Youths Enroll In Junior Red Cross
Boys and girls across the nation join the Junior Red Cross from November 1 to 14 to participate in service programs for the community, country, and world. Members fill gift boxes for children abroad and plan activities connected to the National Children's Fund. A letter from Algiers thanks American Comrades for donated items and funds, noting distribution through the French Red Cross in student canteens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameri 1
Red Cross
Kjarque
French Red Cross
Amska
Prica
Algiers
First Brethren Opposes Sunday Beer Sale
The First Brethren church at Antietam and Mulberry streets voted unanimously against Sunday sales of beer. The stance was announced after its last board and congregational meetings with urging that Hagerstown and Washington county citizens oppose the referendum issue in the November 7 election.
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Brethren Church
Antietam
Mulberry Streets
Hagerstown
Washington County
Mrs Jesse Fishack Elected President of Cavetown Club
Mrs Jesse Fishack is re elected president of the Cavetown Homemakers Club at Mrs J R Laughlin 143 King Street. Offiers named include first vice president Mrs Frank Bushey second vice president Mrs Walter Bromley secretary Mrs Joseph Gardenhour assistant Mrs Hugh Warrenfeltz and treasurer Mrs G M Bushey. The meeting featured a book report on Chicken Every Sunday and a cookie drive for Newton D. Baker Hospital. Food demonstrators spoke on soy beans and the next meeting is set for Wednesday November 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Fishack
Cavetown
Frank Bushey
Newton D. Baker Hospital
U.S.C
Kart Bowman
Elmer Oller
Pre School Ringworm Clinic Open to Young Children
Pre school age children not in school may visit the scalp ringworm clinic at the local Health Department on King Street for examination and treatment. A doctor will attend 4 to 4 30 p m on school days and Saturday mornings between 9 and 11 50. The sixth county clinic opened this week at Washington Street School. others are at St Marys Winter Street Antietam and Broadway schools.
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King Street
Health Department
Washington Street
St. Mary's
Winter Street
Antietam
Broadway
A universal market for every thing
A classifieds section offering a wide range of items for sale and trade. Readers can find household goods, vehicles, appliances, and personal notices, with listings organized to help buyers locate available merchandise quickly.
P T A Sessions Open Tonight at Franklin Court Auditorium
The Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers banquet begins at 6:45 PM with Joseph W. Romita speaking on Education as a keystone of democracy. The convention opens with reports. Ronlla and Howard B. Funk are on the program, with John Neasmith set to speak Thursday morning. Washington County Council hosts the event.
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Joseph W. Romita
Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers
Franklin Court Auditorium
Permanent Council of American Associations of Commerce and Production
Ronlla
Caney College
Kentucky
St. John
Federal Security Agency
Office of Community War Services
Washington County Council of Parents and Teachers
Service News From Wartime Letters And Leaves
War era notes report Harold Kiser missing in action and staffer W D Ausherman reassigned from North Africa to Southern France. Cavalry, infantry, and Navy personnel share addresses, unit details, and furloughs as families await news from Hagerstown, Williamsport, and Boonsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Ausherman
North Africa
France
J. D. Ausherman
Belgien Avenue
Local service members from 4-H and military units listed
Miss Ann Webb attends a 4-H girls event while 4-H boys' work is represented. Harold McCauley and Nick Rensburg, V-12 trainees at Mt. St. Marys, are on leave with parents. Pvt. Wilbur Grimm of Trego and Pvt. Ruth Spence of Hagerstown move between posts. Sgt Herbert Chaney, from Hagerstown, reports to Atlantic City redistribution station after overseas service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haker
Merchant Marine
Ann Webb
County
Harold McCauley
Nick Renneburg
Mt. St. Mary's
Grey
Woith
Sir Cauley
Nora B. McCauley
Virginia Avenue
Rensburg
R. M. Tensburg
Wilson Boulevard
Wilbur Richard Grimm
Wilbur Grimm
Trego
France
Pvt
Grimm
Fairchild
Atlantic City
Herbert L. Chaney
Hagerstown
AAF
Set. Chaney
Air Corps
Williamsport Dugout Booster Edition Out
The second annual booster edition of Williamsport's The Dug-Out is out with 36 pages of news and ads. The issue, funded by monster ads, will represent half the community’s Christmas gift to its service members, with each Williamsport district service member receiving a check. The paper features local scenes and service personnel photos and includes personal ads with photos as Christmas messages to loved ones away from home. TO FORM CLUB A Boonsboro hosts a 4-H community club inaugural meeting tomorrow night in the Reformed Church at 7 pm. Washington County 4-H officials sponsor, with talks on activities and movies planned, led by Miss Ardath Martin.
