Local Social Notes and Hospital Updates
Fred Brungraber returns from Washington after the weekend trip. Connie Nave enters Washington County Hospital for treatment. Mrs Edward Oswald Jr confined at home with grippe. Mr and Mrs Max Travinger return to Warren after visiting relatives here and in Baltimore. Pvt William Marsh on furlough at home. Several patients discharged from Washington County Hospital include Mrs Pompei and others. Mrs William P Young confined at home with mumps. Richard L Clayton of Minneapolis visits South Prospect Street. Arthur G Arnold Jr and wife return from New York City and reside in Moller apartments. Arnold formerly Nell Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Travinger
Warren, Ll
Luther Travinger
Mary Travinger
Baltimore
Arthur G. Arnold, Jr
New York City
Moller Apartments
Arnold
Nell Thompson
Miss Leatherman Weds Mr. Martin in December Ceremony
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Annabelle Leatherman of Myersville to Charles S. Martin of Smithsburg. The ceremony occurred on Wednesday December 5 at St. Paul’s United Brethren parish house with Rev. F Berry Plummer officiating. The newlyweds will reside at the bride’s parents’ home for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabelle Leatherman
Elmer D. Leatherman
Myerssville
Charles S. Martin
Edgar B. Martin
Smithsburg
St. Paul’s
Local births listed from Washington County Hospital and beyond
Mr and Mrs Edgar Kemp of Carrollton avenue welcomed twin girls born November 9 at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Kemp formerly Miss Mildred Boward. Mr and Mrs G W Hammersla of Arlington Virginia announce a son born December 6 at Georgetown Hospital. Specialist and Mrs Birch Shepherd report a daughter December 11 at Collingswood New Jersey. Mr and Mrs Charles Whipp of this city celebrate a son born December 7 at Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Stelman T King of 725 King Street announce a son December 3 at Washington County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Kemp
Carrolton Avenue
Washington County Hospital
Kemp
Mildred Boward
G. W. Hammersla
Arlington
Georgetown Hospital
Georgetown
Hammersla
Birch Shepherd
Collingswood
N. J
Shepherd
Hagerstown
Charles Whipp
Stelman T. King
King Street
Dahlia Society Elects Officers for the Year
The Hagersonstown Ha gerstown Dahlia Society held its monthly meeting at the Y M C A electing officers for the coming year. H C Kuhn was named president with I Keller Shank as 1st vice president and Roy Polsgrove as 2nd vice president. Other officers include H R Ramsburg secretary, Mrs Wilbur Lewis assistant secretary, Charles W Zahn treasurer, and an executive committee led by A H Sherman. The evening included a Christmas party, gift exchanges, carols by Margaret Wyand, and Santa on a sleigh. Attendance prizes went to Blanche Lugar and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Dahlia Society
H. C. Kuhn
I. Keller Shank
Roy Polsgrove
H. R. Ramsburg
Wilbur Lewis
Charles W. Zahn
Oscar Moser
Horatio Wilhide
Margaret Middlekauff
D. A. Gossard
A. H. Sherman
M. B. Keener
Ada Hammond
Margaret Wyand
Santa
Newton D. Baker Hospital Charity Dance Aids G I Band
Five hundred men attended a hospital dance hosted by Newton D. Baker Hospital with Rotary Club leadership. G I Band provided music, wives of Rotarians served, and four fruit baskets were awarded as prizes presented by Max Fiery. Roy Danzer Sr. gave a closing talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. O
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Rotary Club
Martinsburg
William Tobias
G. I. Band
Max Fiery
Roy Danzer
Language Classes To Present Xmas Program At Hagerstown High
The Hagerstown High School foreign language classes will stage scenes from Christmas Far Away in the auditorium on Friday December 14 at 9 am. A comparison of American and Roman Christmas traditions opens the program with carolers and familiar tunes like March of the Kings and Noel performed by the high school orchestra. The French group will offer Christmas in America and in France, performed entirely by French language students, while the Spanish classes close the program with contrasts between Spanish speaking peoples and Christmas in the United States. Music, costumes, art, and staging are by the student body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown High School
America
France
Land
Shriners Plan For Christmas Dance
