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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1944
Page
2
Social page notes two recent showers for Miss Charlotte Cash ahead of her October 7 marriage to Cpl. Kenneth Stuckey. Guests from local families and schools attended at various homes, with friends listed. other items include service members on leave, travel plans, and hospital admits.
Mrs Elizabeth Casper of Cedar Lawn entertained Friday at her home for her granddaughter Miss Frances Lushbaugh's fifteenth birthday. Guests included Mildred Bowers Dorothy Lindsay Betty Baker Pat Fisher Martha Carper Janice Pettit Lois Brewer Jean Anderson Joanne Owens Peggy Turner Pete Sullivan Donald Jones Donald Feiser Austin Johnson Marvin Inselage Tommy Moore Jerry Hann Charles Stine Harry Osborne Jr Mr and Mrs Harry Casper Mr and Mrs Harry Osborne John Snyder and Boyd Young.
Xi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority plans an evening baby tending project to aid parents who need child care for events. Members, many with husbands in service, raise funds through this service and several have Red Cross Nurses Aide training. Interested parents may contact advisers Mrs. George Hi Buys or Mrs. Crown Diehl after October 15.
John Myerly Co advertises overseas mailing boxes located at 51 N. Potomac St in Ady offering shipment supplies and mailing solutions. The notice presents a concise product update for customers seeking durable packaging and international mailing options.
Washington County USO Citizens' Committee met at Hotel Alexander to organize speakers and promotions for the National War Fund drive in Hagerstown starting in November. George M Bohman, chair, cited local USO spendings of 9000 dollars for the local center and 25000 dollars for the Cas cane center. Mrs Fred Mowen announced a junior hostess training course opening October 19 with Ruth Eston as keynote speaker. The board will attend the Girls' Service Organization installation on October 30.
A surprise party was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Rinehart home for John Rinehart’s 18th birthday. Floral fall decorations featured as numerous guests including Betty Bachtell Joyce Smith Lucille Hoover Betty Hoffman Susie Rinehart Jean Weaver Grace Weaver Isileen Tracy Anna Jane Lewis Lois Beecher Etta Mae Shockey Lucille Gaver Billy Holtman Robert Kretsinger Senatt Pryor Jee Slick Robert Green Richard Ross Lloyd Gearhart Arthur Tracy Richard Smith Tiohtn Newcomer Jr. attended along with several relatives.
Arts and Letters Club outlines an eighth night supper at the USC Center in November with Mrs James Wagamian as committee chair. Nominating committee reports lead to officer elections at the next meeting October 16 at 8 p.m at the Women's Club. Marriage licenses are listed for numerous residents from Hagerstown to Chambersburg and beyond, with ages ranging from teens to seniors and multiple towns in Maryland and nearby states.
Ensign Olt Miller, a 1943 Waves recruit and daughter of Mrs. A. A. Miller, graduates from Catawba College in Salisbury. She now works in the code room of the communications office at Naval Air Station Jacksonville Florida.
The Washington County Youth Council hosts a one day Youth Conference on Friday October 6 at Christ's Reformed Church West Franklin Street. Registrations begin 9:00 a m and attendees will be dismissed from school. Morning devotion at 9 40 led by St Pauls Methodist Youth Fellowship. Rev George Burrough Jr to speak Christians and or Citizens. Afternoon session at 1 15 features Raymond Day a Junista College student and interdenominational youth worker. Panel discussions follow both sessions with youth leaders and Japanese American speakers. A hiblography on world citizenship is provided by the Washington County Free Library. The day ends with a banquet at 6 90 with Paul Burger as toastmaster and Rev Burroughs speaking Life In the Loom. Reservations via 1706-R by today Tuesday October.
Homemaker groups will demonstrate soy bean dishes this week as part of a series planned by county home demonstration agent Mies Ardath Martin. The demonstrations run from soup to dessert, with meetings scheduled at Bridgeport, Downsville, and Huyettstown clubs led by local hosts and observers.
