Wedding Takes Place at Trinity Lutheran Church
Miss Catherine L Main daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry C Main Hast Avenue married Star Sgt William A Beard son of Mr and Mrs Allen J Beard Hagerstown Roche 1 in a quiet ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Church parsonage Rev Dr Wilson P Ard officiating Bride wore aqua blue street dress with pink rosebud corsage reception at bride's home for immediate family Both graduates of Hagerstown high school class of 1941 Beard stationed at Camp Kearns Utah Also noted are visits and movements of local residents including Cpl Harry Warner Mrs Warner and Miss Pat Y Irene Hoffman and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine L. Main
Harry C. Main
Hast Avenue
William A. Beard
Allen J. Beard
Hagerstown
Set
Mrs. Beard
Hagerstown High School
Alexander
Set. Beard
Camp Kearns
Utah
Mary Jane Fogle Weds Cadet William Corun at Big String Base
Mrs. Roy C. Fogle of Frederick announces the marriage of daughter Mary Jane Fogle to Cadet William M. Corun of Frederick. The ceremony occurred in the post chapel at Big String Army Air Base on Saturday September 9. Both families are connected to the C and F Telephone Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Fogle
Frederick
Mary Jane Fogle
Wiliam M. Corun
Alonzo Corun
Big String
Tex. Army Air Base
Fogle
C. and F. Telephone Company
Fredrick
Christening Set for Sunday in Laprans Church
Dane McKee is to be christened Sunday at St Mark's Episcopal Church Laprans following the morning service. Rev Walter B. McKinley will officiate with Miss Jane Burton and Dr Felix Meyer as godparents. Lt William E Pennington named godfather. Lt McKee recently promoted to first lieutenant at Fort Belvoir Va with the Corps of Engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dane McKee
Charles McKee
South Prospect Street
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Laprans
Walter B. McKinley
Jane Burton
Felix Meyer
Philadelphia
William E. Pennington
McKee
Leutenant
Fort Belvoir
Corps of Enzitteers
Maryland Federation of Music Clubs Meet at Hotel Alexander
The fall board meeting of the Maryland Federation of Music Clubs will be at the Hotel Alexander on Tuesday October 17 with a 10 a m business session. Local board members attending include Mrs J C Byron honorary state president Mrs Edward Oswald secretary Mrs Garland Groh Mrs Luther C Bitler and Mrs John Zentmyer. Mrs G Franklin Onion of Baltimore will preside. A luncheon at 1 p m in the hotel's main dining room is open to interested persons with reservations due by October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Federation of Music Clubs
Alexander
Tuesd
J. C. Byron
Edward Oswald
Garland Groh
Luther C. Bisler
John Zentmyer
G. Franklin Onion
Baltimore
Glave
Luther C. Bitler
Miss Webber Weds Corporal Marvin L. Bower in Brunswick
Adelaide Webber daughter of Mr and Mrs Estley Webber of Brunswick Maryland married Corporal Marvin L Bower son of Mr and Mrs J Lewis Bower at St Pauls Methodist Church on Sunday September 10 at 1 30 p m The Rev H C Marsh officiated in a double ring ceremony A reception followed and the couple planned a wedding trip to Alexandria Virginia The bride a Brunswick High graduate worked at the B and O freight office in Washington prior to Fairchild Aircraft Hagerstown The groom a Wendover Field Utah Tank Trainer and W Global class of 1949 also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Webber
Estley Webber
Brunswick
Marvin L. Bower
J. Lewis Bower
East Wilson Boulevard
This City
St Paul's Methodist Church
H. C. Marsh
Herman Sweets
Carl J. Kauffman
Hagerstown
Alexandria
Bower
Brunswick High School
B. and O
Washington, D. C
Fairchild Aircraft
Cpl. Bower
Wagerstown
Wendover Field
Utah
Miller discovers near complete Gruber Almanacs file
Mrs J Harvey Miller of Mulberry avenue inventories household items and finds a likely record of the most complete Gruber Almanacs collection. The set spans locally published volumes from 1899 to the current issue, tracing a title that began in English in 1822 after a 25 year German version.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harvey Miller
Mulberry Avenue
Gruber
Rohrersville
Births in Williamsport and Memphis Announced
Mr and Mrs Walter Mentzer of Williamsport welcome a son born September 15 at Washington County Hospital Flight Officer and Mrs Jacob R Beard announce a daughter born September 11 in Memphis Tennessee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Mentzer
Willismeport
Washington County Hospital
Jacob R. Beard
Memphis
Tenn
Lt Gossard stationed with Quartermaster Truck Company in China
Lt Charles A Gossard is stationed with the Quartermaster Truck Company in China after serving nearly a year in the European Theater of War. Miss Ysola Sherrerd of The Terrace will depart Monday to enter Petin Hall in Chambersburg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Gossard
Quartermaster Truck Company
China
Ysola Sherrerd
Petin Hall
Chambersburg
New Lower School Opens at St James on 103rd Session
St James School in Hagerstown inaugurates a new lower school to begin its 103rd session on Monday September 18. The farm adjacent to the property has been remodeled for younger boys and a summer program at Rehoboth Beach Del drew record enrollment. John L Lutz will direct the lower school using the Calvert School method with new appointments including Mr Freel English and Mr Billard languages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lower School
St. James
St. James School
Washington County
Friends
Hagerstown
John L. Lutz
Johns Hopkins
Florida Military Academy
Calvert School
Baltimore
Teader
Rehoboth Beach
Del
Freel
Billard
Episcopal Diocese of
Maryland
Shower Held At Clearspring Home For Bloyer-R Myers
Mr and Mrs John H Bloyer entertained a miscellaneous shower at their Clearspring home for their son Kenneth A Bloyer and his bride Elaine Myers daughter of Chalmer and Mrs Myers of Greencastle Several relatives and friends attended a buffet supper including Chalmer and family Russell Carbaugh Woodrow Bloyer John Bloyer Jr and families William Hart Porter Singleton Sylvester Shoemaker Russell Rowe Harvey Myers Charles Myers Walter Myers and many Myers relatives plus Ruth Myers June Keller Frances Elsie Hose Juanita Vivian Myers Louise Bloyer and David Ruback
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Bloyer
Clearspring
Kenneth A. Bloyer
Elaine Myers
Chalmer Myers
Greencastle
Russell Carbaugh
Woodrow Bloyer
John Bloyer
William Hart
Porter Singleton
Sylvester Shoemaker
Russell Rowe
Harvey Myers
Charles Myers
Walter Myers
Chester Forrest
John Keller
Russell Higgins
Edith Moats
Ruth Myers
June Keller
Frances
Elsie Hose
Juanita
Vivian Myers
Louise Bloyer
David Rubeck
BRT Auxiliary Banquet honors secret sisters in church hall
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen held its annual secret sister banquet at Washington Square Methodist Church social hall. Old sisters were revealed and new ones selected, with numerous members named among attendees including Myrtle Hinkle Nora Ross Stella Ronzee Lyndell Bowman Nellie Davis Edna Rudolph Virgie Rudolph Laura Cook Valeria Jones Mabel Barnhart Fannie Janney Elsie Everitt Margaret Miller Ethel Robison Jeanette Grove Eva Fisher Anna Knaub Ima Lynn Bertha Myers Anna Robison Betty Robison Viola Barker Hattie Squibb Margaret Blessing Iva Stine Hazel Bowman Maud Burk Beulah Fleagle Virginia Bell Hattie Sullivan Pearl Wade Leneda Clatterbuck Minerva Miller Bes sie Spalding Eva Schlotterbeck Hattie Fleagle Mollie Hall Lula Smith Laura Long Clara Brennman Ida Shope C. D. Rudolph C. L. Robison Glenn Davis R. C. Bowman Jr J. R. Fisher J. Knaub H. A. Shope E. M. Wempe J. L. Spalding A. Brennaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Washington Square Methodist Church
Mesdames Myrtle Hinkle
Nora Ross
Stella Ronzee
Lyndell Bowman
Nellie Davis
Edna Rudolph
Virgie Rudolph
Laura Cook
Valeria Jones
Mabel Barnhart
Fannie Janney
Elsie Everitt
Argaret Miller
Ethel Robison
Jeanette Grove
Eva Fisher
Anna Knaub
Ima Lynn
Bertha Myers
Anna Robison
Betty Robison
Viola Barker
Hattie Squibb
Margaret Blessing
Iva Stine
Hazel Bowman
Maud Burk
Beulah Fleagle
Virginia Bell
Hattie Sullivan
Pearl Wade
Leneda Clatterbuck
Minerva Miller
Bessie Spalding
Eva Schlotterbeck
Hattie Fleagle
Mollie Hall
Lula Smith
Laura Long
Clara Brennaman
Ida Shope
Stine Family Hosts Dinner After Sharpsburg Church Dedication
Mr and Mrs Hubert P Stine of Sharpsburg hosted a Sunday dinner following dedication services for the new Lutheran Memorial Church in Sharpsburg. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry C Shank, Vic tor F Stine, Edgar R Toms, Gilbert Stine and family, Lee Stine and sons, Mrs John B Houser, J C Poffenberger family, Woodrow Wade, Elaine Shank, Phyllis Stine, Harry Poffenberger and Marilyn Hayshma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert P. Stine
Sharpsburg
New Lutheran Memorial Church
Harry C. Shank
Victor F. Stine
Edgar R. Toms
Gilbert Stine
Teddy
Joan
Jacqueline
Douglas
Lee Stine
Lee, Jr
Gary
John B. Houser
J. C. Poffenberger
Woodrow Wade
Elaine Shank
Phyllis Stine
Harry Poffenberger
Mariyn Hayshmaa
The Suit Dress is Fashion Pattern Sale Ad
The Suit Dress is Fashion presents a pet project a dress that wears suit like tailoring. Style No 3884 in size 26 requires 4 54 inch fabric. Includes a needlework pattern for home decorations and personal items priced fifteen cents each. Order from Hagerstown Daily Mail Pattern Department New York address and send name and pattern number. Also offers a 32 page Needlework Book for fifteen cents more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Daily Mail
Household Arts Dept
14Th St
New York
Hagerstown Daily Mail
11Th York
Home Nursing Courses Open For Registrations
The local Red Cross invites women especially mothers and homemakers to enroll in two home nursing courses. One meets Monday and Thursday for six weeks starting September 18. the other runs Tuesday and Friday evenings. Courses emphasize illness prevention and safety, aiming to prepare women for postwar responsibilities and veterans’ care. Call 3319 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
State Officers Visit Unit Here
Mrs Catherine Smith gave a report on the Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the William D Byron Unit meeting. Mrs Nannie Ruth presided amid bad weather as 36 new members were added in eight months of 1944. State officers Catherine Leary Carper Flora Williams and Marie Coles attended, followed by a social gathering at the VFW Club on West Franklin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Smith
William D. Byron
Nannie Ruth
Smith
Beulah Williams
Catherine Leary
Baltimore
Design Principles Talk At Museum Sunday
Lectures continue at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in City Park with a session on Principles of Design. Miss Harter will present slides and charts to explain terms like abstract and balance to junior high and high school students, at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday September 17 as part of the arts exhibition series running through September 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
City Park
Miss Harter
Class Meets Willing Workers Society in Rohrersville
The Willing Workers Society of the Central U B Church in Rohrersville met at Edward Buck's home for September. Mrs. Charles Herr presided and oversaw a delightful program. Attendees included Mrs. Elda Poffenberger, Jean Keady, Miriam Dinsmore, Huldah Gosnell, Walter Herr, Mrs. Mabel Buck, Louise Fink, Marjory Cline, Mrs. Paul Norris, Lee Gosnell, Rev. Charles Herr, Mr. and Mrs. John Cropper, Mrs. Marvin Buck, Mrs. