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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1960

Page

6

Mercerburg Chapel Bride Weds John C Wighton Jr In June Ceremony

Miss Marsha Longfitt Meesmer daughter of Mrs Daniel Heefner Mercersburg Pa and John C Wighton Jr son of Mr and Mrs John C Wighton Newton Mass were married in a June ceremony at Mercersburg Academy Chapel The Reverend Richard Wentz officiated George F Mamer Jr played organ music Bride wore candlelight silk mist with reembroidered Alencon lace and a cap fashioned heirloom lace veil Her bouquet featured white Rubrum lilies stephanotis lilies of the valley and variegated ivy Bridesmaids wore Hyacinth blue organza gowns and carried pink Rubrum lilies The groom's party included David H Gibson Thomas S Heefner Robert F Pollard Douglas C Allen and Andrew E Gibson A reception followed at 22 East Fairview Ave The couple will reside at 376 The Riverway Apt 4 Boston Mass The bride a Northfield School and Vassar graduate teaches pre school. groom a Mount Hermon and Boston University graduate works with the Pilots The 1st annual Bitner reunion will be July 3 at Wager Park with services at 11:30 am and all relatives invited to attend

Mercersburg Academy Marsha Longfitt Meesmer Daniel Heefner Mercersburg John C. Wighton Newton Highlands Mass Richard Wentz George F. Mamer, Jr W. Heelner Parker Hayden Princeton N. W Mound Minn Deborah al Devon Mary McAnarney Rye N. Y Philip Edgerton Avanta Gene Sweigart Harrisburg William D. Bradshaw Peabody David H. Gibson Brighton Thomas 8. Heefner Revere Robert FP Pollard Newton Douglas C. Allen Southboro Masa Andrew E. Gibson Summit N. J East Fairview Avenue Nova Scotia The Riverway Apt. 4 Boston Northfield School For Girls Vassar College Mount Hermon Boston University

Garden Section Hosts Summer Flower Arranging Workshop

The Garden Section of the Women's Club met at the Horace M. Jordan home in The Terrace for a summer workshop. Forty three members learned basics of flower arranging from president Mrs. Charles W. Brown Jr. and practiced vertical and hogarth designs using lilies, daisies, geraniums and roses. Workshops are slated for July and August 10 am to 1 pm in the club auditorium, with dried materials requested for the October fall festival.

Women's Club Horace M. Jordan Charles W. Brown Brown Jordan Claude Patterfield Wiliam Dutton A. T. Griffith Robert Lakin, Jr Robert Spahr Jacob Vorows

Golfers Play An Odd Hole Tourney Here

A near perfect day drew 16 golfers at Fountain Head Country Club for an Odd Hole Tourney. In flight one Mrs. William Thomas tied with Mrs. Joseph Ward Jr for first. Mrs. Ward won the ball in the draw, with Mrs. Carson Mason next. Second night crowned Mrs. Charles McKee, and a five way second place tie among Mrs. Martin Umer, Mrs. Charles Barclay, Mrs. Matt Summerlin, Mrs. Richard Young, and Mrs. B C Davison. Final round of the Summer Handicap between Mrs. Richard Wantz and Mrs. Richard Young set for Thursday morning. Consolation finals between Mrs. Hubert Slovin and Mrs. M E Ellinger later. 18-hole group reminded to sign for York Country Club trip Friday July 8. Next Tuesday’s play features the monthly handicap.

Fountain Head Country Club William Thomas Joseph Ward, Jr Ward Carson Mason Charles McKee Martin Umer Charles Barclay Matt Summerlin Richard Young B. C. Davison Richard Wantz Hubert Slovim M. E. Ellinger Forker York Country Club

Reservations Due Thursday at Fountain Head Country Club

Members are reminded that Thursday, June 0, is the deadline for reservations for a buffet dinner Saturday evening at the club from seven to nine. The Fourth of July weekend celebration continues with dancing from nine to twelve by the Mello Tones. Weekend events include the 26 Medal Play two ball aggregate on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday with partners chosen for low net. Tennis Exhibition on Saturday at 1 00 p.m. features Vic Seixas Ham Richardson Eddie Jacobs and Alphonse Smith.

Fountain Head Country Club Mello Tones Vic Seixas Ham Richardson Eddie Jacobs Alphonse Smith

Abas Evening Wedding At Church Of The Brethren

Miss Deanna Jean Bowers and Donald Lee Gower wed Friday June 24 at the Church of the Brethren with a double ring ceremony. Attendants included Bonnie Neulis maid of honor, Ronald Stoner best man, and James Godlove and David Sedleigh among ushers. The couple will reside at 552 West Church Street after a reception. she is a North Hagerstown High School 1959 graduate and he is a 1956 graduate, employed by Wolfkill Vault Service.

Bonnie Neulis Ronald Stoner Froomsmen James Godlove David Sedleigh W. Church St North Hagerstown High School Wolfkill Vault Service

Community Notices and Travel Updates Across States

Personal Dorothy S Burswalfer returned from the Hammond Organ Teacher s Training Seminar in Chicago June 20 25. Albany N Y visitors Mr and Mrs Thomas Sites and Billy stay with Ruth Thomas Hancock and other relatives. Mrs Margaret V Spessard reentered Washington County Hospital for further treatment. Several other names and places note visits vacations and a new lifeguard position in Burkeystown plus various hospital stays and travels involving Hancock Bristol Tenn Mt Arlington and Pennsylvania State University attendees.

