Grace Smith Weds Prank Beachley in Annapolis Lawn Ceremony
An outdoor wedding at the Smith home in Annapolis united Grace Olivia Smith and Prank W. Beachley. The Rev H D Stewart officiated in front of relatives and guests from Williamsport and Cumberland. A reception followed and the couple plans a Virginia trip before settling in Baltimore with Beachley employed by the Armour Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Norman Smith
Annapolis
Grace Olivia Smith
Prank W. Beachley
O. L. Beachley
Williamsport
H. D. Stewart
Baltimore
Cecile ‘Smith
Elmer T. Beachley
Cumberland
Virginia
Beachley
The
Armour Company
Miss Kohler Honored At Shower In Hamilton Boulevard Home
Mrs. Robert Wageman hosts a dessert bridge and honeymoon shower this afternoon to honor Miss Margaret Kohler, who will wed Robert F. Towson Jr. later this month. Pastel floral arrangements set a bridal mood. guests include Miss Mary Jacques and Miss Jane Jacques among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tertain
Hamilton Boulevard
Margaret Kohler
Robert F. Towson, Jr
Mary Jacques
Jane Jacques
Joseph Wills
Donald Wolfkill
William Murphy
Eliott Roulette
First to Everything at Coffeyville Airport
Ralph Tuttle, a junior college civil aeronautics student, earned his private pilot license and flew his first passenger, his mother Mrs. R. I. Tuttle, marking a day of firsts at the airport in Coffeyville Kansas.
Local Society Notes Highlight Visits and Visitors
Mrs Lula Baker recovers from surgery at Washington County Hospital. Miss Judy Bower arrives from Oldfields School Maryland to spend summer with Mrs Reedy Bower. Miss Joan Ogden visits from Mountainville New Mexico. RB Schofield of Tampa visits son Johan and daughter with Mr and Mrs Scho field. Miss Lilian Zimmerman from Goucher College visits Williamsport. Philadelphia guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Mc ee. Miss Virginia Bell returns from Hood College to her mother. Mrs G H Hornbaker hosts a bridge party. Mrs Paul Herronimus and Mrs Clinton Rowland visit Baltimore. Miss Josephine Webber and Mrs Dora Burger return from Baltimore. Dr John Wahlen and family visit sister Mrs Clarence Linder. Miss Hilda Warner spends day in Baltimore. Jane Elizabeth Davies confined to home with scarlet fever. Miss Marguerite K Billmyer from Charleston visits Mrs C D Hammaker. Dr O K Holtman and M M Elinger to Imperial Council meeting in Memphis and parade with Ali Ghan Temple. Miss Laura Voris visits Summit Avenue. Mrs Katherine S Nogley and daughters attend Le muster High School commencement. Ruth Nogley tops class. Misses Lois Burgers Betty Jean Kern attend Brethren conference at Ocean Grove. Mrs Raymond Deflage returns from short visit with Mrs Allan Ramsay. George N Payette Jr leaves with family for Sylvan Shores for summer. Payette to return.
