Milton Pair Wed In First Methodist Church Ceremony
Miss June Elizabeth Hartman of Milton Pa married Mr. Robert Stanley McCoy son of Mr and Mrs Stanley R McCoy of Maugansville The ceremony was conducted by Rev Charles A L Bickel at the First Methodist Church Milton The bride wore a blue wool suit with black accessories and gardenia corsage A reception at Hotel Milton followed Guests included Mrs W D Winters and D A Binkley of Maugansville The couple will reside in New York
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Elizabeth Hartman
Ralph Hartman
Milton
Robert Stanley McCoy
Stanley R. McCoy
Maugansville
First Methodist Church
Charles A. L. Bickel
J. Clefton Bond
Thomas C. Henry
McCoy
Richard Carson
Hagerstown
W. D. Winters
D. A. Binkley
Russell F. Smith
Margaret Smith
Milton High School
U. S. Rubber Company
Pennsylvania Ordnance Works
White Deer Valley
Pan American Air Lines
New York
Miss Byer Speaks At Nurses' Meeting
Miss Mary Byer spoke to the Student Nurses Literary Club at Washington County Hospital about her experiences in Korea and Japan. She displayed native oriental costumes and described social customs and medical care she observed. The February meeting will feature Bertha Erler reviewing Burma Surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Byer
Student Nurses
Washington County Hospital
Korea
Japan
Local Army and Navy Personnel News Roundup
PersonalLt Mary Elizabeth Dickson arrives in Philadelphia as weekend guest of Miss Phyllis Leiter. Mrs Brie Moser returns to Philadelphia from McComas street visit. Mrs Harold H Wibberley leaves Bridgeport after hospital stay. Mrs David Snyder returns home after Washington Sanitarium visit. sister Mrs Warren Laign recovering from operation. Harvey W Rippeon undergoes treatment at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Nettie Chrisman ill at home on North Locust street. Mrs Kenneth Sinn recuperating on Guilford avenue. Pvt Arthur McDonough returns to Camp Haleen Texas after 14 day leave. Recent admissions to Washington County Hospital include Mrs William M McGowan, Wilbert Bragunier, Mrs Nevin Cronise, Edwin J Carl, Thelma Parker, Mrs Samuel W Shank, Mrs Robert G Foltz. Set William Klipp returns to Army post near Sioux Falls after 10-day furlough. Mrs Walter Elmer improving at home on San Mar after pneumonia. Pvt G Vincent McClain completes basic training at Camp Grant and spends furlough with wife. Spencer G Lindsay seaman second class completes boat training at Bainbridge and spends leave with wife. Lindsay graduates honor man in class of 135.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Hospital
William M. McGowan
Keedysville
Wilbert Bragunier
East Avenue
Nevin Cronise
Antietam Street
Edwin J. Carl
North Locust Street
Thelma Parker
Franklin Street
Samuel W. Shank
Williamsport
Robert G. Foltz
Potomac Avenue
Spencer G. Lindsay
Bainbridge
Preston Road
Fountain Head Heights
Lindsay
Community Party At Smithsburg Community Hall Tonight
An open community party sponsored by Smithsburg citizens will run this evening at the Community Hall from evening until midnight. Proceeds go to a recreation center fund with dancing games a floor show and stunts on the program and refreshments served at intermission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsburg
Miss Eleanor Cushing Marries Cpl Winston Heflin
Miss Eleanor Mae Cushing of Portland and Cpl Winston D Heflin of Hagerstown wed in a double ring ceremony at Portland Baptist Church. The bride wore wine velvet with gardenia corsage. sister Mrs Martin Jennings served as matron of honor. The couple plans to reside in Portland after a short honeymoon before Heflin reports back to Cape Elizabeth Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albra Cushing
Portland
Eleanor Mae Cushing
Cpl
Winston D. Heflin
L. R. Heffin
Hagerstown
Williams Jones
Portland Baptist Church
Martin Jennings
Jennings
Surprise Shower For Sgt And Mrs Pope
A surprise shower was hosted this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Camby Wolford on Greenmount Avenue in honor of Sgt. and Mrs. Dale Pope, recently married. Orchids, snapdragons, a wedding cake, and pink and white favors set a festive scene with guests including Roy Snyder, Alice Repp, Ethel Hose, Pearl Snook, Alpha Kline, Lois Lumm, Charles Wolford, and George McIntyre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camby Wolford
Greenmount Avenue
Dale Pope
Roy Snyder
Alice Repp
Ethel Hose
Pearl Snook
Sermon Topics Noted for Sunday at Trinity Lutheran
Dr. Wilson P. Ard will preach at 10 45 Sunday on At the Iron Gate as Transfiguration Sunday. Evening service begins Victorious Living with The Cares That Fret the Heart. Choirs and organ selections listed. 1944 church council members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson P. Ard
