Patomac Edison Employees to Be Feted at Yule Party
The Patomac Edison Company holds a Christmas party Friday December 14 at the American Legion Hall. A children's party runs 6:30 to 8 with Santa, movies, and refreshments. Adults join at 8:30 with games, dancing to Johnny Knepper’s Orchestra, door prizes, and entertainment. Organized by the Hagerstown District Employees Association with president Jennings Dawson.
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Ala
Patomac Edison
American Legion
Johnny Knepper
Zorchestra
Jim Smith
E General
Virginia Stoner
Orpha Stock- Telager
Marlin Hill
John Hetzer
Jimmy SpWilson
Frank Coss
Alvin Goering
m_ Harp
Jim Brode
Ralph Gibney
C. J. Smith
Howard Rider
Hagerstown
Omission Corrected in Brownie Scout Investiture
The Brownie Scout Judy Lentz was omitted from the list of 24 young ladies invested into Troop 79 at Haven Lutheran Church. During Sunday ceremonies she officially became a Brownie. The local newspaper apologizes for the omission.
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Judy Lentz
Haven Lutheran Church
Miss Lentz
Birth notices from Washington County Hospital announce several newborns
Proud Mills announce John Gregory Mills born December 8 at Washington County Hospital. George and Lorraine Butts report Timothy Richard born December 5 at Washington County Hospital. George W Hill Jr and Judy McIntire announce daughter Jean Marguerite born December 10 at Vincent Pailelli Hospital Morgantown West Virginia. Kenneth Lee Toms and Janet Boward welcome son Kenneth Lee Jr born yesterday at Washington County Hospital. Harry P Campbell Jr and family report daughter Ann Elizabeth born December 8 at Washington County Hospital weighing seven pounds one ounce.
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John C. Mills
C Tear Spring
John Gregory Mills
Washington County Hospital
George Butts
Dogwood Drive
Greenberry Hills
Timothy Richard
Mer
George W. Hill, Jr
Jean Marguerite
Vincent Pailelli Hospital
Morgantown
West Vireoinia
Hill
Judy McIntire
Robert L. McIntire
Robert McIntire
Hallway
George W. Hill
St. James School
University of West Virginia
Kenneth Lee Toms
Boonsboro
Kenneth Lee, Jr
Toms
Janet Bowardes
Sharpsburg
Harry P. Campbell, Jr
Kenwood Drive
Ann Elizabeth
Susanne Geary to Wed William Holley in December Nuptials
Mr and Mrs Edward Geary of 1130 Hamilton Boulevard announce the engagement of their daughter Susanne Brubaker Geary to William McVean Holley son of Mr and Mrs John Holley of Rochester New York. The couple plans a double ring ceremony at St Marys Catholic Church on December 29 with Rev Patrick Coyne officiating. Ann Marie Wiebel will be maid of honor, Wanda Powell bridesmaid, Richard Shaughnessy best man, and ushers William Mundt and James Wawihorne.
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Edward Eugene Geary
Hamilton Boulevard
Susanne Brubaker Geary
Wiliam McVean Holley
John Holley
Rochester
New York
St. Mary’s High School
Hagerstown Junior College
Strayer Business College
Washington, D. C
Wagaman and Wagaman
Mr. Holley
Churchville-Chii Central High School
Rochester Technical Institute
U. S. Army Signal Corps
Washington County Roads Department
Patrick Coyne
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Geary
Ann Marie Wiebel
Wanda Powell
Richard Shaughnessy
Molley
William Mundt
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
James Wawihorne
German Youth To Talk At Hancock Church
Peter H Schester a 19 year old from Bad Aibling Bavaria will speak at Hancock Methodist Church Sunday evening December 16 at 730 pm He will discuss home customs and show slides including pictures of German churches The Youth Fellowship and Women's Society sponsor the program A social hour follows.He is a Lutheran guest of Mr and Mrs Edgar Weller of Hancock sponsor The Wellers son Carl served 27 months in Germany with the Army Security Division and met the youth and family in Germany Public is invited to attend.
