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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1944

Page

8

Rodeo Dance at USO Center Featuring Square Dancing

An evening rodeo dance at the USO Center at the YMCA will feature square dancing called by Harry Barger tomorrow night. Junior hostesses in country attire will help serve refreshments. Woodland Way Junior High faculty sponsors this event.

USO Harry Barger Woodland Way American Novelty Shop DeMolay Mothers Circle Alexander Girls’ Service Organization North Jonathan Street Servicerganization

Birthday Bridge Luncheon Honors Mrs Trovinger at Hamilton

Mrs. Edgar C. Trovinger was guest of honor at a bridge luncheon celebrating her birthday at the Hotel Hamilton. Flowers decor were on tables and prizes went to Mrs. TM. Leister Mobley, Mrs. Hugh Garr and Mrs. Henrietta Schnehly. Other attendees included Mesdames Sramert Sheely, George Norris, Hetzer, Charles Smeyer, Marty Mingling, B. Frank Leister, E. Gibert Ernst and Edwin Souders.

Edgar C. Trovinger Hamilton Leister Mobley Hugh Garr Henrietta Schnehly Trevinger Mesdames Sramert Sheely George Norris Hetzer Charles Smeyer Marty ‘Ingling B. Frank Leister E. Gibert Ernst Edwin Souders

Local Hospital Admits List and Visit Notes

A long row of patient admissions to Fleming Hospital Williamsport and Washington County Hospital is reported with names and addresses in Maryland West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The items include Joanne Peters Mrs George Tingle Mrs Sarah Long Eber Dourre Charles Weller Thomas Wharton Robert Shipley Ted Hudson Sarah Jane Branden burg Mrs Doris Grimm Charles Fritz Charles Town Kenneth Whitmore Waynesboro Charles Winebrenner Highfield Oscar Fisher and others. Also noted are relatives visiting Mrs Ruth Thomas and Mrs Reed traveling to Johns Hopkins University for a Maryland Library Association meeting and several furloughs and returns of military personnel.

Fleming Hospital Williamsport Joanne Peters George Tingle Sarah Long Eber Dourre Charles Weller Thomas Wharton Washington County Hospital Jacob M. Miller Mulberry Avenue Edward G. Morgan N Way Charles A. Wolfe Keedysville Mary E Morrison Franklin Street Wanda A. Crider Hagerstown Jo Ellen Haynes H. Monroe Ridgely, Jr Fountain Head Heights Howard G. Toms Virginia Avenue Ruby M. Hauver Martha E. Warrenfeltz Winter Street Juanita House Guilford Avenue Earl Lee Stone West Robert R. Ritter Zullinger Daniel F. Spiker Watfordsburg Mary E. Cordell Knoxville Irma MM. Ripple Falling Waters W. Va Jesse E. Fritz George Street

Vacation Schools Planned In City

Three interdenominational church vacation schools will run in Hagerstown from June 19 to 30 under the Washington County Council of Churches. The programs, for ages 4 to 14, run 9 am to noon each weekday with no cost to participants. Schools will be housed at First Presbyterian, Zion Reformed, Christ Reformed, Emmanuel United Brethren and other churches, led by named superintendents and staff from involved congregations.

Hagerstown Washington County Christ Reformed Zion Reformed First Presbyterian J. Richard Bishop Church of the Brethren First Christian First Brethren St. Paul's Otterbein United Brethren Blanche Lengle Emmanuel United Brethren Lester Marshall

Plans Progressing For Spring Dance At Hotel Alexander

A Sodality of St. Marys Church spring dance is planned for Friday evening May 26 in the Hotel Alexander ballroom. Mrs Roger Mitchell heads a decorating committee preparing spring flowers and greenery. Tickets are available from Sodality members or at the door. Patronage from local residents is invited for the event featuring Red McCarthy and his band of thirteen players plus two vocalists.

Roger ¥. Mitchell Hotel Alexander Sodality St. Mary’s Church Arthur B. Chambers Red McCarthy

Wac Gets Ribbon For Honorable Service

Ada Gladys Grove of this city was among one hundred WAC detachment members at Camp Hale California awarded the red and white striped ribbon for one year of fidelity efficiency and honor in Army service. The light green re-enlistment ribbon worn to the right of the good conduct ribbon marks the WAAC to WAC change. Sergeant Grove is daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel J Grove Randolph Avenue.

Ada Gladys Grove WAC Camp Hale Cal Wacs WAAC Sergeant Grove Daniel J. Grove Randolph Avenue

Soldiers crave hometown Daily Mail subscriptions

Nearly 150 Wesson County servicemen from the Southwest Pacific and Europe wrote home asking for the Daily Mail. Families and the circulation department filled subscriptions despite wartime strain, with letters noting the papers as a link to home, daily news, and even local sports.

