Surrey Wins Book Prize At Washington County Free Library
Surrey school won the Young Americans Book Club prize for the third consecutive summer with the highest pupil completion rate among 207 entrants. 59 children attended a morning story hour with Miss Valinda Snively. Broad Way and St. Mary’s placed second and third. The prize includes two books, Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry and April’s Kittens by Clara Newberry.
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Surrey School
Washington County
Call
Armstrong Sperry
April's
Clara Newberry
Harry Brawley,'Jr
Billy Chatkin
Nancy Ann Bherry
Lois’ Eckstine
Mary Jane O'Funk
Lucille Geiselman
Louise Hendrickson
Orion Hendrickson
Shirley Hines
Jack Ervin
Amelia Falk
Billy Gaver
Maurice M. Hildebrand
Gloria Livingston
Alice Lusby
Elinor McHerry
David A. Maugans
Patsy Pendleton
Sally Lou Schindel
Nancy Wagaman
Marlene Warden
Ella Jane Zimmerman
St. Marys
Bobby Bearinger
Dolores Bowers
Dorothea Hahn
Kathleen Kern
Mary McSherry
Donna Lee Sponselier
Lucy Lee Weaver
Teresa Weaver
Winter Street
Geraldine Beard
Jean Cline
Helen Gossard
Raymond Russell
Mildred Showe
Donna Maris Stouffer
South Potomac
Mary Defelice
Corrine Hendrickson
Fay Jaynes
Mary Louise Renick
Phylis Weikert
Janice Welsh
Antietam
Beverly Diehl
Barbara McSherry
Ronald Nanamaker
Constance Pryor
Laura Shatto
Robert Snowberger
Social and Personal Highlights from Washington County
A long list of social visits and travels fills the Washington County pages with Mr and Mrs RB H Alvey of Kingsport Tenn hosting relatives in Williamsport. Numerous trips to Atlantic City The Greenbrier and Ocean City are noted along with hospital stays and local engagements. The slate includes weddings births and engagements with residents visiting family and planning travels to Weyers Cave Pittsburgh Fort Bragg and Niagara Falls among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. H. Alvey
Elizabeth
Kingsport
Tenn
Troop 5 Enjoys Week In Camp
The Bay Scouts of Troop 5 from the Presbyterian church wrap up a successful week at Fort Frederick State Park near Big Pool. A campfire Sunday introduced the Circle of Friendship, open to those who attended the campfire, with tests in first aid and other skills, and an inter patrol contest Monday where Fox Patrol led by Donald McElwain won.
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Bay Scouts
Presbyterian Chirch
Fort Frederick State Park
Big Pool
Circle of Friendship
Jack Avey
Roy Dawson
Edward Raskin
Fox
Donald McElwain
Pioneer
Roland G. Hebb
Ray Ambrose
Donald Cashnaw
Roland C. Hebb
Robert Wright
Charles Clipp
Albert Gardner
Roy Dewson
Miss Martin Weds Verne Lehman in Quiet Home Ceremony
A quiet wedding was held at Ira C. Strite’s home near Paramount on Saturday at 10 20 am. Sarah Jane Martin of Hagerstown and Verne S. Lehman of Chambersburg R F 4 were married by Bishop Moses K. Horst in the presence of 70 guests. The couple planned a trip to Niagara Falls and will reside in Hagerstown after returning. Rev Weiner roast event notes follow with attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira C. Strite
Paramount
Sarah Jane Martin
Hagerstown
R. R
Verne S. Lehman
Reubn Lehman
Chambersburg
Moses K. Horst
Mayn- Lausville
Helen Lehman
Harvey Martin
Miss Bogner to Wed Mr Mumma in York Tonight
Miss Kathryn Bogner of York Pennsylvania and Robert G Mumma of Harrisburg formerly Hagerstown will wed at 7 o clock tomorrow evening in St Marys rectory. Fr Kenny to officiate. The bride is daughter of George and Mrs Bogner of Harrisburg and works as an instructor for Singer Sewing Machine Co in York. Mr Mumma is son of Mr and Mrs A K Mumma and is assistant manager of Lincoln Loan Service in Harrisburg. They will honeymoon in the north and reside in Harrisburg.
