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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1940

Page

3

Miss Hook Weds Mr Crossley In Noon Church Ceremony

Miss Eula Hook of this city and Mr Evan Crossley of Plainfield New Jersey married at St John’s Episcopal Church under Rev J Walter Byron. The ceremony featured pink marquisette gowns bouquets pink roses and white flowers. The couple plans a Nutley New Jersey residence with Crossley continuing as a practicing attorney.

Miss Hook Mr. Crossley Marr Eula Hook Evan Meansland Crossley Plainfield N. J Walter Byron Stebl St. John’s Episcopal Church Ror A. McMichael Edwin C. Hock Janet Mowrer Laura Coston Stuart Thompson Round Brook N.J Edwin A. Hook Philadelphia Elmer N. Funkhouser Russell F. W Coblume Oxford Nutley Crossley Oxford University Is Crossley Hans Lecher Ryron West Ray Kiettle Arthur Ticknor Margaret Koonz Mies Kathering Ticknor McCausland Arthur Spammer Fred Pausch Donald Miller Jackson Waters Melbourne Stevenson Mra A. B. Sutton J. J. Robinson Olive Robinson John K. Kour Kate Waters Barbour Baltimore Paul Blakeley Tluckemin Noo Russell Smith Cambridge Mass T Stuart Thompson Bronk Antony Shahira Meadville Pass Mise Eleaner Wrizhi Pawtucket BR. I James McCarthy Auburn RB. I BE. Bissell Bae

Endeavor Society Party On Thursday

The Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church held a swimming party at the Municipal pool on Thursday afternoon with a picnic supper afterward in the adjoining park. In the evening the group gathered at Anns Ethel Kobier's home for games and refreshments. Attendees included Mary Rogers Helen Crster Anne Bondurant Emma Twyford Winifred Wise Phyllis Clem Neilie Crawford Gladys Ahshire Zoe Noon Betty South Elaine Vat Harold Custer William Lowe Jack McFadden and the Rev Dr and Mrs William Hess Miss Margaretta Gordon and others.

Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church Municipal Pool Anss Gladys Ahshire Zoe Noon Betty South Elaine Mary Vat Harry Rogers Harold Reed Custer Wiliam Lowe Jack McFadden William S. Hess George Twrford Margaretta Gordon

Shower for Mrs Ahalt Honors Miss Nellia Rudy

Teachers of the Primary Department of St John s Lutheran church held a pink and white themed surprise shower on Thursday at Mrs Edward Oswald s Terrace home honoring Mrs Hurena Ahalt nee Rudy who recently married. Guests included Mrs Join Martin Mrs Ned Martin B Lakin Mrs George Soh Fantheiter Mrs Robert Carten the Misses Betty arms Julia Whiteter Alice Jang Sowers Mary Grosaniekla Lydia Shilling and lic ten Shilling.

St. John's Lutheran Church Tia Edward Oswald Hurena Ahalt Nellia Rudy Join Martin Ned Martin B. Lakin George So H Fantheiter

Joint C D A Installation Event Noted in City

On Tuesday evening at 7 50 o'clock the Catholic Daughters of America joint installation will be held by the Vanedgh and Hagerstown Courts. New officers will be installed at St Marys Parish House in the city by Mrs Catherine Beredatf of Washington district deputy. A social session with Juffin, MM John PD Gasper, recently reelected Grand Recent of Carre Hancoth, with head tie county delegation.

Vaneagh Hagerstown Catholic Daughters of America St. Mary's Parist House Catherine Beredatf Washington Juffin John PD Gasper Carre Hancoth

Miss Colvin Weds Mr Travinge in Valley Brethren Church

Mrs. Robert Colvin of Washington Avenue Moonves Mle announces the wedding of her daughter Miss Aliga Vi Calving to Mr Lloyd Travinger son of Mr and Mrs William FL Travinger. The ceremony was May 18 performed by Rev Bridges at the Valley Brethren Church in Winchester. Attending were the bride’s brother and sister.

Robert Colvin Washington Avenue Moonves

Benefit Party To Be Tuesday

A public benefit event is planned for Tuesday with reservations due by Monday afternoon. The gathering aims to support a local cause, with tickets priced at 1495 and a bridge activity starting at noon. Local organizers invite community members to attend.

Meeting And Stag Party Planned For Club Members

The club schedules a Monday evening meeting with entertainment and a river party at Graves elabhaise near the Heremac river. Stag activity is for members only with no charge and a summer dance is planned for later. Notices will be mailed to members.

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Weekend visitors and local residents noted in personals

Mr and Mrs Paul Brakely Jr of Pinekomin New Jersey host family and friends including the Carmans Frances Shoche and Sie in Indianapolis and Berkeley Springs. Many local residents return from travels, weddings, and hospital visits while others prepare for military training at Fort Meade and summer programs at Western Maryland College.

