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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1939

Page

3

Couple Weds in Lydia Brethren Church Ceremony

Miss Margaret V Metz daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor M Metz of Fairplay wed Isaac B Litton son of Mrs Wilson Litton and the late Mr Litton at the Brethren church in Lydia Sunday at 9 am. Rev W S Baker officiated. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's home with about fifty guests. The couple planned a Miami and St Petersburg Florida honeymoon and will reside at 309 Bryan Place after January 3 with Mr Litton employed by Atlantic Refining Company.

Margaret V. Metz Victor M. Metz Fairplay Isaac B. Litton Wilson Litton Mr. Litton Hancock Brethren Church Lydia Baker Ifty Miami St. Petersburg Fla Litton Atlantic Refining Company Bryan Place

Pageant Protest By Nazarene Youths Delights Parishioners

The Young People's Society of the Church of the Nazarene canceled a Christmas pageant at the church on Sunday evening titled "Kingly Gifts" and featured participants including Mrs. C. L. Arnold Lorraine Titlow William Armstrong Doris Kershner Donald Arnold Cora Kershner Grace Bloyer Alice Plum Phyllis Titlow Gladys Armstrong Howard Kershner Eldon Hamilton Junior Titlow Siebert Kretzer Warren Vaughn Edwin Kershner Genevieve Kretzer Reta Robinson Virginia Kretzer Lorraine Martin and Doris Harver.

Young People's Society of the Church of the Nazarene C. L. Arnold Lorraine Titlow William Armstrong Doris Kershner Donald Arnold Cora Kershner Grace Bloyer Alice Plum Phyllis Titlow Gladys Armstrong Howard Kershner Eldon Hamilton Junior Titlow Siebert Kretzer Warren Vaughn Edwin Kershner Genevieve

Christmas Chimes From Williamsport Light Up City

A unique electrical transcription of Christmas chimes and carols played from Mrs. Albert Leaf’s home topper from 9 PM to midnight on Christmas Eve and from after midnight to 9 AM Christmas morning, heard by nearly the entire population.

Williamsport Albert Leaf

Holiday Socials and Visitors Fill Williamsport Notes

A long list of local residents and visitors mark the holiday season in Williamsport. Miss Hannah Kingston visits family in Marietta while Milton Kohler hosts relatives. many friends travel from Baltimore, Harrisburg, Washington, and Philadelphia for Christmas gatherings and dances at the Francia Scott Key Hotel.

Hannah Kingston Marietta College Marietta Ohio Milton Kohler North Potomac Street

Stoner-Bragunier Nuptials Say Anna Weds Allen

Mr and Mrs Luther M Stoner announce the marriage of their daughter Anna Pauline Stoner to Allen B Bragunier son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Bragunier Williamsport. The ceremony took place on December 20 at St Mark's Lutheran Church with Rev Roy L Sloop officiating. Anna is a Williamsport High School 1939 graduate. Allen works for One Western Maryland Railway.

Luther M. Stoner Anna Pauline Stoner Allen B. Bragunier Clyde Bragunier Williamsport St. Mark's Lutheran Church Roy L. Sloop One Western Maryland Railway

Plan Party for Friday Pre-New Years Ball Debutantes

Invitations from Representative and Mrs. William D. Byron announce a Friday supper party before the Assembly Club's New Years Ball. The event honors cousin Miss Betty Campau making her debut, with Miss Louise Ridgeley of Baltimore and Miss Anna Freeman Danzer also among the debutantes.

William D. Byron Assembly Club Betty Campau Miss Campau Louise Ridgeley Baltimore John Ridgeley Ridgeley Hagerstown Miss Ridgeley Walker H. Ridgeley Anna Freeman Danzer

Junior Prom At Club Royale Sets High School Night

The Club Royale Orchestra will provide music for the Junior Prom at the Women's Club from 9 to 12 Thursday night. Club members and guests from high school and college ages are invited and expected to form the main crowd. Sandwiches and punch will be served. tickets sold at the door or from Mrs. Charles Harris, arrangements chair.

Club Royale Orchestra Charles Harris

Miss Cornelia Funkhouser Weds Andrew Wierengo Jr

Miss Cornelia Herbert Funkhouser daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Otterbein Funkhouser joins Mr Andrew Wierengo Jr son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Wierenge in a December 23 1940 ceremony at St John s Episcopal Church The Rev Dr Walter Byron Steht officiated with Prof Roy Alexander MacMichael at the organ The couple will reside in Muskegon Michigan after January 6 1940 Attending out of town guests included family from Muskegon Harrisonburg Virginia New York City and Winchester Virginia.

