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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1944

Page

2

Miss Gardner Weds Pvt Frederick Funkhouser at Liberty Street Home

Social notes announce Miss Elien A. Gardner's marriage to Pvt. Frederick Funkhouser at the Liberty Street home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Funkhouser. Ceremony conducted by Rev. Dr. F Berry Plummer with attendants Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Poffenberger. Funkhouser to report to Ashville on Nov 3 after two and a half years in the Pacific.

Herman Gardner Key Street Elien A. Gardner Frederick Funkhouser Helen Funkhouser Jeisten Street Liberty Street Ralph Furnhouser F. Berry Plummer Bruce Poffenberger

Circle Program to Open to Public Tonight

Circle Three of the Women’s Guild presents a program this evening in the Sunday school room of Christ Reformed church. The public is invited. Mrs. Margaret Kaetzel reviews a current book and musical selections will be given by Miss Dotte McGraw, contralto, with Miss Rebecca Foltz at the piano. A vocal duet by Miss McGraw and Dick Lowman, a piano solo, and a reading by Mrs. S. M. Roth are planned. The event is a benefit with a small admission charge.

Circle Three Women's Guild Christ. Reformed Church Margaret Kaetzel Dotte McGraw Rebecca Foltz Miss McGraw Dick Lowman Eugenia Evans S. M. Roth

Li Vandination Initiates New Members at YLCA

White tapers and bronze chrysanthemums framed the Tryad Club initiation at the YLCA on Monday night. New members honored include Jane Seegar Muriel Frazier Madeline Richter Connie Davis Winifred Kirk Ruth Sweigert Anton Rudisill Helen Boltz Charlotte Arnsparger Evelyn Crawford. Plans were made for the annual banquet on Tuesday November 14 under president Mrs Jesse Fulton with officers James Stone Ruth Harrison Rebecca Hare Elise Shue Frances Bowmanser Beantatarms Jane Marie Wolf adviser Mrs M W McClellan. Following the initiation the new members attended a theater party.

Tryad Club YLCA Jane Seegar Muriel Frazier Madeline Richter Connie Davis Winifred Kirk Ruth Sweigert Anton Rudisill Helen Boltz Charlotte Arnsparger Evelyn Crawford Jesse Fulton James Stone Ruth Harrison Rebecca Hare Elise Shue Frances Bowman Beantatarms Jane Marie Wolf M. W. McClellan

Health Program At Howard Street PTA

Howard Street PTA hosts a health nutrition program presented by pupils from Howard Street School. President Mrs. John Staley presided as grades 1 6 report cards were explained by Mrs. Louise Ebersole. Participants included John Staley Joanne Coffman Janet Keplinger Beverly Keplinger Raymond Daley Mary Roca Anita Lou Roller Phyllis Cassel Gloria Shirley Lore ti a Gehr. Miss Huyett’s room won the attendance banner.

Howard Street Parent-Teacher Association John Staley Louise Ebersole Joanne Coffman Janet Keplinger Beverly Keplinger Raymond Daley Mary Roca Anita Lou Roller Phyllis Cassel Gloria Shirley Loretia Gehr Earl Coffman Ebersole Miss Huyett

Fishel on Week's Leave From Columbus Chemical Lab

Capt John B Fishel chief inspector at the Columbus Chemical Warfare Service laboratory returns home on a week of leave to visit his parents Mr and Mrs C S Fishel on East Llyn avenue. New patients at Washington County Hospital include Mrs George Hoffman 823 Oak Hill avenue Mrs Harry Levin Summit avenue James DeHaven Martinsburg Miss Mary Coxell Broadway Webster Christman Glenside avenue Alice E Plume Security and Mrs Lorraine M Eyler Washington avenue.

John B. Fishel C. S. Fishel Llyin Avenue Capt. Fishel Columbus Chemical Warfare Service Laboratory Columbus Ohio Washington County Hospital George Hoffman Oak Hill Avenue Harry Levin Summit Avenue James DeHaven Martinsburg Mary Coxell Broadway Webster Christman Glensgide Avenue Alice E. Plume Security Lorraine M 'Eyler Washington Avenue

Circus Night Fellowship Event at Trinity Lutheran

Trinity Lutheran Sunday school hosted a carnival like fellowship night with ringside acts, clowns, weight lifting, a baby show, a fashion revue, and a Gay Nineties musical pantomime. Volunteers built a circus atmosphere with a wagon set, side shows, and themed refreshments for about nine hundred attendees.

