Gardening Week At Library Showcases Garden Books
March 5 to 12 marks Garden Book Week at the Washington County Free Library with an exhibit of garden books including new titles and classics. The Hagerstown Garden Club decorates the library with fresh arrangements and features Stevens’s Garden Flowers in Color and Foley’s Annuals for Your Garden among others. Also recommended are practical guides like The Vegetable Gardener's How Book by Chesla Sherlock and Gardening as a Hobby by Edminster, plus travel and memoir volumes for garden lovers. ANNOUNCE BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pentz announce a son born March 3 at home. Mr. and Mrs. William Harsh announce a daughter born March 1 at Washington County Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Rohrback announce a daughter born Saturday at York Hospital. Mrs. Dorothy M. Myers, formerly of Potomac-Edison Home Service, mentioned.
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Washington County Free Library
Hagerstown Garden Club
Stevens
Daniel J. Foley
Chesla Sherlock
Edminster
Vicarious Gardeners
Fairchild
Farrington
Maryland
Helen Ashe Hays
Arthur Pentz
Lawvale Street
William Harsh
Williamsport
Washington County Hospital
Martin E. Rohrback
Martinsburg
W. Va
York
Martin
Dorothy M. Myers
Home Service Department
Potomac-Edison Compay
Pennsylvania Railroad Women’s Aid Meeting Notice
The Pennsylvania Railroad Women’s Aid will hold a meeting at Mrs J C Sunder land’s home at 1011 Oak Hill avenue on Thursday afternoon March 9 at 1 30 o’clock.
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W. A
Pennsylvania Railroad Women’s Aid
J. C. Sunderland
Oak Hill Avenue
Local Personal News Highlights From Washington County
Miss Jean Jackson returns from New York City. Fleisher's plans a March 17 children's hat department opening. Miss Esther Darlington Riddle at Johns Hopkins Hospital after mastoid operation. Mrs. H. C. McLaughlin visiting relatives in Potomac Avenue. Miss Treza Eckert recuperating from appendicitis at Washington County Hospital. Rev Dr F Berry Plummer confined at home with laryngitis. Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Shearer visit in city from Rockville. J Alvey Long back home after hospital stay. Miss Margaret White and Miss Mary Louise McDearman to return from Rocky Mount NC. Nancy Gordon improving in hospital. Mrs. Norman McCardell and Mrs. Allen Geiser leave to visit Wheeling relatives. Mrs. Robert McL Smith and daughters return from visit in Baltimore. Mrs. John C. Wagner leaves for New York City. Randall Smyth resumes studies at Maryland after illness. Mrs I M Wertz visiting her parents in Broadway. Marian Potter Lillian Jacques and Charles Henry take a trip to College Park for boxing matches. Adrian H. Onderdonk Jr returns to St James School after weekend in Baltimore. George R. Lindsay attends fire chiefs meeting in Philadelphia ahead of Atlantic City convention. Mrs F J Schultz and Miss Hazel Rhodes motor to Mexico and California for the San Francisco Fair. Dorothy Irwin on Wilson College honor list. Dr P L Russell to attend five state post graduate dental course in Washington.
Shower Given By Sisterhood at First Brethren Church
The Sisterhood of Mary and Martha of the First Brethren church held a meeting at the church on the topic Depths of Understanding. Participants included Marjorie Shupp Ruth Hollyday Lorraine Wolford Evelyn Troupe and Lucille Summers. A kitchen shower followed for Mrs. Evelyn Summers Keplinger a recent bride hosted by Victoria Reinecker Martha Morin and Jane Morin.
