Christmas Candlelight at Mercersburg Chapel Traditions
The Mercersburg Chapel hosts its annual Christmas Candlelight Service with Bry an Barker on the carillon guiding a formal Gothic setting. Candles glow beside stained glass, poinsettias brighten the altar, and the choir leads traditional carols and readings by Headmaster William C. Fowle, ending with Silent Night and a mood of peaceful reflection across the campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercersburg Academy
William T. Hamilton, Jr
Bryan Barker
Academy
Eric E. Harris
Harris
Libbie Powell
Reiling
William C. Fowle
Mr. Fowle
Bethlehem
Mount of Olives
President Roosevelt
Mr. Fowile
Manners Correct or Criticize in Private
A brief note urges private correction over public airing of mistakes to avoid ego harm. It argues that public shaming serves little purpose for any party and promotes restraint and discretion in addressing missteps. The message emphasizes tact and thoughtful response in public discourse.
Miss Campbell Weds Milton C Tegeler Jr in Home Ceremony
Miss Fila Marie Campbell daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas W Campbell of Downsville married Milton C Tegeler Jr son of Mr and Mrs Milton C Tegeler Sr of Hagerstown. The double ring ceremony occurred Friday at 7 30 PM at the Campbells home near Downsville with Rev Joseph Porterfield officiating. The couple will reside at 492 Liberty Street Hagerstown and both graduates of South Hagerstown High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fila Marie Campbell
Thomas W. Campbell
Downsville
Milton C. Tegeler, Jr
Milton C. Tegeler
Hagerstown
Thomas Campbell
Joseph Porterfield
Tegeler
Liberty Street
South Hagerstown High School
Cleveland Institute of Art
Western Reserve University
Mr. Tegeler
DeVry Institue
Potenrace Fidison Co
Dudes Dolls Hold Christmas Celebration
The Dudes N Dolls square dance club held a Christmas party at Pangborn School on a cold Saturday night. Regular caller Blackie Simmons led the evening with decorations, carols, and refreshments as members and guests enjoyed a festive event. The club’s new class finished a twelve week course and will join after workshop sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panthers School
Blackie Simmons
Kermit Hicks
Charles Fitz
Fred Uccellini
Ken Cochran
Dick Baumgardner
Lee Shank
Marold Burr
Frank Holzer
Frank Rhundson
Miss Uzelac Engaged To Mr Buhrman
Mr and Mrs Charles W Uzelac of Chewsville announce the engagement of their daughter Caroline Louise to Victor William Buhrman, son of Mr and Mrs Victor Wood Row Buhrman of Route 2 Myersville. Caroline is a North Hagerstown High School senior. Victor is a 1960 graduate of Middletown High School and works at Gladhill's American Service Station in Thurmont. An early fall wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W Uzelac
Chewsville
Caroline Louise
Victor William Buhrman
Victor Woodrow Buhrman
Route 2
Myersville
Uzelac
North Hagerstown High School
Buhrman
Middletown High School
Gladhill
Thurmont
Wetzel Johnston Betrothal Noted In Washington DC Era
Miss Wetzel daughter of Mr and Mrs A W Wetzel of 208 Jefferson Blvd and Dennis L Johnston son of Mr and Mrs F M Johnston of 1226 Frederick St announce their betrothal Miss Wetzel a 1962 graduate of North Hagerstown High School works for the U S Department of Health Education and Welfare in Washington D C Johnston a graduate student at Hagerstown Junior College. Wedding date has not been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
A.W. Wetzel
Jefferson Blvd
Patience T
Den
Nis L. Johnston
F.M. Johnston
Frederick St
Miss Wetzel
North Hagerstown High School
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Office of Education
Washington, D.C
Johnston
Hagerstown Junior College
Sally Shockey Bride of Barry Brown
Sally Ann Shockey of Waynesboro and Barry Eugene Brown of York wed on December 14 at First United Church York. The bride, a 1958 Waynesboro HS graduate and 1959 Maryland Medical Secretarial School alumna, worked in Baltimore before marriage. The groom, York William Penn HS graduate, Air Force veteran, now with Graphic Services Inc. York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Sally Ann Shockey
Robert ©. Shockey
Waynesboro
Route 4
Barry Eugene Brown
William Brown
First Eue
Waynesboro Area Senior
Maryland Medical Secretarial School
Baltimore
William Penn Senior High School
Air Force
Graphic Services Inc
Hairdressers Association Held Christmas Dinner Party
The Hagerstown Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association held its annual Christmas dinner at Tortuga Restaurant. President Lattie Ariz and Hazel Neibert hosted. Tables featured a nativity scene and Santa decorations. Members exchanged gifts and Drew Forrest won the door prize.
