Social News Highlights From Washington County Families
Local marriage milestones, military moves, and post activities span across Washington County. Hovermill family visits Maryland. Durst installs as district commander in Baltimore. Pritchards plan five weeks in Orlando. various service members return home or depart for duty in India and Key West. Hospital discharges and social visits thread through the weekend notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TU. L. Durst
William D. Byron
WEW
Baltimore
Marriage Licenses Issued Last Week
A list of couples granted marriage licenses includes Charles Fowler, Ruth Kline, Leonard Eshnaur, Lucille Vauhin, William Moore and Hallie Sanders, Ralph Ditlow and Edith Shipley, Walter Bowman and Gladys Carper, Raymond Hause and Sarah Dobbins, Kendall Niglis and Mary Cushna, Jack Myers and Dorothy Scott, Joseph Renter and Jane Paden, with ages and hometowns such as Hagerstown and Williamsport noted. Several entries reference Hagerstown and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Fowler
Cumberland
Ruth E. Kline
Brunswick
Leonard Eshnaur
Kasaas City
Lucille R. Vauhin
Hagerstown
William L. Moore
Hallie E. Sanders
Chambersburg
Ralph M. Ditlow
Jonesboro
Tenn
Edith P. Shipley
Maufansville
Walter R. Bowman
Gladys L. Carper
Hasgerstown
Raymond EH. Hause
Sarah E. Dobbins
Kendall A. Niglis
Verona
Wis
Mary J. Cushna
Wil Hamsport
Jack G. Myers
Dorothy Scott
Washington
Jnseph J. Renter
Jane E. Paden
Cornwell-Gross Nuptials Held in Silver Springs Md
Mr and Mrs. M. A. Cornwell announce the marriage of their daughter Anita Diane to Donald E. Gross of this city. The ceremony was at 5 p.m. Sunday June 17 at Woodside Methodist Church Silver Springs Md with Rev. Philip C. Edwards officiating. The couple, after a stay in Washington, now reside at 12 Mulberry Avenue. Mrs Gross is employed at H. L. Mills Store and Mr. Gross at Fairchild Aire Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Corwell
Dewey Avenue
Anita Diane
Donald E. Gross
C. EB. Gross
Philip C. Edwards
Woodride Methodist Church
Silver Springs
Washington, D. C
Mulberry Avenue
Grogs
H. L. Mills
Mr. Grog
Fairchild Aire Corporation
Audrey Hishbargzer Hosts Talk On Local Involvement
Mrs. Audrey Hishbargzer leads a radio talk about local community involvement at a planned event titled Speak Up For. The forum aims to address mall dress sponsorship and civic participation, with a 4:48 time noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Hishbargzer
al Horich
Birth Announcement for Pepperin SS of 4
A readable birth notice announces the arrival of Pepperin SS, born to a family in Yereya. The item notes the newborn is the fourth child and lists basic identifiers and the household’s joyous update.
