Red Cross And Scouts Praised By Home Front Readers
Letters from service members praise the Washington County Letter League and local Red Cross and Boy Scouts for supporting troops overseas. Messages from Pfe Miller Pvt Harold Kline Pic Martin Gardner and others highlight gratitude for homefront efforts and the impact of community aid on the war. Copies of the July Letter are available free through local outlets and distributions channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Letter League
Pfe
Phillip Miller
Thomas W. Pangborn
Pvt
Harold B. Kline
Anzio
Hagerstown
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
Pic
Martin E. Gardner
England
Richard Thomas
States
Owls
Cpl. M. A. Suranno
India
Ph. EB. G. Babington
Ter Brothers
R. M. Hays
B. F Elks
Memb
Local foliage notes giant kapok tree features
The report notes a kapok tree reaching 50 feet or more in height and a trunk diameter sometimes as much as two feet. Details focus on remarkable size of the tropical tree and its notable proportions.
Musical Show in Hagerstown Tonight Features Local Acts
July 2 1944 program lists theater event at city hall with performances by Qua ream, Friml, Jewell, Yoder, Christian Bach and others. Notable acts include Tate Cadman and Friml introducing selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Cadman S
Harbaugh Son Receives RAF Wings and Commission
Cavetown native Pfe. William Harbaugh was awarded RAF silver wings and commissioned as second lieutenant on June 27, joining the Allied air forces. A cablegram to Mrs. H. C. Harbaugh in Hagerstown notes Bill Harbaugh participated in the invasion of France and feels well, with plans to write later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavetown
RAF
H. C. Harbaugh
Hagerstown
Pfe
William
Bill) Harbaugh
France
Bill
Harbaugh
Pvt
Jack
War notes from home and overseas names and ranks
Letters from Soldiers describe France assignments and promotions. Wade Lum writes from France dated June 14 arrival June 20. Fred Wishard in Camp Forest reports fifth parachute jump and wings earned June 24. John France promoted to corporal at Camp Claiborne. Captains Mentzer and Weddie with Maryland links share invasion coverage. Poffenberger and Dieterich changes of station reported with new addresses. Staley brothers note initial assault on France and rapid promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Wishard
Camp Forst
Tenn
Church Street
Camp Claiborne
51St Group
College Day To Be Held Sunday At First Church
The First Church of God at Summit avenue and Baltimore street hosts Children's College Day on Sunday July 2. The day begins with a 9:45 Sunday School led by Theodore Myers, followed by a 10:45 worship service with guest speaker Rev Elza Beery of Toledo Ohio. Beery represents Find lay College Findlay Ohio. An evening program features the children with chorus, memory work, a pageant The Churches One Foundation. Afterward the congregation tours church departments and views Daily Vacation Bible School work. The school closed Friday with a picnic in Hager's City Park. about 80 enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Summit Avenue
Baltimore Street
Theodore Myers
Elza Beery
Toledo
Ohio
Churches One Foundation
Hager's City Park
Jap American Will Wed American Girl Sparks Seattle News
Gordon K Hirabayashi a 24 year old Japanese American who challenged the wartime evacuation order obtained a Spokane marriage license to wed Esther Sehmoe 29 former UW coed daughter of Floyd Sehmoe. The Quaker service leader said they do not disapprove and wish them well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Gordon K. Hirabayashi
U. S. Supreme Court
Spokane
Esther Sehmoe
University of Washington
Sehmoe
Northwest
American Friends Service Committee
Man Prefers France to England Says He Loves Travel
A man notes his preference for France over England describing his travels and liking for French culture. He mentions leaving the States and enjoying the european experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
France
England
Mr. Burger to Be First Vesper Speaker at Hagerstown Park
