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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1944

Page

2

Shank performs major operation. many local admissions noted

Mrs Emma Crewe learns her daughter Mrs Margaret Shank of Tacoma underwent a major operation at Tacoma General Hospital. The operation was successful and she will stay about three weeks. The notice lists numerous recent admissions to Washington County Hospital including McGimley, Johnson, Kauffman, Needy Boonshorn, Robinson, Fowler, Harshman. Also mentions furloughs and visits by service members and residents traveling to and from Baltimore and New York.

Emma Crewe Washington Street Margaret Shank Tacoma, Wash Hagerstown Tacoma General Hospital Washington County Hospital Joseph L. McGimley 233 East Avenue Daniel J. Johnson Williamsport Margaret Ann. Kauffman Waynesboro Glendoris E. Needy Boonshorn Seth J. Schnebly Clearspring Earl Robinson Francis £. Fowler Park Avenue Pauline E. Harshman Toute 3

Christmas Party Of Brethren Circle Brings Members Together

The Mother's Friendly Circle of the Church of the Brethren held its annual Christmas party in the church recreation room on Tuesday. Devotions led by Mildred Blickenstaff were followed by a business session led by Katherine Mullendere and a short program of cards and gift exchanges. Hostesses included Mildred Blickenstaff Gladys Longanecker Jane Kline and Mildred Wasson. Refreshments served by Violet Bachtel Thelma Beaver Virginia Bowman Dorothy Brandenburg and many others. The January meeting will be held in the church recreation room.

Church of the Brethren Mildred Blickenstaff Katherine Mullendere Cardls Gladys Longanecker Jane Kline Mildred Wasson Violet Bachtel Thelma Beaver Virginia Bowman Dorothy Brandenburg Edith Brewer Polly Buchanan Gladys Burger Wilda Davis Jane Duffey Helen Eyler Margaret Foltz Emily Houser Joyce Knauff Ethel Little Isabelle Lowery Anna Lucas Gladys Lumm Thelma Martin Isabelle McCleary Freda Mullendore Paulina Mulen Mary Neikirk Helen Ocker Viola, Reed Evelyn Richards Mary Robinson Ethel Welch Lola Wittmer Helen Winger Helen Hammer Ruth Coffman

Gradale Sorority Plans Christmas Stockings and Events

Gradale Sorority completed plans for 150 Christmas stockings to be given to Newton Baker Hospital near Martinsburg and to Dry Nursery children. A Christmas dinner is scheduled for December 29 at Hotel Hamilton with Betty Mowen and Jane Elliott in charge. A Christmas religious program is set for December 13, led by Mrs. Robert Harper and Miss Ellen Hartle. Also promoting leather goods at Myerly’s, 51 X. Potomac.

Newton Baker Hospital Martinsburg Second National Bank Rosalie Huffer Primus Hotel Hamilton Betty Mowen Jane Elliott Robert Harper Ellen Hartle

Golden Wedding Day Celebrated in Maryland

Mr and Mrs W D Harne of Garfield Maryland near Smithsburg marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a surprise party hosted at daughter Mrs Hilda Lewis home in Smithsburg. They have ten children 44 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Only son Lawrence Harne could not attend.

W. D. & Harne Garfield, Md Smithsburg Hilda Lewis Harne Rocky Springs James C. Harne Hamme Katie E. Wise Arnols Glenn Harne Baltimore Edgar Draper James Hart Ralph Lewis Garfield Mehl Harne Pleasant Valley Herman Lewis Lee Harne George Harne Guy Harne Hagerstown

Missionary Circle Elects Officers at St. Pauls Meeting

The Young People's Missionary Circle of St. Pauls Evangelical Church met at 42 North Cannon Avenue on December 7 to elect Dolly Cunningham as president Jane Nye as vice president Mildred Dellinger secretary Alta Selly assistant secretary and Eileen Moore treasurer. Mrs Alta Selby led devotion and business, plans were made to carol on Christmas Eve, and the meeting closed with benediction and refreshments.

Young People’s Missionary Circle St. Paul's Evangelical Church Kathleen Spielman North Cannon Avenue Dolly Cunningham Jane Nye Mildred Dellinger Alta Selly Eileen Moore Alta Selby Homer Sprankle Nancy Shambaugh Earl Harmon W.d. Dice Marie Margaret Clarence Shoupe Betty Bob Pompell Donald Burkholder Charles Spielman

Marriage Licenses Issued This Week

Lists numerous marriages with names ages and hometowns including Kansas City Hagerstown Wichita Williamsport and Baltimore. Names include John Thomas Kraly Belva Fox Charles Evans Brilton and many others. Also notes multiple births at Washington County Hospital with dates in December and parental hometowns such as Greencastle Hancock and Richland.

