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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1941

Page

3

Barnhart- Ahalt Tie The Knot In Winchester Va

Mr and Mrs Nevie Barnhart of Tilghmanton announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Gracia Regina Barnhart to Mr Allen L Ahalt son of Mr and Mrs L Ahalt of this city on Monday December 15 at Grace Evangelical Lutheran church parsonage in Winchester Va Reverend Carl Honeycutt officiated The bride wore a gold colored dress with brown accessories and had her mother as her only attendant Mr Ahalt works at Fairchild Aircraft Corporation The couple will reside with the bride's parents for the present

Nevie Barnhart Tilghmanton Gracia Regina Barnhart Allen L. Ahalt Ahalt Fairchild’ Aircraft Corporation

Miss Ditto Bride of Mr Pearman in Williamsport

Miss Danna Pelle Ditto wed Bilwaod C Pearman at the Williamsport Methodist church parsonage on Christmas Day. Rev. Robert H Hiller officiated. Mrs Pearman teaches at Cushens school and Mr Pearman is stationed at Camp Wheeler Georgia.

Paes Bitta Williamsport Dannapelle Ditto Bilwaod C. Pearman Edward Pearman Willamsport Robert H. Hiller Williamsport Methodist Church Pearman Cushens School Camp Wheeler

Local New Year Visits and Hospital News

Washington, D. C. guests arrive to mark the New Year with the Patterson family on South Prospect street. Numerous locals travel, entertain, or seek medical care, including hospital admissions for George Wolfinger and Carroll Williams, and retired senator Ernest Miller heading to Florida.

Myr Harry H. Bogert Washington, D. C Alton D. Patterson South Prospect Street

Bedspread Prize Awarded in Railway Brotherhood Contest

A chenille bedspread has been awarded to L. G. Repp for winning a contest recently conducted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.

L. G. Repp Atxio Brotherhood of

Christmas Night Garden Pageant Display At St Peter's Parish

At St Peter's Lutheran Clearspring parsonage a Christmas garden and pageant titled Christmas Night is on display in several themed scenes including mountains, a boat lake, farm, and railway systems. The display created largely by Rev. Luther J. Hare runs daily with extended hours through the holiday period and by appointment for those unable to attend.

St. Peter's Lutheran Church Clearspring Route 40 Christ Luther J. Hare

Holiday Party Given By Mr. And Mrs. Stouffer

Mr and Mrs Wilbur G Stouffer hosted a Mulberry avenue home holiday party with wassail decorations and evergreen greens. Prizes for mas orale headpiece and cards were won by Lloyd Maser and Karl McCauley. Carol singing preceded refreshments. guests included numerous couples from local families and Baltimore guest Pauline Shank.

Wilbur G. Stouffer Mulberry Avenue Ethel Lloyd Maser Karl McCauley Gladstone Allamong Jerry Grier Samuel Gordon Albert Gruber Lawrence Johns Jol Keplinger Krnest Lindsey Lloyd Moser Milton Porterfield Jay Sehatf Benjamin South Katherina Adams Earl McCaules Tsebelle Bauiffnan Lancaster Pauline Shank Baltimore

Marriage Licenses Listed With Numerous Pairs

A list of marriage licenses shows pairs from multiple towns including Williamsport Hagerstown Chambersburg and Emmitsburg. Ages range from 18 to 48 and couples include George Padthing Rachel Holderatt Chester Rotz Anna Misner Richard Yeomans and Kathryn Whittington among others.

George T. Padthing Williamshiro Rachel BE. Holdcratt Hagerstown Chester Rotz Chambersburg Anna L. Misner Waynesboro Richard A. Yeomans Agnes EB Gladhill Emmitsburg Johnny Spring Springs Francis $. Ahalt Baltimore Kathryn V. Whittington Charles Town Maurice EL Shaw Hancock Willi B. Myers Koekweond Bruce L. Dial Dull EB Big Springs William B. Mulont Blanche N Nichols Williatsport Thhiman KK. Kronse Chews Ville Doris E. Price Maxershaw de Artnay Niehals Eljaaterh V. Hose Gil Cippinger Mary J. Shaftty John J. Tehnnin Fringe Chambersty Amnos

Open House Planned at Hospital on New Year’s Day

Washington County Hospital announces an open house on New Year’s Day from 2 PM to 7 PM. Police are invited to tour the facility and view holiday decorations arranged by the hospital garden club with student help guiding visitors through the grounds and wards.

Washington Comits Hospital Jos Haegerstayen Garden Niveos Fluor

Christmas Party Planned by Toddies of the Monse

The Toddies of the Monse organize a Christmas party for inmates of Washington County Home on Tuesday evening. Roy Niehals and his variety boys will provide music for the event and distribution of gifts to each resident.

Washingston County Roy Niehals

Christmas Trees Turn Tragic In Maryland Home

A Maryland family’s Christmas Eve tree toppled causing chaos and shattered ornaments while another household faced needles shedding from a fresh spruce. Dealers blamed the tree’s Maine origin and July outdoor storage for the rapid decline once brought indoors, ending with a costly cleanup and a reconsidered holiday.

