General Byron to Address Maryland Music Club Federation
Brigadier General Joseph W. Byron head of the Army Post Exchange Service will speak at the War Service luncheon during Maryland Federation of Music Clubs two day convention at the Hotel Alexander. Topics include The Morale Value of Music with Lt Col Warburg and Lt Col Brongon joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Byron
Army Post-Exchange Service
War Service
Maryland Federation of Music Clubs
Hotel Alexander
Byron
Warburg
Brongon
State Board
G. Franklin Onion
Treble Clef Club
R. Paul Smith
Luther c. Bitter
Hagerstown
Pauline I. McCready
The
Red Cross
McCready
Guy Gannett
Portland
Concert Monday At Negro Church
Music Week program opens Monday night at Ebenezer A. M. E. church 26 West Bethel street with group singing of The Star Spangled Banner and a final chorus of One Voice and Sing. Recital includes Voices of the Woods and Lord's Prayer with solos by many students. program open to the public. Also Municipal Band broadcast at 9 30 p m and local Y M C A recitals through the week and marriage licenses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer A. M. BE. Church
West Bethel Street
Community Gospel Chorus
Voices of the Woods
Rubenstein
Deems
My Lord
Boatner
Charles Rideout
June L. Overton
Dolores Taylor
Ruth Hennett
Jean Weathers
Louise Moore
Maurice Taylor
Sadie Bennett
Jean Robinson
Carrie Goodloe
Marvyenia Wallace
Mary Joyce Clarke
Lilly Ann Moore
Doris Ann Bell
Hilton Manuels
Margaret Russ
Maxine Campher
Regina Feisley
Estelle Young
Asher Edelman
Local Personal News and Birth Announcement
Mrs. William Isaacs and daughter Linda of Washington DC visited Hamilton boulevard hosts. Mrs. Heiberger returned from Virginia Beach where her navy husband is at Camp Bradford. Several residents returned from trips or hospital visits. Mrs. Miller of Clear Spring announces the birth of a daughter at Washington County Hospital on May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William §. Isaacs
Linda
Washington, D. C
Francis A. Griffith
Hamilton Boulevard
Harry Heiberger
Wilson Boulevard
Virginia Beach
Navy
Camp Bradford
Norfolk
Herry G. Miller
Clear Spring
Route 1
Washington County Hospital
Couple Married Here Wednesday At First Christian Church
The Rev Dr William M Norment performed the ceremony for Miss Hayes Marie Poole daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur L Poole and Sgt Clayton A Hayes Jr son of Mr and Mrs Hayes at the First Christian church parsonage. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home with family friends in attendance. Sgt Hayes attached to the US Army Air Forces had been stationed in the Aleutian Islands for eighteen months and will return there after a short furlough. Both spouses are Hagerstown High School graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Norment
Hayes Marie Poole
Arthur L. Poole
Lincoln Avenue
Clayton A. Hayes, Jr
Hayes
Coffman Avenus
First Christian Church
Norment
Hubert A. Poole
Kim
Daniel Grove
Arthur Newcomer
Luther M. Fouke
Sue Stouffer
Clayton Hayes
The
Mary Ridenour
Jean Sunmers
Janice Grogan
Ardella McKee
Gloria Eaton
Betty Kitchen
Emma Grace Bowman
Frank
Erston McKee
W Normanj Poole
Sgt. Hayes
TU. S. Army Air Forces
Aleutian Islands
Army
Fairchild
Mrs. Hayes
Hagerstown High High School
Miss Vetonna Rind Wed Here In 1948
Miss Vetonna J. Rind and John A. Carbaugh were wed Friday afternoon April 28 at the First Christian Church parsonage with Dr. William M. Norment performing the ceremony. Miss Rind wore a pink suit with blue accessories and gardenia corsage. guests included Julia Anna Carbaugh and Mrs. Brown. The bride, a 1942 Hagerstown Hix graduate, has worked at the telephone company. the groom, a 1941 high school graduate, worked at Fairchild Aircraft and will soon report for active army duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Rind
West Howard Street
Vetonna J. Rind
John A. Carbaugh
C. A. Carbaugh
Guilford Avenue
First Christian Church
William M. Norment
M. W. Brown
Julia Anna Carbaugh
The
Stoam
Robert Carbaugh
Hagerstown Hix School
Telephone Company
Fairchild Aircraft Division
Carbaugh
Army
Local Couple Wed At Funkstown April 15
Miss Beverly Ardinger granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ardinger 4 Lincoln avenue and Mr. Charles Holtz son of Mr. and Mrs. George N. Holtz Sabillasville were married on Saturday evening April 15. Rev Raymond Miller officiated at St Pauls Lutheran Church parsonage Funks. The bride wore a three piece wheat colored wool suit with brown accessories and her mother Mrs J C Brewer attended. Both are employed by Fairchild Aircraft Corporation and will reside at 544 Chestnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Ardinger
W. C. Ardinger
Lincoln Avenue
Charles Holtz
George N. Holtz
Sabillasville
Raymond Miller
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Funkstown
J. C. Brewer
Mrs. Holts
Fairchild Aircraft Corporation
Chestnut Street
Burmese seamen row boats with leg wrapped oars
Burmese sailors commonly propel boats by looping legs around short oars to apply leverage. This method reflects traditional maritime practices observed in regional watercraft.