Local Birth Announcements From Williamsport and Nearby Areas
Mr and Mrs Samuel T Rowland of Williamsport announce the birth of a son at Washington County Hospital this morning. Alr and Mrs Leroy W Renner of Boonsboro Route 2 announce the birth of a son on June 4. Mr and Mrs Arthur Swisher of Berkeley Springs announce the birth of a son at the hospital in this city on June 6. Mr and Mrs Samuel C Wing of Chewsville announce the birth of a daughter at their home on June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel T. Rowland
Williamsport
Washington County Hospital
Leroy W. Renner
Boonsboro
Arthur Swisher
Berkeley Springs
Samuel C. Wing
Chewsville
Miss Sarah E. Myers Weds Joseph Strock Jr in Harrisonburg
Miss Sarah E. Myers and Joseph Strock Jr were married Friday evening May 31 at the Church of the Brethren in Harrisonburg. The ceremony was by Dr M R Zigler with immediate family present. The bride wore white crepe with gardenias. The couple resides at 254 South Potomac street after his employment at the Southern Shoe Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Myers
Harrisonburg
Sarah E. Myers
Joseph Strock, Jr
Church of the Brethren
M. R. Zigler
Virginia Atwood
Isabelle Lindsay
Herbert Rowland
Mrs. Strock
Hagerstown
Southern Shoe Company
South Potomac Street
Keedysville eighth grade graduation held June 6
The annual eighth grade commencement at Keedysville grammar school was held at the W C T U Hall on June 6. Principal Allee Hutsell presented diplomas to twelve graduates. The top scholars were Roger Burler Bobby Fleming Paul Cline and Howard Long. School board member Mr. Huffer gave the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keedysville Grammar School
W.C. T. U. Hall
Allee Hutsell
Roger Burler
Bobby Fleming
Paul Cline
Howard Long
Huffer
Graduates to be honored at Washington Square Sunday
The Senior Department of Washington Square Methodist Sunday School will honor graduates from Harperstown High School. The 9:45 a.m. program at the church Social Hall includes a speaker Dr. N. E. Osborne, musical pieces, and a presentation of diplomas by Q. E. Humelsine. An honor guest list features Warren, Roth, Kayvo, Preston Thurston, Grooms, Sullivan, Mann, Andrews, Logan, Grockett, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Square
Jesus
Raymond Tewalts
Louise Snayder
Reginja Glover
Jack McGlaughlin
Q. BE. Humelsine
N. EB. Osborne
Andrey Angle
Merle Hopkins
Ralph Myers
Herbert Bowman
Benjamin Lowe
All In A Day Dear Diary Monday May Town Theatres
A strip of diary style notes from Monday through Friday recounts local social happenings in Maryland. It mentions summer theater spots near Hagerstown including Pikesville Catonsville Braddock Heights Ellicott City and Rockville and notes parents awaiting graduation news. It also hints at a cancelled voyage to Havana due to unsettled conditions and a Rotary convention delegation change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Hagerstown
Pikesville
Catonsville
Braddock Heights
Ellicott City
Rockville
Isbert
Havana
Keedysville Women attend club meeting with program
Mrs Harry Remsburg hosted the Keedysville Women’s Club gathering featuring singing and readings. Ardath Martin and others presented poetry and essays, with a dress design demonstration for stout figures. Carrie Kretzer was named club representative to a University of Maryland short course June 17 to 33. Next meeting set for June 21 at Mrs Chloe Flook’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Remsburg
Keedysville
Ardath Martin
Jesson
Stoward Burtner
South America
Carrie Kretzer
University of Maryland
Chloe Flook
Flower Show Highlights Lestersburg Grange Meeting
