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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1949

Page

4

Miss Amsley Feted At Washington Square Party

A surprise shower honored Miss Margaret Amsley hosted by Hagerstown Leather Company employees at Washington Square Methodist Church. Betrothed Miss Amsley to Mr John Robison announced. guests listed among those attending and gifts in a blue pink white decor.

Washington Square Methodist Church Margaret Amsley Hagerstown Leather Company Mine Ainsley John Robison Amantha Shaw Martha Hines Robert Shank Doris Rager Mildred Miller Bruce Miller Earl Coffman Myrtle Holmes Ruth Rodeffer Frances Bowman Arlean Ebersole Margaret May Nellie Risling Lois Knode Blanche Schaeffer Helen Stouffer Janice Swain Florence Castle Ruth Fouke Margaret Kretsinger Naomi Shank Mae Benedict Grace Lowell Daisy Fox Pearl Kendall Cora Davis Lorraine Traver Carlyne Hetzel Mary Dick Mifanwy Garling Bertha Lindaly Helen Cornell Mae Rowland C. H. Ainsley Edgar King Harry I. Thomas Fev Mra C. M. Levew

Meeting notice for American Legion Auxiliary post event

A regular meeting is set for Thursday January 27 at 8 o clock for the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 211 social night. Games will be played and refreshments served. Please be present.

American Legion Ladies ‘Auxiliary

Woodland Way PTA Panels On Community Expectations

Woodland Way parents and students hosted a panel with the theme What We Expect of Each Other under moderator Judge Joseph D Mish. About 150 people attended a tuberculosis test talk and the sixth grade won the attendance banner. The next PTA meeting is set for Monday February 28 at the school.

Woodland Way Parent-Teacher Association Joseph D. Mish Wood‘and Way P.T.A

Clubs Formed By Students At South Potomac Junior High

On Tuesday afternoon twenty four clubs were formed for the second semester at South Potomac Junior High School. Led by principal William Donaldson, the survey guided group creation in crafts dramatics music photography modeling art cooking and sports. New clubs include Hiking and Photography plus Know Your City and the Majorette Club for baton learning.

South Potomac Ethir William Donaldson

Meeting of Federated Garden Clube Presidents in Baltimore

A meeting of the Federated Garden Clube of Maryland presidents and directors was held in Baltimore on Tuesday January 25. Plans were made for the spring gathering slated for June at the Hampton Estate.

Federated Garden Clube of Maryland Hampton Estate

Ladies Bible Clan Meets at Washington Square Sunday School

The Ladies Bible Clan of the Washington Square Methodist Sunday School will hold a regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening at 7 30 p m. A good attendance is requested. American investments in fur farming now are estimated at more than 50 000 000 dollars.

Ladies Bible Clan Washington Square

Engagement Announced for June Davis and Charles Sponseller

Miss June Davis and Charles E Sponseller are announced as an engaged couple. Miss Davis is a local high school senior. Sponseller is a Hagerstown High School graduate of 1946, two years US Navy veteran, employed by Blue Ridge Transportation Co. The wedding is planned for the fall.

Hagerstown A Capella Choir Presents Two Sunday Programs

The Hagerstown A Capella Choir directed by Raymond K Hollinger offered two Sunday performances. The first at Presbyterian Church Mercersburg began 4 p m and the second followed at First Evangelical U B Church Chambersburg at 7 30 p m. Selections included O Sing Unto The Lord Cherubim Song List Thine Eyes Elijah At Eventide It Shall Be Light Holy City List The Cheruble Host Very City Immortal Love My God and I Now The Day Is Over with Miss Catherine Powell at the organ and Mrs Merle Belle Collett as soloist.

Patton Elijah Mendelssohn Gaul Mia Merle Bella Collett Raymond K. Hollinger

Keedysville Eastern Star Presents Program Night

Keedysville O E S Olive Branch Chapter staged a men night meeting with three films by Don ald Gantz group singing led by Rev. Charles Miller and an essay on Boyz by Gerald Hammond. Deputy lecturer Mrs Eliza beth Shank will visit next meeting. Mary Rowe is worthy matron and Page Ditto is Worthy Patron. Refreshments were served during the social hour.

Olive Branch Order of the Eastern Star of Keedysville Donald Gantz Charles Miller

Woman's Page News Roundup From Local Addresses And Visits

The column lists local residents with updated addresses and whereabouts. Pfc James E Wade, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wade, now at Sas Vegas Air Force Base Nevada. Moris P Fish of Sharpsburg is a patient at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Alice Unger has returned to Washington DC after visiting Randolph Ave. Regina Glover has returned home from Cumberland MD. Vance Zimmerman returned from Charleston WV. J D Sanders back home after six weeks in Tampa FL. Edwin A Anderson a patient at Camp Pickett VA hospital seeks messages. Eva L Martin and son Donald returned from Palm Beach FL.

James E. Wade Charles H. Wade Hagerstown Sas Vegas Air Force Base Nevada Alice Unger Washington, D. C 3. M. Jacques Randolph Avenue Regina Glover South Potomac Street George Norris Cumberland, Md Norris's Edwin A. Anderson U. 8 Spatfon Hospital Ward A-4 Camp Pickett Russell D. Anderson Mitchell Avenue

Keedysville 4-H Girls Club Meets with Stenciling Talk

Mrs. Lille Zimmerman hosted the regular Keedysville 4-H Girls Club meeting. Local leader Mrs. Walter Shank spoke on stenciling and textile painting while the group painted. Present were Shirley Wagner, Beverly Moats, Vivien Moats, Hilda Stump, Peggy Stump, Bernice Remsburg, Delores Mongan, Mina Sweeney, Frances Long, Virginia Fleming, Regina Hammond, Joann Waters, Doris Ellin, Ann Miller, and Bernice Burkett. Visitor Mrs. Harry Remsburg, Homemakers club president, attended.

Lille Zimmerman Keedysville Walter Shank Shirley Wagner Beverly Vivien Moats Hilda Peggy Stump Bernice Ann Remsburg Delores Mongan Mina Sweeney Frances Long Virginia Fleming Regina Hammond Joann Waters Doris Ellin Ann Miller Bernice Burkett Harry Remsburg The Homemakers Club

P.T.A. Meeting At Howard School With Founder's Day Plan

The Howard Street Parent-Teacher Association held its January meeting with guest speaker Robert Lesher. Attendees voted to make February a Founder's Day program, and the attendance banner was awarded to the first grade taught by Miss June Harrison.

Howard Street Parent-Teacher Association Robert Lesher June Harrison

Proud Parents Welcome Daughter of St Clair in Colorado Springs

Proud parents Mr and Mrs V St Clair announce the birth of a daughter in Colorado Springs Colo Former Hagerstown resident St Clair now stationed overseas in Korea

First St Hills V. St. Clair Colorado Springs Colo St. St. Clair Hagerstown Kores

Heidt's Stars To Appear Here In Hagerstown

Horace Heidt's Parade of Stars, a talent group from his radio program, visits Hagerstown for two shows at Franklin Court Auditorium on February 16. Harold Parr, Nadine Jansen, Jack Green, Pat Therriault, Jimmy Grosso, and John Mungail headline a tour noted for drawing large crowds and launching many performers.

Horacé Heidt Bandleaders Hagerstown Franklin Court Auditorium Horace Heidt Heidt Harold Parr Parr Nadine Jansen California Heidi Chicago Oriental Theatre Jack Green Pat Therriault Jimmy Grosso Baltimore John Mungail

Funkstown PTA Holds January Meeting at St Pauls Church

The Funkstown P.T.A. gathered in the social room of St. Pauls Lutheran Church for a covered dish supper. About 150 people attended and enjoyed a social hour after the dinner.

Funkatown P.T.A St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Churchmen's Night Speakers at January Men’s Club

The Men's Club of the Church of the Brethren met January 26 in the church school auditorium with about 85 attendees and guests. Dr. Lowell Ensor, president of Western Maryland College, spoke on a theme from Acts 27:29 about four anchors in life and God’s eventual triumph, and the group favored a county wide vote on Sunday movies if a referendum occurs. The February meeting will host a father and son banquet on February 22.

Church of the Brethren Church School Lowell Ensor Western Maryland College Westminster Maryland

Winter Street P T A Panel Explores Child Rights at Home

The Winter Street PTA held a panel on What Every Child Has A Right To Expect From His Home. Speakers including Mrs. P J Shank Rev L E Teters and Mrs Waldner Fuller urged parents to inspire growth, foster independent thinking, and provide wise affection and faith. A Child Study Group meeting was announced for January 27 at 2 p.m. The report also notes the boll weevil damages about one tenth of the cotton crop annually.

Winter Street P.T. A P. 3. Shank L. E. Teters Albert Balgley

Dear Mary Haworth: reader critiques language use

A University psychology student questions Mary Haworth's column style, suggesting its complex terms alienate average readers. Haworth defends clarity, citing adult audiences and life experience as keys to understanding.

Mary Haworth Tam

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Miss Amsley Hagerstown Leather Co Sir Jonathan St Vonette June Davis Charles E. Sponseller Robert A. Davis June Charles EB. Sponseller Edgar A. Sponseller This Cty Mercersburg Chambersburg Television Nitely Airport Wesary Eam Baltimore City Eastern Avenue Keedysville O.E.S Persenals Moris P. Fish Sharpsburg Washington County Hospital Vance Zimmerman Hamilton Boulevard Charleston W. Va J. D. Sanders Tampa Florida Eva L. Martin Donald Virginia Avenue Palm Beach, Fla Mrs. Zimmerman Howard Franklin Court Funkstown P.T.A Hammaker Brothers, Inc S. Potomac St Dr. Ensor II Men's Club Mail Sopoeauu Cmyureles Mae Rot V. F American Psychiatric Association M. H. Mary Haworth King Features Syndicate Lobells W. Washington St Bierns Furniture Co Potomac Ot Martins N. Potomac St
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