Pastor Speaks At WCTU Meet In December Session
The Rev. Dr. John Fisher spoke at the December meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union held in St Paul’s Church. He urged living as Christians to attract others and noted alcohol problems stem from accidents. Officers for the coming year were elected and installed by Dr. Fisher, with Sabina Baker as president and May Clopper as treasurer among others. the meeting included devotions, a Christmas reading, and carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fisher
Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church
Women's* Christian ‘Temperance Union
St. Paul's Church
May Clopper
H. K. Zeller
Sabina Baker
Herald Angels
R. R. Richard
Frank Rohrer
Margaret Booney
Lester Kauffmen
Harry Haln
Verna Hays
Baker
Clyde Sowars
D. D. Hicks
John Goshorp
Helen Bonney
Scott Barber
Ella Coffman
Anita Jones
Hahn
Clapper
Dr. Fisher
Zeller
Ernest Nichols
Conrad Hasrauth
Ira Coffman
Concert Set At North High
North Hagerstown High School presents a Christmas concert next Wednesday at eight. Male choirs will perform along with scenes and symbolic dances by speech students directed by Miss Joan Boyle. Music groups directed by Douglas Petersen, William Makell, and John Fignar. Sets produced by the art department and wood shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Hagerstown High School
Joan Boyle
Douglas Petersen
William Makell
John Fignar
North Hagersftown High School
Achievements Shown By Cubs At Surrey School Meeting
The Cub Scout Achievement Show was demonstrated at the monthly meeting of Cub Pack 57 of Surrey School. Lewis F. Blenard Jr led the group in revising the Cub Scout Promise and the Law of the Pack. Each den mother demonstrated an achievement with a Cub Scout participant. The parent role was emphasized as guiding rather than doing. Paul Horst Jr announced a December 11 business meeting and invited interested parents. A Pack meeting was set for December 46 with Christmas caroling planned for December 2. Cubs decided to make Christmas stockings from red construction paper, and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey
Lewis F. Blenard, Jr
Paul Horst
Womens Club Tea Planned
The Women s Club plans a Christmas tea from 2 00 to 5 00 p m Tuesday December 10 on the lower floor decorated by the Gardens Section under Mrs Horace Gordon and Mrs L T Thomas Hostesses at the door will be Mrs William T Hamilton and Mrs C P Bohman Cheese table presiders Miss Mary Kaylor and Mrs F N Hollmeier Tea receiving will be Mrs J Cleveland Grice and Mrs Jack H Beachley Tea service by Mrs Robert Snavely and Mrs Richard Willson Board directors and chairs will assist in serving Mrs James Hill and Mrs Peter Samios will display clothing for underprivileged children to be given to Santa Claus Incorporated Dolls dressed by club members will be featured by Mrs Robert Harper Guests include a group of Holland women studying the Educational System visiting Hagerstown from Monday to Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Gordon
L. T. Thomas
William T. Hamilton
C. P. Bohman
Mary Kaylor
F. N. Hollmeier
J. Cleveland Grice
Jack H. Beachley
Robert Snavely
Richard Willson
Cochairman
Club
Knit Your Gift List Evaly
Those lucky girls who know how to knit never have to worry about what to give their favorite people for Christmas. A hand knit gift is prized by practically everybody. This year there are all kinds of knit accessories that can be turned out quickly and easily in time for Christmas. For the Ycales on your list knit or crochet ties are popular and there are new patterns. A sleeveless sweater vest is easy to make and sure to please. Snug knit hoods helmets and stocking caps are in favor for winter winds. Older girls favor ski type helmets that are sleek and keep ears warm. The pigtail and junior high crowd go for yardlong tasseled stocking.
Mite Society Christmas Party At Keedysville
The Mite Society of Loyalty Sunday School Class at St Peter's Lutheran Church Keedysville held its Christmas party at Mrs. Harold Rowe’s home. Hosts included several committee members. program featured carols, readings, prayers, and a Nativity story. Gifts were given, and Santa appeared as guests enjoyed salad and coffee beside a crystal centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mite Society of Loyalty
St Peter's Lutheran Church Af Keedysville
Harold Rowe
Bernie Smith
George Bell
John Wagner
Marion Harshman
Glenn Norris
John Entler
Olive Remsburg
Herald Angels
Luke
A. H. Shively
Robert Gordon
Lester Hines
Sabina Baker
Remsburg
Santa
Service League Cancels Christmas Party and Meeting
The Service League of St. John’s Episcopal Church cancels its Christmas party and December meeting. The league will handle Christmas projects for a needy family and a children’s party sponsored by the Young Married Couples. The next meeting is January 6 at 12 30 in the church chancery. members should bring a sandwich and two desserts. beverages will be served by the hostess.
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Service League
St. John's Episcopal Church
League
Generous George Outwits In Four Diamonds
In a bridge hand East covers dummy’s heart, and Generous George gains a trick. He explains his generosity as a ruse, then plays all four rounds of diamonds. East and West discard to mislead, but George deduces the queen of spades and secures his contract.
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East
George
J East
West
Leitersburg Grange Christmas Party Highlights
The Leitersburg Grange held its Christmas party in the new Grange Hall on Tuesday evening. A covered dish supper preceded the program with decorations featuring Rudolph and a white feather tree. Miss Etta Smeyer announced a program including carols, readings, and piano solos by Mrs. Sabina Baker and others, with Mrs. Pauline Stouffer performing as Frosty the Snow Man.
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Leitersburg Grange
New Grange Hall
Etta Smeyer
Carol Saging
Bethlehem
Donnie Herbst
Santa Claus
Ada Shaffer
England
Mary Newcomer
Germany
Ellen Guan
Norway
Josephine Rodgers
Rolland
John Newcomer
Czechslovakia
Calvin Meyers
Russia
Reading
Dorothy Fut
Betty Herbst
Sabina Baker
Frosty
Pauline Stouffer
WCTU States Meet Monday in Downsville St James
Mrs Myron Loam of St James will host the monthly Downs ville St James WCTU meeting Monday evening December 3 with Mrs Margaret May leading. The group volunteers Christmas donations of canned goods bedding and used clothing for the Rescue Mission in Hagerstown and asks members to bring contributions. dues are due by Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Loam
St. James
Downsville-St. James
Christmas Household Winners Named in Holiday Program
Mr and Mrs John Herbst Mr and Mrs Ralph McCauley and the Rev and Mrs Donald Warrenfeltz opened the evening with praise. Gifts and a tree display followed as dignitaries announced turkey prizes won by Earl Whitmore William Stouffer Walter Cunningham Richard Cross Bo Bushey J B Townsend R B Wand E A Shank and Bue Shaffer with Bill Hull and Atlee Kepler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Herbst
Ralph McCauley
Donald Warrenfeltz
Earl Whitmore
William Stouffer
Walter Cunningham
Richard Cross
Bo Bushey
J.B. Townsend
R. B. Wand
E. A. Shank
Bue Shaffer
Bill Hull
Atlee Kepler
Reverend Jesse R. Hite Honored Before Retirement
The Virginia Avenue Baptist Church in Halfway hosted a tribute for Pastor Rev. Jesse R. Hite as he retires from the ministry on December 31, 1937 after twelve years of service. Deaconesses planned the party with gifts presented, speakers praised his work, and he read his formal resignation followed by a prayer and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Avenue Baptist Church
Halfway
Jesse R. Hite
Hite
Robert Gause
George RK. Schnurr
Lillian Souders
Mary Eakle
Russell Hicks
Edward Palmer
Bartow Harris
First Baptist Church of
Russell Miller
Sharpsburg PTA Meeting Postponed for Christmas Program
The Sharpsburg Parent Teachers Association scheduled monthly meeting will be postponed on Monday December 6 due to the children's annual Christmas program. An announcement with a new date will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg Parent Teachers Association
Future Nurses Tour Hospitals in Baltimore Trip
Twenty eight students from North Hagerstown High and one advisor toured Shepherd Pratt and Johns Hopkins to explore nursing training. The trip showcased mental health care, occupational therapy, and hospital life. Students learned about careers, coursework, and rewards of earning a nursing degree.
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Baltimore
Future Nurses of America Chi
North Hagerstown High
Shepherd Pratt
John Hopkins
Washington County Hospital
Rita Rinehart Birthday Party Near Ringgold
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Rinehart hosted a birthday party at their Ringgold area home for daughter Rita Marie as she turned eight. The event featured evergreen decor, a pint birthday cake, and games enjoyed by friends and relatives, including Karen Fager and Ruth Rinehart.
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Archie Rinehart
Rita Marie
Ringgold
Karen Fager
Shirley Stellar
Barbara Deal
Elite Gowan
Sandra Hahn
Joy Frye
Mary Edna and
Gina—Rinchatt Hi
Ruth Rinehart
Eddie Codori
Glenn Himes
Robert Baker
Ronald Rinehart
Fran Ankrum
St. Jami
Charles’ B. Dennis
Clear Spring
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Meninn
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Allentown
Evelyn Waynes
Haynes
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Troy
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Troy Laundry & Dry Cleaning
Washington Street
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Future Nurses
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