Couple Marry Here May 26 at Calvary Church Frederick
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Joan Shoemaker daughter of Mrs Jeannette Stevenson and Cpl John Miller son of Mrs Willa Fluke. The ceremony was held May 26 at 3 p m in the parsonage of Calvary Methodist Church. They will live in Arkansas until August 27 then move to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Shoemaker
Mra
Jeannette Stevenson
Cpl. Elases
John Miller
Willa Fluke
Williamsport
Haas
Calvary Methodist Church
Frederick
Arkansas
California
Benevola 4-H Club Holds Meeting and Plans Event
The Benevola 4-H Club met at the home of Joanne and Joyce Hoffman. Plans for the Dress School on Achievement Day and a playset rehearsal at a Farm Bureau meeting were discussed. Seats and certificates were handed out, Nancy McCauley led the etiquette session, and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne
Joyce Hoffman
Farm Bureau
Nancy McCauley
Hoffman
Misses Kneisley To Be Honored Tea Announcement
Mrs. Harry D. Bowman hosts a tea Monday June 11 at 8 oclock at The Terrace in honor of Misses Nancy and Mary Alice Kneisley. Nancy Kneisley will marry Charles Albert Bechter of the city and Mary Alice Kneisley will wed Richard Brown Barrett of Wooster Ohio in a double wedding set for Saturday evening June 16 at the Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry D. Bowman
Nancy
Mary Alice Kneisley
Bowman
Nancy Kneisley
Charles Albert ‘Bechter
City
Mary ‘Alice Kneisley
Richard Brown Barrett
Wooster
Ohio
Presbyterian Church
Scouts Invested in Brownie Troop No 21
Twenty five scouts and five committee members plus one assistant leader were invested into Brownie Troop No. 21 of Washington School, sponsored by the School PTA. The ceremony, led by Kathryn McCullough with Helen Carr assisting, featured color guard, pledge, and the song America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Helen Carr
Norma Black
Pat Beggarly
Maryanne Barnfather
Ann Brown
Pat Barr
Joyce Cook
Kay Easton
Carolyn Fritz
Donna Gilbert
Norma Gilbert
Nancy Huff
Sylvia Iovine
George Morrison
Karen Marpell
Donna Rohrer
Barbara Smith
Martha Smith
Mary Spigler
Peggy Shupp
Mary Watkins
Judy Young
Pat Harbaugh
Sandra Eichelberger
Pauline Duncan
Robert Marpel
Alger Easton
Robert Irvine
William Fritz
Roland Barnfather
Kathryn McCullough
Helen Hull
Darr
Ninth Grade Prom Staged by South Potomac Junior High
Students of the ninth grade at South Potomac Junior High held their annual prom Tuesday evening from 7 46 to 10 45. Al Leslie and his Club Royal Orchestra provided dancing music. Queen Glenna Smith and King Gene Ridenour were crowned during intermission by Principal William Donaldson. Attendants included Eleanor Newton Wanda Will and others. The event featured a Dump Show Melodrama, door prizes, a solo by James Wilson, and fortun es from the Wishing Well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Potomac Junior High School
al Leslie
Royal Orchestra
William Donaldson
Glenna Smith
Gene Ridenour
Eleanor Newton
Wanda Will
Mary Lou Wyand
Connie Pa Dtan
Nelson Fox
Michael Vaughn
Ronald Zeunges
Carl Spensard
John Greene
Lynda Miller
Beverly Latgn
Virginia Barnhart
Patey Moser
Joyce Burkett
Connie Padian
Harry Daley
James Wilson
Sylvia Wolfe
Joyce Grove
Marilyn Snyder
Henry Hughes
Fred Trumpower
Patsy Hull
Joan Rogers
Richard di Petro
James Myers
Atudents
Venenity Prom
Rosemary Burbar
L. Joan Boyle
Mary Belle Bowers
Amelia Daniel
Ione Kelso
Eula Barnhart
Homer Guyton
Local Student Will Graduate at 100th Anniversary Events
Miss Sarah Jane Palmer will graduate with 34 from the School of Nursing as part of a 100th anniversary celebration at the Church Home and Hospital. The plan includes a birthday dance on June 13 at the Y auditorium with music by the Cosmopolitans and AFM Local 1770 funded by the recording industry. The event, led by Charles Huff and Charles Les Baker with Hi Y and Tri Hi Y clubs, begins at 9 PM with dancing, entertainment, and door prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane Palmer
School of
Nurs
Noble C. Powell
Y.M.C.A
Tle
Aly
AFM
Charles Huff
Charles Les Baker
Mrs Henson Honored Guest At Tuesday Evening Event
Mrs Clifford Grimm hosted guests at her Spruce Street home honoring Mrs Howard Hanneon. Decor adorned four lovely settings and a door prize went to Niles Pattie Buck. Invited guests included Mesdames Sunderland Brewer Brew er Oden Allen Glaspord Strook and others. guest of honor received many gifts. Georges W Glick of 887 Dewey Avenue earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting at Me St Marys College Emmitsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Grimm