Wedding Of Local Interest In St Thomas Pa
The wedding of Miss Mary Jane Graham and Sgt. John Franklin Ault took place June 20 at Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church St Thomas. Rev Addison K Groff officiated with a decor of ferns and summer blooms. The bride wore ivory satin with Valenciennes lace and a halo veil, carried calla lilies, and was given in marriage by her father. Matron of honor Mrs Robert Rosenverry and bridesmaids Miss Helen Graham and Miss Carol Ault. Best man Eugene R Phell. ushers A T Graham Jr and Eugene V Miller. A wedding dinner followed for about fifty relatives and friends. The bride is a St Thomas High School graduate and Western Union trainee. the groom is from St Thomas and a former Fairchild Aircraft worker currently in the Army. Local residents from Hagerstown attended. Never rely on a risky makeshift for reaching high places. Use a ladder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairchild Aircraft
Dorothy Jean Gillan
St. Thomas
Chalmer Shetton
Chambersburg
Robert Rosenverry
Washington, D.C
Helen Graham
Carol Ault
Eugene R. Phell
New York City
A/T
Jobo
Graham
Eugene V. Miller
Ault
St. Thomas High School
Western Union Telegraph School
Washington, N. J
Western Union Telegraph
Carlisle
Fairchild River
Hagerstown
Hie Ou
Local Graduate Wins Two Prizes At Baltimore Exercises
Miss Gladys Abshire daughter of Mrs E J Sheldon Potomac Avenue graduated from the nursing school at the University Hospital in Baltimore on Friday June 22. She received two $25 prizes for being the most efficient nurse with the best human understanding toward poor patients and for attaining the highest average in executive ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Abshire
E. J. Sheldon
Potomac Avenue
University Hospital
Baltimore
Miss Abshire
Miss Bond Weds John McGuinness
Miss Mary Wildasia Bond of 52 East Antietam marries John J. McGuinness son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. McGuinness in a candlelit ceremony at the Coffman home. Rev Fr Dausch officiated with Misa Grace Bowman delivering the organ piece. The couple, who plan a New York City residence after a secret honeymoon, are reported locally with several out‑of‑town guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew K. Coffman
Mary Wildasia Bond
Ralph C. Bond
East Antietam Street
John J. McGuinness
Thomas P. McGuinness
Costa Rica
Central America
Fr. Dausch
Misa Grace Bowman
J. Clefton Bond
Dora B. Bowers
ANC
Joseph J. Ewers
Brooklyn
Coffman
McGuinness
Hagerstown High School
Miami
Fla
Robert Wizi
Baltimore
Robert Pre
New York City
Hoover Crawford Wedding Is Held In Trinity Lutheran Church
Miss Eileen V Hoover daughter of Mr and Mrs Shannon Hoover Mercersburg wed Clyde J Crawford son of Mr and Mrs Clyde W Crawford Everett Pa in a simple noon double ring ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Wilson P Ard officiated Attendant was Petty Officer Melvin Cutchall The bride wore eyeshell crepe with gardenias and red roses A reception followed at Hotel Hamilton The couple left for a Miami Beach Flor wedding trip and will live in a newly furnished Chambersburg home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Eileen V. Hoover
Shannon Hoover
Mercersburg
Clyde J. Crawford
Clyde W. Crawford
Everett
Wilson P. Ard
Harold G. Hoover
Melvin Robert Cutchal
June Brides Grow in Haperstown Washington County
Cupid runs true to form as 171 marriage licenses have been issued by the county clerk, six days remain in June. The figure already surpasses May and may exceed June 1944's total of 208 as more couples plan matrimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haperstown
Washington County
Red Cross Recruitment Committee Forms Local Panel
The local Red Cross chapter created a recruitment committee to supervise social and recreational worker hiring and to interpret the Red Cross program during the emergency. Members include Mrs. H. Woodman chairing, Mrs. J. A. Fylde, Rev. Paul M. Robinson, Mrs. Helen Wagner, and others. The group notes broad opportunities in hospital social services across Army and Navy facilities and urges interested people to contact Red Cross headquarters at 210 West Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
American Red Cross
