Social Club Personal Leaders and Service Members Update
Aviation Cadet Calvin Grooms has returned to San Antonio Texas after a furlough at his McDowell Avenue home. Numerous entries list personnel visiting relatives, hospital admissions in Baltimore and Hagerstown, and trainings for air force pilots including Lt Sem Goetz who will report to McCook Field after B 29 transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Grooms
San Antonio
Tex
McDowell Avenue
Joseph P. Rogers
Edgewood
Arsenal
Frederick Road
Sem Goetz
AAF
Rae Goetz
Goetz
Alamogorado
New Mexico
McCook Field
Kansas
Church Class Elects Officers at First Christian Church
Loyal Daughters Class of the First Christian Church School held a meeting at Mrs. Ethel Newcomer s Lincoln avenue and elected officers Mary Himes president Pearl Summers vice president Naomi Ruth secretary Beulah Harper assistant secretary Rhoda Grogan treasurer Ada G Dennis announces the engagement of Harriet A Dennis to Warder C Sterling of Hagerstown no wedding date set
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Daughters
First-Christian Church School
Ethel Newcomer
Lincoln Avenue
Mary Himes
Pearl Summers
Naomi Ruth
Beulah Harper
Rhoda Grogan
Ada G. Dennis
Harriet A. Dennis
Warder C. Sterling
Hazel Sterling
Hagerstown
Free Library Showcases Christmas Books for Season
Washington County Free Library has gathered Christmas themed volumes for adults and children. The collection includes legends fiction and seasonal readings. A Christmas tree decorates the children's room as staff invite readers and storytellers to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Free Library
Births in Washington County Hospital Announce Daughters
Mr and Mrs S A Peck of Hancock receive congratulations on a daughter born Dec 10 at Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Guy E B Robinson of 12 Public Square announce a daughter born Dec 11 at Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Eldon Hedges of Arlington Virginia announce daughter Martha Ann born Dec 7 at Garfield Hospital Washington. Mrs Hedges formerly Miss Martha Tierer, Surrey School faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airs
S. A. Peck
Hancock
Washington County Hospital
Guy EB. Robinson
Public Square
Eldon Hedges
Arlington
Martha Ann
Garfield Hospital
Washington
Hedges
Martha Tieyer
Surrey School
Gift Wrappings At Myerly's Store Ad
Scarce gift wrappings advertised as a glamorous feature unlikely to last long at Myerly's department store located at 51 North Potomac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myerly
N. Potomac
Miss Martha Ditto Weds Naval Coxswain in Quiet Williamsport Ceremony
Miss Martha Ditto daughter of Mr and Mrs V C Ditto Williamsport married Harold E Clever naval coxswain son of Mr and Mrs Harry Clever Mercersburg Pa in a quiet Saturday ceremony at the Methodist parsonage Williamsport Rev Cyril J Hoover officiated with only the couple’s parents and Miss Evelyn Pearman present The bride wore powder blue with black accessories She is Wil Hamsp ort High School graduate and will resume studies at Columbia College Hagerstown The groom will report to his naval base at Norfolk Va The couple were hosted to luncheon at Hotel Patterson by Mrs Richard Miller cousin of the bride
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Ditto
V. C. Ditto
Williamsport
Harold E. Clever
U.S. Navy
Harry Clever
Mercersburg
Cyril J. Hoover
Methodist Parsonage
Evelyn Pearman
Loyal Daughters Hold Christmas Party at First Christian Church
The Loyal Daughters of the First Christian Church hosted their annual Christmas party last Thursday. Mrs Beulah Harper presided, Rev William Noment led prayer, and J Gratton Mason performed two vocal numbers. Readings by Cuet ta Burke and Naomi Ruth, with a talk on Sharing and Giving Alike by Mrs J Gratton Mason, followed by officer installation. The Friendly Circle Class served a dinner to many members and guests amid Yuletide decor and a lighted Christmas tree surrounded by gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Daughters
First Christian Church
Beulah Harper
William M. Norment
J. Gratton Mason
Cuetta Burke
Naomi Ruth
Harity 5. S
Rosser Grogan
Marlin Boyer
John Summer
Wiley Marsh
Joe Davis
Arthur Harris
Dorsey Newcomer
Arthur Newcomer
Clarence Weller
Carrie Nanamaker
Goldie Cross
Mary Himes
Thelma Davis
Anna Yarksader
Beulall Harper
Pearl Crosewhite
Lona Robrer
Mary Koon
Richard Wolfe Birthday Party Honors Host at Sur prise Event