Maryland Maine

Miss Taylor and Mr Sterling Wed Quietly at Church

Miss Dottie M. Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs Roman E H Taylor of Williamsport and Mr Nelson L Sterling son of Mr and Mrs Daniel B Sterling were quietly married on Christmas Eve at 8 30 in the parsonage of Washington Square Methodist Church by Rev M A Keseker Attending were Mrs Roman E H Taylor Dale Taylor of Williamsport and Miss Doris French of this city The groom works at Superior Dairy and the bride at Victor Products Co They will reside at the groom s parents Chestnut street for the present

Dottie M. Taylor Roman E H. Taylor Williamsport Nelson L. Sterling Daniel B. Sterling Washington Square Methodist Church M. A. Keesecker Dale Taylor Doris French Superior Dairy Victor Products Co Chestnut Street

Christmas Wedding in Chambersburg Area

Miss Treva Jane Barkdoll daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Barkdoll near Chambersburg and David Warner Shoap son of the Rev and Mrs Hart Shoap near Scotland were married Christmas night at the Barkdoll Mt Etna home. Ring ceremony conducted by the bridegrooms father with reception to follow. The bride a 1940 graduate of Chambersburg High School and employed by Stanley Co. The groom a Shippenburg High School graduate class of 1937 and a student at Shippensburg State Teachers College left for a South trip and will live in Chambersburg.

Treva Jane Barkdoll Samuel YV. Barkdoll Chambersburg David Warner Shoap Hart W. Shoap Scotland Henry C. Barkdell Mtlimna Hagers Lawn Paul Shoup Paul Shoap Barkdoll Mt. Etna Mit Chambersburg High School Stanley Company Shippenshire High School Shippensburg State Teachers College

Group Meeting to Plan Program and County Fair Events

Representatives of farm groups, homemaker clubs, and county officials will gather in the County Agent's office tonight at 7:30 to discuss participation in the United States farm experiment program. Edwin H. Mowhray of the Treasury will address attendees and outline cooperation in the Siege campaign. The Rohversville annual fair, begun last Saturday, continues through next Saturday in the Rohrersville community hall.

Thomas M. Simpson Postamee Oman Edwin Jh. Mowhray Treasury Department Tle Sturday Rohrersville

Beach fashion previews for 1942 lashed with color and charm

Hollywood designers showcased 1942 beach wear in Los Angeles highlighting two piece suits for women paired with matching trunks for men and distinctive accents. The preview featured cable-stitch white ensembles, long sleeve sweaters, slimming silhouettes, bold colors from blues to gold, and eclectic touches including a copper cowboy suit with fringe detailing.

Los Angeles Theyye Milady Hubby Hollywood

New Year Parties At Club Highlight Social Season

The Board of Governors plans the annual New Year Eve ball at Fountain Street Country Club with informal preparties. John Carey chairs county arrangements, assisted by Lehner, Daniels, Wright, Kelly, Jones, Bennett, and others. An eggnog party follows New Year’s Day for members.

Board of Governors Fountainstead Country John Il Carey George §. Lehner W. Riley Daniels Fred C. Wright, Jr LD. Kelly Coulbourne Jones Dro Floyd Bennett, Jr Elt Ute Club

Christmas Supper By Washington Senate Sunder Ladies Class

The Ladies Helping Hand of the Washington Senate Sunder school will host a Christmas supper and party in the social hall tonight at 7 30. Members are urged to attend as a secret tale will be revealed.

Washington Senate Sunder School

Engagement of Doris Wertz to Laird Dealaman

Mrs Irvin M Wertz of 33 Broad way announces the engagement of her daughter Doris Elise to Laird Dealaman son of Mr and Mrs Fred W Dealaman of Plainfield New Jersey The bride elects father was the late Dr Irvin A Wertz former mayor of Hagerstown Doris is a Hagerstown High School graduate class of 36 and Duke University AB 1940 sociology student at Columbia University bound for her masters Laird Dealaman from Bound Brook is with Bound Brook Trust Co attended American Institute of Banking North Plainfield High School and Drake College 1935 The wedding will be in early fall.

Irvin M. Wertz Broadway Doris Elise Laird Dealaman Fred W. Dealaman Plainfield N. J Irvin A. Wertz Hagerstown Miss Wertz Duke University Columbia University New York City Deataman Bound Brook Trust Co Bound Brook American Institute of Banking North Plainfield High School Drake College

DeMolays Plan For Dance This Evening At Masonic Temple

The Hagerstown Chapter Order of DeMolay hosts a dance from 9 30 p m to 12 30 a m at the Masonic Temple promising a large turnout. Al Gruber and His Orchestra provide tunes with the entertainment committee led by Paul Fryer Jr Irvin De Grange and Raymond Harrison arranging holiday season decorations.

Hagerstown al Gruber Paul Fryer, Jr Irvin de Grange Raymond Harrison

Kinseys Host Dinner Party In Smithsburg

Mr and Mrs John T Kinsey entertained at their home in Smithsburg with guests including Mr and Mrs John W Clark Mr and Mrs Paul H Martin Mr and Mrs Robert L Kinsey Mr and Mrs William Kin Mrs Vernon W Clark and daughter Mr and Mrs A Janes Martin and daughter Betty Joyce and Miriam Delauter Cecil Delauter Dr Thelma and Donald Clark Genevieve Martin Harry Reese and Wilbur Clark in attendance.