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Sisterhood of
Mary
Martha
First Brethren Church
Marjorie Shupp
Ruth Hollyday
Lorraine Wolford
Evelyn Troupe
Lucille Summers
Evelyn Summers Keplinger
St. Patrick’s
Victoria Reinecker
Jane Morin
Thedabelle Clopper
Helen Leatherman
Lois Beachley
Catherine Helfrick
Janet Murray
Jean Gordon
Gladys McCauley
Janet Troupe
Ethel Myers
Ethel Keplinger
Doris Troupe
W. H. Beachier
Ninth Tea Of Term At St James School
The ninth tea of the winter term was held Sunday afternoon at St James School hosted by Headmaster and Mrs Adrian H Onderdonk with Mr and Mrs John Colton and the basketball squad as guests. Mrs John Colton presided at the tea table and school ladies served. Other guests included Mrs Catherine Overington Mr and Mrs Lesley Gardner Mr and Mrs Lyman Battolph Rev and Mrs Samuel Johnston and Bartlett Johnston of Baltimore. The Johnston brothers are alumni. At vesper service Rev Johnston was guest minister. After assembly Mr Gardner gave an illustrated lecture on Photography to the Camera Club.
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St. James’ School
Adrian H. Onderdonk
John Colton
Colton
Catherine Overington
Lesley Gardner
Lyman Battolph
City
Samuel Johnston
Bartlett Johnston
Baltimore
Johnston
Gardner
Camera Club
Society Meets At Dieterich Home
The Senior Christian Endeavor Society of the First Church of God met at William and Dieterich home 741 Maryland avenue with B. Russell Wicks as guest speaker. Prayer by Rev J E Stephen scripture by W M Jenkins and refreshments followed with many guests listed.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the First Church of God
William Dieterich
Maryland Avenue
B. Russell Wicks
J. E. Stephen
W. M. Jenkins
J. H. Stephen
Elsie R. Snavely
W. L. Sampsell
S. M. Carty
W A. Jenkins
C. E. Zepp
F. Schlotterbeck
Roy Weller
W. E. Gossard
Perry Strickler
E. Royce
Eva Boyer
Ella Cole
Nellie Barrow
Laura Moore
C. Fahrney
J. Shaw
M. Kendle
H. Flohr
F. Snavely
Betty Kegins
Betty Groff
Betty Weber
Anna
Gégavieve Jenkins
June
Frances Schlotterbeck
H. Russell Hicks
John Dieterich
Charles Smith
Billy Dieterich
Richard Ludwig
Jimmy Hahn
Maurice Jenkins
Corporation Head To Be Guest Here
Willis H. Carrier, president of Carrier Corporation and noted air conditioning authority, will attend the goodwill dinner dance by the Southern Engineering Society on March 24 at Hotel Alexander. Known as the father of air conditioning, Carrier helped make Florida weather manageable year round. Reservations can be obtained from Lawrence M. Johns at 19 Mulberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis HH. Carrier
Carrier Corporation
Southern Engineering Society
Hotel Alexander
Carrier
Florida
Lawrence M. Johns
Choir Party Celebrates Organist Mrs Harbaugh Birthday
The First Baptist Church choir held a surprise party at Mrs. Arthur C. Harbaughs North Mulberry street home Friday honoring the organist. Rev. P. B. Watlington praised her long service. a buffet supper and three tier cake followed. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A C Harbaugh and several church members and local families.
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First Baptist Church
Arthur C. Harbaugh
North Mulberry Street
A. H. Sherman
P. B. Watlington
Harbaugh
Mothers Circle to entertain at DeMolay event
The Hagerstown Chapter Order of DeMolay and the DeMolay Mothers Circle will hold meetings tomorrow at 7 15 PM in the Masonic Temple auditorium. Afterward the mothers will entertain the boys and their families with a program and refreshments in the same venue.
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Hagerstown
Order of DeMolay
DeMolay Mothers Circle
Masonic Temple
Surprise Birthday Party for Leonard Lowry
Mr and Mrs W S Lowry hosted a surprise party at their Williamsport pike home for their son Leonard celebrating his 16th birthday. Guests included Christine Zimmerman Mary Barnhart Mary Lowery Geraldine Barkdoll Carol Sheldon Marie Landis Kathryn Reid Cora Winger Evelyn Mowen Lula Boppe Martha Bartles Helen Sprankle June Barkdoll Leon Stouffer Mima Lowery Grace Winger Harry Winger and many Lowry relatives.