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Kathryn Bogner
York
Robert G. Mumama
Harrisburg
Hagerstown
St. Mary’s
Hoy
Kenny
George Bogner
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Mumma
A. K. Mum
Tomato Queen Is Due Today
BERKELEY SPRINGS W Va Aug 23 An elaborate program of entertainment has been arranged for Natalie Bailey Queen of the fifth annual Tomato and Health Festival and her court of princesses from this and adjoining states who are due to arrive this evening for the Labor Day weekend. Natalie Bailey Beckley College coed and West Virginia's loveliest college girl will come from Washington DC where today she will visit the White House to present Berkeley Springs mineral water and Morgan county tomatoes. She will be accompanied by Congressman Jennings Randolph.
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Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Natalie Bailey
Beckley College Coed
West Virginia
Washington, D. C
White House
Morgan County
Jennings Randolph
Cacapon Club
Park View Inn
Cacapon State Park
Presbyterian Church
Cacapon Club House
Young Men's Business Club, Inc
Peat
Mechem
Great Cacapon Farm Women’s Club
Queen
The
Evangelical Church
Ralph Hovermale
Junior Woman's Club
Berkeley Spring Park
Morgan County Ministerial Association
Berkeley Theatre
Alpine Theatre Corp
All in a Day in New York’s Harlem Slums
In a vivid scene on 115th street Harlem, Black and white children play separately in crowded avenues, skating, dodgeball rings, and street tennis while vendors offer cheap drinks. A hospital ward visit reveals impersonal care, strict visiting hours, and a stark contrast to small-town warmth.
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New York
Tts
Jegsi~eare
115Th Street
Harlem
Jimmy
Old Swan
Davis Reunion at City Park Sunday
The family of Joseph Davie held their reunion at City Park on Sunday. A pleasant day was enjoyed by family and friends with numerous Davie relatives and Mellott and Burgan households listed among attendees.
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Davis
City Park
Joseph Davie
A. Davis
George W Burgan
Henry Burgan
Oscar Jones
Jesse Bowers
Harold Nunamaker
Irvin Burrass
Burssell Mellett
Harry Starlifer
Mayme ‘Terrell
Lola Davis
Katie Bitner
Hazel Flood
Viola Bherle
Elizabeth Brown
Francis Davis
Dolores Carr
June Davis
Leila Mellott
Betty Bowers
Wanda Mellott
Ja Mellott
Sharon Mellott
Phyllis Burrass
Daniel Davis
Mary Jane Davis
Donald Mellott
Roy Davis
W. T
DeMolay Circle changes meeting site and date
The DeMolay Mothers Circle will meet at the Masonic Temple on September 2 instead of at Mrs. DeGrange’s Broadway home as previously announced. Services tonight at 7:30 at Emmanuel Baptist church also begin August 12 at Branch's hall 246 North Jonathan street with Harmony Four from Bluefield and a Waynesboro quartet providing music and Rev H Johnson of Boyce Va as guest speaker. Mrs L V Johnson is pastor of the new church.
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Emmanual Baptist Church
Branch's Hall
North Jonathan Street
Harmony Four
Bluefield
W. Va
Waynesboro
H. ©. Johnson
Boyce
L. V. Johnson
Sunday School Picnic At Stone Woods Near Appletons
The annual Church of God of Littlestown picnic occurs Saturday afternoon and evening at Stone Woods near Appletons. Services begin 1:40 PM with supper at 4:00 PM. Special speaking and music include the Children's Choir and speakers Rev S A Kipe Gapland Rev and Mrs John H Gonso Martinsburg WV Rev H B Rittenhouse Frederick Rev C W Fink Middletown Rev John ee Hoch Uniontown and Stev H Snavely Littlestown.
