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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1968
Page
3
Ella Hamilton retires after 22 years of service at the Sharpsburg Library. The article notes her long tenure and shows a photo of her relaxing at home on an autumn afternoon.
Wilma Lee Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Myers and Alan Leslie Keller son of Mr and Mrs Earl Keller exchanged marriage vows at Grave United Methodist Church on Saturday September 7 at 2 p m The Rev Laverne Roplaugh officiated A reception followed at the hotel A line of bridesmaids and ushers attended The couple will reside at 994 Jefferson Blvd Mrs Keller a Smithsburg High School graduate works for Trimbleday and Co Mr Keller a North Hagerstown High School graduate is employed by Doubleday
A feature on Elva Hamilton marking 22 years of service at Sharpsburg Library ending with a August 29 dinner hosted by the Sharpsburg Library Board. The piece recounts the library’s history from a mobile move to the Community Hall, growth to about 3001 volumes, renovations 15 years ago, and Hamilton’s community roles including polling and aid during events.
Carolyn Diane Lindner and William Earnshaw Horst Jr exchanged marriage vows September 7 at Babcock Memorial Presbyterian Church. The service united the Lindner family of Rock Oak Rd Towson and the Horst family of Hagerstown. The bride wore a mid length organza gown with seed pearls and lace, carried white roses and orchids, with maid of honor Susan Kline and bridesmaids Cave Pritchett and Therese Hoover. Best man Paul Calderswan. groomsmen George Vonderfeide. Robert Lindner and Frederick Solliday attended. Reception at Parkville American Legion followed. They plan a honeymoon in the Tacona Mountains and reside in Forest Hill. She is a Parkville High School and Baltimore College of Commerce graduate, works as a C P A. He is North Hagerstown High School and Baltimore College of Commerce graduate, employed by International Harvester Co.
Chamber of Commerce releases a schedule of events for the coming weeks including meetings, fairs, hikes, card parties and fundraisers. Activities span September through October with venues at local halls, schools and restaurants. Reservations and contact names are listed for several events.
School lunch offerings vary by site with a consolidated menu subject to supervisor approval. Elementary menus for the week of September 16 feature spaghetti, beef, pork, fish sticks, soups, and sides like salad, beans, potatoes, and milk. High school trays include spaghetti plates, ham or tuna sandwiches, bean sides, soups, desserts, and milk across the week.
Ron Reed and Hens Lee Burger were united in marriage September 10 at Salem United Methodist Church. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Homer Reed, and the late Mr. Reed, wore a baby blue street length dress with scalloped neckline and sleeves, bow headpiece, and blue fingertip veil. Matron of honor Jacqueline Lewis. best man David L. Lewis. Reception at the bride’s home. The couple will reside at 465 Main St. The bride, a Boonsboro High School graduate and Kings Daughters Hospital nursing graduate, will work at Brook Lave Psychiatric Center. The groom is a North Hagerstown High School graduate, Navy veteran, employed by Jamison Door Co. A surprise bridal shower followed graduation exercises September 8 at Kings Daughters Hospital.
A series of prewedding events honors the bride Carolyn Listver and groom William Borst Jr. includes bridge luncheon in June, a Fountain Mead Country Club luncheon, showers hosted by Mrs. B He South and Susan Kling, a July picnic, and an August shower in Towson. The groom's bachelor party and a September rehearsal dinner are noted, with two hosts named in Towson and The Amble Inn. Unit 22 American Legion Auxiliary to meet September 17 at Clear Spring Legion Home.
The article argues that letting children earn what they want through effort builds self respect and motivation. Examples show a one year old earning a toy with help from a parent, and a seven year old earning permission to walk in the woods by pitching in with chores. Readers are invited to write in for individual replies.
Chapelwood Garden Club members gather Tuesday September 17 at St Mark's Parish House for a workshop on driftwood arrangements. Attendees should bring driftwood Mowers and two containers. If unable to attend, notify hostesses Mrs Robert Flora and Mrs Harland Shifter.
A teen girl asks Ann Landers about a boyfriend who keeps his eyes open during kisses and how to respond. The column suggests ignoring the male gaze, hints at an educational booklet, and offers a separate note on a sister dating without marriage. A second letter condemns an uncle using the word bastards to describe children born outside marriage, urging empathy.
Members of the Blue Ridge Riding Club schedule a Sunday ride on September 15 leaving Marvin and Mervin Harsh farm on Finesburg Road at 11 am. The route goes to Dem Nafi and back for a fried chicken dinner. Leaders will be the fleesh hrytiers.
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