Banquet of Class Held at First Brethren Church
The Berean class held its annual secret sister banquet at Hotel Patterson with Mary Johnston as toastmistress. A St Patrick s Day program featured Sara Lindsay Gaynell Kep linger Edna Martin and Freda Johns. Prizes were awarded to Dorothy Myers Mary Johnston and Mabel Martin. Duplicate Bridge winners were J O Funkhouser and Lewis Hamilton north south and Edw Davis and Edgar Jones east west. Next tourney March 24 with reservations via Mrs C H Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Brethren Church
Hotel Patterson
Mary Johnston
Sara Lindsay
Gaynell Keplinger
Edna Martin
Freda Johns
Lila Minnich
Sarah Lindsay
Charlotte Minnich
Dorothy Myers
Mary
Johnston
Mabel Martin
Ruth Hungate
Louise Kittell
Laverne Rudisill
Gay Overman
Gaynell Bkeplinger
Olive Metz
Helen Paden
Mary Louise Beachler
Gladys McCauley
Goldie Linninger
Irene Hershberger
Evelyn Wolfe
Agnes Martin
Mary Faulders
Hattie, Metz
Marguerite Dorsey
Henriett Palmer
Florence Harner
Mildred Weaver
Irene Elliott
Mildred Martin
J. O. Funkhouser
Lewis Hamilton
Edw. Davis
Edgar Jones
Fountain Head Country
Cini
C. H. Miller
Personal notices from Washington County area
Bet ter Homes Inc president W F Burhans and staff returned from an Atlantic City training course under Johns Manville. Local residents travel for concerts, funerals, and trips to Philadelphia Media and Washington venues. Birth announced for son of E Rex Kuhn in Smithsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Burhans
Better Homes, Inc
John M. Hamsher
Atlantic City
Johns Manville
Couple Wed on Friday in Dunbar Parish Ceremony
A quiet Friday wedding united Miss Genevieve Hughes of Dunbar Pa and Clyda A Topper, son of Mr. and Mrs A Topper of 2440 Virginia Ave formerly Dunbar. Rev Robert Hiller officiated at 8 PM in Williamsport Methodist church parsonage. Bride wore blue dress with tea rose corsage. A dinner followed. they will reside at the groom’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Hughes
Roy Hughes
Dunbar
Clyda A Topper
A. Topper
Virginia Avenue
Dunpar
Robert Hiller
Williamsport Methodist Episcopal Church
Topper
Dunbar Township
Gladiolus Society Meeting Set for Thursday at City Park
The Blue Ridge Gladiolus Society will meet at the Mansion House in City Park on Thursday evening March 23. Dr Gray of Phillips W Va will read several papers on gladiolus growing based on years of research. Plans for an April bulk auction to raise funds will be made and many gladiolus and dahlia varieties will be sold. Members and interested persons are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Gladiolus Society
Gray
Phillips
W. Va
Mrs Wachter Narrates Meridian Club Travelogue
Mrs. Clara W Wachter spoke at the Meridian Club dinner at the Women's Club describing a 25 day South America and Virgin Islands cruise aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam. She also shared Alaska photos and vivid city details from Rio de Janeiro and Bahia with notes on culture and landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara W. Wachter
Meridian Club
Women's Club
Wachter
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Petropolis
Big Business Pokes Fun at Itself in Telephone Show
The Hotel Alexander Chalet Room hosted Cumberland local telephone staff in a Friday skit show that lampooned operators. The event promoted personalized service with actors from Baltimore and Cumberland, introducing the Good Service Creed and redefining how operators greet callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Baltimore
Local Exchange
Cumberland Exchange
Girl Scout Troop Activities Across Washington County
Multiple troops report investitures, hikes, and craft work as Girl Scout Anniversary Week closes. Troop 1-Halfway led by Mrs Carl Wittmer and Mrs Ivan Rohrer welcomed fourteen new scouts. Troop 9 visited Superior Dairy plant on March 8, learning pasteurization, with chocolate milk served. Troop 5 worked on handiwork. May Day hike planned. Troop 111 Club presented a radio skit on WJEI for Girl Scout Week. A new Boonsboro troop forms under Mrs Raymond R Moore. Mrs John Bowie aided basket weaving. Troop 14 enjoyed skating party. Troop 6 formed three patrols led by Rita Martin, Margaret Donegan, and Louise Cushwa. About 160 scouts attended the rally at the Y M C A ending Anniversary Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl, Wittmer
Ivan Rohrer
Emma Grace Bowman
Frank S. Leiter
George Hoffman
George Herbert
Jean Jacques
