USO Activities Showcased At Hauserstown Center Display
Photographs in Hays store window illustrate USO Center events at the YMCA in Hampers town. Images depict weekly orchestra dances Sunday open houses informal record dances and eighth day breakfasts plus the July 4th Pangborn Park picnic. The center offers private lodging meals showers and sports equipment for service personnel on leave.
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USO
Hagerstown
Hays
Kelly
Pangborn Park
USC
Williamsport Picnic At Community Park Highlights
A Williamsport picnic in the Community Park featured games and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. Mary Stevens Mrs. Anna Lizer Mrs. David Hawhecker and Brandson Woodroe Camden N J Mrs. Anna Lowman and children Ruth Susan and Fred Mrs. Harry Ryan Jr and son Jack Miss Shirley Hackenberry Gettysburg Pa and Billy Myers.
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Williamsport
Mary Stevens
Anna Lizer
David Hawhecker
Brandson
Woodroe
Camden
N. J
Anna Lowman
Ruth
Susan
Fred
Harry Ryan, Jr
Jack
Shirley Hackenberry
Gettysburg
Billy Myers
Announce Births In Pryt. and Stoner Family Leads
Pryt and Mrs Warren O Stoner announce a son born July 12 at their home 20 Summit Avenue. Mr and Mrs W Glenn Nichols announce a daughter born July 12 at a Winchester Virginia hospital. Mr and Mrs Chester A Price announce a daughter born July 14 at Washington County Hospital Hagerstown route 5. Mr and Mrs Paul T Wise announce a daughter born July 14 at Washington County Hospital Hagerstown route 5. Mr and Mrs Ralph B Bussard receive congratulations on a daughter born at Washington County Hospital.
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Warren O. Stoner
Summit Avenue
W. Glenn Nichols
Winchester
Chester A. Price
Hagerstown
Washington County Hospital
Ralph B. Bussard
Langale Street
Local Personal Notices and Army Air Forces Departures
Military and civilian notices detail furloughs and visits for servicemen and relatives, including Technical Sgt. Gail Cahill arriving from Asia for a family furlough, and several residents traveling to New York City Eagle Lake Maine and Chicago for vacations, visits, and convention attendance. Additional entries note hospital admissions, leave plans, and guests at local households, with relatives from Philadelphia Hancock and Easton cited among visitors and travelers.
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Gail &. Cahill
China
India
Army Air Forces
Leo 4. Cahill
Stafford Hall
Wedding To Be Sunday Evening
Miss Mertha Evelyn Kregelo will wed Robert Cavanaugh Sunday at 6 o'clock in St. Mark's Lutheran church. Rev. Roy L. Sloop to perform the ceremony with Helen Beatley at the organ and Mary Low Potterfield singing. Mrs. Paul Kregele Jr is matron of honor and Homer Cavanaugh Jr is best man, followed by a reception at the bride’s home.
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Mertha Evelyn Kregelo
Paul M Kregelo
North Mulberry Street
Robert Cavanaugh
Homer Cavanaugh
Mr. Cavanaugh
Hamilton Boulevard
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Roy L. Sloop
Helen Beachley
Mary Low Potterfield
Paul Kregele, Jr
Homer Cavanaugh, Jr
Museum Summer Show Offers Relaxation and Humor
The County Museum presents a relaxing summer exhibit with the permanent collection newly cleaned and framed. The Glover Collection in the sculpture court complements the growing art consciousness in Hagerstown. William H. Singer Jr’s chalk drawings honor his memory. July’s featured display, Artists Think They’re Funny, showcases 46 works by 12 Fairchild Aircraft artist engineers, blending ludicrous moments with serious craft. New additions include a lugubrious bride portrait with tearful eyes and an eerie blinking head. The museum hours are 1 to 6 Sunday and 10 to 5 weekdays, closed Mondays, with plans for evening hours and lectures next week.
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Art
Ton County Museum
Glover
Hagerstown
William H. Singer, Jr
Norway
Fairchild
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Area Couples
Records show multiple marriage licenses issued for couples from Waynesboro Cham bersburg Hagerstown and surrounding towns including Lloyd Aidrlee and Joan Burdette Martha Krerlo Robert Cavanaugh and Lillian Wolffsen Warne McAllister Martha Fost Ira Bowers Glaiys Lowery Horace Mullendore and Louise Swain. The list includes ages and hometowns for each party.
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Lloyd L. Aidrlee
Waynesboro
Joan Burdette
Chambersburg
Robert M. Cavanaugh
Martha E. Krerlo
Hagerstown
Robert W. Sprankle
Lillian M. Wolffsen
Nagerstown
Warne N. McAllister
Tflazerstown
Martha N. Fost
Smithebore
Ira F. Bowers
Navy Mothers Picnic At Hager Park To Entertain Families
Navy Mothers Chib will hold a basket picnic for families on Tuesday July 48 at Hager Park. Supper will be served at o'clock followed by games. Members are asked to bring prizes for the games.
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NAVY
Chib
Hager Park
Mrs Womach and Miss Shank Reunite After Florida Georgia Trip
Mrs. Robert Womach and Miss Phyllis Shank have reunited after two weeks vacationing in Jacksonville Florida and St Simons Islands Georgia visiting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Conley AM1c stationed at Naval Air Station St Simons. Mrs. R A Magaha and daughter Connie Ja returned to this city after time with sister Mrs. C R Kershner in Charles Town West Virginia.
