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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1944

Page

9

Humpty Dumpty Play School Closes Successful Season

Eleanor B Seaman directs Humpty Dumpty Play School for eight weeks enrolling thirteen children aged around eleven. Daily care and a festive closing program included songs games and tie pinning Humpty Dumpty decorations and plaster hand wall plaques given to each mother with refreshments for all attendees.

Eleanor B. Seaman C. Courtney Seaman Eleanor Paris Barbara Cotter Peggy Jo Robinson Mary Alice Hoover

Shower For Miss Wise At Ca billasville Church

Miss Irene Mae Wise celebrated a forthcoming marriage to Ray McClain with a church parish hall shower in Ca billasville attended by about one hundred guests. Refreshments were served and numerous lovely gifts were received. Additional notes list marriage licenses for area residents including Hagerstown Martinsburg and surrounding towns.

Irene Mae Wise Ray McClain Christ Reformed Church Cabillasville

Personal notices from Waterloo area readers

Miss Helen E Harp returns to Waterloo to head the high school music department. Several locals report returns from stays in Baltimore and trips, student enrollments at Shenandoah College, Vassar and Syracuse University, and military reassurances from Camp Peary to England. Names include Goodyear, Rupert, Mauck, Harrison, Hurd, Hawbaker, Gillan, Marsh, Jamieson, Philips, Moisen, Showe, Gossard, Wolford, Highbarger, Troupe, Eigenbrode, Dawson, Porter, Huffman, James, Shives, Schuyler, Mullencore, Shank, Hummer, Teach, Clark, Murphey, Myers, and Bitner.

Washington County Hospital Ronald L. Shives Big Pool Fred G. Schuyler West Washington Street Joanne Mullencore North Avenue Doris Jean Shank Greencastle Grace B. Hummer Lorraine Teach Williamsport Charles Clark Guilford Avenue Christopher Murphey Beechwood Drive Daniel H. Myers Lanvale Street

Couple Weds At St Marys Rectory In Hagerstown

Miss Mary Jane Campbell daughter of Mr and Mrs Laurence O Campbell of 159 West Washington and Ensign John Robert Wagner Jr son of Mr John R Wagner Pangborn boulevard were married at 230 this afternoon at St Marys Rectory Rev J Francis Leary officiated as vows were exchanged Bride wore an orchid corsage with a dark blue wool suit Best man was Mr Laurence O Campbell Jr maid of honor Miss Gloria Manier After ceremony the couple left for a short wedding trip Ensign Wagner a Navy officer previously worked for Pangborn Corporation and is stationed in California Mrs Campbell a Hagerstown High School graduate is employed by Fairchild Aircraft Corporation.

Mary Jane Campbell Laurence O Campbell West Washington Street John Robert Wagner, Jr John R. Wagner Pangborn Boulevard St. Mary’s Rectory J. Francis Leary Laurence O. Campbell, Jr Gloria Manier U. S. Navy Wagner Pangborn Corporation California Campbell Hagerstown Fairchild Aircraft Corporation

WAVES Enlistment Drive Opens in Hagerstown

Miss Virginia Hopper, WAVES recruiter, is now based at the Hagerstown Navy recruiting station at City Hall. She seeks women aged 24 to 36 with parental consent for examinations in Washington, with 247 job types available and transportation provided.

Virginia Hopper The WAVES Navy Organization For Women Hagerstown Navy City Hall Hooper Washington Hopper

Pvt. Bingaman Honor Guest On Furlough

Mr and Mrs John E Bingaman hosted a party honoring Pvt Edgar Bingaman home on furlough from Ft McClellan Alabama He will transfer to Camp Pickett Virginia for further training Guests included Gladys Sarah and Helen Kieffer and a long list of family and friends.

John E. Bingaman Edgar Bingaman Ft. McClellan Ala Gladys, Sarah Helen Kieffer Bingaman Camp Pickett James T. Draper Russel Rowe Viola Myers Leroy Davis Cecil Hampton K Kathryn Swope Elmer Bingaman Anna Jane Draper Frank Divilblise Juanita Myers James Draper June Keller Violence Buchanan Gladys Sarah Kieffer Geraldine Buchanan Lois Ehy Phyiics Dolores Davis Kenneth Junior Ayers Clayton Davis Gene Hoover Arthur Draper Wilbur Bingaman

Postwar Nazi Plans Exposed In New Library Book List

Washington County Free Library shelves a feature week of new titles including The Nazis Go Underground by Curt Riess. The work details postwar Nazi survival plans with international bases in Switzerland Spain and Argentina and potential reach into the United States.