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Church of God of
Littlestown
Stone Woods
Appletons
S. A. Kipe
Gapland
John H. Gonso
Martinsburg
W. Va
H. B. Rittenhouse
Frederick
C. W. Fink
Middletown
John Ee Hoch
Uniontown
Stev . H. Snavely
This City
Many Graduate From College
The Hagerstown Business College held its semi annual commencement exercises in the Church of the Brethren building. Mrs. Courtney Seaman delivered the address and E. J. Hajek presented diplomas. Zoe Shannon played proessional and recessional. Graduates span categories ranging from Accounting to Stenographic studies, including names such as Wayne Carroll Randall Hoover Marilyn Fleagle Maude Beecard Maude Helger and Marie Lillard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Business College
Church of the Brethren
Courtney Seaman
E. J. Hajek
Zoe Shannon
Wayne Carroll
William Disert
Randall Hoover
Paul B. Beecher
Harl Stouffer
Stanford Cooper
James Crockett
Leslie Happel
Harold Houck
Clyde Huntzberry
Hugh Lowery
Kenneth Plummer
Marilyn Fleagle
June Frey
Carmen Garnand
Madeline Grossnickle
Mary Grubb
Josephine Dermann
Margaret Hoffmaster
Tane Izer
Virginia Knode
Doris Gregle
Gloria Poffenberger
Kathryn Reid
Frances Shinkam
Dorothy Williams
Maude Becard
Margaret Miler
Majorie Thomason
Jane Marie Wolf
Maudie Helger
Floretta Snook
Alice V. Stewart
Marie Lillard
Circus Party For Mrs Baker A birthday and anniversary celebration
A surprise circus party honored Mrs Evelyn Baker on Wednesday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Donald Harbaugh, Mr and Mrs Donald Minich, Mr and Mrs Howard Price and Pamela, Mr and Mrs Charles Grimm and Shirley, Mr and Mrs Erust Cramer and Dickey, Mr and Mrs Albert Cramer, Mr and Mrs Francois Stitley and Ronnie and Donnie, Mr and Mrs Raymond Spidell, Mr and Mrs Donald Moats, Mr and Mrs Clyde Miner and Joyce Barbara and Donald, Mr and Mrs Harry T royinger, Mr and Mrs Calvin Bowers and Bobbie Jackie, Mrs Baxter Nanamaker and son Bonnie, Mrs Nona Baker, Mrs Kenneth Smith, Mrs Earl Cramer, Miss Rebecca Cramer, Robert Martin and C Victor Baker.
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Evelyn Baker
Donald Harbaugh
Donald Minnich
Howard Price
Pamela
Charles Grimm
Shirley
Erust Cramer
Dickey
Albert Cramer
Frankois Stitely
di Ronnie
Raymond Spidell
Donald Moats
Clyde Miner
Joyce
Barbara
Donald
Harry Troyinger
Calvin Bowers
Bobbie
Jackie
Baxter Nanamaker
Bonnie
Nona Baker
Kenneth Smith
Earl Cramer
Rebecca Cramer
Robert Martin
C. Victor Baker
First Doyle Family Reunion At City Park
The first reunion of the Benjamine Doyle clan was held at City Park on August 24 with 109 relatives attending a noon lunch. H. Ray Doyle of Washington, D. C. presided and noted plans for annual reunions. Officers elected: President Lester Doyle, vice president Frank E. Doyle, secretary and treasurer C. Gilbert Sigler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamine Doyle
H. Ray Doyle
Washington, D. C
Lester Doyle
Frank E. Doyle
Gilbert Sigler
Ross Delaplane
Waynesboro
C. Gilbert Sigler
Cavetown
Lee Doyle
Smithsburg
Keller Ridenour
Boonsboro
Harry
Lester
Charles
Lewis
Floyd Doyle
Howard Doyle
Washington
Joseph Funk
Mercersburg
Rose la Mar
William Dople
Joseph Klinger
Joseph Jr
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
Picnic 18 Held by Hayett's Homemakers Club
The Hayett's Homemakers Club held its annual picnic at City Park. Members and their families enjoyed a dinner. The next meeting is set for September 4 at 2 PM at Mrs. Jocsoh Myers home on East Franklin Street.
