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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1944

Page

7

Miss Allen Weds Sgt Whitacre in Muskogee Ceremony

Mrs. Conrad Allen of Laurel Maryland announces the marriage of her daughter Nancy L Allen to Technical Sergeant Raymond Whitacre son of Mr and Mrs Robert Whitacre of Hager Town The ceremony was June 17 at Trinity Methodist church Muskogee Oklahoma Rev Dr D Meade officiated The couple honeymooned in Tulsa and will reside in Muskogee Whitacre a Martinsburg High School standout basketball player entered the army three years ago and served two years in Alaska He and his brother Robert were the first Berkeley County West Virginia brothers drafted.

Conrad Allen Laurel, Md Nancy L. Allen Raymond £. Whitacre Robert R., Whitacre Hagertown Trinity Methodist Church Muskogee Okla D. Meade Tulsa Whitacre Martinsburg Alaska Robert Berkeley County W. Va

Downey Rohrer Bridal Party Entertained Before Wedding

Miss Alice Rohrer and Mr Daniel H Downey plan to wed at St Johns Lutheran Church with Rev J Edward Harms officiating. Attending will be maid of honor Mrs Lee Davis Lodge and bridesmaids Helen Downey Sara Hollyday. Best man Dr Newton Long Jr and ushers Rothwell Mason Carlton Helm J Rod erick Mason Joseph Groesnickle. Reception at Hotel Patterson.

Sara Hollyday Funkstown Alice Rohrer Daniel H. Downey St. John’s Lutheran Church J. Edward Harms Alton Geesey Doris C. Baker John D. Hollyday Rohrer Lee Davis Lodge Columbus Helen Downey Newton Long, Jr Rothwell Mason Carlton Helm J. Roderick Mason Joseph Groesnickle Ray S. Rohrer Mr. Rohrer This City Mr. Downey Ira Downey Downsville Hotel Patterson

Army Mothers Meet Monday Night At Woodmen Hatch

The Army Mothers Organization will meet Monday at 8 o clock at the Woodmen of the World hatch. In a recent session Mrs Mary Miller was named finance chairman and Red Cross committee members were Mrs Miller Mrs Addie Spes sard Mrs Ralph Tagg and Mrs Mary Alter. A letter from Senator Tydings offered support. To keep peaches from discoloring peel them just before serving.

Army Mothers Organization Woodmen of the World Hatch Club Mary Miller Red Cross Miller Mesdames Addie Spessard Ralph Tagg Mary Alter Clube Senator Tydings

Personal notices from the city list service members and travels

Miss Eileen Schiotterbeck leaves for Portamouth Virginia to visit her uncle and aunt William Clifton Lee a navy pharmacist mate first class. Mrs H J Lacy and Miss Louise Ebersole return from Philadelphia with Cpl James Lacy stationed nearby. Mrs Julian Santmyers formerly of Hagerstown under care at Grace Hospital Morganton NC. Master Sgt Edwin Hopkins visiting Sharpsburg and Easton parents, now at Alamogordo NM. Miss Marian Slocum to live in Jackson Michigan. Paul McFarland and wife return from Baltimore after visits with Rev Lloyd Davis. Presbyterian church youth conference at Hood College Frederick with local delegates listed. Rev G Aubrey Young to preach July 2 closing service. Albert Draper recovered at Clearspring. John and Mrs Nigh celebrate 42nd anniversary on Alexander Street. Evelyn Barnhart and Ruth Eden visit Camp Shelby Mississippi. Pvt E L Lewis returns to Ohio after furlough with parents. Miss Vivian Lynn and Miss Wilma Lynn vacation at Virginia Beach. Mrs George H Durity seriously ill in Florida. New admissions to Washington County Hospital listed. Seaman First Class Allan Ruth spends 10 days furlough with parents. Miss Sarah Leiter and Frank Leiter graduate Lehigh University. Mr and Mrs Frank Leiter Jr return from Cacapon State Park. Hamiltons return from Baltimore. Lt G J Jamison of Hollywood visits family. John Edward Cochran Jr earns BSc at Yale. parents attend. William Tr Neikirk leaves Broadway for Indianapolis then to Seattle. Mrs W W Winters and daughters visit Statesville relatives.

