Debutante Figure Opens 58th Assembly Ball at Hotel Alexander
At 10:30 tonight the debutante figure opens the 58th Assembly Ball in the Hotel Alexander ball room. Bob Jula and his Baltimore orchestra will play for dancing. A grand march expires at midnight and a 12:15 buffet supper follows in the hotel dining room for Assembly Club members and guests. Debutantes Dor othy Lane Phyllis Loose Julia Boward Pamela Statton Carolyn Potter and Rosa Baylor Hankey of Washington D C participate, with Virginia Lane Gambrill of Frederick Anna Danzer and young men C Webster Abbott Oliver Alen Robert Gardiner Robert L Campbell Jr William E Pennington John Young Norman Holzapfel and Mark Harriman also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Alexander
Bob Jula
Baltimore
Assembly Club
Dorothy Lane
Phyllis Loose
Julia Boward
Pamela Statton
Carolyn Potter
Rosa Baylor Hankey
Washington, D. C
Virginia Lane Gambrill
Frederick
Anna Danzer
C. Webster Abbott
Oliver Alen
New York City
Robert Gardiner
Robert L. Campbell, Jr
William E. Pennington
John Young
Norman Holzapfel
Mark Harriman
Miss Stickell to Wed Mr Cochran in Unset Date
The engagement of Laura Jane Stickell daughter of Clarence M Stickell now of Baltimore to Edward Wareham Cochran son of James Edward Cochran of this city is announced. Cochran attends MIT with no wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence M. Stickell
Baltimore
Laura Jane Stickell
Edward Wareham Cochran
James Edward Cochran
Cochran
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Rottler Daughter Engaged to Army Private Taylor
Mr and Mrs N E Rottler of Sherman avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Lorraine F E Rottler to Donald O Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Co FE Taylor this city Private first class Taylor is in the Army and stationed in the Canal Zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Rottler
Sherman Avenue
Lorraine FE. Rottler
Donald O. Taylor
Co. FE. Taylor
Taylor
Canal Zone
Garns-Hershman Nuptials Set for January Second
Mr and Mrs L W Garns announce the marriage of their daughter Alberta M Garns to Jacob E Hershman of Elizabethtown PA The ceremony will be held Saturday January 2 at 4 pm at the Assemblies of God Pentecostal church on Howard and Sprice streets New details note the location and timing of the wedding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Garns
Alberta M. Garns
Jacob E. Hershman
Elizabethtown
Assemblies of God Pentecostal Church
Howard and
Sprice Streets
Local Personal News Highlights From City and Nearby Areas
The column lists residents visiting relatives and returning from trips including Miss Betty M. Shirk back at Presbyterian Hospital Training School after a week with her mother in Clearspring. It notes several guests in Smithsburg and Romney, West Virginia, plus Penn State ski team member Ard heading to Lake Placid for intercollegiate competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty M. Shirk
Presbyterian Hospital Training School
John Shirk
Clearspring
Robert Ard
Wilson P. Ard
Pennsylvania State College
Lake Placid
Penn State
Dartmouth
Ard
Navy
White announce birth of son at Prospect Street home
Mr and Mrs Thomas S White announce the birth of a son at their home 394 North Prospect street on December 2. The couple, listed at the same address, celebrate the new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas S. White
North Prospect Street
Club Holds Bridge Party Last Night
The Ex-Hi-Y Club hosted a Christmas tea and bridge party at the Women's Club on Wednesday night with hostesses Mrs Joe E K James Miss Edna Lehman Mrs Edward Miller and Mrs John L P Coblentz Flowers evergreens and candles adorned the tea table Prizes for bridge went to Miss Lothie Parks Mrs Robert Saum Mrs George Ways and Mrs Margaret Hurd The group also raises funds for underprivileged children and plans to serve refreshments at a Service Men's dance in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe EK. James
Edna Lehman
Edward Miller
John LP. Coblentz
Lothie Parks
Robert Saum
George Ways
Margaret Hurd
Service Preparatory to Holy Communion at Christ's Reformed Church
A preparatory service will be held Friday evening at 7 30 at Christ's Reformed Church. Holy Communion will be celebrated in two services on Sunday. Children will be baptized Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ's Reformed Church
New Year's Service Set By Christian Science Society
The Christian Science Society of Hagerstown invites the public to a New Year’s Day morning service at 235 N Potomac Street. Readings from the Bible and Science and Health will be given, followed by the proclamation of the President. Service begins at 11 Melock with all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Society of