Spruce Street
Howard Haneon
Niles Pattie Buck
William Sunderland
Charles Brewer, Sr
Charles Brewer
Frank Brewer
Eugene Oden
Joseph Allen
Alto Glasalford
William Strook
Russell Wiebel
Lois and
Lana Snyder
Vivian Reel
Darla Springer
Loulas Myers
Patti
Georges W. Glick
Dewey Avenue
St. Mary's College
Emmitsburg
Local residents and students return from visits across states and cities
Povtonads Miss Catherine Beachley and Mrs. John Zentmyer return from Northhampton Maas and New York City. Yvonne Beachley and other family members, students, and servicemen are noted visiting or on leave across Baltimore Annapolis Norfolk and Staunton. Several families report summer visits and homecomings in Maryland and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Beachley
John D. Zentmyer
Northhampton
Maas
New York City
Misa Yvonne Beachley
Smith College
Jack H. Beachley
South Prospect Street
James Shambaned
Summer Street
Maryland
New York
New Jersey
Library Plans Reading Club for Summer 1961
The Washington County Free Library announces a Summer Reading Club in the children's room starting June 9 and running through August 31. Registration, with Girl Scouts assistance, is during the week of June 9 to 16 at the library and at bookmobile stops. Participants earn tickets marking three U S cities visited after two books, a button after 46 books, and a map after two more books. a handicraft exhibit by Girl Scouts is shown in the children’s room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travel Reading Club
Washington County Free Library
United States
Mies Doris Humrhhouse
Ladies Day Golf Contest At Fountain Head
Rain postponed the Ladies Day event at Fountain Head Country Club after lunch. In the 18 hole first flight Mrs Welles Little and Mrs Victor D Millar Jr tied for 74% points. Mrs Miller won the draw. Second flight winners were Mrs Charles Sommerfeld and Mrs Roy Mowen, both at 74% points, with Sommerfeld taking the draw. Shole group saw Mrs M B Elsinger top with 10 points and Mrs Robert Treisler second with 6 points. Niblicks led Brassles by 37% to 7% with totals 264% to 235%. Local match vs Waynesboro and Chambersburg set for Thursday. A two player tournament planned for next week. Judy Swope celebrated her fifth birthday at home in Keedysville with pink and white decorations and gifts. party guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Head Country Club
Welles Little
Mis
Victor D. Millar, Jr
Niblicks
Miller
Charles Sommerfeld
Roy Mowen
Brassles
Waynesboro
Chambersburg
Fountain Head
Robert Swope
Judy
Keedysville
Judy Wab
Donna Kidwell
Gloria Line
Connie Eaton
Jerry Guyer
Mary Ann Mulholland
Larry
Tonya Troupe
Linda Carbaugh
Eddie
Local Woman to Receive B S Degree in Elementary Education
Miss Mary Phyllis Hoffman daughter of Mrs Irwin F Hoffman South Potomac Street will receive a bachelor of science in elementary education on Saturday at the University of Maryland. She earned the dean’s list honor in the final semester and served as treasurer of Delta Gamma Sorority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Phyllis Hoffman
Irwin F. Hoftman
South Potomac Street
University of Maryland
Delta Gamma Sorority
Hofguan
Canterbury Club
Red Cross
Women’s Recreation Association
Hageraitown High
Montsarada Grange Meets At Fairplay School
The Montsarada Grange held a Tuesday meeting at Fairplay School led by Master W B Leatherman. State Deputy L H Crickenberger and John Newcomer attended. plans included Youth Camp July 28 in Harford County and a June 14 safety parade in Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montsarada Grange
Fairplay School
W. B.leatherman
Grange
L. H. Crickenberger
New Market Grange
Frederick
K. Shank
Washington County
John Newcomer
Pomona Grange
Harlan Biggs
Harford County
Hagerstown
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Atlantic City
Music Committee
United Brethren Church
Keedysville
Metz betroths Betty Jane Martin to Cpl Merle R Hayes
Robert Metz announces betrothal of Betty Jane Martin to Cpl Merle R Hayes son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hayes of Smithburg Route 1 Hayes is stationed at Fort George G Meade and the bride elect works at Washington County Hospital ANote: wedding date not yet set. The text also notes a historical fact about rubber tree cultivation in Ceylon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Metz
