Alumnae Dinner Brightens Nurses Association Gathering
A lively Tor tuga Restaurant dinner party by the Nurses Alumnae Association featured humor, fellowship, and entertainment. A decorated tree, invocation by Mrs. Jane Banz hoff, greetings from president Miss Eleanor Biebher, and performances by Billie Heffner and Rebecca Foltz followed by magic acts of Reno The Magician and Lady Ethel. Santa, represented by Mrs. Janet Kearns, distributed gifts. new and secret R N affiliations were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tortuga
Nurses Alumnae Association
Jane Banzhoff
Eleanor Biebher
John D. Marlin
Billie Heffner
Rebecca Foltz
Effie
Reno
Ethel
Santa
Otf
Janet Kearns
R. N
Betty Lowe
Eleanor Biecher
Glendoris Keller
Auxiliary Has Party For Vets At Newton D Baker Hospital
The Military Order of the Purple Heart Auxiliary held a Christmas party in several wards of Newton D. Baker Hospital on Wednesday night. Miss Cherie La Pole performed on the accordion as carols filled the rooms. Gifts were given to each patient and homemade cookies and punch were served. Mrs. C. M. Marks led the event with help from Mrs. Virginia Beirshing, Lasher Oaks, C. M. Marks, Mrs. George Harper, and Mrs. Edna LaPole. Cumberland Auxiliary members Leona Sanders, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Barr, and Mrs. Fisher aided. Gratitude was extended to Harry Hurd for support and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Cherie la Pole
Sacy
Mra. C. M. Marks
Purple Heart
Virginia Beirshing
Lasher Oaks
C. M. Marks
George Harper
Edna LaPole
Cumberland Auxiliary
Leona Sanders
Kelly
Barr
Fisher
Harry Hurd
Department of Maryland
Purple Heart Auxiliary
Cascade Pupils Present Holiday Program for Parents
Cascade school delighted parents with a two-part program on Tuesday night December 17. First to perform were the first through third graders in The Nutcracker story with dances including the sugarplums and Waltz of the Flowers. Fourth through sixth graders presented Christmas In Legend in a classroom setting followed by audience carols led by Professor Harold Jarrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childeen
Cascade School
Harold Jarrett
Hancock Church Program Set for Christmas Day Services
Hancock Methodist Sunday School hosts a morning program with a 10 45 worship and Christmas sermon by Lee Rogers. Anthems Glory to God Silent Night performed by the adult choir with soloist Kay Johnson. Junior choir to sing Christmas Eve before a town caroling event and refreshments at the Educational Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock Methodist Sunday School
Lee Rogers
Gruber
Kay Johnson
Ib P
Episcopal and Presbyterian Church
Methodist Educational
Fisher Class Stages Gala Celebration
The Fisher Bible Class of St. Mark's Lutheran Church held its Christmas party on December 11 with decorations by Pearl Schitdel Frances Shannon and Lena Eiler. The program featured devotions music by Isabel Woods readings by Virginia Rebek and nominations by Nannie Horn and Vivian Helm. Gifts were exchanged for Fisher, Pastor Heinze and others. attendees included Lillian Wellinger Lena Miler and many more. A banquet followed served by Mrs. Petre's class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher Bible
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Pearl Schitdel
Frances Shannon
Lena Eiler
Isabel Woods
Virginia Rebek
Nannie Horn
Vivian Helm
Martha Snyder
Dora Fisher
Fisher
Edward P. Heinze
Isabella Woods
Lillian Wellinger
Lena Miler
Pearl Schinder
Virginia Hendrickson
Gernie Padon
Louise Green
Leona Miller
Edwther McNamee
Mary Nott
Helen Long
Helen Fiery
Mary Howell
Anna Bentzel
Hazel Grove
Onil Poe
Mary Donat
Helen Havermill
Bea Newcomer
Fannie Meyer
Virginia Crinkleton
Bessie Eyler
Julia Schmidt
Nancie Horn
Julia Fitzgerald