Debutantes Hostess Teas Ahead of Assembly Ball
Mrs. Vedder welcomed debutante Carolyn Potter at Fountain Head Heights on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Reynolds served punch with guests including Mesdames McCoy Daniels Thomas Smith Harris Hoffman and Shields. A second luncheon by Mr. Jamiso honored six young ladies to be presented at tonight’s Assembly Ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Potter
Wallace O. Vedder
Fountain Head Heights
Joseph B. Reynolds
Punch
Mesdames
Ralph McCoy
Riley Daniels
William Thomas
C. J. Smith
Charles Harris
Harold H. Hoffman
Paull Shields
J. Vincent Jamiso
Couple To Live In San Antonio After Wedding
Miss Mary Frances Swisher and Clark K. Spitzer wed December 26 at the bride’s parents’ home in Levels West Virginia. The ceremony was officiated by Rev J H Hardesty, with Dorotha Swisher as maid of honor and Clarence Burger as best man. After January 5 they will reside at 247 North Park Boulevard San Antonio Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Swisher
Levels
W. Va
Mary Frances Swisher
Clark K. Spitzer
S. F. Spitzer
J. H. Hardesty
Dorotha Swisher
Clarence Burger
San Antonio
Tex
North Park Boulevard
Sabillasville Girl Weds Highfield Man on Christmas Eve
Anna Virginia Wierman of Sabillasville Md daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wierman wed Eric Rodney Happel son of Mr and Mrs William Happel of Highfield in a single ring ceremony at St Johns Reformed Church Sabillasville conducted by Rev Edwin L Werner Matron of honor was Vada Waterfield and best man was Leslie Happel The bride wore a blue velvet gown with yellow rosebud corsage The couple left for a short wedding trip The bride works at Fairchild Aircraft The groom is employed by Crown Cork and Seal Company Baltimore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Virginija Wierman
Joseph Wierman
Sabillasville
Eric Rodney Happel
William Happel
Highfield
St. John’s Reformed Church
Edwin L. Werner
Vada Waterfield
Leslie Haple
Kathleen Pound
Beulah Walter
Fairchild Aircraft
Crown, Cork and Seal Company
Baltimore
Louise Eichelberger
West
Franklin Street
Dinner Honoring 50th Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Middlekauff
Mr and Mrs J S Middlekauff celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family dinner hosted by their children. Great granddaughter Carol Greenfield presented the family gift. Attendees included H S Middlekauff, Adam Stransner and family, Silas Middlekauff clan, Letha Shaizer, Raymond Middlekauff and Thelma, Howard House family, Lee Greenfield and Carol, Adam Strausner Jr, and Misses Thrannah Wolfensberger Fern Kershner Pauline Middlekanf Cornelia Breeden and Raymond and Johnny Breeden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Middlekauff
Middlekauff
Carol Greenfield
H. S. Middlekauff
Adam Stransner
Paul
Lucille Stransner
Silas Middlekauff
Miss Knodle Enlists In Army Nurse Corps
Miss M. Catherine Knodle daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert H Knodle and a graduate of the Washington County Hospital School of Nursing has enlisted for foreign service and been accepted into the Army Nursing Corps. She will leave Hagerstown to report for duty January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Catherine Knodle
Robert Hf. Knodle
Washington County Hospital School of
Nuts Club rationing phone calls gains local fame
In Atlanta a group of women formed the NUTS Club to curb calls by declaring No Unnecessary Telephoning Sister. If a call is not essential, they hang up after a quick exchange. Husbands and phone officials approve, citing food shortage rumors and transportation relief as nearby cities share tales of butter and meat scarcity. Local readers note Baltimore and Washington tales influence behavior as fuel tightens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuts Club
Atlanta
Atlanta Club
Baltimore
Washington
Hagerstown
Dance Opens New Year's Activities
The Women's Club schedules a January lineup starting Saturday January 2 with a junior holiday dance led by instructor Miss Corrigan and chaired by Mrs. Joseph Ward. January 5 features a Drama Reading Class presentation of Hope for a Harvest. Events continue with Dr. Ella Lonn presenting a current events feature and a January 27 concert by the Don Cossack Russian Male Chorus at Hagerstown High School auditorium. Four new members join the club roster: Mesdames Kenneth N. Rudisill, John Fartholomaeus, Glenn K. Campbell and J. Kenneth Wheeler.
