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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1957
Page
13
Dear B. G. faces whether to encourage his 18 year old son to rent and live near campus. The father’s open stance prompts advice that a wise parent supports growth and grants space while remaining a guiding ally as the son learns independence.
A fragment notes that Wanners Tt favors allowing a few cigarettes to collect in trays rather than constant tidiness. It argues that focusing on ashtray clearance over guests’ conversation disrupts comfort and hampers a relaxed visit.
The Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church class in Keedysville was entertained Monday by teacher Mrs. Sabin Baker. The program featured carols and a Scripture reading, with Mrs. Baker and Dean Garland at the piano. Prizes were awarded to Judy Rohrer, Raymond Stickler, and Gary Staley, and refreshments served to a list of class members and sponsors.
Danny Thomas discusses his rise in TV viewership and four season family show. He recalls near quitting after a ratings drop, credits perseverance and art for art’s sake, and notes sponsors and allies like Tom McDermott helped sustain the program. He aims to continue a couple more years before easing back.
Debutante Billie Fon swine Pollard, honored by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Weir Pollard Jr at their Northern Avenue home, hosted a December cocktail party with family and guests from Washington, Baltimore, and Winchester. Attire included Chantilly lace gowns with floral accents and a flower bouquet of pink tuberoses and camellias. A New Year’s Assembly Ball at five to seven o’clock will precede her presentation by her family.
Miss Priscilla Alden Smith of Lancaster will debut at the Assembly Ball on New Year’s Eve. A Skidmore College student in Saratoga Springs, she will be escorted by Frederick C. Wright, Donald Ramsey Fairbanks, and Julian Byron. Earlier debuts included a tea in Lancaster and a cotillion. her sponsors and hosts are noted with a formal Irish coffee gathering planned December 29, 1957.
Oyster fry was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Younker Hancock after midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. Mrs. Leroy Rankin prepared the fry. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Rankin and daughters Janet and Shirley, Jimmie McFadden, Mrs. Boyd Knable, Monroe Knable of Morgansville, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schlatterbeck of Hagerstown, Mr. and Mrs. William Torten of Hagerstown Str. and Mrs. Robert L. Kitchen of Hedgesville, Mr. and Mrs. Brady Haines and children Johnnie and Sandra of Big Pool.
Mrs. Goldie Wyand hosted Christmas dinner with her family including Emory Wyand and son Lee of Richmond Virginia, Leon Wyand and Chester and Eddie of Rohrersville, Lea Wyand and children Audrey David Georgie Ann, Max Davenport and daughter Kathy, Sanford Keedy and daughter Sandra Sie of Lovettsville, and William Roulette with Paul Till present.
The note advises defrosting a frozen car on the cob prior to cooking. It presents a curious cooking tip with unclear context, possibly a tongue in cheek or misheard instruction from a vintage source.
Mrs Mary Clark Michael of Big Pool Maryland, a longtime Washington County public school teacher at Clock Spring Elementary, leads a revival at the Hriensis Creek Church of God. The event lists a Sunday December 29 service and a sequence of holiday filmstrip and song selections through early January, reflecting a community religious observance.
A Baptist class party at 70 Brown Avenue featured devotions, Christmas carols by The Five Jacks and a Queen, and dialogues by Rev. Barton Harris. Gift exchanges benefited needy children, with Mrs. Pearl Dietrich honored as teacher. Attendees included Rev. Bartow Harris and numerous Mrs. named guests.
A brief note notes cake crumble likely from excess baking powder or oven temperature issues. It suggests adjusting ingredients and heat to avoid a dry or crumbly result. Local cooks advised to calibrate ovens and measure powders carefully for better texture.
Mr and Mrs Fred Sweeler of Spring announce the engagement of their daughter Audrey M to Jick B Grier son of Mr and Mrs dH Grier of Fuckstowyn The bride to be Audrey M is a graduate of Cloae Spring High School and Hagerstown Business College and is employed by Western Maryland Railway He is a graduate of Hagerstown High School attended Hagerstown Junior College and works for the Fairchild Aircraft Division No wedding date has been set.
Services start at seven thirty with Holy Communion followed by church school at nine thirty and a morning service at eleven. A dance and breakfast for youths aged fourteen to twenty close the NYE program, then New Year’s Day mass at ten with Holy Communion.
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