Social club notes and local personal items
Mrs Emma Crowe learns her daughter Mrs Margaret Shank of Tacoma Washington underwent major surgery at Tacoma General Hospital. Operation successful. she will stay about three weeks. Also listed are recent admissions to Washington County Hospital including Joseph L McGinley and others. various local residents on furloughs and visits. military and travel notes. aPhiladelphia death referenced. wrap up of a weekend visit by Kenneth Hartman and Marilyn Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Crowe
Washington Street
Margaret Shank
Tacoma, Wash
Hagerstown
Tacoma General Hospital
Washington County Hospital
Joseph L. McGinley
East Avenue
Daniel J. Johnson
Whamsport
Margaret Ann Kauffman
Waynesboro
Grendoris E. Needy
Boonshoro
Seth
Friendly Circle Of Brethren Christmas Party At Church
The Mother's Friendly Circle of the Church of the Brethren held its annual Christmas party in the church recreation room Tuesday evening. Mrs Mildred Blickenstaff led devotions, with a business session by Mrs Katherine Muliendore followed by carols and gift exchanges. Hostesses included Mrs Mildred Blickenstaff and several members. refreshments were served by numerous ladies. The January meeting will be held in the church recreation room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Line Church of the Brethren
Mildred Blickenstaff
Katherine Muliendore
Gladys Longanecker
Jane Kline
Mildred
Ison
Jolet Bachtell
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 Lower Nna Lucas
Gladys Lamm
Thelma Martin
Isabelle McCleary
Freda Mullendore
Pauline Mullen‘lore
Mary Ne
Gradale Plans Christmas Stockings and Dinner
Plans were completed for 140 Christmas stockings to be given to Newton Baker Hospital at Martinsburg and to Dry Nursery children. A Christmas dinner is set for December 20 at Hotel Hamilton, with Betty Mowen and Jane Elliott in charge. Mrs. Robert Harper and Enen Hartle will lead a Christmas religious program on December 13. Also advertised are leather goods at Myerly's, 41 N Potomac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
National Bank
Rosalie Huffer
Primus
Hotel Hamilton
Betty Mowen
Jane Elliott
Robert Harper
J Enen Hartle
Golden Wedding Day Celebrated at Smithsburg Md
Surrounded by nine of ten children, Mr and Mrs W D Harne of Garfield Md near Smithsburg were honored with a surprise fiftieth wedding anniversary at daughter Mrs Hilda Lewis’s home in Smithsburg. Harne, 74, a retired teacher, and Katie Wise Harne, 67, have 44 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. One son Pvt Lawrence Harne could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. B. Harne
Garfield
Smithsburg
Hilda Lewis
Harne
Rocky Springs
James C. Harne
Katie E. Wise
Arnottistown
Burkittsy
Mr. Harne
Lawrence Harne
Jackson
S. C
Glenn Harne
Baltimore
Edgar Draper
James Harne
Ralph Lewis
Mehl Harne
Pleasant Valley
Herman Lewis
Lee Harne
George Harne
Guy Harne
Heyerstown
Missionary Circle Elects Officers at St Pauls Church
The Young People’s Missionary Circle of St. Paul’s Evangelical Church met at 42 North Cannon Avenue on December 7 to elect officers. Dolly Cunningham was named president, Jane Nye vice president, Mildred Dellinger secretary, Alta Selby assistant secretary, and Eileen Moore treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Kathleen Spielman
North Cannon Avenue
Etect
Dolly Cunningham
Jane Nye
Mildred Dellinger
Alta Selby
Secetarys
Eileen Moore
Treasur
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week
A list shows numerous couples from Kansas to Maryland receiving marriage licenses this week including Joan Thomas Kraly and Belva Fox, Charles Evans Britton and Dorothy Rhodes, and Edward H. James with Charlotte V. Arnsparger. Also noted are births announced from Washington County Hospital for several families in Greencastle, Hagerstown, and neighboring areas with multiple newborn sons and daughters born in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Thomas Kraly
Kansas City
Belva Fox
Hagerstown
Charles Evans Britton
Wichita
Kansas
Dorothy Jane Rhodes
Williamsport
Iz William J. Reynolds
Mildred B. Beard
Clarence R. Parks
Flint
Mich
Esther L. Saunders
Oren P. Daugherty
Theresa E. Carey
Brunswick
Edward H. James
Baltimore
Charlotte V. Arnsparger
Bernard Barnhart
Dearfoes
Lola V. Hragunier
Clearspring
Tieford W. Hamaliner
Richmond
Vivian G. Boward
Philip 2. Manda
Jeanette F. McClellean
Robert E. Briscoe
Emma C. Taylor
Harry B. Hoffman
Greencastle
Route 2
Washington County Hospital
Jesse E. Miles
Salem Avenue
John C. Sigler
Harry Keedy, Jr
Broadway
George H. Buys
North Potomac Street
Curtis McHenix
