Miss Cave Is Engaged in Hagerstown Wedding Plans
Mr and Mrs Frank J Cave of 225 Bellevue Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Marion Brath to Richard M Morganthall Jr son of Mr and Mrs Richard M Morganthal of 249 Bellevue Avenue both in this city Marion a graduate of Hagerstown High School attends Hagerstown Business College and belongs to Sigma Rho Graydale sorority Morganthall a Hagerstown High School graduate studied at the University of Maryland and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon He is employed by General Acceptance Corporation No date has been set for the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Cave
Bellevue Avenue
Marion B'rahath
Richard M. Morgan
Thall, Jr
Richard M. Morganthal
Miss Cave
Hagerstown
Hagerstown Business College
Sigma Roe Graydale
Morganthall
Hagerstown High
University of Maryland
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
General Acceptance Corporation
Homemakers Club Hosts Bridge Party in Bridgeport
The Bridgeport Homemakers Club held a card party at Mrs. George Bellamy's Frederick Street home. Fourteen tables played bridge five hundred and canasta with prizes for top players. Spring decorations adorned the venue as the serial and financial committee organized the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Homemakers Club
George Bellamy
Frederick Street
Earl Recher
Ralph Rohrer
Albert Toms
Malcolm Yeakte
Py W
William Callas Elected Treasurer of Gamma Beta Chi
William G Callas a Western Maryland College student is newly elected treasurer of the Gamma Beta Chi fraternity. He is the son of Mr and Mrs George J Callas of 38 North Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Callas
Western Maryland College
Gamma Beta Chi
George J. Clalas
North Avenue
Hilltop Theatre Opens May 28 For Legend of Sarah
The Milltop Theatre starts its fourteenth summer season with Legend of Sarah, Broadway hit by Gow and d Usseau, running May 28 to June 3 with a Saturday matinee. Ruth Sherwood and Donald Symington star in the leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milltop
T Broadway
Sarah
Mr. Gow
Mr. d'Usseau
State BPW Meet Held at Cambridge Maryland
The twenty first convention of the Maryland State Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs gathered 290 members in Cambridge Maryland. Mayor Kane Tubman welcomed visiting members as a board meeting discussed state board recommendations and reports. A Sunday morning breakfast featured Laura Pratt on her Germany experiences with the State Department. Delegates from Trav ersstown included several members. Navy Mothers plan a meet at Mrs Mabel Garver’s home with prizes for games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland State Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Cambridge
Maryland
Kane Tubman
Queenie Grable
Nnional
National Federation
Hagerstown Club
Margaret Kreps
Helen O R. Pisher
Federation
Priscella Leiter
Magerstown Rpwc
Mary Rockwell
Hikerstown Elph
Imtrs
Glades Coffman
Hagerstown
Miss Wishard Bride of Earl Grove at Emmanuel Church
The Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church witnessed a spring wedding on May 17 at 7 p.m. Thelma Wishard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Wishard, married Earl David Grove, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Grove. Rev Russell Co. Dyer officiated the double one ceremony. The bride wore a bite and white silk dress with brown and white accessories and a corsage of white carnations. Maid of honor Janice Mivers wore a checked outfit with pink corsage. Best man was Joseph Wishard. After the ceremony the couple left for a brief trip to Washington, D C. The Groves will reside at 718 West Washington Street with Mr. Grove employed by the Western Maryland Railway and Mrs. Grove as a local employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Erangelical United Brethren Church
Thelma Wishard
Glenn Wishard
Earl David Grove
William Grove
Russell Co. Dyer
Janice Mivers
Joseph Wishard
Matt
Washington, D. C
Grove
Alexander
Western ‘Maryland Railway
West
Washington Street
Frederick Com Chorus and Hood College Orchestra Plan Faure Requiem
