Local Social Notes Highlight Births and Visits Across Town
Mrs. John E. Mirimick and son Johnny with A’s Florence Minnick return from Rome visiting Philadelphia Wilmington and Jenkatl. Ja E Roeche James Wer in D C with Mr. Beeche ter. Seaman Paul Hoses ehant Marine stationed in Alaska. weather below zero. Births announced including Beebeccan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kuhlin. Kall couple announce daughter. Holloway family welcomes son. Obituary/ hospital notes from Washington County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Mirimick
Johnny
Florence Minnick
Rome
Ph Phia
Wilmington
Dot
West PL Wolfe
Jenkatl
Fred A. Ostreet
Washington County Hospital
Joh
Baltimore Street
Christmas Party For Beginners Class at Washington Square
The Cradle Roll and Beginners department of Washington Square Methodist Sunday School hosts a Christmas party this Saturday December 16 at 2:00 PM in the Sunday school room. Children enjoy games stories and refreshments follow. Dr. Paul E Holdcraft will address parents and friends after the children's party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Square
Local Woman Marine Studies Airplane Plans at Norman AMM School
Pvt. Frances Lucille Cox, former Smithsburg resident and now a Woman Marine, trains at the Aviation Machinist Mate's School in Norman Oklahoma. The course covers propeller hubs to rudders, engines, and live-plane procedures, aiming to prepare women for operation and maintenance duties though not full mechanics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Lucille Cox
Smithsburg
Aviation Machinist Mate
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Norman
Oklo
Nesbitt Cox
Pvt
Cox
Stanger
Awards At J. C. Dance and Junior Chamber Inductions
At last night s event held in Commerce the Junior Chamber of Commerce presented awards to Herbert Logsdon Paul Morst J Kiegsley Noel and James Wales for first second and third prizes. A reception followed with food and dancing while new members welcomed included Wenneih K Linn Carl M Mann William Tomes Richard E Kiesey A Ray Ruth Robert R Fleigh Patrick J Duffy Jr Frank Bowman Earl Shank Charles C Grice Earl L Runner Jr H Ronald Blickenstaff Edwin T McClanahan Henry T Walker B Albert Hanpel J Dave Clopper Roy N Powers Dan Webster Weller Rohnert L Braus and George H Kitzmiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thir Foun
Herbert Logsdon
Paul Morst
J. Kiegsley Noel
James Wales
Buret
Dane
al Gruber
John Colton
Chamber of Commerce
Wenneih K. Linn
Carl M. Mann
William €. Tomes
Richard E. Kiesey
A. Ray Ruth
Robert R. Fleigh
Patrick J. Duffy
Jr. Frank
Bowman
Earl Shank
Charles C. Grice
Earl L Runner, Jr
H. Ronald Blickenstaff
Edwin T. McClanahan
Henry T. Walker
B. Albert Hanpel
J. Dave Clopper
Roy N. Powers
Dan Webster Weller
Rohnert EL. Braus
George H. Kitzmiller
Rebekah Lodge Plans Christmas Dinner
The Mary Young Rebekah Lodge will hold its regular meeting on Friday, December 15 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be followed by the annual Christmas party. Members should bring two covered dishes, and secret sisters will be revealed. Those unable to bring gifts should send them. The party committee is led by Mrs. Carrie Murray with several assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Young Rebekah Lodge
Carrie Murray
Data Bauchman
Rush Ridge
Sara Beyard
Addie Spessard
Pearl Lowman
Edith Dorman
Miss Conley Shower Honors Bride-to-be at Crystal Party
Miss Conley, connected to Lieut. Commidr. Richard Mumma of Washington, was honored at a crystal shower and bridge party hosted by Mrs. Robert G. Fwist at 329 Reynolds Avenue. Pink and blue decor with flowers highlighted the evening as bridge prizes went to Mrs. J Norman Prifer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marin Contry
Richard Mumma
Washington, D.C
Robert G. Fwist
Rer Heme
Reynolis Avenue
J. Norman Prifer
Coniey
William (. Conley
Frank Cloen
James Robert
Charles Mumina
Sinead
Wiilhind
Bodiummaker
Poon Cost
Kewsted
Charles Newteel
Frank W. Koelsretter
William C. Warbier
Tia Will Edward Setser
Dean J
Circle to Meet at Bo Kemp Home Tonight
The Livingston Circle of the First Baptist Church will hold a meeting tonight at 7 30 oclock at the home of Bo Ol Kemp, 452 Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
First Baptist Church
Bo OL. Kemp
Farewell Party For Army Bound Son Manspeaker