The Lestersburg Grange met Wednesday in the grange hall with a flower show as the feature. Winners included Peony first Mrs. Hugh Bowman and painted daisies first Mrs. Ida Lelman. Talks covered planting and care of dahlias roses and gladioli. The next meeting on June 19 will feature The American Flag. Two new members joined by demit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lestersburg
Grange Hall
Ugh Bowman
Misa Wolfinger
I. K. Shank
Ida Lelman
Ragged Robin
Grover Gossard
Bachelor Buttons
The
Grange
Demit
Carillon Recitals Schedule At Mercersburgh Academy
Regular carillon recitals set at Mercersburgh Academy with Tuesday evening concerts at 7 p.m. beginning June 11 and Saturday afternoon performances at 3 30 p.m. starting June 15. The notice remains effective until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercershburn Academy
Miss Boyd and Mr. Price Wed in Orrtanna Ceremony
Mrs. Kathleen Eva Boyd of Orrtanna Pa announces her marriage to Merle F. Price son of Mr and Mrs Clarence A Price of Waynesboro The wedding was held June 1 at the Church of God in this city with Rev F L Snavely officiating They returned from a wedding trip to Baltimore and Annapolis and now reside in Smithsburg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Boyd
Orrtanna
Kathleen Eva Boyd
Merle F. Price
Clarence A. Price
Waynesboro
Church of God
Flhl
Miss Kathryn Sayles Weds Paul Chrisman in Trinity Lutheran Rite
Mr and Mrs William Sayles announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Kathryn Sayles to Mr Paul Chrisman son of Mrs Nettie Chrisman Both from this city The ceremony was held Friday evening at Trinity Lutheran church Rev Dr J S Simon officiating The bride wore a pink dress and corsage of gardening Miss Margaret Sayler was maid of honor Best man was William Dellinger They reside at 216 North Locust street Mr Chrisman works at Raney Coliseum and Mrs Chrisman has been employed at Interwoven Mills
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sayles
Kathryn Sayles
Paul Chrisman
Nettie Chrisman
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. S. Simon
Margaret Sayler
Lonor
Wiliam Dellinger
Chrisman
Interioven Mills
Raney Coliseum
North Locust Street
MISS WEAGLEY AND MR BARNHART WED IN QUIET CATHOLIC CHURCH
Miss Mary Catherine Weagley daughter of Mr and Mrs James Weagley and Glenn Austin Barnhart son of William Barnhart of Waynesboro were quietly married at Grace A B Church on Thursday at 745 pm The Rev G I Rider pastor officiated The bride wore powder blue with white accessories and a corsage of pink and white rosebuds They left for a wedding trip and will reside in this city after their return
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Catherine Weagley
James Weagley
City
Glenn Austin Barnhart
William Barnhart
Waynesboro
Grace A. B. Church
G.I. Rider
Marriage Licenses Listed With Ages and Towns
A lengthy list of marriage licenses includes names such as Lester F. Moore 28 of Big Pop and Geraldine I. Rissinger 20 of Cherry Run along with numerous others from Hagerstown and nearby towns. The report provides ages and residence towns for each prospective couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester F. Moore
Big Pop
Geraldine I. Rissinger
Cherry Run
W. Va
Paul B. Supan, Jr
Wagerstown
Mary D. Howell
Middletown
Elwood S. Hall
Thelma C. Shingleton
Hagerstown
Clyde P. Chrisman
Kathryn IL. Sayles
Floyd S. Bennett, Jr
Richmond
Doris G. Stine
St James School 98th Commencement on Claggett Hall Portico
Headmaster Wilmot Jones of Friends' School Wilmington spoke at St James school's 98th commencement on the front portico. Diplomas were given by Rt. Rev. Edward Helfenstein, Bishop of Maryland. Awards named many pupils by town and state with multiple scholarships and prizes. A dance followed with Bob Riley's Orchestra and student committees organizing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmot Jones
