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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1963
Page
3
Reader letters offer fashion and beauty tips for aging gracefully. Nell seeks color for gray hair and a modern look while maintaining dignity. Madame Y. promotes a neck youthification plan and guidance on wool dresses and tailoring for sixty and beyond.
The Loyal Order of Moose and Women of the Moose hosted a Christmas banquet at the Moose home for children from San Mar and Milton Wright homes and the Moose Little League team. Mayor Winslow Burhans and Sheriff Charles Prine attended as guests. Santa distributed 400 treats as Governor Luther Stoner introduced entertainment by Langletz Drum and Bugle Corps, Betty Jane Dancers, and Tritech.
Members of the Auxiliary to the Volunteer Fire Co. of Half Way hosted their annual children’s party at the Sunny fire hall on December 22. Norman Poole emceed the event, Downs Hewitt performed magic, and Santa distributed candy and oranges. Over three hundred attended. Earlier, auxiliary members packed candy and held their own party. Hostesses Rhoda Weigand and Mac Flanagan served refreshments.
A Christmas cantata was presented Sunday December 22 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Smithsburg. The combined choirs of Trinity St Pauls and Mt Moriah churches sang The Song of Christmas by Fred Waring.
Mr and Mrs William P Wilson announce the engagement of their daughter Ida Patricia to John Leslie Hess son of Mr and Mrs John Stuart Hess A wedding date has not been set Ida Patricia Wilson graduated from South Hagerstown High School in 1962 and is employed by Leiter Brothers John Leslie Hess graduated in 1963 and is a freshman at Hagerstown Junior College
Gordon Wins Decor Contest at Keedysville Rural club holiday decor competition with John W Long Sr and Kirby Connor directing. Judges Elmer Koontz and Donald Kremwer, both of Sharpsburg, announced cash prizes for Gordon, Paul Wyasd in second, Eldon Pound in third. Honorable mentions went to Donald Guyer and Bobbie Stick.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will gather at West End Fire Hall on Wednesday evening January 1 at 7 30 o'clock for officer installation with all officers urged to attend.
Last week 14 marriage licenses were issued at the courthouse. A total of 49 licenses were issued during the week, up from 33 the previous week with 12 to county couples. Names include Joel D. Brown and Linda K. Wingerd, Roy E. Murray and Susan L. Deneen, and several pairs from Hagerstown, Williamsport, Boonsboro, Funkstown, and Sharpsburg, among others.
Senior Girl Scout Troop 220 of Christ Reformed Church presented a Christmas program Saturday for first and second floor patients at Western Maryland State Hospital. Patients and hospital staff attended as wheelchairs and portable beds brought them to the dining hall. Troop members volunteer weekly as hospital aides and crafts were made. Readings poems gongs and a story highlighted the program led by Janet Blair with Barbara Higgs Karen Margin Judith Smith Linda Gladhill Susan Merriner Dian Linder and Lizante Ramsburg supervised by Alvin C. Doering.
Mrs. Aaron Reecher returns to 7 W Magnolia after visiting her son and daughter in law in Upper Marlboro Maryland where she was recovering from a December fall. Charles Evans and wife come back to 1310 Salem after holidays with their daughter and son in law in Dayton Ohio. Sandra Garlock and daughters Sharon and Bremla left McGuire AFB unit to join Robert Garlock in the Azores for two years. Nellie Oyelman is hospitalized with a fractured hip suffered on Christmas. Shorty Moore is a patient at Washington County Hospital. Rosemary Burtner spent days with her sister in White Plains New York.
The Bible Study group of the Hagerstown Women's Club will meet Thursday January 2 1964 for its regular program. Mrs John Babbage will host the coffee hour from 10 to 10 30 a m. Dr Norman Van Brunt will present the day's study.
Mr and Mrs C E Reamer of State Line Pa announce the engagement of their daughter Doris Jean 19 Jos semer eph Lee Baker son of Mr and Mrs Donakd Baker Greencastle Pa Miss Reamer is a senior at Greencastle Antrim High School Mr Baker is a first graduate of Greencastle Antrim High School and is now employed at Groves Manufacturing Shady Grove Pa The couple plan to wed in duty.
German couple Hans Peter Seheller and Anna Erika Appel visit Hancock to attend the funeral of Carl Weller who sponsored Hans to the United States in 1958. Carl’s death brings the travelers from Fort Huachuca Arizona to Hancock where they will report to Fort Monmouth New Jersey in late January 1964.
Proud parents Mr and Mrs James F Marston announce the birth of a son on December 19 at Washington County Hospital in Men. Mr and Mrs James A King announce the birth of their fourth child, third son William Scott, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh on December 18. Mrs King is the former Mary Jean Griffith.
The WI Reisner Mig. Co. Inc hosted eighty five employees and guests at the American Legion Home for a Christmas dinner and dance. Charles Tose delivered the invocation as decorations and turkey dinner set a festive tone. William Reisner Jr distributed holiday checks while gifts and honors highlighted the evening with special acknowledgments to Mr. and Mrs. Reisner and senior staff. Music by Rudy Carroll Dance Band of Hanover accompanied dancing after the meal.
Auxiliary Party Junior Fire Company No 3 will stage a New Year s eve party on Tuesday at 3 pme at the Fire Hall Members of the fire company are invited to attend.
Mrs. David Stevens, the Sov Met Karen Walters, was honored December 22 at a bridal shower hosted by her mother Mrs. Robert F. Walters. A covered dish supper preceded the event with guests Pegi Talbot Trina Landis Christine Mitchell Mary Ann Duey Helen Lyon Mildred Holtzman Bernie Hyozdogie Joyer Gambi Roberta and Theadora Walters.
The Auxiliary to the Washington County Hospital announces a four part free series for prospective parents. Classes run 1 to 3 pm on four Thursdays starting this Thursday in the hospital auditorium. Mrs. Betty Roney leads with student nurses assisting. husbands and wives welcome. Attendance at all four sessions is required for a diploma. Topics cover anatomy, hospitalization, postnatal care, birth physiology, feeding, and baby care with films and tours. Wickets available from physicians. contact Mrs Samuel Strite at Re 32-2439 for details.
Members of Mrs Gwen Borger’s club held a Christmas party at her home. Gifts were exchanged around a decorated tree and refreshments were served from a greens adorned table. Guests included Mrs Ruth Spaulding Mrs Peg Yeakle Mrs Margaret Drury Mrs Emmory Hessler Mrs Ella Mae Wilson Mrs Margaret Stewart Mrs Donna Hoffman.
Miss Elizabeth Paige Logan of Howard County and 2nd Lt. Robert Preston Nitzell USAF Ret are engaged. Elizabeth attends University of Maryland Hospital School of X Ray Technology. Robert is a Johns Hopkins and Maryland Dental student. Wedding planned for June at St John’s Episcopal Church Toward County.
Polly 5 Printers by Poly Cramer offers a parcel post shower idea for a sister in law expecting her first child. A list of 5 to 7 friends and a layette list are circulated with names crossed off to avoid duplicates, each donor mailing a prearranged gift on a set date. Also includes tips on inexpensive decals for decorating a child’s room, a denim crib gadget with snaps and rings, and a quick seatbelt-style modification for baby gear.
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