Visitors tour Girl Scouts Camp Frame in West Virginia
Parents and families toured Camp Frame near Hedgesville for the first time this year as the Joces council prepares to break camp Thursday. Sunday visitors watched swimming class and quarters, while a gala barn dance closed the weekend. Tanglewood Unit staged a minstrel show with Pat Hmergon and others, featuring a skit on Negro __, folk dancing, and a watermelon party.
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Girl Scouts
Frame
Hedgesville
W. Va
Joces Council
Girls of the Tanglewood Unit
Pat Hmergon
Laura Shatto
Ann Behinder
Jessie Keefer
Sarah Newcomer
Pet Clarkieton
Clara Faye Hoffman
Sarah Kanaga
Doris Anders
Becky Sixens
Connie Keller
Jane Lockbaum
Third Kershner Son Is Entering Service
The third son of Mrs. Elsie M. Kershner of Mitchell Avenue, Van V. Kershner, will enter the armed forces on July 17 reporting to a navy boat training camp. An outing at Rowe's Park honored him with several relatives and friends in attendance, noting two other sons in service.
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Elsie M. Kershner
Mitchell Avenue
van V. Kershner
Rowe’s Park
Margaret Hichelberger
Harold
Catherine Williams
Wayne
Kershner
Gary
Clifford Cunningham
Agnes Weigand
Dorothy
Raymond DeFlage
Raymond, Jr
Julia Kershner
Albert Vianello
USMC
Dorene Keckler
Roger
Ralph Kershner
Pfe
Clifford Kershner
Italy
Wayne H. Kershner
Navy
Camp Peary
Announce Births in Williamsport and Washington County
Mr and Mrs W Lee Sterling announce the birth of a son at Washington County Hospital on July 10. Mr and Mrs John M Colton of 1114 Oak Hill Avenue report a son born July 3 at the same hospital. Mr and Mrs J Elmer Baker Jr of 212 High Street welcome a son born July 6 at Washington County Hospital.
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W. Lee Sterling
Williamsport
Route 1
Washington County Hospital
John M. Colton
Oak Hill Avenue
Washington County
J. Elmer Baker, Jr
High Street
State Meeting To Be Reported By Veterans Group
Reports from the recent state department convention will be shared tomorrow evening at the Woodmen of the World hall by the Auxiliary to the William D. Byron Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Delegates will discuss the Roosevelt pen given to the VFW, once displayed at the Maryland meeting in Baltimore, and handed to Commander-in-Chief Carl J. Schoeninger as the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 was signed.
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State Department
William D. Byron
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Woodmen of the World Hall
VFW
Roosevelt
Maryland
Baltimore
Veterans’ Organization
Ware House
Carl J. Schoeninger
United States
Camp Sinoquipe Camp Full For All Four Weeks
Washington Area Council reports Camp Sinoquipe above Hancock is fully booked for all four weeks. Week one opened July 1 with 160 capacity. week two, three, and four are full with no signups possible unless cancellations occur. Thirty boys attend all-summer camp under Crunkleton of Hagerstown. activities include hikes to Town Hill Mountain, athletic meets, a water carnival, and games.
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Washington Area Council
Boy Scouts
Sinoquipe
Hancock
Back Crunkleton
Hagerstown
Town Hill Mountain
James Shirey
H Hibert Mikel
Family Picnic At Zion Reformed Church
The Zion Re formed Church and Church School plan a family picnic at Pangborn Park on Wednesday July 12 starting at 4 o'clock. D Lea Staley chairs the committee. Games include softball croquet squoits with prizes. Attendees should bring lunches. ice cream and soft drinks provided. In rain the event moves to the church social rooms.
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Zion Reformed Church
Pangborn Park
D. Lea Staley
Huyetts Homemaker Club Holds August Meeting
The Huyetts Homemaker Club met at Mrs. Margaret Anthony's home with Miss Chloe Anthony as hostess. Ten members led the Collect pledged the flag sang The Star Spangled Banner answered roll call and learned about two almond lead. Mrs. Garland Groh led the English lesson. Mrs. Howard Sword and Mrs. Edison Groh presented a Strawberries skit. A picnic is planned for August 21 at City Park.
