Y M C A Centennial Observed in Hagerstown
The 1844 founding of the Young Men's Christian Association by George Williams in London spurred a global movement. Tonight Hagers town joins about 10 000 YMCAs in 68 countries to mark the centennial of that first gathering and its shift from spiritual aims to education and recreation for young men.
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England
George Williams
Young Men's Christian Association
Williams
London
Young Men’s Christian Association
Y.M.C.A
Hagerstown
Young Association
M.C.A
YMCA History Expands Beyond Religion Worldwide
The Y M C A grew from a narrowly religious society to a global movement with 23 degree granting colleges and expansion into education and athletics. Since 1851 it spread worldwide, reaching 5,000 associations in 32 countries by 1894 and adding Bolivia and Paraguay recently as it plans post war expansion.
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Y.M.C.A
Y’s
Montreal
Boston
George Williams
Bolivia
Paraguay
Sharpsburg Church Plans Rededication
At a Sharpsburg meeting the Trinity Lutheran Church rededication committee elected Rev. William E. Wade as chairman. Pew and altar furniture have arrived, chime system nearly finished, with work starting toward completion. The week of dedication runs from Sunday Sept 10 at 2 30 pm with Dr Keller of the Maryland Synod speaking, nightly programs planned, closing with Dr Wade and Holy Communion on Sept 17.
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Rededication Committee
Trinity Lutheran Church
Sharpsburg
William E. Wade
D. D
Wade
Maryland Synod
Dr. Keller
Holy
Rotary District May Be Divided Into Areas
At the Waynesboro district assembly Albert S. Schmidt announced a tentative plan to split the 180th Rotary District into three areas so a district governor can visit each club earlier in the year. Letters urging club action before July 1, 1944 will be mailed to 94 clubs, with final action by Rotary International.
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Rotary International
Waynesboro
Albert S. Schmidt
Schmidt
Starching Cotton Slip Covers For Dresser Skirts
Lightweight cotton slip covers for vanity dressers stay fresher longer and resist wrinkles when lightly starched during laundering. The tip suggests a gentle starching approach to preserve fabric texture and appearance.
Playsuit and Suspenser Skirt Pattern Ad
Advertisement for a playsuit and suspender skirt pattern No 2420 requiring 3 4 yards of 35 inch fabric. Offers pattern with sewing guide and color Summer Fashion Book with 175 styles. Price 15 cents or 10 cents with pattern plus 2 cents mailing. Pattern Dept Hagerstown Daily Mall 121 Wisth St New York NY 11.
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Hagerstown Daily Mall
Wisth St
iNew York
Service notes from World War II air and naval personnel
Various military family updates and promotions from World War II era records. Includes Marines and Navy officers, Army air corps enlistment and furloughs, naval flight training graduations, and servicemen from Lincoln Nebraska to Corpus Christi Texas. Details mention promotions to corporal and lieutenant, postings in the Pacific and Alaska, and family notices in Williamsport and Burlington.
Dear Betty Brainerd Responds To A Troubled Reader
In a 1930s column, Betty Brainerd advises a 16 year old mother seeking lawful steps. The reader asks how to marry D to legitimize a child while C, her first husband, is absent. Brainerd urges hiring a reputable lawyer, pursuing divorce, and cautions about bigamy and legitimacy. The note also mentions soap production and Mammoth Cave records.
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Betty Brainerd
Tuskegee pilots begin primary flight training era
Mr and Mrs Charles Walker of West Bethel street report their son has completed pre flight training at the Tuskegee Army Air Field and is assigned to Moton Field Tuskegee Institute Ala to begin primary flight training Second Lieut Charles Titus Shifter son of Mr and Mrs Llubert I Shiffer of 428 Virtue graduated from the Forces Navigation School Marcos Texas a unit of AAF Central Flying Training Mand The new address of F Ward 07042157 Maint AAB Ardmore Oklahoma
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M. A. Weigand
George Street
Phc. W. Douglas Weigand
Marine Corps
Pacific Fleet
Charles Walker
West Bethel Street
Tuskegee Army Air Field
Moton Field
Tuskegee Institute
Ala
Maint
Ardmore
Oklah
Special Services At Orchard Ridge Church
Orchard Ridge Church of God held a special prayer and honor service for armed forces, led by evangelist A. W. Frazer with pastor Clyde May assisting. The event raised funds for flags and featured poetry readings by Mrs. Ida Bain and Mrs. Joseph Pittman, with music by local performers. Father’s Day will be observed there June 18 with speaker Melvin Hawhaker as pastor Rev. W. F. Murray is absent.
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Orchard Ridge Church of God
A. W. Frazer
Clyde May
Chambersburg
United States
Ida Bain
Joseph Pittman
Harris Trumpower
Ellywood Keefer
Keefer
Mercersburg
Orchard Ridge Church
W. F. Murray
Samples Manor Church of God
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Berlin
Stars and Stripes
Hitler
Atlantic Wall
the Nicodemus National Bank
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America
U. S. Marines
Buglars
Seee
Chenette Bene
Beyer
Zimmerman
Mackie Weesess
Bennett Seseee
Bennett
Marianna Army Air Field
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Newman
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Lincoln, Nebraska
Harold F. Itmeyer
Fort Snelling
Minn
Cleveland Avenue
Harold
Fairchild
Burlington
Nellie Beasley
Edward Beasley
Williamsport
Camp Peary, Va
Beasle Protter
Seabees
Wayne H. Kershner
Corpus Christi
Texas
James Whitman Shank
Harry C. Shank
Keedysville
Naval Air Training Center
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
University of Maryland
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At.c
Alaska
George Sowers
Lincoln Avenue
George R. Walker
Madison Ave
New York City
New York
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Charles Titus Shifler
Ail McCormick
Rg Money
Purt Vane Extee
Lessee
Cury
Bank
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Self Service Market Cor, N. Leenst & Randolph
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Courtley
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