Hypnosis Talk Delights Potomac Edison Employees
A Potomac Edison Auditorium program led by Frank J. Sazama showcased hypnosis with volunteers illustrating the practice. An employee repeatedly shouted for "John" from a window, acting under hypnotic compulsion, while others demonstrated varied cooperation and debunked concerns about leaving a subject under hypnosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac-Edison Company
Company
East Washington Street
John
P. E
Frank J. Sazama
U. S. Naval Academy
Merize
P. E. Employees Association
Sazama
Local Man Attends Sister's Wedding in Burkittsville
Mr. Howard C. Nalley of this city gave his sister Ethel VY Nalley in marriage to Cpl. Charley L. Peyton of Baltimore on April 29 at the Lutheran church in Burkittsville. Rev. Dr. H. C. Erdman officiated. A reception followed at the bride’s parents' home. The couple will reside in Henderson, Kentucky near Camp Breckinridge for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard C. Nalley
Ethel VY. Nalley
Burkittsville
Cpl
Charley L. Peyton
Baltimore
H. C. Erdman
Henderson
Peyton
Camp Breckinridge
New Troop 38 Installed Here
The Church of the Brethren sponsors Boy Scout Troop 38 in the Washington Area Council. Vernon Sigler installed scouts Ken Cline John Little Charles Brown Howard Smith Paul Field David Raymer Worthy Boretos Joseph Maechtel Ellis Duffey Billy Poffenberger Marvin Burger Donald Ruth Sonny MecAfee Earl Butts and Howard Nigh during a candlelight ceremony by visiting Troop 2. After charter presentation to Rev Paul M Robinson by Vernon M Miller, Worthy Boretos and David Raymer received second class awards. Myril Hall spoke brief ly. The initial year troop committee includes William R Wolfkill chair Leonard Duffey Earl Coffman and Scoutmaster Howard Stottlemyer. Board of Review members are Alvey Holsinger chair Clarence Berger Lee Poffenberger Albert Long Ellis Duffey and William Wolfkill. Eagle Patrol gave a first aid demo and Bear Patrol presented a mystery play. Mothers were given red carnations and refreshments followed group singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Washington Area Council
Vernon Sigler
Ken Cline
John Little
Charles Brown
Howard Smith
Paul Field
David Raymer
Worthy Boretos
Joseph Maechtel
Ellis Duffey
Billy Poffenberger
Marvin Burger
Donald Ruth
Sonny MecAfee
Earl Butts
Howard Nigh
Paul M. Robinson
Vernon M. Miller
Boretos
Myril Hall
William R. Wolfkill
Leonard Duffey
Earl Coffman
Howard Stottlemyer
Troop Board of Review
Alvey Holsinger
Clarence Berger
Lee Poffenberger
Albert Long
William Wolfkill
Eagle Patrol
Bear Patrol
Young People In Charge Of Service At United Brethren Church
The 4th anniversary of the youth work at Pauls United Brethren Church marks a service at 7:30 PM Sunday led by Betty Mullendore with Phyllis Punt assisting. Howard Johnston directs a program featuring junior and young people, with readings, music by the Junior Choir, a playlet Talent Squared, and talks by June Lyday and Doris Newman. Ushers include Allen Scott and John Marshall. The note adds Manipur, India residents do not eat meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the United Brethren In Christ
Paul’s United Brethren Church
Howard Johnston
Betty Mullendore
Phyllig Punt
Mary Ronay
Talent Squared
June Lyday
Doris Newman
Betty Mulcast
Elaine Gentry
Connie Pryor
Allen Scott
John Marshall
BJ Myers
Jim Horst
USO seeks service mother for Washington County event
The Washington County USO invites mothers with six or more children serving in the armed forces to be honored at the Mother's Day dance May 13 at the Y.M.C.A. If multiple eligible mothers reside in the county they share the honor. Contact Mrs. W. Fred Mowen at the Y.M.C.A. to nominate. Weekend events begin May 13 with a dance, Open House, and another dance May 8 hosted by Trinity Lutheran. Additional dances are scheduled May 16, 20, 24 and 137 with various hostesses and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