Nazi Party Curt Riess Washington County Richard Treghaskis Rome Sicily Salerno Cassino

Shadow Boxes Exhibit At Washington County Museum

The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts presents eleven lighted shadow boxes in units of color line form light and shade design and a Degas analysis. The display includes two original sculptures a Dresden figure and reproductions of masterpieces to illustrate how light and color shape perception. The show is supported by the Cincinnati Art Museum and the Carnegie Corporation with hours on Sunday and Labor Day 1 to 6 pm and weekdays 10 am to 5 pm.

Washington County Edgar Degas Cincinnati Art Museum Carnegie Corporation of New York

Mentzer Birth Announced in Williamsport

Mr and Mrs Rolland C Mentzer Williamsport welcome a daughter born September 1 at Washington County Hospital. The new family member arrives as relatives offer congratulations and good wishes.

Rolland C. Mentzer Willamsport Washington County Hospital

Everly announces Mary Everly to Fred Pitsnogle wedding

Mr and Mrs Albert Everly of Kemp s Mill announce the marriage of their daughter Mary to Fred Pitsnogle son of Charles Pitsnogle Paramount and the late Nellie Ramsburg Pitsnogle Martinsburg W Va The wedding took place Saturday August 12 at Grace A B church parsonage with Rev G I Rider as officiant Fred Pitsnogle employed by Caskey Baking company was born in Martinsburg and has lived in Maryland for 20 years

Albert Everly Kemp's Mill Mary Fred Pitsnogle Charles Pitsnogle Paramount Nellie Ramsburg Pitsnogle Martinsburg W. Va Grace A. B. Church G. I. Rider Pitsnogle Caskey Baking Company Maryland

Allotment Of Dress Materials Arrives

Dress fabrics arrive in local stores for back to school. Merchants report double prewar supply and expect ongoing shipments uncertainly. Plaids and solid wools predominate with virgin wool and flannel noted for durability. Government use of serge limits availability. buyers urged to prefer what they like as stock may vary.

Benchoffs Celebrate Golden Wedding at Home

Mr and Mrs George W Benchoff of 323 McDowell avenue quietly celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today. They have lived in Hagerstown for 45 years and Mr Benchoff, a retired Western Maryland Railway telegrapher, served nine years with the company, stationed in Hagerstown 38 years.

George W. Benchoff McDowell Avenue Benchoff Hagerstown Western Maryland Railway

Meeting Held In City Park By First Church of God

In City Park on Thursday evening adult C B Socissy of the First Church of God led a business and social meeting. A pageant titled Its Your Country was performed by seven members followed by a talk on Scientific Temperance Instruction by Mrs A M Reeder. Present were Rev H C Gonse and many couples and individuals including G R Weller Ray Beard Mollie Long Mary Mum merit Nora Rogers Stella Lantz Retta Carty Roy Hahn N C Reeder Omar Rouzee Peggy Weller Mery Lou Virginia Lester and Joseph Marsh.

C. B. Socissy First Church of God A. M. Reeder H. C. Gonse G. R. Weller Ray Beard Nora Rogers Stella Lantz Retta Carty Roy Hahn N. C. Reeder Omar Rouzee Peggy Weller Mery Lou Virginia Lester Joseph Marsh

Miss Grove Accepts Library Post in Central Pacific

Miss Louise Grove daughter of Mrs A Dillon Grove has accepted a position with the U S Army Library Field Service in the Central Pacific area. She leaves Emerson Junior High School Lakewood where she served as librarian and will join Major Leon Poullada in charge of the central staff.

Louise Grove A. Dillon Grove U. S. Army Library Field Service Miss Grove Cleveland Emerson Junior High Lakewood Central Pacific Leon Poullada

Rev Young Returns To Pulpit With Labor Day Sermon

After vacation Rev. G Aubrey Young resumes at 11:00 am Sunday at the Presbyterian Church delivering a Labor Day sermon titled For the Common Good on social and industrial harmony. A quartet including Misa Marie Kitzmiller and George Kitzmiller will sing In Heavenly Love Abiding with organist Mrs R Paul Shatte. Sunday school meets at 9:45 am. no evening service.

