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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Drexel Institute of Technology
Philadelphia
Sarah Jane Binkley
Sumit Avenue
James Creese
Drexel
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