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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1944

Page

2

Social Club P T A Officers Installed at Chewsville

Mrs Earl Becher was installed as president of the Chewsville Parent Teacher Association at a school meeting on September 28. Mrs F F Lusby presided, with officers Rain Rohrer secretary Frank Seyder vice president Earl Smith treasurer. Wilburine spoke on school attendance and Grace Downin reported on the Baltimore state convention. The attendance banner went to Edith Hershmen's room.

Earl Becher Chewsville Parent-Teacher Association F. F. Lusby Washington County P. T. A. Council Rain Rohrer Frank Seyder Earl Smith Wilburine Board of Education Grace Downin Baltimore Edith Hershmen Brayden Thomas Joyce Snyder

Wright-N Caskey engagement announced for November wedding

Mrs. William E Wright of Falling Waters announces the engagement of Doris Louise Wright to Lt. Charles Frederick Caskey son of Mrs. E C Caskey of Martinsburg and the late Mr Caskey The marriage is planned for November 15 Miss Wright works for the Chesapeake Potomac Telephone Company and is now stationed at Long Beach California Lt Caskey has returned from overseas.

Myr William E. Wright Falling Waters Doris Louise Wright Charles Frederick Caskey E. C. Caskey Martinsburg Caskey Miss Wright Chesape and Potomac Telephone Company Long Beach Cal

Clothing drive for liberated Europe ships via central point

Clothing collected by local churches for liberated European countries will be gathered at a central point and shipped simultaneously under United National Rehabilitation and Relief Administration guidance. Church chairs should contact Miss Nelle Clopner to set a pickup day and arrange weighing and labeling at the freight station. If a full carload is ready, cartons go direct to New York for overseas shipment.

Europe New York

Negroes Forming Hospital Aid Group

A group of Negro girls will meet at Zion Baptist church tomorrow night to plan entertainment for patients at Newton D. Baker General Hospital near Martinsburg. Mrs. Fred Mowen, director of the local USO Center, will speak and offer suggestions for a hospital aid program akin to the Hospital Service group formed at the center. An event for hospital patients is set for October 11 with new hostesses among the attendees.

Zion Baptist Church Newton D. Baker General Hospital Martinsboro Fred Mowen USO Center

Kitzmiller Family Moves to City for Store Job

Mr and Mrs George Kitzmiller with two children move to the city where he becomes assistant manager at the Montgomery Ward store. Mrs C M Freeman of Cambridge visits daughter Mrs Thrall Campbell on West Washington Street. Washington County Hospital sees admissions including Harold Barnes 184 South Lorist Street Lester Bishop Tan cock Walter Carson 911 Guilford Avenue and Charles Howard Finkstown.

Charles L. Clark Guilford Avenue Washington County Hospital Announge Charles B. Wolford Summit Avenue Mador Thomas Coleman Orlando Fla Coleman Matilda Boose Jord Boose Williamsport Osborn GC. Heleine William P. Smith Washington Avenue Harry Shealey Beechwood Drive Washington Couunty Hospital Clyde E. Miller Francis Shilling South Locust Street Oetober 4 George Kitzmiller Brittanning, Pa Tis City Kitzmiller Montgomery Ward Harold Barnes South Lorist Street Lester Bishop Tancock Walter Carson Guilford Avenune Charles Howard Finkstown

Barracks Revue Opens To Full House At Camp Detrick

Camp Detrick stage troops presented Barracks Revue at the Academy Theatre with strong reviews from convalescent soldiers at Newton D. Baker General Hospital. The production featured Ruth Feist and H E Newcome among others, with two comedy skits and a lively pace, though lacking an intermission. Navy and Army officials attended, with a parade past the Hotel Alexander to the theatre led by the Sons of American Legion Drum Corps and majorettes.

Newton D. Baker General Hospital Camp Detrick Academy Theatre Martin Finklestein Camp D Ruth Feist WAC H. E. Newcome REO Lyle Anderson Hagerstown Big City Camp Derrick Army Navy Joseph E. Sears Medford G. Ramey Third Service Command R. H. Stone Maryland Office of Naval Procurement Washington, D. C Alexander Jameson B. Dowdy Frances DB. Robinson Army Recruiting Office Viginia Hopper Navy Recruiting Office Sons of American Legion

Young Musicians On Tea Program Tuesday

Local youth performed at the first Women’s Club tea as rain reduced attendance. Miss Ann Pilson played two selections under pupil of Mrs. Clara Bolinger Stauffer. Evelyn Starkey sang with Ms. Weagley Bloom on piano. A rummage sale is planned for October 28 in Market House, with Mrs. James Wagaman as chair.

