Four Local Girls Enlist As WAC
Four Hagerstown area women enlist in the Women's Army Corps. Josephine Reichard leaves for Fort Oglethorpe Ga for basic training then a physical therapy aide course to earn a second lieutenant commission. Eleanor and Sarah Thomas depart for basic training to serve at Newton D Baker General Hospital near Martinsburg W Va. Emma Twyford departs for Fort Oglethorpe September 6 to train as a photographer later assigned to the Army Air Forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine E. Reichard
John E. Reichard
Rt. 2
Hagerstown
Fort Ogiethorpe
Women's Army Corps
Miss Reichard
State Teachers’ College
Frostburg
Pennsylvania State College
State College
Eleanor L
Sarah J. Thomas
John Thomas
Mill Street
Fort Oglethorpe
Newton D. Baker General Hospital
Martinsburg
W. Va
Thomas
Fairchild’s
Emma L. Twyford
George T. Twyford
Mealey Parkway
Miss Twyford
Hagerstown High School
Kelly's
Army Air Forces
Surprise Birthday Party For Earl Graham at Hall
Miss Fayer Graham of Waco hosted a surprise party in honor of her brother Sergeant Earl Graham of Camp Ritchie. Guests enjoyed a musical program by Pvt. Lassiter of Alabama and James Simmons, then refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayer Graham
Waco
Texas
Ssr Earl Graham
Camp Ritchie
Pvt. Lassiter
Alabama
James Simmons
Set. Graham
Local Girl Weds Baltimore Man at Lutheran Church
Mrs. W. E. Blount of 218 Mealey Parkway announces the marriage of her daughter Margaret Louise to Wilson Edward Somers of Baltimore. The ceremony was held Thursday August 24 at First Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Enders officiating. The bride’s brother-in-law and sister Dr. and Mrs. Gordon A. Lewis attended. A small reception followed at the Belvedere Hotel in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Blount
Mealey Parkway
Margaret Louise
Wilson Edward Somers
Baltimore
First Lutheran Church
29Th
North Charles Streets
Enders
Gordon A. Lewis
Belvedere
Volunteers Hold Children's Picnic in City Park
The Voluntary America sponsored annual picnic for underprivileged children in Hagerstown and vicinity drew about seventy five guests. Advisory board members Judge Harvey M. Miller John D. Dunn and Miss Louise R. Spessard attended along with Grace A. Sylcox who directed the event with Rev John Snyder Jr Captain Mae Kelso and several others. Children enjoyed games and contests with prizes awarded to Eddie Ownes Beverly Minnich Janice Minnich Katherine Barrow and Miss Teaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
The
Volunteers of America
City Park
Harvey M. Miller
John D. Dunn
Louise R. Spessard
Spessard
Grace A. Sylcox
John Snyder, Jr
Mae Kelso
Mae Forthman
Marriage Licenses Listing From Hagerstown Area
Robert A Hall 22 of Hagerstown and Bertie M Robinson 22 of Martinsburg W V marry. Champ Leonard 48 and Inez H Grant 38 both of Hagerstown. Joseph O Griffin 43 of Hagerstown and Minnie Miller 40 of Chambersburg. Moody A Carbaugh 18 and Marie D Clever 18 of Chambersburg. Earl D Pike 29 of Boonsboro and Josephine Powell 26 of Fairfield Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Hall
Hagerstown
Bertie M. Robinson
Martinsburg
W. Va
Champ Leonard
Inez H. Grant
Joseph O. Griffin
Minnie Miller
Chambersburg
Moody A. Carbaugh
Marie D. Clever
Earl D. Pike
Boonsboro
Josephine Powell
Fairfield
Ruth Naomi Class Meets Aug 31 at Mrs Frick Home
The Ruth and Naomi Class of Christ's Reformed Sunday School will gather Thursday August 31 at the home of Mrs George Frick in Williamsport. Members will assemble at the Square and ride the 6 15 street car to the event.
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Ruth
Naomi
Christ's Reformed Sunday School
George Frick
Williamsport
Miss Wagner Weds Dr Conrad in Grace Church Gaithersburg
Miss Catherine L. Wagner daughter of Mrs. H Geor ge Wagner of this city married Dr Robert Parlett Conrad yesterday at Grace Methodist Church Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Royal Rice, with brothers in law and sisters participating. The newlyweds will reside at 928 The Terrace after a wedding trip.
