Templars Plan A Victory Service in Maryland Theater
The St Bernard Commandery No. 9 Knights Templar plan a Victory Service on Sunday December 9 at 3 p m in the Maryland theater. Dr Martin L Enders Grand Preceptor of Maryland will speak. The Masonic Choir and a Clearspring trio will perform. Commanders meet at 2 p m at the Temple and march in uniforms. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernard Commandery No. 9
Knight Templar
Maryland
Martin L. Enders
Masonic Choir
Clearspring
Nora Snyder
Millard Seibert
Emily Troup
Louise Krouse
St. Bernard
Mrs A R Schofield to Host UDC Chapter Meeting
Mrs A R Schofield of Fountain Head Heights will host the Henry Kyd Douglas Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy for a Thursday afternoon gathering on December 6 at 2 30 o clock.
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A. R. Schofield
Fountain Head Heights
Henry Kyd Douglas
United Daughters of Confederacy
Quilt Patch Bonanza Promises 1200 Pieces At $1.49
A Fright Remnant Co. flyer offers a bargain package with 18 quilt patterns and assorted foods to make over 1200 quilt patches. The ad, addressed to Mary Caldwell, claims COD price of 1.49 with a money back guarantee and requests payment to a postman. Free for prompt action. Trail Blazers Almanac clip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sausion
Mary Caldwell
Fraft Remnant Co
Dept
Bloomington
Trail Blazers
Delta Kappa Gamma Initiates Educators in Maryland
Delta Kappa Gamma, Gamma Chapter, held a ceremony in the Crystal Room at the Hotel Hamilton to confer membership on Helen Rudy of Middletown Marion Moser of Frederick Marie France Schnebly and Catherine Schnebly of Hagerstown and Miriam Hoffman presiding at a business lunch A Bible and a gavel were presented to retiring president Virginia Doub Klos by Hoffman and Rebekah Stone braker presented a past president pin The group toured the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts with director Dr Richard Craft guiding and discussing the current exhibit The event marked plans for the coming year with committee reports and a museum visit to conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Room
Hotel Hamilton
Gamma
Delta Kappa Gamma
Carroll
Frederick
Washington
Helen Rudy
Middletown
Marion Moser
Marie France
Catherine Schnebly
Hagerstown
Miriam Hoffman
Virginia Doub Klos
Hoffman
Rebekah Stonebraker
Klos
Washington County
Dr Shadrach Reports Zonta Conference At Atlantic City
Dr Shadrach spoke at the Zonta Club dinner on the regional conference held in Atlantic City detailing conference addresses including Countess Roberta de Maudiat who was imprisoned by the Germans for two years. The meeting opened with club col lect and singing. Mrs Andrew K Coffman presided and announced a Christmas dinner December 13 at Beavercrest, hosted by Dr Evelyn Luke with guests including Mrs Helen Hildinger regional chairman.
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Althea Miller Shadrack
Atlantic City
Zonta Club
Hotel Hamilton
Roberta de Maudiat
Evelyn Luke
Electa Ziegler
Andrew K. Coffman
Beavercrest
Helen Hildinger
Zonta Regional
Trenton
N. J
Book Review Tonight at Washington County Library
Tonight at 7 45 Miss Mary Kaylor presents the final fall book review at the Washington County Free Library. Venezuela accounts for nine percent of world oil production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kaylor
Washington County Free Library
Venezuela
Future Aviation Is B P W Theme
David Crockett of Hagerstown Municipal Airport urged an enlarged air terminal and four central bases to form a feeder air line linked to main airways. He called for advances in weather, radio, and air traffic control, plus commercial transfer of production methods and private flying growth. Plans for contests and breakfast flights were proposed to keep flying visible. BPW tea set for December 16 and hospital tour discussed.
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David Crockett
Hagerstown
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Alexander
Mr. Crockett
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Margaret Towson
Stock Club Banquet Attracts County 4-H Families
About 130 members of county 4-H stock clubs and their parents attended the annual banquet at the Masonic Temple honoring boys and girls who sell at the Four States Livestock Sales auctions. E. B. Clark served as toastmaster and announced a program by S. Braden King and Baltimore skating artists. Clark noted hogs over 190 pounds sold at the local stock yards fell from 30,000 in 1944 to about 5,500 this year. Dr. Fred Leinbach of the University of Maryland spoke briefly. Raymond Mueller, recently named assistant county agent, was introduced, and Vernon Holter, who resigned as assistant county agent last month, also spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Leinbach
University of Maryland
Raymond Mueller
Vernon Holter
Cumberland Lodge Hears Judge Mish on Peace and War
Judge Joseph D. Mish addressed Cumberland Lodge Number 63 at memorial services in Cumberland. He warned that this may be the most serious time since the nation's founding, urged decisive action for peace, and criticized ill advised talk of another war while stressing the need to avert global conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D. Mish
Cumberland Lodge
B. P. O. Ellis
Cumberland
Mish
John Barwick to Speak at Church in East Washington
John Barwick, longtime Brethren Service Committee representative, will discuss conditions in Europe in a 7:45 p.m. talk at the Church of the Brethren on East Washington and Mulberry streets. Barwick, praised by the British government for aiding German prisoners, recently returned from overseas service with the International YMCA and will share fresh insights from war-torn Europe. Born in York, Pennsylvania, he faced danger during London’s blitz and will recount his experiences to a large audience as Middle Maryland Brethren churches join in the service inviting the entire community.