Howard L. Burger, superintendent of Trinity Lutheran Chapel, will headline the Young People’s Christian Federation summer vesper service at Hagerstown City Park on Sunday evening July 2 at 2 30. The Itian Endeavor Society leads the event with Louise Rasmussen arranging Scripture, Lois Bowers prayer, Mary Rudy worship call, and Trinity choir providing music. Ushers are George Baker, Leon Kinsey, Jack Berr, and Albert Munson. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Christian Federation of
Washington County
Hagerstown
Howard L. Burger
Trinity Lutheran Chapel
Itian Endeavor Society
Louise Rasmussen
Lois Bowers
Mary Rudy
Former Local Man Lines Up Guest Organist at St Pan’s
Prof Frederick Stanley Smith, city schools music director and former organist director at Trinity Lutheran and First Christian, will guest organist at St Pan’s United Brethren Church tomorrow at 9. He will perform Introspection and Finale from his 1st Sonata. Bach’s Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring will be sung by the choir. Rev Dr F Berry Plummer will preach on Four Great Pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Stanley Smith
First Baptist Church
Raleigh
N. C
St. Pan's United Brethren Church
Bach
F. Berry Plummer
Smith
Trinity Lutheran
Old Academy of Music
Edith Hartman
B. C. Hartman
Randolph Avenue
St. Paul's
iTwo Services Sunday At Church Of Brethren
The Rev. Paul Minnich Robinson will preach at morning and evening services at the Church of the Brethren East Washington and Mulberry streets. The morning sermon titled The Faith of Our Fathers. The Temple Choir directed by Charles Moore Cassel will perform Come, Let Us Sing. Miss Grace Payman will play Angel's Serenade Cavatina Oh Rest in the Lord and Chand Choavr. Broadcast on station WJEJ. Evening vesper service continues through the summer with a sermon The Prodigal What Stayed at Home sung by Miss Margaret Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Minnich Robinson
Church of the Brethren
East Washington
Mulberry Reets
Temple Choir
Charles Moore Cassel
Braga
Cavatina
Margaret Lane
Brown
Installation Tomorrow for Cavetown Charge Pastor
The Rev. Edward J. Robinson will be installed as pastor of the Cavetown Evangelical and Reformed charge including Wolfsville and Funkstown churches. The service at 1 80 a.m. Sunday July 2 will be led by Rev. Edward R. Hamme with sermon by Dr. John L. Barnhart of Baltimore. Eugene A. Spessard aids arrangements. Robinson previously served in Philadelphia and Canton Ohio. Frederick Officer Dies in Frederick Md Police Lieutenant Jesse P. Schell, 55, dies after a short illness. survived by wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Robinson
Philadelphia
Cavetown
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Wolfsville
Funkstown
Edward R. Hamme
John Jl. Barnhart
D. D
Baltimore
Potomac Synod
Hamme
Barnhart
Eugene A. Spessard
Robinson
Pennsylvania
Canton
Ohio
Frederick
Jesse P. Schell
Frederick City
Schell
Entering the Promised Land Jerome's Joshua saga told in study
The narrative summary covers Joshua’s leadership after Moses, the Jericho episode with Rahab, the crossing of the Jordan, and the division of stones as memorials. It notes Jericho’s fall, Rahab’s protection, and the subsequent oath to serve the Lord, with Joshua’s old age and farewell exhortations to Israel to remain faithful and wage no other gods.
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Jordan
Joshua
Shechem
Moses
Nun
Israel
Jericho
Rahab
Red Sea
Children of Israel
House of the Lord
Atures Syndicats, Tne
Local Church Schedules Across Grace United Brethren Area
A consolidated listing of worship times and church locations across Grace United Brethren in Cor W and Winter Streets area, detailing Sunday and morning services, Sunday schools, and evening services for numerous congregations including Presbyterians, Methodists, Baptists, Lutherans, Nazarenes, and other denominations. The roster names churches and streets, with service times ranging from early morning to evening across Potomac Street, Washington Street, Mulberry, Antietam, and nearby avenues.
