crockett Marvin F. Strickler 56Th Ordnance Company Pee Dee N. C George B. Strickler Woodstock

Weekend Visit Highlights Military and Civilian Guests

Social notes recount Sgt Ralph A Miner of Bowman Field and Sgt Ray Bobby visiting his family in the city. Numerous residents and visitors from Columbus Mississippi Fredericksburg Va Uniontown Pa and Philadelphia spend weekends at homes in Hagerstown and surrounding areas while others vacation at Atlantic City Niagara Falls and Ocean City.

Ralph A. Miner Bowman Field Louisville Ray Bobby Bolling Field Washington, D. C Miner

Wingert Bowman Births Prompt Local News

Mr and Mrs Byron E Wingert of 524 West Howard announce the birth of a daughter at the local hospital on Sunday. Mr and Mrs F Ralph Bowman of 635 West Washington Street announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday at the Washington County Hospital.

Byron E. Wingert West Howard Street F. Ralph Bowman West Washington Stret Washington County Hospital

Moore Family Reunion Elects Milton D Moore President

Milton D. Moore, county farm agent, was elected president of the Moore Family Reunion Association. The group met last week at Standing Spring near Greenwood North Carolina with 117 members present of the clan's total over 500. Moore attended as part of his vacation.

Milton D. Moore Moore Family Standing Spring Greenwood N. C Mr. Moore

Tea leaf processing yields four to one shrinkage

Dried tea leaves shrink significantly during processing, with four pounds of freshly plucked leaves required to produce one pound of finished tea. Only the tender new shoots of the tea plant are used.

Couple Wed Here Sunday in Greek Orthodox Service

The marriage of Miss Anastasia Chantiles of York to Mr. John P. Callas of Frederick was performed at St John’s Episcopal Church by Rev Papachrision with Rev Dr Stehl assisting. A reception followed at the Hotel Alexander, with about 200 guests from New York and nearby cities.

Anastasia Chantiles James Chantiles York John P. Callas Frederick Papachrision Baltimore St. John’s Episcopal Church St. John’s Bessie Chantiles Catherine Valin Bessie Kates Mary Valin Marie Callas Victoria Chaniiles George J. Callas

Brownsville bridal anniversary party honors Stover couple

Misses Alma and Sara Brown hosted a large gathering at their Brownsville home on Friday afternoon from 2 30 to 5 o'clock honoring Professor and Mrs. C B Stover of Gettysburg Pennsylvania on their forty first wedding anniversary. Guests included Mrs Henry Fenge of Baltimore and Mrs Stover, sister to the Brown sisters. Refreshments were served in the evening.

Alma Sara Brown Brownsville C. B. Stover Gettysburg Henry Fenge Baltimore Stover Brown

Butterbaugh and Washa reunion at Buchanan birthplace

The Butterbaugh and Washa reunion will be held at Buchanan's birthplace on Sunday, August 31. All friends and relatives are invited.

Butterbaugh

Miss Dorsey Weds Ralph Dorand in Waynesboro

Miss Mildred Jeanette Dorsey of Sharpsburg Pike and Ralph Dorand of Waynesboro wed at St. Mark's Episcopal Church Lappans in an Aug 21 ceremony by Rev. Walter B. McKinley. The bride in defense blue with yellow rosebuds. maid of honor Miss June Hicksor. best man Gordon Thomas. The couple plan a wedding trip and reside with the groom's parents in Waynesboro.

M. A. Dorsey Sharpsburg Pike Mildred Jeanette June Hicksor Gordon Thomas Waynesboro

Lowry Reunion At City Park In August

The annual Lowry reunion will be held in the City Park's south pavilion on Sunday, August 31, inviting family members to attend.

Two New Dress Patterns Featured for Youth Sizes

Fall and Winter Fashion Book offers over 100 patterns in full color with fabric guidance. Patterns No 2799 and No 4224 require specific yardage and sizes for dresses, boleros, jumpers and blouses. Send 15 cents per pattern or 16 cents with a pattern to Daily Mail Pattern Department.

Fcom

Kitchen Shower Honors Calvin and Renn Couple

A kitchen shower was held Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Kerns on Elm Street in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Renn who will begin housekeeping soon. Music was provided by the Addlesburger sisters of Waynesboro. Refreshments were served to the Renns and a list of relatives and friends including Jack Jones and son Mickey, the Addlesburgers and family, Charles Naye, Nellie Sellers and sons, Ralph Lines and family, Frances Kerns, Elenora Peters and Clayton Kerns.

