Mrs Sponeler Reviews Book At Hancock Library
Mrs Reba Sponeler assistant librarian at the Washington County Library led the Hancock Pree Library program Monday night with a review of Mardi kian Song of America describing it as the autobiography of an unusual man an immigrant from Armenia who finds beauty and spirit in America He says sights and sounds blend into a single Song of America Officers elected at the meeting were President Mrs John P Caspar vice president Mrs Jack Widmyer secretary Miss Thelma Bair treasurer Miss Merle Younker Mrs John Hoogerwerf Plans were announced for a Saturday story hour from 10 to 1 during the summer beginning June 1 and county extension librarian Miss Madeline Startzman spoke on continuing the county libraries summer reading program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock Pree
Reba Sponeler
Washington County
Mardikian
Aremenia
America
John P. Caspar
Jack Widmyer
Thelma Bair
Merle Younker
John Hoogerwerf
Madeline Startzman
Bishop To Visit Hancock Church
The Bishop of Maryland Rt. Rev. Noble C. Powell will visit St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Hancock for Confirmation on Sunday July 21. Rector Rev. Ronald C. Albaugh announces prep classes starting tomorrow with Junior Class May 22 at 4 p.m. and the Senior Inquirers' Group meeting at 8 p.m. in Memorial Hall library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Noble C. Powell
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Hancock
Ronald C. Albaugh
Inquirers’ Group
Library of Memorial Hall
Inquirers
Funkstown 4H Plans Sewing Meet and Church Sunday
The Funkstown 4H Girls Club held its third dress school session on May 15 at the extension office. Members chose a church for Go To Church Sunday May 26, and planned an extra June dress session plus a Great Hagerstown Fair booth. Attendees included Carole Miller Pat Shank Judy Shank Sandra Resh Connie Snodderly with leaders Julia Weagley Nellie Snodderly and guest Janet Work.
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Funkstown
Focal Extension
Julia Weagley
Nellie Snodderly
Janet Work
Piano Students Recital Planned at Washington County Museum
Piano students of Mrs. Paul Shado present a recital tomorrow at 7 30 PM at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. The program features pieces by Chopin Liszt Beethoven Bach Schubert and more with a diverse list of student performers including Eckstein Crossley Custer and Fischer. A second portion adds classic numbers from Schaum Haydn Burgmuller and Rachmaninoff among others.
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Paul Shado
Washington County
Eckstein
Barbara Ann Custer
Johnny Sauls
Liebestraume
Liszt
Kathy Walker
Alan Crossley
Wishing Star
Sterling
Jo Ann Boyer
Sandy Barnhart
the Juggler
Kerns
Marilyn Custer
Freddy Bumgarner
Thompson
Dennis Niner
Haydn
Burgmuller
Steven Grumbacker
Reiser
Betty Keedy
Harold Iseminger
Musette
Bach
Susan Weaver
Chopin
Beethoven
Jayne Bloyer
Nevin Mark Kuklewicz
Ellencurich
Barbara Beard
Grieg
Joan Niner
Jane Cook
Tschailowski
Barry Shower
Rachmaninoff
Robert Fischer
Buds Of Promise Honor Mothers
The Buds of Promise Sunday School Class of Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church Keedystille entertained their mothers for the May meeting. Steven Wyand presided. a fish fry picnic was planned for June. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Robert Wyand and Steven Wand. potted plants were given to mothers.
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Buds of Promise
Salem
Lee Garnand
Eddie Wyand
Robert Wyand
Mother Mahree
Sabina Baker
Steven Wyand
Steven Wand
Dinner Meeting At Women's Club Ended A Successful Year
The Hagertown Women's Club reported a successful year at its annual dinner in the club auditorium. President J. Cleveland Grice highlighted achievements, with six new directors elected and a strong slate of committee reports. A memorial tribute honored honorary president Mrs. Ann McWilliams Miller Gans as the group adjourned for summer. The evening featured a music program led by Sgt. George Kirby and Miss Jean Glosser, followed by a dinner decorously arranged by Garden Section members.
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Hagerstown Women’s Club
J. Cleveland Grice
Edward Cooey
John Thurin
Jack Bleachley
John Hornbaker
Orrin Berthiaume
James Hill
William Noel
Don Russell
Lee Stine
Edward Vail
James Till
Home and Philanthrony
Robert Harper
Santa Claus, Inc
Lloyd Stoffman
Dawn
William T. Hamilton
Hamilton
Grice
Edward Covey
Ann McWilliams Miller Gans
Emmett Gans
Hagerstown Women's Club
Walter Daniels
George Kirby
Jean Glosser
Rebecca Foltz
Sgt. Kirby
Auditorum
New Needle Hook Pattern Offer
A fragmented advertisement promotes crochet knitting embroidery and toy patterns. It invites readers to send thirty five cents for a catalog titled The Daddy Mail Household Artisent and mentions a New Altes Brooks Neacadtecraft Book with various designs.