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Williamsport
Williamsport and
Williams Port
Boonsboro
Washington County
George Stiles
Reformed Church
Ardath Martin
Last call for furniture and clothing donations
The Camp and Hospital Service Committee announces final collection days November 2 and 3 for furniture and other household articles. Donations are to be left at the city market house with Mrs. Russell M. Stoner contacted for motive. Proceeds fund convalescent care and Junior Red Cross material at Newton Baker Hospital.
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Camp and Hospital Service Committee
Russell M. Stoner
Oak Hill
Newton 1. Baker Hospital
Red Cross
Stockings Offered to Individuals and Organizations
A notice states that individuals and organizations may obtain stockings at a cost not to exceed $1.50. The limited wording suggests a program or sale offering access to hosiery with a fixed price, though details are sparse.
Education Week Observed With School Programs and Music
Education Week will run from November through November 17 with sessions for all grades. Seventh and eighth graders perform songs and dramatic pieces on Mesieo in social studies. Fifth and sixth graders enact Hansel and Gretel. Friday features three acts from In the House to the Cookies How and a presentation of Schools of Tomorrow. Also tips to remove rouge and lipstick from washable fabrics.
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Sharps
Syn Hen
Jack Horner
Bo Peep
Mexico
Erades
Jedikieh
Abd Thari Yen
America
Bertha Eismith
Hansel
Gretel
County 4-H Girl To Receive Award For Maryland Work
Patsy Poole of Clearspring Maryland was honored with a cash award from a Lat Ladies scholarship fund of the United States Department of vet pits for general experience in Maryland. The event occurred during a 4-H Club Day in College Park where Poole participated in the Style Revue, with many Maryland 4-H club representatives present.
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Patsy Poole
Clearspring
United States Department of Vet
Maryland
Miss Doo
College Park
Miss Poole
Act Deayo
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Headquar
Naval Children’s Fund
Maguette Rodriguez
Students Canteen
Baker Hospital
A. Angotti
Irman
New Mexico
Victoria
York
Bluko
Leiter
1St Brethren
Cavetown Club
Kristin Gardner
Sxteen
Black and
Orange
Miss Gardner
Doris Clapper
Christopher Craft
Susan Hartscvck
Jane Lakin
Gail Lewis
Kiki Littl
Anne Mathias
Naneet Porter
Martha Stouffer
Joey Urner
Sac
Washington A
P.T.A
Joseph Romita
Harold Kiser
Fifth Army
Italy
Pfe
Paul M. Eichelberger
West Antietam Street
War Department
Roy Lowry
Guilford Avenue
A. C. Lowry
Fort Knox, Ky
C. Franklin Funk
Evelyn L. Gerhart
Hageerstown
Naval Training Station School
Bronx
New York
Yeoman School
Town State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Seaman Gerhart
J. Tu. Gerhart
Big Pool
Clearspring High School
Kenneth G. Hose
Fort Jackson
S. C
Iris
Ca. C
Engrs. C. Bn
S. M. Hose
B.M
Southwest Pacific
Conococheague Street
Williamssport
Ralph McElroy
Army
iNorman McElroy
Navy
Williamsport Hors
Isle of
Capri
Norman
Corsica
Ralph
Harry Meeblroy
Vincent Helmantoller
Wil Hamsport
Germany
Belgium
Julia Ramadoui
Charles Diebert
H. Diebert
Tiehert
Wiliam Harris
AMM Avc
C. K. Harris
Harris
Pry's
South Atlantic
Qriange Wachtel
Girl Scouts
Hallowe’en
Y.M.G.A
Arthur Perkins
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
Ruth Lorraine Spence
Pope Avenne
Third Training Center
Women’s Army Corps
WAC
Ft. Jackson
N. C
Norwich
Bon Ton
Forth
Potomac
Sharpsburg
Ees NS
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Potomac Edison CO
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