Army Nurse Weds in Havre De Grace
Miss Mary Ruth Browning a first lieutenant in the Army Nursing Corps marries Lt. Francis Henry Breezley of Chicago at the Episcopal Church in Havre de Grace Maryland She is stationed at Aberdeen Proving Grounds and attends St. Thomas Hospital training in Akron Ohio Her sisters Lt Anna Elizabeth Browning in England and Lt Margaret Browning in Italy/North Africa are also army nurses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ruth Browning
Army Nursing Corps
Francis Henry Breezley
Chicago
Episcopal Church
Havre de Grace
Annetta Browning
Roessner Avenue
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
England
Margaret Browning
North Africa
Italy
Miss Zeigler to Wed Captain Martin
Miss Margaret Ann Zeigler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar H Zeigler of Summit Avenue, will marry Captain George Edward Martin of Baltimore. The ceremony occurs at 2 PM Saturday June 17 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev Dr Wilson P Ard officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar H. Zeigler
Summit Avenue
Marzaret Ann Zeigler
George Edward Martin
George Martin
Baltimore
Trinity Lutheran Church
Wilson P. Ard
WAC Recruiting Office Open Two Evenings
The army recruiting office at the Hotel Patterson is open Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 9 for interviews with women interested in enlisting in the Women's Army Corps. Draftees may also call any evening by appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Hotel
Patterson
Women's Army Corps
Origin of the Cocoa Tree Remains Unestablished
A historical note states that the exact origin of the cocoa tree has never been established. The statement underscores longstanding uncertainty about where cacao first grew and how its domestication spread.
Personal notices from the city readers page
Local residents list guests, visits, and moves including Mrs Goodloe Edgar hosting Mrs Marjorie Muir at Springfield Farm, Dr Charles Basehear returning to Washington, E Q Schulenberger and family in Virginia avenue, Pvt Earl S Keller on furlough, David H Miller off to Bullis Prep for six weeks, and multiple hospital admissions and travel notes among area families and servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Muir
Greenbelt, Md
Goodloe Edgar
Springfield Farm
David H. Miller
South Potomac Street
Bullis Prep School
Washington
Naval Academy
Charming Simplicity Dress Pattern Ad for Beginners
Charming pattern No 3445 offers a 16 size simple bodice with 2 3/4 yards of 34 inch fabric and a full sewing guide. Order by mailing name address style number to Pattern Department Hagerstown Daily Mail 121 W 18th St New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Marguerite Green Weds Roy N Powers at Warrenton Church
Miss Marguerite Green daughter of Mr and Mrs W Alex Green of Warrenton Virginia married Roy N Powers son of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Powers in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at the Warrenton Methodist church The Rev W Carroll Freeman officiated The bride wore a blue dress with white accessories and carried a prayer book The groom's parents could not attend due to illness Guests came from Hagerstown Orlean Culpepper Midland Virginia and Washington D C The couple plan to reside in Washington after the wedding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Green
W. Alex Green
Warrenton
Roy N. Powers
Nicholas Powers
Methodist Church
W. Carroll Freeman
Katherine Green
J. Wesley Deavers
Hagerstown
W. A. Deavers
Alice Powers
Lenora Harman
Juanita Russell
Orleans
Culpepper
Midland
Washington, D. C
Powers
Virginia
Navy
Washington
Hagerstown High School
Fairchild Aircraft Division
Funkstown gains first adult free library in years
