Planning for Music Week in Hagerstown
Planning for National Music Week was set by the Hagerstown committee at the Y M C A with chair Mrs. J C Byron presiding. The week runs May 7 to 14 and promotes group activities like orchestras bands and choruses to honor American composers and community cultural growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
J. Cc. Byron
A. H. Kreider
Henry Holzapfel
R. Paul Smith
Garland Groh
Peter Buys
Marguerite Campbell
Raymond Spahr
George Upiegraff
David Sarnoff
Party at Blairs Valley Marches In Light, Community
A St Patrick's party was hosted recently at Blairs Valley school by local adults and children. Washington County recreational supervisors led games as part of the center’s social recreation habit, with many residents attending including Dana Repp and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s
Blairs Valley
Washington County
Dana
Eileen
Flora
Hilda Repp
Junior
Kathleen
Eddie
Daisy
Mary
Norris
Dorothy
Marie
Jess
Carl Sword
Silvia
Perry Carbaugh
Lewis
Harry Higgins
Lucille Steele
Frank
Archie
George
Jesse
Mrs Myers Hosts Trinity Lutheran Class Meeting
Twenty five Sunday school members attended the meeting at the home of the president Mrs Jacob Myers East Franklin Street. Plans were made for a rummage sale on Friday April 28. Guest speaker Mrs Kurt Lande discussed the life of German women before and after Hitler's reign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia Harman
Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday School
Jacob Myers
East Franklin Street
Kurt Lande
Hitler
Personal notices of students and visitors in Hagerstown
Miss Doris Stine of Duke University spends spring vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Victor F Stine The Terrace Guests include Miss Mary Elizabeth Woodward of Wilson NC and Miss Edna Sexton of Zebulon NC also Duke students Other visitors and travelers include Mr Theodore Dashnaw of Buffalo NY Mrs Harry Shupp Mrs Anna Freedman Danzer and many Duke University students spending breaks in the city Local moves include patients and relatives visiting in hospitals and at homes with trips to Baltimore and Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Stine
Duke University
Victor F. Stine
Terrace
Mary Elizabeth Woodward
Wilson, N. C
Edna Sexton
Zebulon
N. G
Duke
Theodore Dashnaw
Buffalo, N. Y
Dashnaw
Evers Holtzman
Florida
Mr. Dashnaw
Pan-American Corporation
Anna Freedman Danzer
Emma Willard School
Troy, N. Y
Charles M. Danzer
Palm Sunday Cantata at St Johns Lutheran Choir
The choir of St Johns Lutheran will present The Crucifixion by Sir John Stainer at the Palm Sunday vesper service on April 2 at 7 30 under Robert B Clippinger. He will also play Bach pieces and a Bach sonata during the service. During the morning service the choir will sing Scott Ride On In Majesty with Faure The Palms as organ prelude. Mr and Mrs J Alfred Swisher announce the birth of a son Joseph Wayne born to Mrs Swisher formerly Madeline Magaha
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St. John's
Scott
Faure
J. Alfred Swisher
Hagerstown
Route 1
Joseph Wayne
Swisher
Madeline Magaha
Miss Zelda Lewis Marries Marshall W Grossnickle
Miss Zelda K Lewis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Levantine Lewis of Smithsburg, married Marshall W Grossnickle son of Mr and Mrs Upton Grossnickle of Myersville, at the Church of the Brethren parsonage Frederick on Saturday March 25. Rev Ralph E B Shober conducted the ceremony and the couple will reside in Myersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levantine Lewis
Smithsburg
Zelda K. Lewis
Marshall W. Grossnickle
Upton Grossnickle
Myersville
Church of the Brethren
Frederick
Ralph EB. Shober
Goucher Club Hosts Dinner For Speaker In Chambersburg
The Cumberland Valley Goucher Alumnae Club held a dinner at the Women's Club. Guest of honor was Dr. Esther J. Crooks, a Goucher Spanish professor, who then addressed the League for Peace and Freedom. Attendees included Mrs. Warren Miller, Mrs. Robi Snavely, Mrs. John Miller, Miss Catherine Beachley, Miss Lois Simon, and others from Chambersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley Goucher
Esther J. Crooks
Goucher
Crooks
Warren Miller
Robi. Snavely
John Miller
B. C. McFadden
Catherine Beachley
Lois Simon
Catherine Lakin
Mildred Keirn
Dorothy Jane Jacques
H. H. Mercereau
Mary Virginia Jackson
Elmer B. Carl
Harry D. Harvie
Margaret Eckel
Chambersburg, Pa
League For Peace and Freedom
Arts and Letters Club hears talks on Czecho Slovakia and Flagstad