South Potomac Street
Melvin B. Snyder
Hancock
GIFT WRAPPINGS AT MYERLY'S POTOMAC STORE
Scarce gift wrappings advertised by Myerly's at 41 N Potomac. Supply described as limited and not lasting. Source highlights the glamour of gift presentation and urges readers to act quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myerly
N. Potomac
Hagerstown Woman Nets Bold Palm Beach Sailfish Story
Vera Boutelle, wife of Fairchild manager Dick Boutelle, fished in Palm Beach and landed a 38 pound sailfish. To prove the catch was hers, she obtained an embossed certificate and photographed the moment, as husband Dick hails her athletic feat from Fairchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Vera Boutelle
Palm Beach
Florida
Dick Houtele
Fairchild
Dick Boutetle
Michigan
Dick Acutelle
Gray Ladies Corps Meets at Newton Baker Hospital
The newly organized Gray Ladies Corps sponsored by the Red Cross held its second of five meetings at Newton D. Baker Hospital. Forty two women in the course will volunteer 150 hours yearly visiting the hospital twice weekly. Miss Rose Daniels presided as lectures from hospital staff covered history, veteran reconditioning, and patient diets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray Ladies Corps
Red Cross
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Rose Daniels
Newton Baker
Col. Cook
Major Sweetster
Bluebaker
Sorority Plans Christmas Party by Kappa Chapter
At a regular meeting of the Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held Thursday at Beverly Pope’s North Locust Street home, members completed plans for a Christmas celebration. The party will be hosted by Frances Boutgahn on December 1. Refreshments were served and president Helen Hebb presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa
Beta Sigma Phi
Beverly Pope
North Locust Street
Kappa Chapter
Frances Boutgahn
Helen Hebb
Jive Is Just Fad Says Blues Father Handy
MEMPHIS Dec 9 The father of the blues William Christopher Handy returned to Beale Street and found it lively yet altered His step slow and eyes dimmed he still heard a G note and watched juke boxes and jitterbugs The elder composer said Jive is a fad here today gone tomorrow He recalled royalties from Harry James for Memphis Blues amounting to 5690 and noted they rarely exceed 309 He was in town for Pines Bowl football fame and commented on modern sounds while reflecting on his classic contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Beale Street
William Christopher Handy
Handy
St. Louis
New York
Harry James
Plan Party For Democrat Women Plan Party For Democrat Women
The Women's Democratic Club will hold its annual Christmas Party Monday evening at o'clock in the Grice Building Headquarters. Mrs. Sarah Macias Stouffer, club President, asks all members be present and to bring an inexpensive gift for exchange purposes. Refreshments will follow Santa's visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Democratic Club
Grice Building
Sarah Macias Stouffer
Treble Clef Club Christmas Program In Hagerstown
Miss Viola Fisher and Dr Carl Wiesemann lead a first appearance Christmas program at St Pauls Methodist Church in Hagerstown. The Treble Clef Club presents a Federated Music Club affiliated concert with selections by Adam Lehman Reger and Gounod among others. The St Johns Lutheran and First Christian Church choirs perform under Edelman and Wiesemann, with audience carols led by Fisher and Wiesemann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Fisher
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Carl Wiesemann
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Hagerstown
St. Pauls Methodist Church
Federated Music Club
Her
Lehman-Stickles
Adam
Heten
Gossard
Reger
Hark
Bethlehem
Greer
Phyllis Carty
Helen D. Gossard
Ruth Dorman
Asher S. Edelman
Handel
Romayne Beyard
Yenor
Luhans
Christ
Mary Free
Stokowekiy
Glatz
Jesus
Gevsert
St. John’s Lutheran Choir
Dr. Wiesemann
Miss Fisher
Christmas Party Dance Sponsored by Al Ginders Orenestra
The Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Christmas party and dance on Wednesday evening December 14 at Fountain Head Country Club. Dancing starts at 9 with a light buffet at 11. Prizes will be awarded, and attire is semi formal. Tickets from Herbert Logsdon Edw Robertson Jay Stevens Robert Harper and Fred Mowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Ginders Orenestra Wil
One Day Service for Personalized Christmas Cards
One day service offered for Myerly's Poromar AUY stationer y products including personalized Christmas cards and monogrammed playing cards with pickup available at 31 XS Tamarraw.