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Leon Stouffer
Mima Lowery
Grace Winger
Harry Winger
Kenneth Carbaugh
Glenn Cons
Albert Bartles
Paul Sprankle
Leonard Lowry
Laurence Stouffer
Charles Hollinger
William Lowry
Willie Bartles
Roy Lowry
Bobbie
Junior Lowry
W. S. Lowry
A. C. Lowry
P. L. Lowry
F. EB. Wolfe
Students hear talk on Ireland at junior high
Mrs. George W. Kerstetter, a 41 year immigrant from Ireland, spoke to ninth grade students at South Potomac junior high school. She described Ireland, its castles and government and displayed native Irish products for the group.
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George W. Kerstetter
Ireland
South Potomac Junior High School
Ekerstetter
Mrs Nave Honored At Williamsport Birthday Party
A party at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Nave in Williamsport Saturday celebrated Mrs Nave s sixty seventh birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Chaney Mr and Mrs Lester Nave Mr and Mrs Jack Jones Mr and Mrs Jacob Nave Mr and Mrs Donald Murray Mr and Mrs Edward Nave plus Delores Sarah Nave Irene Murray Freda Kreps Lorraine Dawn Rachel Murray Nancy Jean Kreps William Jacob Buddy Roy Lester Junior and Jack Nave Sidney Chaney and John Jones.
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Joseph Nave
Williamsport
Lorraine
Dawn
Rachel Murray
Nancy
Jean Kreps
William
Jacob
Buddy
Roy
Lester
Junior
Jack Nave
Sidney Chaney
John Jones
The Night Owl Opens Tomorrow at Women's Club
A three act comedy mystery drama by Frank W. Spohn opens tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the Women s Club auditorium under the Christian Endeavor Society of Christ s Reformed Church. The action unfolds in Miss Ann Wesley s haunted living room as mysterious happenings fuel her stage play two runtimes. Cast includes Mary BE Ward Patsy and James Gray with Louise Gimple as Ann Wesley and Charles D. Lyon directing.
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Frank W. Spohn
Women’s Club
Christian Endeavor Society of Christ’s Reformed Church
Ann Wesley
Miss Wesley
Patsy
Mary BE. Ward
Wiliam Wimple
Charles T. Harber
Ken Grant
Jordon Bean
Daisy Linden
Jane Rohrer
Louise Gimple
James Gray
Eddie H. Koons
Frances Berger
Charles Adams
Lola May
Edw. Norman
Charles D. Lyon
Progressive Party Held By Hi Y Club
The Boys H I Y Club conducted a progressive party Friday evening visiting homes of Bill Dutton Frank Brumback and Jim Russell. Attendees included Walter Byron Stel Jr Betty Haritle Elsie Doub Christine Zimmerman Marguerite Buchanan Betty Auxt Sammie Rider Phil Kibler Bettie Cochran Thelma Grosh Ruth Leonard Bettie Lindsay Betty Mowen Jane Showe Helen Kershner Daniel Abshire Phil Conuchman Mary Yeager George Twyford Norman Morin Don Garrison Tom Wolfe Phil Russell Dick Lawrence Bill Dutton Deve Leonard Jim Russell Ray Steffey Ken Daniels Sydney Pack Jack Richard Saylor Mike Callas Lenny Rowe Dick Stine Ned Shafer and Jack Printz.
Tomorrow PTA Meeting At Lincoln School
The Parent Teacher Association of Lincoln School will hold a meeting tomorrow evening at 7:90 o'clock at the school.
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T. A
Parent Teacher Association of the Lincoln School
Match gloves and boutonnières for stylish suits
Accessories Make the suit this season. A simple navy or black suit can be given intriguing guises with three or four pairs of suede gloves in bright shades, matched with boutonnières. Add matching veiling tied around the crown of a new sailor hat for a coordinated look.
Blouses Take Spotlight This Spring In Chic Shops
Smart Fifth Avenue shops display evening and day length black chiffon skirts with a wide range of blouses. Exquisitely detailed pieces of fine French organdis with embroidery and Val lace sit beside brisk taffeta options in plaids and stripes. Some are woven from endless lace on a wet foundation others use bright chiffons with peasant sleeves and adjustable drawstrings.
