Bridal Shower Honors Sandra Gelow Before June Wedding
A Maypole themed bridal shower for Sandra Gelow was hosted at Mrs. Al Mathes’ Fairfax Road home, with pink and white décor, bingo prizes, and gifts including china. Invited guests included Mrs. James Murfin, Mrs. Ed Cramer, Mrs. Steven Bile, and many others. Sandra Gelow is set to wed Mr. Robert Hughes on June 15 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Gelow
A. T. Griffith
al Mathes
Fern
James Murfin
Ed Cramer
Steven Bile
James Ramsey
Roscoe Lehman
Kreiger Henderson
al Pannone
Joel Hughes
Stafford Amberser
B.C. Barnfather
Eric Arnell
Paul Langham
Earley Chesnutt
Gene Mittel
Funkstown Fire Auxiliary Installs New Officers
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Volunteer Fire Company of Funkstown held a covered dish supper last Monday at the fire hall. President Miss Mary Howard and officers including Miss Margaret Fisher, Mrs. Ethel Wagh, Mrs. Hellman, Mrs. Shirley Shepley, and Mrs. Helen Spielman were installed by R. G. Williams, with Mae Monga and an executive committee listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volunteer Fire Company of
Funkstown
Martin Ingram
R. G. Williams
Mary Howard
Margaret Fisher
Ethel Wagh
Hellman
Shirley Shepley
Helen Spielman
Mae Monga
Mae Nicodemus
Samuel Ford
Sarah Rosenberg
Ruth Kershner
Sue Mongan
Invitations Issued For Jacqueline Lizer and Gene Tildebrand’s Wedding
Mr and Mrs Paul Lizer announce the marriage of their daughter Jacqueline Yvonne Lizer to Gene H Tildebrand set for Saturday June 1 at 2 30 PM at St Marys Catholic Church. Rev Father Tassarelli will perform. Music by Julia Garratt and Pat Cianelli. Attendants include matron of honor Mrs Harry Toms Jr bridesmaids Marion Koons Nancy Sparrow Toni Hoover Suzie Gibbons. Best man Theodore Meredith. groomsmen Harry Toms Jr Richard Elgin Ralph Sellers Thomas Long. Reception at Mrs Mowens Party House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lizer
North Mulberry Street
Jacqueline Yvonne Licer
Gene H. Tildebrand
Robert Tassarelli
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Julia Garratt
Hanist
Pat Cianelli
Lizer
Harry Toms, Jr
Richard Elgin
Marion Koons
Nancy Sparrow
Baltimore
Toni Hoover
Washington, D.C
Suzie Gibbons
Leroy Toms, III
Theodore Meredith
Ralph Sellers
Thomas Long
Miss Overstreet Honored With Bridal Shower at West Point
A surprise bridal shower honored Miss Terry Overstreet ahead of her June wedding to Lt. Richard Manahan of Blue Ridge Summit. Hostess Mrs. Ernest Palmer served at 1612 The Terrace with seasonal flowers, a white pink cake, and a pink parasol theme. Guests included Mrs. Stuart Chambers, Mrs. Joseph Chrisman, Mrs. Orpha Dorsey, Mrs. Hans Funeh, Miss Pat Overstreet, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Overstreet
West Point Military Academy
Richard BR. Manahan
Blue Ridge Summit
Ernest Palmer
Stuart Chambers
Joseph ‘Chrisman
Orpha Dorsey
Hans Funeh
Mabel Harry
Vicki Hughes
Robert Kinna
William Maughan
Pat McCauley
Richard McDonald
Guy Mitchell
Douglas Peterson
Benjamin Qverstreet
Pat Overstreet
Luke Rohrbaugh
Starry Royer
Floyd Sten
Wishing Well Delights Garden Club Visitors at North Hagerstown
Mary Seton Sachett dropped a coin into the Wishing Well during a garden club tea at the Colonial Garden. The well, created by North Hagerstown High School vocational students, features a water fall and goldfish with a spider observed on the wall. The garden is open to the public this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Seton Sachett
H. A. Sachett
Mary Seton
North Hagerstown High
Berean Class Banquet Recap At Berean Church
The Berean Class of Christ's Evangelical and Reformed Church held its annual banquet at Sule Church near Cearfosa Road with 107 attendees including husbands and friends. A chicken dinner followed by performances led by Rev Lawrence Strunk featured readings songs and a “This is Your Life” skit showcasing many class members and special gifts to Rev John Kasten Jr and to Mr M Horst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Sule Church
Cearfosa Road
Salem Church
Frank Kramer
Helena Heger
Debbie Grove
Samuel Davidson
Charleda
Jean Baer
M. Horst
Lester Grove
Lena Bowman
Hancock Band Plans Concert Tomorrow Eve
The Hancock School Bands directed by David D. Casto will present the annual Spring Concert tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium featuring both Elementary and High School Bands. Guest pianist William Randall of Berkeley Springs will perform Spotlight on the Piano with the High School Band, plus two Majorette numbers. The band also participates in Memorial Day services at Sharpsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock School
David D. Casto
William Randall
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
David Bennett
Randall
Fairmont State Teachers College
Fairmont
W. Va. University At
Morgantown
Sharpsburg
Localite Feted At Baby Shower Last Thursday
Mrs. Helen Patterson hosted a baby shower on May 23 in Hagers town Route 4 for Mrs. Betty Capotasti. The party room wore pink, white and blue ribbons, gifts were placed in a center basket, and door prizes went to Mrs. Joyce Snyder with other prizes to Mrs. Capotasti and Mrs. Kitty Montgomery. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Patterson
Hagerstown
Betty Capotasti
Joyce Snyder
Betty Capotesti
Kitty Montgomery
Small Town Style Mirrors Modern Fashion Trends
In a quiet town the fashion scene reflects a broader shift as women increasingly adopt similar styles seen nationwide. Local shoppers note the growing influence of mainstream trends on daily dress choices and community wardrobes.
