Social club notes on residents and military families
A long list of local residents, military personnel, cadet nurses, and families connected to 248 South Potomac Street and nearby addresses, detailing visits, travel to San Francisco and New York, vacations, furloughs, hospital stays, and Christmas holidays spent with relatives. Several names and addresses appear, including Mrs. Fouke, Pvt. Bert K. Mason Jr., Lt. James S. Spielman, and families in Chambersburg, Waynesboro, and Baltimore, with hospital and duty updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Fouke
South Potomac Street
Paul B. Fouke
Sr/c
San Francisco
Cal
Bert K. Mason, Jr
Cann | Blanding, Fla
James S. Spielman
USNR
James H. Spielman
East Washington Street
New York City
Lorraine Bloyer
South Baltimore General Hospital
Baltimore
Mrs. Albert Williams
Liberty Street
Children Build Underground Christmas Train Display
Eight boys from Washington County Orphanage, guided by Thurman Grossnickle, built an elaborate underground Christmas display over several days. The scene features a mountain, valley, two tunnels, electric switches, side tracks, passenger trains, and hand-crafted scenery including the orphanage, homes, church, cemetery, school, park, and railroad station. Girls assisted with decoration. Public viewing is invited daily from 2 to 5 p.m. at the orphanage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Thurman Grossnickle
Grossnickle
Dale Eaton
Tommy Butts
Charles Smallwood
Robert Eaton
Herman Tawney
Robert Corvett
Rudy St. Clair
John Smith
Southern Engineers Hold Annual Stag At Anthony Wayne
About 150 members and guests of the Southern Engineering Society attended the annual stag Christmas dinner at the Anthony Wayne Hotel in Waynesboro Pennsylvania on December 21. Edgar P. Wine presided and led short walks with Rev C M Ankerbrand, while Lillian and Betty Lee Miller and the American Legion quartet provided music. Harry C A Behr from Hershey described rapid strides in the food dehydration industry driven by wartime demand and noted postwar benefits for home cooking. Paul A Leichel presented F A Firnhaker a silver goblet in appreciation of his leadership. The program was arranged under T C Neady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Engineering Society
Anthony Wayne
Waynesboro
Edgar P. Wine
Greencastle
M. Ankerbrand
Lillian
Betty Lee Miller
American Legion Quartette
Warynesboro
Harry C. A. Behr
Hershey Company
Paul A. Leichel
Hagerstown
F. A. Firnhaker
Waynesboroe
Fogle Harp Nuptials Held In Frederick And Dubois
Mr and Mrs William Fogle announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Elizabeth to Rusty DeWitt A Harp Jr of Dubois Pa The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev William A Herpich in Boonsboro The couple will reside in Dubois after a Christmas season wedding party at the bridegroom s parents home in Cannon Avenue both families attend local schools and a Bible class plans a Christmas party at San Mar later that month
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fogle
Frederick
Mary Elizabeth
Rusty DeWitt A. Harp, Jr
Dubois
William A. Herpich
Boonsboro
Ier
Madeline D. Eyler
Harp
Set
William R. Bvyler
Frederick High School
Duboris
WCED
DeWitt
Watt
Cannon Avenue
Duberis
Miss Clark Weds Sat J Michael in Simple City Ceremony
Miss Mary Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Clark Hancock became the bride of Technical Sergeant Joseph E Michael son of Mrs A J Michael Big Pool in a Tuesday evening ceremony at St Pauls United Brethren parsonage officiated by Rev Dr F Berry Plummer. Mrs Michael teaches at Antietam Street school and Sgt Michael has returned from overseas duty and is stationed at Fort Story Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Clark
J. W. Clark
Hancock
Joseph E. Michael
A. J. Michael
Big Pool
F. Berry Plummer
St. Paul's United Brethren Parsonage
Michael
Antietam Street
Sgt. Michael
Fore Story
Local Couple Wed On Xmas Eve In Double Ring Ceremony
Gloria Batt and Pfc John Elias wed at St John Lutheran Church on Christmas Eve in a double ring ceremony led by Rev Leigh Bell. The bride wore a light blue dress with black accessories and a rose corsage. Maid of honor was Dorothy Marino and best man Grieg Griffin. Both graduates of Hagerstown High School. Mrs Elias works at C and P Telephone. Pfc Elias stationed at Venice Army Air Field Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Batt
