Miss Betty Jane Gray Weds Scott G Henry in Williamsport
Miss Betty Jane Gray daughter of Mr and Mrs John P Gray Sr and Scott G Henry son of Mr and Mrs John Henry were married in a single ring ceremony at Rehobeth E.AB Church on August 23 at 730 PM. The couple planned a reception at the bride’s home. The bride wore a pink satin dress with blue accessories and gardenia corsage. matron of honor Mrs Robert E Gray wore pink satin with blue accessories and gardenia. best man was Robert E Gray. Mrs Henry wore a blue crepe dress with matching accessories. The bride’s mother wore a blue print dress and white accessories. Mrs Henry is a Williamsport High School graduate and secretary. Scott Henry attended Williamsport High and served in the Army Air Corps. he works for Myers Electric Company. The couple resides at the bride’s parents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gisciol
Betty Jane Gray
John P. Gray
Aftican Street
Williamsport
Scott G. Henry
John Henry
North Artizan Street
George E. Snyder
Rehobeth E.ab
Samuel Reed
Robert E. Gray
Riding Club to Hold Sept Ride at Hagerstown Fairgrounds
The Blue Ridge Riding Club scheduled to ride Sunday September 3 starting at 11 a.m. from the Fairgrounds in Hagerstown. The route goes to Pottenberger's Woods off old Route 40 about six miles from the city where a picnic lunch will be served. Secretary Doris Fleigh announced the plan yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Riding Club
Doris Fleigh
Fairgrounds
Hagerstown
Engagements and Sorority Meeting Highlight Chambersburg Notices
Mrs. Charles H Ridgley announces the engagement of daughter Bess E Ridgley to Joseph M Walck of Chambersburg. Henrietta Hopper to William Neill III of Baltimore also announced. Alpha Gradale Sorority holds first meeting of the year on Tuesday August 29 at 8 pm at the club room. no meeting the following Tuesday after Labor Day with an important business session for all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Ridgley
Nelson Street
Chambersburg
Bess E. Ridgley
Joseph M. Walck
Howard W.walck
North Fourth Street
Gradale Sorority
iTo
Alpha Gradale Sorority
Don Phillippy Honored At Surprise Party At Home
Mr and Mrs A Roy Phillippy hosted a surprise party at their Fountain home Saturday evening for the 19th birthday of their son Don. Guests on duty abroad sent best wishes as the Arm Corps team remained at head heights. About 1,400 attendees gathered to celebrate the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Roy Phillippy
Fountain
Don
Sue Shaw Is Honored Guest at Birthday Party
Sue Shaw Laign Shaw Wan was the guest of honor at her second birthday party hosted by her maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Butts in Fountain Head Heights. The pastel table setting featured a heart shaped birthday cake and many gifts for the young honoree as guests enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Laign Shaw Wan
O. H. Butts
Fountain Head Heights
Stephanie Zel Lers
Michale Jennings
Gary Nunamaker
Henrietta Winter
Local marriage licenses rise. map of 65 couples listed
The county issued 65 marriage licenses last week with 16 to Washington County couples. Names include James Cochran and J Edward Cochran of North Potomac Street, plus numerous partners from Hagerstown and surrounding towns. Several pairs travel from Hancock, Funkstown, Williamsport, and Keedysville, reflecting a busy period for nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Cochran
Court House
Baltimore
J. Edward
Cochran
North Potomac Street
Washington County
Daniel Reed
Big Peels
Inlaw
Anne Hiles
Hancock
Ralph
Funkstown
Gladys M. Young
Fayetteville
Edward L. Elgin
Hagerstown
Loreda
V. Stevenson
Wayne W. Morgan
Boonshoro
Virginia
M. Reid
Troger A. Moore
St. Paul
Ruth K. B. Ware
Big Pool
Wayne E. Fritz
Chambersburg
Wanta A. Shantz
Harold N. Crapenter
Dorothy E. Ward
James R. Johnson
Louise M. Sulser
Lawrence A. Rohrback
Knoxville
Mae V. Jones
Scott G. Henry
Williamsport
Betty J. Gray
Bruce M. Kitchen
Keedysville
Lucille A. Smith
Boonsboro
Elwood W. McMaster, Jr
Philadelphia
Dolores L. Corder
Galen H. Frinfrock
Esther J. Smith
Staunton
Miss Lucille A Smith Weds Bruce M Kitchen in Boonsboro
Summer wedding at United Brethren Church Boonsboro joins Miss Lucille A Smith and Bruce M Kitchen in a simple ceremony at 7 30 p m with Rev Carvin L Thompson officiating. The bride wore white satin with a Juliet cap and carried a white prayerbook while Gladys Thomas played organ prelude and Warren Demmitt served as best man. The couple greeted guests at a church reception then left for a Poconos honeymoon and will live with the bride’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille A. Smith
Guy Smith
Boonsboro
Bruce M. Kitchen
Wesley Kitchen
Keedyssville
United Brethren Church
Carvin L. Thompson
Misa Gladys Thomas
Warren Demmitt
Lucy O'Connell
Westland
Franklin Street
Donald Reeder
Charles Kitchen
Poconos
Kitchen
Hagerstown Business College
C. William Hetzer
U. S. Army
Pang‘born Corporation
Community Notes Highlights Local Travel and Births