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Mir New Altes Brooks
Smithsburg PTA Holds Final Meet With Wagon Wheels Westward Program
Smithsburg PTA concluded its year with a May 15 ceremony at Smithsburg Elementary. Joseph Ross installed officers Walter Bromley as president R Kenneth Frey as vice president Mrs Maurice Weisberg as secretary Mrs John B Harris Jr as corresponding secretary and Tunis J Lyon as treasurer. The program featured a Wagon Wheels Westward theme with grades in pioneer costumes performing dances to tunes by Stephen Foster and songs including O Susanna and Home on the Range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsburg
Parent - Teachers Association
Joseph Ross
Washington County
Stephen Foster
Virginia Reel
PTA
Banquet Staged By Alpha Eta Last Evening
Alpha Eta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held its annual Mother Daughter banquet at Tortuga Restaurant with ham dinner and floral decor. Jean McNamee presented a proclamation as Ben Long and May entertained. Mrs Betty Grove welcomed guests and Mrs Norma Patterson received a parting gavel. New advisor Mrs Bea Weeks and new committee roles were announced. lists of next year committees followed.
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Alpha Eta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Tortuga
Jean McNamee
Ben Long
Betty Grove
Norma Patterson
Judy Corrigan
Grover Elliott
Helen Kershner
Harry Martin
Bea Weeks
Robert Wagely
Pat Shupp
Peggy Lambros
Grove
Colleen Russell
Elaine Scheller
Pat Statler
Jean Renner
Mildred Eckard
Ginny Haberkorn
Cochairmen
Mike Spielman
Hilda Brumbaugh
Pat Shambaugh
Helen
Barbara Sellman
Detroit lefty Charley Maxwell sets club record in 1956
Detroit's Charley Maxwell, a left handed batter, set a club record in 1956 by hitting 28 home runs. The fragment references various unrelated lines about patterns, fabrics, and advertisements, but the strong factual element remains Maxwell's 28 homers establishing a single season club record at the time.
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Detroit
Charley Maxwell
Lowth
New York
Chelsea Lass Mall Ag
St John’s to Present Special Choir Mass May 26
St John’s Episcopal Church will host a special service on Sunday May 26 at 11 am featuring the Great Choir. The Mass in Glen Schubert will be sung with organ and orchestra by the Hagerstown Chamber Orchestra, led by conductor Charles McKee. Soloists include Patricia Cianelli Mary Ann Lesler and John Whitmore. The program resumes church music after a fire damaged facilities two and a half years ago. After the service the public may tour the new Parish House and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Episcopal Church
Glen Schubert
Kenneth B. Eckstine
St. John's
Hagerstown
Patricia Cianelli
Mary Ann Lesler
John Whitmore
Charles McKee
St. John’s
Job's Daughters To Meet Tonight at Masonic Temple
Job's Daughters gather at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple for officers election and Guardian Council installation. A film titled From the Hearts of Men will be shown afterward, shot at a Shriner's Crippled Children's Hospital. All members urged to attend.
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Guardian Council
Job
Masonic Temple
Shriners
Keedysville PTA Leaders Named
The Keedysville School PTA installed new officers at the May meeting with Mrs. George Roulette Jr. as president and Mrs. Lester Fisher as vice president. Mrs. Ralph Taylor Jr. is treasurer, and committee chairs include Mrs. Donald Guyer and Mrs. Robert Mick. Grade mothers were named for each class, and monthly meetings were set for the third Wednesday beginning in September.
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Parent-Teacher Association of
Keedysville School
Alice Hutzell
George Roulette, Jr
Lester Fisher
Leo Wyand
Fred Ellis
Ralph Taylor, Jr
Roulette
Donald Guyer
Robert Mick
Glenn Sauders
Sabina Baker
Max Dagenhart
Leo Wvyand
Robert Line
Harold Lowe
John Kepler
James Bachtell
Washington Receives Honorary Degree From Brown University
In 1790 President George Washington was awarded an honorary degree by Brown University in Rhode Island, marking a notable accolade from a young colonial institution.
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George Washington
Brown University
Rhode, Island
International Nuptials Brighten Washington Scene
In Washington DC, Iffat Nafis Shoaib of the World Bank family and Capt. Azhar H. Sadik of the Pakistan Army staged a Moslem wedding at the Shoaib home in Georgetown. The ceremony featured oil anointment, a mirror ritual, Koran recital, sandalwood paste, and a silver dish offering a fragrant life symbol. Niagara Falls served as their honeymoon stop after a cross cultural ceremony in the nation’s capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Lewine
Washington
Iffat Nafis Shoaib
World Bank
Azhar H. Sadik
Pakistan Army
Shoaib
Georgetown
Sadik
Gift Registry For Bride And Friends
The bride who receives many silver candlesticks shows registry use matters, as brides list china, glassware, and silver to guide gifts. Friends shop at stores, gifts arrive addressed to the bride, and later to Mr and Mrs at their new home. Shower gifts stay smaller and do not replace wedding presents.
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Hancock Church
Rocket Cleaners
5. B. Riley
James Elos
Charles Brown
Robert Witherspoon
Franklin Thomas
Hunton Mills
C. Neill Baylor
Leroy Hoover
D. W. Weller
George Custer
Wgce
Brookes
Drs Light
Nsutmn
Glass Block
Manaidiars
Owewa-Tilinoia
Gi Company
The
Danzer Metal
W. Tow Sf
Prewe
Alpha Eta
Crm
Mastin
Keedysville
Niagara Falls
Lem
Washington, D. C
Nafis Shoaib
Pa Ars
Rene
Cavetown Planing Mill CO
LEACH
Kryptok
Washington St
Hehresh
Cloverdale Spring CO
E. Antietam Street
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