Local Social Notes and Hospital Admissions Highlight Fort Washington Area
Major and Mrs. Thomas Hick of Fort Lewis Washington and children visit George Bokman. Various locals return from holidays, with Rose Spigler ill, and many residents listed as admitted to Washington County Hospital or traveling to or from camps and colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hick
Fort Lewis
Wash
Major Hick
Army Medical Corps
Charles
Patty
George M. Bokman
Potomac Avenue
Local Hero Returns From Leave To Castle Point
Sgt. Robert E. Dieterich returns to Castle Point New York after a 12 day leave with relatives at 1105 Virginia Avenue He has received a medical discharge from Burns General Hospital Santa Fe New Mexico and will be a patient at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hospital at Castle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Dieterich
Castle Point
N. Y
Virginia Avenue
Sgt
Dieterich
Burns General Hospital
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Veteran of Foreign Wars
Castle Poinc
Births announced for Hykes and Baker families
Corp and Mrs Charles Hykes Jr announce a daughter born December 22 at Washington County Hospital while Hykes is stationed in France. Mr and Mrs John T Baker announce a son born January 2 at Washington County Hospital.
Church Group Celebrates Christmas Party
The Philatheia Sunday School Class of the Church of the Brethren held a holiday program in the church auditorium. Miss Deniie Hollinger led devotions and welcome. The Mennonite Gospel team from Cedar Grove sang, and Mrs. Grimm and Miss Krider performed a duet. Gifts were presented by Mrs. Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
Church of the Brethren
Deniie Hollinger
Gertrude Spitzer
Cyrus Brandenburg
Delores Kennedy
Africa
Ora McFadden
Mesdames
Nora Saum
Cora Mullendore
Ada Hammond
Verda Beecher
Pearl Lowman
Sada Kramer
Barbara Good
Lulu Rock
Woman cow tester to talk on WBAL program
Hedwig Heinemann Maryland's only woman tester will broadcast Sunday afternoon January 7 at 4 30 on the Woman of the Week program over radio station WBAL. She entered the field when manpower shortages grew severe and has been active in Anne Arundel county for several months describing her work and experiences on the air. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Heinemann near Clearspring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedwig Heinemann
Maryland
WBAL
Miss Heinemann
Anne Arundel County
Frank Heinemann
Clearspring
New Year's Party At San-Mar For Wash ington County Orphanage
The Beaver Creek Homemakers Club No 2 started 1945 with a New Year's party for children at San-Mar Washington County Orphanage. Rainy weather forced shift from Christmas party to New Year celebration with a Victory V display, decorations, entertainment, and gifts for the children. January meeting set for January 12 at Mrs. William Hammond's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Creek
Walter Elmer
Thurman Grossnickle
George Hertel
William T. Hammond
Magnolia Avenue
New Pastor To Be Given Reception
Members of the Church of the Brethren at East Washington and Mulberry streets host a reception for Rev and Mrs Paul Minnich Robinson marking five years of his pastorate. The 7 30 p m event at the church school auditorium will feature speakers Dr F Berry Plummer Rev Harry R Rowl and others with music by Eloise Duffey and Earl Rowland. Light refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
East Washington
Mulberry Streets
Paul Minnich Robinson
Robinson
Hagerstown
Ambler
F. Berry Plummer
St. Paul's United
Grace Bowman
I. S. Wampler
Hilda Gordon
Donovan R. Beachley
Eloise Duffey
Earl Rowland
Current Events Club Meeting Announced
The Current Events Club meets Thursday afternoon January 4 at 3 30 at 442 North Potomac street the Hoffmeier home. President Mrs Leo H Miller will preside P J Potter reviews The Immortal Wife by Irvin Stone and Mrs George Twyford presents a paper on Irvin 8 Cobh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. N. Hoffmeier
North Potomac Street
Leo H. Miller
P. J. Potter
Immortal Wife
Irvin Stone
George Twyford
Irvin
Cobh
Stuffed Peppers Make Nutritious Flavorful Main Dish
Stuffed peppers serve as a nutritious main dish. Fill with rice, lentils, diced tomatoes, or leftover vegetables when meat is unavailable.
