Engagement of Carol Long to Pennington Planned
Mr and Mrs Longacre announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Carol Doub Long to T Phelps Pennington son of Mrs Franklin R Bigham of Gettysburg Pa. Miss Long a Hagerstown High School graduate attends Gettysburg College and is a Chi Omega member entering her senior year in February. Pennington a Gettysburg College senior, will graduate soon and is a member of the college community. A summer wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Doub Long
T. Phelps Pennington
Local residents return from travels and Navy furloughs
Mr and Mrs Russell L Rowe and Mr and Mrs Charles A Wat King have returned home after several days in New York City. Mrs Jay Miller of Charleston Went Virginia visits her mother Mildred Ramacciotti at 422 Virginia. Mr and Mrs Richard C Snyder and two sons Richard C and Robert Lee return to Baltimore from visiting relatives here. Master Robert Snyder stayed with Mr and Mrs Daniel S Sowerset during home construction. Snyder works as secretary to Vice President Lellich of Western Maryland Railway in Baltimore. Larry Holbert Jack Wells from Greencastle and Ronald Koontz Thomas Erelt from State Line are on Navy short furloughs at their homes. A brisk 30 minute walk in fresh air praised for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell L. Rowe
Charles A. Wat- King
New York City
Jay Miller
Charleston
Virginia
Mildred Ramacciotti
Richard C. Snyder
Richard C
Robert, Lee
Baltimore
Robert Snyder
Daniel S. Sowersert
Terrage
Me. Snyder
Lellich
Western Maryland Railway
Larry Holbert
Jack Wells
Greencastle
Ronald Koontz
Thomas Erelt
State Line
Navy
Evening Group Hosts Newcomers in Christmas Party
Members of the Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club hosted a Christmas party at the American Legion Home last evening. About fifty five attended with dancing games and humorous gifts. Tables showcased Christmas greens and candles while a needy family was adopted for Christmas with gifts and staples. Mrs Robert Gamble was program chairman and Mrs William Herschenrother planned games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome Wagon Newcoers Club
American Legion
Robert Gamble
William Herschenrother
Griffith Burden Betrothal Told At London Party
A London party announced the engagement of Valerie Joyce Burden with Airman Second Class Carl Richard Griffith of Keedysville. Griffith, Boonsboro High School 1955 graduate, serves with the Strategic Air Command in London and plans to return to the United States in August. The wedding is set for March 2 in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Joyce
Carl Richard Griffith
Dallas N. Griffith
Keedysville
Griffith
Boonsboro High School
Stragetic Air Command
London
United States
Chewsville PTA Set for Thursday Meeting and Program
The Chewsville Parent Teachers Association will meet Thursday December 13 at 7 45 PM in the school. A Christmas program follows a brief business session with guest speaker Reverend Richard H Fehner of the Cavetown Reformed Church. Parents and friends are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chewsville
Parent-Teachers Association
Richard H. Fehner
Cavetown
Greenberry Hills Homemakers Club Christmas Party
Members of the Greenberry Hills Homemakers Club held their first Christmas party at Lincolnshire School cafetorium. A covered dish feast featured ham escalloped potatoes and numerous desserts amid festive decorations and a Santa centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenberry Hills
Homemakers Club
PTA At Pangborn To Hear Chorus At Meet Thursday
The Pangborn Elementary School PTA will meet at 7:30 PM on Thursday December 73 at the school. After the business session a chorus from South Hagerstown High School under Mrs Amelia T Daniels will perform with Miss Nancy Nunemaker as accompanist. Members and prospective members are urged to attend and refreshments will be served by the hospitality committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pangborn Elementary School
Parent-Teachers Association
South Hagerstown High School
Amelia T. Daniels
Nancy Nunamaker
New Scout Pack in Sharpsburg Hosts November Meet
Sharpsburg Cub Scout Pack 41 sponsored by the Sharpsburg Parent-Teacher Association held its second monthly meeting on November 8 at Sharpsburg School. Den leaders guided activities, Jack Arant served as Cubmaster with Jack Comb assisting. The theme Life in Puerto Rico featured handmade instruments and a skit. Joe Rhodes earned his bobcat pin, Den 2 won a attendance award, and Bernice Brackett assisted. Refreshments followed the closing ceremony and the next meeting will feature Christmas in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scout Park 41
Sharpsburg
Harry Hull
David Lent
Grafton Smith
Jack Arant
Lie Pack Anskihe
Jack Comb
Tire
Alan
Puerto Rico
Fach‘den
Joe Rhodes
Oscar
Den
Bernice Brackett
Cubs
America
Little Liz Styles Last Year's Dress For Fun
Little Liz explores how women reuse last year’s dresses for new looks. The trend highlights creativity and sustainable fashion among young shoppers.