Catholic High Christmas Concert Set
Catholic High presents “Christmas Around the Fireplace” Sunday at Pangborn Memorial Auditorium at 7 am. Seventy-five choristers led by Sister Mary Jeanne D Arc will perform 13 carols with accompaniment by Ernestine Salgado and Vivian Trainor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tree Club
St. Maria Gareth High School
Mary Jeanne D'Arc
Pangborn Memorial Audatorium
David Guiney
Glee Club
Ernestine Salgado
Vivian Trainor
Jesus
Jn.solph
Betrothal of Waneta Charlene Davis to Rodeheaver
Mrs Norma J Davis announces the engagement of her daughter Waneta Charlene to Slanley Richard Rodeheaver son of Homer A Rodeheaver and wife of 208 Summer St The bride to be is a senior at North Hagerstown High School The groom is a 1962 graduate of South Hagerstown High School and works at Shireliffe Amoco Service Station in the city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma J. Davis
Potomac St
Waneta Charlene
Slanley
Richard Rodeheaver
Homer A. Rodeheaver
Summer St
Miss Davis
North Hagerstown High School
Rodeheaver
South Hagerstow High School
Shireliff
Amoco
Holiday events at the Country Club and New Year dances
The Country Club hosts a December holiday lineup with a Luncheon With Santa for 3 to 7 year olds this Saturday at noon, gifts and a special menu. reservations close Friday at noon. Evening buffet, dancing with Ted Alexander Orchestra, and the Hal Fet Effect menu follow. A semiformal junior dance December 27 and a New Year dance December 11 plus a New Year’s reception January 1 are also planned, with reservations urged and hats and noisemakers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Ted Alexander
Sevyen
Robert J. Roper
Carlo Pacitti
Endell
Phil Young
Dolls for Christmas Aid From Local Women
Mrs. Andrew K Coffman and Captain Iarle Gilbert lead a Salvation Army project dressing 288 dolls for underprivileged girls. Volunteers from Zion Lutheran Willamsport St Johns Lutheran Zion groups Hagerstown Zonta Club First Federal Savings and Loan Association Washington County Public Health nurses and Christian Church Downsville contributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew K. Coffman
Test
Iarle Gilbert
Salvation Army
Santa Claus
Christas
Santa Claus, Inc
Hagerstown Zonta Club
Zion Lutheran Church
Willamsport
St. Johns Lutheran Church
Business and Professional Women's Club
Washington County Public Health Department
First
Federal Savings and Loan Association
Ladies of the Christian Church of
Downsville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilmarth Jacobs
Calvin Coolidge
Mercersburg Chapel
Miss Campbell
Mr. Buhrman
Caroline Uzelac
Mr. Johnston
Miss Patience Wetzel
Sally Shockey
Bride of
Barry Brown
Hairdressers Association
Waneta Davis
Adet Nain
Mahes Phans Dui
Maryland
Crider Leather Goods
Cumberland Vallay
East
Franklin St
Dial
Oxford
Lexington Place
Dedcup
Lexington
Bruce Carson
Ace
Amit Thone SE
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