Social club notices and personnel travel excerpt
A collage of social club notes details visits and leaves. Mentions include Phc Schnebly stationed at Ft Story Va planning study in New York City, Martha Schnebly at Washington County Hospital, Phyllis Lambros returning from Lebanon Valley College, Doris Lee Newman at home for summer, Leroy Ralls’s wife nursing in Long Beach Cal, and Eldon R Glesner arriving in Italy after furlough. Also notes travelers, college commencements, hospital discharges, and visitors from Lebanon Valley College, Pittsburgh, and Be thesda with multiple local homes and family ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Schnebly
Baltimore
Walter Schnebly
North Avenue
Schnebly
Ft. Story
New York City
Martha Schnebly
Signalman
Leroy Ralls
S. Walter Ralls
Forge Road
San Francisco
Signalman Ralls
Mercy Hospital
Long Beach
Cal
Elks Hold Last Dance Of Season Tonight
Mary Donegan and her orchestra provide music for the B P O Elks last Saturday night dance of the season on the club's third floor. A large crowd is expected by 10 p m with door prizes every half hour until festivities end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Donegan
B. P. O. Elks
Two Are Honored At Bridal Shower
The Patterson Hotel hosted a double bridal shower Thursday evening by the Fairchild Aircraft Employment Office for Miss Esther Lambillotte and Miss Telen Ditlow. After cake cutting, gifts were presented. singing accompanied by Dot Trout followed. Attendees included Est her Lambillotte, Vicki Hughes, Dot Trout, Jean Ballentine, Betty Jane Hogan, Janet Shilling, Ethel Myers, Cleda Kinsey, Katharyne Ingream, Barbara Baker, Vicki Martin, Mary White, Delores Henry, Bette Beam, Mary Wastier, Jane Fiery, Gladys Windsor, Russell Kepler, John L. Ramsey, Ralph Snyder, R. P. Webb, Norman Zimmerman, David E. Beckley, William C. Coss, Elmer Aldridge, and Robert W. Linton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson Hotel
Fairchild Aircraft
Esther Lambillotte
Set
Kyle Bittle
Telen Ditlow
Pic
Robert W. Linton
Church Class Hosts Mother's Day Program in Boonsboro
The Trinity Sisters class of the Lutheran Sunday school in Boonsboro hosted a Mother's Day event Tuesday evening at Mrs. Maxine Stine's home. Helen Funk read the scripture, Charlotte Haynes led a prayer, and poems by Kathryn Snyder Miriam Schildknecht Maxine Stine Bernice Snyder and others were presented. Contests followed with prizes to Miriam Schildknecht and Kathryn Snyder. Mrs. Ruth Stine attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Sisters
Lutheran Sunday School
Boonsboro
Maxine Stine
Helen Funk
Charlotte Haynes
Kathryn Snyder
Mother
Miriam Schildknecht
Bernice Snyder
Lena Harshman Routh Houck
Ruth Stine
Local Girl Weds Pfc. Jack Socks
Miss Josephine Conley of Kemps Mill married Pfc. Jack Socks son of Mr and Mrs Fred Socks in a May wedding at St Mark Lutheran Church The Rev W C Huddle officiated The reception followed at the bridegroom home with many local guests including Mrs Lupha Hachtell Mrs Dorothy Myer and others The bride attended Hagerstown High School class of 1942 and works for Masser Motor Express The groom a 1940 graduate recently returned from the European Theater of Operations and will be stationed in Miami Beach Florida
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Josephine Clark
Nelson D. Conley
Kemps Mill
Pfc
Jack Ik. Socks
Fred R. Socks
W. C. Huddle
Williamsport
Lupha Hachtell
Dorothy Myer
Richard Brown
Richy
Mro
Fred Istetzer
Leila Stine
Leila Stine and $ le William Jacobs, Miss Juanita Mantous
G Mongan
Harold Beard
Minnie Mounshower
Emma Clark
Wiliam P. Long
Fred R. Sacks
Sacks
Hagerstown High School
Masser Motor Express
Pre. Socks
Hagerstown
Hae
Whea
Miami Beach
Fier
AAUW Picnic Supper Planned in City Park
AAUW local branch members will host a picnic supper at City Park North Pavilion on Tuesday May 29 at 530 PM replacing the national convention halted by travel restrictions. About 45 members are expected for the first social event of the new group with games and entertainment. attendees should bring cups and will buy box lunches. Organizers include Mrs Thomas Donoho Mrs Elliot Haines Jr Mrs Adnah Gruber and Mrs Willis Burhans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of University Women
North Pavilion
Thomas Donoho
Elliot Haines, Jr
Adnah Gruber
Willis Burhans
Winter Street School Field Meet Wraps Up the Year