Iron Gate
Trinity Lutheran Church
Jacob R. Beard
Norman J. Bentz
A. L. Buehler
Roger B. Dansberger
Ernest L. Dayhoff
Max C. Fiery
Paul H. Fryer
Francis A. Griffith
A. L. Gruber
Harold Johnston
Edgar H. Koons, Jr
Frank $. Leiter
John W. Minnich
C. L. Mowrer
Harald E. Peters
Robert H. Ryder
Frank G. Weibel
Marriage Licenses Granted in Local area
Robert P. Anderson age eighteen of Ransom West Virginia and Gladys L. Dunn age seventeen of Hagerstown. Clarence McK Shoup age twenty nine and Margaret J Armstrong age twenty four both of Hagerstown. Yarl H Elsen age twenty three of Lancaster Pennsylvania and Ruth E Dieterich age twenty of Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Anderson
Ransom
W. Va
Gladys L. Dunn
Hagerstown
Clarence McK. Shoup
Margaret J. Armstrong
Yarl H. Elsen
Lancaster
Ruth E. Dieterich
Open letter on wartime letters urges empathy for soldiers
A local column reproduces an Emory Methodist pamphlet message urging readers to imagine a soldier reading their letters. The piece lists repeated “it is too bad” reflections on rationing, long work hours, and hardship, highlighting the gap between home and the front lines and urging sensitivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Methodist Church
Pittsburgh
Willie
Prather Speaks on Washington County History at Kiwanis
Kiwanis luncheon at the Alexander Hotel featured George Prather of Clearspring discussing Washington County history. He traced the Prather line to 1639, noted early settlers from Southeast Maryland, and recounted a Maryland gold rush myth, land grants, Indian fights, and Calvert founding freedoms. He explained Maryland as the Old Line State and described Maryland regiments in the Revolutionary War. The talk included a deed gift to the Washington County Historical Society and a bond-sales update showing 193 775 subscribed by Kiwanis families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Alexander Hotel
George Prather
Clearspring
Prather
Washington County
Park W. T. Loy
Prathers
Maryland
St. Mary's
Montgomery County
Mr. Prather
Calvert
State of
New England
Yorktown
Hagerstown
Washington County Historical Society
Lancelot Jacques
Thomas Johnson
Historical Society
John D. Hollyday
John C. O'Connell
Announce Births In Washington County Hospital Area
Mr and Mrs Henry A Arnold 616 West Washington street are parents of a son born at the focal hospital on Thursday night. Mr and Mrs William J Frederick announce a daughter born January 23 at the local hospital. They reside at 36 North Walnut street. Mr and Mrs John F Mills Clearspring Route 1 announce a daughter born January 27 at the Washington County Hospital. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Henry E Browning 44 Winter street at the Washington County Hospital January 27. Mr and Mrs Larkin L Jenkins 442 Carlton Avenue are parents of a son born January 26 at the home of Abel Martin Middleburg pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Arnold
West
Washington Street
Focal Hospital
William J. Frederick
North Walnut Street
John F. Mills
Clearspring
Route 1
Washington County Hospital
Henry E. Browning
Winter Street
Larkin L. Jenkins
Carlton Aynue
Abel Martin
Middleburg Pike
Navy Mothers' Club Welcomes Fifteen New Members
Fifteen new members were welcomed to the Navy Mothers' Club at a Wednesday night YMCA meeting. Acting chairman Mrs. Charles Morrison announced the invitation extended to mothers wives and sisters of all men in the navy. The club formed two months ago aims to unite navy families in the community and support the men. Plans include recreation for visiting sailors and a February meeting will feature a series of navy films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Mothers’ Club
Charles Morrison
Navy
Cla
Presbyterians Raise War-Time Service Fund Nationwide
The Presbyterian Church seeks a War-Time Service Fund of 1 256 592 to aid chaplains with supplies and to run hospitality houses near camps. It funds spiritual care for service members and displaced workers, supports refugees in several countries, and will receive a special offering at Hagerstown church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Pa Jn
Baltimore
United States
Canada
Dominican Republic
Switzerland
Sweden
Africa
Presbyterian Church of
Legion and Loyal Temperance Legion Gather in Keedysville
The Loyal Temperance Legion met at secretary Mrs Lena Mades home with Phyllis Cromer aiding corrections of past years for 1941. Evelyn Swain gave a reading. The group focuses on assembling comfort kits for soldiers and sailors. Sea Island cotton long fiber was introduced in 1786.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Loyal
Temperance Legion of
Keedysville