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Europe
John Barwick
Church of the Brethren
East Washington
Mulberry Streets
Barwick
Brethren Service Committee
International Ymca
England
York
London
Middle Maryland
Jamestown Business College appoints Donald Wagner principal
Donald Z Wagner BCS LL B formerly of this city has been named principal of Jamestown Business College Jamestown NY by J W Stayman manager of the college He also heads the accounting department Wagner is a skilled musician active with Jamestown Concert Band Company E Military Band and the 1945 Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra He is a graduate of Hagerstown Business College and formerly worked for the American Fruit Growers office in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Business College
Jamestown
N. Y
J. W. Stayman
Wagner
Co. E
Chautauqua Symphony
Hagerstown Business College
American Fruit Growers’ Office
Births in Washington County Hospital Announced
Mr and Mrs R H Wolfinger of 1036 Fairview Road welcome a daughter Nancy Lou born November 26 at Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs John E Larke announce a son born December 1 at the same hospital. Mr and Mrs Mahlon D Newcomer of 5 Lincoln Avenue report a daughter born December 3 at Washington County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Wolfinger
Fairview Road
Nancy Lou
Washington County Hospital
John E. Larke
Mahlon D. Newcomer
Lincoln Avenue
Sunbury Flyers Visit Hagerstown and Philadelphia
Twelve Sunbury aviation enthusiasts flew to Hagerstown Airport for breakfast then to Philadelphia for dinner before returning home. They used diverse aircraft including a Flyer Cub cruiser Aeronca Chief and a PT-19.
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Sunbury
Hagerstown
Philadelphia
Electa Club Banquet Set By Queen Esther Chapter
Electa Club sponsored by Queen Esther Chapter No 3 O E S will hold a banquet at the Masonic Temple auditorium on Wednesday at 6 30 PM. Members unpaid may pay at the door and non ticket holders will receive admission at that time. A noted speaker is to address the event followed by entertainment and fellowship.
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Electa Club
Queen Esther Chapter No. 3
Masonic Temple
Williamsport Alumni Set Meeting for Christmas Dance Planning
Williamsport High School Alumni Association to meet Wednesday evening December 5 at 7:30 in the Williamsport School to map plans for a Christmas dance. All alumni members are urged to attend.
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Williamsport High School Alumni Association
Williamsport
Physician Returns to Practice with Campbell Lineage
Dr. Robert Campbell and his wife have returned from Durham North Carolina where he completed a refresher course in medicine after Army discharge. He will resume practice with his father Dr. W D Campbell.
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Robert Campbell
Durham
N. C
Campbell
Dr. Campbell
W. D. Campbell
Old Favorites The Bears Pattern and Fashion Book
Old Favorites The bears pattern for papa mama and baby bears suitable for a boy or girl. Pattern 3320 in one size 14 inches with fabric yardage. Send 16 cents for pattern and sewing guide. Include name address and style number. holiday patterns book 150 colors and styles, 15 cents. Ha gerstown Daily News Pattern Department 121 W 19th St New York 11 NY.
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Hagerstown Daily Med
19Th St
New York
Girl Scout Troop 20 Hikes Potomac River Trail
Girl Scout Troop No 20 sponsored by the B P W Club enjoyed a four mile hike Sunday afternoon along the Potomac River. Afterward 15 Scouts with leaders Mrs Henrietta Linn and Mrs Sue Mayskell were entertained at the clubhouse of Mrs John Dunn Snyder's Landing.
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B.P.W. Club
Potomac River
Henrietta Linn
Sue Mayskell
Mary Keller
Pamelia Bean
John Dunn
Snyder's Landing
Wedding at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Blue Ridge Summit
Valerie Emily Moore wed Thomas Henry King in a 4:30 pm ceremony at St. John’s Episcopal Church. The couple's reception followed at the Alexander Hotel. both families reside in Blue Ridge Summit and Waynesboro. The bride, a Smithsburg High School graduate, worked for the Government in Washington. the groom, Mercersburg Academy alumnus, works in engineering at Landis Tool Company.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Valerie Emily Moore
Roy Moore
Blue Ridge Summit
Thomas Henry King
T. H. King
Waynesboro
Walter Byron Stehl
Edward Hopwood
Hopwood
Emma Newman
James Daley
Alexander Hotel
Mr. King
Worcester Academy
Worcester
Mass
Mercersburg Academy
The
Landis Tool Company
Radio schedule notes as LaGuardia takes over
New York radio highlights list for January 6 show with Mayor LaGuardia headlining a Sunday night 9 p.m. block on ABC following Walter Winchell and Louella Parsons, then Jimmy Fiddler’s Hollywood period. Evening talks cover steel wage vote, radio freedom, cancer control, and congressional questions.
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New York
F. H. LaGuardia
ABC
Walter Winchell
Louella Parsons
Mayor
Jimmy Fiddler
Hollywood
Eugene Grace
American Forum
Alfred P. Sloan
CBS
Helen Gahagan Douglas
Philip Murray
Julian S. Huxley
Captain Cecil Kephart Receives Air Medal
Captain Cecil L. Kephart of 801 Potomac Street is awarded the Air Medal by Brig. Gen. Charles W. Lawrence, head of the India China Division Air Transport Command, stationed in Calcutta. The China theater transport wing continues homeward movements as Lt. Gen. Wedemeyer lauds crew for risking life through harsh weather and enemy fire to deliver cargo aiding China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil L. Kephart
Potomac Street
Charles W. Lawrence
India-China
Air Transport Command
Calcutta
Albert C. Wedemeyer
United States
China
Hump Mountain Fame Sparks Cosmic Fliers
The world laughs as fliers proclaim Hump Mountain as the most famous range in the universe. Officials note the bold marketing stunt, while residents debate its impact on tourism and local pride. The quirky campaign draws attention from media and visitors alike.
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