Community Gossip and Weekend Travel Notes
The column lists residents and visitors to Hagerstown from Quebec, New England, Virginia, New York, and Atlantic City, with several returning home after vacations. It notes relocations, hospital stays for Walter Eves and others, a high school class reunion, and recent discharges from Washington County Hospital including families on North Potomac Street Cook Street and West Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Hospital
Charles William Barton
West Church Street
John L. Martin
North Potomac Street
George H. Linder
Cook Street
Ira N. Barkdoll
Waynesboro
Leonard L. Myers
West Washington Street
Arrid with Creamogen Deodorant Ad
New Arrid with Creamogen touted as safe for skin and clothes and guarantees no drying in the jar. Endorsed by Doreen Kelley of New York and Wilmington with a money back offer if not fully convinced. Price 39 cents plus tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Doreen Kelley
Wilmington
Ware
Births and church notes from Keedynville area
Proud parents announce the birth of Daniel Edward Elgin on June 24 in Cumberland. Judith Pauline Domer born July 1 at Washington County Hospital to Wingert Domer and Charlotte Ridenour. Charles Lester Barnhart born June 30. mother June Lowery. Salem church Women’s Society discussed five topics at July meeting under Christian Social Relations. Plans for a county missionary rally July 28 featuring Dr. Walter Schultz were made. color films to be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Elgin
Cumberland
Daniel Edward
Elgin
Rebecca Bowers
Wingert Domer
Judith Pauline
Washington County Hospital
Albert B. Barnhart
East Memorial Boulevard
Charles Lester
Walter Schultz
Africa
Couple Weds in Brethren Church Ceremony
Miss Dorothy Lorraine Brant wed Wallace G. Snyder in a Friday evening ceremony at the Church of the Brethren parsonage. Rev. Paul M. Robinson officiated. The couple, from this city, both work at the Hagerstown Shoe factory and will reside on Interval Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Lorraine Brant
Roy Brant
Wallace G. Snyder
Paul Snyder
Church of the Brethren
Paul M. Robinson
Patay Snyder
Jennie Lucas
Albert Henson
Snyder
Hagerstown
Interval Road
June婚 weddings in Washington county show slight drop in licenses
June 1948 saw 306 marriage license applications at the Clerk's office while 300 couples applied to marry this June. For the first half of 1948 1,516 licenses were issued and 1,343 applications filed. Officials expect a lull after June with a rise again around Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Court House
Swisher Clan Holds Second Reunion at Cold Springs Park
The Swisher reunion returns for a second year on Sunday July 10 at Cold Springs Park near Waynesboro. A program is planned and all relatives in the vicinity are urged to attend and spread the word to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swisher
Cold Springs Park
Waynesboro
Miss Kitzmiller Weds George Muhly In July Wedding
Edna Le Rue Kitzmiller daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Eugene Kitzmiller married George Brooke Muhly son of Mrs John Muhly of Baltimore on Saturday July 2 at St Johns Lutheran church. Rev J Edward Harms officiated the double ring ceremony with Mrs Ellis Cline as matron of honor and Ellis Cline as best man. Ushers were Raymond C. Mueller and Joseph C. Llewellyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna le Rue Kitzmiller
Bert Eugene Kitzmiller
George Brooke Muhly
John Muhly
Baltimore
St. John’s Lutheran Church
J. Edward Harms
Ellis Cline
Raymond C. Mueler
Joseph C. Llewellyn
Picnic and Moonlight Hike by M A T Club
The M A T Club plans a Sunday July 16 picnic supper and moonlight hike. Two attendees meet at the Y M C A at 4 30 p m, with supper at 6 15 p m at Fort Frederick State Park. A transport and meal fee applies. Jean and Eliott Hines lead. contact Catherine Beard at 1985 W by Friday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thewo
Fort Frederick State Park
Jean and
Eliott Hines
Scout
Catherine Beard
Updegraff Bible Class Meets July 7 on Church Lawn
The Updegraff Bible Class of the First Christian church will hold its regular monthly meeting on the church lawn Thursday evening July 7 at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Mary Glenn and her committee plan a social hour after the business portion with a surprise and plenty of fun for all. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Updegraff Bible Class
First Christian Church
Mary Glenn
Keefer Reunion Planned At Park
The descendants of Frederick Keefer plan their 15th annual basket picnic at Hagerstown City Park on Sunday, July 17. Keefer officers include J. D. Keefer president and Robert Flore vice president with Eunice Jones Hale as secretary treasurer and J. D. Keefer as historian. The program committee lists Mrs. Dennis Seburn Mrs. Jacob Hull and others with grounds crew Gilbert Wigfield and memorial committee members William H. Keefer Dennis Seburn and Edgar Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Keefer