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Huyetts Club
Huyetts
Margaret Anthony
Chloe Anthony
Garland Groh
Howard Sword
Edison Groh
Local Stau nton Visitors Stay With Beaver Creek Pair
Mrs John Chaugh and daughter of Staunton Virginia visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Harry E Binning at Beaver Creek. Recent hospital admissions include Mrs Mary K Wade 489 North Potomac Street Howard L Long 742 Spruce Street Betty A Bennett 19 South Potomac Street Mrs Ann A Hill 750 Summit Avenue Rodman Redard. Names from Mercersburg Mabel Hiles Hancock Rachel I Mason Weedysville Chester F Wyand Weedysville and Robert J Stotler Hagerstown Grante Miss Rae West Martinsburg spent the weekend here with relatives.
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John Chaugh
Staunton, Va
Harry E. Binning
Beaver Creek
Washington County Hospital
Mary K. Wade
North Potomac Street
Howard L. Long
Spruce Street
Betty A. Bennett
South Potomaca Street
Ann A. Hill
Summit Avenuue
Rodman Redard
Mercersburg
Mabel Hiles
Hancock
Rachel I. Mason
Weedysville
Chester FE. Wyand
Robert J. Stotler
Hagerstown Grante 1
Return to Quiet Recreation at Baker Hospital
At Newton D. Baker General Hospital a Saturday program has shifted to quiet games and conversation as most patients recover from leg injuries. USC hostesses join Red Cross workers from Martinsburg for the evenings, while some men skip the opera due to lingering memories of Italian music from wartime Italy, preferring the night air and tranquil views of West Virginia.
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Newton D. Baker General Hospital
USC
Martinsburg
Red Cross
Italy
Naples
West Virginia
Frou-Frou Fall Hair Styles Debated At Convention
Clare Luce’s fall hair trend wins at the Republican national convention as dames split on frou-frou, pompadour and fluffy dos. The council backs back-shifting curls to wear new hats, with defense workers promising helmets won’t squash curls. Dawn Marie Amos marked her third birthday with a Washington avenue party, guests listed.
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Baltimore
Clare Luce
Hair Fashion Council
Inman
Dawn Marie Amos
Washington Avenue
Barbara Stump
Candie Lou Weaver
Doris
Norma Shrader
Edile Carbaugh
Donna Jean Limburg
Bobby
Connie Wright
Jean Rockwall
Caralyn
Donald McNamee
Ronald Amos
Mesdames
Audrey Stump
Lucille Weaver
Mae Rocklell
Bertha Ritenour
Zonta Club Guests Mrs Frantz Cabin Picnic
Zonta Club members and guests gathered at Mrs. Nancy Frantz craft cottage near Lappans for a picnic supper. President Miss ath erine Schmidt led a devotional period marking the invasion of France. Attendees included Mrs. Towson who invited the club to a Homewood party on August 14 in Smithsburg.
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Nancy Frantz
Zonta Club
Lappans
Missatherine Schmidt
France
Mary Garrett
Emma Patterson
The
Historical Society
Antietam
Mesdames
Helen Denniston
Cecile Seibert
Andrew Coffman
Alice Wagner
J. Alvey Long
Clara A. Wachter
Courtney Seaman
Althea
Miller Shadrach
Evelyn Luke
Homer Middlekauff
Howard Gardner
G. W. Luther
Bertha M. Negrey
Cecelia Luther
Nancy Ramacciotti
Dotte McGraw
Ruth Edmonds
Katherine Schmidt
Alberta Mobley
Esther Kaplan
Rogsgemary Barbner
Maud Hageman
Clifford Luke
Robert F. Towson
Baby Show at Reservoir Park Draws Families
A Reservoir Park baby show and masquerade parade drew about 39 adults and 60 children, hosted by the Hagerstown Playground Association. Miss Anna Roulette led the program with judges Mrs. Edgar King and Miss Gene Bowman. prizes went to several infants for hair, smiles, and eye color, with next week promising a pet show at 7:00 PM on Monday July 27 at the same park.