Paul Brakely, Jr Pinekomin, N. J B. B. Coston North Potomac Street CG. Ford Carman Frances, Shoche Sie Carman Ndianapolis Ind Berkeley Sprivas Husk G. Downs, Jr David Crawbaugh, Jr University of Maryland Fort Meade

Junior Band Plans Summer Concert Series at YMCA Park

The YMCA Band under conductor Medwin C Partridge announces a series of summer concerts at YMCA Park starting July 3 and July 7 with additional dates in August. The band, of about 100 members ages 9 to 18, rehearsed through winter and will perform in two groups with plans for community dance events. Instruments may be provided to learners, and applicants may apply at the YMCA on Thursday at 6:99 PM.

Ticetoy Medwin C. Partridge Y Park Dane Hind Stil Wer Martridge Shania MG C. al

Couple Wed In Philadelphia At Twenty Ninth Street Church

Miss Marie Johnston Wamilton and Clinton William Stevens wed Thursday at 4 PM in Twenty Ninth Street Methodist Church Philadelphia with Rev Gladstone Homper officiating. The bride wore pale pink crepe and orchids. The couple will reside at 2623 West Lehigh Avenue after a short wedding trip.

Twenty-Ninth Street Methodist Church Philadelphia Marie Johnston Wamilton Mamie Cooper Hamilton Clinton William Stevens William Stevens Gladstone Holm Ruth Stevens John Callahan Mary Draper Misa June Schneider Wiliam Stevens West Lehigh Avenue

Children’s Day program at Washington Square Church

The annual Children’s Day program titled The Enchanted Garden will be presented tomorrow night in the social hall of Washington Square Methodist Church. The Sunday School classes will perform a musical fantasy with numerous solo and group parts staged in scenes including the Queen of Beauty and a Ship of Dreams.

Washington Square Methodist Church Carmen McDermott Jean Ritter Dorothy Snyder Lorraing McGowan Connie Shambaugh Jory Logan Cathering Shaw Jackie Warrenfeltz Charles Spaulding Helen Snapp Joyee Eyler Carol Bowers Janice ¥Iergie Mildred Shaws Doris Cunningham Judy Warrenfeltz Sara Dane Lane Jimmy Nsminger Troward Weaver Nancy Barnhart Charles Delauney Helen Jaccobs Lorralta McGowan Charles Dalawney Denis Thurston Nancy Kriz Norma Jean French Yvonne Spalding Honard Weaver Peggy Wharton Stelen Harshman Tempe Toms Harriet Back Peggy Kipe Lloyd Spalding Gladys Snodderly Lois Montgomery Mae Smith Patricia Bowers Queen of Beauty Morethy Thurston Vireginia Shupp Martha Barnhill Corrine Grooms Laverna Sullivan Hilda Sullivan Catherine Hastings Catherine Hoover Beauty Nate Mary Shoup Virginia Shupp

Coming Events Listing for June and July

June to July event roundup lists exhibitions concerts camps dances and gatherings across Fountain Head Club Catoctin National Park and Chamber of Commerce notices. Highlights include the Second Annual Exhibit by Uneerstawn Society of Artists, Municipal Band concert, Camp Peniel YY MC A girls camp, Symphony Orchestra Week opening dinner, Red Cross benefit dance and supper dances, and the annual picnic with Christ Reformed reception.

Jhune Uneerstawn Society of Artists Station Muunicipal Band Camp Peniel MC. A Anne Tel2 Forel Mexander Benett Inncheen Red Cross Fountain Head Chih

Daily Chronicle Sidelights: Curious Local Anecdotes and War Echoes

A collage of small town vignettes marks a week with vivid scenes. Mrs Suder finds a four legged chick, a West Washington dime shop buzzes with customers, and church decor and hay fever loom. A waitress seeks consent before sweeping, railroads offer vacations on credit, and a teen roars over a car. Phone etiquette, an air conditioned soda shop, and Archibald Rutledge poems color Tuesday. Wednesday recalls Fresh Air child Gracie and war talk, plus a curious cure scam. Thursday shifts to kitchen mishaps, cow obstruction, hospital redecorations, and a note on perfect musical pitch for bed rods. Friday features breezy streets, bridesmaids’ thorned roses, a Jefferson Street bee swarm, and a reader’s jab at Winchell.