Dorothy Paxton
Superior
Herbert McElwee
Miss Jacques
Miss Gale
Miss Shue
Jeanette Kaylor
Betty Plack
Girl Scout Club
Mrs. Bowie
Esther Lambilotte
Boonsboro
Raymond R. Moore
Betty Beeler
Council of
Washington County
John Bowie
John Carey
Lovalene Sullivan
William Garrett
Mary Virginia Stouffer
Rita Jane Martin
Margaret Donegan
Louise Cushwa
Girl Scouts
Fourth Birthday Party for Patsy Thomas in Annapolis
Mr and Mrs Charlies Thomas of North Locust street hosted a Saturday gathering for their granddaughter Patsy Thomas of Annapolis celebrating her fourth birthday. The St Patrick Day themed event featured refreshments, games, and vocal performances by Mary Jans King with tap dancing. Guests included Clarence Thomas Mary Anna Thomas William Thomas Jr Gilbert King and daughter Mary Jans Nutwell Md Carl Thomas and daughter Anna Mae Elizabeth Thomas George and Edgar Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Thomas
Annapolis
Gilbert King
Mary Jane
Nutwell
Charles Thomas
North Locust Street
Willam B. Hutzell
Glenside Avenue
Washington, D. C
Charlies Thomas
Patsy Thomas
St. Patrick's Day
Mary Jans King
Mary Anna Thomas
William Thomas, Jr
Mary Jans
Nutwell, Md
Carl Thomas
Anna Mae
Elizabeth Thomas
George and
Edgar Thomas
This City
High School Operetta Tune In Promises Family Night
WTNT invites radio listeners to a March 31 operetta at Hagerstown High School auditorium starring the Glee Club and orchestra under Electa Zeigley and Peter Buys. About 200 students perform with Ellen Stouffer and Doris Weagley as accompanists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WTNT
Hagerstown High School
Electa Zeigley
Peter Buys
Ellen Stouffer
Glee Club
Doris Weagley
Carl Fischer
Edward Bradley
Don Wilson
WINT
Kasper Kroggins
Tom Cooksey
Rally Ends Anniversary Week With Girl Scout Rally
Girl Scouts and Brownies totaling 160 gathered for a closing rally in the auditorium. Elizabeth Davis led songs, Mrs. Richard Cocklin spoke on International Friendship, and Mrs. Frank S. Leiter shared facts about Juliette Lowe. A candlelight service honored the founder, with refreshments by council members. Mrs. Leiter led arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Davis
Richard Cocklin
Switzerland
Frank S. Leiter
Girl Scout Council
Juliette Lowe
Scouting In
America
Meeting of Henry Kyd Douglas Chapter UDC Tomorrow
The Henry Kyd Douglas Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 o'clock at the home of the president Mrs Walter Byron Stehl 108 South Prospect Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kyd Douglas
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Walter Byron Stehl
South Prospect Street
Note burning at Boonsboro Church marks debt freedom
A Boonsboro Christian church debt free tonight after a supper and program. Rev. Robert G. Sulanke new pastor spoke along with Revs. Charles Hume Funk C. A. Frick former pastor and Rev. W. Walter Esmer. Frick recounted the church history noting its use as a hospital. Supper served and the note burning ceremony followed with music by Arlene Poffenberger on guitar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonsboro Christian Church
Robert G. Sulanke
Charles Hume | Funk
C. A. Frick
W. Walter Esmer
Frick
Arlene Poffenberger
Miss Garner Engaged to Mr Wantz in Washington DC
Mary Frances Garner daughter of Commander Clement Garner of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and Mrs Garner of Wisconsin Avenue Washington announces her engagement to Charles David Wantz of Baltimore and Hagertown son of Mr and Mrs Hiram Wantz of Oak Hill Avenue The couple both graduated from the University of Maryland She belonged to Delta Delta Delta sorority and he to Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Lb. Garner
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Garner
Wisconsin Avenue
Washington, D. C
Mary Frances
Charles David Nantz
Baltimore and Hagertown
Hiram 8. Wantz
Oak Hill Avenue
Miss Garner
Wantz
University of Maryland
Delta Delta Delta Soporty
Phi Sigma Kappa
St Patrick’s Day Birthday Party For Phyllis Sigler
A St Patrick’s Day party was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Vernon Sigler for their daughter Phyllis eighth birthday. Guests included Annette May Mary Alvey Jacob Kinsey Elaine Janice William Martin Sylvia Pollack Charles Sigler Virginia Kinsey May Sigler and Mrs Glenn Martin with games and refreshments provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Sigler
Phyllis
Annette May
Mary
Alvey
Jacob Kinsey
Elaine
Janice