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Reservoir Park
Hagerstown Playground Association
Anna Roulette
Sharpsburg
Reservoir Playground
Edgar King
Mont Valla Avenue
Gene Bowman
Johnny Snyder
P. E. Snyder
Johnny French
John French
Mary Agnes Mullin
Clarence Mullin
Joyce Marie Clopper
Robert Clopper
Jimmy Norcross, Jr
Emmitt Norcross
Peggy Jean Stouffer
Harold Shatzer
Gloria Jean Acker
John Acker
Nellie Louise Hardman
Earl Hardman
Alvey Smith, Jr
Cynthia Lou Browning
Joe Acker
Dick Barnhart
Ray Hamble
Surprise Birthday Party for Mr. Suter
Mrs. Harry Suter hosted a Sunday surprise party at their Jefferson Street home honoring Mr. Suter. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Snapp, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Craig, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wiles, Mrs. Gertrude Stouffer, Mrs. Thomas Callahan, Jack Callahan, Poney Snapp, Kenneth Wiles Jr., and Larry Craig.
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Harry Suter
Suter
Jefferson Street
Boyd Snapp
Melvin Craig
Kenneth Wiles
Gertrude Stouffer
Thomas Callahan
Jack Callahan
Poney Snapp
Kenneth Wiles, Jr
Larry Craig
Exaggerated Shoulders Mark Fall Couture Trends
New York designers unveil fall collections featuring exaggerated shoulders and broad tunics to camouflage hips and create bold silhouettes. Adele Simpson debuts the Minaret tunic with oriental flair, while Omar Kiam for Ben Reig showcases the skirt jabot and a red black tweed suit with a capelet. Nettie Rosenstein highlights long tunic jackets over dresses, with favored Baba Rhum color and innovative lapel styles. Long evening gowns emphasize a mood of formal elegance for fall.
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New York
Adele Simpson
Omar Kiam
House of Ben Reig
Nettie Rosenstein
4 H Clubs Offered Farm Safety Awards
Washington county 4 H club members can earn awards for farm safety projects. Miss Ardath Martin announced. National Farm Safety Week proclaimed by President Roosevelt. University of Maryland extension service runs the contest with four $25 War Bonds prizes. Information at local extension offices.
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Washington County
Ardath Martin
Roosevelt
University of Maryland Extension Service
Extension Service
Summit Avenue
Maryland
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Edward Eeksvoort
New York City
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Betty Beckley
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Jo Ann
Martha Jane
Uniontown, Pa
J. D. Hicks
Potomac Avenue
Lynn Bartle
Brown Avenue
Camp Nawakwa
Biglerville
J. Calvin Mowen
Aletta Mae Sprecher
Louise Arnett
Pat Patterson
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Barbara Ward
Mary Edelman
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Mary Dansberger
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East Orange
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Carroll Henson
Cpl. Henson
William D. Rice, Jr
Naval Training Station
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Jack R. Socks
Camp Blanding, Fla
Fred BR
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Foundry Street
John Johnston
Mangansville
Donald Higenbrode
Maurice Eugene
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Harry C. Bowie
Major Bowie
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Clyde Jones
Virginia Beach
Jones
T. Edward Austin
Craddock High School
Portsmouth
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Duke University
Durham
Austin Coulter
Connie and
Donald
Boonsboro
Hill Top Cabins
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Pfc. F. Weller
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Taylor's Landing
William C. Weller
U. S. Navy
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Glick’s
Kreider & Ephrata Shoes
Glick’s Shoe
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Sisaltex
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Waifair
WAITE
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Iebel
Hoffman’s
Helene Curtis
Zotos Lustron
Anthony’s Beauty Salon
Zenith Radio Corporation
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DR. C. A. Brown
Cotometeiss
Good Housekeeping
U S. Department of Agriculture
Good Housekeeping Magazine
the Homemakers’ Bureau of Standards
Good Housekeeps Institute
Eighth Avene
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