Mrs Rider Party Honors Mrs James Rider in Williamsport Shower
A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs James Rider prior to her marriage to James Rider. The event at Greenmount Avenue hosted by Mr and Mrs Russell Hennesy featured pink and blue umbrella decor and numerous gifts. Attendees included many relatives and friends of the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rider
Shirley Senger
Williamsport
Russell Hennesy
Greenmount Avenue
Rider
Hennesy
Jack Rider
Jeanne Morgan
Roy Rider
Clinton Rhodes
Vada Hennesy
Florence Hennesy
Bugsy Uarsh
Reba Fazenbaker
Jim Musser
Roberta Musser
Betty Rowe
Charles Myers
Sue Hose
Larue Byers
Lindy Stenger
Russell
Grange Meeting Set at Lestersburg Home
The Lestersburg Grange will meet this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Lester Tathelm State Line Pa The program features judging of cookies house dresses square dance dresses and aprons with a literary program including tunes and fellowship warnings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lestersburg
Lester Tathelm
State Line
Floor Care Clues For Waxed Floors Maintenance
A reader asks how to diagnose dull waxy floors and suggests checking rinsing sufficiency dirt buildup wax composition and moisture levels to pinpoint the cause and improve shine.
Courthouse Emloyes Dine Then Board County Boat Ride
About forty courthouse employees and guests enjoyed a boat ride on County Commissioner Joseph M. Hoffman’s vessel after a dinner at the Potomac Fish and Game Club near Williamsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Joseph M. Hoffman
Potomac Fish and Game Club
Williamsport
Marriage in Frederick celebrates Babington Charles wedding
Miss Gladys B Babington daughter of Mr and Mrs I F Babington Rohrersville and Mr Jack M Charles son of Mr and Mrs J C Charles Boonsboro wed in a double wing ceremony at the Evangelical Lutheran Church Frederick on Tuesday July 10 The couple left for a wedding trip to Ocean City Maryland and now reside in a new Colonial Park home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Frederick
Gladys B. Babington
IF. B. Babington
Rohrersville
Jack M. Charles
J. C. Charles
Boonsboro
W. V.garrett
Ocean City
Maryland
Charles
Boonsboro High School
Pangborn Corporation
Armed Services
Colonial Park
Charles Melvin Keller
Doris Elizabeth Morgan
Pauline Derr Morgan
Charles Melvin Keler
Charles M. Keller
W. A. Herpich
First Church of God
Hospital Rebates List from Washington County Hospital Incomplete
Discharged patients yesterday from Washington County Hospital include John Clopper Smithsburg Route Two James M Thompson 1137 Fairview Road Julius Frisch 752 Northern Avenue Rosie G Baker 119 North Cannon Avenue Mrs Harry N Kline 35 Randolph Avenue Peggy Ann Banzhoff Williamsport Cleo T Martin Smithsburg Mrs Charles Strumbaugh Williamsport Mrs Mary A Westhafter 1235 High Street Donna L Guiliani 128 West Howard Street Mrs Willian M Allenberg Smithsburg Mrs Clifford W Statler and infant son 46 Mitchell Avenue Amos H Risser Yagerstown Route Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Hospital
John Clopper
Smithsburg
James M. Thompson
Fairview Road
Julius Frisch
Northern Avenue
Rosie G. Baker
North Cannon Avenue
Harry N. Kline
Randolph Avenue
Peggy Ann Banzhoff
Williamsport
Cleo T. Martin
Charles Strumbaugh
Mary A. Westhafer
High Street
Donna L.guiliani
West Howard Street
Willian M. Allenberg
Smithsiborg
Clifford W. Statler
Mitchell Avenue
Amos H. Risser
Yagerstown
Newlywed Shower Honoring Rev and Mrs Aurand at Sharpsburg Lutheran
The Ladies Bible Class hosted a kitchen shower July 17 for newlyweds Rev John M. Aurand and wife, returned from their New England wedding trip. Refreshments, gifts of canned goods and kitchen items, and a corsage marked the festive evening attended by many congregation members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Bible
Sharpsburg Lutheran Church
John M. Aurand
New England States
Mary Paget Shealy
Mesdames Mahel
Mary Ann Chapman
Ladies Bible Class
Charles G. ‘Aurand
Wheeling
W. Va
Aurand
Clifton Sigith
Charles G. Aurand
Mesdames Flossie Weaver
Carey Hetzel
Emma Poffenberger
Charles Swain
Mary E. Mose
H. D. Chapman
Hubert P. ‘Stine
M. T. Delauney
E. P. Earley
Mary Ann
Mabel
Clara E. ‘Chapman
Lillian Thorns
Alta Cordle
Carey Peston
Acgie Mose
Lillian
Alta Mae Peyton
Edna Highberger
Clifton Smith
R. T. Howard
Bertha Poffenberger
Irene Broam
Doris Ann Marshall
Mary Paget Sheals
W. H. Shealy
Clinton R, Cox
Sunday Trek to Bear Mountain Park
The Sunday Trek To Bear Mountain Park club will hike to Bear Mountain Park in Pennsylvania after gathering at the YMCA. Participants may choose trail length, will drive 78 miles to the mountain foot, and should bring meals. reservations contact Paul or Ira Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Mountain Park
YMCA
M. Be
Sre
Maryland
Local residents and travelers return from vacations
Paveanals Mrs Ralph Koons and others return from visits to Kansas and Maine plans a July August stay. Families including Wroth Jamison King Yates Brown Harp travel destinations Niagara Falls Ocean City Wildwood Pemaquid Point. Kershner returns to Sampson Air Base after 15 days with parents. Bennett and Weil families host and visit in Virginia Pa. Major Kensing er heads to Kirtland Field New Mexico. Stotler relatives visit Hershey and New Jersey other weekend guests in Baltimore and Hoboken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lee Kershner
Sampson Air Base
Geneva
New York
David A. Kershner
Clear, Spring
German Weddings in 1796 Bring Feasting Melody and Mischief
A historical account details eighteenth century German wedding customs in Washington County Maryland. It describes bridal kidnapping, hunting for shoes, stock ing throwing, and the bridegroom’s team defending the ceremony with dances, feasts, and boisterous games, followed by late night refreshments and toasted health.