Friends’ School
Wilmington
Del
St . James School
Claggett Hall
Edward T. Helfenstein
Maryland
Robert Anderson
Worcester
Mass
George J. Black
Ill
New York
John M.brodie
Washington, D. C
Lyman F. Buttolph, Jr
Hagerstown
Robert H. King
Christopher Sime
Chestnut Hil
Frederick c. Taylor
Harrisburg
Marshall G. Wiliams
Cumberland
James B. Drake
Warren A. Stewart, Jr
Baltimore
John L. H. Rock
Newark
J. Bishop's
Wm. G. Richardson
Marium Proscott
Marshall G. Williams
John Downes, Jr
Burnham Nelson
Grosse Pointe
Mich
David
Winebrenner
IIT
Peter L. Woodside
Newport
Stevens Hastings
Seaford
Signora Attilio Ferrucci
Robert L. Campbell, Jr
Henry N. Lawrence
Chapel Hill
N. C
Victor S. Ross, Jr
Davidsonville
Shower For Mrs Geaslen By Sisterhood
Mrs Geaslen formerly Miss Ethel Keplinger received a warm shower from the Sisterhood of Mary and Martha after a Thursday evening meeting at Mrs W H Beachley's home. Reid and Misses Ruth Hoover and Evelyn Troupe hosted the event with gifts and a program titled My Father's Business Requir eth Sacrificial Service refreshments were served to a list of visitors and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodger Geaslen
Mary
Martha
W. H. Beachley
Reid
Ruth Hoover
Evelyn Troupe
Mrs. Geaslen
Ethel Keplinger
Alice Lynch
Etta Belle Cusben
Lucille Stouffer
Betty Robinson
Ethel Geaslen
Alma Stockslager
Gene Gordon
Eloise Troupe
Helen Rohrer
Lois Stouffer
Janet Murray
Janet Troupe
Dow Wolfe
Patsy Troupe
Katherine Adams
Ethel Lehman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Smith
Mr. Beachley
Miss Kohler
Shower
Robert Wageman
Will En
Marshall Grove
H. A. Price
William Meyers
W. R. Custer
Margaret Anthony
Chloe Anthony
George Moser
Hoffman
N. Potomac St
Troy Laundry
Women’s Hats
L. & B. Hat Shop
N. E. Cor
Hamilton
Lula Baker
Judy Bower
Oldfields School
Gienca
Reedy Bower
South Prospect
Joan Ogden
Mountainville
RB. Schofield
Tampa
Johan
A. B. Schofield
Fountain Head Heights
Lilian
Zimmerman
Goucher College
Mrs. J. M. Zimmerman
John Minsker
Philadelphia
Charles Mc ¥Ee
South Prospect Street
Virginia Bell
Hood College
Joseph A. Bell
Moller Apartments
G. H. Hornbaker
Paul Herronimus
Clinton Rowland and Son
Josephine Webber
Washington
Dora Burger
Bollyar
John Wahlen
John
Annabella
Cal
Clarence Linder
Dowell
Hilda Warner
Jane Elizabeth Davies
Guiliford Avenue
Marguerite K. Billmyer
Charleston, W. Va
C. D. Hammaker
Virginia Avenue
O. K. Holtman
M.M. Ellinger
Memphis
Tenn
Imperial Council
AJ AL GQ
M.S
Ali Ghan Temple
Laura Voris
Bloomstars
L. R.moris
Summit Avenue
Katherine 5. Nogley
Bertha
Loecy
Lemuster High School
Misa Ruth Nogley
Lois Burgers
Betty Jean Kern
A. Jay Schaf
J. W. Martin
Ocean Grove
N. J
Raymond Deflage
West Side Avenue
Mia
Allan Ramsay
George N. Payette, Jr
Warner Bros. ‘Theatres
Ms Family
Sylvan Shores
South River
Sully Fragil Tribe
Randy T
Hagerstown Laundry
Miss Myers
Christ’s Reformed Church
Arad
J. Guy Wearley
Sullivan
Red Cross
North Avenue
Maxine
Shepherdstown Bridge
Cara
Gov. O'Gonnor
Sharpsburg
Washington Street
Hershey
America
West Frankin Street
Hagerstown School of Music
Julia Belle Shenk, Asher Samuel Edelman Charles Howard Roderick
Miss Boyd
MR. Price
Miss Sayles
Mr. Chrisman
Miss Weagley
MR. Barnhart
Edward L. Corbett
Hancock
Marguerite
Fox
Brosius, W
Lester H. Ebersole
Chambersburg
Edna B. Miley
Fayetteville
Arthur R. Noll
Betty J. Rowe
T. Waynesboro
Russell
Whitacre
Margaret BE. Moore
Gainsville
Charles R. Hoffmaster
Dorothy E. Rowe
Bakerton
Glenn A. Barnhart
Mary C. Weagley
Tra W. Rowe
Agnes R. Boyd
Glick Shoe
Washington St
Pocket Book
the Nicodemus National Bank
St. James School
Robert, Anderson, Sr
Worchester
Mars
John D. Myers
Oxfords
John D. Myers & Co
North Potomac Street
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