DAR Enjoys Meet Monday in Conococheague Chapter Home
The Conococheague Chapter of the DAR met March 19 at 1401 Virginia Avenue, with cohostess Mrs. Joseph Bearinger and vice regent Brayden Ridenour presiding. The group discussed the Maryland State Conference held in Baltimore March 6 and 7 and planned the next meeting at Salisbury Mill with Mrs. Arthur Anold hosting.
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Conococheague
DAR
HB. H. Smith
Virginia Avenue
Joseph Bearinger
Bre
Brayden Ridenour
William Downey
May Clapper
Mark Reed
Homer Miller
Frank Hoffmeier
Maryland
Baltimore
Salisbury Mill
Arthur Anold
Hopewell Road
James Thompson
Warren Miller
O. L. Godlove
Wilson
Sperow
Miss Leonard Becomes First Woman Faculty Member at St John’s
Barbara H. Leonard named assistant dean for women at St John’s College becoming the first woman faculty member in its 255 year history. She will oversee teaching and administration for the college’s inaugural women students admitted in fall 1951 and starts July 1 1951 after teaching zoology at Smith College since 194?
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Barbara H. Leonard
St. John’s College
Maryland College
Richard D. Weigle
Miss Leonard
Oberlin
Ohio
St. John's
Smith College
Bookmobile Schedule Change Announced For Week
The bookmobile schedule has been postponed from March 22 to March 29. An announcement issued this morning notes the move.
Blue Bonnet Margarine Praised By Mrs Cronin
Mrs A J Cronin extols Blue Bonnet margarine as a favorite spread with sunny sweet flavor. The ad claims its all vegetable base delivers rich Vitamin A nutrition and year round economy.
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A. J. Cronin
A.J. Cronin
Easter Cantata Memor ies of Easter Morn at Grace Church
Ellen Jane Lorenz composed Memories of Easter Morn an Easter cantata presented by the Grace Evangelical United Brethren Choir on Sunday March 24 at 7 00 p m Miss Carrie J Jones is accompanist and H M Statey directs the choir Special soprano parts sung by Mrs Preston Bailey Mrs George Wolfensberger and Mrs Lester Sprecher alto Mrs Thomas Fitz tenor Thomas Fitz William Staley and Harry Staley bass Wadener Fuller and Western Sprecher The program includes solos trios quartets and choir numbers inviting the public to attend.
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Grace Evangelical United Brethren Church
Carrie J. Jones
George Wolfensberger
Frances Bailey
Betty Sprecher
Betty Long
Ardath Munning
Betty Reedy
PF. Wadem
Ellen Jane Lorenz Wilh
Grace Evangelical United Brethren Choir
H. M. Statey
Preston Bailey
Lester Sprecher
Thomas Fitz
Thomas, Fitz
William Staley
Harry Staley
Wadener Fuller
Wester Sprecher
Charitone
Redeemer
Preston Bailes
G. I. Rider
James Smith Cast In Harvey at Shepherd College
James Smith of this city is cast as Elwood P Dowd in Shepherd College's production of Harvey set for April 12 and 13 at the Life Theatre Reypoldg Hall. Alpha Psi Qinega presents the Broadway hit directed by Dr Vera Ellen Malton with Donald Loughrie assisting.
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James Smith
Elwood P. Dowd
Shepherd College
Harvey
Alpha Psi Qinega
Life Theatre
Reypoldg Hall
Elwood Dowd
Smith
Vera Ellen Malton
Shepherd
Donald Loughrie
Holy Thursday Mass Noted At St Church
Solemn Holy Thursday Mass celebrated at St. Catholic Church at 8 00 PM followed by a children’s procession. Confessions offered Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM and 9 to 10 PM Thursday 3 to 6 PM and 7 to 9 30 PM.
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St. 4 Catholi Church
Toul
Lear
Piano Recital Is Tonight by Mrs Matule
Mrs Matule will present her piano pupils in recital this evening at the County Museum. Performers include Johnny Zinnow ski Bruce Currie Judy Mass Vly Ditto Tommy Maan Garry Davis Diane Bee Parbury Currie Jeannine Ely Irey Mawes Don Massey Kathleen Pryer Hennie Braeunier Eddie Castle Susan Dehart Kenny Bownan. Kemp Kretter will be the second pianist and the public is invited.
Gradale Chapter Set to Elect Leaders Tonight
The Haserstown Moose Lodge announces an election of officers for the coming year at 8 o'clock. A large turnout is expected as members gather for the session and a slate of candidates will be presented for approval.
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Amce
Haserstown
Winnen
The
Moose
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promised Relief
A woman describes monthly cramps headaches and backaches from female functional ailments. The druggist suggested Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to relieve distress and build resistance, noting overall relief including pre period nervous tension and fatigue.