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Peter H. Schester
Bad Aibling
Bavaria
Germany
Hancock Methodist
Youth Fellowship
Women's Society
Peter
New York City
Edgar Weller
Hancock
Weller
Carl
Army Security Division
Fire Company Of Funkstown Has Yuletide Affair
The Funkstown Volunteer Fire Company held a festive yuletide turkey dinner at the Funkstown Fire Hall with more than 200 attendees. Guests at the speakers’ table included County Commissioner George Fackler, Hagerstown Fire Chief John Hall, Funkstown Mayor Guy Hebb, and Mrs. Martin Ingram. Santa Claus distributed gifts, Leitersburg Grange served and decorated, and the event was declared an annual affair after a successful night.
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Funkstown
Martin Ingram
Fire Company
Leitersburg Grange
Santa Claus
Dick Howard
Miller
Lutheran Holiday Banquets Honor 1957 Officers
Lutheran classes held festive banquets featuring a Christmas story by Olive Ebersole and scripture lessons read by Dorothy Erickson. Hattie Ardinger led decorations. Louise Gower chaired programs. 1957 officers announced include Hilda Felts as president and Jane Rickard as retiring president.
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Jane Rickard
Janet Jessop
W. C. Huddle
Hattie Ardinger
Olive Ebersole
Morothy Erickson
Geraldine Snyder
Edith Downey
Betty Banzhoff
Grace Banzhoff
Elaine Banzhoff
Beulah Martin
Mary Coakley
Anna C. Grove
Florence
Laura Seath
HK. L. Fowler
J. G. Beard
C. A. M. Reichter
Margaret Chilcote
Besse Anderson
Loretta Teach
Joas Fowler
Frankie Doub
Richard Doub
McCauley
Cantata at Chewsville EUB Sunday Evening
Christmas cantata Memories of the Manger performed by Chewsville EUB Church choirs at 7:30 pm. Text by Elsie Dun Yale, music by Roy Nolte. Junior and Senior Choirs combine for multiple numbers with solos, duets, and diverse choral pieces. Public invited. directors and organist named.
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Chewsville E. U. B
Elsie Duncan Yale
Roy EL Nolte
Sandra Smith
Thomas Anthony
Kenneth Smith
D. Homer Kendall
Harvey Leisinger, Jr
Robert Hammersla
Shepherds
Son
An Guo
Phyllis Tracey
John Waltz
John Harshman
Donald Longanecker
Carrie Jones
Local Library Story Hour For Children
The Washington County Free Library hosts a story hour in the Children's Room on Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. This week’s tale Gillespie and the Guards follows three brothers with keen sight as a king offers a prize for who can defeat the guards in a riddle filled contest.
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Washington County Free Library
Gillespie
Dinner Served by Semper Fidelis Class Members
Mrs Loretta Teach Mrs Lydia Winters Mrs Phoebe Watson Miss Rosa Beckley Miss Pearl Charlton Miss Edith Flora and Ralph Thomas were part of a dinner served by members of the Semper Fidelis Class.
