Local notes on residents and visitors in town
Prolonged list of residents returning home from visits and operations. Mentions Vivian Herbert returning to Boston after ten days with the Donnells. Mrs Baer back from three weeks visiting friends in northern and southern states. Harriet Myers recuperating at Washington County Hospital after emergency surgery. Rosemary Corcoran and Mildred Hurd to accompany Lavonne Barkdoll to Boston for summer. they return next week. Rebecca Easterday visiting parents in Sharpsburg for two weeks. Preston Shellenberger and Barbara Remsburg Shellenberger graduation at Shippenburg State Teachers College. Shellenberger son in San Diego. Stewart Ardinger ill in Washington County Hospital. Ardinger family visits. Johnston guests at Atlantic City. Carl R Sheppard stationed in San Diego. previously Chincoteague. Billy Strine home after tonsillectomy. Emily McNamee recuperating at home from hospital stay. Mrs Teach of Williamsport ill with infected foot. Hochs visiting their son Edwin L Hoch in Essex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Corcoran
Fairground Avenue
Mildred Hurd
Lavonne Barkdoll
Waynesboro
Boston
Massachusetts
Corcoran
Hurd
Brassies Still Lead In Ladies Golf Narrowly
In ideal weather the Brassies and Niblicks played a six foursomes match at Fountain Head CC. Niblicks won three and tied one for 14 points. Brassies had two wins and one tie for 10 points, keeping their season lead 233 to 230. Low net prizes awarded: Flight 1 Nichols 39, Coblentz 40. Flight 2 Fiery 39, Stonebraker 40. First Spring Handicap rounds set for next week. bulletin board pairs posted. Monthly Handicap on nine holes with summer rules. Spring matches go 18 holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brassies
Niblicks
Fountain Head Country Club
Robert Nichols
John Coblentz
A. T. Fiery
Carl Stonebraker
Miss Shatto To Receive Degree From College
Elizabeth P. Shatto of Anville Pennsylvania daughter of Mrs R Paul Shatto and the late Mr Shatto 21 Broadway will receive a college degree at an event in Anville. The announcement notes her family background and upcoming graduation ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Shatto
Anville, Pa
Elizabeth P. Shatto
Mr. Shatto
Broadway
Local Graduates at Lebanon Valley College Commencement
Elizabeth Shatto, a 1953 Hagerstown High School graduate, earns a bachelor of science in elementary education at Lebanon Valley College on June 2. She is active in the elementary education club, chorus, and Delta Lambda Sigma. Wilbur M Priester, another 1953 Hagerstown High School graduate, will receive a bachelor of arts in political science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Shatto
Lebanon Valley College
Hagerstown High School
Delta Lambda Sigma Social Society
Hagerstown High
Lebanon Valley
Wilbur M. Priester
This City
Wilbur Priester
Athol
Mass
Priester
Williamsport High Alumni Banquet and Dance Set
Williamsport High School Alumni will hold its annual Spring Banquet and Dance on Friday evening at the school. Dinner served 6:30 PM in the cafeteria catered by St. James Church of the Brethren. Dancing at 10 PM in the gym with Fred Updike and his orchestra. Reservations due by June 1 through Mary Catherine's Beauty Salon. Dr. Jacob Hershman toasts. Alumni Council reports planning for the coming year and officers to be elected after the banquet. Roll call of classes and seniors graduating this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport High School
St. James Church of the Brethren
Fred Updike
Mary Catherine's
Jacob Hershman
Williamsport School
Don Mellett
Hines Receives Cancer Society Honor in Hagerstown
Mrs. J R Hines known as Tracy is pictured receiving a special citation signed by David A Wood, ACS president, and a 1000 hour pin for long service in the Washington County ACS chapter. Lyn Brown watches as William J Kreykenbohm presents the award at the Hines home, 100 Devonshire Road. Tracy has led Western Division fundraising and chaired canvasses, contributing three years of patient services and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hines
David A. Wood
American Cancer Society
William J. Kreykenbohm
Washington County
Lyn Brown
Hines
Tracy
Hodgkins
Hagerstown
Cancer Society
Devonshire Road
Spring Horse Show Unveils Novelty Classes At Keedysville Farm
The Blue Ridge Riding Club hosts a Sunday show at Lester Fisher's Farm near Keedysville starting noon. Twenty four classes include Pony Mare and Foal, Egg Race, Horse Roadster, Calf Roping, and multiple riding events. No cash prizes. token rewards only in children's classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Riding Club
Lester Fisher
Keedysville
9070 SIZES 2 8 by Mervin Meat Pattern
Printed Pattern 70: Children's sizes 2 4 8. A yoke frosty white plane with cherry trim. Dress for girls this summer in gay checks and plaids. Instructions printed on each pattern part. Include name and address for order and pattern number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Styfe
Farrern Bureau
Chelsea
Bridge Winners at Fountain Head Club Event
Five bridge tables played at the weekly session for club enthusiasts at Fountain Head Country Club. Newcomers Mrs H McKee Price and Mrs Charles Sommerfeld won first. A tie for second involved Mrs J C Funkhouser with Mrs Robert Triesler and Mr and Mrs Christy McEwen. Third went to Mrs D A Kunkle and Mrs T A Chappelear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Head Country Club
H. McKee Price
Charles Sommerfeld
J. C. Funkhouser
Robert Triesler
