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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1944

Page

2

Girls Service Group entertains at monthly Y M C A meeting

The USC Girls Service Organization hosted mothers and Washington County Zoning Council members at the Y M C A auditorium. Officers were installed by Mrs Nat Ruskin. The program included humor, two solo performances by Mrs Ruth Dorman and a one act play Angels of Mercy directed by Rosalie Huffer. Refreshments served to over 200.

Girls Service Organization USC Washington Court Usozens Council Ning Nat Ruskin GSO Advi Results of the Jews Secre Rosalie Hafer Kathryn Shenk Betty Miller Margaret May Exec Cuive Council Frances Wolf Lois Anderson Mary Bord Rosalie Huffer Ruth Dorman Janet Smith Angels of Mercy GSO Madelyn Difendahl Gloria Schuster Judy Carbaugh Jane Williams June Elliott June Elliott Entertainment Committee

Miss Sensenbaugh Hosts Halloween Party at Home

Miss Gaynel Sensenbaugh entertained soldiers from the Harrisburg Academy at her 604 West Franklin street residence for a Hallowe en gathering. Decorations matched the theme and guests enjoyed games and refreshments with attendees including Jack McDermott Miles C Dormelly Jr B E Ray Nicholas J Mardello Ray E Jones E G Bert P Epperson and Misses Frances Janet Nancy Chrisman Maybel Myers Jane Keys and Mr and Mrs Thomas Sensenbaugh.

Gaynel Sensenbaugh Harrisburg Academy West Franklin Street Hallowe'en Jack McDermott Miles C. Dormelly, Jr B. E. Ray Nicholas J. Mardello Ray E. Jones E. G. Bert P. Epperson Frances Janet Nancy Chrisman Maybele Myers Jane Keys Mrs Thomas Sensonbaugh

Girl Scouts Gather Trimmings for New Wood Hospital

Girl Scouts nationwide celebrate Girl Scout Week with a local project to collect non flammable Christmas tree trimmings for New wood Baker Hospital to trim for Christmas. Families can donate by delivering wrapped trimmings to the Civilian Defense Office, with City Hall collecting packages by Saturday November 4.

United States Newwood Baker Hospital Gtr

Friday Final Collection Day for Camp and Hospital Service

Last call for donations of furniture, household articles and clothing is set for Thursday and Friday November 2 and 3. Donations for a benefit sale on November 3 and 4 at the city market house should be arranged via Mrs. Russell M. Stoner. Proceeds fund convalescent soldier stockings at Newton D. Baker Hospital and materials for Junior Red Cross stockings, with a fill-at-cost cap of $1.59 per item.

Camp and Hospital Service Committee Russell M. Stoner Oak Hill Avenue Newton D. Baker Hospital Red Cross

Y To Entertain At Party Tonight With Prizes

All youths aged up to 15 are invited to a Halloween party at the Y tonight from 7:30 to 10. A program includes swimming, movies, ghost and comic fr13fragments. Six memberships for a year will be awarded to three boys and three girls with the most original and comical costumes.

Otterbein Church Rally Planned With Messages

Otterbein United Brethren Church hosts a Sunday rally at the corner of South Locust and East Antietam streets on November 5. Sunday School meets at 9:45 with Rev. J C Weidner teaching. Rev. J Lester Myers of Greencastle Pa will speak, followed by an evening devotional at 7:30 and a message by Prof. BE Russell Hicks of this city.

Otterbein United Brethren Church South Locust East Antietam J.C. Weidner J. Lester Myers Greencastle Russell Hicks

Current Events Club Meeting At Hoffmeier Home

The Current Events Club will convene Thursday afternoon at 30 o clock at 442 North Potomac Street. President Mrs. Leo Miller will preside and the program includes a paper on Eamon De Valera by Mrs. Charles Wolf, with Miss Jean Moser reviewing Yankee From Olympus by Catherine Zinker Bowen.

