Spirit of Christmas shines in Sharpsburg school pageant
The Sharpsburg Elementary School staged The Spirit of Christmas before a full house. Mrs. William L. Pournier welcomed guests and Rev. Herbert Jones offered the invocation. Principal George Rono and committee members decorated the building. Kindergarten performers voiced The Merry Toy Shop while the student body presented The Spirit of Christmas. The audience joined in Joy To The World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avay
Sharpsburg
Sehoal
William L. Pournier
PTA
Grafton Smith
Harry Hull
Douglas Reel
Lucy Ditto
Maryland
PYA
Jack Hull
Joseph T. Robeson
Merle Funk
Demantl
Hospital Releases Several Discharged Patients
The fult living patients were discharged Thursday from Washington County Hospital naming Allen J. Biherman Mary E. Bopp Thur mont Jean M. Castle Williams port Kennell Cling 1059 Virginia Ave Dating L. Cramp ton Boonsboro Marin A. Davis 32% Cannon Ave Florence E. Funk Hancock Naisy E. Grove 21 Maryland Ave Stella N. Harrison 21 Greenberry Rd Carledatt Hornbaker 3278 Locust St Deloresentre Funkstown Hattie R. Mauch Maugansville Also Harry DB. Miller Mon rovia Md Raymond L. Pepple Smithsburg Roberta C. Poffenberg er Ravenwood Heights Fred G. Rinehart Hopewell Pa Charles Rozier 114 W. Franklin Gr Mary L. Seales 313 N. Potomac St Elaine J. Snyder Hagerstown Route 1 Thelma E. Strite Smithsburg Anna B. Sim Smithsburg Ella Tabler Parkersburg W. Vas and Mary BM. Weaver 203 Ross Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fult
Washington County Hospital
Allen J. Biherman
the Terrace
Mary E. Bopp
Thurmont
Jean M. Castle
Williamsport
Kennell
Cling
Virginia Ave
L. Crampton
Boonsboro
Marin A. Davis
Cannon Ave
Florence E. Funk
Hancock
Naisy E. Grove
Maryland Ave
Stella N. Harrison
Greenberry Rd
Carledatt
Hornba
Elaine J. Snyder
Hagerstown
Thelma E. Strite
Smithsburg
Anna B. Sim
Ella. Tabler
Parkersburg
W. Vas
Mary BM. Weaver
Ross Street
Trinity Ladies Stage Supper at Sharpsburg church
The Trinity Lutheran Sunday School class in Sharpsburg held a December supper in the church jovial room with a prayer by Rev. Herbert Jones. A Yule tree, candles, and Madonna on display added Christmas cheer as members drew Secret Sister names for next year. The January meeting will be at Mrs Edna Barley’s home with Mrs Enna Howard as co-hostess. Attending included Rev and Mrs Jones and numerous ladies and Miss Irene Bloom.
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Latics Bible
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
Sharpsburg
Jierbert W. Jones
Edna Barley
Sirs
Enna Howard
Herbert Jones
Alice Kauffman
Anna Kerlai¢ Weaver
Aila Poffenberger
Susan ‘DeLauney
Carrie Peyton
Lillyan’ Warul
Edna Earley
Alia Ehersnie
Dora Poffenberger
Erna Howard
Anna Tautt
Blanche Koogle
Miriam DeLauney
Goldie Leatherman
Betty Meyers
Irene Bloom
Teachers Give Party For Tots Salem church event gleams with Christmas charm
Teachers of the Salem Evangel United Brethren Church Keedysville primary department hosted a festive party for young students. The decorated study room featured a lit fireplace evergreen tree and greens. Children enjoyed games and gift exchanges as Delirious refreshments were served to Georgia Ann Wyand Mary Ann Mulholland Janet Rohrer Joan Rohrer Judy Taylor Courtney Rowlette Linda Hammond Judy Snape Laura Jean Kline Joyce Kline Billy Ward Jimmy Kline Bobby Gassard Gerald Castle and Carol Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Georgia Ann Wyand
Mary Ann Mulholland
Janet Rohrer
Joan Rohrer
Judy Taylor
Courtney Rowlette
Linda Hammond
Judy Snape
Laura Jean Kline
Joyce Kline
Billy Ward
Jimmy Kline
Bobby Gassard
Gerald Castle
Carol Reed
Howard Burtner
Robert Swope
Walter Shank
E. Stafford Kline
Johnny Long Orchestra To Headline New Year Dinner Dance
Beachley employees and guests attend a Christmas party at Hotel Alexander with a candlelit dinner and profit sharing bonuses totaling 19 million across the year. Donovan Beachley Sr. and Jr. praise staff, while Johnny Long's Orchestra plays at Franklin Court Auditorium from 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM with Sandee Moore Mickey Gravine and the Glee Club as added features.
