Fewer Couples Seek Licenses At Washington County Court House
A Saturday morning check at the Washington County Court House found a slight drop in marriage licenses issued in the past week. Of 42 licenses, twelve went to local couples including John W Bowman and Jeannette Schaeffer. Otto Bender and Zelia Crampton. Stephen King and Helen Rambo. Woodrow Shiller and Jane Haines. plus others in Hagerstown and surrounding towns.
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Court House
Washington County Court House
John W. Bowman
Sahenelasville
Jeannette Schaeffer
Thurmont
Otto& Bender
Sharpsburg
Zelia M. Crampton
Tilghmanton
Miss Truax Weds William Keefer in Hancock Ceremony
A quiet wedding took place September 23 at 5 p.m. in Hancock at the home of Rev. J. W. Huffman. Miss Estella Ruth Truax and William F. Keefer exchanged vows in a single ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Truax, wore a grey gabardine suit with blue accessories and gladioli. A reception followed Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ora Keefer with a large wedding cake centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Huffman
Cilearepring
Estella Ruth Truax
William F. Keefer
Huffman
B. W. Traux
Hancock
William H. Keefer
Ora Keefer
Card Parties Scheduled by Funkstown Fire Company
The Funkstown Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary opens October 4 at Soopcom with a card party at the new Funkstown Fire Hall. Prizes and refreshments provided. Committee includes Mrs Ruth Howpt and Mrs Gladys Andrew. monthly parties planned on the first Wednesday.
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Funkstown Fire Company
Ladies Auxillary
Soopcom
Funkstown
Mra
Ruth Howpt
Gladys Andrew
Herbert Smith
Nelly
Tea Hostess Mrs Greenwald to Welcome Oct 4
Invitations from the B nai Abraham Sisterhood announce an opening tea on Wednesday October 4 at 2 30 to 5 pm hosted by Mrs Greenwald 922 The Terrace. Officers include Mrs Harry Kerstein President Mrs Alfred Geber Vice President and others.
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B'nai Abraham
Hebb Engagement Placed for Miss Jean Marie Hebb
Mr and Mrs Guy Hebb announce the engagement of their daughter Jean Marie to Edgar B K Smith son of Mr and Mrs Herman H Smith, 43 East Lincoln Ave. Jean Marie is a Hagerstown High School and Flaverstown Business College graduate now employed at Pang born Corp. No wedding date set.
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Guy Hebb
Funksown
Jean Marie
Edgar BK. Smith
Herman H. Smith
East
Lincoln Avenue
Miss Hebb
Hagerstown
Flaverstown
Pangborn Corporation
Hebb
Wagaman Pledges Sigma Nu At Sewanee Campus
John Wagaman pledges Sigma Nu at the University of the South Sewanee Tennessee during early afternoon ceremonies on campus. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Wagaman of Fountain Head Heights and attended Mercerburg Academy and high school.
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Jom Wagaman
Sigma Nu
University of the South
Sewanee
Tenn
John Wagaman
Fountain Head Heights
Merceraburg Academy
Hagerstown High School
College of Arts and Sciences
Birth Announcements From Washington County Hospital
Proud parents announce the birth of Anona at Washington County Hospital on Saturday Sept 40. Glenn E Pries reports a son Gregory Wayne born Sept 26 at the same hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert Fisher announce a daughter Rakta Luella born Saturday at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Fisher is formerly Miss Charlotte Conrad.
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Alford Ford
Hoonshore
Anona
Washington County Hospital
Glenn E. Pries
Midberry Street
Gregory Wayne
Ton County Hospital
Pries
Beverly Jones
Robert Fisher
iVirginia Avenue
Rkta Luella
E. J. Sheldon
Potomac
Andrew K. Coffman
Auntie Avenue
Sam Street
Donald Washington County Hospital
Mintzer
Baltimor
Christmas toy patterns invite cozy Needlecraft nostalgia
Needlecraft pages offer a DIY project for Christmas gifts with crochet patterns of a black cat and pink dog. Readers are invited to request Leaflet No PC 4976 for directions, and the piece encourages early shopping and crafting to save time and money while evoking fond childhood memories.
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Toyland
Tweed Fleeces Dominate Fall Fashion News
Fashion editors report Tweed fleeces surge in U S fall suits and coats with new fabrics expanding the range. European coats inspire warm ensembles as designers favor light weight pile wools, deep pile frescoes, and yarnedged flannels for sports coats and tone suitings.
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U.S.A
Europe
Dear Mary Haworth How To Handle An Inescapable House Duty
A reader seeks advice on managing a demanding mother in law while planning marriage. The letter discusses cross generational friction, duties, and preserving harmony without offense. It references Jake and a lingering family dynamic, offering pragmatic, nonviolent strategies and recommending a related book by Dr Edward A Strecker.