Henry Manspeaker son of Mr and Mrs Marshall Manspeaker was honored at a farewell gathering at his home before he leaves for the Army on December 26. Guests included extended family and friends from the Manspeaker and related families such as the Greenes King Ish and Runkles clans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Manspeaker
Marshall Manspeaker
Halfway
Young Manspeaker
William Manspeaker
R.F. Greene
Richard Manspeaker
Daniel King
Robert Gish
Howard Manspeaker
M. J. Manspeaker
Kenneth Shank
Ethel Colvin
Nellie , Golgiss Ann Manspeaker
Truman Myers
Charles Runkles
Dahlia Society Elects Officers At Hagerstown Meeting
The Hagerstown Dahlia Society elected officers for the coming year at a recent YMCA meeting. President H. C. Kuhn and others were chosen along with an executive committee. A new member joined, an attendance prize was awarded, and a Christmas party followed with music and gift exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Dahlia Society
YMCA
H. C. Kuhn
Roy Poisareve
I. Heller Shank
Hh Kk. Ramsburg
Wilker Lew
Charles W. Zann
A. H. Sherman
D. A. Gossard
Robert
Brandenburg
Samuel Davidson
Kuhn
Santa Claus
H. K. Ramsburg
Oscar Moser
Fred Gable
Mary Price
Clarence Gerrard
Mary Baker
Dr. Blessing
Abs. J. B. Powles
Hood College Announces Postwar Gym and Pool Project
President Henry J. Stahl said Hood College will build a gymnasium and swimming pool costing about $200000 once funds and materials are ready. Architect Jens Fredrick Larson plans the facility, which will include stage and auditorium space for assemblies and events. Over $55000 is already available with donations from alumnae and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Stahl
Hood College
Jens Fredrick Larson
Association of American Colleges
Joseph Henry Apple
Hood
Coblentz Tall
The
Athletic Association
Senior Council to Hold Yale Party in Washington County
The Washington County 4-H Council will hold its Christmas party Thursday evening December 28 at 7 p.m. in the old post office building on Summit Avenue. Mrs. Fred Ernst chairs the party and Miss Margaret Towery heads the recreation committee. Attendees are asked to bring a ten cent gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County 4-H Council
Post Ofice
Summit Avenue
Fred Ernst
Margaret Towery
New Sorority Organized at Shepherd College
A new Alpha Sigma Tau chapter was formed in Shepherdstown West Virginia with Miss Elizabeth Millard presiding. Officers include Virginia Koontz Casey president Katherine Hodges Wilt vice president Ruth Seibert recording secretary Edith Frye Bland corresponding secretary Margaret Smith Farnsworth chaplain Evelyn Ellis historian and Lorrain Russell treasurer. Committees cover collegiate chapter scholarship loan program membership social service courtesy and yearbook. Founders Day buffet honored Chi Chanter of Shepherd College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Sigma Tau
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Elizabeth Millard
Chi Chanter
Shepherd College
Virginia Koontz Casey
Katherine Hodses Wilt
Ruth Seibert
Edith Frye Bland
Margaret Smith Farnsworth
Evelyn Ellis
Lorrain Russell
Katherine Grove
Virginia Howard
Katherine Hodges Wilt
Catherine Butts
Christine Hunter
Phoebe Wilson
Margaret Shockey Payne
Chi
Red Cross Outlines Plans At Washington County Meeting
At Hotel Alexander the Washington County Red Cross chapter unveiled the year’s broad goals including 10 000 surgical dressings and 64 kit bags for Newton D Baker Hospital, coats shorts and dresses for refugees, and a push to meet quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Red Cross
Hotel Alexander
Leslie W. Manners
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Manners
Focal Chanter
C. J. Darby Honored At Birthday Party
Mrs. C J Darby entertained friends at a party honoring her husband’s 37th birthday at their home last Sunday. A fried oyster and tenderloin dinner was served with a large birthday cake. Entertainment featured Mr Lightner on the mouth organ. guests included Sam Fowler Harold Cosgrove Pvt Ignatius Drury Mrs Sailes Mrs Hauck Miss Erma and Mr Lightner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Darby
Lightner
Sam Fowler
Harold Cosgrove
Pvt
Ignatius Drury
Sailes
Hauck
Erma
Meridian Club Speaks On You at Monthly Meeting