Pfc Fred Lesher Southwest Pacific H. C. Lesher South Potomac Street New Guinea New Caledonia Australia India Africa China Erland Italy Daily Mail Pvt Gilmore L. Vaughn State Line The Pacific

War Service Luncheon Opens Maryland Music Clubs Convention

At the 19th annual Maryland Federation of Music Clubs convention hosted at the Hotel Alexander, War Service luncheon features Brig. Gen. Joseph W. Byron as guest speaker and a program of songs by Helen Dorman Cossard with Doris Weagly Bloom at the piano. Maryland officers and key guests attend, including Lt. Col. Howard Bronson and Lt. Col. Frederick M. Warburg.

Maryland Federation of Alusic Clubs Alexander Paul Smith Treble Clef Club Paul M. Robinson Henschel Griffes Robin Shanervis Cadman Helen Dorman Cossard Doris Weagly Bloom Peter Buys A. B. A. Tooteronia B. J. S. Tavis War Service Joseph W. Byron Howard ©. Bronson Frederick M. Warburg Lui Liang-Mo Red Cross Pauline I. McCready Military and Naval Welfare Service Theastern American Rend Cross Maryland Joseph C. Byron This City G. Franklin Onion Baltimore Robert E. Clapp Frederick Jenny C. Swearingen Cumberland Oscar B. Coblentz Catonsville Edward Oswald J. Carlisle Wilmer Frank Stuart Rowe Roland Whitehurst Germantown Luther C. Bitler Ereden James Hendry Henry Holzapfel Holzapfe

Mary and Martha Class Meets at Spickler Home

The Mary and Martha Class of First Church of God held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Sarah Spickler’s Maugansville home. The Mothers Day program opened the gathering with prayer and Scripture, listing many attendees including Mrs. Mummert, Mrs. Gonso, and numerous Spickler family members.

Mary and Martha Firs Church of God Sarah Spickler Maugansville Mary Mummert H. C. Gonso Dattie Grams Mary Werking Lula Smith Irene Lowman Hazel Resh Mildred Lapole Rhoda Grams Thelma Resh Flien Resh Anna Revell Pauline Mauck Mary Goetz Gertrude Seishamer Pauline Dick Louise Dodson Viola Welty Evelyn Resh Grace Shank Frances Shank Cleda Grams Virginia Lapole Connie Resh Sandra Resh Lynette Spickler Clarissa Spickler Gerald Spickler Woodrow Spickler

Local couples obtain marriage licenses in area

John W. Gossard age 21 of Greencastle Route 2 weds Hldine M. Baehtell age 22 from Cavetown. Howell G. Hammond Jr age 18 marries Mary L. Warner age 18 of Hagerstown.

John W. Gossard Greencastle Hldine M. Baehtell Cavetown Howell G. Hammond, Jr Mary L. Warner Hagerstown

Births Announced for Keller and Collins Families

Mr and Mrs Earl S Keller 519 South Potomac Street announce the birth of a son at Washington County Hospital on May 18 A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Carmel W Collins Hagerstown Route 1 at Washington County Hospital on May 17

Earl S. Keller South Potomac Street Washington County Hospital Carmel W. Collins Hagerstown Route 1 Washington 1 County Hospital

Organize P T A at Chewsville forms chapter

Mrs. Frank F Lusby presided as the Waslton County Parent Teacher Association organized at Chewsville school on Thursday evening. Mrs Ernest Nichols of Williamsport spoke on activities and officers were to be elected, with future meetings set and affiliation to statewide teacher groups discussed.

Frank F. Lusby Waslton County Yoacher Cane Chewsville Ernest Ichols Willamsport Recher Crary Earl Hese Maryland Congress and Teachers

Trousseau Shower Held For Bride This Week

Miss Mary Frances Savin hosted a surprise bridal shower for Miss Louise Kitts in Waynesboro Pennsylvania on Tuesday evening. The event featured spring flowers and was attended by Mesdames Porterfield Smith Keller Shilling Horn Harrell Betz and several Misses Sheeler Shue Keller Jones from Chambersburg.

Mary Frances Savin Louise Kitts the Baugh Waynesboro Savin R. S. Porterfield Dean Smith Robert Keller Evelyn Shilling Naomi Horn Lois Baker James Harrell Crewe Avita Betz Chambersburg Virginia Sheeler Frances Sheeler Elise Shue Constance Keller Rhyemma Jones

Salvation Army Girl Guards mark 28th anniversary

The Salvation Army observes 28 years of the Life Saving Guards and Sunbeams with a week long program ending in a Divine Service Parade. On Sunday morning the Girl Guards will lead services at 1:00 at the Salvation Army auditorium 24 West Washington Street. Captain John Churchill invites the public to attend. The Cub Pack No 1 enjoyed an outing at Pangborn Park under Warren L. McKee as it prepares for inauguration services.