Lena Mades
Phyllis Cromer
Evelyn Swain
Sea Island
First Presbyterian Church Board and Session Meet Here
The Board of Trustees and the Session of the First Presbyterian Church held a joint dinner meeting at the Hotel Hamilton on Thursday evening to discuss conducting an every member campaign in the spring. Rev. G. Aubrey Young led a review of church activities, with attendees including Roy Danzer J Fred Ehlers W V Shannon Dr B B Kneisley A Lesley Gardner Walter K Summer George McKilwain Thomas W Verner Jr John Bartholomaeus Earl Kehier J C Fulde Dr T A Chappelear Mr Marshall and Frank S Bowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
First Presbyterian Church
Hotel
Hamilton
G. Aubrey Young
Roy Danzer
J. Fred Ehlers
W. V. Shannon
B. B. Kneisley
A. Lesley Gardner
Walter K. Summer
George McKilwain
Thomas W. Verner, Jr
John Bartholomaeus
Earl Kehier
J. C. Fulde
T. A. Chappelear
Mr. Marshall
Frank S. Bowman
Bible Class Banquet and Baptist Class Social Held
La dies Bible class of First Church of God hosted a banquet at Hotel Patterson with guest speaker Mrs. J Gratton Mason on Wells of Usefulness. Solo by Mrs. Helen Gossard, accompaniment by Mrs. Arminta Reeder. Lois Lanner as tonosimistress. Nora Rogers presided. Fidelis Class of First Baptist held monthly social January 20 with scripture by Mrs. Edna Johnson, prayer by Mrs. Warren Shirey, business, refreshments, games, and awards to Doris Schindie Virginia Keedy Velma Manious. Participants listed include Emily Poffenberger Mary Obaugh Bernice Carroll Pearle Wright Marion Rice Mary Turner Anna Showe Beatrice Nicewatner Sarah Long Bertha Campbell Mabel Tinnell Warren Shirey Chester Keedy Doris Schindie Charles Keedy Ruth Keatty Mary Gilbert Edna Johnson Elsie Knight Evelyn Row Bessie Grogan. Next meeting at Emily Poffenberger’s home February 1 with Mrs. Mary Chaugh assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Bible Class
First Church of God
Hotel Patterson
J. Gratton Mason
Wells
Helen Gossard
Jesus
Arminta Reeder
Lois Lanner
Nora Rogers
Edna Johnson
Warren Shirey
Doris Schindie
Virginia Keedy
Velma Manious
Emily Poffenberger
Mary Obaugh
Bernice Carroll
Pearle Wright
Marion Rice
Mary Turner
Anna Showe
Beatrice Nicewatner
Sarah Long
Bertha Campbell
Mabel Tinnell
Chester Keedy
Charles Keedy
Ruth Keatty
Mary Gilbert
Elsie Knight
Evelyn Row
Bessie Grogan
Guilford Avenue
Mary, Chaugh Assisti
Woman's Missionary Society meeting at First Baptist Church
The W M S of the First Baptist Church held its monthly meeting with Mrs. J. P. Richards presiding. Mrs. Fred White read the Beatitudes and prayer. committee chairs were named for publicity poster and bulletin notices. a duet was performed and Grace Watlington Circle won the attendance banner. Installation of officers was led by Mrs. Nora Barger. Russia has shipped 1,500,000 tons of food under lend lease, but Pravda notes Moscow origin food for thought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M.S
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
J. P. Richards
Fred White
H. C. Weigle
Lizzie Davies
Nora Barger
J. B. Richards
Mesdames Deatrich
Rowe
Grace Watlington Circle
Warren Shirey
Russia
Moscow
Lecture Preview Tonight at Cumberland Valley Artists Show
Preview of the Cumberland Valley Artists exhibition opens tonight at the Fine Arts museum. The 12th annual show features 140 entries with jury selections for hanging and awards plus a new $25 War Bond popular prize by Fairchild Aircraft. Mrs. Adelyn D. Breeskin will lecture on Realism Versus Romanticism in Contemporary Painting at 8:30 PM. Audience may view the exhibit 7:30 to 10, with prize winners announced Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley
Washington County
Fairchild Aircraft Corporation
Adelyn D. Breeskin
Baltimore Museum of Art
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Hartman
Miss Byer
Personali
Mary Elizabeth Dickson
WAC
Philadelphia
Phyllis Leiter
Broadway
Brie $. Moser
Mrs. L. Kerr Moser
McComas Street
Harold H. Wibberley
Bridgeport
David Snyder
Washington Sanitarium and Hospital
Takoma Park
Warren Laign
Harvey W- Rippeon
Nettie Chrisman
Kenneth Sinn
Pvt
Arthur McDonough
Camp Haleén
Texas
William Klipp
Washington Avenue
Sioux Falls
D. D
Walter Elmer
San Mar
G. Vincent McClain
Camp Grant, Jr
East Franklin Street
Community Party
Vavises VapoRus
Glick’s
Kreider & Ephrata
Glick’s Shoe Store
Washington St
Miss Cushing
Mr. Heflin
Sgt. and
Mrs. Pope
Dorothy Gray
Lily Veili
She
Kilee Bathees
Leiter Brothers
Leiter Brothers Shoe Department
Navy Club
Presbyterians
The
First Baptist Church
Fleisher
Women’s Hats
L. &B. Hat Shop Northeast Cor. Public Square
Elbert M. Hofner
Best Haven Chapel
Bikite
Sexs Macers Toun
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