USO
United States
W. Fred Mowen
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Oriole Grove
Woodmen of the World
Women's Society of Christian Service of
Washington Square Methodist Church
Party To Honor Daughter's Birthday At Guilford Avenue
Mr. and Mrs. J. Arthur Williams hosted a birthday party at their Guilford avenue home for their daughter Jane Byrd's eighteenth birthday. Yellow and white decor set the theme. door prizes went to Julia Anne Carbaugh and Pfc. Art Muth. Guests included Lois Williams, Charlotte Cash, Hazel Cash, Dorene Keckler, Anne Keckler, and several service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Arthur Williams
Guilford Avenue
Jane Byrd
Julia Anne Carbaugh
Pfc
Art Muth
Lois Williams
Charlotte Cash
Hazel Cash
Dorene Keckler
Anne Keckler
Harry Wolven
Ed Boyle
Bill Redemski
Earl Goodchild
Boyce Stinson
John Murray
George A. Benson
John Bergin
Smith transferred to WAC Recruiting in Baltimore
Corporal Smith of Havre de Grace Maryland was reassigned to the Third Service Command headquarters for duty with the WAC Recruiting Station in Baltimore, announced by Major General Philip Hayes. Smith had served at the Hagerstown recruiting station since November 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emn
u.Smith
Havre’ de Grace
Third Service Command
WAC
Baltimore
Philip Hayes
Service Command
Corporal Smith
Hagerstown
Spring Love Feast at Welty Church May 6
A Spring Love Feast and Holy Communion will be held at Welty Church of the Brethren on Saturday May 6 at 4 00 o clock with Rev Ora DeLauter officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Welty Church
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General Byron
State Federation of Music Clubs
National Federation of Music Clubs
LEM
Pla
Negro Church
Music Week
Richard E. Gosford
Lautersburg
Margaret E. Gruber
Melvin G. Cook
Marlowe
W. Va
Myrtle L. Griffith
Hazel Mc Pools
Ragan H. L. Shaw
Gladys M. Hamill
Clifford D. Carroll
Preston
Hattie J. Roberts
Sharpeburg
Maynard L. Jones
Fairplay
Phyllis L. Reynolds
Jive
Potomac ST
Nelson Eddy
Balalalka
Volga
Rachmaninott
John Charles Thomas
Mes Luboehats
Nemenoft
Foptlab Records
Perry
Tou
Gee
Louis
Jordan
Tommy Dorsey
Seine
Artle Shaw
Clarinet Duke Ellington
Main Stern
Johnny Come
Johnny Lou ‘Time
Waite
Peatherhead
Morcar
Louise Andrews
Bernadette
Carman Ceees
N.Y
C. M. Foreman
South Potomac Street
Waynesboro
Harry Beaver, Jr
Mrs. Beaver
Florida
Bis Homs
Aaron Ruben
Pat Kanner
Floyd K. Fearnow
King Street
Charles Nigh
Wayside Avenue
Cpl. D. Newton Henson
Camp Pickett, Va
Richard Lee Sholtzer
Greencastle
Hilmore Langrell
Mealey Parkway
Kenneth R. Dando
Conrad R. Burger
Magnolia Avenue
A. B. Schofield
Fountain Head Heights
Leaksville, N. C
Bernadine C. Callanan
Roanoke
D. S. McClain
Winter Street
McClain
Thomas J. Callanan
Walter Byron Stebl
South Prospect Street
U. S. Daughters of 1812
Hotel Commodore
New York City
Victor P. Clark
Norfolk, Va
Mr. Clark
Ira Marshall
Leo Marshall
Mary Marshall
Isaac Davis
Elmer Davis
Chauncey Collisower
Sarah
Edna Moser
Travinger Mill Road
Pye
Edgar L. Wilson
Camp Hood
Texas
EL AL Ee
Joan OF Arc
Rancus Maid
Orleans
Wykes
Miss Poole
Mr. Carbaugh
Hill &Dale
Bible
Fleisher’s
Glick’s
Kreider & Ephrata
Glick’s Shoe Store
Washington St
Women’s Hats
L. & B. Hat Shop Northeast Cor. Public Square
Boy Scout Organization
Church
St. Paul’s U. B
Manipur
India
N. Potomac Hagerstown
U. S
Pinkham
Pink Poune
H. L. Mills
W. Baltimore &T
U.S.C
Hellena Curtis
Beauticians
Anthony’s Beauty Salon
Professional Arts
Zenith Radionic
Zenith Radio Corporation
C. A. Brown
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