Girl Scouts Present Plays by Troop No. 20 in Show
Girl Scout Troop No. 20 led by Mrs. Kenneth Sinn staged two plays for about 20 guests including parents and Business and Professional Women’s Club members. The Grand Chamber Diamonds and a pantomime And the Lights Went Out were directed by Janet Rogers and Patsy Spessard. Participants included Jerry Nokes Jane Baker Lois Snyder Sissy Stoner Betty Lee Long Natalie Hickey Marion Foote Lorraine Householder and Betty Peterson. The group plans a Christmas stocking drive for Newton D. Baker General Hospital next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Temple Builders Of Grace U. B. Christmas Meeting
The Temple Builders Class of Grace U. B. Church held a Christmas gathering in the church Sunday school room. Mrs. Amus Lynn led, Rev. G. I. Rider spoke, and Mrs. Wilhelminia Causher offered a prayer. Fifty three members and guests enjoyed music, games, refreshments, and exchanged gifts from temple sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Builders
Grace U. B
Amuslynn
G. I. Rider
Wilhelminia, Causher
Peggy Eyler
Janice Fleagle
Ardath Mumma
Pauline Fitz
Harry Staley
Catherine
Marion Brandenburg
Arthur Brandenoug
Florence Mumma
Ivy Bowers
Shackelford
Pauline Bowers
Catherine Carpenter
Temple
Republican Women To Elect Officers in Club Meeting
The Wo men s Republican Club holds its regular meeting at the Colonial Theatre building on Monday December 11 at 7 30 PM with an election of officers for the year. The event includes Christmas carols and a social hour with games. Chair Mrs Catherine Ingram and assistants Mesdames Hahn McKinsey and Baker are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Republican Club
Colonial Theatre
Catherine Ingram
Mesdames Hahn, McKinsey
Baker
4H Girls Learn Blanket Stitch at Club Meeting
Rohrersville girls 4H club held its regular meeting focusing on a blanket stitch in their sewing unit after a business session. Members then worked on a shoe shine cloth project as part of ongoing needlework activities. The ad promotes artistic gifts and drafting supplies from Myerly's Al N Potomac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rohrersville
Clarence Linders Celebrate Their 40th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Clarence Linder of 1071 Georgia Avenue marked their 40th wedding anniversary in a quiet gathering. Both natives of New York state they wed in Hagerstown forty years ago and recently hosted a small celebration as Mr Linder recovers from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 at South Potomac Junior High featured an original playlet Honor Society Ideals by the Potomac Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. The cast included Lois Joan Martin Ann Jane Kathryn Baker Janet Davis and others with roles from Spirit of Scholarship to Spirit of Character. A second piece The Sentimental Scarecrow emphasized humility and kindness with Barbara Hockman as the Scarecrow and others in supporting roles. The program also included Southern Airs Medley, the Lord's Prayer, and Come Thou Almighty King, directed by L Joan Boyle with teachers aiding. The event showcased the Honor Society and school departments. Engagement announced for Janice Virginia Eddone to John William Sagle of 626 West Washington Street with a future wedding planned. Evangelist William Clayden will preach at Second Christian Church Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with the topic I Want to Live, inviting the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
