Christmas Cotte Buffet Exhibit At Washington Canty Museum
The Washington Canty Museum of Fine Arts hosts a Christmas Eve buffet exhibit by the Wagerstown Garden Club for a second year. In the Music Room snow scenes of Norway by late William Singer set the mood alongside a table setting by Mrs Richard V Mauver featuring red linen, a miniature Canadian Spruce, real canties, red birds and tiny dolls. Plates cups and saucers bear Christmas tree motifs, with red napkins and green ribbons and a Sheffield silver chafing dish enhancing the festive display.
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Washington Canty Museum of Fine Arts
Wagerstown
Sheffield
Wedding Rites Planned for December 21 in Funkstown
Miss Donna Bonds and Jerry A. Montgomery prepare to wed on December 21 at Bethel Assembly of God Church. The couple, both graduates and Lowe's employees, will be joined by close family. Betty Sellers is maid of honor with Joe Place as best man.
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James Bonds
Funkstown
Donna Bonds
Jerry A. Montgomery
J.A. Montgomery
North Wilkesboro
N.C
Bethel
Betty Sellers
Joe Place
South Hagerstown High School
Wilkes Central High School
Lowe's of Magerstown, Inc
Employees Feted At Yule Dinner Dance
The annual Christmas dinner party for the employees of Supreme Concrete Black and Products Inc and affiliates including the Winchester plant was held at The Tortuga Restaurant before Christmas. One hundred eighty two workers from four plants attended the gala. George R Lyles Sr cut a cake shaped as a concrete block. G Robert Lyles Jr gave safe driving awards to drivers from all plants. Gifts prizes and music followed by a German Band from Frederick Maryland.
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Emlowes
Supreme Concrete Black and Products, Inc
Winchester
Tortuga
George R. Lyles, Sr
G. Robert Lyles, Jr
Musie
Frederick
Summers Named Chairman of Pitt Greensburg Advisory Board
Eric Summers, former Greensburg resident and current vice president for finance at West Penn Power in Pillsburg, is named chairman of the 25 member advisory board at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. He helped found the campus development committee and has held executive roles at Monongahela Power and Potomac Edison's units.
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Eric Summites
Weal Penn Power Company
Pillsburg
University of Pittsburgh At
Greensburg
Summers
West Penn
Early Americana Christmas Buffet at The Museum
The museum greets visitors with a holiday buffet setting themed in Early Americana. Mrs J Alvey Long created the centerpiece with a punch bowl, cups, green wreaths, and fruit in Della Robbia style. David T Cottingham photographed a red cloth scene, though some detail is lost in photographs. The exhibit invites the public to visit during museum hours.
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David T. Cottingham
Salt Reduction Note for Potato Slices in Sauce
The method shows removing excess salt by using potato slices in the sauce. Raw potato slices absorb salt when left in the cooking liquid for about 20 minutes, helping adjust the salt level.
Xi Epsilon Bets Sigma Phi Yule Party Held at Home
Xi Epsilon Bets Sigma Phi Sorority held a Christmas party at Mrs Edna Watkins home on E Irvin Ave. Mrs Ruth Foltz led a brief business session finalizing plans to knit a basket for a needy family Katherine Beard chairs service projects Ann Stouffer supervised a social refreshment period Santa distributed gifts to all The next meeting is January 8 in the club room.
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Xi Epsilon Chapter
Bets Sigma Phi Sorority
Edna Watkins
E. Irvin Ave
Ruth Foltz
Katherine Beard
Ann Stouffer
Santa
Class Stages Holiday Fete At Mt Carmel Church
The Loyal Sisters Sunday School class met at Mt. Carmel Evangelical United Brethren Church on Wednesday December 18 at Mrs Roy Reeders home for a Christmas party. A playlet readings and carol singing were part of the program. Fifteen members exchanged secret gifts and refreshments were served to finish the evening.
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Loyal Sisters
Mt. Carmel
Local Birth Announcements Parade From Washington County Hospital
Proud parents announce multiple births in the area. Mary Elizabeth Chambers born December 25 at Washington County Hospital to Arthur Chambers Jr and wife. Harry Joseph III born December 23 at the same hospital to Mr and Mrs Harry Cil liani. Ronne Reed born December 25 to Gerald Reed and wife in Hancock. Clingerman couple welcome their first child a son born December 19. John K R Ul born December 25 at Washington County Hospital to John Hershey Jr and wife. Swisher couple announce their first child a daughter born December 21 at Memorial Hospital Berkeley Springs. John Fitzgerald Whittington born December 19 at Washington County Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Whittington.
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Arthur Chambers, Jr
Dauhter
Mary Elizabeth
Washington County Hospital
Chambers
Barbara Schlosser
Harry Cilliani
Route Three
Hagerstown
Harry Joseph III
Giuliani
Pat Helene
Gerald Reed
Hancock
Ronne Jeaneed
Reed
Betty Jane Clopper
Jack Clingerman
Erie St. Wyattsville
Clingerman
Ann Pottenberger
Little Orleans
Nelson Clingerman
John R. Hershey Jr
Fairfax Road
John KR. Ul
Hershey
Anna Leiter
Edgar Swisher
Memorial Hospital
Werkeley Springs
W. Va
Swisher
Margaret Hull
Rober J. Whittington
Snyder Ave
John Fitzgerald
Whittington
Kitty Forcing
Local Notices Mention Patients and Wedding Plans in Cumberland
Parsonals Harveay Kate Moser at 12 Elizabeth St is confined as a patient to Washington County Hospital Mrs John Rooney. Han cock recuperating at home of niece Mrs Pami Kershi ers 70 Devonshire Road. Karl Albert and Keitine Anna Fauss to be ring bearer and junior bridesmaid at Judith Stoutamyer and Roger L Powers wedding on December 28 in Cumberland. Children of Mr and Mrs Albert Fauss of Fan cock.