F. N. Hoffmeier North Potomac Street Leo Miller Eamon de Valera Charles Wolf Jean Moser Olympus Catherine Zinker Bowen

Births in Washington County and Chambersburg Hospitals

Mr and Mrs Goin C Rudy of 707 Oak Will avenue announce the birth of a son at Washington County Hospital on October 30. Mr and Mrs Newton Crowell of 492 Mitchell avenue announce the birth of a daughter at Chambersburg Maternity hospital on October 26. Mrs Crowell is the former Miss Janet Ambrose of this city.

Goin C. Rudy Oak Will Avenue Washington County Hospital Newton Crowell Mitchell Avenue Chambersburg Maternity Hospital Crowell Forlom Janet Ambrose

Ensign Richard Long Visits Parents in City

Ensign Richard M. Long USNR spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Albert M Long. He is stationed at Newport RI and before receiving his commission was employed by the Celanese Corporation of America Cumberland as a member of the chemistry department.

Richard M. Long USNR Albert M. Long Ensign Lone Newport R. L Celanese Corporation of America Cumberland

How To Lead A Model Life Takes Discipline

Jan Streate, cover girl, demonstrates the daily effort behind glamour showing the home work required to face the camera with poise and perseverance.

Jan Streate

High Glee Clubs Plan Program At Hagerstown High

The Hagerstown High glee clubs plan a Thanksgiving program featuring combined sopho more and junior-senior choruses and solos. Earlier plans for orchestra accompaniment were dropped due to arranging difficulties. A solo number from the orchestra is now expected. The group is said to be in high form this year despite fewer male voices. Also notes a Halloween party hosted by Patsy Ann Eaver with games, refreshments, and prizes for local children.

Hagerstown High School Edna Scarlett Glee Club Altho Glee Club i

Halloween Party At Gossard Home On Ringe Avenue

Flames and dancing highlighted a Halloween party hosted by Mies Wilma Gossard at on Ringe avenue Saturday night October 25. Refreshments were served to couples including Joyce Sprecher and Bob Galbraith ys Janice Shifler and Mark Breslee Rachel Toffman Mandon Gardner Sis Lushbaugh Alvin Henkle Evelyn Shoemaker John Borgagzer Betty Weber Paul Wolfkill Betty McKee Dick Nigh Wilma Gossard Eddie Stitzel Johnny and Bob Mathews.

Hallowe'en Mies Wilma Gossard Ringe Avenue Joyce Sprecher Bob Eddie Stitzel Johnny Bob, Mathews

Miss Gardner Hosts Hallowe'en Party At Home

Miss Gardner gave a basement Hallowe en party at her Terrace home Friday night with green black and orange decorations. Four witches a queen a fortune teller and a live skeleton performed while guests enjoyed refreshments including Doris Clopper Christopher Craft Susan Hartsock Jane Lakin Gail Lewis Kiki Little Anne Mathias Nancy Porter Martha Stouffer Joey Urner Pys Urner Ann Assiton Pat Warfield Sally Williams.

Kristin Gardner Miss Gardiner Doris Clopper Christopher Craft Susan Hartsock Jane Lakin Gail Lewis Kiki Little Anne Mathias Nancy Porter Martha Stouffer Joey Urner Pys Urner Ann Asitton Pat Warfield Sally Williams

Beckley Home Hosts Harrowing Hallowe'en Party

A Hallowe en party for the Calvary Brethren church Young People's Group was held Saturday at the Beckley home near Chewsville. Prizes honored costumes and games while a devotional program and ministry interest followed singing and a closing prayer by Rev A M Dixon. Attending members include Myers Kline Watkins Beckley and other local families and church members.

Calvary Brethren Church Edgar Beckley Chewsville A. M. Dixon Frank Watkins Robert Myers R. A. Sipes Edward Glenn

Eastern Star Chapter Social Meeting Tonight

The Hagerstown chapter number nine of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold a social meeting at 7 45 this evening. Maryland grand officers will make an official visit to the chapter. All Eastern Star members are invited to attend.