A Washington County Free Library branch opens in Funkstown at the Lutheran church behind Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9. Mrs. Madeleine Startzman oversees county work and explains the library serves Funks town residents with adult and children's books borrowed from the main collection. Local custodian is Mrs. E A Scott and opening is attended by Mrs. Startzman. Additionally, Mr and Mrs Raymond S Earnest of Hancock announce the birth of a daughter at Washington County Hospital on June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Free Library
Funkstown
Madeleine Startzman
E. A. Scott
Washington County
Raymond S. Earnest
Hancock
Washington County Hospital
Churches Mark Flag Day With Invasion Front Focus
Local ministers held patriotic services on Flag Day, shifting emphasis to current world events. Episcopal worship followed a specially issued call to prayer for the invasion, while other churches planned prayers for those in service, leaders, and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
Miss Wishard Is Married Monday
Miss Janet Pauline Wishard daughter of Mr and Mrs Grover Wishard Leitersburg became the bride of Petty Officer Harold Pauls Grove Lung son of Mr and Mrs Cleggett Lung Leitersburg in a double ring ceremony at Leitersburg Lutheran Church The Rev I D Worman officiated The altar was decorated with Madonna lilies hydrangeas blue delphinium palms and ferns Lighted tapers and wedding marches accompanied the ceremony The couple will reside in Detroit Michigan where Lung is stationed with the U S Navy The bride wore a two piece white eyelet suit with white accessories and a sweetheart rose corsage The reception followed at the bride's home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Pauline Wishard
Grover
Wishard
Leitersburg
Harold Pauls
Grove Lung
Cleggett Lung
Leitersburg Lutheran Church
I. D. Worman
Alma Moore
Clara Cook
Raymond Gelwicks
Lucile Wishard
Garland Lung
John Lung
Lang
Frosburg State Normal School
Winter Street
Hagerstown
Lung
U. S. Navy
Detroit
Mich
Keedysville P T A Elects Officers for Year
Mrs John W Fleming was elected president of the Keedysville Parent-Teacher Association at a recent meeting. Other officers include Vice-president Robert Wryand secretary Mrs Charlies Stump assistant Mrs Rohrer treasurer Mrs Harry Remsburg assistant Mrs George Miller pianist Mrs Sabina Baker assistant Miss Mary Kitzmiller. Chairmen named for the year are Mrs Milton Miller program Mrs Alice Hutzell hospitality and Mrs Catherine Keedy membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Fleming
Keedysville
Parent-Teacher Association
Robert Wryand
Charlies Stump
Rohrer
Harry Remsburg
George Miller
Sabina Baker
Mary Kitzmiller
Milton Miller
Alice Hutzell
Catherine Keedy
VFW Auxiliary to Present Special Blog Vay Program
The William D. Byron Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a Wednesday evening meeting at Woodsmen's hall. Mrs. Audrey Hirh harger, patriotic instructor, will lead the program and all members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Byron
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Woodsmen's Hall
Audrey Hirhharger
Miss Fox Weds Mr Metz in Quiet Wisconsin Ceremony
Miss Mary Elizabeth Fox daughter of Mr and Mrs Eston Fox Tope Avenue and 8 6 Paul K Metz son of Mr and Mrs William C Metz Woodland Way were married at St Pauls Methodist Church Monday at 1030 The Rev Harry M Marsh officiated with maid of honor Miss Jane Wieble and best man Carl Kauffman The groom recently returned from 18 months of duty in the South Pacific and other postings He will be stationed in Seattle after a brief honeymoon and will be joined later by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Mary Elizabeth Fox
Eston Fox
Tope Avenun
Paul KE. Metz
William C. Metz
Woodland Way
Harry M. Marsh
Jane Wieble
Washington, PD. C
Class To Meet By Fisher Bible Clans Meeting