G. Aubrey Young Presbyterian Church Misa Marie Kitzmiller Mary Seccer George Kitzmiller Raymond K. Hollinger Bishop R. Paul Shatte Young Hagerstown

Simon And Peter Topic At Brethren Church Services

Rev Paul Minnich Robinson will preach at both Sunday services at the Church of the Brethren East Washington and Mulberry streets tomorrow. At 11 a.m. the sermon will be broadcast on local radio with Rev Robinson as speaker and the Temple Choir led by Charles Moore Cagsel performing Great and Marvellous. Vesper service will feature Rev W Harold Row of Elgin Illinois speaking on Brethren Service Around the World.

Paul Minnich Robinson Church of the Brethren East Washington Mulberry Streets Robinson Simon and Peter Temple Charles Moore Cagsel W. Harold Row Elgin Brethren Row Brethren Service Committee Foreign Relief de Nomination

Rev Marsh Returns From Vacation at St Pauls Church

Reverend H C Marsh of St Pauls Methodist returns to preach on Sunday titled The Church and Labor with no evening service. Alumni meeting of Nurses Washington County Association set for Sept 5 at 3 30 pm at Hager Park with graduates invited and business to discuss. Outdoor party at City Park honors Jackie South birthday with many guests and supper.

Washington County Alumni Association Washington County Hospital Hager Park AIL Co. A. South, Jr Jackie M. L. Bloom William Sheely Roneald Baker Glen Davis Nora Alsip Clarence Stocksinger Raymond Tracey C. A. South Glen Thomas Regina South Joyce Bloom Myron Lee Bloom Sonny Baker Ronny Baker Gary Davia Jackie South

Local church services and schedules listed citywide

A reader's guide to Sunday School times and worship services across Grace United Brethren Presbyterian Assemblies of God Church of the Nazarene Christian Science Society St Johns Episcopal St Paul's Methodist and many other churches with specific times for Sunday School Morning and Evening services across streets and neighborhoods.

Grace United Brethren Cor. W Winter Sts Presbyterian Washington and Prospect St i Assemblies OF God Boward Spruce Sts Church OF the Nazarene Christian Science Society N. Potomic God's Gospel Mission North Jonathan &J Union Chapel Corbett Street First Christian South

Sunday Church Services Across County Towns

A survey of worship times and Sunday School schedules across numerous churches in Brownsville Clearspring Sharpsburg Boonsboro and surrounding areas lists morning services at 9:45 to 10:30 with variations by church. Evening services occur at several locations including 7:45 at West Brownsville and 7:00 to 8:30 ranges elsewhere.

ST. John's Lutheran South Potomac Bt Gospel Tabernacle Langale Emees Christ's Reformed West Trinity Lutheran Chapel Liberty Errest First Baptist West Washington Nee Volunteers OF America Madison Ave Howard Methodist Boward and Chestnur the Salvation Arm W. Washington Nema Ews Ee Pentecostal CH. OF God of America Ing Ewes Second Christian W. Karth Ag Olgee B. Servich Vewene Ofslock Zion Baptist Jonathan and Bethelste Esenezer A. M. E W. Bethel St Asbury Methodist Jons Cherek St Church OF the Brethren Brownsville West Brownsville South Brownsville S. Brownsville ST. John's Reformed Church Clearspring ST. Paul's Reformed Church Western Pike Wels Velock Salem Evan Lutheran Ankeraville Salem Reformed Cearfoss Pike Melock Churches OF God Germantown Bethel— Bible School Wom Orship Blue Mountains Bible School Co. Bs ST. James Brethren Rohrersville Charge United Brethren Rohrersville Rourersville Lund School Boonsboro MT. Moriah Evan. Ind Broonsboro Sharpsburg ST. Peter’s Lutheran Clearspring MT. Tabor Lutheran Fairview ST. Paul's Lutheran Western Pike

