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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1944

Page

5

Eighth Class Of Aides Opens At Royal Hospital

Washington county hospital hosts the eighth Red Cross nurse aide class with fifteen enrollees including Mrs June Barnhart Miss Myra Snyder Miss Marie Whitamker and Martha Wittmiler. The 78 hour program combines 32 hours classroom work and 46 hours supervised hospital practice led by Mrs Margaret Peaster. Assistant instructors include Janet Benedict June Herbst June Neikirk and Vincent Carlson. The program chair is Mrs Arthur Baptisti. Local service and training details reflect wartime volunteer efforts.

Red Cross Washington County Hospital June Barnhart Myra Snyder Marie Whitamker Martha Wittmiler Mesdames Mary Cross Sarah Ebert Peggy Jones Lilian Forsythe Dorothy Heckmen Helen Kline Wilhelmina McClain Patricia McGuire Helen Roth Wanda Simmers Kathleen Slick The Royal Hospital Margaret Peaster Janet Benedict June Herbst June Neikirk Vincent Carlson Washington County Arthur Baptisti

Agnes Rowe announces Doris Boyd engaged to Ralph Sigler

Mrs. Agnes Rowe of West Franklin announces the engagement of her daughter Doris Ruth Boyd to Staff Sgt. Ralph Sigler, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Sigler of Sharpsburg. Sigler, formerly overseas, is now at Newton D. Baker General Hospital. The wedding will occur soon.

Agnes Rowe West Franklin Street Doris Ruth Boyd Ralph Sigler R. L. Sigler Sharpsburg Sigler Newton D. Baker General Hospital

Children's Outing A Success For North American Red and Gun Club

The North American Red and Gun Club hosted a Sunday outing for children planned to become an annual event. Participants aged six to sixty enjoyed activities led by Harry C. Kuhn, with prizes awarded and refreshments served by the club.

Red and Gun Club Harry C. Kuhn

P T A Meetings Planned Across Several Schools

The Washington School Parent Teacher Association outlines a year of meetings under the theme What Kind of Schools Do We Want with a panel discussion led by principal T Wilson Cahall and leaders Mrs. Marlin Thurmond Mrs. Rachel Baylor and Mrs. Lewis Willing.

Washington School Parent-Teacher Association Lewis Willing Marlin Thurmond Rachel Baylor Sherman Snodderly T. Wilson Cahall C. A. Gardner Surrey Friends Surrey School

Sodality Tea at Mrs Pangborn’s The Ter race

St Marys Sodality members enjoyed tea hosted by Mrs John C Pangborn at her Ter race home. Hosts Mrs Pangborn and Mrs Stump welcomed guests while Mrs John OConnell and Miss Nancy Ramacciotti led the tea table with others assisting.

St. Mary's Sodality John C. Pangborn Pangborn Stump Sodality John O'Connell Nancy Ramacciotti Frederick Rose George Scheck A. Z Hunter William T. Snyder M. J. Maley R. W. Mitchell George Martin Victor G. Cushna Helene Mitchell Péegy Scheck

Admissions to Washington County Hospital Listed

Recent admissions to Washington County Hospital include Mrs. Esther Hemphill of Elm street, Mrs. Regina V. Moulton of Virginia avenue, Mrs. Mary P. Paden of Hagerstown route 4, Mrs. Ida K. Forney of Oak Hill avenue, Spencer J. Stoddard of Guilford avenue, Telen L. Bowers of East Antietam street, Judith A. Ehlers of East Wilson Boulevard, Gertrude L. Simmons of Virginia avenue, Juanita M. Yankee of Public Square, Mrs. Julia F Ostrest of East Baltimore street, Mrs. Helen M. Mongan of Sharpsburg, Mrs. Ida F. Paden of Smithsburg, and Mrs. Beulah Ss Baum of Alexander Hotel.

Washington County Hospital Esther Hemphill Elm Street Regina V. Moulton Virginia Avenue Mary P. Paden Hagerstown Ida K. Forney Oak Hill Avenue Spencer J. Stoddard Guilford Avenue Telen L. Bowers Antietam Street Judith A. Ehlers East Wilson Boulevard Gertrude L. Simmons Juan

Birthday Party for Eddie Lee Castle

Mr and Mrs Leroy Castle hosted a surprise eighth birthday party for their son Eddie Lee Castle at their home on See Ner Avenue. Fall decorations filled the rooms and prizes were awarded to Joyce Pool Robin Poffenberger Kenneth Bowman Bonnie Mae Henson and Selanil Conrad. other guests included Jan Cullers Donald and Lois Stewart Naomi Snyder Paul Snyder Barbara Frye Frederica Miner Mrs Edward Cushen Mrs Florence Hartle and Mrs Ray Bowman.

Leroy Castle Seener Avenue Eddie Lee Castle Joyce Pool Robin Poffenberger Kenneth Bowman Bonnie Mae Henson Selanil Conrad Jan Cullers Donald and Lois Stewart Naomi Synder Paul Snyder Barbara Frye Frederica Miner Edward Cushen Florence Hartle Ray Bowman

Scarves planned by Brrohrersville 4-H girls club

Miss Bernice Hasan, new president of the Brrohrersville girls 4-H club, presided as members met Friday morning. They decided to finish Unit 6 The A B C s of Sewing so each girl can receive a certificate. At the next meeting on Friday October 27 they will start a square quilt from feed bags.