Trinity Lutheran Sunday School H. C. Kuhn Helen Hurst Mr. Dayhoff Robert Butterhaugh Lewis Blenard Ray Steffey Paul Hylan Robert Metcalfe Alfred Henneberger Herman Hixson Howard Nalley Mesdames Virginia, Leiter Dorothy Wilhide Helen Kitzmiller Mary Bender Helen Hall Carolyn Lippy Anna Baltzley Ruth

Local Girl Returns To New York Post

Miss Louise Gimple of Funkstown returns to New York after living with parents Mr and Mrs R C Gimple She was longtime secretary at Potomac Edison now assistant casting director for Air Features Inc New York radio firm She interviews actors and announcers and has typed plays by Ferenc Molnar and Philip Lazio while engaging in script work with Molnar and Lazio in New York

R. C. Gimple Funkstown Louise Gimple New York Miss Gimple Potomac Edison Air Features, Inc Air Features Ferenc Molnar Lilion Mr. Molnar Philip Lazio Margaret Sullavan Henry Fonda

Capping Exercises At Hospital Last Night

The Washington County School for Nursing honored the June 1947 class at Dorsey Stall. Seven of eight members came through the Cadet Nurse program. Margaret Mullen announced the pageant of outstanding nurses with Nightingale figures and candles.

Washington County School For Nursing Dorsey Stall C. J. Cotter Margaret Mullen Miss Nightingale Betty Houser Larry Gam Marian Baker Red Cross Joyce Dayhoff Betty Lilliard Omer Kaylor Mullen Mamie Meredith My. Kaylor Margaret Feaster Marie Fiery Ethel House June Lowman Virginia Myers Eileen Titapoe Mildred Ward Jeannette Yellott

Births for Martin and Flora Families in Washington County

Mr and Mrs Charles W Martin Route 1 Hagerstown announce the birth of a daughter at Washington County Hospital on October 24. Mrs Lewis Flora of Williamsport Route 2 announces a daughter born the same day at the same hospital. The husband, the late Lewis Flora, was killed in an accident about six months ago.

Charles W. Martin Hagerstown

Women’s Society Meeting Tonight at St. Pauls Methodist

The Women’s Society of Christian Service holds its annual week of prayer and self denial tonight at 7:30 at St Pauls Methodist Church. Leader is Mrs Grace Friend with speakers Mrs Walter Daniels Mrs H D Gilmer Mrs C W Bonebrake Mrs Ralph Wynod Mrs Hattie Landis and Miss Anne Whitmore. Soloist is Mrs R B Huyett.

Women's Society of Christian Service St. Paul’s Methodist Church Grace Friend Walter Daniels H D. Gilmer C. W. Bonebrake Ralph Wynod Hattie Landis Anne Whitmore R. B.huyett

PTA Sees Movies at Chewsville Meeting

Mrs. Earl Beecher presided over a Chewsville PLTA gathering where group singing was led by Braydon Thomas with Joyce Snyder at the piano. Principal Paul Detfart showed the movies and the hospitality committee served refreshments.

Earl Beecher Chewsville PLTA G Group Braydon Thomas Joyce Snyder Paul Detfart

Halloween Party by Scout Troop 1 at Church of the Brethren

Scout Troop No 2 led by Priscilla Greiner plans a Hallowe en party in the Scout room of the Church of the Brethren on East Washington Street Thursday evening at 7:31.

Scout Troon No Priscilla Greiner Church of the Brethren East Washington Street

Girl Scout Rally Set For November 3 In City

All Girl Scouts of Washington county and mothers are invited to a rally on Friday November 3 at 4 p m in the Presbyterian recreation room South Prospect Street Principal speaker Cpl Viola Wilson stationed at the WAC recruiting station in the city her topic To Learn To Earn and To Serve The program arranged by Mrs QO Perkins includes a welcome by Mrs Robert C Cartee Girl Scout Commissioner and a request for contributions to the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund Refreshments will follow chaired by Mrs Harold Porter and Mrs Frank S Schwartz The event falls during Girl Scout Week which continues through October 30 Activities include collecting noninflammable trimmings for Newton 2 Baker General Hospital A Sunday November 5 evening service at St Johns Lutheran church will close the week.

Washington County Presbyterian Recreation Room South Prospect Street Cpl Viola Wilson WAC QO. R. Perkins Robert C. Cartee Juliette Low Newton 2 Baker General Hospital St. John’s Lutherat Church

Birthday Party Honoring Mrs Leva Marks At Wolford Home

Mr and Mrs Charles D Wolford hosted a card party honoring Mrs Leva Marks birthday. Prizes of five hundred were won by Mrs J P Smith, Mr and Mrs Charles Long and C M Marks. Other guests included Mrs C J Marks, Mr and Mrs W W Marks, J P Smith, Charles Marks, Peggy Wolford, Richard Smith, Clarence and Katherine Wolford, and Dennis Marks.

