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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1945
Page
10
The Washington County Bible Society organizes an emergency drive to fund Bibles and Testaments with previous donations already used and an additional $96,000 contributed. Several churches pledge support and an individual donor adds $200. A separate note states that three of every five fatal traffic accidents happen at night.
Patrons and friends are invited to a Family Night program at Smithsbury School Friday at 7 30 p m. Teachers will meet from 7 20 to 8 00 p m. Students from elementary grades will perform musical pieces including foreign and American dances and piano solos. The classroom with the highest parent attendance earns a special prize. Refreshments will be served by the Parent Teachers Association.
A party was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. E Edward Foxs home at 101 East Wilson Boulevard in honor of their daughter Sarah Lou s fourth birthday. Attending were Eston Fox and his children Garry Nelson Lowell Linda Joanne Brill Sandra Rider Shirley Ford Sandra Lee Carrier Terry Lee Strock Jay Vananean Eugene Britti Mrs E H Rockwell Mrs Chas Bull Edith Benedict and Ezra Fox.
Miss Helen Fockler of Cypress street will receive a bachelor of science degree at Western Maryland College Westminster on Sunday May 27 becoming the first to major in chemistry and education. Allen Poffenberger of Sharpsburg also graduates. Madame Chu Shih Ming, wife of Lt General Chu Shih Ming, will be guest speaker. Dr Fred G Holloway will deliver the baccalaureate sermon. garden party follows Saturday in Robinson Gardens. The Focklers will attend the exercises.
The hundred twenty sixth Maryland Synod convention of the United Lutheran Church in America will meet May 28 to 30 at The Church of the Abiding Presence Gettysburg Seminary campus. Delegates from St John’s Trinity and St Mark’s in Hagerstown will attend and speakers include Dr Franklin C Fry and Dr Lloyd M Kelier. The Maryland Synod encompasses 139 congregations with more than 61 000 members.
Dr H Curly Byrd president of Maryland University will address St James School graduates on Monday June 2 at 11 am. Rt Rev Noble Powell bishop of Maryland will participate and Dr Vernon Hellett headmaster will present prizes. Luncheon follows. Senior prom unfolds Friday June 1 with attendees from Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Washington Baltimore Warrenton and Hagerstown.
The Future Farmers of America from Beanshoro High School visited Montsarada Grange Tuesday, led by vocational agriculture teacher Kenneth Ramsburg. They presented on victory gardens pest control and hog and turkey raising with audience questions answered before refreshments. Montsarada Grange to host Pomona Grange meeting Saturday at Lappans Parish House with a Frederick county delegation led by Tobias Zimmerman.
The colored group of the Washington County Bible Society made plans for a daily Vacation Bible School at their regular meeting. The school, directed by the Bible Society, will begin the week following the closing of public schools.
The Hagerstown Junior Chamber of Commerce seeks ideas for a World War II memorial. Members plan to interview three armed services members each and report findings. The group also toured local industries for soldiers from Newton D. Baker General Hospital and hosted veterans at the Country Club after visits to Finishing, Maryland Fabricating, and Station Furniture companies.
Mrs Welles Little claimed first place in the Blind Bogey event at Fountain Head Country Club on ladies day. A playoff for second went to Mrs Charles Staup over Mrs William Thomas, with a luncheon for players and guests followed. Next Thursday the Fountain Head ladies resume their monthly tourney.
Mrs Robert Arthur gave a critique of Elizabeth Goudges Green Dolphin Street at the Avia Maria Class of Christ Reformed Church meeting held at Miss Virginia Snowdens home on West Washington Street. Members offered cranberry glass tokens of appreciation to Mrs Arthur and a devotional period preceded a brief business session with refreshments for listed ladies.
The article notes that age estimates rely mainly on geologic processes like erosion, sedimentation, and deformation. It highlights these processes as the most frequently used data in calculating Earth's age.
Capt. John G. Churchill of the Salvation Army spoke to the Kiwanis Club about the work of the Salvation Army advisory board and daily challenges. He noted Salvation Army service in Hagerstown since 1902 and his 1926 start in the field, with prior work at the Texas Penitentiary. Rev. Perry L. Huffaker, pastor at Weverton, attended as a guest and Kiwanis member.
Approximately 30 Girl Scouts from Troop 14 gather Sunday at 3 30 p m for a hike at Mrs. Russell Earnshaw home Keedysville Scout Leader Mrs Earnshaw accompanies the group Trail blazing illustrators include Virginia Fleming Jean Hamby Jacqueline Drake Phyllis Cromer Richelene Perkins An outdoor fireside supper follows at destination All Scouts urged to attend the special activity Belgium is a constitutional monarchy.
A large gathering is set for June 3 in the region spanning Maryland and West Virginia. All interested are invited to attend the meeting this evening to discuss details and participation.
Townsend Club No 1 will hold its meeting at the W O W Hall on North Potomac street at 8 o clock this evening. Further plans for the club will be discussed during the session.
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