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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1944

Page

2

Wedding Tonight in Funkstown Saint Pauls Lutheran Church

Miss Margaret Louise Hoffmaster will marry Charles Edward Schmidt at 7:30 PM in St Pauls Lutheran Church Funkstown with Rev Raymond M Miller officiating. Organist Anna Werrenfeltz will play and Helez Hebb will sing Oh Promise Me and Because. The ceremony includes white garlands and palms, reception at Hotel Hamilton Crystal Room, and a home at 6 Spring Crest Avenue after July 1.

Margaret Louise Hoffmaster Charles Edward Schmidt Ruth Schmidt North Potomac Street Thos. L. Schmidt St. Paul’s Lutheranehurch Funkstown Raymond M. Miller Anna Werrenfeltz Helez Hebb Wasi Charles Guy Hoffmaster Richard B. Hoffmaster Washington, D. C Carl B. Hook Ned H. Kelly C. Guy Hottmaster, Jr Crystal Room Hotel Hamilton Hagerstown Hagerstown Business College Hoffmaster University of Maryland Social Security Board Schmidt Handley High School Winchester Virginia Polytechnical Institute National Biscuit Company Spring Crest Avenue M. A. Dillon Francis Dillon F. A. Bennett J. E B. Hamilton Ann Roberson Richard Hoffmaster Washington Blanche Hoffmaster Pottstown Joseph M. Miller W. H. Cooley Cumberland William King Gaithersburg George Schmidt Cleveland Ohio

Local Personal Notes Highlight Moves and Leaves

Miss Anne Single travels to Baltimore to begin nurse training at St. Agnes Hospital. Mrs. Glenn V. Wilson and her son plan a lengthy visit with Ensign Wilson in Cambridge Massachusetts. Miriam Hofman, local music supervisor, heads home near Baltimore then to New York City for a Columbia University summer program. The Framm siblings plan trips to Camp Airy and Camp Louise, with sisters staying at Cascade. Several residents post for holidays and family visits in Philadelphia and Washington. Recent hospital admissions include Edgar S. Smith and others in Washington County.

Miriam Hofman Baltimore New York City Columbia University Washington County Hospital Lester Bowers North Prospect Street Edgar S. Smith Waynesboro Carolyn C. Andrews Big Pool Connie L. Snodderly State Line Donna L. Catron North Avenue Charles E. Marker Edgemont

Announce births and church service for 4H group

Set and Mrs John L Crawford announce a daughter born at Washington County Hospital on June 21. Corporal and Mrs John Boone of Hagerstown Route 4 announce a son born at Washington County Hospital on June 22. Members of the Smithebore 4 H boys club will attend Christ Reformed Church Cavatown for morning worship at 9 15 Rev Edward J Robinson will base his sermon on matters of interest to 4H youths and a full representation is desired.

John L. Crawford Mulberry Avenue Washington County Hospital John Boone Hagerstown Smithebore 4 H Christ Reformed Church Cavatown Edward J. Robinson

Miss Helen Glick Weds Charles Wobeking in St Marys Mass

Miss Helen Jane Glick daughter of Mrs Helen R Glick Dewey avenue married Charles Wobeking of Baltimore in a 9 am nuptial mass at St Marys Catholic Church The Rev Martin Schmitt officiated Flowers and candles decorated The bride wore ivory satin with lace veil The couple will reside in Baltimore where he works for the Gas Company The bride is a nurse trained at St Agnes and staff at Washington County Hospital

Helen Jane Glick Helen R. Glick Dewey, Avenue Charles Wobeking Baltimore St. Mary’s Catholic Church Martin Schmitt George D. Martin Margaret Glick Francis J. Glick Wobeking Law School University of Baltimore St. Mary's High School St. Agnes Hospital Children’s Hospital Washington Washington County Hospital

Local Couple Wed In Tennessee On June 17

Miss Ruth Louise Thomas and Harold Ray Custer married June 17 at Cumberland Presbyterian Church Chattanooga Tennessee officiated by Rev J Fred Johnson. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Richard A Reichelt from Cleveland Ohio and cadets from Custers squadron. Both graduates of local high school reside in Chattanooga where the groom studies as a cadet in the US Air Force.

Ruth Louise Thomas Harry S. Thomas Harold Ray Custer Willard R. Custer Cedar Lawn Zwrelock Cumberland Presbyterian Church Chattanooga A/S Custer Chatanooga Tenn U.S. Aap

Closing Exercises at St Pauls Methodist Church

Forty eight children enrolled over two weeks with an average daily attendance of forty. The church school closes after Sunday’s regular session on June 25 at 9 30 am with a picnic held today. Mrs H Marsh directed the school, aided by Mrs Howard Spessard Mrs C H Hinrick and staff including Mesdames Cochran Jennings Wyand and Miss Sheldon Mercereau Oliver.