Churches Schedule Across Several Towns
A calendar of services from multiple congregations lists Sunday School times and morning worship at institutions including Chewsville U B, Leitersburg Lutheran, Salem Reformed, Beaver Creek Christian, Hagerstown Church of the S R E, Brownsville Circuit, Zion Lutheran Williamsport, Mt Tabor Lutheran, Salem Evangelical Lutheran Bokkersville, St Pauls Evangelian Lutheran Trnkastowe, St Peters Lutheran Clearspring, and United Brethren charges in Loundsland area. Morning and evening services noted with communion observances and Bible school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cearfoss CH. Evangelical R
Daecerat Oie
Parich St. Pas
Mt. Zien
Oelock Chewsville U. B
Rpos
Nelock
Beaver Creek Christian Katte
Hagerstown
Church OF the Sre
Brownsville
Browns Ville
W. Jaravn
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Scouts
Harry
MYERS
North Potomac Street
atoi_ CASKEY’S
Caskey Baking Co
R. D. Minsaaipent
Thomas Wr. FA
Roam
C. Met Bavion wecAntany
Maryland
Naval
Hagerstown Owls
Allentown
Wilmington
Roses
Cardinals
Buffalo
Glenn Thomas
Bull Hammons
Hammons
Rocels
Fountain Head
Potomec
Williamsport Wildcats
Ernest W. Miller
Jamaica
Rester-Long
Hamilton Homes
Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
YMCA
Byron
Rilke
Thomas Pangborn
Homefolk
Peter Buys
George H. Buys
Asst
Pas
Hagerstown, MD
Ogram
Jewell Seeeeeee Yoder
Christian Bach -Lee
Cieczynski
Youmans
Ketelbey
RVICE
the Nicodemus National Bank
Cpl. Allen
Wade A. Lum
Hove
Lum
Sunpapers
Holbrook Bradley
David F. Mentzer
David
Bradley
Leroy Weddie
Albert N. Poffenberger
Fourth Street
Richard L. Poffenberger
William Urwin Dieterich
Jacksonville
Fla
San Diego
Cal
7Th Division
Naval Air Station
California
W. K. Staley
Chestnut Street
Tech
Donald M. Staley
Staley
Fleisher’s
Rand's
West Washington St
Mr. Burger
Babylon
Church of Brethren
By Newman Campbell
Dericho Afraid
OF the
Lord
First Christian Church
South Potomac Street
William M. Norment
Grace United Brethren Cor. W. Church
Winter St
Presbyterian
Arine
Assemblies OF God Sleward
Sproce
Sigende, & Seco Church OF the Nazarene
Side Ave
Ane
Christian Science Society
Potomac St
Binday ST. John's Episcopal
Prosper
Antietam
Bungay
ST. Paul's Methodist Nourth Potomac St
God's Gospel Mission
North Jonatha St
Union Chapel Carked
Reese
Seevs
First Christian South Potomac
Ponder School
Grace Brethren First
Spruce St
U. P
First Brethren Antietars
Mulberry
ST. Paul's A. B. Franklin and
Locust
ST. Mary's Catholic West Washington St
Washington SQ
Methodist
Washington Ave
Mulberry Ave
McConne St
Emmanuel U
B. Summit Ave
Howard St
First Baptist
Wallahington
Zion Evan
Reformed North Potoman St
ST. Mark’s
Sauure
Setar
Walock
Calvary Brethren Corner
Howard and Chixtove
ST. John's Lutheran South Potomac Se
Gospel Tabernacle Coritus
Lanvale
Christ’s Reformed
Frankisp St
Trinity Lutherak Chapel
Liberty Surect
Church OF the Brethren & Washington and
Mulberry Ste
Otterbein United Brethren
Locust and Antietam
Volunteers OF America
Midison Ave
Howard and Chestnut Sts
Salvation Army
Washington St
of America, Inc
Madison Ave
Second Christian
North St
Zion Baptist Jonathan and Bethel Str
Asbury Methodist Jonathan
Church St
Leitersburg Lutheran
Vereese
Aelock
Salem Reformed Cearfoxs Pike
Boonsloro
Ae Morian Charg
The
Evan
Boonsboro
Seeees
Eetvaville Tereese
Sharpsburg
United Brethren Loonshore Charge
Church of the G. By
In Christ
Lounslord
Nclock
Holy Commun
Church OF God God Circuit
Bible Study “of
Rohrersville
Rohreville
ST. Paul's Reformed Church
Clearspring
ST. John's Reformed Church
Otelock
People’s Stove
W. Wash. Bt
Bohman-Warne, Inc
Franklin St
Rogers Jewelry Co
the House of Blue White Diamonds
West
Washington
Mulberry Streets
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