Sullivan and the stomach ulcer question in heavyweight lore
A historic query questions if John L. Sullivan could fight after meals amid stomach pains and indigestion. The ad cites symptoms like gas, heartburn, and bloat, promoting Uden Tablets with a double money back guarantee through Cauffman Cut Rate and drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullivan
Cauffman
Red Cross To Start Another First Aid Class
The Red Cross Chapter of Washington County will sponsor a first aid course beginning Monday night January 15 at 7 30. Classes meet in the Knights of Columbus hall at 227 West Washington street opposite St Marys Church. Instructors are David Hoover and F H Hoover. Mrs J Fylde, chapter chairman, says the course is very interesting and beneficial. Those who have not taken a first aid course should register by calling the Red Cross at 3319.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Chapter
Washington County
Knights of Columbus
West Washington Street
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
David Hoover
F. H. Hoover
the Red Cross
Iva Goulding Weds Sgt Johnson in Chambersburg Ceremony
The marriage of Mrs. Iva Alexander Goulding daughter of Mr and Mrs B J Alexander of Chambersburg Pa to T Sgt William Axel Johnson USSAF son of Mr and Mrs Otto Johnson Denver Colo took place December 28 with Rev James Sprunt officiating The bride wore a military brown velvet suit with orchid corsage Attending were Mrs John E Braungard and Mr and Mrs Robert Nelson Lynch Afterward Mr and Mrs Nelson hosted a dinner at the Virginian Hotel in Lynchburg They will be home in Chambersburg after January 21 Johnson recently returned from three years with the 10th Army Air Corps in the China Burma India area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Alexander Goulding
B. J. Alexander
Chambersburg
William Axel Johnson
USSAF
Otto Johnson
Denver
Colo
James Sprunt
Westminster Presbyterian Church
John E. Braungard
Robert Nelson
Lynchburg
Nelson
Virginian
Bird
State Highway Department
Harrisburg
Business College
Johnson
10Th Army Air Corps
China-Burma-India
Teen-Agers Enjoy Christmas Vacation Snow Fun at Pangborn Park
With Christmas snow blanketing Fountain Head and Municipal courses, teens and prep school groups sledded skated and tobogganed at Pangborn Park. Regulars like John Porter Henry Kritzer and Barbara Marshall joined informal gatherings fueled by hot drinks as New Year rain ended the season and students returned to class, hoping for more snow days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Head
Pangborn Park
Santa Claus
John Porter
Henry Kritzer
Albert
Tom Gardner
David Diehl
Bob Conrad
Dudley Evins
Helen Kolioparous
IS HOSTESS AT PARTY AT ST MARKS WOMEN'S CLASS
The Women’s Bible Class at St Mark’s Lutheran Church held its annual Christmas party at Mrs Katherine S Dietrich’s West Wilson Boulevard home. After a brief meeting, games and a Christmas story by Mrs Dora Byrum were shared along with carol singing and a door prize to Mrs George Kuhn. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Katherine S. Dietrich
Wilson Boulevard
West
Dora Byrum
George Kuhn
J. M. Harp
Elmer Harsh
Mesdames
Max Seibert
Roy Bowman
George Esier
Annie Donat
Mayhell Carbaiagh
Nellie St. Clair
Virgie Fitz
Bertie Kemp
Nellie Blennard
William J. Wills
Earl Gver
Olive Miller
Olive Derr
Walter Lindsay
Roy Fisher
Ella Miller
Maud Burk
Emma Gray
Katherine S. Kieterich
Bertha van Horn
Lettie Every
Blickenstaff
Ann Seibert
Harry W. Wellinger
Elmer Harsh, Jr
Pancake makeup tips for careful beauty application
An era beauty column instructs women on applying pancake makeup with care to avoid a masklike look. It emphasizes light, single-pass application, precise blemish concealment, neck matching skin tone, double-mirrored technique, and thorough removal with cleansing cream and warm water, warning against piling on makeup before dates.
Sorority To Hold Special Meeting at Hamilton Hotel
Beta Sigma Phi members plan a series of meetings to entertain patients at Newton D. Baker General Hospital in February. The next gathering is scheduled for tomorrow evening at 8 30 at the Hamilton Hotel and all chapter members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton D. Baker General Hospital
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Hamilton Hotel
Beta Sigma Phi
Local WCTU Entertained With Tea at Horst Home
The Hagerstown Women’s Christian Temperance Union was entertained at Mrs. C. M. Horst’s home, 704 Oak Hill Avenue, for the annux dues tea. The program opened with hymn singing and Scripture reading led by President Mrs. C. W. Bonebrake, followed by readings including "Beer for Soldiers" by Mrs. J. M. Tombaugh and excerpts from an article by Sam Morris on prohibition and government powers. Two solos by Norma Jean Burkett preceded business that funded the Lillian Stevens fund, with dues collected during the tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Christ
Norma Jean Burkett
Lillian Stevens
Lincoln School Salvages Paper Troopers Boost Scrap Drive
Lincoln school students organized the Lincoln Paper Troopers led by Miss Annilea Browne to salvage scrap paper. Pupils earn PT insignia by weighing and contributing paper with grades set at ten to 35 pounds, while sixth graders weigh and transport for collection. About 200 students gathered 3,400 pounds in two weeks, averaging 19 14 pounds per pupil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Lincoln Paper Troopers
Citizenship Club
Annilea Browne
Sagey Poultry Seasoning Mix Recommended
A blend of multiple herbs is advised to reduce overpowering sage flavor in poultry. Using a mix of spices can balance aroma and enhance savory notes without masking the dish’s natural taste.
