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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1951
Page
2
A summer wedding at St. Pauls Evangelical United Brethren Church joined Miss Shirley Irene Herbaugh and Richard Eugene Fouke in marriage before family and friends. The bride wore a Marquisette gown, and the couple planned a reception for 150 guests followed by a Ocean City honeymoon.
The Young Adult Co ed Class of Washington Square Methodist Church held a June social picnic at Hacer Park on Wednesday evening. About 65 people including members and families attended. The executive committee planned a full recreation program enjoyed by all, the first in a series of summer gatherings.
An outing will be held July 14 at Great Cacapon Park. A second outing is planned for the weekend of August 17 at Camp Manidokan on the Potomac.
The 25th reunion of the Hagerstown High School class of 1926 will be tonight at 6 30 at the Alexander Hotel. About 190 people are expected for the dinner and reception.
Mrs Edwin A Hook entertained on Marion Street Thursday evening honoring her guest Mrs James Warlow of Hanover Pennsylvania. Progress card game winner was Mrs C Elwood Miller. Attending were Miss Sarah Trammell and Mrs George Holmes.
Advice on protecting roses from black spot and mildew using sulfur or copper fungicides, with seasonal timing. Tobacco dust aids protection and soil nutrients while nicotine boosts defense. Japanese beetle control includes picking buds and refrigerating picked blooms. Keep roses moist in hot dry periods. fall blooms depend on care. Edward Arnol of 1843 Virginia Avenue referenced.
Edwin A. Hook and Robert Gillan return from an insurance convention in Ocean City. Col Messer smith and Mrs Messer smith stay with the latter's parents on Summit Avenue. James W. Donnelly visits Baltimore for the weekend. Dr P L Russell and Mrs Russell return from Boston after a funeral. Morris B Bassford attends the mid year convention of the Association of Insurance Agents and stays at Ocean City hotel. Steffey children visit California after a month with their sister. Various other residents report visits and vacations from Maryland to Ohio and South Carolina, including trips to Cleveland Myrtle Beach and San Francisco.
Miss Lillian B Benchoff Educational Director at Washington County Hospital School of Nursing returns home after a four day regional nursing editor conference. Mary Liben betrothed to Ray R Ridenour of Mount Morris Illinois. The Misses Sandra Betis and Virgie Gilbert visit Misty Mowat camp. St Mark's Lutheran Pastor's Aid Society held a meeting with new officers installed and plans for a wake on June 21. Mrs Floward Hancock and son Kenneth spend week in Newport News due to daughter Albert Bennett Jr illness. Elizabeth Geiger and Dorothy Averyt visitors from Columbia South Carolina staying with Patsy Hamm. Lt Commander William Netkirk reports to Naval Hospital Annapolis after serving in Korea.
The Auxiliary of the Halfway Fire Company will meet at the Halfway Fire Hall on Monday June 26 at 8 p.m. Plans will focus on a picnic and related activities.
Prized parents Mr and Mrs John Long Jr of 806 Washington Avenue announce the birth of a daughter Candace Sue on June 19 at Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs David H Ridenour of Smithsburg announce the birth of a daughter Peggy Lou on June 19 at Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles L Lefever of Commonwealth Avenue announce the birth of a son on June 21 at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Lefever formerly Miss Anne Schlotterbeck. Mr and Mrs Eugene F Wood Jr of Thurmont announce the birth of a daughter Penny Sue on June 22. Mrs Wood formerly Miss Sue Creager.
A quiet wedding was held Saturday in Chewsville Evangelical United Brethren Church with only immediate family present. Bride Virginia BR Potter, daughter of Mrs. Henry W. Biser of Thagers Town, wed George EF Klick, son of Mr. Katie Klick of Security, Md. The ceremony at five oclock was officiated by Rev. Homer Kendall. Attendant Patsy Trewary of Smithsburg and head man James Trenary of Smithsburg attended the couple. They honeymooned at Ocean City New Jersey and now reside on Summit Avenue. Mrs Klick works as a beautician at Gale’s Beauty Salon and Mr Klick is employed by North American Cement Corp Security Md.
Rose Temple No. 16 of the Pythian Sisters will meet at Flat the Flagie home on the Cave town Pike on Tuesday evening June 26 to hold a social hour and games. Every member is requested to bring a gift.
A baptismal service will be held at Theitersburg at the Old Stone Bridge Water Street on Sunday June 25 at 2 20 p m. The public is invited to attend.
A garbled community chat mentions Keora and Elmer Haker vacationing in Hawaii and Elmer living previously in Elageratown. Updates note Jo ane and Rob Bowman moving to Greenfield Road after marriage and other resident moves on Leister Apartments, South Po tomar Street. Also mentions Tom Bradford and Jane Carman to marry in Berkeley Springs, Virginia. Virginia Carmichael’s return from Pittsburgh and Detroit. sons John Jamison and Richard Jamison summering at home. birth of boy to Mr and Mrs H F McFaddin. theater showing Born to Love and honors at Towson normal school. A Langley Air Base report places Gus Anthony as Lt after Army medical check, with Diane and Renny remaining in Hagerstown.
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