Frederick Community Chorus and Hood College Orchestra present Faure Requiem Mass Sunday May 27 at eight p m in Gan drill gymnasium Hand College conducted by Dr Earle Blakeslee Soprano Carolyn Blakeslee and baritone Paul Hume are soloists Hume known Washington Post critic and former National Cathedral soloist also reported for coast broadcasts next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Blakeslee
Ani Paul Hume
Frederick Community Chorus
Frederick Hood College Orchestra
Gabriel Faure
Gandrill
Hand College
Earle Blakeslee
Frederick Aith
Blakeslee
Frederick
Baltimore
Washington
Hagerstown
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Paul Hume
Washington Post
Verge
National Cathedral
Hume
President Truman
Margaret Truman
George Frederic Handel
Johann Sebastian Bach
W. A. Mozart
Ambrose Thomas
Max Braeh
Bernard Siegert
Plagerse, Down
Local Birth Announcements From Washington County Hospitals
Mr and Mrs William Joachin of WAVaver Pa announce the birth of a son James Allen on May at Hanover hospital. Mrs Joachin is formerly Elizabeth Funk of this city. Major and Mrs Vernon Sine welcome a son on May 22 at Columbia Hospital Washington Dc. Mr and Mrs Ralph Gibney announce a daughter Janine born May 20 at Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Chair of Hagerstown announce a daughter Deborah Elaine born May 3 at Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Richard Al Cates announce a daughter born May 11 at Washington County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 5. Joachin
Wavaver
Dirath of & Son
James Allen
Elanover Dfasital
Oachim
Elizabeth Funk
Maior
Vernon N
Falls
Columbia Flospital
Washington, D.C
Simmons
Jane Byron
Ralph Gibney
Beechweed Drive
Fries Janine
Washington County Hospital
Mrs. James, Sr
Hagerstowe
Rome
Deborah Elaine
Richard al Cates
Sunsyvaide Avenue
Miss Mason Wins DAR Contest At Conococheague Meeting
Miss Shirley Mason of Clear Spring High School won the DAR contest at the Conococheague Chapter meeting held at Mrs. Leo H. Miller's West Irvin Avenue home. Finalists received $25 and medals. Mason spoke on her essay My Study of Early American History and the Constitution as Part of My School Program Has Helped Me to be a Better American Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Mason
Clear Spring
DAR
Conococheague
Leo H. Miller
West Irvin Avenue
Stuart Bowman
Clear Spring Tigh School
Miss Mason
Hagerstown High School
United States
Frank F. Hoffmeier
William Downey
Carroll
Stansbury
Nelson BR. Rowe
R. Harold Reynolds
Frank N. Benta
Daniel HH
Pahrney
Stuart Bowmian
Homer GC. Millers
Ed Con
Brayden Idenour
Frank Holmeier
Holfmeier
Mary Sloop
Sleep
Crossnore School
James Patton
Leo Miller
Eastern Division of Advancement of American Music Committee
Omer T. Kaylor
Fred M. Miller
Western Maryland College
William M Norment
William M. Brish
Biddle Bishop
Syimons
Jack Buile
Homer
al Parting
Rogers
Miller
Hire
Clarence Mason
Pecktooville
Moving Along Together spring music festival at Broadway School
Readiness for the annual spring music festival on the Broadway Wayside playground. The entire 6A student body, kindergarten through sixth grade, performs under director Barry Swartzbaugh with Patricia Wills assisting. Theme centers on transportation and animal movement with acts from regular classes. Public invited. early invites extended to incoming kindergartners and first graders. backup date Friday at 1:45 p.m. if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway-Wayside
O'Cloek
Broadway
Lbarry Swartzbaugh
Patricia Wills
Speech Tracher
Yale
Local Social Notes Highlight Distant Travel and Visits
Doris Prien of South Prospect Street sails to Middletown Ohio as bridesmaid for a wedding. Gloria Showe of Detroit visits with family. Baltimore and Atlantic City trips noted. Vernon Showe returns home after virus pneumonia treatment. Mrs Diffendal remains a patient at Washington County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Prien
South Prospect Street
Middletown
Ohio
Miss Mary Shealy Named Wilson College Graduation Candidate
Miss Mary Paget Shealy daughter of Dr and Mrs Walter H Shealy ranks among eight women named as candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree at Wilson College commencement on June 11. Degrees will be conferred by President Paul Swain Havens with a weekend of events including baccalaureate service lunch Alumnae gathering and the presentation of The Shakespearean comedy Taming of the Shrew Shealy concentrates in music with French as allied subject and serves as president of the Music Club while participating in choir and chorale work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Paget Shealy