Cornelia Herbert Funkhouser Jacob Otter Bein Funkhouser Oak Hill Avenue Andrew Wierengo, Jr Andrew Wierenge Muskegon Michigan St. John's Episcopal Church Wal Iter Byron Steht Roy Alexander Mac Michael Jacob Otterbein Funkhouser Jacob Otterbein Funkhouser, Jr Shaw- Walker Equipment Company Hamilton Apartments Mich Sroom Kent Hughes J. Otterbein Funkhouser Lewia O. Funkhouser Harrisonburg Mies Rima Milea Misa Joan Mosenthal New York City

Party For Willing Workers Class After Election

Mrs. Jacob Hoffman and Mrs. Earl Hoover hosted the Willing Workers class of Christ Reformed Sunday school at the Hoover home on Mulberry Avenue. Officers elected include Blanche Maugans president, Ethel Causher vice president, Vivian Wantz secretary, Louise Corderman and Sarah Homag assistant secretaries, Mildred Fuss treasurer, Margaret Thompson assistant treasurer. Other attendees listed.

Jacob Hoffman Earl Hoover Christ Reformed Sunday School Mulberry Avenue Blanche Maugans Ethel Causher Iceresident Vivian Wantz Louise Corderman Sarah Homag Mildred Fuss Margaret Thompson Ithera Ware E. G. Miller Lillian Miller Annabelle Bowman Carvella Brandenburg Margie Brandenburg Lillian Cambleton Dorothy Martin Thelma Mowen Verna Mowen Sarah Spigler Elda Stahl Grace Stout Genevieve Sprarkle Blanche Talbert Esta Troxell Mary Corderman Dorothey Wentz Betty Wisherd Ruth Bowman Madelin Brewer Alvera Long Betty Miller Audrey Mawen Jessie Maugans Fred Stahl Harry Mawen Robert Martin Hese

Pageant at Keedysville Church Presents Christmas With Home Folks

The Salem United Brethren church in Keedysville staged a Christmas morning pageant titled Christmas With the Home Folks. Participants included Jean Scheller Paul Wyand Edwin Burtner Mary Coffman Lela Wyand Robert Hammond Paul Wyand Jr Harold Shank Tommy Griffith Luther Griffith John Michael Gerald Long Roger Burtner Harry Gouff Eugene Krider Elaine Scheller Nancy Hammond Beatrice Swain. Junior Choir accompaniment was provided by Mrs Bina Baker with choir members Katherine Dorothy Lela Wyand Mary Helen Alice Coffman Dorine Haines Shirla Line Earle Baker David Hite Robert Hammond Kent Baker. Readings were given by Rudy Myers Evelyn Swain Richaline Perkins Phyllis Isabelle Cromer Virginia Haines Rumsey Marshall Michael Gerald Hammond.

Salem United Brethren Church Keedysville Jean Scheller Paul Wyand Edwin Burtner Mary Coffman Lela Wyand Robert Hammond Harold Shank Tommy Luther Griffith John Michael Gerald Long Roger Burtner Harry Gouff Eugene Krider Elaine Scheller Nancy Hammond Beatrice Swain

Birthday party at Patsy Roane's eighth celebration

Patsy Roane entertained at her home on North Mulberry Street for her eighth birthday. Christmas decorations adorned the party area. Guests included Gloria Livingston Joyce Letter Patsy Pendleton Ea Jane Zimmerman Judy Snyder Carrie Brewer Betty Powers Jean and Bobby Snowberger Shannon Rodenhauser Jackie Widdows Betty and Tommy Roane Mrs Raymond Snowberger Mr and Mrs John R Tressler and Mrs Catherine Kuhn.

Patsy Roane North Mulberry Street Gloria Livingston Joyce Letter Patsy Pendleton Ea Jane Zimmerman Judy Snyder Carrie Brewer Betty Powles Jean Bobby Snowberger Shannon Rodenhauser Jackie Widdows Betty Tommy Roane Raymond Snowberger John R. Tressler Catherine Kuhn

Miss Knouse and Mr Kuhn Married in Quiet City Ceremony

Miss Ida Knouse of this city wed Willard E. Kuhn of Hagerstown at St Pauls United Brethren church parsonage. Rev. Dr. F Berry Plummer officiated. After a wedding trip to New York, the couple will reside at 8389 Summit Avenue. The groom works at Federal Silk Mills Williamsport. Attending were J R Kuhn H Kessner Snyder and Mrs J A Kline.

Ida Knouse Willard E. Kuhn Hagerstown St. Paul's United Brethren Church F. Berry Plummer M. A. Knouse Biglerville J. R. Kuhn Marla K. Kuhn

Auxiliary Christmas Party Held by American Legion Auxiliary

Mrs. Bertha Harman led the holiday gathering with Grace Dearfoss greeting attendees. Louise Eckard played a piano piece while Ruth Wallace and Cameron Elgin shared stories and Harman offered a reading. Refreshments and a gift exchange followed.

Bertha Harman Grace Dearfoss Louise Eckard Ruth Wallace Cameron Elgin Harman

Downsville Group Presents Christmas Program at St James Church

The Downsville St James Womans Christian Temperance Union held a Christmas program at St James Church with Miss Thelma Baker directing. The event featured carols, readings by several members, a scripture from John 1 1 18, and prayers concluding with It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.