John Thomas Kraly Kansas City Belva Fox Hagerstown Charles Evans Brilton Wichita Kansas Dorothy Jane Rhodes Williamsport William J. Reynolds Mildred B. Beard Clarence R. Parks Mich Esther L. Souderserstown Oren, P. Daugherty Theresa E. Carey Brunswick Edward H. James Baltimore Charlotte V Flint Hag Harry Hoffman Greencastle Washington County Hospital Jesse E. Miles Salem Avenue John C. Sigler Harry Keedy, Jr Broadway Eph George H. Buys North Potomac Street Curtis Mulennix South Potomac Street Melvin B. Snyder Hancock Route 2

Gift wrappings scarce at Myerly's Potomac store

Gift wrappings are scarce and in short supply at Myerly's 31 N. Potomac shop, with glamour attached to the presentation and stock running low.

Myerly N. Potomac

Hagerstown Woman Celebrates Palm Beach Sailfish Win

Vera Boutelle wife of Fairchild boss man Dick Boutelle boasts a 38 pound sailfish caught offshore Palm Beach Florida. An embossed certificate confirms the catch as hers with Dick proudly displaying the photo on his desk.

Hagerstown Vera Boutelle Palm Beach Florida Dick Boutelle Fairchild Michigan White Tail Dick Beutelle Maryland Virginia Vera Routelle

Gray Ladies Corps Hold Second Meeting at Hospital

The newly formed Gray Ladies Corps sponsored by the Red Cross convened for the second of five sessions at Newton D. Baker Hospital. Forty two members will complete training to provide 150 hours yearly, visiting the hospital twice weekly. Lectures by hospital staff covered the hospital’s scope, history, veteran reconditioning, and patient diets.

Gray Ladies Corps Red Cross Newton D. Baker Hospital Rone Daniels Newton Baker Col. Cook Major Sweetster Bluebaker

Sorority Plans Christmas Party

At the regular meeting of the Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held Thursday evening at Bever ly Pope's North Locust street home, members completed plans for a Christmas celebration. The Kappa Chapter will host a party at Frances Routzahn's home on December 15. Refreshments were served and president Helen Hebb led the meeting.

Kappa Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Beverly Pope North Locust Street Frances Routzahn Helen Hebb

Jive Is Just Fad Says Blues Father

Memphis veteran William Christopher Handy, famed for the St Louis Blues and Memphis Blues, down Beale Street amid jives and juke boxes. He says jive is a fad here today gone tomorrow though he notes warmth in the crowd and recalls royalties from a Harry James record.

Memphis Beale Street William Christopher Handy Handy St. Louis New York Harry James Memphis Rives

Plan Party For Democrat Women Plans Christmas Event

The Women's Democratic Club will hold its annual Christmas Party Monday evening at clock in the Grice Building Headquarters. Mrs. Sarah Macias Stouffer, the club president, asks members to bring an inexpensive gift for exchange purposes. Refreshments will follow Santa's visit.

Women's Democratic Club Grice Building Sarah Macias Stouffer

Treble Clef Club Christmas Program in Hagerstown

Miss Viola Fisher organist and Dr Carl Wiesemann will debut a Federated Music Club Christmas program at St Pauls Methodist Church. The event features solos and choral pieces including Noel in G and O Holy Night with performances by Helen D. Gossard Ruth Dorman and others leading to audience carols directed by Dr Wiesemann.

Viola Fisher St. Paul's Methodist Church Carl Wiesemann St. John’s Lutheran Church Hagerstown St. Paul's Metthodist Federated Music Club Miss Fisher Adam Helen D. Gossard Roger Hark Bethlehem Greer Phyllis Carty Helen D. Gassard Ruth Dorman Asher S. Edelman Handel Romayne Berard Jie Lubans Come Marie Elisabette Dickinson Dr. Wiesemann

Junior Chamber Dance Planned for December 18

Ab Graders Orchestra will headline the Junior Chamber of Commerce Christmas party at Fountain Head Country Club. The dance begins at 9 PM with a light buffet at 7 PM, tickets from committee members Herbert Logsdon Edw Robinson Jay Stevens Robert Harper and Fred Mowen.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Fountain Head Country Club Herbert Logsdon Edw. Robinson Jay Stevens Robert Harper Fred Mowen

One Day Service For Custom Christmas Cards

One day service offered for personalized Christmas cards and stationery at Myerly's located at 31 N. Potomas. Customers can order today and pick up tomorrow. business promotes customized card options and related paper goods.

