Miss Starkey Weds Cpl Bowers in Washington Square
Miss Elizabeth Lee Starkey and Ralph Bowers, corporal technician U.S.A., wed at Washington Square Methodist Church with Rev. Keesecker officiating. The couple, both Hagerstown High and Columbia Business College graduates, plan to live in the city as Cpl. Bowers returns to Fort Leonard Wood. They honeymoon briefly before his posting. A separate item notes a surprise party for John Garman who leaves for U.S. Army service March 2 with friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Starkey
South Potomac Street
Elizabeth Lee Starkey
Ralph ¥. Bowers
U.S.A
Washington Square Methodist Church
M. A. Keesecker
Hagerstown High School
Columbia Business College
Skating Party By County 4H Club at Cold Springs Rink
County 4H Club members host a roller skating party at the Cold Springs Rink near Waynesboro this evening under 4H Council sponsorship with Bill Doub in charge. Those going to Waynesboro meet at the County Agent's office at 8 o'clock this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cold Springs
Waynesboro
4H Council
Bill Doub
Local Personal News and Hospital Admissions
John W. Munson now at Church Home and Infirmary Baltimore after extended illness. Mary Catherine Shupp visiting grandparents. Thurmont Seaman Second Class Irwin J. Gutch ill with grippe at home. Pvt. Robert L. Perrott returned to Fort Belvoir after furlough with parents. Other reservists at home include Perrott and Mills families. Jack Berkson on leave from USNR V-12 unit at University of Virginia. Mrs. George Lambillotte called to Norwalk Ohio for her father’s illness. New Washington County Hospital admissions list several residents. Mrs. George Munt and family left for Paxton Illinois. Mrs. Lester N. Conner returned after minor operation. Cpl. Eugene Marlowe returned to California after 15-day furlough. Miss Alice M. Bell earns Dean’s list at Gettysburg College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Perrott
Fort Belvoir
Perrott
Jacob Perrott
John Perrott
Gilbert Mills
Walkersville
Martin Perrott
Raleigh
N. C
Harrison Adams
Harry Martin
Mechanicsburg
Jack Berkson
USNR
Merer Berkson
Summit Avenue
Navy
University of Viralginia
Lester N. Conner
Funkstown
Washington County Hospital
Russell Godlove
Hagerstown
Robert E. Branham
Terrace
Philip J. DeBiase
Jefferson Street
United States Navy
Howard J. Binner
West Washington Street
Clarence Best
Patsy Marie
North Locust
Birthday Party Honors Miss Angeline Hart
A birthday party was held Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Daugherty in Big Pool to celebrate the 16th birthday of their niece Angeline Hart. Supper was served to guests Miss Lula Hart, Dick Gerhart, Ruby Har nish, Helen Har nish, Dorothy Moore, Thelma Tito, Ethel Hart, Norma Everitt, Betty Beauchamp and Isabelle Harp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Daugherty
Big Pool
Angeline Hart
Lula
Ruby Gerhart
Helen Harnish
Dorothy Moore
Thelma Tito
Power
Ethel Hart
Norma Everitt
Betty Beauchamp
Isabelle Harp
Miss Fiery Celebrates 95th Birthday at Middleburg Luncheon
Mr and Mrs Harry McCarraher hosted a luncheon at their home near Middleburg on Thursday honoring Miss Jennie Fiery in celebration of her 85th birthday. A pink and green spring color scheme graced table decorations and a cake with 95 candles marked the milestone. Flowers and gifts were given, and a birthday prayer was offered by Rev Dr Scott R Wagner. Guests included Dr and Mrs Wagner, Mrs Leila Oswald, Mrs Eugenia Harman, Mrs George White, Mrs Nomen Snively and Miss Josephine Baker. Miss Fiery, long a resident of Sumyot Avenue, now lives with the McCarraher couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McCarrather
Middleburg
Jennie Fiery
Miss Fiery
Scott R. Wagner
Wagner
Leila Oswald
Eugenia Harman
George White
Normen Snively
