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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1944

Page

3

Martha Schnebly to return to army uniform this month

Martha E Schnebly the first Hagerstown girl to enlist in the Women's Army Corps after honorably discharging from WAAC is set to rejoin the service this month. The Towson State Teachers College graduate and former WAAC member will train in educational rehabilitation for the medical department. She previously served as an elementary school teacher, a test administrator for Fairchild Aircraft, and led Xi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi while active in USO work.

Hagerstown Women’s Army Corps WAAC Martha E. Schnebly Walter J. Schnebly North Avenue Schnebly Army Baltimore Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Third Service Command Daggerstown Towson State Teachers College Qarisbad N. M WAC Women's Corps Fairchild Aircraft Division

Summer Bible School at Maugansville to Close

The Summer Bible School at Maugansville School will close on Wednesday. A program is planned in the school auditorium that evening at the hour and the public is invited to attend.

Maugansville

Miss Peggy Marsh hosts guests in Fredericksburg area

Local personals list many visits and furloughs from service members and students. Miss Peggy Lou Marsh hosts Lenora Williams of Romney and Evelyn Burkholder returns home while others, including Cpl Leo Clem and Sgt Ada Grove, spend leave with families. Admission notices and marriage licenses noted for area residents.

Peggy Lou Marsh Mary Washington College Fredericksburg North Potomac Street Lenora Williams Romney W. Va University of Colorado

Couple Married Here Saturday In Quiet Church Ceremony

Miss Lillian M. Wolffsen and Mr. Robert W. Sprankle were married Saturday at 9 p.m. in the parsonage of St. Paul's Evangelical church. Rev. Walter J. Dice officiated. Attendees were the couple's parents and a few friends. A small reception followed at the bride’s parents home. The Sprankles, both of this city, are employed by Merchants Wholesale Grocery Company.

Lillian M. Wolffsen Henry C. Wolffsen Robert W. Sprankle Harry W. Sprankle Walter J. Dice St. Paul's Evangelical Church Mrs. Sprankle Merchants Wholesale Grocery Company

Two Pet Shows Held At Playgrounds Monday

Pet shows were held Monday evening at Pangborn Park and Reservoir Park playgrounds. Judges at Pangborn Park included Mrs. Maja Zimmerman and Mrs. J. W. Miller, with Miss Georgialyn Huddle assisting. Ribbons went to owners Paul Farney, Marie Zimmerman, Betty and Patsy Grams, Diane Wagner, David McGaha, Donald Wakenight, Richard and Thomas Anthony. On Thursday a baby show and masquerade parade are planned at Pangborn Park. Reservoir Park judges were Mrs. Ethel Snyder, George Devall, and H. C. Kuhn. ribbons awarded to Annabelle Duvall, Bill King, Norma Jean and Ronald French, Paul Blair, Beverly Thomas, Ronnie Ayers, Bessie Fortunato, Wanda King, Donald Pence, Albert Gross, Lawrence Hamill, Marian Keller, BIT Shoemaker, Mrez Viola Weddle, Betty Wolfensberger, Hubert Shank, and Maudie Norcross.

Pangborn Park Reservoir Park Maja Zimmerman J. W. Miller Georgialyn Huddle Paul Fahrney Marie Zimmerman Betty Patsy Grams Diane Wagner David McGaha Donald Wakenight Richard Thomas Anthony Ethel Snyder George Devall H. C. Kuhn Annabelle Duvall Bill King Norma Jean Ronald French Paul Blair Beverly Thomas Ronnie Ayers Bessie Fortunato Wanda King Donald Pence Albert Gross Lawrence Hamill Marian Keller Bit Shoemaker Mréz Viola Weddle Betty Wolfensberger Hubert Shank Maudie Norcross

Birthday Party for Karl Schneidner at Pool

A birthday party was held at the swimming pool for Karl Schneidner’s 12th birthday. Refreshments were served to Mr and Mrs Arthur Schneider Mr and Mrs Ensminger Mrs Sarah Martin Mrs George Harr Helen Jacobs Brenda Dyer Gotlieb Schneider Paul Kline Paul Wiles Jack Babb Jim Ensminger and Joe Ensminger. Meeting Tomorrow Nomads of Avindaka to hold a special business meeting at the Knights of Pythias hall on Wednesday July 19 at 7 30 p.m. All former members requested to be present and business of importance will be transacted.

Karl Schneider Arthur Schneider Ensminger Sarah Martin George Harr Brenda Dyer Gotlieb Schneider Paul Kline Paul Wiles Jack Babb Jim Ensminger Joe Ensminger Nomads of Avindaka Knights of Pythias

Pretty Pinafore Pattern Ad Promises Sunbathed Style

Trade ad from Haegerstown Daily News invites readers to order Pattern No 34 in size 36 requiring 414 yards of fabric A5 inch. Include name address and style number with postal zone. Limited summer Fashion Book features 3 color styles. Sending 160 for pattern plus 2c for mailing.

Mmer Hagerstown Wat W. 19Th St New York N.Y

Crowded July at local hospital births becomes daily scene

July brings a surge of births at the hospital with beds in the main hall and makeshift spaces filling as mothers wait for privacy. Nurses note that despite crowded halls, mothers are grateful the hospital accepts them and many stay up to ten days under an established patient contract.

