Pretty Christmas Bride at Haven Lutheran Church
Miss Mary Louise Easterday wed Bruce Barry Brown in a Christmas evening ceremony at Haven Lutheran Church. The bride wore a white velvet gown with lace and a diamond point chapel train, flanked by bridal attendants in red velvet, while decor featured white gladiolas, carnations, and Christmas greenery. The Rev. Ray F. Blanski officiated as relatives and friends witnessed the double ring rite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haven Lutheran Church
Mary Louise Easterday
Bruce Barry Brown
Miss Easterday
Robert G. Easterday
Jefferson Blyn
Laurence K. Brown
Ray FE. Blansci
Walter Westphal
Olim
Willis Martin
Raymond Easterday
Tri-Hi-Y Club Hosts Teen Panel on Youth Topics
The Sigma Tri-Hi-Y Club met Monday December 16 at the Hagerstown YMCA with President Cathy Helm presiding. A panel discussed teenage drinking amoking appearance and the ideal partner, featuring Ala Crostley David Harp Lee Danny Tuckerman Debbie Baer Linda J Jan Messersmith and Nancy Norment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Trehiy Club
Hagerstown
Cathy Helm
Ala Crostley
David Harp
Lee
Danny Tuckerman
Debbie Baer
Linda J
Jan Messersmith
Nancy Norment
Licenses Issued to 38 Couples in Region Last Week
Last week twelve couples in Washington posal area received marriage licenses. Names include Norman Mundey 20 and Sonja Lowman 19 of Clear Spring. Jerry Montgomery 23 and Donna Bonds 22 of Funkstown. Gene Kauffman 19 and Virginia Howes 19 of Hagerstown. Joseph McElwee 25 and Sara Sheeley 25 of Smithsburg. Thomas McDonald 19 and Judy Kline 19 of Smithsburg. Raymond Rusk 22 and Rhetha Hose 21 of Hagerstown. Brice Brown 22 and Mary Easterday 20 of Hagerstown. John Younker 20 and Nancy Walf 49 of Clear Spring. Earl Thorne 35 and Virginia Grove 46 of Martinsburg W Va. Frederick Miller 21 and Carol Dawson 45 of Hagerstown. Wilbur Harile 20 and Shirley Stotlemeye 25 of Myersville. Robert Barnhart 20 and Sandra Moore 18 of Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Posal
Norman 5. Mundey
Clear Spring
Sonja Lb. Lowman
Jerry A. Montgomery
Hagerstown
Donna J. Bonds
Funkstown
Gene E. Kauffman
Virginia E. Howes
Nancy Lee Walf
Earl ¥. Thorne
Virginia L. Grove
Martinsburg
W. Va
Frederick E. Miller
Carol L. Dawson
Wilbur E. Harile
Wagerstown
Shirley J. Stotlemyre
Myersville
Robert L. Barnhart
Yaterstown
Sandra Moore
Ft. 2
Brethren Class Hosts Christmas Tea Gathering
Members of the Personal Workers Class of the Church of the Brethren met December 13 at Mrs. Lou Allen’s home for their annual Christmas tea. The house featured a Christmas motif and Santa distributed gifts by the tree. Mrs. Julia Chambers presided at the punch bowl, Mrs. Margaride Gallagher poured tea, 23 members attended, and dainty sandwiches and seasonal delicacies were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Lou Allen
Santa
Julia Chambers
Maregarde Gallagher
Christmas Party Held By Phi Chis
Phi Chi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held the first Christmas party December 17 in the club room. President Carol Hoffman led the opening ritual. A Valentine dance was announced for February 15 at the Venice, sponsored by City Council. Members exchanged gifts and refreshments were served. The next meeting is January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Chi
Beta Sigma Phi
Beta Sigma Phi Club
Carol Hoffman
Vallentine
Venice
Sandy Tartman
City Council
Special Yule Services Set At St. John's
St. John's Euisoopal Church announces Christus Season worship with a Christmas Eve 4 30 pm Children's service featuring Junior Choir music and family carols. Great Choirs perform Mass Sequela and Bach pieces at 1 00 pm. Christmas Day Holy Communion at 10 00 am with Junior Choir music and baby-sitting. December 28 healing service at 10 00 am. John the Evangelist Day on December 27 with two Holy Communion services at 10 00 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Euisoopal Church
