South Potomac Junior High to Present Annual Band and Chorus Concert
The South Potomac Junior High School will stage its third annual band and eighth and ninth grade chorus concert on May 18 at 8 p.m. under directors Kenneth N Alling and Amelia Daniel with Judy Folts as accompanist. Proceeds fund band uniforms. Tickets available from students or at the door.
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South Potomac Junior High School
Amelia Daniel
Kenneth N. Alling
Judy Folts
Stoughton
Chopin
Evening Star
Wagner
Bergsteen- Lavass
Artur Sullivan
Sth
Paul Lincke
Kylophone
Ward James
Berlin
Current Events Club Presents Final Meeting and Theme
The Current Events Club held its final meeting of the year at Mrs. Leo Milter’s home with Mrs. Walter Daniels as hospitality chair. Mrs. Lauran Sowers reviewed books while Mrs. Brayden Ridenour discussed current events. Miss Mary Kaylor summarized the year’s meetings and Miss Catherine Beachley proposed next year’s theme, Undeveloped Areas of the World.
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Current Events
Mra
Leo Milter
Walter Daniels
Daniels
Lauran Sowers
Brayden Ridenour
Mary Kaylor
Catherine Beachley
Divorce Case Highlights Heirloom Distribution
A social column notes a divorce case where the wife seeks possession of wedding gifts while acknowledging her husband should receive family heirlooms from his side. The discussion centers on ownership of tangible items tied to marriage and family history.
Sunday School Class Feted at Trinity Lutheran Evening
The Philathea Class of Trinity Lutheran Sunday School met at Rev. Luther Miller’s home on 908 Hamilton Boulevard for a social hour after a devotional led by Mrs. B. Mentier. A business session passed funds to the Red Cross and Cancer Crusades, with Mrs. M. E. Miller recounting California experiences. Refreshments were served by Rev. Miller and his sisters.
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Philathea
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
Luther Miller
Hamilton Boulevard
8. B. Mentier
Red Cross
M. E. Miller
California
Rev. Miller
John Baker
Donald Baker
State Line
Meadames
Lewis Beard
Bertha Donahugh
M. B. Miller
C. T. Mentier
Edith and Catharine Hoover
Clara Semler
Anna E. Byers
Mary and
Tillis Miller
New Books in Current List of Titles
A compiled catalog of fiction and non fiction works by diverse authors. Entries include Rag Tag and Bobtail by Lynn Montross How To Keep Our Liberty by Raymond Moley H Wells by Antonina Valentin Political Zoo by Clara Barnes Dog Book Parachutee Dictation For the Medical Secretary and other titles.
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Lynn Montross
Raymond Moley
H. & Wells
Antonina Valentin
Jman
Clara Barnes
Politica
John Rendel
W. D. Brown
Kathleen Berger
Edward E. Byers
John J. Zenker
Revilla Advocate
Taylor Caldwell
Hollywood Clichés Rise Again On TV
Hollywood notes lament worn out lines return on television as old movie cliches resurface in familiar scenes. The columnist highlights scenes of past battles, heroics, and romantic gestures showing how TV reuses familiar dialogue and moments.
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Hollywood
Nellie
Sowers Carter Summer Nuptials Announced Here
Mr and Mrs Harry Carter of Williamsport announce the marriage of their daughter Etta Mae to John L Sowers son of Mr and Mrs Basil Sowers of Hagerstown The double ring ceremony was conducted August 11 1952 by Rev Robert P Witten First Congregational Church Winchester Virginia The bride wore white organdy with pearl gray embroidery a garnet rose crescent at the waist and white accessories They now reside at 226 Maryland Avenue this city
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Williamsport
Etta Mae
John L. Sowers
Basil
Maryland Avenue
Sundrons with cholera offer boon to mature women patterns
Wide range of large sizes for sundrons with cholera marketed as a boon to mature women. Tailored stripes and multiple sizes listed. pattern No 2650 offered with address to Pattern Bureau in New York. Also promotes the Summer Fashion Book with over 135 patterns and a 35 cent price.
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New York
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Rattona
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Olua
Trobe
iPrica
Broadway-Wayside PTA Holds Final Meeting of Year
The Broadway-Wayside PTA wrapped up the school year with an art exhibit tour followed by a brief business session. Edwin Rohrer installed officers for the coming year while gifts were exchanged and committee reports presented. A PTO tea and an upcoming parent reception were announced with refreshments served.
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Tme
Edwin Rohrer
PTA County Council
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Fred Mowen
Winter Street
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Charlotte Giles
Lyle Carr
John Carbaugh
Mervin Flowers
Clarence Short
Marion Boppe
Gerald Younkera
Aubray Grumbine
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Lois Lumm Guest Speaker at Sigma Rho Sorority Meeting
Lois Lumm spoke at a Sigma Rho Gradale Sorority meeting in the Rosa Room YMCA on grooming hair and nails. She demonstrated styling for different face shapes and day and evening makeup, then answered questions on skin and hair. A mother daughter banquet is planned for May 14 at the Terrace Restaurant with Mrs D Burnett as featured speaker.
