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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1945
Page
2
Social and personal notices recap local movements. Guests and travelers include Gloria Garver and Dr Victor Dnne departing for Norfolk and Baltimore for study, David Orwald returning to Haverford College, and Ann Carol Younkins visiting family in Frederick. Discharges and vacations list hospital releases and trips to Ocean City and Atlantic City, with wedding attendance in Washington.
The Daily Vacation Bible School at the Church of the Brethren runs daily with 49 pupils from 26 churches and 16 teachers. Ages four to fourteen, director Grace Bowman invites more students for a second week starting Monday at 9 am, with a final assembly next Friday at 11 39 am for parents. The program is a joint effort with First Brethren First Christian Christ Reformed Presbyterian and St Pauls United Brethren churches as part of Washington County Council of Churches and Christian Education. The Local Temperance Legion of Eakler Mill U B Church was hosted at Rev I Burkett home with wiener roast swimming games devotional songs prayer and business.
Miss Jane Elizabeth Paden daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl R Paden and Mr Joe L Renner son of Mrs Lillian Renner wed last night at the First Brethren Church in this city. Rev N V Leatherman officiated. The ceremony featured Roberta Lillard singing I Love You Truly and Because as vows were exchanged. The couple left for a short wedding trip after the reception.
Washington County Free Library adds several new titles this week. Jay Monaghan’s Civil War diplomacy chronicles U S foreign policy during Lincoln years, a vivid, well sourced account. Other new books include Home To India by Rama Rau, Lookin Eastward by Thomas H. Clare, and several biographies and novels reflecting postwar themes.
The interview with Helen Horst reveals a multi talented Maryland horse trainer known for show horses training and riding. She grew up in Hagerstown, trained animals since childhood, and has earned about 20 trophies plus many more for riding. She balances stables, modeling briefly, and civic volunteer work while maintaining a strong philosophy of patience in animal training.
The Daily Vacation Bible School at First Church of God on Summit Avenue and Baltimore Street enrolls about 65 children. Four classes cover ages 3 to 12 and over. Morning sessions run from 1 o'clock to 11 43. Second week enrollment opens Monday at 9. Open to community children. Includes supervised play and a story hour by non-teaching staff. Music period runs 11 20 to 11 45, taught by Mrs. Edgar Gossard with choruses and hymns appreciation.
A male quartet from Eastern Nazarene College Wollaston Mass will sing at the Church of the Nazarene West Side Avenue and Church Street on Sunday at 7 20 p m The service will feature mainly selections by the young men.
A group of youngsters enjoyed an afternoon picnic at City Park hosted by Mrs. Lewis A Miller. Activities included games and refreshments with attendees such as Charles Ronald Miller, Billy Schaffer, Suzanne Schaffer, Fred Worthington, Jonnie Yates, Peggie Todd, Sandra Meredith, Mr. and Mrs. Abel A Miller, Mrs. William Schaffer, and Mrs. Lewis A Miller.
A group of young women held a pleasant picnic Thursday evening at Fridinger's Clubhouse Taylor's Landing. Games were played and music provided. Attendees included Misses Andrey Knodle Blanche Maude and Jayne Huth Isabel Fridinger Mesdames Kathryn McKee Carrie Berkenbaugh Vida Dorsey Elizabeth Foltz and Virginia Schinde.
AGATOES psseeeewes appears as reader notes in a detached fragment dated July through August. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable.
Miss Angelyn Leginus of Wyoming Pennsylvania and Carl Hoffner of Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania wed yesterday at St Pauls United Brethren church with Rev. F Berry Plummer officiating Claudius Ryan of this city served as best man and his wife Mrs Pauline Ryan was matron of honor Others included Mrs Gertrude Mundy and George Harrell of Washington DC The bridal party dined at the Hotel Alexander then left for a trip to Atlantic City They will reside at 86 Sharp Street Kingston Pennsylvania Mrs Hoffner is advertising manager for Sears Roebuck in Wilkes Barre and Mr Hoffner heads Hoffner Engineering Company at Exodus near Wilkes Barre
The Youth Fellowship of St. Pauls Methodist Church Hagerstown presents Sister Susie Swings It on June 27 and 28 at 8:00 PM. An all girl cast portrays older residents plotting to break free from a county home of the aged with a swing band dream and a dramatic ending. Cast includes Christine Olsen Doris Willis Evelyn Robertson and others under Louise Willis director with William Peacher assistant director.
A daughter born June 5 to Petty Officer 3/e and Mrs Paul Weagsley at Naval Hospital Miami Fla. Also a daughter born June 17 to Mr and Mrs Max F Walfe Funkstown at Washington County Hospital. Sunday School at People's Tabernacle Paper Mill Road moves to 10 30 AM. two Vacation Bible School plans under way. Subtle facial rouge advised for warmth and slenderizing ears.
A newlywed couple faces strain as the husband curbs affection in front of his family who dominate attention and gifts. Mary Haworth advises understanding his sensitivity, reducing conflict, and reframing expectations to preserve the marriage. She suggests the wife soften her demand to “steal the show” and recognize the family dynamics shaping his behavior.
Four Frostburg State Teachers College students made the honor roll for the past year. They are Doris Marshall of this city Dorothea Snyder of Williamsport Constance Phillips of this city and Betty Poffenberger of this city.
The women of the colored USO contributed to the Camp and Hospital Service Committee for a bench purchase at Newton D. Baker General Hospital. Members listed include Mrs. M. A. Dileman, Winifred Kelsh, Annetta Dyleman, Beatrice Young, Phyllis Wilson, Virginia Burnett, Carrie Barnum, Hazel Caldwell, and Dorothy Goodloe.
Members of the Ava Maria Class of Christ Reformed and Evangelical Church met at Mrs. Lucille Holtzman’s home on Virginia Avenue to finalize plans for a July 29 outing at Snyder’s Landing. The event, open to Mrs. Mowen’s Class, featured devotions, horoscope readings, games, and refreshments.
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