William Martin
Sylvia Pollack
Charles Sigler
Virginia Kinsey
May Sigler
Alvey Kinsey
Glenn Martin
Supper Tomorrow for DeMolay Mothers Circle Guests
The DeMolay Mothers Circle will host a covered dish supper at the Masonic Temple tomorrow evening at 6 30. DeMolay Chapter members will be the guests at the event, sharing in the meal and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMolay Mothers Circle
Masonic Temple
DeMolay Chapter
Mrs Long Heads Ladies Auxiliary at Boonsboro Church
Mrs John Long was elected president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Boonsboro Christian church at a meeting held at Miss Mary Gantz home. Elected with her were Mrs Ernest Poffenberger vice president Miss Nannie Renner treasurer Mrs Lillian Knode assistant treasurer Mrs Paul Wade secretary and Mrs Benjamin Martz assistant secretary. Also noted were awards to Mrs John Wilkinson and Mrs Long. Attending were Rev and Mrs Robert Sulanke Mesdames Paul Wade John Wilkerson Ernest Poffenberger Mollie Clopper Emerson Clopper Benjamin Martz Hattie Moore Ruth Smith Robert Hughes and the Misses Arlene Poffenberger Irene Long Mary Gantz and Nannie Renner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Long
The
Boonsboro Christian Church
Mary Gantz
Ernest Poffenberger
Nannie Renner
Lillian Knode
Paul Wade
Benjamin Martz
John Wilkinson
Long
Robert Sulanke
Mesdames Paul Wade
John Wilkerson
Mollie Clopper
Emerson Clopper
Hattie Moore
Ruth Smith
Robert Hughes
Arlene Poffenberger
Irene Long
St Patrick's party held at Rev Long's garage
An enjoyable St Patrick's social gathered members and friends of the Second Brethren Church in the spacious Rev Roy S Long garage on Fairground avenue. After games and singing, refreshments were served to a large list of attendees including Rev and Mrs Long and numerous couples and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's
Roy S. Long
Fairground Avenue
Second Brethren, Church
John Harbaugh
Wm. H. Bowers
Cronise Barr
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Pierson
Clyde E. Basehoar
E. Washington St
Gale’s Beauty Salon
West
Washington Street
John Wishard
Letla Glessner
Maud Snyder
L. T. Baxter
Keedysville
Media
Frank Baxter
D. D. Keedy
E. B. Knadler
Robert Wyand and Son
Mary Kitzmiller
V. P. Conrad
View Street
Kathryn Alsip
Hazel Lowery
Jean Mitchell
Virginia Gruber
Dorothy McCullough
Laura Beck
Washington
Nelson Eddy
Constitution Hall
Charles Kirk
Romney, W. Va
Mary Miner
East Washington Street
Philadelphia
Merle Cramer
Cannon Avenue
Cuba
Ralph di Pietro
New York City
Howard A. Carrill
B. F. Cerrill
Smithsburg
Miami
Fila
J. Marcel Snyder
Albert Snyder
Strayer College
Snyder
Washington Civic Symphony Orchestra
Wm. Preston Lane, Jr
Terrace
Massachusetts
Marguerite A. Campbell
Sydney
Bradford
Charles M. Danzer
Catherine Overington
Johnn J. Porter
the Terrace
Homestead
Fla
Rachel Ritchey
Broadway
Washington County Hospital
Dora R. Magaba
Charles Metzgar
Ralph Gantz
Cumberland
R. B. Anders
Randolph Avenue
Harry Toms
Harry Schaff
Wayside Avenue
Elizabeth Radcliff
Frederick
J. W. Messersmith
Summit Avenue
Herbert H. Gorman
Jacksonville
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Trinity College
Duke University
William G. Beck
Potomac Avenue
Wm. Baker Beck
Mr. Beck
James V. Cannon
Hamilton Boulevard
Florida
Ruth Perry
Clearspring
E. Rex Kuhn
L. & B. Hat Shop
N. E. Cer
Public Square
Miss Hughes
Mr. Topper
Williamsport
Gladiolus Society
Meridian
Peregrine Wroth
TOD
General Information
Fables Vue
J. J. Newberry
Washington ST
Glee Clubs
Shockey
Monty
MR. Merlin
Armature
Major Bowes
Lee Yee
MR. Wantz
Mrs. Long Heads
St. Patrick’s Party
Schindel - Rohrer & Co. Inc
Bikia Aceritown
Mds
Hagerstown Bakery
W. Senile St
Arrow Service
Arrow Shoe Store
Morning Herald
Daily Mail
Rees
City Herald - Mail
Schindel's
Potomac
Oak Hill
Valencia
N. Potomac Ave
Seal Grocery Store
Penn. Ave
South Side
Chatkin’s
Summit
Surrey Aves
Virginia Way Market
Virginia Ave
Wilson's Economy
Summit Ave
Howard St
Kamper
S. Potomac St
West Side
Reed & Gray Grocery
West Side Ave
Smith’s Pharmacy
Washington Square
Baker's Pharmacy
Salem Ave
High St
Marozza Grocery Store
Cor
Lanvale & Ross St
East Side
FOX Grocery Store
East Wilson Blvd
Warren Pharmacy
Jefferson & N. Carrion Ave
Heckman's Grocery Store
Tie
Antietam St
Zimmerman
Kretsinger Bros
Hurd’s
Sharpsburg
Chas, F. Gross
ROY Line
Funkstown
Earl M. Kerahner
Hancock Hancock
Malin St. Maugansville
Ford's Grocery
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