Salvation Army Girl Scouts of America Monk John Churchill Savation Army S24 West Washington Street Salvation Army No. 1 Pangborn Park Warren L. McKee Hoys

Initiation Of Local Eagles On Sunday Honors Service Men

The Fraternal Order of Eagles will initiate 175 candidates at the Masonic Temple Sunday May 21 at 2 pm to mark the organization’s fortieth anniversary and honor service members. Julius Schindler will lead a list of speakers including Rev Welter Byron Stehl and Selly Baer. a buffet luncheon will follow for attendees from nearby Maryland towns and Pennsylvania cities.

Order of Eagles Masonic Temple Eagle Julius Schindler Cumberland Welter Byron Stehl Selly Baer Maryland Hanover Waynesboro York Carlisle Nis Spong Robert Munson Lloyd Masters W. W. Giles R. V. Schlotterbeck W. E. Bender Charles J. W. Renner Donald E. Huber

Prize Winner To Be Announced At Club Benefit Party

The Women's Democratic Club sponsors a benefit card party for members and friends on Monday evening May 22 at the Brice Building clubrooms. President Mrs B L Stouffer handles arrangements. The highlight will be the announcement of a coveted prize winner planned by the committee.

The Women’s Democratic Club Brice Building B. L. Stouffer Elf

Party for Sons Honors Service Members

A supper at the Lewis Rudy home celebrated his sons in service. Guests included Mrs. Emory Rudy, Mr. and Mrs. Merman Hose, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Nave, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Beckley, Mrs. Ethel Ralls, Mrs. Nora Wagonhouser, Miss Doris Hose, Miss Della Nave, Pic. Charles Rudy, and Jackie Hose.

Lewis Rudy Pie Emory Rudy Merman Hose Albert Nave B. F. Beckley Ethel Ralls Nora Wagonhouser Doris Hose Della Nave Pic Charles tRudy Jackie Hose

Birthday party for Nancy Lee Nally held at Sharpsburg home

A first birthday celebration for Nancy Lee Nally occurred at her grandmother Mrs. Frank Hull's Sharpsburg residence with a pink and green decor scheme. Refreshments were served to relatives including Mesdames Hull Long Baker Nally Moatz Cline Lotta Nannie Mose and Edna Mose and to Dinah Hull Jean Hull Naomi Hull Joan Hull Oneinda Long Abbiea Cline Kent Baker Eugene Lotta and Jerry Neikirk.

Nancy Lee Nally Frank Hull Sharpsburg Maxine Hull Betty Long Wanda Baker Pegey Nally Blanche Moatz Julia Cline Laura Lotta Nannie Hull Edna Mose Dinah Hull Jean Hull Naomi Hull Joan Hull Oneinda Long Abbiea Cline Kent Baker Eugene Lotta Jerry Neikirk

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GSO Ip Travinger Women’s Hats L. & B. Hat Shop Northeast Cor. Public Square Glick’s Kreider & Ephrata Glick’s Shoe Store W. Fashington St Fleisher’s Croguignole Marion Reed Henry Tfolzaptel Maryland Library Association Johns Hopkins University Harry Lumm, Jr Avernus University Hatimore Guilford Stanley Little Oak Hill Avenue Princeton N. J Carl E. Davis Key West, Fla Roy E. Davis Sgt Elmer E. Shipley Alaska Mrs. Harman Full Singapore Avenue Lawrence R. Martin Fort Jackson D. C Mrs P. E. Martin Wilson Boulevard Thomas Shomo Nelson and Connie Lee Waynesboro, Va C.C. Mose City Bessie O. Wilson Lemoyne Ruth I. Irvine York, Pa Bernard Irvine Roger Whippl Vernih Kellett St. James School Council of Churches Rugged PRA Choss Lumberjacks F Shoes Bible’s Sees Hagerstown, MD Albert L. Long J.N. Long North Mulberry Street Daniel W. Martin Williamsport Poy Roy Danger, Jr Janice M. Cook ANC J. L. Myers Washington the Stars and Stripes Lil Abner Terry and the Pirates Music Club Harry Bowman Ivmia Alexander Eva Whitford Lovette Capital District Guy P. Gannett Portland National Federation Martin Garrett Maurice Matteson Frostiture VBL Odei Zenith Zenith Radio Corporation C. A. Brown R. D. McKee W. Washington ST P.T.A Trousseau Bride Eagles Jr. Po. W Worthy Robert E. Stine C. V. Baker John Nichola Charles Sceuffins William E. Bender Brewer's Meadow Aerie Red” Koogle John Nichols C. L. Ziegler Frank Zinkand Pappy” Harshman RB. V. Schlotterbeck C. W. Wilson Samuel Glesner Red" Koogle George Huber Peck Widdows J. H. Finfrock Sam Shaffer C. E. Lushhaugh H. H. Shroder Henry Jim Baumegartin Gene Schneider Mevie Helene Curtis Charmo Anthony Professional Arts McCormick Epice Solace H. L. Mills Onc Hershey Siz Oxford Rob Bentz and Dunn House OF Shoes Potomac Street
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