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Catherine L. Wagner
H. George Wagner
Robert Parlett Conrad
Grace Methodist Church
Gaithersburg
Royal Rice
C. Paul Barnhart
Greenbelt
Barnhart
James Irvin
Conrad
Lebanon Valley College
Woodland Way
Juniata College
University of Pennsylvania Medical School
the Terrace
Hawbaker Clark Reunion Held At City Park
The Hawbaker Clark families held their annual reunion at City Park on Sunday. Officers were retained for the coming year and plans were made to meet again at the same location next year. Picnic dinner followed with many members listed including Walter Clark Ida Hawbaker R Glenn Williams Lelia Cook Clarence Robinson Rush Hawbaker Barbara David Eddie Howard McCallister Earl Miles Roy Robinson Crist Hawbaker Howard Marker Bruce Ruebeck Lee Sterling John Rohrer Richard Mason Carl Lushbaugh Jesse Miles Dovenmuble Victor Clark Betty McCallister Edna Robinson Thelma Miles Rita Robinson Hilda Clark Kathleen Hawbaker Margaret Ruebeck Ray McCallister Grace Robinson Alma Miles Cristene Hawbaker Nedine Robinson Joyce Clark Jack Hoch Fred Ruebeck Isabelle Miles Patsy Robinson Richard Clark John Miles Frank McCallister Dorothy Marker Ned Robinson David Miles Billy McCallister Alice Hawbaker Buddie Hawbaker Betty Jean Hawbaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawbaker-Clark
Walter Clark
Ida R. Hawbaker
R. Glenn “Williams
Lelia Cook
Clarence Robinson
Rush Hawbaker
Barbara
David
Eddie
Howard McCallister
Earl J. Miles
Roy Robinson
Crist Hawbaker
Howard Marker
Bruce Ruebeck
Bruce Vance
Lee Sterling
John Rohrer
Richard Mason
Carl Lushbaugh
Jesse E. Miles
Dovenmuble
Victor Clark
Betty McCallister
Edna Robinson
Thelma Miles
Rita Robinson
Hilda Clark
Kathleen Hawbaker
Margaret Ruebeck
Ray McCallister
Grace Robinson
Alma Miles
Cristene Hawbaker
Nedine Robinson
Joyce Clark
Jack Hoch
Fred Ruebeck
Isabelle Miles
Patsy Robinson
Richard Clark
John Miles
Frank McCallister
Dorothy Marker
Ned Robinson
Rodger Miles
Billy McCallister
Alice Hawbaker
Buddie
Betty Jean Hawbaker
August story hour at Washington Museum of Fine Arts
The final August story hour for children happens at the Washington Museum of Fine Arts on Wednesday with sessions at 10 30 a m and 2 30 p m Two movie showings follow featuring Wallace Beery in You're In the Navy Now with the main attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Museum of Fine Arts
Wallace Beery
Navy
Announce Births In City Homes And Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Manspeaker announce the birth of a daughter at their home this morning at 414 McDowell Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Grubbs of 831 Woodland Way announce the birth of a daughter at Washington County Hospital on August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Manspeaker
McDowell Avenue
Donald Grubbs
Woodland Way
Washington County Hospital
Frostburg State Teachers College Graduation Attended
Mr and Mrs Lawrence E Mc Clain and daughter Mary Kath erine Mrs D S McClain Mrs James Causher Showe and Mr and Mrs James Causher all of this city attended the Frostburg State Teachers College graduation exercises Friday when Miss Wilhelmina E McClain was among the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence E. McClain
Mary Katherine
D. S. McClain
James Causher
Showe
Frostburg State Teachers College
Wilhelmina E. McClain
Local residents on leave and visitors report
The Misses Delores and Nancy Reynolds return home after a vacation in Atlantic City. Fireman first class Lewis E. Borne Jr. spends a ten day leave at his West Side Avenue home before leaving for Treasure Island California. Chaplain Edward B. Harp Jr and family from St Albans NY arrived to visit his parents in Calvert apartments. Mr and Mrs J H Comer and daughters Martha Genevieve and Elizabeth Monninger return from a week away. Harrisburg guests H V Quail and family spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs H V Quail at 70 East Irvin avenue. Mary Katherine Shupp, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Shupp, spends the week with grandparents Mr and Mrs John Whitmore in Thurmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores
Nancy Reynolds
Atlantic City
Lewis E. Borne, Jr
West Side Avenue
Treasure Island
California
Edward B. Harp, Jr
St. Albans
N. Y
E. B. Harp
Calvert Apartments
J. H. Comerer
Martha and
Genevieve
Elizabeth Monninger
Laura Albright
Blanch Wallace
Kathleen Wallace
Harrisburg
H. V. Quail
East Irvin Avenue
Mary Katherine Shupp
Charles Shupp
Pennsylvania Avenue
John Whitmore
Thurmont
Miss Martin Shares Apple Canning Hints for Home Cooks
Miss Ardath Martin, local home demonstration agent, urges housewives to stock up on apples and recipes. She outlines canning sliced apples with salt and vinegar to prevent darkening, then hot water bath for 15 minutes, or making applesauce and processing ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardath Martin