The Fisher Bible clans plan a monthly meeting Wednesday evening at Mrs. John Fisher home Fountain Head Heights. The records reflect Mammoth Cave Kentucky dating back to 17589.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher Bible Clans
John Fisher
Fountain Head Heights
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Miss Kuhn Weds Army Officer At Hagerstown Church
Miss Faye E. Kuhn of Lantz Maryland married Lt John M. Eccard son of Mrs Noah Eccard Middletown at St Pauls United Brethren Church Hagerstown on May 26 The Rev Dr F Berry Plummer officiated The bride a Thurmont High School graduate attended Columbia Business College and worked at Miller furniture LT Eccard a Middletown High School and Columbia College graduate enlisted October 1942 earned his commission ten months later He is stationed at Camp Gordon Georgia and Mrs Eccard will join him there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kuhn
Lantz
Faye E. Kuhn
John M. Eccard
Noah Eccard
Middletown
St. Paul’s United Breathren Church
Hagerstown
F. Berry Plummer
Thurmont High School
Columbia Business College
Miller Furniture
Eccard
Middletown High School
Columbia College
Army
Camp Gordon, Ga
Miss Owen Weds Lieut Woodbury In Claymont Court Garden
Miss Judith Peixottio Owen daughter of Mrs Raymond J Funkhouser of Claymont Court Charles Town West Virginia and Mr Paul Barry Owen of New York and Vineyard Haven Massachusetts married Saturday to Lieut Robert Latham Woodbury son of Mr and Mrs A A Woodbury of Litchfield Connecticut in a garden wedding at Claymont Court The ceremony was at 3 pm performed by Rev B L Barnes Attendants were her sisters Mrs Edwards Ablitt and Mrs Earl Renner with stepsisters Geraldine Lee and Jacqueline Ruth Funkhouser as flower girls Best man was Corp Robert Shapiro Other ushers included Earl Renner and R Justin Funkhouser A reception followed at the family home Lt Woodbury recently returned from foreign service and is stationed in Washington where the couple will reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Peixottio Owen
Raymond J. Funkhouser
Claymont Court
Charles Town
W. Va
Paul Barry Owen
New York
Vineyard Haven
Mass
Robert Latham Woodbury
A. A. Woodbury
Litchfield
Edwards, Ablitt
Washington
Earl Renner
Geraldine Lee
Jacqueline Ruth Funiehouser
Corp
Robert Shapiro
R. Justin Funkheusler
Winchester
Funkstown Vacation Bible School Opens in June
A community Vacation Bible School will run at Funkstown School from June 19 to 30 daily 9:00 to noon. Sponsored by Christ Reformed Church and St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church, it will be directed by Miss Edythe Warrenfeltz with courses for Beginner and Primary led by Mrs. Paul Reynolds and Miss Ruth Warrenfeltz, Junior by Miss Edythe Warrenfeltz, and Intermediate by Rev. Raymond M. Miller, assisted by a team for songs, handwork, worship, and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funkstown
Christ Reformed Church
St. Paul’s
Paul Reynolds
Decomposition Goal Under Moist Heat and Pressure
The goal describes decomposition of vegetable matter occurring under moisture with often higher heat and pressure. It reflects how organic material breaks down when subjected to these conditions, yielding insight into processes like decay and transformation in controlled or natural environments.
Alumni Banquet Held On Monday At St Marys High
St Marys High School alumni marked their tenth annual banquet and dance held Monday at the parish house. The 1944 class welcomed by president Miss Helene Mitchell featured speakers Rev F J Leary and Rev Carol Kerr. Ruth Marie Jones sang a solo. Miss Jane Henson was named new president. Jack Frost and his orchestra provided music for dancing later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's High School
Helene Mitchell
F. J. Leary
St. Mary's
Carol Kerr
Baltimore
Ruth Marie Jones
Margaret Jones Burk
Jane Henson
Miss Mitchell
Marie Stum
Jack Frost
