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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1944

Page

7

Mary Young Has Installation at Mary Young He bekah Lodge

Mrs Carrie Murray was installed as noble grand of Mary Young He bekah Lodge at ceremonies Friday night in the I O O F hall. Past noble grand is Mrs Iva Lindsay. Other officers include Mrs Rama Niemyer and Mrs Pearl Lowman as supports warden Mrs Laura Snyder flag bearer Mrs Eva Kessel ying conductor Mrs Nora Ross chaplain Mrs Sarah Beyard guards Mrs Mary Alters and Alice Cramer vice grand Mrs Emmia Lingsyrigma. Committee chairs Social Data Baughman auditing Laura Snyder sick Lulu Ellis delinquent Nettle Hartle robe Mary Seibert dish Hattie Gossard music Edith Derman. The lodge plans a picnic later this month.

Carrie Murray Mary Young Hebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall Iva Lindsay Noble Grand Rama Niemyer Pearl Lowman Laura Snyder Eva Kesselying Nora Ross Sarah Beyard Mary Alters Alice Cramer Emmia Lingsyrigma Hart Marie Holden Data Baughman Lulu Ellis Nettle Hartle Mary Seibert Hattie Gossard Edith Derman

Choristers to Sing at City Park Concert

The united choristers of Hagerstown join the Hagerstown Municipal Band for the second annual City Park concert on Sunday evening. They perform three selections in the second half, backed by the band after a dress rehearsal. Dr Buys leads the first part with Sousa tunes and a Rio Rita medley.

United Choristers Hagerstown

Marital Union of Moore and LeForce Post Pacific Service

Chief Harold Fred erick Moore of Hancock married Martha Estelle LeForce of Farmville Virginia. The ceremony occurred June 21 at the home of the bride’s relatives G J Cox. They visited Moore’s parents June 26 before departing July 3 for Oakland California for reassignment.

Verry Uncer Harold Frederick Moore Hamilton Moore Hancock Pacific Area Martha Estelle LeForce James P. LeForce Farmville G. J. Cox O. W. May St John’s Memorial Episcopal Church Oakland Cal

Local Post Finds Readjusted Families and Departures

Numerous residents and relatives are listed as returning home or visiting, with moves announced for George Barber family, Miss Ruth Teall, and others. Ad hoc notes include military personnel furloughs and hospital admissions, plus a marriage license for Clarence Mills and Ray Rudolph.

Local Youth Crashes Into Hollywood Film Scene

James Hesen, a 20 year old former Hagerstown resident, has landed a bit part in the Monogram musical comedy A Wave, a War and a Marine backed by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. His path began after meeting Rudy Vallee via a Hollywood parking lot job, leading to introductions to a producer and agents. He now lives in Hollywood with his mother, classified as 4-F, while his brother Joseph serves in the navy. James aims to join the Dead End Kids and has prior work directing amateur shows at USC and in California night clubs.

Hollywood James Hesen Monogram Bud Abbott Lou Costello Vincent A. Hesen Hager Street Rudy Vallee Hesen Vallee Finaily James California USC Long Beach Cal Players’ Guild Joseph Navy Hagerstown St. Mary's School South Potomac

WAC Detachment Stationed At Baker General Hospital

Captain Juanita V. Webber leads a Women’s Army Corps detachment at Newton D. Baker General Hospital. The unit includes First Sergeant Edna Maynard and several privates from multiple states. Webber’s career spans Fort Des Moines training, convoy operations, and command posts, with a Texas PE degree and education work prior to service.

Women’s Army Corps Newton D. Baker General Hospital Juanita V. Webber Oklahoma City Oklahoma Edna I. Maynard Williamson W. Va Norma J. Vadetancoeur Manissitee Michigan Virginia L. Augil Belington Gertrude H. Brascher Linbrook Long Island Gladys L. Kirby Columbus

Dinner Party Honors Mrs. Edward Wood in Patterson Hotel

Miss Frances Bergar and Miss Patricia McGuire hosted a Thursday dinner at Hotel Patterson in honor of Mrs. Edward Wood formerly Miss Norma Wiebel. Green and white colors sparked the event with miniature favors. A surprise miscellaneous shower followed at Miss McGuire’s home with guests Mrs. R. Ferfer, Mrs. F. Carleton Helm, Miss Nancy Ramacciotti, and Mrs. Patrick McGuire in attendance.

Frances Bergar Patricia McGuire Hotel Patterson Edward Wood Norma Wiebel Miss McGuire R. Burfer F. Carleton Helm Nancy Ramacciotti Patrick McGuire

Senator Ball Resting After Hernia Operation

Senator Joseph H. Ball of Minnesota is reported resting well at Miller Hospital in Saint Paul after undergoing a hernia operation. The July report notes no complications and recovery progress.