Hagerstown
J. D. Keefer
Windber
Robert Flore
Chambersburg
Eunice Jones Hale
Shippensburg
Dennis Seburn
Jacob Hull
Hancock
Grounds
Gilbert Wigfield
William H. Keefer
Edgar Miller
New Meat Loaf For Summer By Gaynor Maddox
A two layer jellied meat loaf recipe suited for summer buffets. It uses luncheon meat, veal or chicken, gelatin, onion, sour cream and horseradish, with a mushroom sauce and garnish ideas. Includes directions to chill, unmold and serve with olives and watercress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor Maddox
NEA
Lamcheon
Ku Klux Klan Picnic Plans by Hagerstown Council
The Ku Klux Klan unit in Hagerstown Council 1365 sponsors an all day picnic on Sunday July 24 at Brewers Meadow. Committee chairmen must report at the next council meeting Thursday July 14. The event is billed as one of the most successful yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Brewer's Meadow
Minstrel Event at Fythian Fair in Keedysville
The Lazy Moon Minstrels are set for Friday night at the Fythian Fair in Keedysville. Highlights include Miss Janice Gantz solo, tap by Line sisters, recitation by Shirley Warner, cake walk by Mrs. Harold Funk and Harold Kret zer, and a duet by Mrs. Edward Snyder and Miss Gantz. The cast lists Mammy Washington, Pappy Washington, Harold Funk, Miasma, Doris Ellis Epidemic, Donald Funk, the Line sisters, Mr. and Mrs. John Warner, Mrs. Raymond Loewe, and Wrand Roh rer with Mrs. Rose Gantz as accompanist. GRANGE TO MEET Leitershburg Grange meets tonight at 8 at Mr. and Mrs. Van Smnyre’s home. soil conservation essays will be read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keedysville
Janice Gantz
Line Sisters
Shirley Warner
Harold Funk
Harold Kretzer
Edward Snyder
Mammy Washington
Sabina Baker
Pappy Washington
Doris Ellis
Donald Funk
John Warner
Raymond Loewe
Wrand Rohrer
Rose Gantz
Keedysville Homemakers Club Hosts June Tea Meeting
The June tea and business meeting of the Keedysville Homemakers Club was hosted by Mrs. Robert Wyant. Members sang Scotlands Burning and heard a report on College Park lectures and classes. Plans were set for the Country Fair on July 14 and the annual picnic in August at Taylor Memorial Park. Thirty-five members and friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keedysville Homemakers Club
Robert Wyant
Scotlands
Roert Lakin
College Park
Howard Burter
George Snively
Bernie Smith
Clea Flock
Harry Shank
Local 4H Clubs Meet Across Beaver Creek Area
Beaver Creek Halfway and Huyett s Cross Roads 4 H groups held dress school sessions at the Home Demonstration Office with Miss Margaret Watson in charge. Members planned Rally Day at City Park on July 21 and a Cold Springs Park picnic with invited parents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Creek
Halfway
Huyett's Crossroads
Margaret Watson
David McKee
Charles Roelke
Davis Delauder
A. G. Newcomer
Nancy
Shirley Socks
Wade
Barbara
Cold Springs Park
Lois Mose
Marie Coss
College Park
Huyett’s Crossroads
Creek
Janice Middlehaut
Wacohu Grange
Dear Mary Haworth Advice on Age Gap in Love
A bachelor asks about marrying Grace, 15 years older, with no children. The adviser says age difference unlikely to hinder a happy marriage if they are companionable, Grace is capable and generous, parents worry but supporting love, and suggests marriage as a good gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Haworth
Warman
Grace
R. F
M. H
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Provence
J. Elia Grove
Arthur
Garver
Quebec
Canada
New England States
Robert Ludwig
Virginia Avenue
Randolph Mason
Painted Post
Ocean City
Magon
Hubert Karn
Funkstown
North Locust Street
Fayman Young
Norfolk, Va
Lelia Seihert
New York City
Homer, Eakle
Oak Hill Avenue
Walter Curtis Eves
Fountain Head Heights
W. Swartz
Anna Shade
Washington. Avenue
Bessie Widmyer
Franklin Street
Betterton
Righie
Hazel Baker
Donda Rae
Pittsburgh
William L. Merri
Savannah
Georgia
Washington, DC
Merriman
Warren Coudler Hospital
Louise Warren Dablhamer
Alice Tayman
Washington, D. C
H. A. Fulton
Mary Reedy
Viola Reedy
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Bruce M. Wilson
Butler, Pa
L. W. Dahlhamer
Summit Avenue
Hotel Alexander
Hilda Wishard
Peggy Forsyth
Hotel
Kentucky
James Wilson
Hotel Wealey
John C. Stauffer
West
Irvin Avenue
Princeton University
Dorothy L. Brant
Ruby Jackson
Lone
Potomac Street
Coats
Pocketbooks
Miss Kitzmiller
Updegraff
Keefer
K. C
Fred
Leitershburg
United States
Potomac St
L&b Hat Shop
Public
Bernard’s Dry Goods
Washington Street
Mary Aaworth
Ferry Hill Inn
Potomac
Shepherdstown
Archer
Gilbaum
Denier
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