Menonsrammed Myerly's N. Potomas Adv

Girl Scouts Present Plays at Troop No. 20 Event

About 20 guests including parents friends and Business and Professional Women’s Club members attended last night’s two plays by Girl Scout Troop No. 20 led by Mrs Kenneth E Sinn The Grand Cham’s Diamond was directed by Janet Rogers with pantomime And the Lights Went Out by Patsy Spessard Other participants included Jerry Nokes Jane Baker Lois Snyder Sissy Stoner Betty Lee Long Natalie Hickey Marion Foote Lorraine Housholder and Betty Peterson Refreshments followed and the girls pledged and sang taps Then Troop No 20 planned to fill a Christmas stocking for Newton D Baker General Hospital next Friday.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Girl Scout Troop No Kenneth E. Sinn Janet Rogers Patsy Spessard Jerry Nokes Jane Baker Lois Snyder Sissy Stoner Betty Lee Long Natalie Hickey Marion Foote Lorraine Householder Betty Peterson Newton D. Baker General Hospital

Christmas Meeting Of Temple Builders Class U B Church

The Temple Builders Class of Grace U B Church held a Christmas meeting in the Sunday school room decorated for the season. President Amos Lynn led, Rev. G I Rider spoke, and Mrs. Wilhelminia Causher offered a prayer. Members enjoyed songs, a musicale, games, and refreshments for 73 attendees with cohostesses assisting.

Temple Builders Grace U. B Amos Lynn G. I. Rider Wilhelminia Causher Pegey Eyler Janice Fleagle Ardath Mumma Pauline Fitz Harry Staley Catherine Marion Brandenburg Arthur Brandenburg Florence Mumma Ivy Bowers Shackelford Pauline Bowers Catherine Carpenter Temple

Republican Women To Elect Officers

The Wo mens Republican Club will hold a regular meeting on the second floor Colonial Theatre building Monday December 11 at 7230 o clock. An election of officers for the year will be held along with Christmas carols and a social hour featuring James. Chairwoman Mrs Catherine Ingram led the nominating committee with aides Mechames Hahn McKinsey and Baker.

Women’s Republican Club Colonial Theatre James Catherine Ingram Mechames Hahn, McKinsey Baker

Rohrersville 4-H Girls Hold Monthly Meeting

Members of the Rohrersville girls 4-H school club met yesterday for their regular monthly meeting. After a business session they worked on a shoe shine cloth as part of their sewing war work. The notice also mentions styrene in plastics and gifts for Christmas from Myerly's along with art supplies.

Rohrersvilles

Clarence Linders Celebrate Their 40th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Clarence Linder held a quiet anniversary at 1071 Georgia avenue last Wednesday marking 40 years since their Hagerstown wedding after moving from New York. He recently recovered from an illness and both are native New Yorkers.

Clarence Linder Georgia Avenue Hagerstown Mrs. Linder Brooklyn Mr. Linder Manhasset L. 1

School Presents Original Playlet at South Potomac Junior High

A special assembly by the Potomac Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society presented an original playlet Honor Society Ideals to teach membership virtues through characters such as Lois Joan Martin and Robert. The program included The Sentimental Scarecrow, musical medleys, a prayer and hymn, with direction by Le Joan Boyle and support from several school departments. Engagement announced for Janice Virginia Eddone to John William Sagle with a forthcoming wedding.

Potomac National Junior Honor Society South Potomac Lois Joan Martin Ann Jane Kathryn Baker Janet Doris Huffer Joan Boyle H. Janet Martin Catherine Futterer Rebekah Stonebraker Martha Seaman Joan Hoyle Jane Martin Willam C. Diehl

Evangelist William Claybon Preaches at Second Christian Church

Evanglist and singer William Claybon will preach this Sunday at the Second Christian Church at 11 a m and 3 p m. He will present the sermon I Want to Live and the public is invited to hear this well known evangelist.

William Claybon Second Christian Church

Miss Baker Weds Sgt Sheeler in Brethren Church Ceremony

Miss Arlene Baker and Sgt. Roger Sheeley wed in a double ring ceremony at Brethren church St James. The bride a gray dress carried white chrysanthemums. maid of honor Miss Helen Eikelberger wore purple. Best man was Howard Sheeley. Mrs. Frank South sang two solos. The couple’s reception followed at the bride’s home. Both graduates of Williamsport High School. Sgt Sheeley recently returned from overseas and is ordered to a recuperation camp in North Carolina. bride will accompany him.

Brethren Church St. James Arlene Baker Harry Friend Fairplay Roger Sheeler W. H. Sheeley E. D. White Helen Eikelberger Howard Sheeley Hugh Ford Boonsboro Frank South Williamsport Sheeley Williamsport High School Fairchild Sgt. Sheeley North Carolina

Sorority Meeting Set by Beta Sigma Phi at Hotel Hamilton

All members of Beta Sigma Phi are asked to attend a meeting on Monday December 11 at 3 p m in Hotel Hamilton to discuss further entertainment at Newton D Baker Hospital.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Hotel Hamilton Newton D. Baker Hospital

Myerly's Christmas Card Display In Potlatch

Myerly's advertises the largest display of Christmas cards with over 2000 designs and prices ranging from 2 for 5 cents to 1 dollar at 31 N Potlatch.

Myerly’s N. Pot. Adv

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