Sorority Installs Officers For Year
The Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi installed new officers at a Monday meeting at Hotel Hamilton. Officers include Margaret Snyder president Zelda Ridge vice president Lois Wiebel recording secretary Arlehé Beair corresponding secretary Helen Kitzmiller treasurer and Dorothy Kendricks as chapter director. A birthday surprise for Miss Heckman followed at Dorothy Heckman’s Fry Avenue home. The sorority hosted its first card party Thursday at Odd Fellows Temple with winners listed for 500 and bridge events plus prize draws.
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Sigma Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Hamilton
Margaret Snyder
Zelda Ridge
Lois Wiebel
Arlehé ‘Beair
Helen Kitzmiller
Dorothy Kendricks
Dorothy Heckman
Fry Avenue
Miss Heckman
Odd Fellows Temple
Connie Crawford
Mable Winger
C. A. Carbaugh
F. D. Rouzee
C. B. Chrissinger
John Travinger
Bessie Miller
Myra Ruth Snyder
Ruth Foltz
Dane MM. Wolf
Betty Tuller
Madeline DeMotter
Frances Stoner
G. A. Grogan
Naomi Robinson
A. F. Thumma, Jr
Bryan Grove
Betty Printz
Lois Brown
Coming events at USO Washington County
A sequence of USO events at Newton D. Baker General Hospital area May 18 through May 24 including council meetings hostess gatherings orchestra dance refreshments by Homemakers clubs coffee hour evening suppers open house and a record dance. Special volunteers speakers from Newton Baker Hospital and nearby Army camp will address audiences. Special party for wounded soldiers scheduled May 22 with buses departing from central location. No trip May 23.
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GSO
Newton D. Baker
Christine Good
Joyce Hoffman
Funkstown
Margaret Towson
Janet Beard
Lestersburg Homemakers Club
Janet Hilton
Evelyn Leiss
Newton D. Baker General Hospital
USO
Washington County Citizens Committee
Cascade
Emuly Frank and
Dotty Myers
Navy Mothers mark first anniversary with social and honors
A covered dish social at the Odd Fellows Temple celebrated the Navy Mothers organization first year. Mothers were honored with corsages for the oldest, most sons in Navy, youngest, and commander. The group grew from 25 to 90 members and supports Navy personnel, including gift boxes to Bethesda Hospital and a relief effort for sailors in the Philippines.
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Odd Fellows Temple
Saddle Sweethearts
Navy Mothers Organization
Rose Schromptt
Betty Gower
Dorothy Glick
Mary Glick
Iva Lindsay
Mabel Weigands
W. L. Morin
Zella Shiffler
Juanita Young
Stella Rawls
Maude Wachter
Weigands
Wachter
Lena Batt
Lindsay
Navy Mothers
Charles Morrison
Anna Cochran
Mar
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Philippines
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Officers Elected By Sandy Hook P T A
The Sandy Hook P T A elected its officers for the coming year at its final meeting. Mrs. Margaret West was chosen president with Mrs. Charlotte Himes as vice president, Catherine Butts secretary, and Mrs. Orville Thompson treasurer.
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Sandy Hook P. T. A
Margaret West
Charlotte Himes
Catherine Butts
Orville Thompson
Dinner Honoring Pvt. Lester L Troup At Sprecher Home
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J Sprecher hosted a Sunday dinner at Snyder Avenue in honor of Pvt Lester L Troup home on leave after basic training at Camp Wheeler Ga. Attendees included multiple Troup family members and the Sprecher party with Barbara and Timmy Sprecher.
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Pvt
Lester Troup
Robert J. Sprecher
Snyder Avenue
Spreacher
Lester Jr. Troup
Camp Wheeler, Ga
Charles Troup
Frederick
Alvertia Troup
Peggy Troup
Clair Troup
Billie Coffman
William Troup
Betty Jane
Jean
Shirley Troup
Pyt
Lester L. Troup
Anelie Tain
George Troup
Charles Steekslagers
TL. L. Sprecher
Barbara
Timmy Sprecher
Birth Announcements from City Hospital Notes
Mrs G Barn announces the birth of a son at Singapore avenues. Robert G Warnhart born May 14 at Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Frank G Varner of Greenport announce a daughter born at Riverdale Hospital. Mrs Varner was before marriage Miss Larue Entler.
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Robert G. Barn
Singapore Avenues
Robert G. Warnhart
Ja Bert
Washington County Hospital
Frank G. Uarner
Greenpelt
Riverdale Hospital
Armchair Travel Titles Arrive at Washington County Library
The Washington County Free Library adds two armchair travel books this week along with a broader collection expansion. New titles include Philadelphia Holy Experiment by Struthers Burtist and Fabulous New Orleans by Lyle Saxon, plus works on art, culture, and history by diverse authors.