Winter Street School capped its athletic year with a multi grade field meet on May 23. First graders enjoyed games, second graders competed in egg and spoon relays, third graders ran block relays, and fourth to sixth graders won dodgeball, run and catch relays, and softball events. Winning teams earned ribbons. notable winners included Miss Storey, Mrs Stouffer, Miss Ridenour, Miss Fox, Miss Saum, Mrs Clopper, and Mrs Caldwell groups. Florence MacMichael, star of On the Town, plans to visit with her parents and guest Miss Margaret Phillips from the cast. Confederate Memorial Day events are set for June 2 in Shepherdstown with a parade canceled due to heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Miss Storey
Gloria Jones
Mary Elizabeth Rutherford
Martha Baker
Willam Wolford
Ronald Crouse
Robert Crouse
Miss Saum
Clopper
Baffal Lightner
Mary Lou Harbaugh
Yvonne Campbell
Lois Statler
Betty Delauder
Louise Keyton
Anna Horn
Helen Adler
Lynn Myers
Howard Ridenour
Howard Jenkins
Albert Cutshaw
Bobby Vinson
Jack Rogers
Robert Robinson
Jack Wiles
Jack Palmer
Miss Smith
Thelma Wishard
Nora May Bartles
Delores Smith
Betty Edwards
Louise Kidwiler
Betty Mills
Geraldine Kretzer
Ellie Carruthers
Florence MacMichael
Roy MacMichael
North Potomac Street
This Is Hagerstown The Other Half
A humorous local column recounts quirky incidents from Hagerstown readers and visitors. Vignettes include a mistaken caller at a bingo party, a theatergoer’s handkerchief moment, confusion over a desk clerk’s name, a Chinese shopping miscommunication, wartime retail notes, a quirky YWCA entrance and a travel priority profile of William Nugent.
New Maryland History Book Added To County Library
The Washington County Free Library added IN TIMATH GLIMPSES OF OLD SAINT MARY'S by George Morgan Knight Jr and other titles this week. The list includes biographies, histories of place names, postwar topics, and novels set in various locales. The Women’s Democratic Organization postponed its meeting from May 28 to May 31 in the Grice building at 8 pm, with members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Saint Mary’s
George Morgan Knight Jr
Washington County
George W. Norris
George. R. Stewart
United States
Marguerite Harmon Bro
Straw
Charlie May Simon
Arthur Moore
Herman No. Bundesen
Waldemar Kaempffert
Maxine Davis
Poland
Ministry of Information
Adria Locke Langley
Hank Martin
Louisiana
Rene Kuhn
Women’s Democratic Organization
Grice Building
Campfire Service At Shiloh Church May 23
Washington County Intermediate Christian Endeavorers held a rally and campfire service at Shiloh United Brethren Church Security Md on Wednesday evening May 23 The St Pauls Endeavorers arrived by a straw ride and enjoyed a weiner roast and refreshments served by Lavinia McAllister and committee for about 85 youths The event was led by Mildred Smyre Rev Raymond Miller and Elmer Aldridge Also included is an birth notice: Lt and Mrs Arthur L Cooper 44 McKee announce birth of James Arthur May 14 at Washington County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Shiloh United Brethren Church
Security
St. Paul's United Brethren Church
Mildred Smyre
Raymond Miller
St. Paul's Lutheran Church of
Funkstown
Elmer Aldridge
Lavinia McAllister
Eath
Arthur IL. Cooper
McKee Avenue
James Arthur
Washington County Hospital
Scout Pack Receives Charter At Wednesday Meeting
Boy Scout Pack No. 34 sponsored by Broadway P. T. A. received its charter at a Wednesday evening school meeting. Mrs. Samuel Streit accepted the charter from Hagedorn as Cubs earned Bob Cat and Wolf badges. A showing of The Scout Trail to Citizenship followed for Cubs, parents, and leaders. The next pack gathering is set for June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway P. T. A
Samuel Streit
Hagedorn
Boy Scouts
Danny Collins
Hamilton Morrison
Jimmy Spofford
Banquet Held by Purple Heart Unit Honors National President
Mrs. Edgar H. Mattocks head of the Auxiliary to the Military Order of the Purple Heart spoke at a banquet hosted by the local unit at Hotel Hamilton. Other guests included national chaplain Mrs. Catherine Owings, department president Mrs. Beatrice Donovan, and Cumberland officials. Mattocks touring Army Navy and veteran hospitals to learn how cities aid wounded veterans. She stressed rehabilitation and re employment for returning soldiers, especially Purple Heart wearers, and urged American women to support veterans families. Masonic Choir sang and Mrs. Carl McCleary read humorous pieces as Helen Stine presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar H. Mattocks
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Hotel Hamilton
Catherine Owings
Baltimore
Beatrice Donovan
Margaret Stitcher
National Executive Committee
Cumberland
George M. Leib
Mattocks
Tucson
Ariz
Masonic Choir
Carl McCleary
Helen Stine
Bats Hibernate or Migrate in Severe Winters
Bats leave regions with harsh winters when food becomes scarce, entering hibernation or migrating to milder areas to survive. This behavior helps them endure prolonged cold and limited insect availability.
