Greenberry Hills Club Hosts Second Christmas Party
Greenberry Hills Homemakers Club held its second Christmas party at Washington Square Methodist Church on December 11. Members enjoyed a candlelit center, festive decorations, games, carols, and a Santa distributions, with gifts to the president and guest. The gathering included members from nearby clubs and announced future meeting changes. The report also notes an engagement: Constanza Louise Jones to Patrolman Robert Luther Grimsley, with wedding date pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenberry Hills
Emory Taylor
Ests Ca
Lawrence Fitzwater
Martin Spessard
Mildred Perham
John Lacy
David F. Jones
E. Franklin Street
Constancs Louise
Robert Luther Grimsley
John D. Grimstey
Potomac Street
Jones
South Hagerstown High School
Grimsley
North Hagerstown High School
U. S. Air Force
Hagerstown City
Fidelis Class Christmas Party at Leitersburg Lutheran
Twenty nine members of the Fidelis Class at Leitersburg Lutheran Church held their annual Christmas party in the church social room. Mrs Delores Cowan led a brief meeting and gifts were exchanged by secret sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelis
Leitersburg Lutheran Church
Delores Cowan
Nancy Stoner
Stoner
Louise Turner
Bonita Huff
Mrs. Henneberger
Margaret Lesford
Irene Eakle
Helen Lang
Sylvia Rodgers
Carolyn Barnhart
Yvonne Duffy
Dorothy Overcash
Mildred Hurd
Janet Hollingsworth
Yollie Dennis
Lorraine Kipe
Funkstown Fire Company Fetes Auxiliary At Banquet
The Funkstown Volunteer Fire Company held its annual banquet at the Funkstown Fire Hall on Tuesday December 10 with 210 attendees. Easting by Leitersburg Grange, entertainment by the Miller Trio, and remarks by Clark Spitzer followed by introduction of auxiliary officers led by Miss Mary L Haw Ethel Barnes and others. Rev Raymond Markley spoke as guest, John Hail presented as fire chief of Hagerstown, gifts were distributed, and due to R Glenn Williams absence Spitzer will become president January 2 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funkstown
Ard
John Helmer
Shirley Shepley
Joseph Hahn
Lewis Sehnebly, Jr
Wrmpany
R. Glenn Williams
Florida
Spitzer
Million Dollar Tree Lights Up Highland Park Again
For the 34th year the famed Million-Dollar Tree in Highland Park will glow with 1,800 Christmas lights on a 65-foot pecan tree planted after the Civil War. The name allegedly stems from the idea that a million dollars couldn’t replace it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas U
Highland Park
Howard Street WSCS Christmas Program Reflects Mission Spirit
The Howard Street Methodist Church WSCS held a December meeting with all women invited. The program featured nativity slides and carols, a Christmas story read, and a focus on evangelism and missions in India, Korea, and the Belgian Congo. Members exchanged memories, donated coal money for a needy family, and gathered for cookies and punch afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Howard Street Methodist Church
Marguerite Dorsey
MYF
Mary Ohler
Edna Ramsey
Minnie Gilkey
March of Missions
Christian Service
Bula Clever
Frances Shank
Elsie Shaffer
India
Korea
Tansy
Church
Tome
Edith Brandt
Daughters Class Hosts Christmas Dinner at First Christian
The Loyal Daughters Class of the First Christian Church held its annual Christmas dinner in Chewsville EU. B. Church last Thursday. A turkey dinner was served by the Gathers Class on tables decorated with sleighs ivy and mums. The guest table featured a floral arrangement later given to the absent assistant teacher Mrs Bertha Boward. The program under Mrs Ethel Newcomer included Dickens Christmas Carol with Marcia Hagevell commentary and two duets by Jennifer Newcomer and Susan Beachley. Gifts were exchanged among attendees including Rev and Mrs Hagevell and many members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chewsville
EU. B
Loyal Daughters
First Christian Church
Bertha Boward
Goldie Cross
Pearl Summers
Wilbur S. Hogewell
Ethel Newcomer
Dicken
Marcia Hagevell
Jennifer Newcomer
Susan Beachley
Nancy Newcomer
Skippy Stouffer
Harold Eckstine
Railway Group Plans Meeting In Western Fire Hall
Railway Group and Ladies Auxiliary No 1 will hold a joint installation of officers on Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the Western Enterprise Fire Hall. D F Combe Lodge No 502 and Brotherhead of Railway Trainmen invite all members to attend with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F.combe-Lodge
Western Enterprise Fire Hall
Christmas Party of Downsville Homemakers Club
The Downsville Homemakers gathered December 10 at Mrs. Roy Feigley’s home near Greencastle for a Christmas party. Nativity story, carols, and prayers opened the program led by Mrs. Huyett. prizes went to Mrs. Norris and Mrs. Huyett. Santa, impersonated by Mrs. Richard Houpt, distributed gifts. Refreshments featured pine centerpieces and candles. Next meeting plans under Mrs. Ira Downey on January 7 with Mrs. Huyett as co-hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Spessard
Claude Hartle Spessard
Lawrence Fitawater
Gavey ‘Yaylor
Bethlehem
Emory Taylor
Thomas B. Powell
Downsville
Roy Feigley
Greencastle
William Huyett
Charles Hauser
Huyett
Frank Wheatley
James Norris
Wiliam Huyett
Santa
Richard Houpt
Charles Houser
Russell Wishard
Lester Martin
Downsville Homemakers Club
Ira Downey
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Greenberry Hills Club
Cumberland
Francis E. Montgomery
St. Michaels Catholic Church
Commandments
Christ- Frostburg
Iain
Constance Jones
Crider Leather Goods
Owls
Cumberland Valley
Franklin Street
Rosen’s
Rigi
Wings
Rocket
Funkstown Fire Company
Ethel. Barnes
Shirley Finfrock
Edna Stockslager
Irene Burhman
Dorothy Stouffer
Beatrice Reed
Louise Kline
Betty Spielman
Rhoda Shoop
Donald Warrenfeltz
Audry Ainsley
June Tams
Connie Zeigler
Howard Street Methodist
Daniel Green Stripers
Dee Gee
Downsville Club
Maidstone
Summit Avenue
Gulbransen
Betsy Reus
Leater
Shockey Furniture Co
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