Lena Batt
South Locust Street
Pfc
John Elias
Eva Elias
South Mulberry Street
Leigh Bell
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Dorothy Marino
Grieg Griffin
Hagerstown High School
Entertained At Christmas Party By Trinity Lutheran Class
The Queen Esther class of the Trinity Lutheran Sunday school taught by H. M. Lippy enjoyed a Christmas gathering at Mrs. Willis Lehman's Broadway home with Miss Nellie Ruth as joint hostess. The decorated house reflected the holiday season and a brief business meeting followed gift exchanges. Officers provided refreshments including Mrs. E. B. Brown president, Mrs. R. Bailey, Miss Ida Kuodle, Mrs. Charles Kibler and Mrs. S. M. Funk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
H. M. Lippy
Willis Lehman
Nellie Ruth
E. B. Brown
R. Bailey
Ida Kuodle
Charles Kibler
M. Funk
Miss Cunningham Weds Mr. Moore in Boonsboro
Genevieve B. Cunningham of Maplesville marries U. S. Navy officer W. Randolph Moore on December 22 at Boonsboro Eutheran parsonage. Rev. A. M. Asthy officiates. Attendants wear black with orchid corsages. Lt. Robert R. Moore serves as best man. Moore has spent 11 months in the South Pacific. couple to reside in Searle, Washington. Mount Whitney noted as highest U.S. peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cunningham
Maplesville
Genevieve
W. Randolph Moore
U. S. Navy
Elsa Moore
W. Randolph
Unis City
Boonsboro Eutheran Parsonage
A. M. Asthy
HW. M. McAvoy
Audrey
Triesler
Robert R. Moore
Army Air Corps
Local kin of Japanese internees relieved over Red Cross release
Six Army men and one civilian from Hagerstown, plus a sister, have relatives in Japanese camps. Red Cross relief parcels arrived in Kobe in November, with about 309,000 standard food parcels for American and allied prisoners. The distribution plan sends about 45,000 parcels to prisoners of war and internees in the Philippine Islands, featuring higher protein and less starch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tted Cross
Tose
Hagerstonians
Red Cross
W.H. Cochran
Randolph Avenue
Japan
Hagerstown
Pacific
Bataan
Corregedor
Manila
John Vance
Taiwan
Tokyo
South Prospect
Burton R. Richard
Philippines
Ralph P. Richard
Roessner Avenue
Edward
Miller
Jane W. Bower
Concord Street
Wyatt Warrenfeltz
Java
Virgina Avenue
Paul R. Miller
George S. Miller
Chestnut Street
Harold Hart
James F
United States
Far East
Red Cross Societies
Philippine Islands
Germany
St. Louis Red Cross
New WAC enlistment rules take effect after year start
Recruitment for the Women's Army Corps will change after January 1. Only women with a specific mechanical or commercial skill will be eligible beyond standard physical and mental qualifications. Lt. Edna Goodall announced the ruling, noting the local office will accept without special skills until year end and remain open nine to weeknights until then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wacs
Edna Goodall
WAC
Church Class Is Entertained At Christmas Party
Intermediate girls of Howard Street Methodist Church enjoyed a Christmas party hosted by teacher Mrs. Harry R. Daley at her Spruce Street home. Gifts, games, and a taffy pull were shared, with refreshments served to Bernice Trimmer Nellie Doornberger Nancy Doornbarger Fay Conrad Pauline Hamill Janetta Harsh Xellig Sites Retha Wing Rosalie King Sandra Garmont Beverly McSherry and Nay and Rosalie Ana Daler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Street Methodist Church
Harry R. Daley
Spruce Street
Bernice Trimmer
Nellie Doornberger
Nancy Doornbarger
Fay Conrad
Pauline Hamill
Janetta Harsh
Xellig Sites
Retha Wing
Rosalie King
Sandra Garmont
Beverly McSherry
Nay
Rosalie Ana Daler
Buffet Supper Honors Beta Sigma Phi Chapters
Mrs Crown O Diehl hosted a buffet supper at the Hamilton Hotel last evening from five to seven o clock in honor of the Nic Kappa and Sigma chapters of Beta Sigma Phi. Social sponsor Diehl hosts annually during Christmas holidays with table decor featuring yellow and white carhage anthems and red and white candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle Nic Kappa
Sigma
Beta Sigma Phi
Crown O. Diehl
Samilton
Iehl
Suvorily
De Molay to Hold Party for Mother's Circle
The Mother's Circle of De Molay hosts a jovial Christmas gathering at Mrs. W. A. I. 8 South Prospect Street tonight at 7:30. Gifts will be exchanged.