Births announced for Christie Ann and Sherdian Ann
Proud parents Mr and Mrs Billy Smith announce the birth of a daughter Christie Ann on July 7 at Washington County Hospital Mrs Smith was formerly Miss Shirley Myers. Mr and Mrs William Och announce the birth of a daughter Sherdian Ann at Waynesboro Hospital on Sunday July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Smith
View Street
Christie Ann
Washington County Hospital
Smith
Shirley Myers
William Och
South Potomac Street
Sherdian Ann
Waynesboro Hospital
Annual Picnic Of Homemakers Draws Large Crowd
Beaver Creek Homemakers Club held its annual picnic at the Hagerstown Swimming Pool. The event drew one of the largest crowds, with members and friends attending in strong numbers and enjoying a picnic luncheon. Arrangements were led by Mrs Edwin Moser and assisted by Mrs Joseph Troxell Mea Janet Herbst Edna Miles and Mrs Ned Keadle. The evening closed with a devotional service conducted by Mrs Joseph Grogsnieklo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Beaver Creek
Edwin Moser
Joseph Troxell
Mea
Janet Herbst
Edna Miles
Ned Keaadle
Joseph Qrogsnieklo
Miss Veterans of Foreign Wars Pageant Winner Named
In Philadelphia a 21 year old Sarah Jane Crowell from Hutier Pennsylvania won the title Miss Veterans of Foreign Wars of Pennsylvania for 1984. Shena Bradnate of the Pittsburgh Art School also competed in the event and placed among finalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Sarah Jane Crowell
Hutier
Veterans of Foreign Wars of Pennsylvania
Shena Bradnate
Pittsburgh Art School
Local Column Parody From 1951 Potomac Edison Issue
Humorous note from February 1951 column Stream Lines by Mary Lou Hoffman known as Susie Q mocks office life with I Thought I Heard My Bossy Bars. The piece was copied by British publications The Beacon and South West Electricity and circulated to eighteen foreign companies via PH News. Scissors anecdote notes ancient shepherds crafting wool-cutting tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Edison Company
Myray Mary Lou Hoffman
Susie Q
Stream Lines
the Beacon
Manchester
England
South Weat
Mra. Haffman
PH News
Apology Guidance for Wrongdoing
The text contrasts two approaches to remorse. It endorses promptly making a sincere apology to the affected person and condemns delaying or avoiding apology. The guidance emphasizes taking responsibility for actions that have harmed another.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Rider
Shirley
Stenger
Grange
L & B Hat Shop
Public
Summit Ave
Jones
Market St
Miss Babington
Sharpsburg Ladies Bible
East Side
New Weston
Gzoroz SutTar
Paveanals
Ralph Koons
Harry and
Nicholas Brnombaugh
Tescott
Kans
Gertrude
Thomas
Paradise
Peregrine Wroth
South Prospect Street
John V. Jamison
Fountain Heat Road
Pemaquid Point
Maine
William E. King, Jr
Betty Yates
Wildwood, N. J
J. O. Brown
Siunset Avenue
W. K. Harp and Son
Donald
Martinsburg, W. Va
Niagara Fallls
New Jersey
Floyd 5. Bennett, Sr
Edgar Bennett
Richmond, Va
Floyd 5. Bennett, Jr
Fountain Head Road
Loig Weil
Sylvan Weil
Reynolds Avenue
Hershey, Pa
S. W. Bovey
Everett
Mass
Margaret
JoAnn Hovery
Walter F. Kensinger
Earle, Ann
Candice Gail
Kensinger
Kirtland Field
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Kessinger
Charlotte Zimmerman
Charles Street
Betty
Goldie Thomas
Virginia Avenue
Anna May Miles
Mulberry Street
West Field
N. J
Harold Stotler
Stotler
Edna Thomas
Edgar Thomas
City
Leonard Morris
Haperstown
Edward Paul
Baltimore
America
Thomas J. C. Williams
Washington County
Bel
Sammel Kercheval
Kercheval
Joseph M. Leptich
Guilford Avenue
William Mathias
Washington County Hox
Mr. Kercheval
Mack Hetty
Vets’ Choice
Mary Lou Hoffman
W. Washington St
Mano Swartz
Fong
Bince
Ocean
Mano Swartz Furs
the Style Shop Public Square
Ake
J.F. Wickham
Moller Avenue
Hagerson
Rosalinde
Theodore Haviland
China
Cumberland Valley
Hostetter’s China
Greencastle
Public Square
Seley Gut
Bentz
Dunn
House of Shoes
N. Potomac
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