Brassies Lead After Tight Fountain Head Tourney
Brassies beat Niblicks 250 to 178 as Mrs. John Coblentz led the 18 hole group with a net 37 and Mrs. Victor Miller added 38. In the 9 hole flights, Mrs. O D Sprecher Jr topped with 39 and Mrs. Val Bristow added 39 in the recon flight. Next week features a nine hole Flag Tourney and drawn foursomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Head
Brassies
Niblicks
John Coblentz
Wilson Caskey
Victor Miller
V.ted
Frank McCraw
Clarence Dugan
Braesies
O. D. Sprecher, Jr
Nihficks
B. J. Roche
Val Bristow
Willard Slifer
Gradale Fetes Mothers Here at Rose Bowl Party House
The Alpha Gradala Sorority hosted its annual mother and daughter banquet at the Rose Bowl Party House on Monday evening. Corsages were given to mothers and guests. Mrs. Jack Beard and Mrs. C Elwood Miller organized favors. Mrs. Eben Heffner provided novelty items. outgoing president Mrs. William Neikirk received a gift, as new president Mrs. Frank Minnich gave a brief welcome. A spring floral arrangement and lit tapers accented the dinner. Members assisted with supervision at the Hagerstown Girls Club last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Gradala Sorority
Rose Bowl
Jack Beard
C. Elwood Miller
Eben Heffner
William Neikirk
Frank Minnich
Hagerstown
Former Miss Connie Davis Marries Roland G Hebb at Trinity Lutheran
Former Miss Connie Louise Davis wed Roland G. Hebb Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church. Davis, a Hagerstown High School graduate, studied at Frostburg State Teachers College and works for the Washington County Roads Department. Hebb, also a Hagerstown High School graduate, attended Washington University and works for the Fairchild Aircraft Division. The rehearsal Saturday evening was hosted by Mr and Mrs Francis B Davis, uncle and aunt of the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Louise Davis
Roland G. Hebb
Trinity Lutheran Church
Notable Residents Visit and Hospital Updates in Washington County
J Henry Avere Jr and Norman Ayers spent Monday in Washington DC visiting Mrs John H Ayers Sr of Cumberland MD, hospitalized at Georgetown University Hospital. Mrs Ayers fractured her hip last week. Also mentioned are updates on Mr Frank Bentz near Boonsboro, Mrs Oscar Green Jr of Smithsburg, and Mrs H C Weber of West Side Avenue. Nearby travels include Mrs Jane Morin Waine of Chicago visiting her Morin relatives, and Mr and Mrs Richard Waller of Hanover PA visiting Washington County friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henry Avere, Jr
Norman Ayers
Washington, D. C
John H. Ayers, Sr
Cumberland, Md
Georgetown University Hospital
Milton Cohey
Frank T. Bentz
Boonsboro
Washington County Hospital
Frank Baker
St. Joseph
Missouri
J. Henry Ayers, Jr
Mr. Ayers
Edgemont
Bunker HM
Oscar Green, Jr
Smithsburg
H.C. Weber
West Side Avenue
Norman M. Frock
Jane Morin Waine
Chicago
Mrs
K. N. Morin
Howard Street
Richard Waller and Son
Hanover, Pa
Walter
George Juishbaugh
Washington Avenue
Nurses Day Celebrated By Washington County Groups
National Nurses Day was marked at Washington County Hospital with local auxiliaries sending flowers and cake to nurses. The Woman's Auxiliary to Washington County Hospital contributed a nurse’s cake and flowers while the Auxiliary to the Washington County Medical Society sent congratulatory messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Hospital
Woman's Auxiliary
Washington County Medical Society