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Harveay
Kate Moser
Fiizabeth St
Washington County
John Rooney. Hancock
Washington County Hospital
Pami Kershiers
Devonshire Road
City
Karl Albert
Keitine Anna Fauss
Judith Stoutamyer
Roger L. Powers
Cumberland
Albert Fauss
Fancock
Alsatia Club Christmas Dance Summary
The Alsatia Club will host its annual Christmas dance this Saturday evening December 28 in the club room. The Imperials provide music for dancing from 9:49 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The event is open to Alsatians and guests. tickets will be sold at the door.
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Tick
Engagement of Ginger Marie Phillips and James Kirby Towns
Mrs. Mable L. Phillips of 484 Mineral Ave announces the engagement of her daughter Ginger Marie to James Kirby Towns, son of Mrs. Mildred Snyder of 707 Salem Ave and James Towns of Great Lakes. Ginger attended South Hagerstown High and works at S S Kresges North End. James attended Grandy High in Norfolk, Virginia, and works for Manbeck Bread Co. The wedding is planned for December.
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Mable L. Phillips
Mineral Ave
Ginger Marie
James Kirby Towns
Mildred Snyder
Salem Ave
James Towns
Great Lakes
Miss Phillips
William Phillips
South Hagerstown High School
SS. Kresges
North End
Towns
Grandy High School
Norfolk
The
Manbeck Hread Co
Tryad Club Christmas Party at West Wind Home
Tryad Club members gathered at West Wind, hostess Mrs Elise Hono showsky, on Sunday December 24 for their annual Christmas party. Holly garlands in brass and copper containers framed the old fashioned decor. Mrs Lena Barkdoll presided at the punch bowl serving eggnog to ten members. The next day Mrs Honoshow sky and Mrs Martha Grandbine presented gifts at Gateway Convalescent Home on behalf of the club.
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Tryad Club
West Wind
Elise Honoshowsky
Lena Barkdoll
Honoshowsky
Martha Grant Bine
Club
Gateway Convalescent Home
Exquisite Christmas Eve table setting on display at museum
Mrs. John Stonebraker creates an elegant holiday table using Haviland china with age patina, fine linen cloths, lace insertions, a pine and holly basket, Tiffany goblets and candlesticks, a formal display suitable for New Year buffets, highlighting traditional beauty.
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Heirman
John Stonebraker
Haviland
Tiffany
Birthday Party Honors Two People
A double birthday party honored Miss Gwynn Watts of this city and her cousin Terry Wolfman of Gettysburg at her Howell Road home. The party featured Christmas decorations, a sleigh and reindeer, a snowflake centerpiece and a green white cake with dancing figurines. Door prizes included records and corsages as guests from this city and Gettysburg attended, with numerous names listed as attendees.
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Gwynn Watts
Terry Wolfman
Gettysburg
Howell Road
John Keilholtz
Carla Weaver
Bonnie Arnesberger
Judy Alberts
Sue Hope
Sally Hillard
Sharon van Dyke
Dean Slayman
Patty Kinsey
Linnie Kinsey
Brenda Ruth
Linda Ruth
Barbara Wilson
Barbara Carhaugh
Gail Brown
Debbie Babbs
Joy Ebersole
Phil Wisotzkey
Kim Cullson
Danny Scott
Bill Eden
Dave Eden
Ken Gebhart
Philip Tate
Ron Mace
Paul Wolf, Jr
Jeff Gehrm
Gary Gehrm
Tony Hoffman
Les Crosshayg
Jimmy Slayman
Ronnie Kinsey
Jim Ruth
Ronnie Langlotz
D.L. Shaw
Grace Thomas
Jeanne Ferguson
Clifford Keilholtz
Betty Hoffman
Ruth Anh
Regina Hartman
Pat Ebersole
Charles Smith
Christians Roe
Cantata Planned at Mt. Carmel EUB Church
Mt. Carmel EUB Church on Robersville Road hosts a cantata this Sunday at 7 30 pm titled Son Of The Highest. Featuring Chapel and Primary Choirs with dramatic roles, directed by Mrs John Gross and Samuel Smith, organist Mrs Grace Rice, primary director Mrs Page Mullendore, accompanist Mrs VR Mumma, and readers Mrs John Grogs and Mrs Ira Poffenberger. Reverend Henry E Gable pastor. Public invited.
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Dhe
Mt. Carmel Eub
Robrersville Road
John Gross
Bils
Samuel Smith
Grace Rice
V.R. Mumma
John Grogs
Ira Poffenberger
Henry E. Gable
Nostalgic gift picks and film recommendations
A reader praises E R Eastman’s Journey to Day Before Yesterday for its farm life nostalgia and charm. Charlotte Adams’s 1001 Questions About Cooking is praised for brimming with answers. The piece also endorses The Cardinal film by Columbia as superb and war critique. Holiday cards and well wishes follow the sentiment.
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E.R. Eastman
Hfe
Charlotte Adams
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Eric Summers
the Museum
Xi Epsilon
Columbia
Choice
W. Paul Settles
Innsurance NE
Washington St
Heperttown, Md
Shedane
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