Women’s Club Clara Bolinger Stauffer Ann Pilson Danny Weagley Bloom Evelyn Starkey Pamer Tenant James Wagaman James C. Elliott John ©. Panghorn Franklin M. Thomas John J. Porter Mesdames Norman Holzaptel B. B. Coston Victor Stine Massey Roe Kenneth Muse Aldine Lakin Walter M. Daniels Mesdames Monroe Ridgely William M. Dutton John R. Craft Lesley Gardner W. M. Daniels Brestle Runert Riley Daniels Orville I Myers Rearler

Annual Supper of Christ Reformed Church Officers and Teachers

The annual supper meeting of officers and teachers of Christ Reformed Church on West Franklin Street is this evening at 7:39 in the church social room. Rev J Wade Hullman of Clearspring Reformed Church will be the main speaker. Rev Richard Bishop will lead the program and Miss Mildred LeFevre will sing. Plans for the year will be outlined during the business session. Reservations have been made for seven people.

Christ Reformed Church Franklin ‘Street J. Wade Hullman Clearspring Reformed Church I Richard Bishop Mildred LeFevre

Birthday Surprise for Nancy Cline in Boonsboro

Jr and Mrs George Cline hosted a surprise party at their Boonsboro home honoring their daughter Nancy on her sixth birthday. Yellow and pink decoration, a two tier cake, and numerous guests including Louella Mullendere Barbara Zimmerman Sara Anne Zimmerman Anna May Downs Jerry Downs and others attended to celebrate Nancy.

Mary Ann Gantz Anne Lorraine Ford Carole Marie Charles Bernard Lea Moser Lauren Norris Bennie Shirley Beverley Wagner Natalis Cline John Clopper John Wagner Lillie Tline Louise Norris Nella Buck Hilda Clopper

Current Events Club to Resume Meetings This Fall

The Current Events Club will meet at Mrs Leo H. Miller’s home on West Irvin avenue Thursday Oct 5 at 2 80 o'clock. Papers will be presented by Mrs Aline Sowers and Mrs Benjamin C Willis. The note mentions about 5000 languages spoken worldwide.

Leo H. Miller West Irvin Avenue Aline Sowers Benjamin C. Willis

North Carolina Girl Weds Local Soldier

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Ruth Irene Jones of Asheville to Pfc. Roger W. Mowen, son of Mrs. Marshall Gaillion of Trego. They will reside in Spartanburg, near Camp Croft where the groom is stationed. Mowen, a former local baseball player, has served 25 months overseas.

Ruth Irene Jones Asheville N. C Pfc Roger W. Mowen Marshall Gaillion Trego Spartanburg Camp Croft Mowen

County Man Class Executive Honored by Maryland School

Hous ton L. Bell of Williamsport, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keller B. Bell, earned a Maryland School of Physicians and Surgeons degree on September 29 at an Annapolis Lyric Theatre graduation. He served as class president since freshman year, led Student Government Association, belonged to Nu Sigma Nu, and received a gold watch plus two honorary medals. He will intern at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore with wife Virginia Baker and son Houston Bell Jr.

Washington County Houston L. Bell Keller B. Bell Williamsport Maryland School of Physicians and Surgeons Lyric Theatre Baltimore The Bell Nu Sigma Nu Williamsport High School University of Maryland Sigma Nu Fraternity Virginia Baker Hagerstown Houston Bell, Jr Mercy Hospital

Surprise Party Honors Mrs. Carter's Birthday at Home

A surprise party at Mr. and Mrs. William Carter home celebrated Mrs. Carter's birthday. Gem Garment Company hostesses from Greencastle organized it. Attendees included the Carters and daughters Dolores Pat sy Barbara, and Mesdames Henninger Shaffer Sting and Kriner along with Misses Hoffman Hoffman and Shaffer.

William Carter Gem Garment Company of Greencastle Mrs. Carter

Ice-Mint Foot Cream Brings All Day Comfort

An advertisement promises quick relief for tired burning feet using Ice Mint cream. It claims instant muscle relaxation and soothing coolness, easing soreness, calluses, and fatigue. Sold at all druggists with a jar-per-day recommendation.

Recruits Join 29th Women Army Corps From Local area

Mrs Sodergren of East Antietam street daughter of George W Banzhoff of Cumberland formerly Williamsport has enlisted in the Women s Army Corps for assignment with Army Air Forces after basic training Dayley daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter S Dayley near Greencastle a practical nurse for three years will be assigned to Newton D Baker General Hospital as a non commissioned officer Mildred Fegan and Frances Jerrett both from Chambersburg also join the 29th WAC division.

Greencastle Miss Dayley Newton D. Baker General Hospital Mildred Fegan Frances Jerrett Chambersburg

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