At the Women’s Club committee room yesterday afternoon the Arts and Letters club featured a talk on Czecho Slovakia before the Munich crisis by Mrs. Cecil Hopkins and a study of Kirsten Flagstad and summer music festivals by Miss Julia Cushna. Mrs. Thurmond Lindsey arranged for Mrs. Hopkins to speak, sharing experiences from Prague prior to the Munich pact. A marriage license was issued in McConnelsburg to Charles W. Gorman and Florence E. Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Cecil Hopkins
Kirsten Flagstad
Julia Cushna
Arts and Letters Club
Women's Club
Thurmond Lindsey
Hopkins
Prague
McConnelsburg
Charles W. Gorman
This City
Florence E. Mann
Waynesboro
Not the same woman found on Frederick Street identified as Mrs Long
A woman found unconscious on Frederick street Friday night who told hospital staff she was Mrs Long was not Mrs Ernest Long of 517 South Potomac street. The hospital confirmed the misidentification and ongoing efforts to locate the correct person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Street
Long
Ernest Long
South Potomac Street
Call for School Overhaul and Bond Action in County
Opinion urged that county schools, including Williamsport and Antietam, face building needs due to fire hazards and overcrowded spaces. Parents and taxpayers are urged to push for new construction or bond issues, with calls to review funding, improve safety, and protect irreplaceable records and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Hancock
Berkeley Springs Plans Hobby Show
Mrs. Ward W. Keesecker announces the first annual Potomac Valley Antique and Hobby Fair at The Castle from May 27 to June 5. An advisory committee includes Jack M. Hunter, Hudson Yost Jr, Owen Mesner, Gene Miller, and others. Exhibits are invited from Morgan and neighboring counties, with insurance and safeguards provided. Ribbons and a $5,000 general prize will be awarded, decided by public vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley Springs
Ward W. Keesecker
Washington
Potomac Valley
Jack M. Hunter
Hudson Yost, Jr
Owen Mesner
Gene Miller
W. ©. Somers
Mary Largent
Clark Catlett
Pearl McCartry
Henry Gorrell
Harvey Beeler
Edna Cole
Evelyn Kidwell
Mamie Hunter
Charles Henry
Hancock
Morgan County
Lent preacher named for St. John's Wednesday service
The Rev. William Lineker, rector of St.Thomas church Hancock, will speak at St. John's Episcopal church on Wednesday evening March 29 at 7 30 o'clock as the Lenten preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lineker
St. Thomas Church
Hancock
St. John’s Episcopal Church
National Symphony In Chambersburg Concert
The National Symphony Orchestra of Washington under Dr Hans Kindler will perform at Penn Hall auditorium Chambersburg on Tuesday evening April 4 at 8 o'clock. Formed in 1981 by Kindler the ensemble has toured over a dozen states and Canada. Reservations may be made by mail or by phoning Chambersburg 526.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Symphony Orchestra
Washington
Hans Kindler
Penn Hall School
Chambersburg
Kindler
Canada
Penn Hall
Surprise Birthday Party for Martha Barnhill
A surprise birthday party celebrated Martha Barnhill on Friday March 24 at 16 West Side Avenue. Pink and white decor framed the evening of games and refreshments. Attendees included Dotty Poffenberger Connie Phillips Phylis Chambers Nancy Anthony Nelda Harbaugh Norma Harbaugh Norma Harbaugh Barbara Kanage Joan Kanaga Sarah Kanaga Cordus Brown Delores Stubs Mildred Gates Molly Myers Manzella Hicks Marie France and relatives Carl Poffenberger Walter Dearfoss Arthur Harbaugh Elva Barnhill and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Barnhill
West Side Avenue
Dotty Poffenberger
Connie Phillips
Phylis Chambers
Nancy Anthony
Nelda Harbaugh
Norma Harbaugh
Barbara Kanage
Joan Kanaga
Sarah Kanaga
Cordus Brown
Delores Stubs
Mildred Gates
Molly Myers
Manzella Hicks
Carl Poffenberger
Walter Dearfoss
Marie France
Harry Harbaugh
Arthur Harbaugh
Elva Barnhill
4-H Council Meeting Plans Craft Theme and Banquet
The Washington County 4-H Council will meet Friday evening March 31 at the Extension Service offices in Hagerstown. The program centers on crafts with Miss Mary Harter of the Washington County Museum presenting pictures and a lecture on handicrafts development. Members will display items collected locally and abroad, and plans for the April 28 County Banquet at St. Mark's Lutheran Church will be finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
4-H Council
University of Maryland
Hagerstown
Mary Harter
Washington County Museum