National Junior Honor Society
South Potomac
Lois
Joan Martin
Ann
Jane
Kathryn Baker
Janet Davis
Robert
Donald Hoffman
Etta Fleisher
Marie Feffenberger
Phillis Henson
Jane Schnebly
Barbara Hockman
Scarecrow
Haughy
Lali Pearce
Phyllis Henson
Marie Poffenberger
Robert Appleger
Futterer
National Honor Society
Doris Huffer
L. Joan Boyle
H. Jane Martin
Catherine Fullerer
Rebekah Stonebraker
Martha Seaman
Joan Boyle
Jane Martin
William C. Diehl
Miss Baker Weds Sgt Sheeley in double ring ceremony
Miss Arlene Baker daughter of Mrs. Harry Friend of Fairplay became the bride of Sgt. Roger Sheeley son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sheeley of St. James in a Brethren church ceremony at St. James. Rev E D White officiated. The couple and families planned a reception at the bride's home and the groom was to report to a recuperation camp in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren
Howard Sheeley
Hugh Ford
Boonsboro
Frank South
Williamsport
Sheeley
Williamsport High School
Fairchild
Mr. Sheeley
North Carolina
Sorority to Hold Meeting on December 11
Members of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority are asked to attend a meeting Monday December 11 at 9 p.m. in Hotel Hamilton to discuss further entertainment at Newton D Baker Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Hotel Hamilton
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Christmas Gifts Display With Broad Selection
Myerly's offers the season's largest display with over 20600 designs. Prices listed as 2 for 5 cents to 1.00 dollar. Located at 41 North Potomac Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
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Pvt
James H. Baumgarten
Camp Croft
Jr Av
Peter Hensehien
Chicago
J. Vincent Jamison, Jr
South Prospect Street
Phil Recher
Potomac Avenue
Harry L. Toms
Benevola
New York City
W. M. Flinn
Fort Meade
Frances Howell
Washington County
John Ritchey
Fort Knox, Ky
Joseph E. Hoffman
William. Physioc, Jr
Stamford
Conn
John Trace
Summit Avenue
Fairmont
W. Va
Kalie Clemment
Philadelphia
Frederick Bauman
Daniel D. Stoner
Earl L. Stoner
Cypress Street
Army Ground and Service Forces Redistribution Center
Ashville N.C
Pv. Stoner
New Guinea
Fred Foltz
Coffman ‘Avenue
Washington, D. C
Leona Foltz
Sibley Hospital
Delores Lindsay
Winter Street
Jett
Winnifred Werner
Kenneth E. Hartman
Marilyn Boyd
Cumberland
Ready
George D. Hartman
Mr. Hartman
Ampphibians
Little Creek
Helene Curtis
Zotos Lustron
Anthony
Women’s Hats L. & B. Hat Shop
Northeast Cor, Public Square
Renlie
Wash. St
Friendly Circle of
Church of Brethren
Gradale
Myerly's
Adv
Ardena
Teane
Leiter Brothers
W. D. L. Harne
Missionary Circle
Mizpeh
Homer Sprankis
Nancy Shambaugh
Karl Harmon
W.J. Dice
Marie
Margaret
Clarence Shorne
Betty
Bob Pompell
Donald Burkholder
Charles Spielman
Alla Selby
Fleisher’s
Glick’s
Kreider
Glick’s Shoe
Ae VA Wrathington St
Ray Reifman
Maryland
Dick Boutelle
Gray Ladies’ Corps
Jive
Blues
N. Potomar
Plan Party For Democrat Women
Treble Clef Club
Girl Scouts
Temple Builders of Grace U. B
AL N. Potomac. Adv
Jess
Elbert IM. Hofner
Rest Haven
Clarence Linders
Jack Eddone
Elizabell Street
Janice Virginia
John William Sagle
T. M. Athey
West Washington Street
William Clayden
Second Christian Church
Miss Baker
Sgt
St. James
Terry Blake
Ezs
Eee Bros
Borden Do
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Golden Crest
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