Henry Suder Indian Springs West Washington Street Jefferson, Street Cleveland Avenue Jefferson Street Winchell

Garden Party Hosts and Prize Winners at Precious Stone Bowling Club

A garden party hosted by the Precious Stone Bowling Club at Mrs. Merrill Hayes home on Oak Hill Avenue featured decorated rooms, supper for thirty three guests, and a lively games session. Prizes went to Virginia Renner and Katharine Garver with a door prize to Helen Howard. Attendees included numerous local women. The article also notes that the mouth of the Niger River in Africa remained undiscovered by modern explorers until 1830.

Precious Stone Bowling Club Merrill Hayes Oak Hill Avenue Inwen Virginia Renner Katharine Garver Helen Howard Mesdames Emma Snyder Frances Swartz Dorothy Meredith Virginia Clopper Minerva Ward Mildred Harrell Niger River Africa

Leadership Course Begins On Monday

Sixteen members of Emmanuel United Brethren Church Summit avenue and Howard street depart Monday for Camp Penn at Lebanon Valley College Annville Pa to join the summer leadership training school run by the United Brethren Conference Board of Christian Education Dr Holdcraft chairs the faculty and curriculum committee Names include Kath leen Huffer Jane Hendricks Pauline Nanamaker Annabelle Decker Lucile Decker Ellen Stouffer Hazel Stouffer Miriam Holdcraft Rachel Holdcraft Mary Ruth Gossard Janet Benedict Louise Watts Earl Brown Raymond Harrison Charles Morrison Jr and Pastor Paul E Holdcraft The event marks the sixth year with nearly three hundred registered last year.

Emmanuel United Brethren Church Summit Avenue Howard Street Annville Board of Christian Education Conference of the United Brethren Church Lebanon Valley College Camp Penn Emmanuel Church Kathleen Huffer Jane Hendricks Pauline Nanamaker Annabelle Lucile Decker Ellen Hazel Stouffer Miriam Rachel Holdcraft

Party Today for Bride Entertainment in Breathedsville

Miss Kathleen Huffman hosted a dessert bridge party at her Breathedsville home to honor Miss Margaret Kohler ahead of her June 22 wedding to Mr. Robert Fenn Towson. The "hearts and flowers" theme featured old fashioned bouquets and heart shaped pastel ice treats. Guests included Mrs. Towson and Mr. Towson's relatives along with numerous friends and the Kotler sisters.

Kathleen Huffman Breathedsville Margaret Kohler Robert Fenn Towson Robert F. Towson John Roessner Elliott Roulette Samuel Troupe Hugh George John

Mrs George Hosts Bridge Party and Shower Honor Mrs Glen Boyer

Mrs George entertained at a bridge party and shower Friday evening honoring Mrs Glen Boyer at Fountain Head Heights. Prizes went to Mrs William Holland Mrs Boyer and Mrs Clyde Anders. Remaining guests included Mesdames Berkenbaugh Roulette Coffman McSherry Snook and Selser with a pink and blue color scheme. A Loyal Temperance Legion was organized in Keelysville Friday at the Haynes home with Dorine Haynes as president Betty Younkins vice president and a slate of officers. The group is directed by Lena Mades. next meeting set for Friday June 21 at 2 pm on the school grounds.

Hugh George Fountain Head Heights Glen Boyer William Holland Boyer Clyde Anders Mesdames Joseph Berkenbaugh Elliott Roulette Landis Coffman Fred McSherry Maurice Snook Walter Selser Legion Temperance Legion Keelysville Edward Haynes Dorine Haynes Betty Younkins Virginia Haynes Geneva Youkins Betty Tones Lena Mades

Delegates Leave Monday For Short Course Largest Group Ever From County

Washington County sends a record 46 women to the University of Maryland Short Course next week. Delegates depart Monday at 1 p.m. from the Extension Service building for a week of study and activities. Visitors’ Day is Thursday with the keynote address by Mrs Ruth Bryan Owen Rohde on Opening Doors to Women. The Fiesta of Nations occurs Thursday evening with seventeen local participants and violinist Mason Bell of Clearspring. Five county women graduate this year and another will receive an eight year pin. Delegates include numerous club members from Beaver Creek Cavetown Clearspring Dry Run Halfway Higetts Keadysville Lappans Leitersburg Rohrersville Williamsport and Hagerstown with many local residents named.

