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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1946

Page

2

Social Club Personal Notes From Washington County

Local society column lists major operation at Washington County Hospital for Alvine F Travinger and arrivals visiting relatives including Mrs Lyon Fuller and Lieut Fuller. Also covers funeral of J Parker Steen and numerous hospital discharges and birthdays with births of Richard Leslie Shrader and Terry Lee Logan.

Alvine F. Travinger West Franklin Street Washington County Hospital Alvey L. Shrader Washington Avenue Richard Leslie Shrader Margaret Donegan Richard Logan Summit Avenue Terry Lee Logan Doris Young

Past Noble Grands Elect Officers And Debut Engagement

The Past Noble Grands of Mary Young Rebeccah Lodge No 9 met at Mrs Ida Myers home on Guileford avenue. Officers were elected with Ruth Ridge replaced by Carrie Murray as president Emma Long named vice president Edith Dorman secretary Nannette Patterson treasurer. Kathleen McClelland and Harold L Smith announce engagement Kathleen is Hagerstown High School class of 1942 and Lan Kenau Hospital School of Nursing graduate. Smith, discharged from the Army, works for Western Maryland Railroad.

Mary Young Rebeccah Lodge No. 9 Ida Myers Guileford Avenue Edith Dorman Nettie K. Hartle Myers Ruth Ridge Carrie Murray Emma Long Nannette Patterson Lelia Rodgers Kathleen McClelland Ira C. McCleland Philadelphia Harold L. Smith Ihay Smith Hagerstown

Navy Mothers Club Social Meeting Planned at Finfrock Home

The Navy Mothers Club will hold a social meeting at Mrs. Catherine Finfrock’s home at 425 Liberty Street on Thursday evening. The program includes bingo and refreshments. All members are invited to attend.

Navy Mothers Club Catherine Finfrock Liberty Street

Miss Gambrill Weds Lt. Bowers at All Saints Church

Eleanor Cartwright Gambrill daughter of Mr and Mrs James H Gambrill Hr and Lt Grayson Hunter Rowers Jr US Army Air Corps son of Mr and Mrs G Hunter Rowers exchanged vows at 6 30 pm Saturday in a single ring ceremony at All Saints Episcopal Church Frederick Readings and attendants included Miss Blanche Gambrill Frederick sister of the bride and bridesmaids from Frederick and Pottstown. The reception followed at the bride’s Rockwell Terrace home. Mrs Bowers a Hood College graduate and graduate of Frederick High School. Lt Rowers a graduate of Mercersburg Academy and West Point appointment noted.

All Saints’ Episcopal Church Frederick Eleanor Cartwright Gambrill James H. Gambrill Grayson Hunter Rowers U. S. Army Air Corps G. Hunter Virginia Lane William P. Lane Hagerstown Blanche Gambrill E Mason Hendrickson Theresa T. Mathias Susan May Lane Ann Brandenburg Adeline Lingaker Pottstown Charles Richard Bowers Mrs. Gambrill Henry T. Wade Rockwell Terrace Bowers Frederick High School Hood College Lieutenant Bowers Mercersbore Academy Princeton University U. S. Military Academy West Point

Miss Kathleen Mose Weds R C Howard in Quiet Trinity Ceremony

Miss Kathleen Mose daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Mose Sr of Sharpsburg wed Robert C Howard son of Mr and Mrs R T Howard also of Sharpsburg in a single ring ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Church. Officiant Dr Wilson P Ard. The couple reside in Hagerstown after Howard's Navy discharge.

Trinity Lutheran Church Kathleen Mose Lester Mose Sharpsburg Robert €. Howard R. T. Howard Wilson P. Ard Marjorie Cronise Fof Christian , Miller Howard Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Navy Hagerstown

Picnic marks end of TO HAVE PICNIC Jobs Daughters spring

Jobs Daughters wrap up spring activities with a picnic and final meeting. Straw ride to Braddock Heights departs Masonic Temple at 1 30 p m Tuesday June 18. In case of rain, outing moves to Friday. Final meeting set for Thursday evening at 7 p m Officers meet Monday at 7 30 p m to prepare. Organization plans summer inactivity.