St. Paul's Cc. H. Hinrick William Cochran Pauline Jennings Edmond Wyand Carol Sheldon Grace Mercereau June Oliver

Vesper Services After Washington County 4-H Picnic

The June meeting of the Senior 4-H Council for Washington county will be a picnic supper at Pangiora Park on Sunday June 235 at 6 30 p m followed by vesper services led by Rev Edward J Robinson of Christ Reformed Church Cavetown A brief business session will close the meeting with reports by Virginia Hull and Helen Smith on the Virginia State 4-H meeting They urge full attendance of 82 council members and note a rain date of Sunday July 2 at the same time and place

Washington County Pangiora Park Edward J. Robinson Christ Reformed Church Cavetown Virginia Hull Helen Smith Kenneth Herbst Kenneth Verna Frey Edna Marta Calvin Martz Katharine Walter Bromley Caroline Donald Warrenfelds Florence Hatfield

Little Ship Under Full Sail Named for Juliette Low

A Liberty ship bears the name Juliette Low to honor the Girl Scout founder. The 5S. S. Juliette Low, built in Savannah, Ga, launched in May, christened by Mrs. Samuel C. Lawrence of Charleston, W Va. The ceremony featured a color guard of Girl Scouts whose fathers helped build the ship.

Juliette Low Mrs. Low Girl Scout Movement United States Girl Scout’ Movement Savannah Low Julette Low Samuel C. Lawrence Charleston W. Va

Soldier's Wife Enlists in the Women's Army Corps

Mrs. Ruth Fleet Highbarger, wife of Pvt. Paul G. W Highbarger now stationed in England, enlisted in the Women's Army Corps on Thursday seeking a chauffeur post in the Air Forces. She lives on Frederick road and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank R Fleet of Keedysville. She currently works in the aircraft division of the Station Furniture Company.

Ruth Fleet Highbarger Paul G. W Highbarger England Women’s Army Corps Air Forces Frederick Road Frank R. Fleet Keedysville

Bible School Plans Commencement

This evening at 7 30 diplomas will be presented to a large group of children who have completed the two week course at the vacation Bible school conducted at the Grace Brethren church First and Spruce streets. Attendance has averaged 185 daily this year and most on roll will receive a special attendance prize. Final meeting was a picnic this morning with recitations and singing.

Grace Brethren Church First Spruce Streets L. L. Grubb Mesdames Waldo Stouffer Norman Rottler Paul Hershberger Irene Hershberger Ethel Irving Hayden Fleck Harold Riley Freda Mack Frank Taylor Norman Nordness E. Gerald Reese Robert Finfrock Ruth Zeller Carson Rottler

Easy to Make Frock Pattern with Neck Buttons

Advertisement offers a melting frock pattern with neck to hem buttons and sleeve protection. Requires 41 fabric, 24 yards ruffling, priced 4s for the pattern including sewing guide. Include name address store number and size, send to Pattern Department Hagertown af Mir Mail 121 W 19th Br New York NM for 2c postage.

Hagerstown W. 19Th Br New York

Four New Girl Scouts Invested Thursday

Girl Scouts of Troop 2 were entertained Thursday evening at Mary Gray Schofield home Fountain Head Heights. Alts Dorothy Bussard conducted the investiture for four new members Anne Newfzek Betty Jane Wheeler Joanne Brewer and Phyilis Wishard with games songs and supper on the lawn.

Girl Scouts Mary Gray Schofield Fountain Head Heights Dorothy Bussard WAC Anne Newfzek Betty Jane Wheeler Joanne Brewer Phyilis Wishard

Picnic and Rally of Washington County C E Union

The Washington County Christian Endeavor Union hosts a picnic and rally at South Pavilion City Park on Monday June 26 at 615 PM rain or shine. At 730 PM Rev Lester Case state field secretary leaves soon to become Pennsylvania C E field secretary will lead singing devotions show nature convention pictures reports on Hood College convention delegates. Bring supper.

Washington County Christian Endeavor Union South Pavilion City Park Lester Case Pennsylvania C. E Case Hood College

Women's Union Meeting at First Baptist Church

The Women's Union of the First Baptist Church met last evening with Mrs J P Richards presiding. Scripture reading and prayers opened the session. Readings and duets were shared by several members, with refreshments served in Livingston Circle. The next Jsiv meeting program will be led by the Moody Circle.

Women's Union Women’s Union of The First Baptist Church J. P. Richards Asbury Nora Barger Virginia Richards Warren Shirey Howard Row Fred White Deatrick Sara Tong Livingston Jsiv Moody Gircie

Kiwanis hears Dr Powers talk on servicemen and the Bible

Dr Edgar Cordell Powers former St. Pan’s pastor and current Army chaplain spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon in the Alexander Hotel. He praised Bible translations, noted 25 000 waterproof testaments for naval use and 25 000 more given to Bainbridge sailors, with graduates of the Naval Academy receiving one on graduation.