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Sigma Rho Gradale
Rosa
YMCA
Miss Lumm
Atylea
Misa Grumm
D. Burnett Wilh
Jean Roth
Virginia Marker
Ports Tingle
Homemakers Display Music Themed Window in Cavetown
Beaver Creek Homemakers Club presents a window display at Gronenickle store on Main Street Cavetown featuring the Homemakers Chorus. Dolls in long black dresses depict chorus members and a piano doll represents Dorothy Grossnickle the pianist with Prof. A R B Spessard directing. The 16 ladies rehearse Fridays at 1 45 p m at the Sumitt Avenue home demonstration. Janet Herbst and Mrs J R Palmer led the exhibit.
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Beavers Creek
Summit Avenue
Janet Herbst
J. R. Palmer
Beaver Creek Club
Gronenickle
Main Street
Cavetown
Local Women Honor April Brides At Baptist Meet
The First Baptist Church Women’s Executive Committee held a monthly meeting with a focus on the Young People’s Camp and the 3 000 Club. They planned the Harford County camp, valued around 138 400 on completion, with many Baptist youths expected to attend. Four April brides were honored with gifts and a wedding cake, as hostess committees A H Barger and others hosted.
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Harford County
Women’s Missionary Union of Baptist Churches of Maryland
Eugene
Mach
Charlies Hawn
FE. T. Leagure
Clark Fogle
T. J. Ruth
J. P. Richard
Albert T. Powall
Hawn
Richmond
A. H. Barger
A. H. Sherman
Houpt
Wilson
Helven Chaney
Brinton
P. Richard
K. T. Leaaure
Clark Fog
Social News Roundup of Local Residents
Mrs Dorothy Smith Pryor is recovering after an operation at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Martin Bast han returned home on the Duel Highway after a week at the West Virginia Hotel in Bluefield. Mrs Mary B Tritch is now a patient at Washington Sanitarium Tacomas Park. Mrs C L Jennings of Lakeland Florida visits Mrs C H Gabe at 441 West Antietam Street. Mr and Mrs Lynch Brugh Jr of St James host Mrs R M Trimble Jr of Coconut Grove Florida. Mr and Mrs Walter McPhail returned from a three weeks Florida vacation. Mrs Paul Clegeland vacationing in Florida will return soon. her husband visited there last weekend. Mrs Kent Bradford accompanied Mrs Cleaveland and returns Monday, plans California trip soon. Mr and Mrs J Edward Cochran returned from Chicago where he attended the mid year meeting of the National Association of Casualty and Surety Agents. Mrs Cochran visited son and daughter-in-law in Indianapolis.
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Garen Sue Manck
Salem Avenue
Washington County Hospital
Oeen
Paul BE
Liser
Donald McCormick
Kentucky
Iit
Joshua Mansersmith
West Point
J. W. Messersmith
Summit Avenue
Mrs. Martin
Bast
Han
Duel Highway
Wast Virginia
Iin
Bluefield
W. Va
Mary B. Tritch
West Wilson Boulevard
Washington Sanitarium and Hospital
Tacomas Park
Paul Clesgeland
Rockdale Road
Florida
Kent Bradford
Preston Road
Mra. Cleaveland
California
J. Edward Cochran
North Potomac Street
Chicago
National Association of Casualty and Surety Agents
Ardmore and City Families Announce Several Births
Mr and Mrs Eric Corkhill Jr of Ardmore Pa announce a daughter born April 26 at Hancock General Hospital. Mrs Corkhill is the former Lucinda Fulton. Mr and Mrs Bari Hill Jr of Brookline Avenue announce a daughter born May at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Hill is the former Patty Long. Mr and Mrs Edwin Miller of Hamilton Boulevard announce a daughter born May at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Miller is the former Aline Sowers.
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Mra
Eric Alfred Corkhill, Jr
Ardmore
Mra. Corkhill
Lucinda Ann Fulton
Hancock
Bari Hill, Jr
Brookline Avenue
Washington County Hospital
Mra. Hill
Misa Patty
J. Long
Edwin Miller
Hamilton Boulevard
Mra. Miller
Aline Sowers
Gossip and Society Notes From a Weekend
Reader letters and local vignettes mix party invitations missed by mislaid mail and social standings. References include a dean change at Hood College and the Empress of Britain voyage. Plus town chatter on theater, election casting, and a heat ready editorial room.
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Weeme
Herald-Mali Company
Jaust
Hymn Sing at St James School in Brethren Church
A hymn sing is planned for Sunday evening May 11 at 7 20 at St James Brethren Church. The Junior Sisterhood leads devotion with guests from the Washington County Homemakers chorus directed by Arthur Spensard who will also conduct the hymn singing. Instrumental numbers including a trio are listed for the program and the public is invited.
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