Isapaella Woods
Rosie Collins
Locton
Carne Cutchin
Pastor
Dorothy Eichelberger
Helen Wellinger
Charles McNamee
Petre
Zion Orchestra Sunday Concert at Homewood Church
The Zion Sunday School Orchestra of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church performed Christmas music at Homewood Church on Virginia Avenue on Sunday December 15. The 20 piece ensemble directed by Brewer Middlekauff featured soloist George Middlekauff and a full lineup of local musicians. A similar concert had been given at Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home on December 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church
Homewood Church
Virginia Avenue
2 King
George Middlekauff
Dorothy Heckman
Brewer Middlekauff
Roy Spessard
Ned Elliott
Chester Finfrock
Devin Spessard
Robert Martin
Barbara Ann Guise
Leonard Hughes
Ronald Butts
R. C. Harp
Lewis Bowers
John Sytch
G. B. Middlekauff
Bill Webb
James Hanson
Harold Twentey
Robert Fleagle
Donald Batts
Richard H. Ziegenfuss
Fahrney-Keedy
San Mar
Christmas Party Brings Local Classes Together
The Men's Bible Class and the Truth Seekers Class joined the Philathea Class for a Christmas party at the Methodist Educational Recreational Center in Hancock on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Raymond Litton led caroling and games. A candlelight service titled The Ten Commandments of Christmas was presented by Mrs. Caroline James and Mrs. Mary Shives. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Educational Recreational Center
Hancock
Raymond Litton
Caroline James
Mary Shives
Women’s Benefit Association Party Delights Local Children
The Woman's Benefit Association Review No 14 hosted its annual Christmas party for junior members at the Western Enterprise Fire Hall. Twenty adults attended with gifts and refreshments, including president Anna Leasure and financial secretary Mary Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Benefit Association
Review No
Western Enterprise Fire Hall
Richard Ricker
Teresa Ricker
Roland Ricker
Roger Deatrich
Debra Deatrich
Peggy Wolff
Robert Wolff
Kevin Mentzer
Leslie Mentzer
Kimberly Mentzer
Dick Gordon
Diane French
Deborah Mullinix
Patricia Barnes
Anna Leasure
Mary Turner
Surprise Party Honoring Mrs. Loughery
A surprise birthday party for Mrs. Theda Mar Loughery was hosted by Miss Fran KeFauver at 554 Frederick Street on Monday. The home was decorated in green and white with guests including Portia Grubb Lucie Karn June Shank Helen Orr and others. gifts and a large birthday cake framed the buffet reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theda Mar Loughery
Fran KeFauver
Frederick Street
Lucie Karn
June Shank
Helen Orr
Mary Hykes
Kathrys Hess
Carolyn Barnhart
Evelyn Crider
Pauline Loughery
Geraldine Knode
Gertrude Twigs
Janice Hykes
Earlene Kuhn
Janice Myerly
Clara Shanholtz
France Fauver
Lena Renner
Lou Banks
Births Reported in Washington County Hospital Notes
Praidl parents announce daughter Sara Jane born December 19 at Washington County Hospital. Thompson announces son Edwin Lee born December 12 at Washington County Hospital. Luther couple report twins Cynthia Louise and Carol Ann born December 17 at the Washington County Hospital. Stull couple announce son David Wayne born December 17 at the Washington County Hospital. Griffiths announce first son John Allen Jr born December 17 at Washington County Hospital. Younker couple report children Barbara Ann and a son born December 18 at Washington County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Stull
Sharpsburg
David Wayne
Washington County Hospital
Stull
Sarah Rowe
Glean
Younker
Dale Street
Barbara Ann
Weil Tout Pounds
Washinton County Phospital
Yoanker
Dori Gerhart
Rohrer-Fisher Engagement Announced in Hancock