Edgar Cordell Powers Dr. Powers Rickenbacker American Bible Society Bainbridge Naval Training Station U. S. Naval Academy

4-H Girls At Hancock Mark Anniversary

Hancock 4 H Girls Club celebrated its second anniversary with 39 members and guests at Vivian Yeakle’s home. Sixteen members attend the 4 H Camp Algaroy in Garrett County after earning camp tuition through club activities. Certificates for cloth ing gardening and canning were awarded, and Vivian Yeakle received a state medal for her 1943 victory garden. A gift honored outgoing leader Mrs Fay Ayers, with appreciation also for assistant leader Mrs Ernest Yeakle.

Hancock Hancock Homemakers’ Club Vivian Yeakle Algaroy Garrett County Vivian Yeakie Lois Exline Doris Lanehart LaFaun Exline Evalyn Besley Jeanette Besley Donna Ott Bette Wantz Marilynn McKinley Martha DeHart Virginia Moster Nita Kerns Nancy Hahne Vallora Mae Shives Peggy Lou Marfin Kitty Lou Jones University of Maryland Extension Service Ardath Martin Fay Ayers Hancock 4-H Ernest Yeakle Haverstown

Hood Club Picnic at City Park June 27

The Hagerstown Hood Club will hold a picnic at City Park on Tuesday June 27. Supper is to be served at 6 p m and the picnic will replace the monthly meeting.

Bookselling Lineup At Washington County Free Library

New fiction and non fiction titles headline the week shelves at Washington County Free Library. Dr J Breckinridge Baynes Bugs and Bullets recounts a Maryland physician in Roumania after World War I, while other picks include Turkey The East, That Man In The White House, The Peoples Peace, Jazz From The Congo To The Metropolitan, and Rental Collection Leave Her To Heaven among several biographies and novels.

Turkey White House Frank Kingdon Roosevelt Kingdon United Nations Bere Congo Metropolitan Robert Goffin Esquire

Wyand Hosts Leitersburg Grange Meeting Night

Leitersburg Grange members and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wyand for a pleasant evening. The youths victory garden committee reported 38 contestants aged eight to 14. The grange plans a community show this fall with details to be announced. Discussed an outing for later summer. Mrs. Smith reported on home economics. Readings by Mrs. Lawrence Johns and Miss Mildred Smyre. Next meeting set for July 5 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kline near Hagerstown on Old Forge road. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICE will be the lesson sermon in all churches on Sunday June 25.

Leitersburg Grange Ralph Wyand Youths Victory Garden Committee Grange Smith Home Economics Committee Lawrence Johns Mildred Smyre J. D. Smith Robert L. Hartle Elmer Kline Hagerstown Old Forge Road

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hoffmaster-Schmidt Zenith C. A. Brown Everly’s Millinery Department Anne Single Mulberry Avemué Glenn V. Wilson and Son Ensign Wilson USNR Cambridge Mass Samuel Dan Framm South Mulberry Street Camp Airy Thurmont Louise Betty Framm Camp Louise Cascade Arthur J. Weber Chicago Vera Barries Frederick Mary Potter Forrest Isola Sherrerd Philadelphia Miss Sherrerd William D. Sherrerd Haddonfield N. J Pvt Josph Rogers Roy Widdows Willie Ridenour N. R. Athey John O'Cover T. M. Athey West Washington Street T.M. Athey Montrose and Elkins, W. Va Nancy Cruickshanks Brown Avenue Cabin Camp Hedgesville Lena Fridlinger Claridon Arthur Kimble Bayonne N. d Albert Leaf Williamsport WSS Aia St. Mary’s Tennessee Pecple’s Store W. Wash. St Hill & Dale Piktes Shee Shep WAC Cpl Mary Jane Guernsey Guernsey Mary Jane Bea Bible School Cauffman Washington St Fountain Service Mary Freeman Niles, Mich Men’s Club Rudy Pharmacy Hamilton Corner Women’s Hats L. & B. Hat Shop Public Square Glick'’s Mreider & Ephrata Glickk’s Washington &T Fleisher’s Maryland Roumania Ben Ames Williams Upton Sinclair Lanny Budd Munich Europe Tom Bone Charles B. Judah America William Cameron Arthur Cullen Elsa Valentine Augusta Lydis & Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Wyand Christian Science Service Christian Science Churches of Christ, Scientist Christian Sciente Society of H.L. Mills Ence Helene Anthony’s Beauty Salon Professional Arta Oxfords Bentz & Dunn House OF Shoes North Potomac
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