Couple Weds at St John’s Lutheran Here
Aliss Ethel M Broadwater and Carmen P Bowers, both of Chambersburg Pa, were married last Friday afternoon at St John’s Lutheran church. Rev W Leigh Ball performed the ceremony. The couple’s only attendants were Mr and Mrs A R Havestroh. The newlyweds will reside in Chambersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliss Ethel M. Broadwater
Chambersburg
Carmen P. Bowers
St. John’s Lutheran Church
W. Leigh Ball
A. R. Haverstroh
Bis City
Junior Dance Club Hosts Christmas Event in Women's Club
A brightly lit Christmas tree and pine sprays decorated the Women's Club auditorium for the Junior Dancing Club Christmas dance last evening. Miss Judy Corrigan led novelty dances with prizes, while refreshments were served by co chairs with help from others. The guest list includes Betty Ann Bange, Yvonne Beachley, Mary Bester, Susan Bester, Shannon Davenport and many more. Roddy Garver slipped in a dinner before the annual frolic to be held January ... at Emmanuel United Brethren Church social hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bib and
Tucker
Judy Corrigan
Richard Depew
Frank Schwartz
Franklin M. Thomas
Charles Harris
Betty Ann Bange
Yvonne Beachley
Mary Bester
Susan Bester
Shannon Davenport
Anita Fiery
Nancy Vletcher
Peggy Fletcher
Patsy Geiger
Barbara Hamby
Lynn Hamby
Barbara Hartsock
Jane Hershey
Caroline James
Sarah Kanaga
Alice Lusby
Carolyn Mortenson
Jane Mathias
Nancy Melton
Barbara Odenh
Emmanuel | Winited Brethren Church
Spm
CE. Society of the Church
Hazel Cash
Chewsville Church
David Andrews
Janet Shilling
Dune Shining
Conrad Snydes
Joyce Snyd
Braden
Thomas
Eshments
School of Nursing to Hold Holiday Formal at Women's Club
The Washington County Hospital School of Nursing will hold its annual holiday formal for students graduates and physicians tonight from 10 to 12 at the Women's Club. Gala holiday decorations will adorn the venue and Al Graber and his band will perform the latest song hits for dancing with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Hospital School of Nursing
al Graber
Scout Dance Held Last Evening
The YMCA auditorium hosted the Christmas party for Senior Girl Scout troop No. 24 with about forty girls and guests. Dolores Defelice led relay games while Charlotte Miller and the refreshment committee prepared a white decor table with red candles and evergreens. Punch and home baked cookies were served as the first in a series of youth social events. a January gathering is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Dolores Defelice
Charlotte Miller
Pageant To Be Given Tonight At Half Way Church
Inclement weather postponed the Half Way Friendship Union Church Christmas program last Wednesday night. The pageant resumes tonight at o o clock featuring a 30 voice Young People's vested choir singing hymns and carols along with preceding entertainment. Public invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Union Church
Announce Births of Two Daughters
Mr and Mrs Ralph Lushbaugh announce the birth of a daughter at their home 417 West Church Street on December 26. Mr and Mrs Hubert Lee Andrews of 16 West Washington Street celebrate the birth of a daughter at Washington County Hospital on December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Lushbaugh
West Church Street
Hubert Lee Andrews
West Washington Street
Washington County Hospital
Christmas Party Of Trinity Sisters Class
The Trinity Sisters Class of Boonsboro Lutheran Church held its regular meeting and Christmas party on Tuesday evening December 19. The session included emptying the Bad Weather Locks, revealing Secret Pals, drawing new ones for the upcoming year, and seasonal refreshments for members Maxine Stine, Helen Funk, Ruth Houck, Charlotte Haynes, Jane Houser, Isabelle Moser, Lena Harshman, Kathryn Snyder, Virginia Palmer, Miriam Schildknecht, Marjorie Cline, and guests Janice Gantz, Harold Funk, and Edward Snyder. The next meeting will be at Miriam Schildknecht’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Sisters
Boonsboro Lutheran Church
Bernice Snyder
Maxine Stine
Helen Funk
Ruth Houck
Charlotte Haynes
Jane Houser
Isabelle Moser
Lena Harshman
Kathryn Snyder
Drawings by the Story Hour Class at Washington County Museum