Mrs Alma Fisher of Hancock announces the engagement of her daughter Charlotte Joan Fisher to Daniel S J Rohrer Jr son of Mr and Mrs Daniel S J Rohrer 327 Panghorn Blvd Miss Fisher is a 1954 Hancock High School graduate and 1957 Washington County Hospital School of Nursing alumna and nurse on the hospitals fifth floor Rohrer is a 1950 Hagerstown High School graduate and 1957 Hagerstown Junior College alumnus who served four years in the U S Air Force and studies at American University A January wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma, Fisher
Hancock
Charlotte Joan Fisher
Daniel S. J. Rohrer, Jr
Daniel 5
J. Rohrer
Panghorn Blvd
Leitersburg Homemakers Host Christmas Banquet
The Leitersburg Homemakers Club held a gay Christmas banquet December 1 at the Leitersburg Lutheran Church recreation hall for about 100 people including families and friends. Rev. Donald Warrenfeltz gave thanks. attendees shared turkey and various dishes. A yule program followed with songs, poems, a candle lighting service, and a dramatization of The Bethlehem Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leitersburg Lutheran Church
Leitersburg
Ernest Dayhoff
Lawrence Johns
Patsy Johns
Bethlehem Star
Tole
Howard Snyder
Louise Turner
Paul Buterbaugh
Fred Cunningham
Catherine Miller
Paul Binkley
W. G. McKay
Amos
Amos 'N’ Andy
Miller
Binkley
Donald Warrenfeltz
Thomas Powell
Chewsville Christmas Program At EUB Church
The Chewsville Evangelical United Brethren Church announces its annual children’s Christmas program on Sunday December 22 at 10 45 a m The theme Come to the Savior features five parts Prophets Tell of His Coming The Shepherds Come The Wise Men Come Others Have Come and We Must Come Children from beginners kindergarten primary AMT and junior choir will participate The public is invited The Rev D Bonnet Kendall is pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chewsville
D. Bonnet Kendall
Parier
Employees Feted At Jacob Brothers Garment Party
The Hancock plant held its annual Christmas party for 125 employees at the American Legion Home on December 17. Guests included Mrs. Pearl Caddie manager of the Hancock branch Harald Lurie and C L Orlitz from the Baltimore shop. A turkey dinner followed by dancing to the Morganaires Orchestra. Harold Lurie accepted gifts for Nathaniel Jacobs and William Jacobs in Baltimore on behalf of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Brothers Garment Factory
Hancock
American Legion
Pearl Caddie
Harald Lurie
C. L. Orlitz
Jacob Brothers
Baltimore
Morganaires Orchestra
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Harold Lurie
Nathaniel Jacobs
William Jacobs
Brethren Class Christmas Gathering At Mrs Wolfkill Home
The Personal Workers Class of the Church of the Brethren met December 15 at Mrs Blanche Wolfkill s home 70 Broadway for a Christmas party. Bertha Negley gave scripture readings by Alice Bittinger and Susie Calliflower, prayer by Mrs Wolfkill Edna Crist led the business session and Mary Watson directed the carol singing. Refreshments followed and gifts were exchanged with 26 members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Blanche Wolf- Kill
Broadway
Bertha Negley
Alice Bittinger
Susie Calliflower
Mary Watson
Paramount Pupils Present Yale Style Holiday Program
Paramount School parents enjoyed a Christmas program Thursday evening featuring opening devotions by the Rev Harold Kettering and a piano piece by Ronald Showalter with Sandra Hill on accompaniment. Narrators Susan Shilling and Carl Bless guided a lineup of performances by grades one through six including a Santa Claus appearance by Joseph Stites, a chorus singing Santa Claus is Comin to Town, a Silver Bells duet, a shoppers playlet, Decor ating the Christmas Tree, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus pantomime, accordion solo Susan Morgan, guitar Terry Shuck, Frosty the Snowman, Silent Night, and a nativity tableau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount School
