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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1949
Page
2
Relatives from Washington D C and Baltimore visit Oak Hill and Belview areas while cadets from the area place on the dean’s list. The Anthony family attends a funeral in Martinsburg as weddings and weddings plans unfold in Haddonfield and Blue Ridge Summit areas amid cross state travel.
A party was held this week at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Kendle in Myeraville honoring the 30th birthday of Mr Kendle. Guests included Mrs Martha Kendle, Mr and Mrs Richard Kendle and many Kendle family members.
Proud parents Mr and Mrs Sherman Morgan announce the birth of a son Douglas Stuart on May at Florida avenue. Mr and Mrs William K Lapole announce the birth of a son at the Washington County Hospital on May 9. Mr and Mrs Vincent B Ruck announce the birth of a daughter Linda Marie on May 16 at the hospital. Mrs Ruck is the former Miss Marie Souders. Mr and Mrs Frank S Bushey Jr announce the birth at the County Hospital on May 9. Mrs Bushey is the former Miss Mary Hartie. Mr and Mrs R Eugene Vite announce a daughter Vickie Dariene at the hospital on Thursday. Mrs Vite is the former Miss Gloria Hatt.
Martha Daniels is named a nominee for best performer for Ring Around Elizabeth at the Potomac Playmakers show to be presented May 19 at the Appalachian Inn at 3 30 PM Jean Yarrish Jones is a candidate for The Two Mrs Carrolls others include Tidd Byron Life With Father and James Stickell John Loves Mary patrons must reserve seats by calling Mrs Charles Harris today
The Council of Churches and Christian Education Convention of District No comprising Clearspring Hancock Big Pool Wilsons Clear Spring and Indian Springs districts will meet at St Peter’s Lutheran Church Clear Spring on Tuesday May 17 Registration at 1 30 pm DST with devotions and greetings by Harold Lesber An address by Rev Stanley Wilson at 1 pm committee appointments at 2 85 pm Rev H E Wagner of Chambersburg Pa will speak at 2 40 pm with greetings by Rev Norman L Trott at 3 10 pm Group meetings 3 45 pm to 6 pm with caper at 5 20 pm An organ recital at 7 pm by Miss Lavade Snyder devotions at 7 16 pm A solo by Mrs Homer Vance with Miss Ruby Miller and mixed chorus special music followed by committee reports at 7 30 pm then a film The Rich Young Ruler Rev Frederick D Eyster speaks at 8 18 pm officer retalia tion at 6 65 pm The banner will be awarded to the school with the highest attendance Delegates and superintendents should notify Mrs John H Kelley Clearspring phone 3612 for supper reservations by today
J Glenn Beall of Maryland sixth district will crown the sweetheart of Beta Sigma Phi at the annual spring dance on May 21 at the Hotel Alexander. The sweetheart will be chosen from six sorority chapter reps Arlene Mongersmith Lorraine Welland Lorraine Martin Pat Leather Katherine Downin Vivian Dean. Tickets available from Beta Sigma Phi members the Nowa Agency or Roney Brothers.
A Washington County Hospital release lists multiple discharged patients from various towns including Hagerstown Greencastle and Smithsburg. Names include Rev Clarence W McGaha Mrs William E Lapole Mrs David Judd and infant son Mrs Arthur H Morris and infant daughter plus many others with addresses.
Graduating class of 1924 plans a reunion on June 5 at the Hotel Alexander. President John Littleton will speak after roll call. Dr. Stanley Moore serves as toastmaster. Event organized by Mrs. Mary Wagaman McPhail and committee for class members and faculty with reservations due by May 10.
Members of the Livington Circle of the First Baptist Church visited Bellevue on Thursday afternoon led by chairman Mrs T M Athey. Mrs Athey spoke on Love with biblical illustrations. Hymns were sung with Mrs Vernon Wilson at the piano. Duets by Mrs Pauline Fogle and Mrs Violet Limberg followed. The Rev Paul B Wallington offered a brief address and prayer. Hospital section toured, sixty five guests given a treat.
The Downavilla PTA will hold its final meeting of the year on May 16 at 8 p.m. at the school with installation of newly elected officers. The program includes two movies Family First and Human Growth. The PTA plans an outdoor festival on June 3 at the school.
The text explains proper response to formal invitations. It contrasts incorrect reasoning with the correct approach by stating that an invitation sent by an organization must be answered, using third person phrasing such as Richard Ward Smith accepts with pleasure or regrets inability to attend.
The encyclopedia Britannica reports botulism outbreaks linked to home canned foods produced in mountain regions where boiling points are low. Authorities stress safe canning practices and proper heating to prevent toxin formation.
Clearspring PTA closes its year with a Music program by the school orchestra and Glee Club under Mrs. Robinette. Guest speaker Mary Byers spoke of her two years teaching in Rio de Janeiro. Senior class performs Keep on the Sunny Side and officers for next year are elected: Millard Kretzer president, Eleanor Walrath vice president, R Leon Cushwa secretary, Willis Routzahn treasurer.
Rally Day is slated for Sunday May 15 at Trinity Lutheran Sunday School Boonsboro Md The guest speaker will be Mr Grossman superintendent of the Treasier Home Lutheran Orphanage Loyaville Pa He brings a girls sextet and special music Arrangements by Ralph Wolfe and George Cline All are invited to attend in the Sunday School Auditorium at 9 30 a m
The PE Employees’ Association presented a fine production of The Late Christopher Bean over three nights for employees, families, and friends. Notable performances included Charles Barber as Dr Haggett, Vers Hutson as Abby, and Dean Adams as Basah, with Caroll James and Paul Byer delivering standout work. The play unfolded in the Haggett dining room near Boston, directed by Charles Lyon with staging by Fahrney, Beard, Gibney, and Rider. the chorus by David Dorman accompanied by Dorothy Baker.
Mr and Mrs J Earl Miles Sr hosted a birthday gathering at their Clearepring area home for their son John A Miles Jr and daughter in law Mrs Charles Johnson of this city. Relatives and friends provided music and refreshments.
Pvt. Richard G. Harnish of 66 Northern Avenue, son of W G Harnish of 121 Fairground Avenue, has enrolled in the Physical Reconditioning Instructors Course at the Medical Field Service School, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston Texas. The program trains officers and enlisted personnel for technical medical service duties.
Spiritual services begin tomorrow night at 7 30 with Rev Harold Phillipe from Columbus Ohio leading special singing and piano by the evangelist. Weeknight services start at 8 with Phillipe to preach and perform music.
Dear Mary Naworth asks if her husband and she are wrong to seek social outings while friends with children stay home. The advisor argues friends are moving to a new stage of life and urges acceptance, suggesting quieter activities and looking for mature companionship.
Plans for the 20th anniversary reunion of the class of 1929 set for Saturday June 12 at the Alexander Hotel ballroom at 6:30 p.m. Reservations to Donald Behlot terbeck 408 West Wilson Boulevard. Attendees urged to return forms for arrangements. Mr and Mrs Howard Manspeaker hosted a dinner at 419 West Franklin Street with Doris Rager Florence Coffman Margaret May Helen Corwill Jo Ann Coffmat Roy May and Jean and Jo Anh Manspeaker present.
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