Boonsboro Homemakers Mark Fourth Birthday
The Boonsboro Homemakers Club celebrated its fourth anniversary at Mrs. Ethel Henneberger’s home. A birthday cake, creed reading, and scholarship fund report opened the meeting, with a comical hat contest won by Mrs. Bratten King. Guests included Mrs. Sam Kaylor and Mrs. Olive Foley. A playlet titled The Jackpot and a light opera report were presented, refreshments served, and the next meeting set for June 14 at Mrs. Dolfield’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonsboro
Dolfield
Henneberger
Frank Warrenfeltz
Benjamin Smith
Alma Wolff
Bratten King
Sam Kaylor
Olive Foley
D. EB. Nicodemus
Honneberger
Spring Fun Festival at South Hagerstown High
Marriage permits preparation at South Hagerstown High for the Spring Fun Festival tonight and tomorrow. Thirty six licenses issued last week, with ten to area couples, as preparations for booths rides and events continue. The festival features food stalls, an auction, Teen Follies, gymnastic exhibitions, square dancing led by Hub City Promenadiers, and a large community turnout under Parent Teachers Association oversight. Rain date set for May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hi
Donald Lee Troupe
Hagerstown
Betty Jean Mills
Joseph Leroy Gervasie
Joyce Marie McMaster
Waynesboro
Arthur Wilfred Danton
Sharpsburg
Nancy Lee Fraley
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Harvey Eugene Caniner
Cavetone
Lela Ardean Burger
Clyde Gift
Beatrice Kiser
David L. Shifflett
Glendal
Richardson
South Hagerstown High School
Dorothy Hamory
Library Assistants Service Organization
Richard Kline
Squire
Harold R. Custer
Promenadiers
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Richard Schultz
Local Personal Notices Highlight Visits and Travel
Miss Barbara Couchman of Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Baltimore visited her parents Mr and Mrs C Glenn Couchman at 1024 View Street with classmate Beverly Stevens. Frank B Henneberger and Earl Hunker families returned from travel while Greensburg mourns a death. Several locals plan vacations to California and Ocean Side while others attend social events and weddings in towns across Maryland and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Couchman
Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Baltimore
C. Glenn Couchman
View Street
Beverly Stevens
Frank B. Henneberger
Dual Place
South
Earl Hunker
Cresent Road
Greensburg
Mr. Honker
Earl Hanker
Locust Street
Holy Land Film Shown To Class
The Mr. and Mrs. Class of St. Pauls Evangelical United Brethren Church held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday May 22 at 7:30 PM in the Sunday School auditorium. President William Meyers led a brief session and Mrs and Mrs Noah Meyers presented a Holy Land film from a trip taken three years ago. The 81 members and guests were hosted by Mr and Mrs Ernest Finnift Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Evangelical United Brethren Church
William Meyers
If the Holy Land
Noah Meyers
Ernest Finnift, Jr
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Miss Overstreet
DF Dea
Miata Ved
KiEnee
Berean
Charles ¥Aer
Grace Vaughn
John Hartle
V. W. Snowden
Cora Bussard
Herbert Bryan
Ralph Eichelberger
F. Pittenger
Terry Socks
Paul Kramer
Stanley Grove
Whit Strunk
Sandy Houck
Norman Poffenberger
Davidson
Hartle
West End
Assembly of God Church
Salem
Wyoming Avenue
A. B. Marks
Washington, D. C
William Helens
Hamilton Hotel
Bidg
Catlins Swimwear
Lucille Ralls
Elm Street
Washington County Hospital
Ellen Heffner
Mary Byer
Allenberry Playhouse
Boiling Springs
Pennsylvania
David McLaughlin
Warren School
Olney
D. Kenneth McLaughlin
the Terrace
Herman Beeler
Olive Bonebrske
Charles’ Witmer
Helen
Shady Grove
Washington Airport
International Airlines
Los Angeles
California
Beeler
Inlaw
T/Sgt
Robert Snyder
Song
Ocean Side
William Morgan
Emmitsburg
Maryland
Stewart Morgan
Sharpa+ borg
Morgan
Kate Thurston
Hicks
Ray Wassen
Hattie Birkenstafft
Smithsburg
Thurman Thurston
Patty
Dorothy
Bryantown
Cumberland
Charles Wasson
William Wright
Harry Munson
Wyandotte
Michigan
Hancock
Munson
Great Lakes Steel Corporation
Wyandat
Holy Land
Flag Headquarters
Pio
Xooak
Lida
Akanena
Konak Signal
Kodak
Kroon
Hays Inc
Washington Street
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