Jobs Braddock Heights Masonic Temple

Miss Stouffer Weds Oscar H Bryan At First Baptist

Mrs Louise Koontz announces the marriage of her sister Leora Virginia Stouffer to Oscar Henry Bryan on June 10 at First Baptist Church with Rev Paul B Watlington officiating. The bride wore pastel blue dress with black accessories and red and white rosebud corsage. Mrs Koontz was her sister’s only attendant. The couple, both employed by Fairchild Aircraft Corporation.

Mra Louise Koontz Leora Virginia Stouffer Oscar Henry Bryan First Baptist Church Paul B. Watlington Koents Mrs. Bryan The Fairchild Aircraft Corporation

Miss Tosten And Isaac Shank Wed

The wedding of Miss Dorothy Jean Toston to Mr. Isaac H. Shank took place at St John’s Reformed Church Clearspring with Rev. J Wade Huffman officiating. The ceremony featured nuptial music, lilies, and a seed pearl tiara bridal headpiece with a shower bouquet.

Dorothy Jean Toston Mik Prey Tosten Jam E. Toston Aig Isaac H. Shank Isaac EB. Shank Big Spring St. John’s Re Clearspring J. Wade Huffman Ethel Widmyer Hosmer Bance Richard W. Bombérget Lamcaster Jane N. Snyder Donald H. Newkirk Hancock Elizabeth Neumyer Charmain Ronald Shank Harry E. Toston William E. Toston Clearspring High School

Banquet Fortunes Told At Hotel Patterson

The Young Girls Guild of the Benevola United Brethren Sunday School taught by Mrs. J A Long held its annual Secret Sisters banquet at the Hotel Patterson Friday evening. Attendees included Clarence Foltz and Mesdames J A Long Annabelle Baker Kathleen Newcomer Jane Baker Jane Stouffer Elfieta Reeder Elizabeth Socks Frances Coulter Geraldine Baker Marie Baker Elsie Doub Charlotte Ridenour Catherine Ford Rosalie Thomas Ruth Stockslager and Misses Julia Dusing Margaret Fisher Frances Summers Elizabeth Gouker Rebecca Baker. Many lovely gifts were exchanged.

Young Girls Guild The Benevola United Brethren Sunday School J. A. Long Secret Sisters Hotel Patterson Clarence Foltz Annabelle Baker Kathleen Newcomer Jane Baker Jane Stouffer Elfieta Reeder Elizabeth Socks Frances Coulter Geraldine Baker Marie Baker Elsie Doub Charlotte Ridenour Catherine Ford Rosalie Thomas Ruth

Record of Licensed Weddings Surges in Washington County

In the first five months of the year 1946 Washington County issued 1526 marriage licenses, more than twice the 772 licenses from January to May 1945. By May 31, 1946, 120 licenses had been granted, the highest weekly total this year. Many licenses involved divorced individuals or underage applicants with parental consent, reflecting a trend following graduation. The list names numerous couples from Hagerstown and surrounding areas, including Harold Frisch and Zola Cronise, Milton Lushbaugh and Mattie Calandrelle, Vernon Koontz and Dorothy Kline, and others from nearby towns such as Waynesboro, Martinsburg, and Berkeley Springs. A fragment at the end notes to polish brass or metal door knockers after cleaning.

Washington County Court House Court House Blaster Harold Frisch Hagerstown Zola Cronise Milton H. Lushbaugh Mattie L. Calandrelle Vernon M. Koontz Frederick Dorothy M. Kline Edward H. Kipe Janet L. Trowne Anthony J. Wojelechowski Pittabaugh Catherine Swope John T. Anderson Willport Peggy M. Zimmerman Williamsport Herbert M. Clark Wanda Welch Security Preston P. Shupp Big Springs Patricia A. Rowland Clearspring Thomas G. Brashears Sharpsburg Mable H. Turner Harold E. Churchey Eva V. Zombro Shepherdstown Clark A. McIntyre Berkeley Springs W. Va Mary C. Myiers Hancock Raymond D. Williams Eunice D. Cook Ruben BR. Smith Smithsburg Frances F. Friesh Waynesboro Robert W. Kershner Betty A. Gruber Marvin S. Fox Mavert E. Weaver Robert L. Grubb, Jr Phyllis A. Henneberger Ray E. DeVault Phyllis J. Kuodle Edwin L. Atwood Burkettsville Elizabeth E. King Paul D. Kitchen Hazel P. Lowery Paul M. Fryer Iris J. Wiebel Harvey G. Nye Bernice L. Wade Lexington Robert A. Law Sarah A. Russell David K. Horst Paramount F. Arlene Whitmore Donald E. May Florence M. White Winchester Oliver C. Dickinson Shiloh N. J Edith A. Spahr James J. Hines Violet I Clingerman Robert L. Martin Audrey L. Miller Greencastle