Downsville-St. James Reba Long W. 3. Baker Thelma Baker William Rohrer William Eyler Jesus America Christ

Miss Maxine Willis Weds Allen Kahl in Frederick

Mrs Clarence E Willis announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Maxine Virginia Willis to Mr Allen Croft Kahl of Waynesboro. The November 1 ceremony at Calvary Methodist Church in Frederick was witnessed by close friends. Kahl a Waynesboro High School and V MI graduate and now an accountant for the Pennsylvania Bureau of Investigation. The couple will reside with the bride's family for the time being.

Clarence E. Willis Oak Hill Avenue Maxine Virginia Willis Allen Croft Kahl Waynesboro Ira Stanley Kahl Mr. Kahl Calvary Methodist Church Frederick Kahl Waynesboro High School Virginia Military Institute Lexington Fort Union Prep Holy Cross University Worcester Mass Pennsylvania Bureau of Investigation

Christmas Party At Mt Briar P T A Meeting

The Mt Briar Parent-Teacher Association held its December meeting with a Christmas party for Mt Briar families. Lincoln School from Halfway distributed supplies for the needy and toys for each child. Prizes were awarded to several attendees, refreshments served, and a program of skits readings and carols followed.

Mt. , Briar Parent-Teacher Association Lincoln School Halfway Mt. Briar Buddy Holmes Ethel Peacher Lester Jones Chas. T. Reese Alice Quick Halfway School Grover Artz Gower Washington County Council of PT. Aw Claude Davis John ©. Long Lester K. Range Hart Mary Metz Ruby Lowery Pearl Holmes Withur Abbott Mttleson Larry Gladys Rees Ora. Long Ars Ethel Reynolds Billy Griffith Robert Reese Lowise Griffith Leonard Easton Leon Abbott Junior Jones Lloyd Griffith Junior Munson Gardner Griffith Gerald Metz Bobbie Abbott Neil Fales Peggy Miller Edwin Cross Gwendolyn McCoy Melvin Long Garland Abbott Raymond Young Austin Reynolds Mt. Briar Recreation Center Thuryle WH. Taylor WPA Howard

Christmas Day Wedding in Hagerstown

Miss Hazel Paulina Domer daughter of Herbert and Mrs Domer Hagerstown Route 1 wed Donald W. Rohrer son of William W Rohrer and Mrs Rohrer of Fast. Lee Street in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev E R Andrews pastor of Chewsville U B Church on Christmas Day.

Hazel Paulina Domer Herbert Domer Hagerstown Donald W. Rohrer William W. Rohrer Lee Street E. R. Andrews Chewsville U. BL

Dinner and Dance Held by Employes at Hagerstown Shoe

The employees bowling league of the Hagerstown Shoe and Legging Company held a banquet at the Masonic Temple on Friday night followed by a company wide dance. A floor show from the Airport Inn and music from Club Royal Orchestra were featured. C William Ecton presided. L Vinton Hershey and Rep William D Byron spoke. Miss Helen Stouffer led arrangements.

Bowling League Hagerstown Shoe and Legging Company Masonic Temple Airport Inn Club Royal Orchestra C. William Ecton L. Vinton Hershey William D. Byron Helen Stouffer

Thamar Theta Rho Dance Set for Tomorrow Night

Arrangements completed by the Thamar Theta Rho Club for a Christmas dance at the Dagmar Hotel tomorrow night. Captain Kidd's Orchestra from Westminster will perform from 9 p.m. to midnight. The semi formal event is chaired by Dorothy Brunner with Doris Martin, Virginia Lee Couchman, Marie Lindsay, Marian Brunner and Kitty Rowe assisting.

Thamar Theta Rho Club Dagmar Hotel Nlight Captain Kidd Westminster Dorothy Brunner Doris Martin Virginia Lee Couchman Marie Lindsay Marian Brunner Kitty Rowe

Student Program At P T A Meeting

A Christmas program was presented at the Howard Street P T A meeting with first and second grades performing a play and upper grades singing carols outlining carol history. Jo Anne and Barbara Kanaga sang a duet and Miss Over's class won the attendance prize as Mrs. Travinger presided.

Howard Street

Hagerman Couple Celebrates Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hagerman of 907 Mulberry avenue marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a December 25 family dinner at the Patterson Hotel. Christmas decorations adorned the event as a large wedding cake sat center stage. many flowers and gifts were received. Guests from Richmond, Shiremanstown, Williamsport, Harrisburg, and Albany attended, with one son unable to attend.

C. E. Hagerman Mulberry Avenue Patterson Hotel H. K. Hagerman Malinda George Charles R. N Annabell Hagerman Richmond D. C. Faust Louise Cyril Shiremanstown T. B. Hagerman Jean Tommie Williamsport Mise Beatrice Bachs Harrisburg Harry Schaff Mabel Hagerman Evelyn Powell Robert N. Hagerman L. B. Jingerman Albany N. Y

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