Vivian Grove: a secretary at St. James and churchworker
Mrs. Robert H. Grove known as Vivian manages a full day as secretary to Dr. Vernon B. Kellett at St. James School, handles switchboard and typing, oversees report cards, and coordinates mail all while caring for home life, Sunday School teaching, church choir duties, and career conferences for local students. She balances work from 8:25 a.m. to after five, then home chores and family, with weekends devoted to shopping, church, and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Grove
Vivian
Groves
Bob
Institution of Learning
St. James School
Vernon B. Kellett
Grove
Vivian Stocksleger
Hagerstown Business College
Mama
Dr. Kellett
mail+ call
Christ's Evangelical and Reformed Church
National Secretary’s Association
Hagerstown
Vernon Ro Kellett
St. Janes School
Sally Thomas Feted At Party On Birthday In Boons Horn
Sally Thomas celebrated her first birthday with a May 11 dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Howard Thomas of Boons Horn Route 1. Guests included Mr and Mrs Paul Reid and children Jerry Sammy and Gloria Mrs Alice Reid Mrs Mae Lowery Miss Janet Lowery Frank Davis and Howard Thomas Jr and Alice Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Sally Thomas
Howard Thomas
Boonshorn
Route 1
Sally
Paul Reid
Jerry
Sammy
Gloria
Alice Reid
Mae Lowery
Janet Lowery
Frank Davis
Howard, Jr
Alice Marie
Social Etiquette Note on Referring to a Husband Doctor
A social guideline instructs that when speaking to friends about a husband who is a physician one should use his first name rather than the title the doctor. The rule contrasts improper usage with the preferred social approach.
Covered Dish Supper Named at Berean Class Meeting
The May gathering of Berean Class of First Brethren Church met Monday night in the church social room. A covered dish supper was served after which Mia Lawrence Johns, president, introduced Rev Eugene Young of Letternburg Lutheran Church who led a Daniel Bible study. Rev James Ault gave the Invocation and a Bible quiz followed. Mrs Wilbur Stouffer chaired the social committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Brethren Church
Aocelal
Mia. Lawrence Johns
Eugene Young
Letternburg Lutheran Church
James Ault
Wilbur Stouffer
Howard Street P T A Plans May Day Program
The Howard Street P T A held a final meeting of the year. Frank Tewart opened with a prayer and the second grade class taught by Mrs. Geise claimed the attendance banner. Plans for a May Day program on May 21 at 5 p.m. were announced with all children participating. Mr. Bible discussed safety with traffic officers. Miss Margaret Anderson shared about a European trip. Mrs. Salome Powell, retiring president, installed officers: President Mrs. Jacob Hershman, Vice President Mrs. John Gelat, Secretary Mrs. Irene Foreman, Assistant Secretary Mrs. Martha Brown, Treasurer Mrs. H. Baltey. Gitte ware presented to the retiring officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard P.T.A
Howard Street P.T.A
Frank Tewart
Jacob Hershman
Mra
John Gelat
Irene Foreman
Asssistant
Martha Brown
H. Baltey
Gitte Ware
Fur slipper mistranslation stirs Cinderella debate
A linguistic note traces the mistranslation of pantoufle en vair to fur slipper, explaining how old French runtimes influenced the modern Cinderella tale and its iconic footwear. The discussion highlights translation challenges and the enduring image of the famous shoe.