St. John's
St. Stephen’s Bay
St. John the Evangelist
Cub Scouts Stage Christmas Party at Salem Avenue School
Cub Scout Pack 27 held a Christmas party December 18 at Salem Avenue School. Cubs trimmed a tree with homemade ornaments, and Santa distributed gifts to the Cubs and siblings. Eugene Rudisill attended as a special guest joining a ceremony where Eric Zombro and Randy Gilliant were inducted. James Godlove and Kenton Drury advanced to Boy Scout Troop 26. Richard Bachtell and Kenneth Wiebrecht moved to the Webelo Den. Other badge recipients included Richard Kendrick, Kent Faughlander, Jeffrey Lynn, and Kenneth Wiebrecht. Refreshments followed with instrumental music from Cubs Michael Creak and Timothy Schindel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Avenue School
Den
Santa
Eugene Rudisill
Eric Zombro
Randy Gilliant
James Godlove
Kenton Drury
Richard Bachtell
Kenneth Wiebrecht
Richard E. Kendrick
Kent Faughlander
Jeffrey Lynn
Michael Creak
Timothy Schindel
Cub Scouts Deliver Food to Needy Family
Eight young boys of Den 3 Pack 56 at Howard Street School learned the meaning of giving as they delivered three baskets of food to a needy family on a Sunday before Christmas. Their mothers accompanied the Cub Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den 3
Howard Street
Local families spend holidays with relatives
Mrs Margie Hovermale of this city recovers at home after an eye injury. Patricia Ingerto, Moravian Beth Techem Pa senior, holiday plans with parents Mr and Mrs James Ingerto at 500 Cherry Tree Dr. Reverend Charles Birx of Sharpsburg visits son in Glenmbrook with daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Larry Nix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Hovermale
Bone
Patricia Ingerto
Moravian Beth- Techem
James Ingerto
Cherry Tree Dr
This City
Charles Birx
Sharpsburg
Larry Nix
Glenmbrook
Births Linked to Families in Maryland Area
Pitt P. Parents Mc and Airs Bruce Mc Donell of Sunnyvale California announce the birth of their daughter Martha Ann on December 13. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nigh of Chewsville welcome their fourth child and third son Larry Ray born December 10 at Washington County Hospital. Roy Eugene Guessard and Carolyn Jean Wright announce their first child a son Roy Eugene Jr born December 13 at Washington County Hospital. Reverend James Geiselman and Mary Eilen Hunsberger announce daughter Juan Renee born December 16 at Washington County Hospital. Paul Bender and wife announce two sons born December 21 at Memorial Hospital Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airs
Bruce McDonell
Sunnyvale
Cali
Martha Ann
McDonell
Vir-ginis Spigler
Oscar Spigler
Donald Nigh
Chewsville
Larry Ray
Washington Co. Hospital
Nigh
Mary Erma Kendall
Roy Eugene Guessford
Tammany Lane
Route 2
Williamsport
Roy Eugene, Jr
Washington County Hospital
Guessard
Carolyn Jean Wright
James Geiselman
Big Pool
Juan Renee
Geiselman
Mary Eilen Hunsberger
Fleetwood
Our Evangelical United Brethren Churches
Paul Bender
Sunset Circle
Memorial Hospital, Cumberland
Catholic High Glee Club Christmas Concert at Pangborn
The Glee Club of St. Maria Goretti High School presented its annual Christmas concert at Pangborn Memorial auditorium in St. Marys Catholic Church. Rt Rev Daniel M McGrath and priests attended with nuns from the two Catholic schools. Sister Mary Jeanne D Arc directed the program featuring a Christmas Around the Fireplace theme and a series of sing along carols with the audience joining in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
St. Maria Goretti High School
Pangborn Memorial
St. Mary's Cathlic Church
Daniel M. McGrath
Mary Jeanne D'Arc
Jeanne D'Arc
Parties Held Prior To Rites On Saturday