H. Woodman
J. A. Fylde
Elmer Funkhouser
Red Cross Voluntary Special Services
William 8. Thomas
Russell Geer
Gray Ladies
Hihel M Sprinkie
Red Cross Home Service
Donald Kaylor
Red Cross Public Information
Paul M. Robinson
Church of the Brethren
Jack Beachley
American Association of University Women
Brewer Stouffer
Army
Navy
American Red Cross Hospital
West Washington Street
Returned Soldier Is Honored At Dinner On Sunday Evening
On Sunday Mr and Mrs J A Davis hosted a dinner for their grandson Pfc Homer A Speaker on a eleven day furlough from Williamsport. Guests included Mr and Mrs W A Speaker Mrs Susie Flora Betty Speaker Norman McManus William Taylor Donald Harry and Daisy Speaker. The Burgans then visited later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Davis
Pfc
Homer A. Speaker
Williamsport
W. A. Speaker
Susie Flora
Betty Speaker
Norman McManus
William Taylor
Donald
Harry
Daisy Speaker
Evert Burgan
Miss Janet Benedict to Wed Claude McClelland
Miss Janet Benedict, fiancé Claude McClelland of the Seabees, to wed this summer. She was feted at a Hager Park shower hosted by Mrs. John Herbst, with Ann McDonald and Winifred Collier assisting. Pink roses and snapdragons decorated the table where punch ice cream and cake were served. The bride elect received many gifts. A separate Oak Hill Avenue surprise shower hosted by Mrs. H R Kritzer honored her as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Benedict
Claude McClelland
The
Seabees
Mary Haworths Mail warns girl about writing to many strangers
A college student seeks Mary Haworths view on writing letters to overseas service members she does not know. The columnist condemns mail tampering by parents but sides with them on limiting correspondence to known suitors, advising caution to avoid diminishing future appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Mary Haworth
Tom
Harry
MR. Ee Oe
M.R
Federal Department of Justice
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harry EB. Hovermill
Harry E. Hovermill
Preston L. Mohes
Maryland Avenue
Set Hovermill
England
George C. Pritchard
Orlando
Major Pritchard
India
John W. Ingrem, Jr
Truex Field
Madison
Mrs
John
Elsie Ford
Maugansville
Washington Country Hospital
Danis Dubel
South Potoemere Street
Phyllis M. Slick
Temple Drive
Philadelphia Pa
Smithsboro
Frank Rullan
Department of the Interior
Porta Rica
Frank Ruellen, Jr
Santurce
Ruslan
Frank, Jr
H. N. Garver
Franklin Conrad
City
Martin Spessard
Salem Avenue
Robert Ditto
Atlantic City
Washington County Hospital
Roger Beckley
Funkstown
Mary L. Burkholder
South Cleveland Avenue
John E. Cooper
Greencastle
Leonard C. Davis
Bethel Street
John W. Johnson
Berkley Springs
Francis C. Brown
S 2 c
Key West
R. C. Brown
Smithsburg
Olive P. Brown
Omieda Jones
William Hess
USN
New York
Robert P. Conrad
Terrace
Isiting
David Conrad
Nington
Del
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Dr.Conrad
Fred T. White
Elizabeth Street
Charles C. Grove
Bester Street
Robert D. Zeller
Boonsboro
Arma Maybelle Dodson
Georgia Avenue
East Franklin Street
Connie Elizabeth Coulter
William Gower
Virginia Avenue
Howard Roger Scott
Shippensburg
Ralph William Kuan
G d Avenue
Ernest Palmer
Chewsville
Mary Scheller
Boyd Holtzman
North Avenue
Leroy Hoffeditz
Franklin O. Barnes
Gladys W. Mills
Joseph A. Rinehart
Berkeley Springs
Colleen E. Myers
Hancock
John David Sauders
Nancy J. Robertson
Geraldine Shoemaker
Waston Pedlow
U.S.N.R
Pedlow
Alexandria
Richard S. Boutette
Reid
Colin B. Kelly
Charles Staley
Frederick
Francis H. Urner
McCormick
Women’s Hats
L. & B. Hat Shop Northeast Cor. Public Square
Renlie
E. Wash. St. Prone
Supe
Community Finance Service, Inc
Fisor
Washington Street
Efenings
Trinity Church
Addison K. Groff
St. Thomas Girl Scout Troop
Genmine
Vonette
Lady Florence
A.M
Miss Bond
John McGuinness
Coffman Home
Hoover-Crawford
Pennsylvania
C. H. Woodman
3Rail
Washington Post
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Glick’s
Kreider & Ephrata
ABTF
Washington &T
Bentz & Dunn
North Potomac
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Tocay
Kydia
Pope’s School
N. Locust St
L. F. Beecher
Best Haven Chapel
Ridenour
Pope’s Beauty Shop
North Locust Street
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