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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1945
Page
4
A crowded social column lists Miss Louise Johnson and other residents moving through Washington County Hospital, with many discharged or visiting relatives for Christmas. Entries include Lt. Carrol Reed USNR, Lt. James Spielman USNR, and Mrs. E. D. Chapman among others with home towns from Smithsburg to Philadelphia. Also noted are recoveries, separations from the WAC, and travel for weddings and holidays.
Mr and Mrs Robert K Ardinger Jr Williamsport announce the birth of son Ronald William born Sunday December 16 at Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs R G Ambrose Church Street announce birth of daughter Yolanda LaRay on December 4 at Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Victor Shaw Jr Big Pool celebrate birth of daughter December 17 at the Washington County Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Beard of Smithsburg Maryland announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Jeannette Beard to James Before Heefner son of the late Mrs James Heefner Waynesboro Pennsylvania. The wedding will take place in the near future.
Miss Dorothy Ingram daughter of Mr and Mrs William Ingram Hancock marries Leo Michael Berkeley Springs West Virginia in a double ring ceremony at St Peters Catholic Church officiated by Rev Fr R P Kelly. The couple left for a honeymoon after a dinner at the bride’s home. Mrs Michael a Hancock High School graduate class of 1940 has worked at Trimmers five and ten. The groom recently discharged from the United States Navy.
Mrs S Earl Over, president of the Xi chapter Beta Sigma Phi, will host the group at her Bridgeport home on Wesley Drive Friday December 28. A warm reception and holiday entertainment with gift exchanges among the secret sisters and games are planned.
The Philathea class of Washington Square Methodist Church held its annual Christmas party on Thursday December 13 in the church social hall. A banquet was served by Mrs Thelma Bleyer. Audrey Angle sang a solo and Mrs LeFew retold the Christmas Story before carols. Pollyanna gifts were exchanged and a brief business meeting followed. Attendees included Mabel French Josephine Rummell Jeanne Wilson Ruth Tewart Marie Kriz Charlotte Giles Hazel French Genevieve Russell Lucille Brunner Thelma Bloyer Catherine Anderson Geneva Bock Catherine Barger Blossom Wagner Audrey Angle Violet Barker Rev LeFew Harris Rebecca and Charles LeFew.
Miss Edna Sue Hendry of Tampa and Fort Myers marries Captain Charles Willis Hammond USAAF at St Andrews Episcopal Church Tampa. She is active with Red Cross and Junior League, he served with the 8th Air Force in England and has gone on terminal leave. A reception follows at the Tampa Women's Club.
The Berean Class of Christ Reformed Church postpones its January 2 gathering due to illness among members. The next meeting is rescheduled for January 9 at Washington Square Methodist Church.
A study questions whether parrots truly know the meanings behind their words, noting that while they mimic phrases, evidence for abstract understanding remains inconclusive and debated among experts.
Mrs Donald Mintzer formerly Gladys Abshire of 646 Potomac Avenue has passed her national exams to become a registered nurse. She earned a Bachelors from the University of Maryland after three years at University Hospital Baltimore where she received two class awards. She pledged Delta Delta Delta at Maryland and recently returned from Monterey California where her army doctor husband was stationed before deployment. She plans to rejoin University Hospital when civilian travel is possible and will join her husband.
Esther Margaret Scheck daughter of Mr and Mrs George F Scheck will wed Lt Francis Stengle son of Mrs Adam Stengle of New York City in a nuptial Mass at St Marys Catholic Church on Saturday December 29 at 10 30 in the morning. Miss Erna Stengle of New York City will be her only attendant brother George H Scheck will be the best man Ushers include William Hanafin Baltimore and Lt James Stump USNR A small reception will follow at Hotel Hamilton due to a recent death in the family a party for the bride elect is planned for December 22 at Raven Heights hosted by Miss Mary Frances Martin.
Mr and Mrs Ernest H Reed of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Irene to Lt Edwin Evan McNeil U S Army Air Corps son of Rear Admiral and Mrs W J McNeil formerly of Hagerstown The marriage is set for December 27 at Mt Vernon Place Methodist Church Washington at p m
North Carolina textile mills consume about one fourth of all cotton used in the United States, highlighting the state's pivotal role in national cotton demand and the fiber trade.
Regular meeting of the Girl Scout Leaders' Association at the Woman's Club reviewed plans for caroling on December 21 meeting at 7 15 p m and a hostesses event at Presbyterian Church with cookies and cocoa. The Vic ary Collection of Canned Goods will aid UN relief efforts and several troops reported new members, rank advances, and Christmas activities through December 21.
The troop entertained at a party hosted by Mrs Dana Horst and Mrs Leola Miller. Refreshments and games followed. Sue Huskel taught Christmas songs and singing games. Helen Sentner and Florence Collins hosted a birthday party for their daughters Patricia Sentner Janet and Janice Collins, who are members.
Troop 18 with leaders Mrs. Thomas Park and Mrs. Hubert Poole held a surprise party for the girls on Friday December 14. Mrs. Helen Poole guided the First Aid course and the girls prepared a Christmas basket project for a local family.
Miss Ethel Daubert and Doris Woodin will lead Troop 19 as Mrs. Robert Cartee, president of the Washington County Girl Scout Council, conducts the investiture service on December 19. New members include Patsy Schmidt, Phyllis Jean Beall, Gwendolyn Baker, Patsy Vaughn, Loretta Kretzer, Virginia Griffith.
The American Legion Auxiliary holds its annual Christmas party at eight o'clock in the Legion Home with gift exchange and refreshments. The group decorates for the season and leads several charity projects including gifts for 29 veterans at Sabillisville and 25 children, plus donations to Perry Point and Newton D. Baker Hospitals.
The Sub-contract and Procurement departments of Fairchild Aircraft Corp will hold a combined office Christmas gathering on Friday December 21. Decorations include small trees and seasonal ornaments. William Paxton will serve as Santa Claus and distribute gifts. Program committee members are Mrs. Jane Smith, Miss Joan Shrader, Miss Juanita Travinger, and Miss Mary Stnyer.
The U A W C I O Women’s Auxiliary Local 271 will hold a Christmas party on Wednesday December 19 at o’clock in the club rooms. All members to bring a gift not exceeding one dollar. Gifts for Newton D Baker Hospital were collected at the last meeting. Mrs. Freda Grimes won the door prize. New members Madeline Ridenour and Arvella Harper were initiated.
The Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its Christmas party Monday evening December 17 at 8 p m in the club room on South Potomac Street. The room was decorated for the season with Madeline Snyder dressed as Santa Claus joining guests Jane Henson Dorothy Heckman Evelyn Heckman Margaret Snyder Madeline Snyder Roberta Haines Sarah Blume Mildred Bishop Doris Madden Zelda Ridge Zoe Shannon Cosette Young June Barnhart Mrs Jane Smith and adviser Mrs Crown O Diehl.
The Women’s Bible Class of St Mark’s Lutheran Church will host its annual Christmas party in the church basement on Thursday evening December 20 starting at 7 30. A delightful program begins at 8 15 with hostesses Mrs Thomas Sensenbaugh and Mrs John Wiley coordinating the evening’s entertainment.
John V. Waggoner of Hagerstown and Hazel V. Burkholder of State Line Pa were issued a marriage license in Frederick.
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