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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1956
Page
5
A wife writes about a frugal husband who keeps a small grocery allowance and limits spending while she struggles financially in town. A psychologist counsels that his money stinginess stems from neurotic tendencies and urges practical steps, suggesting she seek part time work and set boundaries, noting relief may come from independence and careful planning.
The Keedysville Raritan Club held a dinner meeting at Salem EUB Church with 4 H girls serving turkey. President Stafford Kline called for reports from committees on Christmas parade tree program and children’s yalette. New officers and committees were announced for the Christmas celebration plan and a growing tree to be planted next year.
GAILE DUGAS notes holiday fashion aims for teen daughters with date outfits that stay stylish across seasons. The piece highlights a champagne spun party dress in acetate and a chic ensemble for older sisters in estron acetate and cotton with gold yarn, satin trim, and a slim sheath complemented by a straight coat with tab pockets.
Potomac Temple of Pythian Sisters of Keedysville held its annual Christmas party on Wednesday. Secret pals were revealed and officers for the coming year were elected led by Past Chief Jean Clipp and Most Excellent Chief Sabina Baker. An auditing committee and memorial service marked the event with prizes, a tureen supper, and festive decorations.
About seventy members and friends of the Leitersburg Home Makers Club gathered at the Chewsville Evangelical United Brethren Church auditorium for their annual Christmas banquet. Rev D Homer Kendall gave the invocation before turkey dinner. Mrs Lawrence Johns won a prize for breaking convention by doing things out of order. Mrs Howard Snyder led the program with a Christmas poem, carols sung by the group, and a comedic monologue by Sammy Ferguson about a political convention and a basketball game.
Michael Barnes delivered a series of experiences culminating in the line Just Before Christmas I’m As Good As I Can Be. The program wrapped with a candlelighting service as Silent Night was sung, marking a reflective close to the event.
Cavetown Homemakers' Club held its annual family Christmas party at the Community Hall in Smithsburg on Thursday evening. Decorations featured white tapers with red balls and sprigs of pine, centerpieces included a white ceramic sleigh drawn by a reindeer. A covered dish meal followed by pies and cakes preceded Christmas carols. The event included a candle lighting service and a reading by retiring president Mrs. Jacob Goering, with thanks from Washington County Homemakers President Mrs. Walter Bromley. Paris replaces remaining 4000 gas street lamps with fluorescent lights.
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