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Fifth Avenue
Surgeons to Meet in Baltimore Section Meeting
Surgeons from eight states and the District of Columbia, plus hospital executives, will attend the American College of Surgeons Section Meeting in Baltimore March 15 to 16. Headquarters at the Lou Baltimore Hotel. Medical professionals statewide invited.
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Maryland
Virginia
West Virgin
New Jersey
Delaware
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
South Carolina
District of Coluthia
American College of Surgeons
Baltimore
Lou Baltimore Hotel
Radio Club Hosts Friday Party at Fairground Avenue
The Radio Dramatic Club held a Friday night party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Blonde on Fairground Avenue. Guests included Elizabeth Rienour, Doris Evans, Dorothy Fre, Ruth Souders, Jane Brewer, Marguerite Frey, Roy Power, Clarence Huff, David Gorman, Pat Russell, Bob Brewer, Robert Fre, Faul Blondell, Ted McClain, Harry Myers, and Edwin Fuller.
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Radio Dramatic Club
Harry Blonde
Broadway-Wayside PTA Meets Wednesday Afternoon
The Broadway-Wayside Parent Teacher Association will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock in March.
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T. A
Broadway-Wayside Parent Teacher Association
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Bikie
Hagerstown, Md
Hagerstown Bakery
W. Franklin St
Arrow Service
Arrow Shoe
Washington Street
Women’s Y Hats
L. & B. Hat Shop
N. E, Gov. Public Square
Thriftuesday
Stanley
Jean Jackson
New York City
Children’s Hat
Fleisher’s
Esther Darlington Riddle
Park Place
Johns Hopkins Hospital
H. C. McLaughlin
D. C. McLaughlin
BE. W. Grabill
Potomac Avenue
Treza Eckert
Marshall Street
Dr. F. Berry Plummer
East Franklin Street
Bryce Shearer
Rockville
J. Alvey Long
South Prospect Street
Margaret White
Mary Louise McDearman
Rocky Mount
N. C
Nancy Gordon
Eugene Gordon
Summit Avenue
Norman .R. McCardell
Allen 8. Geiser
Smithsburg
Wheeling
W.va
Robert McL. Smith
Helen and
Mary Landon
Washington
John C. Wagner
Irvin
Randall Smyth
North Locust Street
University of Maryland
Mrs. I. M. Wertz
Mrs
A. W. Barnhart
Broadway
Marian Potter
Lillian
Lanney Jacques
Charlies Henry
College Park
West Point
St. James School
Robert Henderson
Cumberland
Adrian H. Onderdonk, Jr
Richard A. Jamison
George R. Lindsay
Maryland State Firemen’s Association
Eastern Association of Fire Chiefs
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
F. J. Schultz
Hazel Rhodes
West Washington Street
Mexico
California
San Francisco
Dorothy Irwin
J. Y. Irwin
Hamilton
Boulevard
Wilson College
P. L. Russell
Hamilton Boulevard
Mayflower Hotel
Washington, D. C
Mary and
Dieterich
Corporation
Mothers’ Circle
Thamar Theta Rho
Croquignole
Adoria
Gale's
Son
Mrs. Nave
The
Night Owl
Progressive Party
Hi-Y Club
Dorset Department
Eyerly
Leo Lani
Honolulu
Hamilton Hotel
Radio Club
Frida
Clyde E. Basehoar
E. Washington St
Clen
Potomac St
Colonial Theatre
Morning Herald and
Daily Mail
Pai
South Side
Chatkin’s
Summit
Surrey Aves
Virginia Way
Virginia Ave
Wilson’s
Summit Ave
Howard St
Kamper
Marozza Grocery Store
Cor
Lanvale & Ross St
East Side
FOX Grocery Store
East Wilson Blvd
Warren Pharmacy
Jefferson & N. Cannon Ave
Heckman's Grocery Store
Antietam St
Boonsboro
Zimmerman
Kretsinger Bros
Hurd's
Sharpsburg
Chas. F. Gross
Keedysville Boy Line
Funkstown
Earl M. Kershner
Hancock Hancock
Main St. Maugansville
Ford's Grocery
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