Miss Harbaugh Weds Lynde Zecher in Quiet Morning Ceremony

Miss Eleanor Harbaugh of this city and Lynde B Zecher of Smithsfur were quietly married in the morning at the ceremony. The couple received best wishes from Winslow and Burded. They plan a short honeymoon and will reside in SanI where they will begin their new life together.

Eleanor Harbaugh Lynde B. Zecher Smuithsfur Winslow Broadway Busifn Sani

Miss Betty Aust to Wed G L Smith

Miss Betty Aust and G L Smith announce their engagement. Aust, educated at local high school, recently finished Army service with 37 months overall and 25 overseas. Smith, from Mr. Smith’s family, planned for a late summer wedding in Washington.

Betty G. L. Smith Elty J Smith Win High School Lenoir Riyatc Haseen Ts. Army

Miss Ida L Heachlander to Wed June 29

Mr and Mrs Fiden G Heachlander of Greencastle issue invitations for the marriage of their daughter Ida L to Join E Youngs at a Lutheran church. The couple have ties to Penn sechers College and World War II era hosiery business.

Fiden G. Heachland Greencastle Ida L E. Youngs Ea Youngs F Young W. Wes Gradu Pennsechers College Ety

Local Women Attend College Course Includes Ardath Martin

Many local women are attending the college course at Coliots Park with Ardath Martin, home demonstrator agent, among the participants. The piece notes American cross word word-cross history and cites a New York Sunday World publication from December 1813 as context.

M. Kellar Wits Aevanged ReMinnos Wets Ai Fi Simith Piast Iocul Wees Ardath Martin Agen New York Sunday World

Oil Burning Boiler Burner Units Ready for Steam Heat

Compact summary notes oil burning boiler burner units complete and available for steam heating use. Built for efficient work in existing steam systems, these units promise reliable heat and straightforward installation for commercial or residential applications.

Fresh Air Fund Plans a Fuller 1946 Program for Children

The Fresh Air Fund recalls wartime disruptions and outlines plans for a bigger 1946 effort. In 1945 only 270 of 340 Friendly Towns were active as many hosts served in war work. organizers urge more hosts in Washington County and surrounding areas to provide vacations for tenement children, promising renewed support and outreach.

Tribune Fresh Air Fund Maryland Virginia West Virginia Atlantic States Maine Trie Fund Washington County Doverty

Recent Graduate Wins State Senatorial Scholarship

Louis James a 1948 Angerstown High School graduate won the Senatorial Scholarship to Washington College announced by State Senator Allen T Myers. His 80 on the competitive exam was among the state’s highest scores. The award covers tuition room board lab fees and books. Louis is the son of Mr and Mrs Louis James Sr of the Moller Apartments Santarenne. Results for other colleges scholarships in the state were not yet received.

Louis James Angerstown High School Washington College Allen T. Myers Jamies Louis Moller Apartments Santarenne

Drexel Institute grants degrees at fifty fifth commencement

At Drexel Institute of Technology in Philadelphia, Sarah Jane Binkley, 444 Sumit Avenue, earned a bachelor of library science as part of 202 graduates receiving diplomas. Dr. James Creese, president, presented the degrees. A Bible word count is cited: 3,586,489 letters and 773,680 words.

Drexel Institute of Technology Philadelphia Sarah Jane Binkley Sumit Avenue James Creese Drexel

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