Dear B S Dear Mother Lacks Clothes Sense
A girl aged 15 asks how to cope with a mother who dresses her too maturistically. The response argues sports clothes suit youth, cautioning against adult frocks, and encourages the girl to develop independent fashion judgment, thrift, and morale. It notes mothers often lag behind fashion revolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.S
Sinetra
Rome
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harry Reynolds
Furkstown
Phyllis Lambros
John Lambros
East
Irvin Avenue
Lebanon Valley College
Annville
Doris Lee Newman
A. W. Newman
Sunset Avenue
S. R. Glesner
Maugansville
Eldon R. Glesner
Italy
Howard B. Harp
Calvert Apartments
Carrie T. Smith
Etta M. Stateliter
Bethesda
James R. Todd
Davisville
BR. L
J. H. Todd
Pennsylvania Avenue
Davis K. Cushwa
Joan Cushwa
College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle
N. Y
Mary Jane Cushwa
Washington Courty Hospital
John J. Downin
Shady Grove
George Hillsworth Baker
Selda M. Saum
Guilford Avenue
Robert J. Schneller
Mercersburg Academy
Archibald Weaver
Washington Avenue
Betty Lee Feifer
Downsville Pike
Rose E. Heffner
South Potomac Street
Richard R. Barnhart
Mercersburg
Clayton E. Ault
St. Thomas
Thomas Lee
Henry L. Conke
West
Washington Street
James P. Harter
Som
Wayside Avenue
Gertrude Trader
Helen Getick
Pittsburgh
Catherine Swope
Chewsville
Elks
L. F. Beecher
Best Haven Chapel
Renlie
E. Wash
Sas
Charlie Spivak
Record Shop
East Washington Street
Pope’s Beauty Shop
North Locust Street
Fairchild
Jack Socks
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
John C. Pangborn
ST. Mary’s Church
Cearfoss
AAUW
Miss Houck
Virginia Barner
Mary Sherren
Jo Ann Lagan
Connie Schmidt
Hazel Dawson
Mary Catherine Reel
Patsy Scheigh
Delores Armstrong
Dorothy Schwartz
Phyllis Mellett
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Henry Kyd Douglas Camp
United Daughters and Children of the Confederacy
Elmwood Cemetery
Pope’s School
N. Locust St
Hye
By Ray Reifman
Gilbert
Patterson
Betsy Cullison
WAC
Mr. Gilbert
Mr. Sullivan
Salesiah
China
Hopkins-Gruber
Dep't
William Nugent
Transcontinental Western Airlines
County Free Library
Katharine Conant
Greenwich Village
Letitia Preston Osborne
Honduras
San Lorenzo
Herbert Gorman
Dorothy Langley
Joel Townslye Rogers
Erle
Stanley Gardner
Elizabeth Daly
Women’s Hats
L. & B. Hat Shop Northeast Cor. Public Square
Scout Pack
Purple Heart
Seaker
Ridenour
Om the
Smithfield
Mecca
Mary Haworth
DAR
Mall
Daily Mats
Washington Pont
Hing
Yo- Cong
Arzeyp
Moller’s
S. Potomac St
You
Balaveeee
B. Crosby
L. Mittinder
M. Valdes
G Lombardo
Dorsey
H. Forrest
D. Shore
Swanee River
H. Mcintyre
Little Jazz
Sinatra
Torere Ge Krupa
H. James
T. Pastor
Ud. Mercer
Florsheim
Hirsheims
Leiter Brothers
Shoe Department
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