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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1960
Page
4
The Cumberland Valley Rose Society presents rose show events at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. Open from 2 PM to 9 PM today and Sunday 10:30 AM to 6 PM with free admission. Awards handed Sunday at 4 PM. participants include growers from along the Eastern seaboard.
Mrs. Fred Ernst of Mr Airy Farm near Broadfording Road has published Ballads of Antietam a poetry collection inspired by Civil War themes and the centennial of the Battle of Antietam. The book pairs reverent verse with photographs by William Calvin, reflecting on memory, sacrifice, and the quest for universal right.
The Hancock Free Library board met May 4 with Mrs. John P. Caspar presiding. Officers elected were Caspar as president, Mrs. Jack M. Widmyer as vice president, Miss Thelma Bair as secretary, and Mrs. John Hoogerwerf as treasurer. The treasurer reported the March membership drive fell short of the $1500 goal by about 100. The group reaffirmed a policy banning posters in library windows, reserving the display area for educational exhibits and hobby displays sponsored by the library.
Mr and Mrs George Pay lof announce the birth of a daughter Anne Coover Pavioff on May 19 at Washington County Hospital Mrs David Creecy announce the birth of a daughter Anos Gordon on May 23 at Melbourne Hospital Mrs Greecy is Kay Marshall and Mr and Mrs T Wayne Apple announce a daughter Rebecca Lyng on May 24 at Memorial Hospital Berkeley Springs W Va Mrs Keefer announce a son born May 19 at Memorial Hospital Berkeley Springs Mrs Lippy announce a daughter Janice Kay born May 28 at Washington County Hospital Mrs Howell announce their first child Edgar Allen Howell Jr a son born May 20 at Albert Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia Mrs Howell is Carolyn Hartzell from Boonsboro
Bruce Etchison guided a museum film for Washington County Museum of Fine Arts members advising the museum’s role in the community. Jimmy Doll performed two violin solos with piano by Miss Sharon Young. New officers were installed: president William Crumbacker, vice president Mrs. Frank Allen, secretary Mrs. Mary Marpel, assistant secretary Mrs. Vivian Getty, treasurer Mrs. Donald Higley. An after school party honored soon-to-leave juniors. Betty Ann, junior and assistant editor of the Clear Spring publication, remains devoted to the paper.
The Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club held a luncheon at the Women's Club as new officers were installed. Officers include President Mrs. Robert B. Hoffman and Vice President Mrs. Roland Cyr with coverage of arrivals from Florida Illinois Maine and New Jersey plus guest visitors.
Kathleen Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Hall of 2314 Hamilton Boulevard is a finalist in the Phi Theta Pi Sweetheart Contest at Strayer Junior College of Finance Washington DC. The sweetheart will be chosen at a June 4 Coral Hall dance in Coral Hills Maryland. She is a St Maria Goretti High School graduate and studies medical secretarial at Strayer Hymn Sing Set The Ladies Bible Class Broadfording First Church of God will present an old fashioned hymn sing at 7 09 this evening at the church. All are invited to attend.
In this Van Allen Bradley column readers query Oz and other rare editions. Prices noted for first editions vary by condition with values from about 5 to 100 dollars. Dealers often set auction prices, not retail, and readers are invited to submit questions to the Bradleys at the newspaper.
The Civinette Club met Wednesday at Carol Fields home on Hamilton Boulevard for its monthly session. They reported a $75 donation and an electric floor polisher given to the school board, announced a theatre party set for July 23 at Totem Pole Playhouse to view Third Best Sport, and completed hospital tray favors for July 4 as social hour followed refreshments.
A buffet dinner Saturday closed the Evening Newcomers Mixed League season with a lavish banquet. The Zombies won the team title. Dick Lang earned high men averages 176 and Grace Edlund led ladies at 15. Other top awards went to Murph Edlund 662, Carol Fazenbaker 608, Don Paquet 248, and Glony Lang 241. Ed Fazenbaker and Ben Cosner had notable improvements, while Don Merchant, Don Paquet, and Murph Edlund posted perfect attendance. New officers were elected: Murph Edlund president Frank Wall vice president Dick Lang secretary and Art Shanklin treasurer.
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