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Johnny Long
Beachley
Alexander
Donovan Beachley
Donovan Beachley, Jr
DeWitt Miller
Soinny Lane
Franklin Court Auditorium
Nny
America
Sandee Moore
Mickey Gravine
The
Glee Club
Morris Frock Has Social Meet and Christmas Party
The BM Morris Frock Unit 42 American Legion Auxiliary held its regular social meeting and annual Christmas party at the American Legion Home. President Mrs. Oscar Eckard led the session after business, with junior activity chairman Miss Mary Alsip overseeing the Junior Girls. The program featured carols, solos by Sharon Alsip, a Christmas poem read by Sharon Ruth, and gift exchanges with dolls awarded to Sharon Ruth and her grandmother, Mrs. Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BM Morris Frock Unit 42
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Oscar Eckard
Mary Sloan
Mary Alsip
Sharon Alsip
Sharon Ruth
T He
Daughters Have Dental Group Hosts Christmas Party Night
The Washington County Dental Assistants held their annual Christmas party at Mrs. Florence Freed’s home on East Antietam Street with festive music and decorations. A Christmas prize exchange occurred and refreshments were provided by the committee. Court Hagerstown No. 273 Catholic Daughters hosted a Holy Hour at St. Mary’s Church with Rev. Father Patrick Coyne delivering Advent reflections and a benediction drawing about one hundred attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Dental Assistants
Florence Freed
East Antietam Street
Dixie Wilhble
Court
Legion Teens Dance in Williamsport Declared Huge Success
The American Legion and Auxiliary sponsored a Christmas teen-age dance at the Williamsport Legion Home on December 17. Special novelty dances and refreshments were provided, with Williamsport High School faculty members present. Music by the Miller Trio, aided by Local 770 of the American Federation of Musicians under a grant from the recording industries trust fund.
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Williamsport
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion
Miller
American Federation of Musicians
Music Performances Trust Fund
The
Recording Industries
Chit Chat Class Has Yule Dinner At Peterson Home
The Presbyterian Sunday School Chit Chat Class hosted its annual Christmas dinner on Wednesday December 12 at Mrs W T Petersons home 24 McKee Avenue Gifts were exchanged after the meal Attendees included Mrs C D Burnett Mrs Allen Tuth Mrs Omar Bricker Mrs E K Conway Mrs Norman Poole Mrs W Kemp Mrs John Durbin Mrs Granville Eckard Mrs Nan Hessong Mrs W J Blankenship Mrs William Snyder Miss Frances Harman Miss Patricia Mullendare and Mrs Gordon Gelaw A Siamese cat is white at birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytorian Sunday School
W. T. Peterson
McKee Avenuue
C.D. Burnett
Allen Tuth
Omar Bricker
E. K. Conway
Norman Poole
W. Kemp
John Durbin
Granville Eckard
Nan Hess
Homemakers Hold Party at Washington County Museum
The Beaver Creek Homemakers Club hosted a dinner and Christmas party at the Washington County Museum for families and guests. Mrs. Le Roy Dowty organized decorations, Nell Waddell gave a Christmas star, and skits including Four Financials and Treant Husbands entertained attendees. Names such as Kenneth Herbst and Lester Danneker appeared along with poems and a Santa visit. Donations supported gifts for Maryland mental institution patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Museu
Beaver Creek
Leroy Dowty
Nell Waddell
Kenneth Herbst
Lester Danneker
Roy Zeller
Joseph Grassnickle
Santa
Maryland
Roy Weagley
Harry Newcomer
Clyde R. Stowlfer
Robert C. Lee
Philin A. Long
Robert W. Sphar
Paramount Pupils Christmas Pageant At PTA Meeting
Paramount pupils presented a Christmas pageant titled Christmas in Many Lands at the Paramount Teachers Association meeting on December 18. Children portrayed Belgium England France Scandinavia and Mexico with native costumes. Refreshments were sold by the Brownie Scout troop sponsored by the PTA. next meeting is January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Paramount Teachers Association
Harold £. Kettering
R. E. Tieminger
Doris Crump
Belgium
England
France
Scandinavia
Mexico
Brownie
PTA
Golden Rule Sunday School Christmas Party
The Golden Rule Bible Class at St. Paul’s Methodist Church held its annual Christmas party in the church social room. Festive decorations included red candles in wrought iron candelabra, small Christmas trees with lighted candles, and a honeyed dinner. Mrs. Clarence Lea presided, with readings and carols led by Mrs Nobert Hayett and accompanied by Av. Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Clarence Lea
Nobert Hayett
Fulton
Frances Paffenberger
Santa Claus
Indiana
Woman's Benefit Group Party For Juniors
A Christmas party hosted by Woman's Benefit Association Meview No 15 was held December 8 at Mrs Mary Turners home, 1822 Gilbert Avenue. Honors went to Olive Lupge and Mary Suied of Washington DE. Children enjoyed games, prizes, favors, cookies, candy and punch. Officers and committee members guided activities and attendance included many local members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Benefit Association
Meview No. 15
Mary Turner
Gilbert Avenue
Olive Lupge
Alary Suied
Washington
Dessert Pancakes With Ointment Topping
A recipe fragment suggests adding ointments to extra-rich pancake batter and serving with preserves for dessert. The unusual instruction may reflect a mistranslation or misprint from the era.
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