Local Social Notes From Rushville and Nearby
Mrs. M. E. Pickling of Rushville Ohio plans to visit her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs B N Michael Highland Way. Mrs Beral Blickenstaff of Berner Avenue is a patient at Washington County Hospital. Miss Violet Turner has returned to Baltimore after a weekend in this city and is staying at the South Penn Hotel with house guest Miss Edith Parrish. Philip O Connell has returned home after a business trip through Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs Robert A Ludwig will return this weekend after a week at the Pocono Mountains. Lite Peesy Craig has returned home after confinement in Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs R B Klein of Hay Texas are on an extended trip through California visiting Klein's mother in Alhambra. Klein is formerly Miss Ginty Sheter, daughter of Mrs Ruth Sheeler of this city. Ralph A Sheeler of this city has joined Hanover Shoe Company and is based in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Pickling
Rush Fie
Ohio
BN. Michael
Highland Way
Misa ‘Violet Turner
North Locust Street
Baltimore
Edith Parrish
Turner
Southrnn
Robert A. Ludwig
Virginis Avenue
Pocono Mountains
Lite
Peesy Craig
Glen Craig
North
Prospect Street
Washington County Hospital
R. B. Klein
Hays- Texas
California
Klein
Alhambra
Gulu
Ginty Sheter
Ruth Sheeler
Simus
Edith
J. W
Youth Week Planed Here at Church of God
Youth Week will be observed in this city from January 30 to February at the Church of God corner of Baltimore street and Summit avenue. The event marks the sixty eighth anniversary of the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor with activities inviting all local youth to deepen church involvement. Reverend Lester Case, former field secretary of the Maryland Christian Endeavor Union, will speak at the February 2 rally at the Church of God, with an audio visual devotion and recreational singing following a fellowship hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endeavor
Church of God
Baltimore Street
Summit Avenue
God
United Church
Washington County Christian Endeavor Union
Christian Endeavor Week
Lester Case
Maryland Christian Endeavor Union
Christian Endeavor
Shocker Opens About 600 Orsters Per Hour
A skilled shocker demonstrated the ability to process roughly 600 orsters each hour, showcasing high efficiency in the operation. The example highlights the rapid pace achievable with expert technique.
Birth of Timothy Alan Haynes in Washington County
Proud parents Mr and Mrs Richard L Haynes of Rohrersville announce the birth of a son Timothy Alan at Washington County Hospital on January 11. The mother is the former Misa June Clopper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Haynes
Rohrersville
Timothy Alan
Washington County Hospital
Hospital Releases List Names and Addresses
Yesterday’s hospital releases include Mrs. L. E. McCarren of Green Castle Aldridge B. Bond of 330 South Locust Heather 8. Spielman of 140 North Mulberry Mrs. Charles C. Young of Williamsport Caroline L. McHerr en of 288 Prospect Mary Tones of 110 Bloom’s Avenue Mrs. Ronald L. Whittington 101 Fairground Mrs. Martin V. Ryan 534 West Franklin Edith L. Dean 520 Brown Nancy J. Semler of Sharpshore Lovaleen M. Stumbaugh Williamsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. McCarren
Greencastle
Aldridge B. Bond
South Locust Street
Heather
Travelogue by Claude Bru beck at Zion church
A color movie will be shown Tuesday evening at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church at 7 30 describing travels in the Pacific and around Africa. Claude B Bru beck will narrate the trip and the public is invited with no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church
Claude B. Brubeck
Pacific
Africa
Miss Griffith Hosts Shower for Catherine Stouffer
Miss Agnus Griffith entertained a surprise shower at the home of Mrs. D C Stouffer honoring Catherine Stouffer on the eve of her marriage to William R Snook expected February. A luncheon was served to a large group including Mesdames Luther Snook Charles Kidwell George Buscard Wilbur Server William Devine Hunter Hyde Clifford Grimm Robert Singer Richard Paylor and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnus V. Griffith
D. C. Stouffer
Catherine Stouffer
William R. Snook
Misa Stouffer
Luther Snook
Charles Kidwell
George Buscard
Wilbur Server
William Devine
Hunter Hyde
Clifford Grimm
Robert Singer
Richard Pay
AAUW Groups Active In County
Last evening Mrs Nancy Friend Frantz addressed the Home Arts Group of the American Association of University Women at Mrs Robert Irvine home. Frantz demonstrated crafts and on Tuesday Dr Julia Kagan will lecture on Feeling of Depression at Dorsey Hall at 7 30 p m Movies also shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Friend
Frantz
The
American Association
O 3 University
Robert
Irvine
Julia Kagan
AAUW
Dorsey Hall
How To Save Children From Bumps and Tumbles
Dr Ethel B Waring a Cornell professor urges safety education to curb impulsive child behavior. Parents can train children to respond to soothing, firm guidance during bath meals play and danger moments to prevent accidents and teach self control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel B. Waring
Safety Education
Dr. Waring
New York State College of Home Economics
Cornell University
Junior
Barby
Mr. Warlnk
Saya
Waring
Opening Nite For Girls Club Slated
At a board meeting of the Girls Club at 49 North Jonathan Street plans were set for opening night on Monday January 31 at 7 oclock. Mrs Gordon Ingram leads the program which includes games with prizes. Benches card tables and floor lamps have been donated for the club rooms while other equipment is still needed. Mrs W T Narments is president and women clubs are helping support the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Jonathan Street
Gordon Ingram
W. T. Narments
Miss Watson Named Assistant Home Demonstration Agent
Miss Margaret Watson of Columbus Ohio is appointed to Washington County as assistant home demonstration agent. She comes from Fayette County where she served four years and previously worked as home service advisor for a gas company. A Ohio State University graduate, she will lead 4 H girls work and Homemaker Clubs while attending meetings at College Park January 25 to 28. Washington County has lacked a regular assistant agent since last April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Watson
Washington County
Columbus
Ohio
Ardath Martin
Miss Watson
Fayette County
Ohio State University
College Park
Who Says That Girls Propose Record Year Marriage Trends
County records show women did not flood marriage licenses during Leap Years. 1948 had 3 146 licenses and 1947 2 499, with 1941 peak 417 applications and 1946 high 4 018. Summer especially June and December holidays mark high wedding months.