Mrs. Richard Wolfe hosted a surprise party honoring her husband on his third birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Alvey Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Winters, Mr. and Mrs. John Burger, Mr. and Mrs. William Reese, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harshman, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Schildtknecht, Milford Gossard, Mrs. Ida Wolfe, Mrs. Viola Shaw, Mrs. Albert Leatherman, Mrs. Norman Reese, Mrs. Irene Schildknecht, Mrs. Anna Davis, Mrs. Rosline Turner, Mrs. Freda Dofflemyer, Mrs. Marty Reese, Roland Reese, and Richard and Elizabeth Jane Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wolfe
Alvey Davis
Ernest Smith
Raymond Winters
John Burger
William Reese
Charles Harshman
Raymond Schildtknecht
Milford Gossard
Ida Wolfe
Viola Shaw
Evangelist W Kerr to Speak This Week at Church of God Mission
Evangelist W Kerr of Pennsylvania will preach nightly this week starting tonight at 7:00 p m at the Church of God Mission 338 South Potomac Street. Special singing will accompany the program and the public is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Kerr
Pennsylvania
Church of God Mission
South Potomac Street
Five Years Clothing Rationing Makes Well-Worn Look Fashionable
Mrs. Helen Gonso of Norwich England discusses five years of clothing rationing. She notes coupons limit purchases from fabrics to hats and linens, reveals weariness of high fashion, and describes practical outfits and common war time attire among English people. She mentions a clothing black market and coupon misuse while saying many dress only in serviceable clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Helen Gonso
Norwich
Be Your Own Interior Decorator With Simple Paint Tips
A guide for styling cramped quarters with affordable DIY ideas. Use plastic coated drawers, ready pasted wall borders, decals for cabinets, and repurposed furnishings to brighten bedrooms and kitchens. Create space with a four way dressing table from a card table, add mirrors, and craft decorative doilies from worn linen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UP News
Grange To Hold Elections At Montsarada Meeting
Montsarada Grange to elect officers at the regular meeting in Lappans Parish House. Mr and Mrs W D Leatherman, delegates to the State Grange, will report on proceedings. A turkey dinner on December 19 replaces the second December meeting. New officers to be installed in January. Games for everyone advertised at My Erly's 51 N Potomac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montsarada Grange
Lappans
W. D. Leatherman
State Grange
Class to Hold Party at Church of the Brethren
The Altruistic Bible class will host a Christmas social and entertainment tonight at 7:20 in the church school auditorium. Serrey sisters will exchange gifts and the entertainment committee will present a play. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Church School
Serrey Sisters
Leather gifts and wallets at Myerly's Potomac shop
Leather goods for gifts include wallets and change purses priced from 69 cents to 20 cents, brief cases and portfolios with zippered options ranging from $4.50 to $25, tobacco pouches at $1.29, $1.79, and $2.29. Many other items appeal to everyone at Myerly's 31 North Potomac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myerly’s
N. Potomac
Peter Pan to be shown Thursday in Hagerstown
Elementary students in Hagerstown will see Peter Pan at the Maryland theatre on Thursday at 10 15 AM by Clare Tree Major Children’s Theatre. The show travels to Smithsburg Hancock and Clearspring on December 14 and 15 with cast changes including Flora Maye Stanton as Peter and Carlton Baker as Mr Darling. Benjamin Pruzan hosted a Christmas dinner for Kay Jewelry Store employees at the Hotel Hamilton with gifts and carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Pan
Flora Mare Stanton
James M. Barrie
Clare Tree
Major Children’s Theater
Maryland
Hagerstown
Maryland Theatre
James Matthew Barrie
Hegerstnwn
Smithsburg
Hancock
Clearspring
Flora Maye Stanton
Peter
Carlton Baker
Mr. Darling
Beverly Walsh
Flightly
Benjamin Pruzan
Kay Jewelry
Hotel
Hamilton
Next of Kin Club meets in evening session
The Next of Kin Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Red Cross rooms on Thursday December 14 at 7 30 p m The change from an afternoon gathering is due to conflicting schedules and an evening session will be held.
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Next OF Kin Club
Red Cross Rooms
Attended Meeting of St Pauls Mission Circle Names Ladies
The Young People’s Missionary Circle at St Pauls Evangelical church met last week with Betty Sheppard Marie Grim Eileen Moore and Dolly Cunningham among those in attendance confirming their participation in the circle’s activities.