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Robert Womach
Phyllis Shank
Jacksonville
Fla
St. Simon's Islands
Robert Conley
Naval Air Station, St. Simons
R. A. Magaha
Connie Ja
C. R Kershner
Charles Town
W. Va
Week in review scene from Newton Baker Hospital events
A Sunday Duke Ellington appearance delighted veterans at Newton Baker Hospital as he moved through wards playing informally. Tuesday reports note a Wilmington ballplayer seeking return to action after a thumb injury and German prisoners in Hancock orchards. Wednesday recalls long Red Cross ambulance shifts and a brisk barbecuing party. Thursday follows brothers Ted and Kenneth Burgan at Lowry Field training. Friday covers army clothing purchases and volunteers salvaging wood for Martinsburg hospital rehab projects.
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Newton Baker Hospital
Duke Ellington
Wilmington
Ito
Hancock
Two-Tone Black and White Swimsuit Featured at Steel Pier Preview
Penny Sirts, Miss Television of 1944, models a two piece black and white swimsuit at Atlantic City Steel Pier. The suit shows a black back with a white front and a gray boat motif on the trunks, highlighting the season’s bathing styles.
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Penny Sirts
Atlantic City
Steel Pier
Social round at Walnut Point keeps kinfolk close
Walnut Point on July 14 hosted a family gathering as Elzie and Donna Farrow with children Fatsy Jenie and Jackie welcomed guests including Arthur Burgan and Carolyn Arthur Jr, Nellie Marie Hawbaker with John Farrow, and Mrs Bertha Sprecher with Barbara and Junior visiting from Philadelphia. Other locals like the Burgans and Durgans hosted or visited, with updates on Lewis Miller’s health as he recovers from a long illness.
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Walnut Point
Elzie Farrow
Fatsy
Jenie
Jackie
Arthur Burgan
Carolyn
Arthur, Jr
Nellie Marie Hawbaker
John Farrow
Carl Farrow
Dry Run
John Leatherman
Barbara
Junior
Philadelphia
Bertha Sprecher
M. L. Burgan
Everett Durgan
Roger Burgan
Earl Shank
Nellie Draper
Roger , Burgan
Carol Riehenberger
Cedar Lawn
John Burgan
Robert
Richard
William
Leonard
Mary Jane
Llagerstown
Lewis Miller
Herry Mowen
Joan
Daniel Mowen
Maugansville
J. W. Huffman
Clearspring
Wm. Boward
Camp Meal Cooked And Served Outdoors At Camp Frame
Fifteen Girl Scouts at Camp Frame earned their outdoor cooking badge by preparing and serving taglariai to 53 campers and counselors. The meal was cooked and eaten outdoors on the ground, followed by a softball game and evening lodge gathering for singing and charades. Also noted, Mrs Violet Manokos received Red Cross motor corps sergeant training in Baltimore and remains active in church and women’s groups locally. The Angle reunion is set for Sunday July 3 at City Park South Pavilion. all clan members are urged to attend and notify a committee member.
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Camp Frame
Gamp
Violet Manokos
WH. Manokos
Keineczer A. M. BK
Red Cross Motor Corps
Baltimore City
Red Cross
Manekoo
Baltimore
Prhe Adi Issionary Society
Order of Eastern Star
Storm developing near Bahamas may become dangerous
The Miami Weather Bureau reports a tropical pressure wave 250 to 300 miles east of the Bahamas is developing and may become a dangerous storm. Wash grapes when ready to serve and store carefully to prevent bruising.
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Miami
Fla
United States Weather Bureau
2 Sau
Bahamas
Buttonfront Shirtwaist Pattern Ad From Fashion Book
A vintage pattern offer describes a No. 2745 shirtwaister in size 86 with 4 yard fabric, includes sewing guide, asks for name, address and pattern number, plus postage details. Mentions visitors Edith Burgan and Mr and Mrs Burgan in Hagerstown.
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Weil
Hagerstown Tiily Mall
New York
Dith
Hagerstown
R. EB. Burgan
Missionary Group Meeting at Braddock Church
A brief meeting of the Triangle Missionary group of the First Christian Church was held after a track ride to Braddock Heights. Miss Ardesia Me Kee presided with attendees including Delores Davis Louise Bow vird Rosdtie Boward and many others plus Beaver Creek Christian Young People led by Ray Ride nour and others.
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Me ‘Triangle
First Christian Church
Braddock Heights
Ardesia Me‘Kee
Delores Davis
Louise Bowvird
Rosdtie Boward
Mary Rides Pater Kreech
Cathy Stottia
Norman Worst, Jr
Robert Sweigert
Deravhy Bowers
Hazel
Lilian Black
Ardella McKee
Mary G H
Jeanetta Garrish
Richand Snavely
Victor Bowers
Edwin Weller
Elston Newcomer
Frank Mikee
Peggy Lease
Gloria Eaton
Sarah Miller
Robert Harris
Reese Davis
Walter Cieland
Irs
L. M. Wonke
Win
M. Norment
Charles M. Lamm
Beaver Creek
Ray Ridenour
Robert Shoop
Anna Lee Funk
Nellie Doyle
Helen Martz
Manine Kershner
Catherine
Joanne Reese
Former Statesman Joseph Bristow Dies at 83
Former United States senator and Bristow Kansas native Joseph L. Bristow, co author of the 17th Amendment, died of a heart attack at his country estate near Bristow today at age 83. A former Kansas newspaper owner and editor, he served as Fourth Assistant Postmaster General from 1897 to 1905. Salt added to dried fruits during cooking enhances their sweetness.
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Formerates
Joseph Litetle Bristow
Kansas
Were
Bristow
WE WOMEN by BETTY BRAINERD
A reader letter from two 17 year old girls asks about marrying two older sailors after six weeks. Betty Brainerd counsels involving families, a six month engagement, and慎 caution about background, warning that war marriages with strangers are risky and urging parental guidance.
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Betty Brainerd
Trailors
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