Jove

Playground To Have Program On Thursday

The South Potomac playground plans a Pet Show and related events on Thursday July 20 at 7:30 PM following a Baby Show and Masquerade Friday evening. Miss Burtner directed the program with judges Mrs Maura May Chambers and Mrs Claire May Moore. awards were given for baby, hair, smiles, costumes, and other categories to a large audience. All parents and friends are invited to attend.

South Potomac Playground Miss Burtner Maura May Chambers Claire May Moore Roy Lee Rafter Charles William Mongan Peggy Ann Weaver Beverly Ann Lincoln Roger Lee Rafter Carolyn Mae Keller Judy Lane Joe Pauletta Butts Richard Poffenberger Doris Weaver Ruth Watling Lorraine Walling Odell Carter Patsy Anne Vaughn Marcia Ann Keller Dorothy Smith Charles Houck Joan Chambers

Dear Betty Brainerd Advice and Birth Announcements

Readers seek guidance on teenage marriage and engagement while multiple birth notices announce newborns at Washington County Hospital. Letters discuss finishing school, engagement to a 31 year old, and letter etiquette for suitors. Announced births include Miller, Kline, Cline, Harman, and Wentz families with dates in July.

Ernest DB. Miller Bellvue Avenue Washington County Hospital Thomas Kline Smithsburg Kenneth F. Cline Williamsport Donald P. Harman South Mulberry Street Wayne L. Wentz Pangborn Boulevard

Miss Lacar Myers Weds Dr. Hubert E Slocum in Oxford

Miss Lacar Myers of Oxford wed Dr. Hubert E Slocum of this city on Saturday July 15 at Plimhimmon the bride wore ivory peau de soie with a short train and veil The Rev Charlton B Strayer officiated The couple will reside here after a brief trip to New York The bride is daughter of Mrs William H Myers and the late Mr Myers and taught at Woodland Way Junior High School The groom is son of Mrs Earl Clark Slocum and the late Mr Slocum and is a graduate of Jackson College and the Northern Illinois College of Optometry

Lacar Myers Oxford Hubert E. Slocum William H. Myers, Jr Emerson Slocum Cambridge Sarah Adkins William H. Myers Myers Western Maryland College Woodland Way Earl Clark Slocum Slocum Jackson College Mich Northern Hinois College of Optometry

Bible School Closes At Halfway On Friday

At Friendship Union church half of Friday evening program closed Bible school with eight students earning perfect attendance: Patricia Cianelli, Wayne Grossnickle, Darlene Hes song, Don Hessong, Betty Jane Higgins, Eva May Higgins, Betty Huff, Janet Lowery. Francis Miner won a proficiency award in Bible study. Assistants included Margaret Lowery, H C Weigel, E O Higgins, Sylvia Short, Beverly Grimes, and Rev G W Kerstetter. The next service will feature the Zign Baptist church choir singing Negro spirituals.

Friendship Union Church Halfiway Patricia Cianelli Wayne Grossnickle Darlene Hessong Don Hessong Betty Jane Higgins Eva May Higgins Betty Huff Janet Lowery Francis Miner Margaret Lowery H. C. Weigel E. O. Higgins Sylvia

Missionary Society Meets At Sharpsburg

The Ladies Missionary Sode of the Church of God at Sharps met at Mrs Hons Ebersole home with Miss Eileen Wner assisting. Ard Lohman elected delegate to a Christian Endeavor convention. August 14 set for next meeting at Mrs Henry Hutsons.

Sode Church of God At Sharps Hons Ebersole Eileen W Ner Ard. Lohman Christian Endeavor Reni William A. Herpich Mesdar Clinton Churchey Samuel Loh Edith Shumaker T. S. Chur Rena Shumaker John Holmes Churchey William Mbersole Tucker John Mose Frank Hat Josephine Jackson Henry Hut Edna Benner Helen Brasheare Jen Shumaker Anya Mason Ethel Herr How. Ebersole Alice Wyand Ardella Lohn Mabel Holmes Aden Shuma Pearl Benner Ruth Dors Daur Kenny Herr Wen Benner Sonny Mason

Camp Meeting at Rhodes Grove Near Greencastle

The annual camp meeting runs July 19 to August 1 at Rhodes Grove Camp Grounds north of Greencastle with Evangelist Rev C A Elmore preaching each evening. Otterbein A B School at Locust and Antietam opens July 23. G LeTourneau to speak July 23 at 10:30 am and at Rhodes Grove Camp on July 23 at 2:30 pm.

Rhodes Grove Ca Greencastle C. A. Elmore Otterbein A. B. Sur Antietam Locust Welock G. LeTourneau Rhodes Grove

Meeting Notice for Past Grand Rebekah Group

A covered dish supper starts at 6 30 p.m. followed by the regular meeting of the Mary Young Rebekah on Thursday July 20. The gathering will be at the I.O.O.F. hall at 3 o'clock and members should bring a small article for the table.

Mary Young Rebekah C.F

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