Archie Kerns Elm Street Calvin Renn Addlesburger Sisters Waynesboro Renn Jack Jones Mickey Addlesburger Charles Naye Nellie Sellers Charles Ralph Ralph Lines Frances Kerns Elenora Peters Clayton Kerns

Snook Reunion At Mountaindale

The 14th annual Snook reunion gathered at Mountaindale picnic grove with a noon picnic lunch and an program led by President Sherman Flanigan. Prizes were awarded for oldest attendee Mary Snook, youngest Barbara Ann Lewis, and longest distance traveler Wm. C. Snook from Missouri. officers elected include Sherman Flanigan president and Edith Flanigan secretary. Next year’s reunion planned for Hagerstown City Park with a large local attendance list and organizing committee.

Snook Mountaindale Rice Sisters Broome Twin Sisters Frances Ann Rudy Geesey Sisters Thelma Crushon Edna Blaxender Gladys McCane Paul Broome Wm. O. Snook Wilbur Broome Mary Snook Barbara Ann Lewis Wm. C. Snook Missouri Josiah Snook Sherman Flanigan Edith Flanigan Elmer Houck Hagerstown City Park Mary Hann Edna Elexander Charles Snook Norman Wilbur Haller Paul Rica Paul Jr Fern and Juna Rice Clayton Jacob Emily Schindel Ruth Decker Floyd Kraut Carrie Clem Hagerstown Robert Miller Jean Jimmy Miller Springfield Ohio Wm. Lakin Charles Henry Catherine Anna Lakin Frederick George McCann Lancaster Albert Broome Warren Broome Arlene Brown Bob Betty Beatrice Wilbur, Jr Lillian Broome Charles Broome Columbia Norval Stull Sterling Lenhart Evalene Sterling Gevi Lenhart Thurmont Edith Stambaugh Graham Martha Flanigan Mary Inez Flanigan Harry Lohr Tauber Powell Thomas Stull Chester Stull Lewistown Irene Edgar Stup Adamstown Ernest Flanigan Lillian Flanigan Arthur Flanigan Lezore Nathan Lewis Charles Stitley Miss Wire Bryant Janet Flanigan Marvey Houck Walkersville Rita, Mae, Sherman Francis Patricia Westminster Ira Houck Phyllis Wouck Lycurgus Flanican Alien Lynn Flanigan Woodsboro Luther Gersey Lottie Snook Eutaw Snook Gil More Suilley Harry Krantz William’. Geeser Sonny Wahn Alien White Waynesboro Clarence Steerner Eddy Bobby Heerner Norman Lambert Elmer Lambert

Story Hour Closes as Library Announces Top School

The Young America's Book Club in the Washington County Free Library ends August 27 with prizes to the school whose students read ten or more books. A special story hour on August 28 at 10 a.m. will be led by Miss Valinda Snively and a new fall children’s book display opens.

Young America’s Book Club Washington County Free Library Valinda Snively Book Club

Employes Picnic At Summer Home Attracts City Staff

Two hundred fifty seven city employees and their families joined the annual outing organized by the Little Heiskel Club at A. K. Coffman's summer home. Children and adults enjoyed games and prizes, followed by a late afternoon picnic supper.

Little Heiskel Club A. K. Coffman

Reunion Sunday at Pectonville

A reunion was held Sunday afternoon and evening at Bonnie Howard Revell age home in Pectonville. A basket luncheon was served and home movies were shown. Attendees included Revell family members from Pectonville and relatives from Columbus Mississippi Blain Pennsylvania and the local city.

Bonnie Howard Revell Pectonville J. H. Revell B. H. Revell Stella Murray Donald Robinson E.R. DeVane Doris Columbus Max Robinson Blain D. H. Revell F. B. Revell C. C. Revell W. J. Revell EB. L. Beasley Charles J. Norris Ruth City

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Hamby

Children hosted a surprise birthday gathering Thursday evening at Dana Wolf’s Avalon Avenue home in honor of Mrs Susie Hamby turning fifty seven. Guests included numerous Hamby, Bartles, Renner, Wolf, Ryan, and Berverley Rouzeée family members and friends.

Susie’ Hamby Granvile Ryan Dana Wolf George Renner, Jr Lester Hamby Kenneth Barnhart Mary Martin Helen Renner The Ulisses Beverley Rouzeée Frances Hamby Rosalie Wolf Jané Renner James Hamby Harold Wolf Sonny Ryan George Renner

Frush Family Reunion Planned at City Park

The eighth Frush family reunion will be held at City Park in the north pavilion on Thursday August 28. It will be an all day event with a program and games for children after the business session, and all members are urged to attend.

Frush North Pavilion

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