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Washington County Free Library
Philadelphia
Struthers Burtist
William Peon
Lyle Saxon
New Orleans
Lianello Venturi
Booth Tarkington
Beryl’ Williams Epstein
America
Alexis de Tocqueville
Philips Bradley
Harold J. Yaski
Sigmund Livingston
Hazen G. Werner
J. J. Biegclelsen
Edward Ingram Watkin
Roy Mesoriak
Delia Goetz
Jack Carrington
Newman Treasury
John Henry Cardinal Newman
Katherine Burton
van Arsdale
Special meeting of four churches at South Potomac Street
The Church of God Mission hosts a fellowship gathering of four churches on Saturday evening with singing and preaching. The Cedar Grove Mennonite Church of Greencastle Pa will hold its 32nd annual Sunday school meeting May 19 and 20 with visiting speakers from Scottdale Leitersburg and Bigerville. The church sits three miles south of Greencastle on the Williams pork pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God Mission
South Potomac Street
Cedar Grove Mennonite
Greencastle
Scottdale
Leitersburg
Biglerville
Williamspork Pike
Bowling League Banquet Celebrates Season at Club
Thirty six members of the Precious Stone Bowling League attended their annual banquet at Fountain Head Country Club. Ruth Martin read a prayer for Edna Harper, a longtime member who died this winter. Prizes were awarded by Mrs. Merrill Hays, followed by a speech welcoming new members. Bridge and 500 games completed the evening with prizes to Mary Bhickenstaff, Marie Hartzell, Kate Fridinger, Virginia Benner, Verna Storer, Nell Heys, Lelia Sefton, and Ina Smyth. Officers presiding were Mrs. Merrill Hays, chairman, Mrs. William Snyder, vice chairman, Mrs. Howard Myers, treasurer, Mrs. J. Martin, statistician, and Mrs. J. L. Hartzell, publicity. The same officers, except Mrs. Ashby Caldwell replacing Mrs. Snyder as vice chair, will serve next season.
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Precious Stone Bowling League
Fountain Head Country Club
Ruth Martin
Edna Harper
Merrill Hays
Mary Bhickenstaff
Marie Hartzell
Kate Fridinger
Virginia Benner
Verna Storer
Nell Heys
Lelia Sefton
Inwla Smyth
William Snyder
Howard Myers
Martin
J. L. Hartzell
Ashby Caldwell
Snyder
Miss Everitt Weds Lt Unger in Friday Evening Ceremony
Miss Sarah Ellen Everitt and Lt Robert S Unger of Berkeley Springs W V married Friday evening in Reynolds Avenue home of Mr and Mrs Gus Gerhart. Rev Walter J Dica officiated the double ring ceremony with attendants Mr and Mrs Harry Everitt. Lt Unger, a former prisoner of war, plans to reside in Berkeley Springs.
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Gus Gerhart
Reynolds Avenue
Sarah Ellen Everitt
Robert S. Unger
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Walter J. Dica
Harry Everitt
Lela Bowers
Lt. Unger
Berkley Springs
Piano Pupils Present Recital At Emmanuel Church
Miss Kathleen Huffer’s piano pupils held a recital at Emmanuel United Brethren church with Alma Moore as guest soloist singing two numbers. Students named include Jacqueline Mumma Molly Sue Knauff Jane Davies Donald House Arlene Yeates Betty Moats Gloria Myers and many others. A note adds that in Japan a husband may divorce his wife if she is childless disobedient or ill tempered.
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Kathleen Huffer
Emmanuel United Brethren Church
Alma Moore
Jacqueline Mumma
Molly Sue Knauff
Jane Davies
Donald House
Arlene Yeates
Betty Moats
Gloria Myers
Jeanette Myers
Nancy Himes
Edward Murfin
Beverly Keplinger
Barbara Sprecker
Wanda Zimmerman
Carol
Lee Gardner
Betty Barnes
Dolores Myers
Beverly Fields
Alice Penness
Sandra Meredith
Peggy Feiser
Jean Rouzee
Jeanine Ritter
Rose Bauer
Audrey Clark
Shirley Brooks
Ha Viet McLucas
Mary Jane Funk
Judith Long
George Curfman
Dolores Keller
Japan
Wife Faces 30 Year Mother-in-Law Burden Crisis
Dear DH. a 65 year old wife asks how to handle her 75-year-old mother in law living with her and husband for decades. The husband, tired of the arrangement, may consider leaving the marriage. The columnist advises drastic action: move to a smaller home, place the mother in a boarding home, and use the wife’s salary to cover costs, preserving the marriage.
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Mary Haworth
Lfe
D.H
Pes
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Williamsport
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Rena Army Airbase
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Sebring
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Oak Hill Avenue
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Larry) MacPhail
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Renlie
E. Wash. St
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Rest Haven Chapel
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L. & B. Hat Shop Northeast Cor. Public Square
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N. Locust St
Keats
Keys
Rowe
Kay
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