Washington County University of Maryland Ruth Bryan Owen Rohde Mason Bell Clearspring Emma Green M. Bthomas Sara Brown W. R. Guster D. A. Kirk I. ©. Martin Beaver Creek Mesdames C. Fal Starizimau Ruth Hertel Howard Poe John Marshal Frank Welty Carl Whitmore Robert G. Sulanke Lillian Poe Helen Grossnickle Cavetown A. S. Geis Jesse Fishack Lula Clark Ezra Baker Carrie Kretzer M. B. Thomas Lappans Mollie Daugherty Milanway Jinkins Willam Mumma Leitersburg Paul Butterbaugh Ethel Dayhoff Leroy Ruth Joseph M. Shuck Howard Strack Rohrersville Ray Rohrer

Miss Glover Is Guest of Honor at Surprise Shower

Regina Glover was entertained at her Hast avenue home on Thursday evening with a surprise birthday handkerchief shower hosted by friends. Refreshments were served in the garden for guests including Catherine Karn Audrey DeGrange Margaret Fry Anna Jane Fry Anna Lee Hammond Doris Weagley Phyllis Weagley Mabel Winger Carrie Massey Dorothy Baker Frances Rudolph Helen Ariz Mary Wolfinger Betty Reeves Latimer Ford Jr all of Hagerstown and Waynesboro.

Regina Glover Hast Avenue Catherine Karn Audrey DeGrange Margaret Anna Jane Fry Anna Lee Hammond Doris Phyllis Weagley Mabel Winger Carrie Massey Dorothy Baker Frances Rudolph Helen Ariz Hagerstown Mary Wolfinger Betty Reeves Latimer Ford, Jr Waynesboro

Marriage Licenses Listed From Various Counties

A list of individuals and partners licensed to marry, including Robert Anderson of Troy and Catherine V. Smith of Hancock, with ages ranging from 18 to 49, and couples from Hagerstown Clearspring Plainfield and nearby towns. The notice names participants like Dorothy M. Steager, Evan M. Crossley, Mary E. Hook, Wilbur P. Shry, Helen Y. Houck, George B. Cash Jr, Jane Foltz, and more, reflecting a bulk public marriage license record.

Robert Anderson Troy Catherine V. Smith Hancock Ralph D. Myers Mercersborg Dorothy M. Steager Chambersburg Evan M. Crossley Plainfield N. C Mary E. Hook Hagerar Town Wilbur P. Shry Hagerstown Helen Y. Houck Clearspring George B. Cash, Jr H. Jane Foltz David I. Byrd Mamie M. Osborne Milford IL Chapman Blanche Bird Harold B. Shaw Water Falls Virginia FH. Elliott Greencastle Dudley C. Huffman Sarah J. Schindel Funkstown Homer W. Carhart Washington Julia M. Holzapfel

Rosemary Dodd to Harold Grimsley Engagement

Mrs. Monta Dodd of 921 Oak Hill Avenue announces her daughter Rosemary engagement to Harold FE Grimsley, son of Mr and Mrs John D Grimsley of 527 Summit Avenue. The wedding is planned in the near future.

Monta Dodd Oak Hill Avenue Rosemary Harold FE. Grimsley John D. Grimsley Summit Avenue

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Endeavor Society Fleisher Glick Shoe Store Washington St Women’s Hats L. & B. Hat Shop N. E. Cor. Publia Squars Mrs. Ahalt Edward Oswald, Jr C.D. A Miss Colvin MR. Travinger M. €. Tiamiton Frank Tinstrant Pisiladetpnia Misserie Finmilton Clinton W. Ste Rn Eblers Towson J. F. Eners West Wilson Boulevard Herman Max Schiebel Durham N.C Doris Wertz Broadway Hilda Eichelberger Mitchell Avenue Washington County Hospital Robert Evans, Jr Sharpsbur Pike Bruce Cline August Lowman Sharpsburg Mrn Mise Jean. Lumm Winchester LC. Reeder Mapleville Philip Gilbert Drv Harm Vy Evans Morley Parkway Jean Tenney Madison Willins J. Forney Young, Jr Marsh Pike Lehigh University Infantry Reserve John Peah South Potom Rs Street Seistekios Cing Taare Bowman T Ie Kis West Sile We Tylvale Ralph GC. Morgan Fort George CG. Monde Mas Ruby Yost Frances Mildred Perham New York City Tiny Weyld Calvert Norfolk Naval Flospitat Portsnmgih Meri Neynelaw WR Dtarp Raymond 2D. Arvely Mandiy Havana Cuba Ale Sowers Miss Harshman Viestay Western Maryland College Igiety Ston City Park Resere Institution of Higher Tea Te" Univ Y San Marcos Por Marie Hamilton Mr. Stevens Washington Square Diary Mrs Archibald Rutledge, Sr Bride St. James School Gracie New York Europe Merrill Hays S. Potomac St Wgers Hagerstown Laundry Miss Huffman Miss Kohler Mrs. George Hildah Clopper Bernice Gantz Williamsport C. M. Potterfisid Norman McCardell Ardath Martin I. G. Martin Miss Glover Karen Olson Penn Hall Conservatory of Music Chambersburg, Pa Nicodemus National Bank Maryland
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