Hancock News in Holiday Greetings and Visits
Hancock area residents share holiday travels and visits. James Arthur Williams and family return to Norfolk while relatives journey from Maryland and West Virginia. Airman Robert Williams stationed in Germany calls on Christmas Day. Various locals resume studies, host or attend dinners, and hospital notes update, including Mrs. Ines Halbuch and Laura Tabler ill or visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir. Ent
James Arthur Williams
Norfolk
Virginia
Robert ¥. Beard
Patrick Road
This City
Jamies Arther ‘Williams
Marlinsburg
W.V. Andherson
Airmaniyc
Robert A. Williams
Germany
Unger Birth Announced in Hancock Area
Mr and Mrs Raymond Unger of Hancock announce the birth of a son December 28 at Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs. Mrs Unger is the former Miss Rita Faith of Hancock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Tabler
Homer
Tabler
Hancock
Memorial Hospital
Berkeley ‘Springs
Raymond Unger
Berkeley Springs
June Wolfe Engaged to Jesse Warner
Mr and Mrs Richard A Walfe of Smithsburg Route 2 announce the engagement of their daughter June Elizabeth Wolfe to Jesse Warner son of Mrs Bertha Warner also of Smithsburg Route 2 Miss Wolfe is a Smithsburg High School graduate class of 1954 Warner attended Smithsburg High School and served four years in the United States Air Force He is employed by Winglings Auto Sales and Service The wedding is planned for February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Walfe
Smithsburg
June Elizabeth
Jesse Warner
Bertha Warner
Wolfe
Warner
United States Air Force
Wingling
Dr Jack Gray To Speak To NACA Auxiliary
Dr Jack A Gray, member of the Venta Society, will speak at the next monthly meeting of the auxiliary to the National Association of Cost Accountants. The session is at the American Legion Home this coming Wednesday at eight o clock, with a large turnout encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack A. Gray
Venta Society
National Association of Cost Acecountines
the American Legion
Pangborn PTA Urges Caution At January Meeting
The Pangborn Boulevard PTA executive committee held its first 1957 meeting January 2 with T. S. Michael Jr. presiding. Mrs Beckner chaired Safety and urged warnings on Jefferson Blvd, bus laws, school zones, and bus loading. Parents urged safer walking, no horseplay, and careful driving. Adam Baer to present charter at the January 10 meeting at 1:00 PM in the school cafeteria.
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Pangoorn Boulevard
P.T.A
T. S. Michael, Jr
Keesneth Alexander
William Beckner
PTA
Jefferson Blvd
Speeters
Beckner
Ilavas
Adam Baer
Mona Kendrick Honored On Her Ninth Birthday
A surprise birthday party celebrated Mona Jean Kendrick’s ninth birthday at 116 Devonshire Road, hosted by Mr and Mrs Loring Kendrick. The room featured a pink white cake and party favors as Cheryl Jenkins performed on the accordion and prizes were given during games. Attendees included Cheryl Jenkins, Susan and Carol Mavis, Linda, Jon and Kenny Myers, Judy Peer, Ronny Kendrick, William Kendrick, Sonja Kendrick, and Carol Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona Jean Kendrick
Loring Kendrick
Devonshire Road
Will
Cheryl Jenking
William Kendrick
Kenny Olsen
Cheryl Jenkins
Susan
Carol Mavis
Linda
Jon
Kenny Myers
Judy Peer
Ronny Kenrick
Sonja Kendrick
Carol Broadway
Huyetts Homemakers Plan Annual Activities At Meeting
The Buyetts Homemakers met at Washington Square Methodist Church for the New Year with hostesses Mrs. Elliott Roof Mrs. Oliver Long and Mrs. D A Kir Installing officer Mrs Helen Flaherty outlined new offices and workshops for the year The group discussed Red Cross home nursing baby care and nurses aide courses seeking volunteers The club endorsed new traffic laws and guests included Mrs Charles Robinson Mrs Clanche Bradley Mrs Wester Kantian and Mrs Victory Fiery Next meeting set for February 7 at the Washington Square Alethodist Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buyetts
Washington Square Methodist Church
Elliott Roof
Oliver Long
D. A. Kir
Helen Flaherty
Flaherty
Edison Groh
Either Myers
Yeller
Elmer Baker
Red Cross
Clib
Glab
Charles Robinson
Clanche Bradley
Wester Kantian
Victory Fiery
Washington Square
Alethodist Church
Presbyterian Church Women Dinner Kickoff for 1957
The Presbyterian Women of the Church announce the first dinner meeting of 1957 to be held Tuesday evening January 8 at 6 34. Reservations to Mrs Edwin Ganty or the church office. If unable to attend the dinner, members may still join the 7 30 meeting. New officers will be introduced and Mrs Russell Butcher will discuss study material. Women will then divide into their designated circle rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Edwin Ganty