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts hosts an exhibit in the print room titled Drawings by the Story Hour Class. Crayon and pencil works from after story hour workshops depict autumn chores circus and fair scenes school plays Hallowe'en and other child experiences. Notable young artists include Georgina Richt Reve Churchill Roxana Mary MacGabe Brooks Hammer Alice Lee Maxson Norma Pearce Nancy Porter Sarah Stonebraker and Richard Vidoni. The program resumes January 6 with a focus on arts from other countries and a Rembrandt movie feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Schallinger
Nctivity
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Hagerstown
Georgina Richt
Reve Churchill
Roxana
Mary MacGabe
Brooks Hammer
Alice Lee Maxson
Norma Pearce
Nancy Porter
Sarah Stonebraker
Richard Vidoni
Rembrandt
Church to Hold Special New Year’s Eve Service
The First Baptist church plans a New Year’s Eve service at 9 30 p m featuring a movie The Life of St Paul and a program of special music A combined watch night and student night service will run from 11 p m to midnight Mrs Roberta Lillard will read fifteen minutes of hymn singing during the observance
Christmas Contributions From Local Groups Noted
Newton D. Baker General Hospital occupational therapy courses receive Christmas contributions from the Fifth Grade of Washington Street School Miss Frances Cottrells room the Christ Reformed church Primary department and the National Auxiliary of the NALG in a civic showing of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton D. Baker General Hospital
Washington Street
Frances Cottrell
Christ Reformed Church
NALG
Church to Have Program at Broadford Church
The life of Christ in Scripture and Psalm will be presented this Sunday evening at 7 30 at Broadfording Church of the Brethren. Rev and Mrs Elmer Rowland and wife will be guest singers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Broadfording
Church of the Brethren
Elmer Rowland
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Charles Bloom
Pikesville
Washington County School of Nursing
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Ruth Sayers
Patricia Ann O'Neill
Jagerstown
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Elizabeth Street
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Brown Avenue
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Western Maryland College
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Edinburg
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Martinsville, Va
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Philadelphia
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West Grove
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Cochranville
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Del
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Cumberland
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Summit Avenue
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Welliamsburg
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Patricia
Louise Kottter
Shepherd College
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Lancaster
Kathereen Shank
Clevelandville
Carroll Miller
Mt. Carmel
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Dorothy Lane
Terrace
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Buckley Field
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Flagerstown
Betty Jane Mullendore
Cuion Memorial Hospital
H. M. Mullendere
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R. W. Martin
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Phyllis Kline
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Marie Foftenberger
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J. E. Bearinger
Paul Bh. Holdcraft
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L. & B. Hat Shop Northeast Cor. Public Square
Southern Engineers
Fogle
Frederick Girl
Ladies Bible Class of
San Mar
Masonic Temple
Chappy Dell
Miss Clark
J. Michael
University of Illinois
Jill Drum
Decatur
School of Journalism
Miss Cunningham
Mr. Moore
Mount Whitney
California
Capitol Liquor Market
Church St
Women’s Club
School of Nursing
Audubon Cocktail
Patterson
County Museum
Snow White
Star Fock
Snow White Products CO
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