Josephine Baker
Sum' Yoit Avenue
McCarraher
Wedding at St Mark's Lutheran Church
Ruth M Bowers and Chalmers E Gruber Jr wed at St Mark's Lutheran Church on Tuesday February 29 in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev Roy L Sloop. The bride wore light blue with pink rosebuds and was attended by maid of honor Ethel Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth M. Bowers
Chalmers E. Gruber
Roy L. Sloop
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Ross Myhew
Ethel Lane
Graber
Fairchild, Aircraft. Corporation
Gruber
Southern Service Corporation of
Baltimore
All In A Day On Guilt And Economic Memory
The piece reflects on shared guilt for consumer excess during boom times and recalls past hardships from bank closures and factory shutdowns in Hagerstown. It cites Ohio's Buy Only Necessities for Duration campaign, praising saving habits in Perrysburg and seven other towns, proposing a similar approach for Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pegnie
Teft
Hagerstown
Pop
Mom
Ohio
Perrysburg
Girl Scouts Hear Library History Talk in County Visit
Girl Scouts of Troop 16 met at Washington County Library and heard Miss Bernice Tanner, children's librarian, speak on the library history and community role. Previously the troop hosted Zion Reformed Boy Scouts at a Leap Year party in the church social room with dancing and refreshments for thirty-two girls and many boys. Scoutmaster is Mr. Shilling. girl leaders are Mrs. Kurt E. Lande and Mrs. George Hollenbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Bernice Tanner
Zion Reformed Church
Shilling
Kurt E. Lande
George Hollenbach
Princess Jumper 2089 Patterns for 39 inch fabric
Classic long slender jumper with waist applique pattern No 11513. For size 36 jumper requires 2 1/2 yd 39 inch fabric or 2 1/4 yd 89 inch fabric. Send 16 cents for pattern plus name address and size. Spring Fashion Book shows 175 patterns, limited supply, order early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haferstown Daily Mail
W. Loth St
New York
Comedy's Second Showing Tonight at St Pauls auditorium
Last night the Amateur Workshop presented Mrs. Tubs of Shantytown a three act comedy to a full house in St Pauls United Brethren Sunday School auditorium. Charles Barber as Simon Rubbelss suitor Louise Novinger Mary Alsip played the title role. The cast included Frances Harbaugh Phyllis Lambros Clarence Harbaugh Phyllis Punt Maurice Johnston Frank Lusby Jr Diana Lee Wyand and Wilda Miller with music between acts by the Sunday School Orchestra directed by B Jaynes. The play will be repeated tonight at 8 o'clock under Miss Anna Garlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Harbaugh
Phyllis Lambros
Clarence Harbaugh
Phyllis Punt
Maurice Johnston
Frank Lusby
Diana Lee Wyand
Wilda Miller
B. Jaynes
Anna Garlock
Clearspring 4-H Club elects new officers after reorg
The Clearspring 4-H Community Club, following an encouraging re organization meeting at Clearspring High School, planned 1944 activities. David G. Seibert was elected president and John Miles vice president. other officers include Orville Helser Jr secretary Paul Millear treasurer John Raymond Beard assistant treasurer Marshall Kretzer Williamsport leader and Robert Way assistant leader. Meetings are set for the first Monday each month at Clearspring High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearspring
David G. Seibert
Clearspring High School
John ©. Miles
Orville Helser, Jr
Hancock
Paul Millear
John Raymond Beard
Big Pool
Marshall Kretzer
Wiliamsport
Robert Way
Victory gardens World War II output estimated rise
It is estimated that American victory gardens will produce 2 billion pounds more food in 1944 than they did last year. The projection underscores intensified homefront effort as wartime production aims continue to grow.