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Miss Corrigan
Joseph Ward
New York
Florence Eldridge
Frederick March
Mesdames
Kenneth N. Rudisill
John Fartholomaeus
Glenn Kk. Campbell
J. Kenneth Wheeler
Harrisburg Woman Weds New Cumberland Man at Parsonage
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Ruth P. Saylor of Harrisburg, formerly of this city, to Mr. Warry L. Diller of New Cumberland. The ceremony was held at noon on December 28 at the Washington Square Methodist church parsonage, conducted by Rev. M A Neeseker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth P. Saylor
Harrisburg
Warry L. Diller
New Cumberland
Washington Square Methodist Church
M.A. Neesecker
Engagement of Anna Virginia Stone to Cadet Donald Fiery
Mr and Mrs Richard J Stone announce the engagement of their daughter Anna Virginia to Aviation Cadet C Donald Fiery son of Mr and Mrs J Ralph Fiery of King Street Cadet Fiery is stationed at the Army Air Force Classification Center in Nashville Tennessee No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Stonebraker
Sunset Avenue
Anna Virginia
C. Donald Fiery
J. Ralph Fiery
King Street
Fiery
Army Air Force Classification Center
Nashville
Tenn
WAAC Drive Begins in Maryland for Women Volunteers
Col D M Cheston announced an intensive WAAC recruitment push in Maryland after a presidential order raised WAAC strength from 25 000 to 150 000. Lieut Helen L Miller of Baltimore said women are sought for roles from accountants and bakers to drivers and radio operators in support of the war effort. Enrollment is open to women aged 21 to 44 regardless of race creed or color with details at the WAAC Recruiting Station Equitable Ridge Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Cheston
Maryland
Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
Col. Cheston
WAAC
Army
Helen L. Miller
Baltimore
WAAG
Equitable Ridge
Geeting couple host 51st wedding anniversary dinner
Keedysville residents Mr and Mrs Russell Geeting entertained Tuesday evening at their home to celebrate the fifty first wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs W C Geeting. Mr Geeting is a former member of the County Board of Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Geeting
Keedysville
Mr. Geeting
W. CC. Geeting
Board of County Commissioners
Washington County Christian Endeavor Union elects 1943 officers
The Washington County Christian Endeavor Union completed its 1943 officer slate at Christ Reformed church and outlined upcoming events. Officers include President Margaret Lowery and Vice President Romaine Miller, with a full list of secretaries, superintendents, and booster roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Christian Endeavor Union
Christ Reformed Church
Margaret Lowery
Romaine Miller
Doris Harp
Ardella McKee
Erma Smyre
Donald Haugh
Louise Semler
Dennis Thurston
Howard Johnson
Ella
Presbyterian Church
Jacqueline Hutsler
Hazel Cash
Teo Ald Mission
Fall-Winter Fashion Book Pattern Offer
Graceful design description for Style No. 2019 with full skirt yoke and front bow. Sizes 10 through 20, fabric yardage listed for size 16, mailing cost details, and instruction to request the book and pattern from Pattern Department Daily Mail New York. Includes price 15c or 10c with pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Mail
West 19Th Street
New York
N. Y
Emmanuel Program At Emmanuel United Brethren Church
Open House on Summit avenue and Howard street features New Year activities. From 8 to 10 there is music stunts and skits with refreshments. 10 to 11 informal fellowship by the fireplace. 11 to 12 candlelight devotional led by Dr. Evelyn Clopper Luke. Senior C KF Society organizes. Miss Hazel Cash president. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel United Brethren Church
Summit Avenue
Howard Street
Evelyn Clopper Luke
C. KF. Society of the Church
Hazel Cash
New Year Services Planned at Local Catholic Churches
New Year's Day masses are scheduled at St Marys and St Augustine churches. St Marys offers 5 30 7 and 9 oclock masses with a 9 oclock choir mass and a Blessed Sacrament exposition from 9 to 7 30 for all in the armed forces. St Augustine holds a 9 oclock mass with prayers for church and civil authorities. St James in Roons hara has a New Year mass at 8 oclock followed by Archbishop Carroll’s prayers for church and civil authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Augustine’s Catholic Church
Williamsport
St. James Catholic Church
Roonshara
Archbishop Carroll
Rotary Luncheon Puts Local Youth on Display
Local Rotary Club hosted a luncheon entertaining sons and daughters. John Smith chaired the Boys' Work Committee and David Crowley led the Youth Service Committee. After lunch Tom Cassel acted as master of ceremonies with Arthur Thomas performing as a magician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Cliub
John Smith
David Crowley
Tom Cassel
Arthur Thomas
Dear Betty Brainerd Advice Column on Marital Strife
A reader seeks help about living with a domineering mother-in-law and a spouse who won’t claim a separate home. Betty urges firm boundaries, demands a joint home, and pressuring the husband to choose between mother and wife. Also advises ending a failing engagement and moving on to a faithful partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Brainerd
Spaniards First Explorers of Northwest Coast
Spaniards were the first explorers of the northwest coast of America, marking early European contact with the region and its maritime routes. The note highlights the initiation of sustained exploration along the Pacific Northwest shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Coast
America
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Betty Jean Cox
Hiram College
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Waac Drive
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St. John's Lutheran Auditorium
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