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Ann Johnston Sankey McCoy Armand Thieblot Major Osborne Richard Dorsey Judy Johnston Douglas Dorsey Susie Dorsey Peggy Bower Harold Johnston Glen Hoover Norman Osborne Paul Robinson Arthur Dorsey Sankey Bacon Miss Wise Frank J. McClain Dorothy V. Chambers Sjr Mary J. Campbell Donald C. Wishard Waynesboro Catherine V. Donaldson Perry Campbell Louise BE. Bennett Hancock Paul E. Miller Ethel M. Bloyer Melvin S. Mullin Cherry Run Lillian D. Scott Tilghmanton John L. Smith Etta May Wilson Ellis C. Morris, Jr Funketown Dolly R. Thyre Howard L. Manninger Ruth A. Mallinger Leon L. Taulton Knoxville Glick’s Kreider Washington St Women’s Hats L. & B. Hat Shop Northeast Cor. Public Square Dept Hoffman Fleisher’s Hill & Dale Helene Curtis Zotos Lustron Anthony Helen E. Harp Waterloo N. Y G. F. Goodyear Avalon Apartments Baltimore Dorothy Rupert Hamilton Boulevard Robert Mauck Camp Peary Mise Shirley Harrison Potomac Street Syracuse University Syracuse William S. Hurd Sprecher Hurd Kingsport Teen Mr. Hurd R. H Arvey R. N. Hawbaker Stroudsburg W. S. Gillan Elizabeth Gillan William Marsh H. C. Marsh North Potomac Street Michigan State College East Lansing Mich Simms Jamieson South Prospect Street Joseph Philips Ernest Moisen Royal Canadian Air Corps Quebec City Quebec Canada Helen Showe James Gossard West Wilson Boulevard Pvt Howard Showe Camp Blanding Fla Richard P. Wolford Manhattan Beach Brooklyn N. C Mansfield Wolford RA Highbarger Ocean City, Md H. M. Troupe Patsy Donnie Reid John D. Eigentrode Robert L. Pierson Battle Creek Midh Troupe Eigenprode John D. Eigenbrode Camp Ellis William Dawson Pittsburgh Dorothy Lane Pamela Stattan Vassar College Poughkeepsie, N. Y Jermain Porter Anc Children New York John J. Porter Terrace Macon Porter Wesleyan University Mary W. Huffman J. W. Huffman Clear Spring Shenandoah College Huffman Clear Spring High School Miriam James C. C. James Conservatory Dayton Joseph EB. Bitner England St. Mary’s Ensign Wagner Western Maryland College G. Fred Holloway Hazel Fridinger Eben Jane Lovell Smithspurg Mary Dade Pyles Sara Jane Remshure Keedysmire Ralph G Thompson West Side Avenue Betty Jane Thompson Charles Eichelberger Anna E. Eichelberger King Street Pergy Bowers Bedington Fairplay Charles Brown Barbizon Plaza Hotel New York City B. W. Stonebraker Roanoke, Va J. Alvey Long the Terrace George W. Shields Mary Shields Paul S. Shields Oak Hill Avenue Jack ER. Alexander Jack, Jr Mable Weihmeyer George B. Alexander Sgt Alexander Camp van Dorn Miss Harry F. Baughman Taitheran Theological Seminary of Gettysburg St. Mark's Lutheran Church Washington Square Wiliam D. Byron Washington, D. C Bob Hope Bob Africa Near East Samuel Dafe McCoy America Rome Hawke Stanley Pennell Lee Harrington Rome Hanks Northland South South West Battle of Shilo Kansas Green Dolphin Street Elizabeth Goudge Marianne Mar‘guerite le Patoure Channel Islands William Ozanne Marguérite New Zealand Catherine Pomeroy Stewart France Howard Fast Gideon Jackson South Carolina Vaughn Wilking Victoria Anthony Purvis Virginia Europe Hilda Lawrence Morey Btl Dean Og Zenith Zenith Radio Corporation C. A. Brown Optometrist Miss Everly W. M. Railroad Christian Science Service Churches of Christ, Scientist Christian Science Society of Jesson Mary Baker Eddy Simon and Peter Salem Gospel Mission City Broadfording Road Harold Jackson Wellington Ohio First Brethren Methodist Washington Ave Seventh Day Adventist Mulberry Ave McQomaa Emmanuel A ST. Mark's Lutheran Calvary Brethren Boward and Cheatnut ST. Paul's Evangelical Cor Franklin and High Ste ST. Paul’s Evan Divine Worship Sundry School the Presbyterian Church Washington and Prospect Streets
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