The Meridian Club met at the Women's Club with hostess Margaret Ewald introducing Dr. QO Langrail, Wash ington Conference district superintendent, who spoke titled You about overcoming timidity. Dr. Maude Hayman delivered a Christmas message, Fray Giovanni's 1513 letter was read, Martha McGraw sang I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas, and festive table decor reflected the season. Guests included Mrs Langrall and Misses Marjorie Hayman and Mary Beard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian Club
Women's Club
Margaret Ewald
QO. Langrail
Washington Conference of the Methodist Church
Langrall
Maude Hayman
Fray Giovanni
Martha McGraw
QO. Langrall
Marjorie Hayman
Mary Beard
Junior Music Club Presents Carol Program Saturday
The Antietam Street School Choristers led by Miss Marian Gettings and Miss Helen Curfman perform Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Women's Club auditorium with English German and Polish carols including Here We Come A Caroling and Marys Lullaby a Christmas story As a Little Child and notes on Beethoven Tarler birthdays December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antietam Street
Marian Gettings
Helen Curfman
William AL [Nittan
Beethoven
Jean Tarler
Eloise Stetfey
Chapter meeting of Henry Rich Douglas DUCD
The Henry Rich Douglas Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet Friday afternoon December at 2 30 o clock at the home of Mrs Walter Byron Stehl South Prospect street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
Henry Rich Douglas
United Danghters of Confederacy
Walter Byron Stehl
South Prospect Street
Aprons Trend From Kitchen Utility To Fashion Accessory
Aprons move from simple housework gear to stylish items as designers and manufacturers offer varied styles. Local stores showcase waterproof mother daughter sets in pink or blue, pastel sateen halves, frothy plastic pieces, and glazed fabrics like chintz and gingham. Prices reach about ten dollars in larger city departments, with pockets, coverage, and novelty touches such as ruffled bibs and pincushions.
Local Shops Offer Bright New Aprons for Gift Ideas
Shoppers will find a variety of gay new aprons at area stores and it remains a bright idea to buy a practical gift. Space for scissors needles thread and scraps sits in a handy spot, making apron shopping easy for all.
Church Society Meet Held By Triangle Missionary Group
The Triangle Missionary Society of the First Christian Church met at Mrs. Mary Garrish's home in Williamsport Tuesday evening. A Christmas program framed the meeting, then a business session and entertainment followed. Refreshments served to a list including Elizabeth Berard, Dorothy Middlekauff, Lillian Black, Delores Davis, Rosalie Boward, Iris Wiebe, Lois Wieber, Joyce Foreman, Peggy Lease, Gloria Eaton, Jean Sumters, Patsy Kregle, Dorothy Bowers, Ardella McKee, Reese Davis, Bob Harris, Hoh Sweigert, Victor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triangle Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
Mary Garrish
Williamsport
Elizabeth Berard
Dorothy Middlekauff
Lillian Black
Delores Davis
Rosalie Boward
Iris Wiebe
Lois Wieber
Joyce Foreman
Peggy Lease
Gloria Eaton
Jean Sumters
Patsy Kregle
Dorothy Bowers
Ardella McKee
Reese Davis
Bob Harris
Hoh Sweigert
Victor
Local Names Recap From Community Notices
Reading of names includes Bowers Erston Newcomer Fran McKee Dixie Stenger Marsi Stenger Mrs Mary Garrish M Norment Mrs Fouke and Charles umma listed among residents and attendees in a local notice roundup detailing community figures and household heads.
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Ja. E. Roeche
James Wer
Spent Sever, D. C
Beecheter
Ches
Seare Fee
Paul Hoses
Ehant
Wayman Wells
Newton Po
Bakey
Mrs. Raymond Waters
Karpers Ferry
American Institute of Laundering
Neou Haven
Saessrant Ees
Women’s Hats
L. & B. Hat Shop Northeast Cor. Public Square
Renlie
E. Wash. St
Woman Marine
Hagerstown, Me
J. C. Dance
Fountain Head
Rebekah Lodge
Wanda McKay
Miss Conley
Son
Dahlia Society
Tony Karamanos
Alexander
Hotel Patterson
New
Red Cross Maps
Arthur Bantisti
Aldes
Iffth
James Cannon
David Teaver
Gallon Club of Blood Donors
J. C. Fylde
O. Langrail
Rachel Willis
Jane Strevie
Gloria Garver
Laura Statin
Janet Neikir
Caroline Olson
John Zentmyer
Esp
Deno Helene Curtis
Zotos Lustron
Henutiriane
Anthony
K. P. Glamor
Church Society
Nvices VarpoRu
Selby Arch Preservers
Bentz and Dunn
House OF Shoes
North Potomac
U. S
PEN
R. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
Washington Street
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