Flowers Bring Tips And Plans At Maugansville Meet
May 8 gathering at Maugansville Fire Hall featured Mrs. Waller Turk on flower arrangements with tips on lasting cut blooms. The program also covered light opera study led by Mrs. Eugene Eberly, a report on the Scholarship Loan Fund, and Lois Norris’s winning 4-H Public Speaking talk. Delegates to the University of Maryland Short Course were named, planning for bowling and first aid classes discussed, a June 26 tea announced, and several new members and guests welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller Turk
University of Maryland
Howard Jones
Charles Heemner
Clarence Carpenter
Lester Conard
Herbert Willer
Sunrise Drive
Eugene Eberly
Lawrence Hartnett
Harvey Miller
Harold Clinton
Herbert Hackett
Miller Winders
Twois Norris
Walter Turk
James Norris
Rescue Mission Names Speakers for Next Week Schedule
The Hag erstown Union Rescue Mission lists speakers for next week. Sunday features Melvin Frey of Marion Pennsylvania, Monday Rev Gordon Clews of Williamsport, Tuesday Waynesboro Gospel Team, First Brethren Ghureh, Wednesday Ivan Leiter of Greencastle, Thursday Gay Street Chapel, Friday Billy Graham film Oil Town, Alaska, and Saturday Rev John Bissett of Baltimore founder of River Valley Ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Fowler-Harnish Engagement Announced for 1958
Mr and Mrs Paul A Harnish of Hagerstown announce the engagement of their daughter Carol Elizabeth to Paul Dean Fowler son of Mrs Tisha G Fowler of North Springs North Carolina Miss Harnish is a junior at North Magerson High School Fowler is a Spring Creek High School graduate and is serving in the U S Army at Fort Meade The wedding is planned for June 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Elizabeth
Pfe
Paul Dean Fowler
Tisha G- Fowler
Not Springs
North Carolina
Miss Harnish
North Magerson High School
Phc
Fowler
Spring Creek High School
U.S. Army
Fort Meade
Banquet Staged in Rohrersville Delights Local Women
The Wo men Society of World Service at Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church Rohrersville hosted the annual Mother Daughter banquet. Mrs. Carroll Haynes and Mrs. David Young organized. guest speaker Mrs. Brice Etchison of Hagerstown shared films from Wesel Germany. Flowers honored notable mothers and daughters. many attendees listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church of
Rohrersville
Carroll Haynes
David Young
Brice Etchison
Hagerstown
Wesel
Germany
Luther Slifer
Reginald Norris
Blanche Rice
Carroll Miller
Ruth Barnhart
Helen Perkins
Ruth Nuillendore
William Slifer
Dottie Slifer
Debbie Slifer
Ann Slifer
Amos Reeder
Clara Reeder
Vickie Reeder
Maria Martz
Jan. Dee Marty
Susan Grimm
Virginia Grimm
Daree Easton
Caral Easton
Katherine Dagenhart
Anna Green
J. Mullendore
William Wavermale
Lestia Mullendore
Faye Easton
Doris Slifer
Orpha Slifer
Ruth Reeder
Catherine Brown
Debbie Cunningham
Donna Cunningham
Roxie Reeder
Phyllis Cunningham
Reesie Cunningham
Elsie Haynes
William Brown
Janet Young
Louise
Conference Set In Sharpsburg
A special missionary conference runs Friday through Sunday at First Church of God in Sharpsburg. Rev. James R. Reese opens at 8 p.m. with Covall Family music. Rev. F. P. Brose speaks Saturday at 8 p.m. and H. J. Beard leads Sunday 10:30 a.m. service. Rev. John Gonso speaks Sunday afternoon with music by the Markes family. Pastor D L Ring leads Sharpsburg church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of God
Sharpsburg
James R. Reese
Covall
F. P. Brose
Swain
H. J. Beard
John Gonso
Marke
D. L. Ring
Sharspburg
Round-Up At St Thomas Parish House Tonight
The Round-Up begins at St Thomas Episcopal Parish House Hancock this Saturday night May 11 at 7 10 p m and continues each Saturday night. Al young people ages 1 2 to 19 in Hancock and nearby areas are invited. Admission for each youth is determined at the door by waist line measurement. Features include record dancing bowling shuffleboard table tennis and games with refreshments served at minimum cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas Episcopal
Hancock
Mother Daughter Banquet at Keedysville Church Scene
The Youth Fellowship of Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church Keedysville hosted its annual Mother Daughter Banquet in the church social room. About 66 attended a baked chicken dinner followed by an antiphonal salute to mothers and daughters and a program of six scenes depicting family life with songs and toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church
Keedysville
Kenneth Brandenburg
Ivan G. Naugle
Mildred Taylor
Myrtle Thomas
Doris Cross
Goldie Wyant
Scete
Leo Wand
Jean Garnand
Gemrsiaone Wrand
Kathy Dasenhart
Jamior Cher
Barbara Miles
Marsery Rhymes
Indy Snape