The Hagerstown Shrine Club prepares a Christmas dinner dance at Franklin Court Auditorium on Thursday December 27. Howard Gale and his Rejuvenated Orchestra will supply music for dancers as a turkey dinner is served and Santa Claus distributes gifts to each guest. Nobles and ladies should bring a ten cent gift. Expected attendees come from Clearspring Martinsburg Waynesboro Williamsport and Mercersburg with Roy B. Mowen as general chairman and a long list of assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
St Pauls Methodist Church Midweek Service Tonight
The St Pauls Methodist church holds a midweek service at 7 30 PM with speaker David W Lee on the subject Church Fellowship The church official board will meet at the regular time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Methodist Church
David W. Lee
Girl Scout Speaker To Be Miss Miller
Miss Elizabeth Miller physical education director at Woodland Way Junior High School will speak at the Girl Scout Leader's Association monthly meeting Thursday evening December 13 at 8 00 at the Girl Scout headquarters South Prospect Street Her topic is Games and Sports All members are urged to attend to discuss plans for Christmas caroling and the Girl Scout party
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Miller
Woodland Way
Girl Scout Leader’s Association
Girl Scout
South Prospec Street
Ralls honor daughter's 12th birthday party balance
Mr and Mrs Russell Ralls of Elm Street hosted a party for their daughter Bettys 12th birthday with guests including Mrs Mary Renner June Powell Jean Koogle Rose Mary Feighley Mary Ellen Jones Florine Kauffman Earl Barber Harry Gail Jeanne and Wilbur Ralls and Florence White Winchester. Christmas Eve dinner table lore featured Lithuanian straw under the cloth to symbolize the manger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Ralls
Elm Street
Betty
Mary Renner
June Powell
Jean Koogle
Rose Mary Feighley
Mary Ellen Jones
Florine Kauffman
Earl Barber
Harry Gail
Jeanne
Wilbur Ralls
Florence White
Winchester
Grey Ladies To Fete Patients Christmas Eve Dance
The Grey Ladies Corps assisted by the camp and hospital service committee will host a Christmas Eve dance for Newton D. Baker patients unable to spend the holiday at home. Local hostesses plus a Santa Claus patient will distribute gifts including apple bags, fruit cakes, and refreshments prepared by Homemakers Clubs. Donations from local groups and individuals funded the event and are acknowledged to ensure a joyous Christmas for the patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grey Ladies Corps
Camp and Hospital Service Committee
Newton D. Baker
Grey Ladies
Washington County
Santa Claus
Joseph Craig
Friendly Class of Christ Reformed Church
Queen Esther Chapter
Montsarada Grange
Veterans of Foreign War and Auxiliary
Western Maryland Transportation Department
Leitersburg Grange
Fred Wagner
George Updegraff
Meridian Club
Hospital Service Committee
C. TI. O
Many Expected In Art Exhibit at Washington County Museum
The 14th Annual Cumberland Valley art exhibition invites artists from Frederick to Winchester to submit works. Entry cards must be returned by January 1, 1946, with all entries received by January 14. Each artist may submit up to two works per medium. a jury will judge for entry and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley
Washington County
Frederick
Cumberland
Harrisburg
Winchester
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Hagerstown
Washington County Soil Conservation District Board Meeting
Routine business conducted at the Wash ington County Soil Conservation District meeting held in the Grice Building. County board members listed: G. William Gardenhour chairman Jacob Ankeney vice chairman Amos Reeder Austin McKee James H. Smith and Mark Miller secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Washington County Soil Conservation District
Grice Building
G. William Gardenhour
Jacob Ankeney
Amos Reeder
Austin McKee
James H. Smith
Mark Miller
Circle to Meet at First Baptist Church
The Livingston Circle of the First Baptist church will meet at the church on Thursday December 13 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston Circle of the
First Baptist Church
Miss Cleland Weds Roy B Wingerd
