Maryland PTA Congress In Baltimore Next Weekend
The 29th annual Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers convenes November 1 and 2 at Ho Alexander with the theme All Children Are Our Children. Mrs. Stanley G. Cook presides, Rev. G Aubrey Young and Rev. J Francis Leary lead devotions, and Mrs. Lusby chairs host committees with Mrs. Milton D ore and Mrs. Daniel among organizers.
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Maryland Congress
Ho{ Alexander
Washington County
Stanley G. Cook
G. Aubrey Young
1St Presbyterian Church
J. Francis Leary
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Paul H. Robinson
Church of the Brethren
Stess
Lusby
Milton Dore
Daniel
Community event helpers listed among wedding reception planners
E Downin and Mrs. Thomas M. Scott lead ushers. Mrs. Albert Snyder and Mrs. J Sylvester Gower coordinate publicity and tea. Mrs. Orville Myers and Mrs. Robert Foltz arrange meals. Mrs. Cruickshanks and Miss Hoffman handle decorations and music. Range and Mrs. John Miller organize exhibits with local ministers and Mrs. Herbert assisting.
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E. Downin
Thomas M. Scott
John E. Stacey
Marvin Miller
Albert Snyder
J. Sylvester Gower
Helen Norton Poole
Orville
Myers
Robert J. Foltz, Jr
Fred W. Cruickshanks
Miriam Hoffman
Martin Ingram
Lester Ix
John M. Miller
George CG. Herbert
Maryland Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Convention Opens
The 69th annual convention met in Hampstead under the theme We Press On and the slogan Total Abstinence Everywhere. Ada Wooden welcomed delegates while Mrs. Melvin Lederer replied. Orson Eaton reviewed the year's work noting new Unions Loyal Temperance Legions and Youth Temperance Councils and growth of Holdfast Fruitful and Lightline Unions. A $2000 fund was raised to buy a Blood Unit for the Red Cross and the Washington county WCTU contributed $225 to the Thank Offering.
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Maryland Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Hampstead
Ada Wooden
Carroll County
Melvin Lederer
Baltimore City
Orson Eaton
Red Cross
W. CT. U
Washington County
Townsend Meeting Townsend Club to hear guest speaker
Townsend Club No. 3 will meet at Western Enterprise hall at 8 p.m. Tuesday with a guest speaker on the program.
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Townsend Club No. 3
Western Enterprise Hall
Dr Watson to Lecture at Washington County Museum
Dr Dudley Crafts Watson of the Chicago Art Institute will return to Hagerstown's Washington County Museum of Fine Arts on Wednesday November 15 to give a lecture in the fall and winter season. Admission is free by card obtainable from the Museum. last year the auditorium filled beyond capacity. A tax of $8 is levied on every alien entering the United States except children under 16 with a parent.
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Dudley Crafts Watson
Chicago Art Institute
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Hagerstown
The
United States
Halloween Party By Presbyter ian Church Young Married Couple’s Club
An old time Hallowe en party was held Saturday evening in the recreation hall of the Presbyterian church by the Young Married Couple s Club with social committee Mr and Mrs Bert Carlson in charge. Masquerade costumes were worn, refreshments served, and prizes awarded to Mrs Harry Sayers and Edward Lantz. Mr and Mrs Bert Beard announced committees for the coming year. The club consists of couples under 38 who meet monthly and alternate social cultural and religious programs at the church.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Bert Carlson
Harry Sayers
Edward Lantz
Bert Beard
Young
Presbyterian youth budget speaker to address officers
Dr. Clayton Griswold of New York City who oversees the youth budget for the Presbyterian Church will speak tonight at the First Presbyterian Church chapel to church and Sunday School officers. Dr. Walter Cremeans of Baltimore Presbytery will also attend. Attendees are invited to hear Griswold's address at 7 30 p m as part of the church general program.
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Clayton Griswold
New York City
Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Walter Cremeans
Baltimore
Service News From Overseas And Home Front
The column lists service updates for Lt. Ditto in India at New Delhi under Major Gen Cowell and notes his prior Army and training path. It also records Pvt. Lester V. Clopper’s return to Ashford General Hospital after furlough, Lee R. Mummert overseas in the Navy, Pvt. Robert B. Jones’ travels through England France Belgium and back to France with an anti aircraft unit, and Cpl. Charles Clipp’s transfer to Clovis New Mexico. Nearby addresses and family contacts are included for several service members.
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India
Ditto
New Delhi
W. E. R. Cowell
China-Burma India
Potomac Edison Company
Baltimore
United States
Camp Lee
Quartermaster Corps
Charles C. Ditto
Salem Avenue
Hagerstown
Lester V. Clopper
Ashford General Hospital
White Sulphur Springs
Cora G. Clopper
Fairview Road
Ashford Gen. Hospital
W. Va
Lee R. Mummert
Navy
Pvt
Robert B. Jones
England
France
Belgium
Holland
Ile
Soldiers’ Letters From Fort Benning Area Mention Navy and Army News
33727329 details Charles E. Weaver stationed overseas with the United States Navy earning gunner's mate third class on October 1. Williard D. Robinson also earned motor mechanic third class. Pfc Charles W. Benner returns home on furlough after service in 25th Infantry Division with past duty in Camp Wheeler Hawaii Guadalcanal and New Caledonia. Pvt Austin L. Benner begins basic training at Camp Croft and expects a furlough soon.
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Charles E. Weaver
United States Navy
Williard D. Robinson
Charles W. Benner
Levi Benner
Chestnut Street
Pfc
Benner
Camp Wheeler
Hawaii
Guadalcanal
Velle la Vella
New Zealand
New Caledonia
Camp Anza
California
25Th Infantry Division
Pvt
Austin L. Benner
Mrs. Benner
Camp Croft
S. C
Mr Simmons To Speak At Library About Indians
Mr Simmons, authority on the American Indian, will review Ruth Muskrat Bronson’s Indians Are People Too at the Washington County Free Library tomorrow at 7 14 p m The event includes a display of Indian relics and lore with Bronson presenting the Indian viewpoint in a one hour discussion aimed at the children's room audience.
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J. C. Simmons
Washington County Free Library
Ruth Muskrat Bronson
Simmons
Hallowe'en
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T.A. Congress
State Convention
Townsend
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fac
Pinkham
Buil
Nature
Roosevelt
Foreign Policy Association
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
United Nations Council
Wm. W. Lancaster
Kenry—in Stimso
Kay
Kays
Hallowe’en Party
Cpl
Charles Clipp
Fort Myers
Florida
Clovis
New Mexico
Ue Pvt
Harry S. Poffenberger
Lawson Field
Fort Benning
Mr. Simmons
Library
Las
Father John
Father John’s Medicine Co
Rand
West Washington St
Schindel, Rohrer & Co
S. Potomac St
Fleisher’s
Enone
Holiday Air
Fleisher
Sal
the McPhail Paint Co
R. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
Reefer Coats
Thrift Department
Thrift Dep’t
RAYON
Arly
Chesterfield
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