Christy McEwen
Jesse Clipp Birthday Party Honored in Boonsboro
Boonsboro resident Jesse B. Clipp was celebrated at a surprise party on Sunday May 26 at 950 Jefferson Boulevard honoring his 75th birthday. Attendees included family members and many Clipp relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Clipp
Jesse B. Clipp
Boonsboro
Raymond Lake
Jefferson Boulevard
Martin Butts
Terry
Silas Clipp
Vincent Rayski
Roger
Lynn
Herbert Canfield
Lorraine
Darline
Charles
Robert Wright
Richard Clipp
Pattie
Frederick
Willis Clipp
Donna
Carolyn
Brenda
Kevin
Bruce Clipp
Gary
John Benner
Jimmie
Bobbie Clipp
Cheryl Lynn
Frank. Anglin
Diane
Joan
Forest Stephens
Eddie
Donald Baker
Connie
Beverly Bowers
Grayson Early
Vickey
Charlene Stumbaugh
Willis Lane
Dennis
Kathy
Deborah
Attlee Bussard
Welty Church Hymn Sing Sunday Evening
The Welty Church of the Brethren in Greensburg hosts a hymn sing on Sunday June 2 at 7 30 pm themed Singing Through Life A Myersville community chorus directed by J R Harp will sing along with the Welty Church choir Rev John Rowland is pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welty Church
Welty Church of the Brethren
Myersville
J. R. Harp
John
Rowland
Deadline Set For Reunion Reservations
Graduates of Hagerstown High School Class of 1942 are reminded to mail reservations by Saturday June 1 for the 15th anniversary reunion at the American Legion Home on Northern Avenue. Chairman Mrs Bernice Ann Poffenberger Staley urges those with missing forms to call or contact committee members. dinner remittance should accompany mailed reservations. The event starts at 6 pm with a program recalling H H S administrative personnel from 15 years ago, followed by dance music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown High School
Bernice Ann Poffenberger Staley
American Legion
Avnue
Plans Completed For Convention Of Veterans Here
At a Monday meeting the Auxiliary of Reno Barracks No 152 Veterans of World War I finalized plans for the Department Convention in Hagerstown on June 7 8 and 9 with headquarters at Hotel Alexander. Banquet reservations are due by June 6 and can be made via Mrs Elsie Baker or Mrs Ethel Regen t or Mrs Emma Schleigh. The Fourth Regional meeting will be in Washington on June 1 with a 1 PM luncheon at the Hamilton Hotel. Barracks and Auxiliary wreaths were placed at the Court House on Sunday in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary of
Emma Schleigh
Regent
Washington
Hamilton Hotel
Unit 152
Court House
Summer Art School To Be Held At Museum
The Washington County Museum of Art announces its Sixth Annual Summer Art School in June and July with Clyde H. Roberts as instructor and Bruce Etchison as advisor. Children ages seven to thirteen attend three weekly sessions June 17 to July 12, mornings or afternoons, while an adult night class runs Thursdays June 20 to July 25. Contact the museum at RE 9-5727 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Museum of Art
Clyde H. Roberts
South Hagerstown High
TV Closed Circuit
Bruce Etchison
Local Students Receive Degrees At Lees-McRae College
Two Hagerstown students, Donald S. Frank and Willoughby H. Biggs Jr., earned Associate Arts degrees from Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk North Carolina at Monday commencement. Frank served in Student Faculty Senate and various clubs. Biggs played basketball football and track and was named best all around athlete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk
North Carolina
Donald S. Frank
William C. Frank
Willoughby H. Biggs
W. H. Biggs
Frank
Christian Council
Delta Psi Omega
Biggs
Sunday School Class Holds Recent Meeting at Harvie Home
The Blanche Schwinger Sunday School Class of St. John's Lutheran Church enjoyed an evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Harvie at 910 Guilford Avenue. An auction led by the host, plus games and refreshments, provided entertainment. Attending members included Mrs. Percy Line, Mrs. Leila Landing, Mrs. Wanda Stoyre, Mrs. Eleanor Knepper, Miss Blanche Schwinger, Miss Audrey Knodle, Miss Vera Starlin, Miss Toby Barnhart, Miss Ida Mae Beckley, Miss Isabel Fridinger, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Barnhart, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Schwinger
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Robert E. Harvie
Guilford Avenue
Mr. Harvie
Percy Line
Leila Landing
Harry Miller
Charles Routzahn
Wanda Stoyre
Eleanor Knepper
Audrey Knodle
Vera Starlin
Toby Barnhart
Ida Mae Beckley
Isabel Fridinger
Howard Barnhart
Activities Planned at Fountain Head Memorial Day
Fountain Head Country Club schedules a Memorial Day program including golfing and tennis matches and the pool opening at 10 30 a m. A dance is set for the coming Saturday from ten to one with Addy Sawyers orchestra providing the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Head Country Club
Addy Sawyer
New Staff Fetes Senior Scribes at St. Maria Goretti
The Santa Maria school publication at St. Maria Goretti welcomed its new staff and honored the senior scribes at a dinner last evening. John Nussear will be editor in chief next year and led the program, presenting seniors with gifts and folders containing the year’s papers decorated with anchors and sea life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Santa Maria
St. Maria Goretti
John Nussear
Reunion Slated For Ladies at City Park South Pavilion
The annual Lady reunion is scheduled for Sunday June 9 at the South Pavilion in City Park. Families are asked to bring their lunches.