Miss Betty L. Cleland and Roy B. Wingerd wed at the First Christian Church parsonage in a quiet December ceremony officiated by Rev. William M. Norment. Bride wears pink wool dress, brown accessories, and a rosebud corsage. attendants include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cleland and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rogers. Reception at the Fouke home follows. guests include local family and friends. The bride, a Hagerstown High School graduate, works at Fairchild. Groom recently discharged after 21 months overseas. formerly with M. P. Moller Co. They will reside at the bride’s East Washington street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Betty L. Cleland
J. W. Fouke
Frank A. Cleland
Roy B. Wingerd
O. R. Wingerd
William M. Norment
Robert Cleland
Joseph Rogers
East Washington Street
James Presgrave
Robert Wingerd
Harry Hale
Edith Rhodes
Vi Beall
Doris Webster
Mildred Yowler
Clara Fouke
Rosemary Keplinger
Mary Marshall
Pearl Wolfe
Robert Lewis
Hagerstown High School
Fairchild
M. P. Moller Co
Wingerd
Miss Kershner to wed John L. Lyon
Mr and Mrs Frank H Kershner of 480 Mitchell Avenue announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Irene to John L Lyon of Long Island New York The ceremony will be held December 15 at the groom s home Lyon has recently been discharged from the U S Marine Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Kershner
Mitchell Avenue
Irene
John L. Lyon
Long Island
Mr. Lyon
U. S. Marine Corps
Co-Ed Group Will Resume Activities At Y
The Saturday Night Co-Ed Club will resume activities this Saturday night, Dec 15, at 8 o clock at the Y. Due to rapid growth, the group has been assigned more facilities including the auditorium, boys' game room, reading room, bowling alleys, swimming pool and large gymnasium. Membership tops 600, with weekly programs of table tennis, pool, billiards, games, swimming, basketball, volleyball, badminton and dancing. Open to boys and girls from 9th to 12th grades and up to 21 years old.
Lemon Juice Remedy for Rheumatic Pain Advised
A home remedy using Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice is claimed to ease rheumatic arthritis or neuritis pain within 48 hours. The ad promises a two week supply, a money back guarantee, and sale by druggists and Saulfman’s Cut Rate stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saulfman
Should I Marry Her Or Drop Her Like A Hot Potato
Advice column style reply stresses the man should end the relationship with the 24 year old woman described as scheming and opportunistic. The guidance warns the suitor to stay away and return to his original plans, urging strong resolve to resist temptation and avoid marrying her. The piece frames the woman as manipulative and emotionally harmful, urging the reader to heed Kipling’s tough counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Haworth
L.S
Kipling
Brazilians Feast on Christmas Eve Pancakes and Cod Cakes
Brazilians mark Christmas Eve with a feast featuring fluffy pancakes and cod fish cakes, while saving their famed cheesecake for Christmas.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred Brungraber
North Mulberry
Washington
Connie Nave
Dale Street
Edward Oswald, Jr
Grippe
William Marsh
H. C. Marsh
North Potomac Street
Charles Pompeil
Pennsylvania Avenue
Marvin W. Brown
West Franklin Street
Lester E. Hull
Greencastle
Paul Wagner
Boonsboro
Doris Marie Churchey
Salem Avenue
Jack D. Morris
John Street
Donald Cross
Elizabeth Street
John Sarce
Moller Avenue
Harry Guessford
South Locust Street
William P. Young
Long Meadow
Richard L. Clayton
Minneapolis, Minn
Robert B. Frank
South Prospect Street
Miss Leatherman
Mr. Martin
Rue Wicks
Joe Liggens
Ridenour
Lola
Meyers & Berkson
Franklin
Merle Norman Cosmetics
Colognes
Parfum
Renlie
Dahlia Society
Blanche Lugar
Lewis France
Bane Snyder
M. E. Cook
Florence Leatherman
Scene of Dance
Shriners Plan
Pope’s Beauty Shop
North Locust Street
H. E. Slocum
North Potomac St
Best Haven Chapel
Maidstone
Summit Ave
Hagerstown, MD
Miss Miller
Anthony
Sue May Lane
Charles Seth Lane
Assembly Club
Miss Lane
School of Costume Design
Boad
Virginia Potter
Gale’s
Vogue Beauty Shop Public Square
Gale’s Beauty Salon
N. Jonathan Street
Gibney’s
Miss Cleland
First Christian
Miss Kershner
Columbia
Pratt & Lambert Paints & Varnishes
Harry C. Garvin
N. Potomac St
Women’s Hats L. & B. Hat Shop
Northeast Cor. Public Sc
The
Daily Mail
Washington Post
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Fleisher’s
AWA
ACCA
Pope’s School
Marcels
J. Ralph Fiery
Franklin Street
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