Lithograph of Civil War era Clarysville Hospital on display
A large framed color lithograph depicting Clarysville U S A General Hospital Cumberland is presented to the Washington County Free Library by W Frank Munn of 137 Broadway. It shows 1864 engravers and notes the hospital’s century old buildings, with one remaining near Cumberland. Munn’s father was treated there for Civil War wounds. The oak leaves noted have toothed edges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarysville U.S. A. General Hospital
Cumberland
Washington County Free Library
W.frank Munn
Broadway
Philadelphia
Cumberlain
Munn
Business Meeting Held At Picnic At Snyder's Landing
Thirty five members of the Business and Professional Women's Club attended an annual picnic at The Nuthatch summer home of Mrs. Lynn Keller Snyder's Landing. Mrs. Keller chaired the hostess committee. Miss Grace Bowman was elected recording secretary. Mrs. Stonebraker was named delegate to the national convention in New York City July 14 to 18. Miss Gladys Poole to represent the state federation. New chairmen named for next year include Education Mrs. Rachel Baylor Finance Miss Katherine Stouffer Health Miss Jane Hoffmeier International Relations Mrs. Henry Holzapfel Legislation Mrs. Betty Winn Membership Miss Mable Burger Program Miss Poole Public Affairs Miss Grove Publications Miss Thelma Massack Radio Mrs. Jacob Yoder Bulletin Editor Miss Richardson Hostess Mrs. Eleaner Paulsgrove Parliamentarian Mrs. Keller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Stonebraker
New York City
Gladys Poole
Rachel Baylor
Nance
Katherine Stouffer
Jane Hoffmeier
Henry Holzapfel
Betty Winn
Mable Burger
Miss Poole
Miss Grove
Thelma Massack
Jacob Yoder
Miss Richardson
Eleaner Paulsgrove
Keller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Zeigler
Captain Martin
WAC
Jase
Lechler
Locklad
Leiter Brothers
Lon
McPhail Paint
Cait Meno
Charles A. Basehear
E. Q. Schulenberger
Catherine Shulenberger
Robert Shulenberger
Virginia Avenue
Williamsport
Earl S. Keller
Camp Crowder
Mrs. Keller
Camp Reynolds
Frank Bailey
Eileen Morris
John
Lois Bailey
Doris G. Bailey
Navy Medical Center
Bethesda
Hazel Pitman
Herbert Domer
Sarah Hawbaker
Caton Hill
North Avenue
Frank Miller
Lynn Keller
Snyder’s Landing
J. Albert Hawken
Katherine Bowser
F. L. Earnshaw
Tom Maley
Leonard Hall
Leonardtown
M. R. Maley
Potomac Avenue
Frank Payne Stevenson
Nancy Cahill
Clearspring
Benjamin Lefever
Wil Hamewort
Blanche A. Martin
McDowell Avenue
Bernice E. Trimmer
Chestnut Street
David L. Fisher
Waynesboro
Ellen &. Petre
Maugansville
Harry Smith
Carrolton Avenue
David V. Downin
William H. Lynch
Satem Avenue
Howard S. Kaylor
West Irvin Avenue
May I. Nicklas
Greencastle
Gladys V. Bowder
Mary E. Hespelhorn
Eastles Street
George Hutzell
Boonsboro
Jane I. Lacrey
Thelma R. Peterson
Spruce Street
C. B. Provard
Greenmount Avenue
Martha Kitzmiller
Calvert Apartments
George H. Kitzmiller, Jr
Kittanning
Sgt
LeRoy Metz
Fort Bragg
N. C
Mrs. Metz
Mrs. Herbert Adams
Pearl “Kerdy
South Potomacc Street
Sara F. Summers
U. S
James M. Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami
Pla
Victor P. Clark
Norfolk, Va
Clarence H. Clark
Harry E. Raffensberger
Hagerstown Maytag Co
Potomac Street
Peore
Izes
Miss Green
Mr. Powers
West Washington St
Hill & Dale
Bible’s Sexe Haderstowr
H.L. Mills
Miss Fox
Metz
Miss Kuhn
Frederick County
Woodbury
Foreign Service
Funkstown Vacation Bible School
Moe
Americas
Gale
Little Princess
Ware
Frederic’s Permanents
Itt
Machinetree
Mary Jane Hopkins
Clearspring High School
Fort George G. Meade
St. Mary’s
Fleisher’s
Women’s Hats
L. & B. Hat Shop
Northeast Gov. Public Square
Vinit Glick’s & Complete
Kreider & Ephrata
Glick’s Shoe Store
Ww, Washington &T
Helene Gurtis
ZOTOS
Anthony
America
Yunk
Koon
Fern
Buy
Ron
Yank
Hoffman
N. Potomac St
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