St, Paul, Minn Joseph H. Ball R-Minn Miler Hospital

Fresh Air coupon inquiry sparks child age and sex questions

A reader from the Herald-Mail’s Fresh Air column asks about a coupon name and preferred age and sex for children in a program. The inquiry notes unclear wording and requests guidance on acceptable details for participation.

Herald-Mail

A Week of Local War-Time Oddities in Hagerstown

A diary style wrap recounts daily quirks from Washington County as soldiers stationed nearby reflect on postwar life, recounting humorous incidents from USO hostesses gifting china pigs to a future home seeker, aerials over Long Meadows Farm, a home sale rumor, a porch bee tale, sailors in diners, barroom fashion clashes, a porch thread bee nursery, morning ice cream for breakfast, and a benevolent storage drive for Camp and Hospital Committee with space constraints.

Washington County Hagerstown USO J. Forney Young, Jr Long Meadows Farm Sunset Avenue

Births Cross Washington County Hospital July seventh

Mr and Mrs Kenneth L Harp Smithsburg announce the birth of a daughter at Washington County Hospital July 7 Mr and Mrs Charles F Hafer 62 West Side Avenue are parents of a son born at the Washington Mr and Mrs Harry F Holmes 4194 Guilford Avenue are receiving congratulations on the birth of Sat and Mrs Wayne R Crankleton 55 Wayside Avenue are parents of a daughter born at Washington County Hospital July 7 The father is now serving in France.

Kenneth L. Harp Smithsburg Washington County Hospital Charles F. Hafer West Side Avenue Harry F. Holmes Guilford Avenue Wayne R. Crankleton Wayside Avenue France

St Pauls Methodist Service Prelude and Evening Theme

James McLain will perform a prelude meditation by Dubois at morning service under Rev. Harry C. Marsh who will preach The Spring by the Side of the Road. The choir sings Soldiers of Christ Arise by Thompson. Evening topic Some Things a Christian Should Know. England's Bill of Rights enacted in 1689.

T. Paul's James McLain Dubois St. Paul's Methodist Church Harry C. Marsh Thompson

Increased Registration at City Playgrounds Reported

Registration at ten city playgrounds shows a rise of 248 since opening on July 5, totaling 905. Potomac leads with 239 registrants, followed by Winter Street 132 City Park 113 Kemp's Park 118 Harrystown 103 Wheaton Park 193 Broad s War 74 Reservoir Park 72 Woodland Way 39 and Pangborn Park 37. Age spread includes 148 aged 3 to 6 368 aged 7 to 11 389 aged 12 to 16 and 39 over 16.

Russell L. Kepler Ee Potomac Winter Street City Park Kemp's Park Harrystown Wheaton Park Broads War Reservoir Park Woodland Way Pangborn Park Esgies Pangborn Reservoir Parks Harrystown Park L. Masters

State conference attendees named for Maryland event

Miss Ardath Martin and Miss Ann Webb will join the state conference of home demonstration agents and extension service specialists at the University of Maryland on July 11 and 12. Martin joins the State Clothing Committee, Webb serves on the 4-H Club Committee, with further groups planned to cover home furnishing, home management, food and nutrition, and homemaker and 4-H program planning for Maryland in 1945. Venla M. Kellar will preside as assistant director of the extension service.

Ardath Martin Ann Webb University of Maryland Miss Martin Miss Webb Maryland Venla M. Kellar

Eisenhower and War Leaders in New Books at Library

Washington County Free Library shelves a varied set of new books including Eisenhower Man and Soldier by Francis Trevelan Miller and Miracle of America by Andre Maurois. Also featured are Pacific World edited by Fairchild Osborn, The Searching Wind by Lillian Hellman, Entertaining Is Fun by Dorothy Draper, Guide to The Bedevilled by Ben Hecht, An Outline History of the Church by Joseph McSorley, Rental Collection Land to Have Chosen by Ellen Berlin, and Mr. Angel Comes Home by Charles G. Booth detailing biographies, history, humor, and mystery adventures.

Washington County Free Library Eisenhower Francis Trevelan Miller Eisenhowers D-Day America Andre, Maurois Pearl Harbor United States Pacific World Fairchild Osborn Pacific Pooi Lillian Hellman Ben Hecht Joseph McSorley St. Peter Pope Pious RU Ellen Berlin Ino Irving Berlin Lisa Blessing Anne Brooke Southampton Lisa Franz Anne Securitep Onde Mr. Angel Charles G. Booth Emmaline Quincy Havana Ann Wingate Johnny Angel

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