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Mary Coffman
Margaret Lowery
Mary Thomas
Pauline Poffen- Yerger
Chess Club To Play Gettysburg Tonight In Hagerstown Y
The Hagerstown Y M C A Chess Club hosts a return match with the Gettysburg Chess Club in the local Y rooms tonight. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend as members compete with the visiting team. A future challenge to York Pa Chess Club was issued and accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Y. M. GC. AL
Gettysburg Chess Club
Chess Club
York
Washington County Club dinner features college movies
The Washington County Club of Western Maryland College will host its annual dinner on Thursday night, March 30, at Hotel Patterson. Current students home for spring vacation will attend as guests, with a program featuring college movies and a guest list including Kermit Beyard, John Carnochan, Arnold and Robert Fleagle, Kathryn Foltz, Robert Hahn, Sidney Mansh, Henry Treisler, Edna Treisler, Warren Smith, Winifred Cobberly, Betty Jo Huffman, Helen Willard, Ton Barkdoll, George Myers, Dons Rowland, Richard Shuck, and William Leatherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Club
Western Maryland College
Patterson
Kermit Beyard
John Carnochan
Arnold
Robert Fleagle
Kathryn Foltz
Robert Hahn
Sidney Mansh
Henry
Edna Treisler
Warren Smith
Winifred Cobberly
Betty Jo Huffman
Helen Willard
Ton Barkdoll
George Myers
Dons Rowland
Richard Shuck
William Leatherman
Education Talk Set by E Russell Hicks Tonight
E Russell Hicks will lecture on Education in a Changing World at Church Street School auditorium Frederick tonight for the School Community Association. A Tryad Club demonstration of modern cooking by Catherine Schmidt of Potomac Edison was held Monday night. Mr and Mrs H L Rinehart entertained the Winter Street School faculty, hosted by principal Mr Rinehart, at their Reynolds Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Russell Hicks
Church Street
Frederick
School Community Association
Tryad
Catherine Schmidt
Potomac Edison Co
Tryad Club
H. L. Rinehart
Winter Street School
Rinehart
Reynolds Avenue
Seashell Boutonnieres on Miami Sand Fashion
Seaside shells from Miami beaches are used by novelty jewelry makers to craft spring boutonnieres. The shells are strung on wires, painted in bright colors, and arranged to resemble small flower clusters for men's suits.
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Miami
Monogram Pins Debut In Silver And Gold Finishes
New monogram pins arrive in silver and gilt finishes. The pins are priced affordably so buyers can own both finishes. They are described as decorative and vastly useful for personal adornment and gifts.
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Mrs. Myers
Materiate
Gale’s Beauty Salon
Washington Street
Harry Shupp
Mrs
Stuart Asbury
Charles Bradley
Hamilton Boulevard
A. A. Ankeney
West Washington Street
Miss Mae Winter
C. L. Garver
North Potomac Street
Washington County Hospital
Joseph Crockett
The
University of Richmond
David T. Crockett
Evelyn Ditmer
City
John R. Hamilton
Toledo
Ohio
Harry Morgan
B. H. Sykes
Allenhurst, N. J
Lewis Alexander
East
George B. Alexander
Summit Avenue
Baltimore
A. K. Baskette
National Cemetery
Mr. Alexander
Frank Visosky
Buffalo, NW
Merle Martin
Fred Martin
Clearspring
W. J. Howard Beckenbaugh
Hutson-Hetzer Agency
Mr. Beckenbaugh
Frank Malcolm Burhans
Johns Hopkins University
Wm. H. Burhans
Potomac Avenue
R. F. Shefler
Carlisle
Stanley Helm
Guy Sheffler
Mr. Sheffler
Miss Mabel Sheffler
Mrs. D. C. Baker
Stouffers- Lown
the American Beauty Salon
Washington St
Jernally
Leiter Brothers
Clyde E. Basehear
E. Wash. ST
Hamilton Hotel
St. John’s Lutheran Choir
Miss Lewis
Mr. Grossnickle
Goucher Club
Williamsport High School
Howard Street
Surrey
Winter Street
Antietam
Hagerstown Bakery
W. Franklin St
Sage
Blue Ridge
Alexander Bldg
Peey the
National Symphony In
Miss Harter
Gettysburg
College Club
Barry W Tan
Anderson Co
DYERS
Gaston of
Paria
Women’s Hats
L. & B. Hat Shop
N. E. Cor. Publia Square
Arrow Service
Arrow Shoe
West
Iona
Curtain Shop
Potomac St
Morning Herald
Daily Mail
South Side
Chatkin's
Summit
Surrey Aves
Virginia Way
Virginia Ave
Wilson’s Economy
Summit Ave
Howard St
Kamper
West Side
Reed & Gray Grocery Stor
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. Cannon
Heckman's Grocery Store
Antietam St
Boonsboro
Merman
Kretsinger Bros
Williamsport
D'S
Sharpsburg
F. Gross
Keedysville Line
Funkstown
M. Kershner
Hancock Ncock
Marin St. Maugansville
Ford's Grocery
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