Meeting Held for Smithsburg 4-H Club First Regular Session
Miss Deliy Gish hosted the Smithsburg 4 H Club at its first regular meeting on Wednesday. A new smocking project began under the leadership of Mrs. Paul Seibert and Mrs. Mary Ride Reur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deliy Gish
Smithsburg
Firs
Paul Seibert
Mary Ride Reur
Miss Canfield Club Hosts January 4-H Meeting
The Chewsville Girls 4-H Club met at Rosalie Canfield’s home for January. They took a bed making test by Nancy Cunningham and discussed leather craft as a new project. Each girl will bring a finished clothing accessory next time. Refreshments were served to many members including Rosalie Canfield and Nancy Cunningham along with several other members and Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Canfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chewsville
Rosalie Canfield
Nancy Cunningham
Fosalie Canfield
Beverly Semler
Betty Baker
Yvonne Bishop
Erma Kendall
Phoebe Snyder
Patsy Hammond
Lassie Lassitter
OES Installs Officers At Hagerstown Temple
The Hagerstown Chapter No. 89 Order of the Eastern Star held a large installation at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening with over two hundred attendees. Miss Mary Ridenour was installed as worthy matron, with Hubert Schlotterbeck as worthy patron and Ruth Lacy as Ruth. Special ceremonies crowned new officers and the motto Where Love Is Harmony Lives was adopted along with red, green and white colors. The next meeting is set for January 25 at the Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Hagerstown
Order of the Eastern Star
Julia Schmidt
Miss Mary Ridenour
Grand Chapter of
Maryland
Ruth Yinger
Sister Outer
Frederick
Mary Ridenour
Hubert Schlotterbeck
Martha Kemp
Aubrey Kemp
Edith Delauder
Isabelle Bowers
Naomi Evans
Thyra Michael
Esther Cohen
Mary Jane Martin
Marshall
Margaret Payne
Ada
Ruth Lacy
Ruth
Vineta Dye
Esther
Doris Urich
Bessie Miller
Sentinel
Mabel Haddock
Martha
Geneva Wyant
Electa
Esther Schlotterbeck
New Books At Washington County Free Library
A list of new titles added this week includes profiles and histories such as Profile of Europe by Sam Welles and Westward the Women by Nancy Wilson Ross. Also present are Fall of Mussolini edited by Max Ascosti and I Escape From Vermont by James Gordon, among many works on religion, history, philosophy, travel, and science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Free Library
Europe
Sam Welles
Russia
America
Nancy Wilson Ross
Mussolini
Max Ascosti
Italy
Vermont
James Gordon
Ira Wolfert
South Pacific
Falton J. Sheen
Albert Schweitzer
George Seaver
Love Lost After Navy Years Tests A Marriage
A decorated Navy veteran writes that after 14 years of marriage and wartime service he no longer loves Edith. The columnist advises confronting changes, rebuilding trust, and pursuing a mature partnership rather than separation, urging open dialogue and joint growth to sustain the union.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Philip O'Connell
North Mulberry
Pennsylvania
Ralph A. Sheeler
Hanover Shoe Company
Pittsburgh, Pa
County
Lobell
W. Washington St
Hospital
Travelogue
Martins
Ili North
Surrey
T.A
Reguar
Surrey School Parent- Teacher Association
T. Wilson Cahall
Washington School
West Virginia College OF Beauty Culture
Warttnerars
Miss
OES
Andre Wilson
Oscar Ogg
Alma Archer
Thomas R. Adama
Bruges
Austin Smith
Hiram Bingham
Milton Steinberg
David F. Jordan
Louis Cheskin
Lloyd Shaw
Donald K. Beckley
William Hogan
Asia
George R. Cressey
Alexander Cowie
Francis P. Shepard
Youngster’s Smartwear
Hotel
Hamilton
Innocent
Ays
Mathias-Miller Co. Travel Dept
Potermac St
Wagaman CO. Day Cleaners
North Potomac Street
Arbery
Mary Haworth
Navy
M. H. Mary Haworth
Washington Post
King Features Syndicate
Holly’s Shoe Dept
Washington St
Singer Sewing Center
Potomac St
Archer
Leiter Brothers
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