Birth Announcements From Washington County Hospital
Proud parents Mr and Mrs John R Miles announce the birth of their daughter Sara Beth at Washington County Hospital on May 27. Mrs Miles is the former Rae Tennant of Shepherdstown W Va. SP3 Yeatts and Mrs Jean Harshman announce the birth of son Steven Alan weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces on May 27 at the hospital. Yeatts is with the Army Security Agency in Asmara Ethiopia. Mr and Mrs Chester Holmes announce a son born May 27 at the hospital. Mr and Mrs Leonard Doyle announce son Leonard Jr born May 23 at the hospital weighing 9 pounds 3 1 2 ounces. Mrs Doyle is the former Jean Shank of Hagerstown. Mr and Mrs Roger House announce son Roger Albert II born May 20 weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces. Mrs House is the former June Weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Miles
Tammany Manor
Weissners
Sara Beth
Washington County Hospital
Miles
Rae Tennant
Shepherdstown
W. Va
SP/3
Kenneth Yeatts
Steven Alan
Yeatts
Jean Harshman
Army Security Agency
Asmara
Ethiopia
Africa
Chester Holmes
West
Washington Street
Leonard Doyle
Virginia Avenue
Leonard, Jr
Doyle
Jean Shank
Hagerstown
Roger House
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Roger Albert, II
House
June Weeks
Kane Memorial Service for Voiture 651 Tonight
The annual Kane Memorial Service for Voiture 651 will be held at the American Legion Home on Northern Avenue tonight at midnight. Grand Chef de Gare Charles Law of Baltimore and Grand Ayvocat Charles Fagan will attend as distinguished guests. The service is conducted by Chef de Gare Irvin Golden with Grand Aumonier Harry Warner of Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Northern Avenue
Kane
Charles Law
Baltimore
Ayvocat
Charles Fagan
Irvin Golden
Harry Warner
Department of Maryland
Diplomat Sent to Secure Pledge Amid Secrecy
A diplomat travels to negotiate a food aid pledge while keeping sensitive terms confidential. The mission centers on securing commitments without revealing specifics, aiming to ensure steady supply without public disclosure.
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Billie Fontaine Pollard
Walter W., Pollard
Southern Seminary and Junior College
Buena Vista
Vivian Herbert
M. C. Donnell
Greenberry Road
Martin S. Baer
Harriet Myers
North Locust Street
Rebecca Jean Easterday
Sinai Hospital School of Nursing
Clarence Easterday
Sharpsburg
Preston Shellenberger
York, Pa
State Teachers College
Shippensburg
Shellenberger
Barbara Remsburg
Stewart Ardinger
Williamsport
William Ardinger
M. S. Johnston
Pennsylvania Avenue
Chalfonte- Haddon Hall
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Charles Sheppard
West Side Avenue
Carl R. Sheppard
San Diego
California
Sheppard
United States Navy
Chincoteague
Virginia
Billy Strine
C. W. Strine
Emily McNamee
Madison Avenue
Charles Teach
Teach
A. O'Dell Hoch
Edwin L. Hoch
Essex
Hays Inc
Williamsport High
Gied Sr
Convention of Veterans
Alenberry
John Stratton
Virginia Leffler
Allenberry Playhouse
Boiling Springs
Miss Leffler
20Th Century Fox
Columbia Pictures
Mr. Stratton
Hollywood
Universal Pictures, Inc
Lees-McRae
Harry Footer and Co. Cleaners
South High
South Hagerstown High School
Rebs
Robert Weller
James Carnes
Donald Rice
William Brish
Oliver Ikenberry
Shepherd College
Ikenberry
Carl Bees
John Kerr
David Bragunier
Nancy Lumm
Alice Grove
Bill Slook
Nancy Nanamaker
Fountain Head
Caledonia State Park
Fayetteville
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