Hey
Harold Kettering
Ronald Showalter
Sandra Hill
Susan Shilling
Carl Bless
Santa Claus
Joseph Stites
Elaine Eisminger
Mary Dawson
Joan Kriner
Mommy
Susan Morgan
Terry Shuck
Frosty the Snowman
Ex-Hi-V Holds Annual Christmas Party
The Ex-Hi-Y Club held its annual Christmas party at Tortuga Restaurant with festive table settings. Members organized since high school days attended, with gifts distributed after dinner. Officers include Milly Keene president and Clayora Pryor treasurer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ex-Hi-V
Tortuga
Muriel Minnick
Lou Shearer
Milly Keene
Norma Ferte
Clavora Pryor
Jayne Nagh
Lotte McConnell
Clayora Pryor
Dolly Keene
Elizabeth Dudley
Virginia Lillard
Margaret Miller
Lottie McConnell
Gene Trager
Margaret Wachter
Camilla Gibson
Hawel Fridinger
Blanche Hoth
Lucille Miller
Margaret
Family Yule Banquet by Trinity Lutheran Men’s Class
The 3:30 Sunday School class of Trinity Lutheran Church held its first family Christmas party on December 11 at Leitersburg Grange Hall. Eighty six members and relatives attended a turkey dinner with festive decor, led by Invoration from Franklin Miller and remarks by class president Robert Breichbiel. Carols were sung by the group with accordion accompaniment, and gifts and stockings were exchanged as attendees enjoyed the holiday event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Leitersburg
Franklin
Germany
Hancock Volunteer Fire Co elects officers for year
The Hancock Volunteer Fire Co. met in the fire hall annex and elected officers for the coming year. Joseph E. Cox is president Roy J. Fritz is vice president Neil Adelsberger treasurer Dr J Hurst Smith secretary Merrill Sipes fire chief Maurice Sanders assistant fire chief Floyd Edmunds captain Momer Stoner 1st lieutenant Elmer Sanders 2nd lieutenant Roscoe Creager Howard Murfin Ira Sanders Michael Greenspoon directors and Earl McCarty representative to the county association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock Volunteer Fire Co
Joseph E. Cox
Roy J. Fritz
Neil Adelsberger
Dr. J. Hurst Smith
Merrill Sipes
Maurice Sanders
Floyd Edmunds
Momer Stoner
Elmer Sanders
Roscoe Creager
Howard Murfin
Ira Sanders
Michael Greenspoon
Earl McCarty
Newcomers Club Luncheon Includes Christmas Celebration
About forty members of the Afternoon Group of the Newcomers Club met Wednesday at the Women's Club Auditorium for lunch, carols, and a card game. President Mrs. George Fink led a brief business meeting and introduced six new city residents. Prizes were awarded for bridge and canasta, with gifts donated to the local Girls Club and a door prize won by Mrs. R.N. Brenner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomers Club
Women's Club
George Fink
Edward Cawan
August Orazi
Lawrence Huntress
Betsy Brinkman
Frederick Acellini
Floyd Wall
Robert Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yale
Grace Church of Nazarene
Clarencejl
Peachey
Alberta Hawse
Calalpa
Long Ridge Church
Cascade
Farmers & Merchants Bank of
Hagerstown, Maryland
Branch Bank
Smithsburg
Maryland
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Lions Club
North Hagerstown High School
Spencer
Boiry
Mrs. Loughery
Priadl
Raymond D. Hollinger
South Colonial Drive
Sara Jane
Hollinger
Miss Jane Fiery
Donald =. Thompson
Clear Spring Rt. 2
Edwin Lee
Thompson
Rosalie Smith
Clear Spring
W. R. Luther
Cynthia Louise
Carol Ann
Luther
Louise Britner
Preston Briter
Tammany Manor
John A. Griffith, Sr
Boonsboro
John Allen, Jr
Griffith
Elaine Houser
Hagerstown
Rohrer-Fisher
Paola By
Timmons
Charlotte Fisher
Brethren Class
Roney’s
N. Potomac St
Center
Reynolds Avenue
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