Betty Jane Martin
Cpl
Merle R. Hayes
Lloyd Hayes
Smithaburg
Route 1
Washington County Hospital
Cpl. Hayes
Fort George G. Meade
Miss Gordon Heads School Vacation Church School
The annual cooperative vacation church school sponsored by downtown Hagerstown churches runs June 11 to 22. Three sections meet at St. John's Lutheran, Church of the Brethren, and Zion Evangelical. Pupils attend morning sessions at any church, under Miss Gordon with section directors Mrs Hennelberger, Mrs Folin, and Rev. Ault. Cooperating churches include Presbyterian, First Christian, Christ Evangelical, St Johns, St Pauls, Church of the Brethren and First Brethren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative
Hageratown
St. John's Lutheran
Church of the Brethaven
Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church
Ragsion
Misa Mnargratta Gordon
Edwin Hennelberger
St. John’s Achool
Robert Folin
Zion Evangelical and Reformed
James
Ault
Church of the Brothers
Hie Presbyterian Church
First Christian Church
Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church
St. John’s Taitheran
St. Paul's Evangelical United [Brethren
The
Church of the Brethren
First Brethren Church
Local Parents Announce Births of Three Children
The Rev. and Mrs. John Shettel of Long Valley New Jersey announce the birth of a son Robert Lea on Monday June 4. Mrs Shettel is the former Milas Darla Lee Newmann of this city. Mr and Mrs Paul Myers Featherbed Lane announce the birth of a son Allen Lee at Washington County Hospital on June 2. Mrs Myers was the former Miss Gladya Kennedy of this city. Mr and Mrs George Gene Wood 2444 Summit Avenue announce the birth of a daughter Vicky Jean at Washington County Hospital on June 2. Mrs Wood was the former Miss Patricia Price of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond L. McKane
Scott R. McKane
Salem Avenue
St. John’s College
Annapolis
C. R. MecKane
Baltimore
Herbert Criddle
Beer J
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Charles Naikirk
East Washington Street
Jane Martin Mahovicie
Washington, D. C
Maurice F. Johnston
Mulberry Avenue
Margaret Hornberger
Summit Avenue
Maryland Telephone Union
E. L. Hicks
Charlotte
North Carolina
G. Merlin Synder
Oak Hill Avenue
Hicks
Jean Snyder
Pfe
James Snyder
Keesler Field
Biloxi
Miss
Fort Dix
N. J
Max Gerber
Hagerstown
Columbia
D. C
Herman Hertzberg
District 5
Gerber
Jack Shapiro
William J. Falk Lodge
John Shettel
Long Valley
Robert Lea
Paul Myers
Featherbed Lane
Allen Lee
Ashington County Hospital
Myers
Gladya Kennedy
George Gene Wood
Vicky Jean
Washington County Hospital
Williamsport High Alumni Plan June Dance
Williamsport High School alumni finalize plans for the annual June dance honoring the 1954 graduates. The event runs Friday evening, June 8, from 8 to 12, with Walt Sheldon and his orchestra playing. Chairmen include Mia Thomas Downs, Ray Etta McCaney, and William Doub. It will be semi formal and attendance is expected to be large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport High School
Kym
Walt Sheldon
Mia. Thomas Downs
Ray Etta McCaney
William Doub
Carcera
Right Guests At Bridal Shower Are Close Friends
The invitation should include only dogs friends of the bride to be and exclude those not close, ensuring gifts are from genuinely supportive companions.
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Benevola
the Style Shop Public Square
Doreender Wall Catt
Misses Kneisley
Washington Street
YMCA
Kaybee Peoples Store
Washington St
Rando
Bug
Sarouk
Kerman
Lilihan
Mayhal
Gorovan
Gorovan Ik
Hamadan
Ian
Hamada
Sam Tooma & Son
Potomac ‘St
Mrs. Henson
Povtonads
Thomas F. Wagner
Virginia Lee
Norfolk
Russell J. Hann, Jr
Great Lakes, AL
Russell J. Hann
Vernon Sigler
Cannon Avenue
Pat Warfield
Garrison Far East
Fountain Head Heights
Mary Howser Gardner
Sharpsburg
John H. Houser
Charles Ligier
East Manch Chunk
Vernon N. Simmons
Major
Falla Church
herson-Inlaw
Col
Solin F. Vance
Fort George Meade
C. Walkies Little
Bay Head, N. J
Misees
Kiki Cittle
Ann Usillton
Jane Lakin
Susan Schlosser
Stuart Toll
Staunton, Va
Aumier
Library Plans Reading Club
Orance
Pammm Geet
East Ride
New Weston
Ceylon
Williamsport H.S
L & B Hat Shop
Public
Basiran
Shockey
Thore
Hagerstown Gas Company
Publis
Caren
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