Bernice Hasan Brohrersville Girls

Marriage Licenses List From Hagerstown Area

A long list of marriage licenses issued to residents of Hagerstown and nearby towns including van EL Schneider Jy, Rob erta J. Gordon, and many others aged 15 to 41 with partners from Hagerstown Berkeley Springs Gettysburg Chambersburg and beyond. A separate birthday dinner honors Mr and Mrs Clinton Lapole on October 15 with a guest list of local families and friends.

van EL Schneider Roberta J. Gordon Hagerstown Jon W.beetes Hancock Mary F. Burton Berkeley Springs Herman E. Pechart Boiling Springs Betty Jane Sanderson Melyi H. Stonestreet Washington Martha R. Mellett Mercersburg George A. Black Gettysburg Lulu A. Sheaffer Shippensburg

Navy recruiting waves continue as reserves deploy overseas

Rumors swirl around continued Navy recruiting for the Women's Reserve and Marine Women’s Reserve with officials projecting total enlistments near a0 and officer strength at about redel. Announced after the first Xaes and Marine Woinets reserves departed for overseas duty, a four‑officer survey team will assess facilities available to the forces.

Navy Virginia Np Perseonnel Incal Navy Office Xaes

Mrs Mathias Elected Arts And Letters Head

Mrs Leonard Mathias was elected president of the Arts and Letters Club at the monthly Women’s Club meeting. Officers chosen included vice president Mrs Joseph D Mish recording secretary Mrs John Horobaker corresponding secretary Mrs Victor Cushwa and treasurer Mrs James Wagaman. The next meeting was set for Monday November 20.

Leonard Mathias Arts and Letters Club Women's Club Joseph D. Mish John Horobaker Victor Cushwa James Wagaman Samuel C. Strite John Beil Harry Bowman Lynn Brumback David Byron Waiting Hst E. Stuart Bushong M. F P. Moller, Jr Richard Starrett W. O. Vedder

Fairchild 4 Wins Match in Sunday School League

Fairchild 4 clinched a victory over a Frederick Sunday School League ladies team at Roney's by a pin fall of 44. Jones rolled 305 across three games, while Fairchild's lineup included D. Schlotterbeck L. Kuhlman Jones FE. Morgan thau and V. Sneckenberger. Frederick's squad featured J. Boyne C. Nastler E. Mercer E. Pensel and M. Shipley.

Fairchild Frederick, Ltd Roney’s Jones D. Schlotterbeck L. Kuhlman FE. Morganthau V. Sneckenberger Frederick J. Boyne C. Nastler E. Mercer E. Pensel M. Shipley

Miss Healy Speaks At Hopkins Club Meeting

Miss Kathrine J. Healy, club advisor, spoke briefly at a Joluis Hopkins Club meeting on Saturday during the annual business session and luncheon at the Hotel Hamilton. She stressed planning for expenditure of time energy and resources and outlined requirements for a successful activity plan. The fellowship committee, chaired by Miss Martha Seaman, was appointed to work with Camp and Hospital Service to furnish Christmas cheer for men at Newton D Baker General Hospital. On December 2, the club will serve refreshments at a USO dance, with Mrs. Alice Quick as general chairwoman of arrangements. Miss Kay Noel will handle decorations. Mrs. Emily Gilmer and Mrs. Nellie Lytton are food chairmen.

Kathrine J. Healy Joluis Hopkins Club Hamilton Bliss Healy Martha Seaman T Hospital Newton D. Baker General Hospital Alice Quick Kay Noel Emily Gilmer Nellie Lytton

Boys Conference To Be Held In December

Representatives from the local YMCA churches and clubs attended a Baltimore meeting of the Association of Boys Work Secretaries. Plans were made for the annual Older Boys Conference of the Interstate Branch of the Central Atlantic Area of the YALC A. It was decided to hold the conference on December 1 2 and 3 in Wilmington Delaware. Hagerstown will be allowed twenty delegates to represent the YMCA churches and various clubs. Attendees included Warry H E Woolf Hubert Shifler James Smith Hi Club and Robert Sliller Circle Club.

Association of Boys’ Work Secretaries Lafe Baltimore Yalc.a Wilmington Delaware Hagerstown Y.M.C.A Warry HE. Woolf Hubert Shifler James Smith Robert Sliller Circle Club

Grange to Graduate Degree At Leitersburg Meeting

Leitersburg Grange plans its regular meeting tomorrow evening October 18 with a large class to be initiated into the first and second degrees. Candidates should attend for the ceremonies. Business session begins at 7 30 p m.

Leitersburg Grange

Delightful USO Talk At Zon Club Dinner In Hagerstown

George W. Updegraff described the U S O spirit and activities in an engaging talk at the Zon Club dinner at Hotel Patterson. He highlighted cross religious support for enlistees and noted local volunteers led by the YM YWCA Salvation Army and others. Contributions to Baker Hospital and a birthday dinner for Zonta were announced, with guests Carrie McCardell and Alber Mobley present.

United Service Organizatio Hagerstown George W. Updegraff Zon Club Hotel Patterson MCA YWCA Salvatio Army Noval Jewish Organizion National Catholic Organization National Travelers Aid Unite States Loce U U.S Updegraff T V.S Seni G.5.c Juni Catherine Beachley Sram Courtney Seaman Newt Baker Hospital Katherine Schmidt Zonta Carrie McCarde Alber' Mobley

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