Dorothy S. Burswalfer Highland Way Chicago Sherwood Music School United States Canada Thomas Sites Billy Albany Sites Ruth Thomas Edgar M Martinsburg

Clark Clan Gathers At Hager Park

Reventy five members of the Clark family attended the 20th annual reunion at Hager Park. After supper, officers were elected. Names included Percy G. Lang ident Mo Pants, Ada Shapp as assistant secretary, Mina Clark as treasurer, and Roly n Shanp. Prizes were awarded for oldest lady Mrs Tia Lapale oldest man William Hartman youngest child Glenta Hart man Harrisburg Pas, longest distance Mr and Mrs Josephy Marton. Next year's reunion to be held at Uapee bark.

Clark Hager Park Percy G. Lang Mo Pants Ada Shapp Aésistant Mise Mina Clark Rolyn Shanp Tia Lapale Baltimore William Hartman This City Glenta Hartman Harrisburg Cora Line Josephy Marton Warratang Uapee Bark

Tahitian Room opens with Gauguin themed decor in Hagerstown

The Tahitian Room at South’s Restaurant on North Potomac Street debuts this Friday. William T. McGee and James Decker created an authentic Polynesian setting with Gauguin murals, ancestor posts, bone drum stools, and a bamboo grove ambiance. Continuous music from 5 PM to 1 AM features the Bill Myers quartet with plans for a buffet and evolving menus.

Hagerstown South North Potomac St William T. McGee Eugene South South Seas James Decker Frederick Clyde Roberts Paul Gaugin Tahiti Eye Famiar Tabitil Clyde Hoberts Mr. McGee Bill Myers McGee

Group To Play For Veterans At Martinsburg Hospital

Paul Newman and his Musical Notes entertain veterans at Newton TD Baker Veterans Hospital near Martinsburg West Virginia Thursday at 7 p.m. Music funded by a grant from the Recording Industries Trust Funds in cooperation with Lot 770 American Federation of Musicians.

Paul Newman Newton TD Baker Veterans Hospital Martinsburg W. Va Recording Industries Trust Lota 770 American Federation of Musicians

Local births listed for Washington County Hospital week

Mr and Mrs Dennis A Rutter announce the birth of Mark Dennis on June 27 at home in Landing NV. Mrs Rutter is Carol Greenfield, daughter of Lee Greenfield. Ronald and Doris Hovis report a daughter Nancy Lyne born June 25 at Washington County Hospital. Kenneth Richardson and Shirley Peck announce daughter Lori Ann born June 27 at the Washington County Hospital. Robert Keeney and Vivian Smith welcome a son June 25. Robert Warrenfeltz and Zelma Hurd announce a son born June 25. Robert La Fritz and Anna Gehr announce son Chris Allen born June 27 at Mary Fritz’s home in Biz Spring. Robert Ardinger and Ruth Shepley announce daughter Rosalind Kay born June 22 at the Washington County Hospital.

Dennis A. Rutter Benson Place Landing Nv J Mark Dennis Rutter Carol Greenfield Lee Greenfield Relview Ave Ronald Frank Hovis Lincoln Ave Nancy Lyne Washington County Hospital Hovis Doris Kline Waynesboro Kenneth J. Richardson S$. Mulberry St Lori Ann Richardson Shirley Ann Peck Robert Keeney Williamsport Rt 2 Steven Robert Keeney Vivian Smith Ralph Smith Sharpsburg Rt. 1 Robert J. Warrenfeltz Jefferson Blvd Warrenfeltz Zelma Hurd Robert la. Fritz Mainefield Ave Baltimore Chris Allen Fritz Anna Gehr Joseph Gehr Biz Spring Robert Ardinger SY Brown Ave Rosalind Kay Ardinger Ruth Shepley Rsville

Country Ch Bridge Resets Eight Tables of Duplicair Play

Eight tables of duplicair bridge were in play Tuesday night as the Fountain Head Country Club bridge circle met for its weekly session. North-South winners were Walter Westrhal and partner first, Rob ert Tripsler and J. C. Funkhouser second, HH. McKee Price and William Murphy third. East-West high scorers were A. Chappelear and C. Kunkel first, Carl Stonebraker second, Horace Reese and Pete Allen third from Frederick.

Fountain Head Country Club Bridge Circle Walter Westrhal Robert Tripsler J. C. Funkhouser HH. McKee Price William Murphy A. Chappelear C. Kunkel Carl Stonebraker Horace Reese Pete Allen Frederick

Perspicious loan view tied to tax payment policy

A concise note suggests a country allowing loans at high rates to cover taxes, implying a permissive borrowing approach to taxation and government finance. The source emphasizes this as a defining trait of the country’s fiscal behavior and credit environment.

Harpers Ferry Art Winners Announced

Ideal weather drew over two thousand visitors to the Sixth Annual Art Festival at Harpers Ferry held around the Hilltop House. Mary Hovnanian announced winners including James Cupoli for best oil and James Jams for best watercolor with $50 prizes, plus multiple second and third prizes and honorable mentions.

Harpers Ferry Hilltop House Mary Hovnanian Society of Washington Artists James V. Cupoli James Jams Sheffield Kagy National Museum of Fine Arts Clyde Roberts Hagerstown

Homemakers Meet Lappins at St Marks Parish House

Homemakers Club will meet Thursday at 1 30 p m at St Mark s Parish House for the session.

Lappins Homemakers Club St. Mark's Parish House

Care for swimsuits to last through summer

The article advises giving swimsuits proper care after use in pool lake or sea. It recommends a thorough rinse and gentle handling, then blotting with a terry towel to remove excess water and help preserve fabric and color.

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