Berean Class Hosts Largest Banquet in Church History
Berean Class of Christ's Evangelical and Reformed Sunday School held its annual banquet in the church social room with 112 attendees including guests. Willing Workers served a meal while the Berean Choir performed and Mrs R Davidson read about the rainbow. A new set of dishes was gifted to the church, the Berean Players presented a comedy sketch, and remarks were offered by Rev Frederick Buster and Rev Richard Wentz along with teacher John Hartie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berean
Christ’s Evan. and Reformed Sunday School
R. Davidson
Byater
Richard R., Wentz
John W Hartie
Podunk
Elmer Byurm
Fred Gable
Lester Grove
Charles Baer
Lana Bowman
George Reynolds
S. R. Davidson
Edgar Sprecher
Scott Pittenger
C. C. McKane
O. F. Dorman
M. G. Horst
Wentes
Births Reported in Washington County Hospital Notes
Priud Parents Mr and Mrs John Summer Shup announce a daughter Carol Jean born May 1 at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Shupp noth former Miss Waunita Mason. Mr and Mrs Fred Dieterich Jr announce a daughter Lois Denise born May 6. Mrs Dieterich is former Miss Mildred Bowman. Mr and Mrs Franklin Seibert Clear Spring announce a son Thomas Royer born May 12. Mrs Seibert is former Miss Dorothy Royer of Mercersburg Pa. Mr and Mrs Charles Grove announce a son Richard Lynn born May 19. Mrs Grove is former Miss Hazel Dawson of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Miller
Janat Dixon
Thin City
Philadelphia
Thomas Carrilrs
Carroll
Shirley Brooke
Thin Elty
John Summer Shup
Biz Springe
Route 1
Carol Jean
Washington County Hospital
Shupp
Waunita Mason
Fred Dieterich, Jr
South
Cannon Avenue
Lois Denise
Washington Country Hospital
Dieterich
Mis
Mildred Bowman
Franklin Seibert
Clear Spring
Thomas Royer
Charles Grove
Alexander Street
Richard Lynn
Grove
Hazel Dawson
Mothers Entertained by Beta Sigma Irni Sorority
Alpha Eta chapter hosted mothers at a Terrace Restaurant dinner with purple, white and yellow decor. Awards and gifts honored the oldest and youngest mothers, retiring presidents, and a new president. The group’s final meeting will be held Monday at the Colonial Theatre clubroom. In the same edition, June Keilfer Carr wed Raymond Samuel Hawhbaker in a May ceremony, and the couple will reside in Lemasters, Pennsylvania after a Cuban wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Eta Chapter
Beta Sigma Irni Sorority
Mra
J. W. Messeramith
Virginia W. Ingram
Betty Sheeler
H. D. Weeks
Betty Myers
Colonial Theatre
June Keilfer Carr
Vernon V. Carr
Raymond Samuel Hawhbaker
Samuel B. Hawbaker
Lemasters
First Christian Church
William Norment
Cuba
O.E.S. To Mark Anniversary At Oliva Keedysville Branch
O E S Keedysville Br ill celebrate its 35th anniversary Friday May 16 at 8 p m Charter members past matrons and past patrons will be honored guests All OES members invited to attend
Many Members Joining Woman's Hospital Auxiliary Group
The Washington County Hospital Auxiliary welcomes Ex-Hi-Y Club members and others to join. Twenty four new members will begin training before service, with fifty hours required annually and a one dollar membership fee. A tea and meeting at Pangborn Hall on May 21 will introduce contact persons including Mrs. Kenneth Al. Spence and a committee of named volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Country Hospital
Ex-Hi-Y Club
Ex-Hi-Y
Woman's
Washington County Hospital
Williamsport Cancer Group Is Announced
Mrs. Lynn Brugh, county cancer chairman, announced the committee of donors for the cancer crusade in Williamsport district. A standout collection was led by Mrs. Edwin D. Newcomer with help from Wallara Taylor and many Williamsport Sidne Club members along with local residents including Britton, Fearnow, Downs, Harsh, Fridinger, Zimmerly, Dodd, Mellett, Reed, Britner, Babylon, Rodman, and Wallace Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Brugh
Willamseport
Edwin D. Newcomer
Wallara Taylor
Willamsport Sidne Club
Meadamon
Admal Britton
Dale Fearnow
Thomas Downs
Heckley Harsh
William Fridinger
George Zimmerly
E. C. Dodd
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Kickers
Rose Bowl Party House
Poentanit
Marie A. Dahlhamer
North Potomac Street
Magnavox. TV
Shockey
Sally Thomas
Glaxo Plantir
Elimi
Nates
More Son
Cea Stall
Style Shop
Public Square
Priud
Jenking Studio
O.E.S
Woman’s Hospital
Frank Schwartz
H. C. Thurmond
G. O. Willhide
Mra. Lawdon Wolfinger
Williamsport Cancer Group
Town & Country Shoes
Huntsberry
Potomac Street
Hagerstown, Maryland
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