Plan Festival For March 18 In Hagerstown High School
The annual junior musicians festival for ages 6 to 18 will be held at Hagerstown High School on Saturday March 18 under the National Federation of Music Clubs. Auditions begin 9 30 a m for vocal chorus orchestra and school groups with Mrs Frances Jackman Civis as judge. Piano auditions are set for Monday April 10 at 2 p m at the Women s Club Auditorium with Marion Boyce as judge. Certificates of Merit awarded. no cash prizes, with brief judge remarks. Applications and fees due March 10 for March 18 and April 1 for April 10. submit to Mrs John Zentmyer. Other Maryland festivals noted for March 25 in Baltimore and April 15 in Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown High School
National Federation of Music Clubs
Frances Jackman Civis
Baltimore
Women’s Club
Marion Boyce
Washington, D. C
National Federation
Maryland
Cumberland
John Zentmyer
Norwegian Singer Set For Grace Church Sacred Concert
Hivin Bjornstad, born in Oslo, will perform a sacred concert at Grace Brethren Church Sunday at 7 30 p m. A lyric tenor with international acclaim, he has appeared locally before and is praised for gospel singing that brings Heaven near. Bible school starts 9 45 a m and the 11 o'clock service features Rev L L Grubb continuing a three part series on The Grace of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hivin Bjornstad
Oslo
Norway
Grace Brethren Church
Bjornstad
Bible School
L. L. Grubb
God
The Tinker to Open Play by Church Group Youths
The annual three act play by the Young People of the Church of the Brethren will be presented March 21 and 22. The comedy centers on an ambitious American family seeking luxuries beyond its means and a kind Tinker who reshapes their values, ending in a fitting happy conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis of Assisi
Fred Eastman
Church of the Brethren
Engagement announced for Darceots Malott and Daniel Ferrante
Mr and Mrs David T L Malott of Williamsport announce the engagement of their daughter Darceots Malott to Daniel Ferrante son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Ferrante of Philadelphia in a family notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David T. L. Malott
Williamsport
Miss Darceots Malott
Daniel A. Ferrante
Joseph Ferrante
Philadelphia
Baptismal Service At Samples Manor Church Of God
The Samples Manor Church of God will conduct a baptismal service Sunday March 5 at 2 30 afternoon near the Potomac River by the church. Evangeli stic services started January 20 and are still in progress with many conversions reported. In the evening ordinances will be celebrated and new members will receive fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samples Manor Church of God
Potomac River
4-H Mobilization Week Broadcasts Urge Members
Assistant County Agent Vernon Holter urged county 4-H club members to tune in two radio broadcasts during National 4-H Club Mobilization Week from March 4 to 12. County clubs will help with a local 1:15 pm Friday March 10 broadcast from the local station, and a national program on the Blue Network tomorrow at 7 pm with 4-H youths participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Holter
Ljocal
Blue Network
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Miss Starkey
Cpl. Bowers
Washington Square
John Garman
Baltimore Street
John
Patsy Crilley
Mary Louise Cochran
Dolores Faulder
Phyllis Hoffman
Pauline Wilson
Bobby Ernst
Burton Hoffman
Bill Rodefer
Charles Wolford
Helen
Mary Jane
Jo Anne Garman
Elbert M. Hofner
Best Haven Chapel
Glick’s
Kreider & Ephrata
Washington
Women’s Hats L. & B. Hat Shop
Northeast
Cor. Public Square
Hill & Dale
John W. Munson
East Avenue
Church Home
Mary Catherine Shupp
Charles Shupp
Pennsylvania Avenue
John Whitmore
Thurmont
Irwin J. Gutch
Sampson, N. Y
George Lambillotte
Locust Street
Norwalk
Charlotte Geiser
Gordon Burke
Shepherdstown
Guy Boward
James E. Powell
John E. Rowland
Elm Street
Jennie M. Shipley
Avenue
George Munt
Lois
George, Jr
Paxton, Il
Munt
Cpl
Eugene Marlowe
California
L. G. Marlowe
Cpl. Marlowe
San Francisco
Alice M. Bell
John Bell
Broadway
Gettysburg College
Eyerly
Jennie
St. Mark’s
Howard Street
Young Peoples’ Group
Calvary Brethren Church
Robert E. Myers
Isabelle Lindsay
Caskey
Caskey Baking Co
Girl Scouts
R. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
W. Washington Sr
Plan Festival
Grace Church
Selby Arch
Selby
Quy U
WAR Bonde Amb Stamps
Bentz and Dunn
House OF Shoes
North Potomac
Ane Shoss Ratonne
Arrow Shoe Store
Fleisher
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