Mro John T. Kinsey Smithsburg John W. Clark Paul H. Martin Robert L. Kinsey William Kin Vernon W. Clark A. Janes Martin Betty Joyce Miriam Delauter Cecil Delauter Thelma Donald Clark Genevieve Martin Harry Reese Wilbur Clark

Alumni Dance in Clearspring Tonight at Hole Alexander Ballroom

Clearspring High School Alumni Association hosts an evening event for members and friends in the Hole Alexander ballroom. Home from college and military service attendees expected to join local dancers with Zel Smith and his orchestra providing music from 9 to 12 with door prizes for both men and women.

Hole Alexander Clearspring High School Alumni Association Zel Smith

Party Is Given at Hotel Alexander

Sterling entertained employees of the ready to wear department of Byer Ore at a party held at Hotel Alexander in honor of her son in law and daughter Mr Landers Ryin Levin of New York.

Ldegse Sterling Byer Ore Hotel Alexander Low Mr. Landers Ryin Levin New York

Wedding Anniversary Reception for Hoch–Hoth Duo

Mr and Mrs Austin O Dell Hoch of West Side Avenue were honored with a surprise Christmas reception marking their forty fifth wedding anniversary. The event featured guests including Edwin L Hoch Austin B Hoch and Mrs Leo DeLauder with music, tributes, and gifts. Russell S Welty announced the engagement of Marva Virginia Welty to Forrest Washington Brown with a January 21 wedding planned.

Aly Ewin i Each and Son Ross Hoch Baltimore Mise Belva Hoch Robert Smith Washington, D. C A O'Deh Hoch West Side Avenue Austin O'Dell Hoch Hoth McDora Beard This City Mr. Hoch G. A. Snyder Christ Reformed Church Edwin L. Hoch Austin B. Hoch Leo DeLaunder A.H. Middlekavis Selva Hoch H. A. Fesperman A. H. Middlekauts A. B. Hoch S. H. Conrad Dick Rohrer Carl Sheppard Ray Rubber Maria Hoch Leo DeLauder Frances de- Lauder Iva E. de- Lauder Sarah Beard E. L. Hoch Edwin Hoch Belva Hoch Miss Welty Russell S. Welty Bevicet Marva Virginia Forrest Washington Brown Forrest A. Brown Charles Town W. Va

Prayer meeting canceled at Presbyterian church

The regular Wednesday evening prayer meeting of the Presbyterian church will not be held this week.

The Presbyterian Church

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Miss Barnhart Mr. Ahalt Winchester Miss Ditto Bride Mr. Pearman M.L. McAdams Dunn Irvin Drive Elizabeth Jane McAdams Herbert Elmer Niner Herbert EB. Niner Pennsylvania Avenue Jack McKenzie South Mulberry Street Washington County Hospital Kenneth Kline West Washington Street Clifford Gardner Care Town Glenn Dixot North Mulberry Street Bill’s Loan Office North Jonathan St Roxy Restaurant Frederick Street Arthur Dorsey Randolph Ave Lonnat St Fleisher Women's N. E. Cor Paul Matchenson Augusta Military Academy Betty Winn West Washington Street George Wolfinger J. S. Hade Dewey Avenue Carroll Williams Mollie Wilkens Hillcrest Road Margaret Hedgecock Mrs Leland Hedgecock Mary Turner William Griffith Ogdensburg N.Y Glenn Winfield R. P. Petry William J. Clapp Fountain Head Heights Rosalie Brewer Bethlehem N. B. Rowe Virginia Avenue Charleston Catherine B. Byersole Salem Avenue Ernest W. Miller Florida Erskine Miller Jane Hornbaker University Hospital Harold S. Martin 105Th Infantry Indiantown Gap Smithshburg Lieut Martin South Potomac Street J. Earl Kohler Julia Kohler Samuel M. Foltz Philadelphia Mrs. S. Ey Folts Hotel Charles Grace Wilson I. C. Byron Elwood B. Sterling Camp Wolters Texas Frederick Miler Cambridee Mel Harry KE. Miller East Antetam Street Non Stouffer Eva Louise Hamilton Boulevard Lon Sparrie Hackensack Mire J. N. Dewnan Bix Springs Bowsman Shelby Mississippi Kelen Fockler Wreelemn Maryland College Methodit University of Tlindis Urbanail Hetty Hill St. Petersbmrg Fia Charlies McClain McChia Winter Street Clearspring Parsonage Mas Trees Miss Taylor MR. Sterling Bat Apemore Gordon Bues Centerville Dow & Keatewain United States Navy Uncle Sam Jeft Norfolk Esterday Bikle New Jersey Doris E. Wertz M. Punk ITLY Incleding Frederick Baltimore, MP Knodle & Son Gay Street Members of Painting and Decorating Contractors of America VaPoRus Crawford House Shepherdstown
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