Miss Miriam G Rowe daughter of Walter Rowe near Myersville married Cpl Wil bert B Somerlade son of Mrs H H Somerlade Aliquippa Pa September 26 in a candlelight ceremony at United Brethren church Thurmont Rev Ivan G Naugle officiated before about 100 guests A reception followed with attendees from Pittsburgh Aliquippa Waynesburg Green castle Blue Ridge Summit Hagerstown Myersville Burkettsville Thurmont andSanatorium Md The couple will live at Sanatorium near where the groom is stationed
Mrs Grace B Downin teacher entertained the Friendly Bible class of Christ Reformed church at her North avenue home after the business session refreshments were served to Miss Mary Hoffmaster Miriam Winters Nellie Lamar Bertie Miller and Mesdames Hazel Shank Maude Matthews Ethel Walker Catherine Trevinger Lola Blecker Helen Scott Catherine Le Fevre Emma Snyder Lena Deitrt Blanche McNinsey Goldie Snyder Nancy Miller Hattie Munson Mary Hoover Ruth Diggs Mildred Hoover Elsie Swink Helen Yates Caroline Bussard.
Mr and Mrs Grover M Sprecher of Sharpsburg Pike announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Sprecher to Waldo Arnett son of Mr and Mrs Carl G Arnett of Laura Ohio At a United Commercial Travelers meeting at the Odd Fellows Temple Saturday evening members urged determination of site for a proposed State hospital and State fish hatchery in Washington County
A surprise party was held Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert McMillen on West Side avenue for Eleanor McMillen turning fourteen. Guests included Patsy Ann Lumm Janice Fleagle Dorothy Kesecker Maureen Mertin Lorraine Householder Georgia and Barbara McMillen Thomas Young Paul Wild Fred Willard Charles Sanders William and Jerry King Carl and William McMillen Mrs Elva Barnhill Martha Barnhill and Gloria McNamee.
An old fashioned hymn singing will be held Thursday evening October 5 at 7 50 o clock in Otterbein United Brethren Church corner South Locust and Antietam streets. Sponsored by the WM A Society a free will offering will be received for mission work.
Hagzerstown Zonta Club members heard Mrs Frank Rullan discuss Puerto Rico life, customs, and industries during a semi monthly dinner at the Crystal Room Hamston Hotel. The talk covered population growth, island size, roads, airfields, USO centers, Red Cross, education, religion, and social life, with Miss Catherine Beachley introducing the speaker.
Miss Peggy Whorton was guest of honor at a surprise party for her ninth birthday hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs L R Whorton of West Washington street. Prizes were awarded for games and lunch was served to guests Sarah Jane Love Suzanne Love Doris Cowden Ielen Cowden Dorothy Johnson Donald Burkholder Granville Ryan Voris Charles Johnson Jim Ensminger and Joe Ensminger.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Burgan hosted a Sunday party in Washington avenue for their daughter Darlene Burgan’s fifth birthday. Refreshments were served to H. C. Carbaugh Norma Jane Messner Doris Palmer Dorothy Henry John Williamson Carolyn Randall Donna Mae Everly Kenny Whittington Betty Horn David Burgan Barbara Ann Bush Betty Evelyn Burgan Edna Narcy Hutzell Everett Burgan L. L. Whittingan Betty Randall Harry Whittington Ruth Whittington Henry Whittington James Bush and daughter Jean Anna Mae Miller and Victor McSherry.
Miss Marion S Betile national president of the Needlework Guild of America will be interviewed about the guilds home front work on October 4 at 1 15 PM over station WIZ Alma Kirchell will honor her as The Woman of the Week members urged to tune in on this program.
Cascade Maryland couple Mr and Mrs John Radecke announce the birth of two daughters at Washington County Hospital on October 1. Mr and Mrs Charles Spillan of North Mulberry Street greet a son born October 2 at the same hospital. Navy Mothers Club meets Wednesday at 8 pm at the L O C F hall to plan Navy Day celebrations on October 27. all members urged to attend.
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