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Lydia
Pinkham
P.S
Lydia Pinkham
Draft Of Womanpower May Be Next Big Step In World
A wartime debate on women power cites Secretary Rosenberg on no draft plans but public fear of mobilization. Barnard College’s Millicent MacIntosh backs voluntary registration, while Sarah Lawrence’s Harold Taster opposes any draft..Business leaders like Elsie Murphy and Vivien Kellogg weigh in, and the piece notes volunteers can join WACS WAVES or Army Nurse Corps, with nurses urgently needed.
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Dorothy Roe
Associated Press
Defense al. Rosenberg
Werner
Millicen¢ Carey Mclfntosh
Dea O
Barnard College
Nework
Thue
Harold Taster
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville
N.Y
Elsie Murphy
S. Strouck and Co
Woolenanufacturers
Vivien Kelleurs
Connecticut
Ws Uy
WACS
WAVES
Marines
Acmory
Army
Hattie Carnergie
Vacation and Family News From Local Homes
Paedeants Mr and Mrs Charles W Hoff man and daughter Betsy return to Fountain Head Heights after weeks in Fort Lauderdale Florida Jay E Vanaman son of Mrs B E Fox Jill Corbett Street on 21 day furlough from overseas duty Ema Lew Downs Linden Hall Lititz Pa enjoys spring vacation at home Miss Martha Staufer Emma Willard Troy NY spends vacation with S S Staufer West Irvin Ave Mr and Mrs Rene Galmiche South Prospect Street return from Portsmouth Virginia Mrs J M Buchanan 488 North Potomac Street is a patient at Washington County Hospital recent visitors included son John R Buchanan and brothers Jack Cord Cole and Franklin P Cord Washington DC
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Charles W. Hoffman
Betsy
Fountain Head Heights
Fort Lauderdale, Fla
Pfu
Jay E. Vanaman
BE. EL Fox
Jill Corbett Street
EL Vanaman
Ema Lew Downs
Linden Hall
Lititz, Pa
Clyde L. Downs
Martha Staufer
Emma Willard
Troy, N. Y
8. S. Stauf
Fer
West Irvin Avenue
J. M. Buchanan
North Potomac Street
Washington County Hospital
Buchanan
John R. Buchanan
Washington, D. C
Jack ©. Cord
Denver
Cole
Franklin P. Cord
Washington, D.C
Local Birth Announcements From Westmont to Hagerstown
The notice lists multiple births across families in Westmont New Jersey Alexandria Virginia and Hagerstown Maryland. Donna Jean Eversole and Patricia Ann Mullenix are among newborn daughters while James Calcene and a son to David Wolfinger are also recorded. Families include former connections to Shirley Thompson Ellen Moore Jetta Adams and Louise Painter and mark March births at the Washington County Hospital.
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Regan Eversole
Westmont
N. J
Donna Jean
Ebersole
Shirley Thompson
New Jersey
Hospital Notes On Discharges At Washington County
Yesterday several patients were discharged from Washington County Hospital including John Long a student at Juntatal and Mrs George Bantzler. Members of the community noted visits from Mrs Jane and infant daughter at 908 Chib, and Mrs William Wintersteen with infant at 231 South Prospect. Wanda Himes, staff member at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, was spending the week at home here.
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Washington County Hospital
John Long
Juntatal
George Bantzler
Huntington
Hagerstown
Jane
Herbert W. Niner
Alvey Long
Terrace
Hewildl
William Wintersteen
South Prospect
James F. Wilson
Leroy Moats
Willamsport
James St. Clair
Hagerstown House Lane
Wanda Himes
The
University of Pennsylvania Thospital
Women to Hear Hirschmann Talk on League of Women Voters
Mrs. Joseph Hirschmann president of the League of Women Voters of Maryland will address local women in Hagerstown on Tuesday April 1 at the Washington County Museum. She will be accompanied by Mrs. Os Smith and will discuss the league’s purpose and progress.
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Women League of Voters
Joseph Hirschmann
League of Women Voters of Marylands
Washington County
Goucher College
Hirschmann
League of Women Voters
Citizens Planning and Housing Association
Baltimore
Os Smith
Seapue of Women Voters
League
Lynn Wroch
Fangy Pennington
Jon Bora
J. Gower
Smith
Hagerstown
Name change prompts by Gaither heir amid death of father
Att and Anan note that the heir formerly known as John Robert Smith Jr. considers dropping Jr. after his father's death. The text also includes garbled phrases about pork and potatoes with a humorous non sequitur about a pork pie.
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Anan
Gaither
Junior
John Robert Smith, Jr
John Robert Smith
Mary Haworths Mail Death Notice and Contested Home Life
A letter outlines Mary Haworths death and describes life at a home for aged women. It portrays tension between residents, caretakers, and trustees, noting a new nurse and concern over care quality, finances, and voices raised by ailing residents seeking dignity.
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Mary Hawortee
Tom
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the Terrace
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South Prospect Street
Portsmouth
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Curtis FE
Mullenix
East Lee Street
Patricia Ann
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Deryle Cuddy
Alexandria, Va
James Calcene
Washington County. Hospital
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Loauise
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WL Va
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Nancy Kriz
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Washington, of Nursing
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Fort Bragg
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Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company
Baltimore City
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