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Mary Haworth
Tost Net
Peter
Jake
Edward A. Strecker
Lippincot( Publishers
Dr. Strecker
Thousane
Nurses Alumnae To Meet Tuesday
The Nurses Alumnae Association at Washington County Hospital will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in Panghorn Hall room 195 The election of officers will be part of the business session All members are urged to attend the meeting
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Nurses Almnae Association
Washington County Hospital
Panghorn Hall
Calendar of October events listed by the Chamber of Commerce
The chamber announces a month of events including Handicapped Week and many local club meetings. Listings show venues, hosts such as Mrs Clinton Hoffaster and Rev Clayton Moyer, and dates from October 1 to October 31 with timely notices for chapters, lectures, and concerts.
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Chamber of Commerce
Alice
Chamber
Thecoluon
Natio
WOTU
Clinton Hoffaster
Sumnit Avene
Women's Club
Catherine Beachley
Women’s Club
Bible
Hev
Eail Oysterhead
Maxwell Greenwald
Washington County Library
Mills Brathere Chews
Civitan Club
Wowen
Cluic
Wrens Club
Clayton Moyer
Meridian Chih
ALC
AL Technical
Anthony Wayne
Noo. m
Ragerstown Civic Music Association
Raymond Lewenthal
P.m
A. Smidy
Washington County
Kinston County
Alexander
PTA Holds Initial Meet at St Mary's Parish House
The St Marys PTA opened its season with a September 27 gathering at the parish house. President Thomas Downey outlined upcoming projects while plans included raincoat purchases for the school patrol and a later cake sale chaired by Mrs Mary Luipersbeek.
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St. Mary's
Thomas Downey
PTA
Sharretts Host Weekend Social and Visits Noted
Local notices list invitations from Mr and Mrs Ralph L Sharrett for a cocktail party at their Hamilton Boulevard home. Nearby residents Mrs E J Sheldon and Miss Marilyn Hawbaker travel for family visits, theatre and football games with friends and relatives across Maryland and nearby states.
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Ralph L. Sharrett
Paula Hieffer
East Avenue
Hamilton Boule
Mary Nolding
Washington, Yard
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Stephen B. King
Northampton
Mass
Helen L. Rambo
Haxerstown
Woodrow M. Shiller
Botnsboro
Jane L
Haines
Edward A. Mills
Williamsport
Edith P. A. Spigler
Wik
Mamsport
Kenneth D. Phetteplace
Cavetown
Frances L. Patton
Meredith W. Yates
Suzanne Stouffer
Hagersown
Elmer E. Nicodemus
Boonsboro
Belle L. Betts
Hagers' Town
Louis C. Mastiano
Hagers Town
Betty L. Conder
Raymond D. McAfee
Mary K. Bishop
Jack D. Tasker
Theresa L. Alexander
Hagera' Town
Miss Truax
Mrs. Greenwald
SS. Navy
Needlecraft News
Nancy Baxter
Bernard's Dry Goods
Washington Street
Silhouets plantiaHy
Drainic
Nis
Dorothy Roe
Associated Press
Martia
Dashe
Maina
Mather
Marquisette
Duralace
The
N. Potomac St
Bave
Spencer’s Jewelry
Potomac Street
St. Mary’s Group
Ralph Sharretts
Maryland Navy
Thomas Hagerman
Robert P. Bohman
Charles M. Danzer
Je. Thomas H. Hardinge, Jr. Kenneth
R. Daniels
Joseph Walker
Edgar R. Toms
Virginia Avenue
Harry C. Shank
Keedysville
Chicago
Elgin
Rockford
Leaf River
Joliet, Il
Mrs. Lawrence Wolfe
Washington
Mrs
Thomas W. Wolfe
Hamilton Boulevard
William T. Hamilton
South Prospect Street
New York City
David Allen
Mr. Allen
Pittsburgh
L. Z. Hawbaker
Sewicksley, Pa
D. J A. Stickell
North Potomac Street
Marilyn Hawbaker
WJEJ
Fort Lauderdale, Fla
Roger B. Dansberger
Mealey Parkway
Thomas Cochran
Hyattsville
Richard Dansberger
South Potomac Street
Richard Johnson
Phyllis
Dotina Miller
Nesbord
Paul Snyder
Cypress Street
Penn
Edward Semler
Virginia
Philadelphia
Toll
David Semler
Douglas
Joseph Snyder
Richard Kelley
Charles Hoffman, Jr
Frank Colley
College Park
Thomas Spigler
West
Mulberry Avenue
Glenn D. Rosborough
Elaine
E. W. Warter
Chewsville
Denver
Cinnotan
Launas
Rayon Crepes
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