Walter H. Shealy
Sharpshore
Wilson College
Paul Swain Havens
Alumnae Association
Wilson
Shealy
Music Ciuic
Cathere
Elch
Haner
Auxiliary Gives Program at VFW Auxiliary Meeting
At a regular meeting and Mothers Day program the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary completed plans for their Encampment on March 3 in Laconing Mad, to be held May 27. Members met at Mapleway on South Potomac Street. Mrs Oressia Carter received a transfer’s pin for three and a half years of service. Gifts were given to the oldest mother, the mother married the longest, and the mother with the most children. Cpl William Rickett’s message "Sincerely Yours" read from Korea. Poppy Day sales to begin Friday at 4 00 o’clock led by the VEW Auxiliary Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Marhet
Laconing
Mad
Mapleway
South Potomac Street
Oressia Carter
Kisia Shipley
YA Matther
Ruth Wingert
Muay Geay
Auha Stevenson
Cpl William Rickett
Korea
Mathers
Mary Will Begi
Kay Haworth and Protective Advice on Widow’s Independence
A reader’s letter analyzes Kay Haworth, an 83-year-old widow living upstairs and dating, urging careful judgment about interference, urging respect for her autonomy while warning against predatory behavior. The writer argues against overly protective policy and emphasizes motherhood’s role in fostering strength and self-control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Haworth
Kay
Sp Ashe
Poppy Day Poppy Sale Planned By American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary sets a Poppy Day sale for Saturday May 26 at the old Legion frame 2 West Antietam Street with doors opening after 10 30 am. Junior Auxiliary members are asked to assist. Proceeds fund child welfare and rehabilitation for the next year urged by Mrs Ethel Reno chairman Western Maryland District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Old Legion
West Antietam Street
Buthat Vouter
Legion Anxiiiars
Ethel Reno
Western
Maryland
Ehabilitation
Lecion Auxiliary
Candor Newslin
Birthday Party Given Recently for Shirley and Ralph Bovey
A surprise birthday party was held at the Boveys’ Williamsport home honoring Shirley and Ralph Bovey. Attendees included Pearl Meyers, Kinzer family, Clifford Myers, Marlene and Pahna Meyers, Pauly and Tommy Kinzer, Hronda Winzer, Linda Meyers, Tiarald Myers, Lovalene and Charlene Stimbaugh, Claiicy Anderson, Shirley Anderson, Ronnie Suffacool, Billy Suffacool, Sis Suffacool, Alden Mawdray, Reba Morning, Orville and Paul, Freddie Mitchell, Nancy and Dickie Hover, and Loria Ann Kernes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Ralph Bovey
Williamsport
Pearl Meyers
and Kinzer
Clifford Myers
Marlene Meyers
Pahna Meyers
Pauly Kinzer
Tommy Kinzer
Hronda Winzer
Linda Leu Meyers
Tiarald Eugene Myers Lovalene
Charlene Stimbaugh
Claiicy Anderson
Shirley Anderson
Ronnie Suffacool
Billy Suffa
Rohrersville Club Meeting
The Rohrersville Tomemakers Chih will meet Thursday with Mrs George Cline as hostess instead of Mere Preston Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rohrersville Tomemakers
Chih
George Cline
Mere
Preston Phillips
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Marion Cave
Richard M. Morganthall, Sr
Homemakers
William Callas Takes
C. R
W. Washington St
Hilltop
Professional Women's Club
Navy Mathers
Navy
Mabel Garver
North Patene Street
Tikepom
Kel
Rloupay Run
Bikte
Miss Wishard
Thelma L. Wishard
Earl D. Grove
Miss Mason Claims Award
Broadway-Wayside School
Jkarry
Showe
Gloria
Detroit
Mich
Mrs. Russell Tong, Jr
Ralph A. Mighhareger
Maryland Optometric Association
Tidewater Inn
Aston
Tussell Howard
Tubert Stotelmyer
Vinton TL. Flershey
W. Geary Porter
Lynn Fuller
W. Ray Tabler
The
Bankers Association
Atlantic City
Vernon Showe
Summit Avene
Pangborn Hall
Mra
Kelauney Diffendal
Summit Avenue
VFW
Niger
Oman
Bea
Leta Savink
Goa
Ivay
Alondire
Wana
Sopraelyse
Waly Min
Dawe Noyime
Lectin Ag
Walter
M.H
Legion Project
Rohrersville
Laco Castile
Laco
Castile
Bamoos
L & B Hat Shop
Public Square
Bentz and Dunn
Apeckator
Fashion Academy
Selby
Bentz and
Dunn
Shofs
North Potomac
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