Robert Wyand Niamed
Tn Scene
Elaine Rohrer
Alice Jamison
Wyand
Geldie Wyarld
Max Dagenhart
Kathy — Narentart
Mise Flaine Scholler
Communion Set In Hancock
The Young People of St. Thomas Episcopal Church Hancock will hold a 7:30 a.m. corporate communion tomorrow with a breakfast in the Parish House observing Young Churchmen Sunday. In the afternoon the group meets at 3:30 p.m. at the rectory and travels to Grace Sealord Brunswick for a church youth picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Hancock
Recs
Civic Music Group Final Program Features Miss MacWatters
The Hagerstown Civic Music Association plans a bonus concert at North Hagerstown High School with lyric coloratura Miss MacWatters of the Metropolitan Opera. Open to new joiners for the coming season as well as current 1956 57 members, membership continues through this week with a kickoff dinner at Hotel Alexander and campaign headquarters at Moller Music Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Hagerstown High School
Miss MacWatters
Metropolitan Opera Company
Hagerstown Civic Music Association
Alexander
Moller Music Store
South Potomac Street
Willing Workers Meet at Central United Brethren Church
The May meeting of the Willing Workers Society of Central United Brethren Church Rohrersville was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Poffenberger and Mrs. Alverta Haynes. Devotions were by Mrs. Lea Gosnell and the program led by Mrs. Charles Barnhart. Plans were made to hold a rummage sale in Hagerstown soon. Refreshments served to Rev. and Mrs. Charles Barnhart and many members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Society of Central United Brethren Church
Rohrersville
Harold Poffenberger
Alverta Haynes
Lea Gosnell
Charles Barnhart
Hagerstown
Jacob Huffer
Lee Goswell
Paul Fink
William Dinsmore
Ada Easton
Laurent Norris
Paul Norris
Preston Buck
Potomac Temple Honors Mothers by Pythian Sisters
Potomac Temple of Pythian Sisters in Keedysville honored mothers at its meeting with a program led by Mrs. Catherine Smith. Highlights included piano solos, readings on mothers, and corsages for mothers plus gifts to the oldest and youngest. Plans were made for the Raritan Club dinner and a district convention, with a forthcoming anniversary and Play Day on June 12 featuring a dish supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Temple of Pythian Sisters
Keedysville
Pythian Hall
Catherine Smith
Gee Smith
Frances Entler
Pauline Lowe
Jean ‘Clippy
Thuryle Belly
Cora Weaver
Rachel Wagener
Mrs. Smith
Sabina Baker
Coral Weaver
Jean. Gupp
Raritan Club
Smithsbury
Heads Elected By County PTA
The Rohrersville Parent-Teacher Association held its final meeting of the year with room visitation at 7 pm. Miss Pauline Poffenberger led the program while Gerald Haines was reelected president and new officers were announced. The group joined the Washington County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations. About 100 people attended. the lunch program was praised and the meeting closed with a prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rohrersville
Parent-Teacher Association
Pauline Poffenberger
Wade
United States of America
Maine
Washington
Gerald. Haines
Joan—Davis
Horace Mullendere
Leon Easton
Neivton L. Fallour
Preston Buck
Washington County Council of
Parent-Teacher Associations
Band Concert Climaxed PTA Meet at Antietam School
The Antietam School PTA's year ends with record attendance. The evening opened with flag presentations by Cub Pack 59 and Brownie Troops 13 and 78, followed by the pledge. PD Stottemyer thanked crossing guards Dehart Hebb Otzelberger and Stitt. New officers installed include Caroline Hill president LaVile Stutrel vice president Mary Secor secretary Mary Jane Teters treasurer Frank Minnich. A 26 member student band directed by Alhedon performed selections such as America the Beautiful Bernard and Crusaders Hymn. Ilda Kacofe won the attendance award. Fin Night is scheduled for Friday May 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antietam
Jackie Brantner
Gus King
Scott Minnich
Andrew Strock
Cub Pack
Linda Clever
Sue- Ann Pike
Brownie Troop
Lee Kerfoot
Doris Jean Pike
Donald Stottemyer
PTA
Anti¢tam
Mesdames
Assembly Marks Week At Salem Avenue School
Music Week at Salem Avenue School featured an assembly for 270 fourth and fifth graders on Wednesday. Teachers and guest performers led vocal, violin, piano, and accordion pieces, encouraging student participation and illustrating how music enriches life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Salem Avenue School
William Dorsey
O. D. Collins
Rebecca Foltz
W. B. Whitesel
WCTU Plans County Confab in Downsville Church