Nurses Alumnae Association Monthly Meeting Highlight
Washington County Nurses Alumnae Association held its regular meeting at the hospital last night, reading overseas thank-you letters for Christmas gifts sent to members serving in the armed forces. A hospital ship nurse, a Navy member, and Army nurses sent messages praising the utility items in boxes of soaps, perfume, dry shampoo, bobby pins, safety pins, Kleenex, darning cotton, and needles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Emma Burger and Ilarold Price wed at Christmas Eve
Emma Burger became Mrs Ilarold E Price in a Christmas Eve ceremony at 6444 West Franklin Street officiated by Rev Walter Thomas of Waynesboro PA. Mrs Price is a Municipal Water Department bookkeeper and Mr Price works with the Municipal Electric Light Department. They will reside at 6442 West Franklin Street after a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Burger
Ilarold E. Price
West
Franklin Street
Walter Thomas
Waynesboro, Pa
Price
Municipal Water Department
Mr. Price
Municipal Electric Light Department
Mrs. Price
Catsup Serving Tip With Scrambled Eggs
An old favorite catsup pairs with scrambled eggs and should be added before cooking in a ratio of one tablespoon per three eggs, offering a simple built in flavor boost.
Betty Wishard and Russell E Stewart Bride in Quiet Home Ceremony
Mrs Elizabeth Kieffer Wishard 907 Mulberry avenue became the bride of Russell E Stewart at the bride's home on December 23. Rev Harvey A Fespermann officiated. The couple planned a trip to Annapolis and Carvel Hall before joining their teaching and work commitments in Boonsboro and Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Kieffer Wishard
Mulberry Avenue
Russell E. Stewart
Camry Hill
Harvey A. Fespermann
Annapolis
Carvel Hall
Stewart
Hagerstown
Boonsboro High
Harrisburg
L. B. Smith Co
Will Plan for New Nurses Aide Class
The Nurses Aides Committee chaired by Mrs. Arthur Baptisti will meet at Washington County Hospital to draw up plans for the next Nurses Aides class, to be formed later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Baptisti
Washington County Hospital
Morris Frock unit Auxiliary to meet tomorrow night
The Morris Frock unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular business meeting tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at the Legion home. All members are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Frock
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
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Harold N. Foster
Newport, R. I
R. E. Foster
Woodlawu Way
Fanny Spigier
Fred Spigler
Maugansville
Scarlatina
Jane Beaver
Maryland School For the Blind
Harry Beaver
Florida Avenue
Fleming Hospital
Williamsport
Peggy Lou Marsh
Harry C. Marsh
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Mary Washington College
Fredericksburg
William H. Marsh
Michigan State College
Lansing
Walter Kieffer
Elizabeth Kieffer
Mulbrery Avenue
Edward Moats
Tilghmanton
Harold Colbert
Murrells Inlet
D. C
Marie Colbert
Roy Colbert
Martin S. Baer
Penn Harris Hotel
Hotel Astor
New York City
John B. Braungard
Summit Avenue
R. L. Nelson
Trudie
Ellen Whitmore
Walter Whitmore
Laurel Street
Truman Wolf
Frederick Street
Charles Keyfauver
Akron
Ohio
Charles Hoffman
John Moore
Florida
A. 3. Kline
Boonsboro
Victor Reel
Ralph G. Thompson
West Side Avenue
George M. Talbot
the Terrace
B. H. South
North Locust Street
John C. Patterson
Hamilton Boulevard
Evelyn
James Kriner
Pope Avenue
Edward Maloy
George Street
Nettie Swartz
Elizabeth Street
Nellie A. Shank
Snyder Avenue
Irvin L. Jones
Guilford Avenue
Dorothy Grimes
Washington Street
Charles E. Summers
Evelyn Sullivan
John D. Griffin
Camp Meade
Pvt
Griffin
Camp Croft
5S. C
Richard H. Jackson
AMM
Brazil
R. H. Jackson
Norfolk, Va
Charles V. Yessell
North Mulberry Street
R. F. House
Jean Fleisher
Holland Manor
West Long Branch
Irvin Place
Joseph J. Scalese
Camp Ashby
Corbett Street
Vicks VA
Ridenour
Fleisher’s
Glick’s
Kreider
Ephrata
Glick’s Shoe Store
Washington St
Gale’s Permanents
Empire
Frederica
Lady Florence
NG EE
San-Mar
Beaver Creek Homemaker’s Club
Congregation of
Church of Brethren
Rev
Paul M. Robinson
Red Cross
Iva Goulding
Sgt. Johnson
WAC
Daisy M. Gallagher
Women's Army Corps
John A. Myers
Martinsburg
W. Va
Logan A. Gallagher
Wright Field
Dayton
WCTU
C. M. Horst
Temperance Union
Renlie
E. Wash. St
Nurses Alumnae’ Association
Betty Wishard
Helene Curtis
Zotos Lustron
Anthony
Beauty Salon
Professional Arts
Coats
Chesterfields & Reefer Coats
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