Charles D. Wolford Leva Marks J. P. Smith Charles Long C. M. Marks C. 3. Marks W. W. Marks Charles Marks Peggy Wolford Richard Smith Clarence Katherine Wolford Dennis Marks

Party At Bryan Place Honors Mrs Travinger Birthday

A Tuesday night party at Mr and Mrs M L Travinger's Bryan Place home honored Mrs Travinger's birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Truman Miller Mr and Mrs Cecil Leatherman and daughter Peggy Luther Stahl and granddaughters Mildred and Margaret Mrs Helen Ford Mr Bernard and Mrs Virgie Elliott.

M. Ll. Travinger Bryan Place Truman Miller Cecil Leatherman Peggy Luther Stah Mildred Margaret Helen Ford Bernard Virgie Elliott

NURSES PARTY HALLOWEEN DANCE AT WOMEN'S CLUB

The Washington County Hospital School of Nursing holds its annual Hallowe'en party at the Women's Club Friday evening October 27. A masquerade dance runs from 9 to 12 with Al Gruber and his orchestra. Intermission features two novelty skits.

Washington County Hospital School of Nursing Women’s Club al Gruber

VFW Auxiliary Meeting Tonight at Woodmen Hall

All members of the V F W Auxiliary are invited to attend the William D. Byron unit meeting this evening at o clock at the Woodmen of the World hall with members urged to attend promptly.

V. F. W. Auxiliary William D. Byron Woodmen of the World Hall

Nurses Bazaar Sponsored by Washington County Nurses

The Washington County Nurses' Alumnae Association sponsors a bazaar at the I G O F hall on South Potomac Street this Friday morning. Articles include children s wear handmade by nurses, stuffed animals, toilet accessories and dressed dolls. A luncheon counter opens at 11 a m and runs all day, with a food counter offering homemade delicacies. Mrs Ma hala Warner chairs the event.

Washington County Nurses South Potomac Street Lale Mahala Warner

Dr Meadows to Speak at Anniversary Rededication Service

On Thursday evening October 26 at 7 30 Dr Clyde Meadows pastor of King Street United Church Chambersburg Pa will be the speaker at the Anniversary Rededication Service at St Pauls Evangelical Church Big Pool The Rev Earle F Kauffman leads a week of nightly services with special choral and instrumental selections in keeping with the event The public is invited to attend and share in the uplifting program

DR. Meadows Clyde Meadows King Street United Bethren Chambersburg St Pauls Evangelical Church Big Pool

Army Officers To Be Speakers At YMCA Session

Army officers will speak at the YMCA meeting for the second and final session of the Girls Service Organization training course. Cant. E L Lamont of Newton D Baker General Hospital will discussDont talk theme. Mrs Fred Mowen leads a discussion on qualities of successful junior hostesses. A Halloween party at Newton D Baker hospital is planned with music by local students and refreshments provided.

E. L. Lamont Newton D. Baker General Hospital Y.M.C.A Girls’ Service Organization Army Fred Mowen Total Uso Center USO Newtonn D. Baker Hospital Doctors’ Wives Group Washing- U

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Miss Gardner Pvt Funkhouser Milton E. Weller West Wilson Boulevard Navy Bainbridge, Ma van D. Kershner Elsie M. Kershner Mitchell Arenue Armed Guard School Norfolk Frederick Wagner, Jr Fount Head Heights Harvey H. Heyser California James W. McNamee Wright Field Dayton The Fearfess R. Kartuk Garlinger Avenue Charles Zahn Deshon General Hospital Butler Preston Road Fountain Head Heights Dean Sutphin Waynesboro, Va Leonard Mathias Broadway Jacob Reed Camp Meade Leitersburg Borie Olsen R. C. Barnhart Fort Dix N. J. Stang R. C. Barthart Locust Street Willan M. Norment W. Meredith Norment Martinsville Disciples of Christ United Christian Missionary Society Norment Iigher Education Norment, Jr Turone Helene Curtis Zotos Lustron Cold Waves Beauticians Anthony Beauty Salon Professional Arts PTA Skinner Cas Reg Pat Everly Trinity Harold Peters Peters Frankels Griffith W. Fred Mowen Robert C. Amiz Albert Beuhler Missendahl C. R. Burger Hdna Lehman Dorothy Newcomer Alfred Henneberger, Jr Alvin Beard Crown O. Diehl E. B. Carl Frank Leiter Edward Summers Max Fiery H. L. Porterfield New York Post Renlie Wash Songbird Dorothy Kirsten N. ¥. Philharmonic Manon Lescaut Women’s Society P.T.A Hallowe'en Party Lewure Ann Webb YMCA Agnes Keddley First Church of Gold Senior Christian Endeavors Society Hallowe'en John Mummert St. Clair Street Spencer Fleisher’s SZ MZ A Suey Srol Bentz & Dunn the House OF Shoes North Potomac U. S Carl Croquigasle Abampng Trim Frederick Washington St Socony- Vacuum Research Laboratories Leiter Brothers
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