Moser Huffer Nuptials Held In Burkittsville Church

Mr. and Mrs. Calvin L. Moser announce the marriage of their daughter Irene FE Moser to Arthur C. Huffer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Huffer of near Jefferson Frederick County. The ceremony was performed Friday June 16 at the Lutheran parsonage in Burkittsville by Rev Dr H G Erdman. The bride wore a white eyelet suit with matching accessories and red rose corsage. The couple left for a short trip to Washington and Virginia and will reside at the bride's home upon return.

Calvin L. Moser Boonsboro Irene FE. Moser Arthur C. Huffer Rodney Huffer Jefferson Frederick County Burkittsville H. G. Erdman Washington Virginia

Wedding in Utah Unites De Vora Benowitz and Cpl Jacob H Lyon

Announcement of the May 25 marriage at the Benowitz home in Ogden Utah between Miss De Vora Benowitz and Cpl Jacob H Lyon son of Mr and Mrs J Morris Lyon of Hagerstown. Bride wore blue crepe with orchid corsage. Husband stationed at Hill Field Utah with medical dispensary hospital. They will reside with the bride’s parents temporarily.

de Vora Benowitz Joseph Benowitz Ogden Utah Cpl Jacob H. Lyon J. Morris Lyon Hagerstown Benowitz Ralph Benowits Cpl Lyon Hill Field

Miss Paul Weds Lt. Earl Hamburg In St Louis Church

Miss Easley Paul daughter of Mrs. George Tatum Kirkwood Missouri and Lt. Earl G Hamburg son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G Hamburg Jefferson Street St Louis were married Wednesday June 21 at St Pauls U B Church parsonage Rev Dr F Berry Plummer officiated in presence of relatives Lt Hamburg is with Camp Howze Tank Destroyer division after Officers School at Camp Hood The bridegroom's father was best man Mrs Hamburg works at Headquarters Civil Service Commission in St Louis couple to return to St Louis briefly

Easley Paul George Tatum Kirkwood Missouri Earl G. Hamburg Arthur G. Hamburg Jefferson Street St. Paul's U. B. Church F. Berry Plummer Paul Dehart Hamburg Camp Howze Texas Camp Hood Sih Region of Civil Service Commission St. Louis

Becks Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary at Home

Mr and Mrs William G Beck of Dewey Avenue will quietly observe their thirtieth wedding anniversary at their home this Sunday They were married June 25 1914 Their house guest will be Mrs Alfred Wilson of Westminster

William G. Beck Dewey Avenue Alfred Wilson Westminster

Teen Age Sunback Pattern Makes Mod Midriff Top

The ad offers Simulated Sunback I pattern No. 3831 size 12 with 3 1/4 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send for pattern containing sewing guide with your name address and style number. Include postal zone and 2 cents extra for mailing. Pattern Department Wa meratatwa aDthr Malt 121 W 18th St New York NY.

Wameratatwa 18Th St New Fork 11 N. Y

All in a Day Revue of the week

A weekly column recounts small town life with weekly vignettes. Mrs Henry Holzapfel misses church due to heat while a cherry picker endures high winds causing seasick moments. Marines adjust summer uniforms and a soldier visits family. Veterans prefer Martinsburg hospital for weekend trips. June notes on fashion and waste, and local musicians George Barrere is remembered. Bus seating inequality sparks quips about standees.

Henry Holzapfel Presbyterian Church

Wiener Roast Held To Mark Two Birthdays

A weiner roast was held at Hagerstown Route 1 to celebrate the birthdays of Helen Moser and Ed Wood Moser. Aunts Mrs Meyer Mrs Davis and Mrs Wright organized the gathering with many relatives and friends from Westminster and nearby.