A series of pre wedding events noted. reception in Myersville hosted by Mrs Falkenstine for the betrothed couple with relatives from Frederick Newark and Middletown. Elm Street School faculty held a surprise party for the bride. Rehearsal dinner at Fountain Head Country Club. Bridesmaids luncheon hosted by Mrs Blaine H Duey and Mrs Leon R Sheely at Holling Hills residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lessie N. Coblentz
Frederick
Janet L. Coblentz
Newark
Delaware
C. Richard Ahalt
Middletown
Robert Falkenatine
M.B. Keener
Russell B. Keener
Wedgewood
Fountain Head Country Club
Blaine H. Duey
Leon R. Sheeley
Carillon at Mercersburg to Be Heard Again
The Mercersburg Academy carillon will be heard during Yuletide and New Year celebrations. Carillonneur Bryan Barker will perform on December 24 at 9:00 PM and 12:00 AM and again at midnight on New Year’s Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercersburg
Mercersburg Academy
Bryan Barker
Christmas Party of Smithsburg's St. Paul’s Methodist Church
The Friendship Class of St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Smithsburg held its annual Christmas party in the church social room. Mrs. John Clopper led the program with a reading of Luke’s account of the first Christmas, and prayers were offered by teacher Mrs. Lee Cunningham. Mrs. Guy Fisher accompanied singing as the group exchanged gifts and enjoyed a social hour. The refreshment table featured a white cloth and a centerpiece of evergreens with snowmen. Reverend and Mrs. Arthur Wood were special guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Smithsburg
John Clopper
Ernest Smith
St. Luke
Lee Cunningham
Guy Fisher
Arthur Wood
Scouts Bring Christmas Cheer To Narves Hospital
The Glei Scouts of Troop 272 Pangbors Blvd School, led by Mrs. Eleanor Smith with assistant Mia, presented trays to Miss Elizabeth Mollopulas at Western Maryland State Hospital. Patricia Lou Ebersole and Cysthia Lou Shobe helped as the first service project, sharing Christmas spirit with patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elzabeth Mollopulas
Western Maryland State Hospital
Glei Scouts
Pangbors Blvd
Lou Shobe
Eleanor Smith
Mia
Isa
Christmas Wedding in St Pauls Endures Elegance
Miss Diana Lee Wyand and Lewis Higbee Corl wed in a candlelit ceremony at St Pauls Evangelical United Brethren Church Frederick. The gown featured white moire taffeta with Chantilly lace mantilla. bridesmaids wore Christmas green and pink velvet. Attendants included Mrs. Raymond P. Johnson and Miss Lynn Falkensting. The couple planned a unspecified honeymoon and will reside at 206 Linden Avenue Frederick. The bride is a teacher. the groom a Elm Street Junior High School teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Dean Fiery
Alexandria
Oregon
James Smith
Laurel
Mr. Brown
Gregory Sullivan
Gregory May
Baltimore
Nean Fiery
Willamsburg
Hanlon Blvd
North Hagerstown High School
Moorald-Mail Co
North Magerstown High School
Hagerstown Junior College
Closed Circuit
TV Educational Center
Board of Education
Diana Lee Wyand
Lewis Higbee Corl
W. Harold Wyand
Namillon Boulevard
Corl
Claude H. Corl
Sabillasville
Maryland
John R. Lebo
St. Paul's Church
Quentin L. Earhart
Ruxton
Chantilly
Raymond P. Johnson
Bocomake City
Leon H. Scheeles
Richard Frantz
Lynn Falkensting
Myersville
Marsha Ahalt
Middletown
Hrite
Trauwle I
Carl, Jr
Arthie D. Gernand
Emmitsburg
Eugene Speck
Frederick
Raymond 2. Johnson
Linden” Avenue
Magerstown High School
Hinhmond Professional
College of Wiliam and
Alary
Kuytztown State College
Kutztown
Elm Street Junior High School
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Mary Louise Wasterday
Ralph
Pcat la Ai
Phi Chis
St. John’s
Cub Scouts
Pitt P
Catholic High Glee Club
Sor
Gul Scout Fanabie Hospital
Patricia Lou Ebersole
Lef
Cysthia
Thurmont High School
University of Maryland
United States Army
U.S. Armed Services
Germany
Elm Street
Diana Lee Wyant
Crider Leather Goods Geeds Store
Cumberland
Tow Frenklin
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