Miss Martin
Martin
Pastor And Wife Given A Surprise Anniversary
The Germantown Church of God surprised Rev. and Mrs. Clarence McGaha on their sixteenth wedding anniversary with a reception after the C. E. and missionary meeting. Rev. C. O. Sullivan of Parkway Church of God in Frederick led songs and generosity, while Amanda Davis presented flowers and a purse from the congregation. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. C. O. Sullivan, Raymond Morganthal, several McClains, Browns, Pryors, Wade family, and many others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Harry Schindledecker
Society
C. O. Sullivan
Raymond Morganthal
Glenn McClain
Clifford Brown
Gerry Baker
Mary Wade
Debbie Moore
Irma Pryor
Rhoda Sturdevant
Alta Brown
Brice Moser
Evelyn Moore
Emily Pryor
Alice Warren
Sara Brown
Ethel Moser
Alta West
Patsy Trostle
Eileen Pryor
Arlene McClain
Doris Jean Andercyk
Pearl Warren
Ronald
Neal Trostle
Paul Wade
Buddie Wade
Ray Sullivan
C. O. Roger
Roger Davis
Amanda Davis
Friendship Union church anniversary observed Sunday
The second anniversary of the Friendship Union church at Halfway will be observed Sunday afternoon September 3 at 4 p m. The church work is under Washington County Bible Society Inc. It invites past Sunday school attendees to hear future plans. Children practice Thursday at 7 p m and the adult class meets at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Union Church
Washington County Bible Society, Inc
Troop 2 Meeting Scheduled for Thursday Evening
An important meeting of Girl Scout Troop 2 will be held at 7 15 p m Thursday at 635 Highland Way. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Way
New 4-H Club Formed In Leitersburg County
A new 4-H community club for boys and girls around Leitersburg will be organized at a Grange Hall meeting. The initial session begins at 8 p.m. with Miss Ann Webb and Vernon Hotel in charge of 4-H work in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leitersburg
Ann Webb
Vernon Hotel
Natives of New Guinea Twist Webs Into Fish Nets
Natives of New Guinea weave large spider webs into nets for fishing, twisting strands to form strong, pliable gear. The technique showcases ingenuity in using natural materials for daily subsistence and reflects traditional weaving skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
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Helene Curtis
Zotos Lustron
Anthony
Beauty Salon Professional Arts
Paramount
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Fameus
Red Cross Shoes
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Hagerstown, Mde
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Jo Ann
Nemoyne, Pa
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Cumberland
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Jack Unger
Hamilton Boulevard
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Jean Highhbarger
North Avenue
Ocean City
L. K. Leatherman
Oak Hill Avenue
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East Washington Street
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Chestnut Street
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Miami
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Fla
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Admiral Farragut Naval Camp
Pine Beach
N. J
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York, Pa
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Guy
Southbridge
Mass
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H. A. Lillard
Summit Avenue
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McKeesport
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West Washington Street
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Eva Davis
North Locust Street
George ,M. Mann
Philadelphia
Surf City
Harry G. Creek
Doris Houser
Harrisburg, Pa
H. C. Barnhart
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Rye
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Columbia Road
Independence, Kansas
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Fila
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Forrest Drive
Vassar College
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Irvin Avenue
Baltimore County
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Beechwood Drive
Herman Trose
Williamspeart
Clarence W. Stouffer
South Mulberry Street
Katherine E. Heinhaugh
Mercersburg
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Smithsburg
Ella Bower
DampNo
Miss Wagner
H. L. Millsgence
Rinso
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Teddy Roosevelt
Pauline Longworth
Theodore Roosevelt
Alexander McCormick Sturm
Emmanuel Church
Manchester
Nicholas Longworth
House of Representatives
Haferstown Daily Mall
W. 19Th St
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Empire Ind
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Zenith Radionic
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