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Loretta Teach
Lydia Winters
Phoebe Watson
Rosa Beckley
Pearl Charlton
Edith Flora
Ralph Thomas
Discharged Patients From Washington County Hospital
Hospital records list multiple patients discharged Monday Sunday and Friday from Washington County Hospital including Jonnie Barnhart Waynesboro Janice Creeger Boonsboro Mary Hadley Beatrice Lewis Hagerstown Daniel Mulligan Natalie Sanders Lotle Smith Maugansville Helen Smith Doris Startzman Helen Teach Falling Waters WV John Baker Lorraine Barber Martinsburg Helen Bod Kin Mon Toe Cock Kathryn Cook Alice Crilly Williamso Mary Driver Earl Hoffman Bertha Hattel Diane Hudson Jean Izer Williamsport John Xoefauver Lynne Kendall Kay McCampbell Calvert Metz Keedysville Thelma Fortis Ethel Peacher Edna Potfenberger Cecil Pryor Richard Rockwell Catherine Rudesill Gerald Staley Dorothy Strausner Frances Wilson Virginia Wolf ensberger Maugansville Friday discharges include Cara Baker Dorothy Baker Richard Berklite Waynesboro John Byers Williamsport Brenda Castle Catherine Chaney Paul Dean Brunswick Ralph Dorand Betty Bunn Glenn Gebnel Mary Garland Binda Guessford Mary Henderson Evelyn Keebaugh Mary Jordan Donald Kaylor John Miller Richard Morganthall Mary Noe Troy Ory Waynesboro Melinda South Earl Spielman Robinwood Arthur Summers Rosetta Twigg Smithsburg John Worley 389 Mitchell Avenue
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Washington County Hospital
John T. Baker
Alexander St
Lorraine F. Barber
Martinsburg
W. Va
Helen M. Bod Kin
Glenwood Ave
Mon
Toe EB
Sherman Ave
Kathryn L. Cook
Baltimore
Alice D. Crilly
Williamsoo
Mary A. Driver
Funkstown
Earl H. Hoffman
Thurmont
Bertha A. Hattel
Manse Road
Diane
M. Hudson
E. Marber
Richard L. Rockwell
Mercersburg
Catherine E. Rudesill
Cannon Ave
Gerald C. Staley
Concord St
Dorothy A.strausner
Greencastle
Frances 1. Wilson
Sharpsburg
Virginia R. Wolfensberger
Maugansville
Cara E
Carolyn E
Roy ©. Baker
James Street
Dorothy Baker
Ridge Ave
Richard J. Berklite
Waynesboro
John H. Byers
Williamsport
Brenda K. Castle
Frederick
Catherine K. Chaney
Washington Ave
Paul W. Dean
Brunswick
Ralph ©. Dorand
Betty V. Bunn
S. Potomac St
Glenn E. Gebnel
Cavetown
Mary A. Garland
Binda J. Guessford
Mary J. Henderson
Pennsylvania Ave
Evelyn G. Keebaugh
Clear Spring
Mary ¥. Jordan
Donald G .Kaylor
Mulberry Ave
John L. Miller
Greentistle
Richard M. Morganthall
Potomac A
Mary Mi ‘Noe
Gordon Circle
Troy
Wiliamsport
Veldam
Stanley
Robinwood Drive
Arthur
Summers
Rosetta
Navy Mothers Club 533 Christmas Party Set
The Navy Mothers Club No. 533 holds a Christmas party on Thursday December 13 at 7 p.m. at Commander Molly Hall's home 908 Salem Avenue. All Navy mothers are invited and to bring a gift not exceeding $1 for exchange.
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Navy Mothers Club No. 533
Molly Hall
Salem Avenue
Navy
Personal Workers To Climax Season With Yule Tea
Members of the Personal Workers Class at the Church of the Brethren will sponsor a Christmas tea on Sunday December 16 at 2 30 PM. The event will be hosted by Mrs Blanche Wolfkill at 70 Broadway and will feature a secret sister gift exchange.
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Church of the Brethren
Blanche Wolfkill
Broadway
Homemakers To Air Radio Program December 13
The Washington County Homemakers will present a 15 minute radio broadcast on Thursday December 13 from 10 to 10 15 a m over Radio Station WARK. The program will feature delightful descriptions of Christmas customs in other lands.
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Washington County
WARK
Daughters Hold Monthly Henry Kyd Douglas Chapter Meeting
The Henry Kyd Douglas Chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy held its regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon with president Mrs. Henry Conrad presiding. Participants in the Christmas program included Mrs. Harry Zellers Mrs. Sailine Baker and I S Burkett. Hostess Mrs. O L Godlove served lovely refreshments.
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Henry Kyd Douglas
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Henry Conrad
Harry Zellers
Sailine Baker
Window Cleaning Advice for Shiny Home Facades
Sparkling windows enhance a well kept home and frequent washing helps maintain clarity. Hiring a window washing firm can save effort, and regular cleanings prevent grimy, streaked glass that dulls the house’s appearance.
Christmas Carols Featured By Local Hosts
Mrs Raymond R Tewalt and Mrs Harry Hehn lead a small group spurred by festive carols as they prepare a community program interspersed with Christmas songs.
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Raymond R-Tewalt
Harry. Hehn
Will Dartich Pate
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