Mrs. R Edward Arthur and son Robert return to Chicago after a month with her mother Mrs Maybelle Hoffman on South Potomac Street. Several families announce births, visits, and trips including Barry Wayne Fair born August 27 at Washington County Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Thomas. Robert Gerald Snyder born August 23 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Snyder. Timothy Jack Young born August 25 to Rev and Mrs Eugene W Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Edward Arthur
Robert
Chicago
Maybelle Hoffman
South Potomac Street
Ardath Martin
Margaret Watson
Berkeleyee Springs
Roger C. Thomas
South Mulberry Street
Morgan County
Barry Wayne
Washington County Hospital
Thomas
Kitty Qden
Frederick
Robert K. Snyder
lWilliamaport
Robert Gerald
Snyder
Geraldine Shank
Eugene W. Young
Leitersburg
Timothy Jack
Social Notes of Visits and Funeral Attendees in Hagerstown
Miss Joyce Morris of Baltimore visits relatives in the area including Mr. and Mrs 16 Albert Wolfe on Northern Avenue while Mrs Clarence C Brezler returns home after two weeks with her daughter in Cleveland. Dallas residents Mr and Mrs Dilworth Hager were weekend guests of J Garvin Hager. Mr and Mrs Harry Small and Mrs Anna Seal of Washington DC are in Hagerstown to attend the funeral of their mother Mrs Anna Small today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Morris
Baltimore
Albert Wolfe
Northern Avenue
Clarence C. Brezler
North Mulberry Street
Charles Brezler
Cleveland, D
Mrs
Dilworth Hager
Dallas, Texas
J. Garvin Hager
Mealey Parkway
Harry Small
Anna Seal
Washington, D.C
Hagerstown
Anna Small
Levin Housewarming at Northern Avenue Social
Mr and Mrs Sterling Levin entertained at their newly built home on Northern Avenue Saturday evening for a housewarming. About 49 friends attended the informal social with a red and white motif. Punch and light refreshments were served by the hostess with help from her nieces Joanne and Nancy Smith and Mr Charles Franklin Strole. The Levins received many lovely gifts including a chest of silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Levin
Levie
DeMolay Mothers Entertain Boys Picnic At Home
The DeMolay Mothers Circle entertained DeMolay boys and their guests at a picnic hosted by Mrs. Warvey Miller in Mauzansville. An evening of games yielded several prize awards as part of the social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMolay
Warvey Miller
Mauzansville
James Keller Is Honored Farewell Party Held
Mr and Mrs Arthur D Keller hosted a farewell party at St Marys Parish House on Sunday August 27 to honor their son James who sails September 4 to enter St Fidelia College in Pittsburgh PA to study for the priesthood. Guests from St Marys High School and Keller family enjoyed refreshments dancing and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur D. Keller
Concord Street
St. Mary's
James
St. Fidelia College
Pittsburgh
St. Mary's High School
Keller
Arthur Keller
Mary Lutpercheck
Marriage for companionship or love at forty
A reader asks if a companionship based marriage without love can be better than none at all. The columnist reframes loneliness, urges living in the present, and notes marriage should serve personal growth rather than be an anchor for salvation. The piece explores independence, longing for settling down, and the need to align choices with current life and aspirations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Haworth
Alvon
Rudolf Dreikurs
Henry
L. G
Jesus
Anchorage
Indes
Miss Funk and Mr Teach Wed in Williamsport Church
Mr and Mrs Benjamin Funk announce the marriage of their daughter Susan Rebecca Funk to Mr Robert Teach son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Teach of Pinesburg. The wedding occurred July 8 at Zion Lutheran Church Williamsport officiated by Rev William C Huddle. They reside at the groom's parents home.
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Benjamin 8
Funk
Susan Rebecca
Robert. Teach
Jacob Teach
Pinesburg
Zion Lutheran Church
Williamsport
William C. Huddle
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Betty Gray
Riding Club
Neill Hopper
Henrietta Stuart Hopper
Stuart Catol Hopper
Towson
William Neill
William Nett
Hopper
Bryn Mawr School
Wheaton College
Norton
Mass
Neill
Gilman Country School
Johne Hopkins University
Don Phillippy
Sue Shaw
Leiter Brothers
Tate
Leiter Brothers—Nasement
J. Henry Reisner
South Prospect Street
Florida
M. P. Moller, Jr
Aow
Kevin
Middle Wear
Wisconsin
Miss Smith
Boonsboro Church
Calvin
Sacker
Roanoke
William Peterfield
Oak Hill Avenue
Lauren Road
David W. Shaw
Ocean City
Mra
William A. Whitcomb, Jr
Dedham
Mra. Whitcomb
Anna Danzer
Robert B. Frank
Washington, D. C
Edwin Blair
Mount Royal Apartments
Alice Martin
J. G. Myer
George Myer
Wiliam Jones
New Jersey
New York
Myer-Marshall
T. S. McDearman
Rocky Mount
N. C
Ella McDearman
Raleigh
T. PB. Yeatman Jr
Nashville
Henry Holzapfel
Hamilton Boulevard
B. BR. Knetsley
Nancy
Mary Alice
Jefferson
New Hampshire
Samuel M. Rohn
Greencantle
Minois
Missouri
Kansan
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Iz Roneed
Olditer
Reiter Bnotherz
Taird Floor
James Keller
Wary Haworth Mail
Narriar
M. H
Cleopatra
Egypt
Miss Funk
Mr. Teach
Selby
the House of Shoes
N. Potomac
Daveno
the Curtain Shop
Potomac St
Style-Rite Beauty Shop
W. Franklin St
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