Various Events On Calendar For St. John's Women
United Lutheran Church hosts a week of activities for St John’s women with a Christmas program at 7:30 p.m. led by Mrs Frank Wiehe and committee. Circles meet Wednesday. Circle 2 at 1:30 p.m. in Lidder League room led by Mrs Iwan Tagg. Circle 4 at 7:20 p.m. at Mrs Charles Scharf’s home with Mrs Lee Rice as reader. Babysitters provided by Circle 1. Transportation from church at 7:18 p.m. for Circle 4 meeting at Mrs Robert McCauley’s home. Leaders Mrs Jordan Beane and Mrs Henry Pitzer discuss “Everywhere Christmas Tonight.” All parish ladies invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Lutheran Church
Women
St John's Lutheran Church
Frank Wiehe
Circle 2
Lidder League
Iwan Tagg
Circle 1
Circle
Helen Harms
Charles Scharf
North Colonial Drive
Lee Rice
Circle 4
Robert McCauley
Potomac Avenue
Jordan Beane
Henry Pitzer
St. John's Parish
Local births announced in Washington County Hospital notices
Proud parents announce multiple births with weights and dates at Washington County Hospital. Cynthia Marie Miller born November 24 weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces to Mr and Mrs Benson Miller of 211 South Prospect Street. Eugene John Collins Jr born December 7 weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce to Mr and Mrs Eugene J Collins Jr of Hagerstown Route 3. Philip Lynn Kersh born December 5 weighing 9 pounds 1 ounce to Mr and Mrs Homer E Kersh. Karen Marie Byrd born December 8 weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces to Mr and Mrs W Wayne Byrd of 1240 Wayne Avenue. Vicki Nichelle Wachter born December 10 weighing ? pounds ? ounces to Mrs Charles Wachter, city resident, plant’s late Charles Richard Wachter. Howard Martin Stoffman born December 10 weighing 8 pounds 14 ounces to Mr and Mrs Charles E Stoffman of Virginia Avenue. Mrs Hoffman, formerly Gladys Sparks of Ashland Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson Miller
South
Prospect Street
Cynthia Marie
Washington County Hospital
Eugene J.collins
Hagerstown
Eugene John
Collins
Joan _Malamphy
This City
Homer E. Kersh
Philip Lynn Kersh
W. Wayne Byrd
Wayne Avenue
Karen Marie
Charles BR. Wachter
Hager Street
Vicki Nichelle
Charles Richard Wachter
Wachter
Janice Shifler
Earl M. Shifler
Charles E. Stoffman
Virginia Avenue
Howard Martin
Hoffman
Gladys Sparks
Ashland
Kentucky
Women’s Guild Christmas Program At Home Church
The Women’s Guild of Salem Evangelical Free Church presented its annual Christmas program on December 4 at 7 20 pm at Homewood Church on Williamsport Pike. Mrs Lawrence Strunk led the devotion. Cora Johnston narrated a color film Christmas Story. Choir directed by Mrs Paul Binkley performed. Carrie Lahman read The Christmas Miracle. Children gave recitations. Rev Mark Wagner offered thanks on behalf of guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Guild
Salem
Carrie Lahman
Mark Wagner
Bonneau and Staley Engagement Announced in Dartmouth
North Dartmouth Massachusetts announces the engagement of Janice Linda Bonneau to Richard Edwin Staley. Janice is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Bonneau of North Dartmouth. Richard is the son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Staley of 2 Green Street. Janice attended local schools and a secretarial program. Richard is a Hagerstown High School graduate and serves in the United States Navy aboard the USS Roberts. A December 30 wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Bonneau
North Dartmouth
Massachusetts
Janice Linda
Richard Edwin Staley
Lewis Staley
Green Street
Miss Bonneau
Cambells
Staley
Hagerstown
Local Girl To Enter Maryland Medical School
Mr and Mrs J R Wharton of Glenside Avenue announce their daughter Penny Wharton has been accepted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She will join the entering freshman class in September 1957 to pursue the degree Doctor of Medicine with a planned specialty in obstetrics and gynecology. Miss Wharton is a senior at Western Maryland College Westminster and graduates with honors in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Wharton
Glenside Avene
Penny Wharton
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Miss Norton
Lodge Dinner Set by Ruth Rebekah No 5 Williamsport
Ruth Rebekah Lodge No 5 of Williamsport will hold its annual Christmas dinner tonight at 6 30 at the Halfway Fire Hall. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Rebekah
Williamsport
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Little Liz
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Richard Staley
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