Outdoor Commencement At St James School With Naval Chaplain
The outdoor commencement at St James School featured Captain William N. Thuing of the U S Naval Academy delivering a speech on life as an emergency and the need to choose tools and ethics. Prizes were awarded in mathematics history English and science. diplomas were presented by Dr. Vernon Kellett with remarks from Rt. Rev. Noble C. Powell and a procession to Clagett Hall followed by a luncheon.
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William N. Thuing
United States Naval Academy
St. James School
Clagett Hall
Capt
Thomas
Capt. Thomas
Galilee
Walter B. McKinley
Vernon Kellett
St. James
Noble C. Powell
D. D
Maryland
Dr. Kellett
Theodore James Larson
John Rowland Lowdenslager, Jr
David Barington Lowdenslager
John McClelland Simpson, Jr
Riddell Thompson Perry
Edith Laidlaw Terracci
Franklin Mumma Thomas, Jr
Adam Tredwell Thorp, Jr
John Morris Smearlie, Jr
Adam Tredwell Thorp
Che
Henry Wkyd Douglas
Adam T. Thorp, Jr
Henry Onderdonk
Maurits Roos
Ward Orin Griffen, Jr
Riddell T. Perry
Irving Society
Theodore J. Larson
George Hyde Engeman, Jr
Riddle T. Perry
Ernest Albert Rich Megnorial
John Milner Bergeson
David Wilson
Byron
Charles Edward Dennis
Adam Tony
David Howart Faytor
William Shelton Gray, Jr
John Lockwood Bies
Murray McConnel
Fr. Ayre& Wolcott Gibbs Layton
Robert Stannard Underwood, Jr
Ferguson Taylor
Richard Bennett Kingsland
Richard
Installation Held By Young People's Group
The Young People's Christian Federation of Washington County installed officers at Emmanuel United Brethren Church during a prayer meeting led by Rev. Paul Holdcraft D D. The new officers include Dorothy Heckman president Zoe Shannon vice president Jane Nye secretary Chas Watkins treasurer Lee Snyder assistant treasurer and committees chaired by Zoe Shannon Jane Nye Hazel Cash Doris Willis with printing publicity Dorothy Russell chairman Lola May Zoe Shannon Margaret Williams music Kathleen Huffer Charles Watkins Lee Snyder ushers Claggett Spielman councilman Rev. Paul Holdcraft advisor Rev. D W Kendall. Plans were made for summer vesper services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Christian Federation of
Washington County
Emmanuel United Brethren Church
Paul Holdcraft
D. D
Dorothy Heckman
Zoe Shannon
Jane Nye
Chas Watkins
Lee Snyder
Hazel Cash
Doris Willis
Dorothy Russell
Lola May
Margaret Williams
Kathleen Huffer
Charles Watkins
Claggett Spielman
D. W. Kendall
Railroads in War Effort Highlighted by Speaker
Joseph St. Thomas of the Pennsylvania Railroad told the Hagerstown Kiwanis Club that railroads play a crucial wartime role. He noted freight ton miles rose from 405 billion in 1918 to 727 billion in 1943, and that 20 million armed forces members were moved in 27 months of 1941–1944, despite equipment shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph St. Thomas
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hagerstown Kiwanis Club
Hotel Alexander
Fred Snively
Thomas
America
Railroad Club Hears War Transport Service Outlook
Thomas outlined railroads shifting traffic due to wartime disruptions in sea routes and emphasized continued efforts by railroad employees to supply efficient transport for war industries, Army, Navy, and Allies. Guests included Nathan D. Payne of Pennsylvania Railroad and W. J. O'Brien, division freight agent, plus Captain Churchill of the Salvation Army joining as a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Nathan D. Payne
Pennsylvania ‘Railroad
W. J. O'Brien
Hagerstown
Captain Churchill
Salvation Army
4 H Clubs Reorganize At Downsville Meeting
Downsville schools hosts 4 H clubs reorganized with county youths, Assistant County Agent Vernon Holter, and Home Demonstration Agent Miss Ardath Martin in attendance. Girls elect Nelda Marshall president, Lupa Artz vice president, Thelma Hockenberry secretary, Lolita Cunningham assistant secretary, Dorothy Martin treasurer, Marie Harshman assistant treasurer, and Mary Ellen Shipley song leader. Boys name William Cunningham chairman and Downey Harshman secretary provisional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downsville
Vernon Holter
Ardath Martin
Nelda Marshall
Lupa Artz
Thelma Hockenberry
Lolita Cunningham
Dorothy Martin
Marie Harshman
Mary Ellen Shipley
William Cunningham
Downey Harshman
Dan Downey
Miss Martin
Victory Gardens
Banquet Highlights Mrs Updegraff Sunday School Class
More than one hundred members and guests attended the annual banquet in the social room of Christ's Reformed Church. Rev. Paul M. Robinson spoke using a Sequoia tree as metaphor for faith and resilience, stressing fellowship and strength through good friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Updegraff
First Christian Church
Christ’s Reformed Church
Paul M. Robinson
Church of the Brethren
Wilda R. Troxell
Stanley J Jones
Robinson
J. T. Russler
J. F. Bumgardner
Berbert W. McElwee
Norment
Harry Snavely
H. A. Fesperman
Elaine Wiebel
Mary Lou Poitterfield
Helen Beachley
Isabelle Wood
Mary Lou Potterfield
Service News From Page 12 Details Naval District Personnel
The report lists Navy and Army personnel with home towns and duties. Norman, Oklahoma, former Boonsboro student, enlisted in Baltimore last October and began training January 1. Charles C. Mahone of the U S Merchant Marines is on a 21 day furlough at George Street home after North Africa travel. S/Sgt Roger R Frederick, 20, Fountain Head, promoted from sergeant to staff sergeant in England by the Eighth Air Force, is tail gunner on a Flying Fortress. Pvt Bernard B Kline, 38565421, returns to camp after a nine day furlough with his parents in Smithsburg.
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Ter
Norman
Okla
Fifth Naval District
Boonsboro High School
Baltimore
Charles C. Mahone
U. S
North Africa
George Street
Western Maryland Railroad
Roger R. Frederick
Fountain Head
England
Heighth Air Force
J. L. Frederick
Preston Road
Frederick
Bernard B. Kline
John B. Kline
Smithsburg
Younker Completes Aviation Mechanic Training at Amarillo
Pvt. Bruce C. Younker, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Younker of Big Pool, has completed courses as an aviation mechanic at Amarillo Army Air Force Technical Training School. The diploma qualifying him for air base work in maintenance and aircraft readiness supports Allied victory efforts. He also received military tactics drill and conditioning to meet American soldier requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. Younker
Big J
Amarillo
Texas
Army Air Force Technical Training School
America
Pvt
Bruce C. Younker
Thirty Thousand Trillion Trillion Electrons Weight Claim
A claim states that thirty thousand trillion trillion electrons collectively weigh one ounce. The assertion lacks scientific context and measurable basis.
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USN
David Walker Barton
Harvey Kirk Murdock
Ardent Historical Society
Frederick Carl Rietze, Jr
Jacobite
Ward O. Griffin, Jr
BarYuka
Swift & Comme
Baltimore Street
Prore
Howard
Young People’s Group
Bohman-Warne, Inc
W. Franklin St
Kiwanis
Mr. Thomas
Me Boy Top
Kay Ervin Fr
Paul Robinson
Just
Montgomery Ward
W. Washington St
Grants
Washington St
Aaas Auto Bn
Fort Jackson
8. C
Icodemus
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