Helen Moser Edwood Moser Hagerstown Meyer Davis Wright Harry Snyder Norris Backtell Harry Aiesman James Wright J. H. Hines J. C. Meyers Isaac Davis Earl Smith Edna Moser Mary Marshall Ruth Meyers Irene Snyder Mildred Bankard Dorothy Meyers Margaret Bankard Westminster Lawson J. Burner Billy Meyers George Richardson Jack Beard Gerald Doub Leo Marshall William Richardson Donald Beard Elmer Davis Tia Marshall Keith Meyers Ralph Kendle Charles Beard

Society meets of the Howard Street Methodist Church

The Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Mrs Frank Nield’s Chestnut Street home with Mrs Miriam Harbaugh in charge. They discussed introducing Christianity into Mexico and Mary Ohler reported on the Westminster conference. The July meeting will be at the church. Refreshments followed.

Women's Society of Christian Service Howard Street Methodist Frank Nield Chestnut , Street Miriam Harbaugh Mexico Mary Ohler Westminster

Officer Promoted to First Lieutenant in Nursing Corps

Lt V Lenora Smith of the United States Nursing Corps has been promoted to first lieutenant by telegram this week. She is on leave at Fort Bliss Texas visiting her father F L Smith of South Locust Street.

V. Lenora Smith United States Nursing Corps Lt. Smith Fort Bliss Tex F. L. Smith Locust Street

Pastor's Aid Society Elects Officers at St. Mark's

The Pastor's Aid Society of St. Mark's Lutheran Church met Wednesday in the church social room and elected officers for 1944 and 1945. Mrs. Earl Overby became president, Mrs. Frank Beyard vice president, Mrs. Ralph McClelland secretary, and Mrs. John Fisher treasurer, followed by a birthday social with St. Mark's Ten as guests. Mrs. Roy L. Sloop hosted. next meeting set for September.

Pastor's Aid Society St. Mark's Lutheran Church Earl Over Cameron Elgin Frank Beyard Ralph McClelland John Fisher St. Mark’s Ten Roy L. Sloop

Bridal Shower for Miss Fesperman at Mrs Doll’s Home

A Rebecca Class of Christ's Reformed Church shower honored Miss Littie Sue Fesperman ahead of her June 30 wedding to Robert Arthur. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments with names including Mrs Vivian Nigh and Miss Lois Smith among others.

Charles E. Doll Wilson Boulevard Rebecca Christ's Reformed Church Littie Sue Fesperman Robert Arthur Vivian Nigh Merie Kaetzel Elizabeth Beard Helen Custer Sarah Blume Lois Smith

Joneses Announce Birth of Daughter in Washington County

Mr and Mrs Dewey L Jones of 905 Norway Avenue welcome a daughter born June 23 at Washington County Hospital.

Dewey L. Jones Norway Avenue Washlington County Hospital

Navy Mothers Entertained At Home In Maryland

Navy Mothers Club gathered at Mrs. Clarence Lindsay Linday Winterstreat to fold film notices for Life of Dr Wassel. The group plans a July run at the Maryland Theatre the week of July 16. Members will also send birthday greetings to sons with June or July birthdays and meet on July 5 at the I.O.C. F hall for a lawn supper attended by many members and guests including Chief Petty Officer Jack Mallard and Delores Lindsay.

Hailie Fleagle Ruth Plank Lena Batt W. H. Cochran Souders Hoover Norma Fleagie Catherine Wolfe Jack Mallard Della Miller Blanche Catherine Lloyd Delores Lindsay

Flying Book Club hits 467 registrations in county library drive

At Washington County Free Library the Flying Book Club reports 467 registrations a week before close, up by 100 from last year as youth-friendly sessions remain next week to boost totals beyond 690. The aim is ten books read with an oral report, with two new library volumes awarded to the school achieving the highest completion rate.

Flying Book Club Washington County Free Library

WE WOMEN: Betty Brainerd Advises on Love and Marriage

A letter from "Skeptic" asks about love and fidelity in marriage. Betty Brainerd counters with life lessons on disillusion, work, sacrifice, and rebuilding faith, urging readers to seek long lasting partnerships and avoid mirroring broken models.

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