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Washington County schedules a May 15 gathering at Downsville Christian Church. The day opens at 10 with an executive meeting and program including solos, devotions, welcome and response, officer reports, a memorial service, and an afternoon address by Rev. Charles Green titled The Cristian Hons. Elections of officers and directors follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of
Washington County
Downsville
May Clapper
Baker
Leselee Kauffman
William Eylar
Charles Green
Neighborhood Plan Accepted By Scout Council At Spring Meet
Washington County Girl Scout Council approved a neighborhood plan dividing the area into four districts Central Downto wn Hagerstown northern southern and western districts. Boundaries align with roads and rail lines. Lincolnshire and Williamsport troops moved to the southern area. Representatives nominated neighborhood chairmen to be elected in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout Council
Washington County
Neigborhood
Girl Scout Council
Henry Pitzer
Lincolnshire School
R. Paul Hoffman
Hagerstown
Church Street
East Avenue
Cannon Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
St. Mary's Church
Duat Fighway
Maugansville
Williamsport
Austin Gardner
Camp Misty Mount
Philadelphia
Elms Bohn
Adrian Landis
Mildred Wood
Janet Phillippy
Lawrence Erb
Paul Hoffman
John Rupprecht
Marlin Thurmond
Allan Elridge
William Frank
Edna McCardell
Brownie
F. E. Welch
Lincolnshire
Allan Etridge
Girl Scout Office
Flowers Shine At Lappans Homemakers Meeting
Members of the Lappans Home makers Club gathered at St. Mark's Parish House on May 8. Mrs. Harvey Myers demonstrated how to keep flowers fresh and create arrangements, while Mrs. Pauline Gabriel and Mrs. Leora Wilson were welcomed. The group noted scholarship and fair fund updates and announced delegates for the short course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lappans
Pauline Gabriel
Mabelle Carbaugh
Catherine Twigg
Josephine Warrenfeltz
C. R. Berry
William T. Main
Washington County Museum
Floyd Warrenfeltz
B. Beck
L. L. Lupp
Viola Line
Williamsport High Prom Ends Senior-Junior Dance
Williamsport High School held its Junior-Senior Prom last night in the gym with red and white hearts and flowers. Phil Young's Orchestra provided music for the dance running from nine o'clock until midnight. Dorothy Martin served as general chairman with decorations by Richard Allen refreshments by Connie Canfield and chairs Sharon Martin entertainment by Harry Turner flowers by Tommy Myers invitations by Sally Traver and Mrs Wilda Henry the junior class advisor. The event was financed through junior class activities during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport High School
Phil Young
Dorothy Martin
Richard Allen
Connie Canfield
Sharon Martin
Harry Turner
Flowers
Tommy Myers
Sally Traver
Wilda Henry
Baptist Mission Services Slated This Week
Baptist Mission Services begin at West End Baptist Mission on May 19 and run through May 24 with special speakers and music each evening. Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Bishop Visits Local Parish in Maryland Rite
The Rt. Meg. Harry Lee Doll, Suffragan Bishop of Maryland, made his first official visitation to John’s Episcopal Parish last Sunday and presided at the Confirmation service. He confirmed Cornelius A. Fyler, Dana Baechtel Horst, Irvin Frederick Jones, William Maletzky, George Massey, Robert W. Murray, J. Henry Reisner, and Jack Willock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lee Doll
Maryland
John’s Episcopal
Betrothal of Anne Stouffer Announced
Betrothal of Anne McWilliams Stouffer to Donald Porter Lenox announced by Mrs. Brewer Stouffer at North Avenue Hagerstown. Stouffer, a William Smith College graduate, pursues a master’s in English at Penn. Lenox, a CBS WCAU writer producer, a Girard and Franklin and Marshall alumnus, paratrooper in World War II. Fall wedding planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Lenox
Bala Cynwood
Pennsylvania
Katherine Lenox
Lancaster
Pennsylvani
Miss Stouffer
William Smith College
Geneva
New York
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School
Woman's College of the University
Lenox
Girard College
Philadelphia
Franklin and Marshall College
Pennsyvania
United States Armed Forces
CBS
WCAU
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maugansville Homemakers' Club
Fowler-Harnish Truth
Paul A. Harnish
Carol Narntsh
Troy Laundry & Dry Cleaning CO
E. Washington Street
Civic Music Group
Virginia Mells Watters
Civic Music
Pirginga, Macwatters
Potomac Temple
Larry Sowers
Mildred Haude
WCTU
Baptist Mission Services
Anne Stouffer
Brewer
DL. Stouffer
North Avenue
Hageratown
Anne Mc Williams Stouffer
Donald
W. Washington Se
Bemker
Nicodemus National Bank of
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