Regent
Russell Butcher
Circle Meetings On Wednesday At First Christian Church
The Missionary Society will hold Wednesday circle meetings with an afternoon session at 2 p m in the church parlor and two evening gatherings at 7 30 p m at the homes of Mrs John Summers 92 Chestnut Street and Miss Luis Rowland 1415 Hamilton Boulevard Members are urged to attend the circle most convenient and all society members are asked to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the First. Christian Churely
John Summers
Chestnut Street
Luis Rowland
Hamilton Boulevard
Halfway Garden Members Hear Talk On Birds
The Garden Club of Halfway opened its new year on January 3 at Lincolnshire School. President Mrs. John Moser led, with a prayer by Mrs. G Mechain. Mrs. R B Green delivered an enlightening talk on birds and their value in Maryland ecosystems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club of
Halfway
Lincolnshire School
John Moser
G. ¥. Mechain
R. B. Green
Halfway Bave
Maryland
Clyde Downs
Allen Htridge
Morris Frock Auxiliary Holds Recent Meeting
The Morris Frock Unit No.2 met at the American Legion Home for a regular session. Mrs. Harry Warner reported 394 members paid to date and noted ongoing drives led by Mrs. Ethel Reno, Miss Mary Alsip, and others with prizes for bringing in new members. A chicken banquet for winners is set for January 17, and a second drive runs through February 6 with prizes decided by Mrs. Oscar Eveard. The next executive committee meeting will be January 20 in Baltimore’s War Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Frock Unit No
American Legion
Harry Warner
Leona Myers
Louise Knapp
C. M. Marks
Tice Persident
Oscar Eveard
War Memorial
Baltimore
New Costume Jewelry Dark Yet Bright by Judith McCann
New York designer Judith McCann offers dark dramatic and bright pieces in one collection. Jewelry converts from choker to longer lengths, doubles as bracelets, and doubles as hair ornaments. Black or jet tones pair with crystal and freshwater pearls for versatile fall styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaile Dugas
NEA
New York
Judith McCann
Halfway Community Center Hosts Annual Yuletide Party
The fourth Helsterboro Road Christmas Party occurred December 28 at Halfway Community Center. Guests enjoyed decorations, gifts, and a varied program with songs, readings, and skits. Door prizes went to William Stouffer Paul Lowry and W. H. Cochran, with committees named for next year’s event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsterboro Road
Halfway Community Center
Wwe Center
William Stouffer
Paul Lowry
W. H. Cochran
Done Thea Bledsoe
W. Cochran
William Stuwfer
Nancy Stouffer
Donald Kreh
the Perhams
Hoye Brandenburg
John Stouffer
John Raymond
Virgil Mosee
Jo Ann
Richard
Mean
Pegey
Dawn
Denny
Dean
Debbie
Vera Freebling
Janice
Mary Lou
Dorothea Bledsoe
Skipper
Susie
Ales
W. Hf. Cochran
Hoye
Brandenburg
Anita
Sue
Charlotte
Bill, Jr
Carrail Stouffer
Carolyn
Lorena
Donald Krebs
C. E. Neikirk
Dan
Judy Massey
Joyce Griffith
Charlotte Stouffer
John
Raymond Stouffer
Lorena” Stouffer
Susie Snowfake
Sie Bledsoe
Little Town
Bellehem
Sue Brandenburg
Viollin
Mary Low Freuhling
Debbie’ Jower
Mary
Low Freehtin
Loveris Stouffer
Rudolph
Red-Nosed Reindeer
Charles Wilson
Iohn Stouffer
Roger McCarren
William Cochran
Rooney Engaged to E G Ryan in Midwest Wedding Plan
Mr and Mrs Edward Sager announce the engagement of Rosalie Ann Rooney to E Granville Ryan son of Mr and Mrs A Granville Ryan of this city. Miss Rooney a Roosevelt High School graduate class of 1955 works at Northwestern National Bank Minneapolis. Mr Ryan a Nergerstown High School 1953 graduate recently returned from Army service in the Far East. The wedding is set for February 6 in Eau Galle Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sager
44Th Avenue South
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Annanner
A. Granville Ryan
East Lee Street
Miss Rooney
Roosevelt High School
Northwestern National Bank of
Ryan
Nagerstown High School
United States Army
Far East
Eau Galle
Wisconsin
High Food Costs Spark Public Debate and Figures
Residents debate steep food prices as officials publish figures showing rising costs. The article cites economic data and local responses, detailing the impact on households and business.
Boosters Meet At South High
The regular meeting of the South Magerstown High School Rand Boosters Association will be held on Monday, January 2, at 8 p.m. at the school. Important business will be discussed and all parents and interested members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Magerstown High School
Rand Boosters Association
BP. m
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