Hagerstown The Order of the Eastern Star Grand Officers of Maryland Eastern Star

Mrs Funkhouser Weds Playwright in Quiet City Ceremony

Mrs Virginia Funkhouser and Mr Charles George a well known playwright and actor of Blue Ridge Summit and New York City were quietly married last evening at St John s Lutheran parsonage Oak Hill avenue Rev Dr J Edward Harms officiated The bride wore a pink rosebud corsage with a light blue suit Her attendant was Mrs M R Maley Mr George a native of Hagerstown son of Mrs M B Meginniss has written plays since 1917 and his latest An Other World satire of retired actors will open on Broadway This city has seen many of his plays staged locally The couple plan to live at the Moller apartments temporarily.

Virginia Jenkins Funkhouser Charles George Blue Ridge Summit New York City St John's Lutheran Parsonage Oak Hill Avenue J. Edward Harms M. R. Maley Hagerstown Georges M. Bmeginniss North Potomac Street Mr. George Myr. George Moller Apartments

Catholics To Observe All Saints Feast In Local Churches

Catholic churches announce All Saints Day observances with Masses at St. Marty’s at 5 30, 7 09, 8 00 and 9 00. Children’s choir to sing the 9 00 High Mass. All Souls Day Masses listed for Nov 2 at 7 30 and 8 00. St Augustine’s Williamsport holds 7 90 o’clock masses Wednesday and Thursday. St James Boonshoro offers 8 00 o’clock masses both days.

St. Marty's Catholic al Souls St. Augustine's Church Williamsport St. James’ Church Boonshoro

Conference To Open Tomorrow At Brethren Meeting

The annual Ministerial and Sunday School conference of the Church of the Brethren in Middle Maryland opens tomorrow at the local Church of the Brethren on East Washington Street. Delegates from central Maryland attend, with sessions led by Rev. Dr. Tobias F. Henry and Rev. Earl M. Bowman.

Church of the Brethren of Middle Maryland Church of the Brethren East Washington Mulberry Street Central Maryland Tobias F. Henry Stone Harrisonburg Henry Pastor’s Association Bowman National Board of Christian Education Wreatha Uphole Omer Kaylor Ora DeLauter Rose Nichols Brownsville Grace Bowman Hagerstown de Lauter S l Church

Choir Rehearsal Time Shifts for Halloween Week

The Young People's Choir of St. Paul's United Brethren church will rehearse on Wednesday evening at T120 rather than Tuesday. The change aligns with Halloween festivities and venue details unchanged.

Young People’s Choir St. Paul’s United Brethren Church Hallowe'en

Ruth Bride and Herman Linn Married in Quiet Home Ceremony

Miss Ruth Bride of Cross Keys Pa wed Herman Linn in a quiet ceremony at the David Higgins home in Pinesburg Md October 20 The Rev George W Hanson of the Full Gospel Church near Shade Gap Pa officiated Attendees included Higgins family The couple will reside at the bride s home near Shade Gap Pa.

Martha Gifford Ruth Herman Linn Cross Keys David Higgins Pinesburg George W. Hanson Full Gospel Church Shade Gap Higgins

Opera Star Christine Johnson Sings Here November 6

Christine Johnson, renowned Metropolitan Opera contralto, appears for the Hagerstown Civic Music Association on Monday November 6 in the Hagerstown High School auditorium. The Nashville Conservatory scholarship recipient rose from journalism to opera, later gaining fame on NBC and in Broadway productions and Metropolitan Opera Auditions of the Air in 1943.

Christine Johnson Qonera Hagerstown Civic Music Association Miss Johnson Tennessee Nashville Conservatory of Music NBC Bershire Music New Opera Company Metropolitan Opera Hagerstown High School Hagerstown

Engagement of Miss Hill Is Announced

Mr and Mrs Berry Hill announce the engagement of their daughter Ellen Mae to Willem EB Lushbaugh Jr son of Mr and Mrs William Lushbaugh of Hagerstown No date has been set for the wedding

Berry Hill Ellen Mae Willem EB. Lushbaugh Lushbaugh William Lushbaugh Hagerstown

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