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Hayett’s Homemakers’ Club
Jocsoh Myers
Franklin Street
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RAND
W. Washington St
Fleisher’s
Bourle Eae
Tomalene P. Hagerstown Wall Paper & Paint CO
Washbington St
Maryland
Glick’s Shoe Store
West
Washington St
Hagerstown Bakery
Columbia College
Potomac Street
Irvin K. Bloom
Edwin Souder
North Avenue
Cranberry Lake
Paul H. Dulabaum
Municipal Electric Light Company
Ida Zeigler
Rileyville, Va
William Zeigler
H. E. Shank
Josephine and
Marie Shank
Henry Ford
Virginia
J. Smith
East
Irvin Avenue
Ocean City, Ma
Chester H. Hays
Bessie Becher
Oak Hill Avenue
Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
David BR. Schindel
Little Ark
Camp Robinson
Ark
E. R. Schinder
Cedar Lawn
Victor D., Miller
West Washington Street
Warrenton
Elsie M. Fitz
Park Place
Mrs. A. S. Fouchs
Philadelphia
George H. Kitzmiller
Karl L. Barr
Mildred Barr
Mulberry Avenue
Atlantic City
Senator
Hilda Cronin
Fry Avenue
Land
Hester Poe
Deway Avenue
Neilie Miller
Pittsburgh
Leroy Sheats
Baltimore
Leonard Mathias
Broadway
Tillis Sloan
Jean Mentzer
McConnelsburg, Pa
Ucle
W. Barry Beisner
Fountain Head Heights
W. 5
Ash
Son
Detroit
Adam Criner
Clearspring
Shirley Betts
Norma Jean Betts
Mrs. Willan Hutt
Mrs. L. D. Betts
Frederick Street
Edgar R. Toms
Raven Heights
Richmond
Wiliamsburg
Rose Barron
T. W. Watson
North Locust Street
William Troupe
Washington County Hospital
North
Cannon Avenue
Frances Davis
Tilghmanton
Harry Hesson
Rt. 2
Mary Farrow
Marion Bitner
Rose Hill Avenue
Coles Whittington
Rowie 2
Belva
Ruby Shrader
Fort Bragg
N. C
Set
David Gruber
Donna Ridenour
R. N
Garfield Memorial Hospital
George Ridenour
Niagara Falls
Elsie Fitz
W. R. Travinger
Fairground Avenue
Dean Marquart
Boy Scout Troop No. 3
Paul Wolfkill
Fred Spigler
Charles Zeigler
Erie
N. Y
Hattie Kinsey
North Cannon Avenue
Edith Spabr
Hamilton Boulevard
Sewickley
Phyllis Zeigler
North Can' ‘Non Avenue
Barbara Seigler
Maugansville
Henry ©. Barrow
New York City
Nancy McCloud
Henilworth, HK
Harry Smith
Route 2
Edeleta M. Noel
van H. Boden
John Boden
Hancock
Frank G. Coleman
Virginia Avenue
Mary L. Philpott
David Snyder
Pangborn Corporation
Troop 5
Fort Frederick Park
Martin
MR. Lehman
Weiner
Kinner
Braddock Heights
E. J. Kerns
Norman Barnes
Chester Finfrock
Jean Malley
Earl Recher
Ruth Reynolds
Audrey Reynolds
Mildred Saylor
Howard Johnson
Kathleen Kerns
Sara Jane Ford
Mary Frances Recher
Mary Mabeth Malley
Sara Ann Ma
Betty Barnes
Ned Kerns
Richard Recher
Jamee Recher
Miss Bogner
Mr. Mumma
Mondyas
Catholic Church
Methodist Church
Episcopal Church
Kiwanic Club
J. W. Huffman
Reformed Church
Massanetta Springs
Harrisonburg
St. John’s
St. Paul's
Hull
Buchanan
Betty Shields
Ester Dee Pentaney
Parker Wilder
Bargain Post
N, Potomac St
West Virginia College of Beauty Culture
West King St
Church of Brethren
Doyle
Golf For Health
Potomac Avenue
L«B Hat Shop
Public Square
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