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Young People’s Missionary Circle of
One Day Service Christmas Cards at Myerly's
One day service available for personalized Christmas cards and monogrammed playing cards at Myerly's located at 51 North Potomac Ady. Purchase today and pick up tomorrow with convenient stationery options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myerly's
N. Potomac
Ady
Glee Club Presents Two One Act Christmas Plays
Williamsport High School Glee Club stages A Night of Miracles this Thursday night. The Miracle of the Shepherd Boy features James Rider Oliver Britner Gwendolyn Kendle David Cole Jean Brewer Dale Anderson and Robert Snyder. Christmas Today and Tomorrow stars Robert Sisler Helen Cook Eugene Peed and Ruth Higgins with a 32 member supporting cast and 33 choir participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport High School Glee Club
James Rider
Oliver Britner
Gwendolyn Kendle
David Cole
Jean Brewer
Dale Anderson
Robert Snyder
Robert Sisler
Helen Cook
Eugene Peed
Ruth Higgins
Glee Club
William Fridinger
Ivy Myers
Monitor
Bible Class Christmas Party And Election At Hotel Patterson
The Fisher Bible Class held a Christmas party at Hotel Patterson after its regular meeting. A short business session followed with the election of new officers for the coming year. Members present included Mesdames Caton Souders Horn Ridenour Payne Donat Hoffman Mul Jenix Schmidt Collins Cramer Black Fiery Boyer Howell Schindie Havermill South Shupp Hess Paden Baker Shannon Wellinger Helm Underdonk Rhodes Wellinger and Mrs John Fisher the class teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher Bible Class
Hotel Patterson
Mesdames Lou Caton
Ben Souders
Nannie Horn
Mary Ridenour
Pauline Payne
Mary Donat
Hilda Hoffman
May Mul- Jenix
Julia Schmidt
Rosie Collins
Mildred Cramer
Tentia Black
Helen Fiery
Marguerite Boyer
Mary Howell
Pearl Schindie
Helen Havermill
Dot South
Olive Shupp
Catherine Hess
Gernie Paden
Edith Baker
Frances Shannon
Lillian Wellinger
Vivian Helm
Mabel Underdonk
Helen Rhodes
Helen Wellinger
John Fisher
Leitersburg Students Carol Before Christmas Break
Leitersburg school plans caroling by Tth and Sth grades through town to revive a local custom. On the last day, each class hosts a Christmas party and a school play The Nativity by Virginia Moffet is set for Thursday December 1. Christmas cards are advertised by Myerly's at 51 N Potomac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leitersburg
Virginia Moffet
Miss Fox Weds John T. Kraly in City Church Ceremony
Miss Belvie Fox daughter of Mrs R L Fox weds John Thomas Kraly of Kansas City Mo at St Paul Evangelical church last Monday night Rev Walter J Dice officiated Bride’s sister Mrs Clyde Grove attended The bride wore a navy blue two piece dress and carried red roses She is a Hagerstown High School graduate They will reside at 425 George Street
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Belvie Fox
R. L. Fox
Joan Thomas Kraly
Kansas City
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Walter J. Dice
Clyde Grove
Zonta Club Christmas Dinner Highlights Madonna and Child
The Zonta Club hosted its annual Christmas dinner at Hotel Patterson with Miss Mary A. Harter presenting a lecture on the Madonna and Child through the ages. Music by contralto Dotte McGraw and pianist Alice Quick complemented the program amid seasonally themed decorations and a charity gift of two gross ashtrays to Newton Baker Hospital.
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Mary A. Harter
Zonta Club
Hotel Patterson
Alice Edmonds
Ms Harter
Miss Harter
Dotte McGraw
Adam and Gounod
Alice Quick
Madonna
Christ
Katherine Schmidt
Electa Ziegler
Margaret Edmonds
Hotel Hamilton
Newton Baker Hospital
Mesdames
M. E. Hammond
H. C. Foster
Wy. A. Slopper
Ruby Yost
Curtis Turner
Julian Waddy
Howard Gardner
Rov. McNamee
E. B. Clark
Ray Reisman
Lillian Benchoff
Nan Lakin
Eleanor Brown Seaman
Nelle Clopper
Mary Miller
Marjorie Hayman
Alberta Mab- Ney
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Robert Muritz
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
Jean Leonard
Norfolk
David Leonard
West
Washington Street
Bernice Fearnow
South Mulberry Street
Harrisburg
J. L. Bent
Jb Shannon
West Franklin St
Spend
BR. J. Mowbray
Grover C. Swartz
David T. Wolfe
Hamilton Boulevard
L. J. Fogal
Chambersburg
William Koontz
Clarence Hose
George H. Thomas
New York
Anthony Davenport
South Prospect Street
G. P. Williams
Elwood Myers
Waynesboro
Ola Lavis
North Avenue
Roy Staubs
Leroy Street
Thomas Spigler
L. T. Dehart
Mitchell Avenue
Andrew J. Johnson
Greencastle
L. E. Gilbert
William Arthur Whitcomb, Jr
Robert Stripling
Washington, D. C
Nancy Ramacciotti
Potomac Street
Bon Secours Hospital
Janet Seal
University of Maryland
W. C. Seal
Mealey Parkway
Ardath Martin
Belles Plaine
Iowa
OH. Todd
Pennsylvania Avenue
University Hospital, Baltimore
Helene Curtis
Zotos Lustron
Anthony’s Beauty Salon
Professional Arts Bidz
Adv
Christag
Roney’s
World Globes
BOK
Bill and
Sochberg
Roney's
North
Travel Books
By Linda Holmes
Grange
Maryland Theate
S Hats
L. & B. Hat Shop
Northeast Cor. Public Square
Renlie
E. Wash. St
Lady Florence i
Frederic
Glick’s
Kreider
Glick’s Shoe Store
Williamsport High School
Bible Class
Miss Fox
John T. Kraly
Yale
Mia
Borwcten
Bentz & Dunn
Potomac
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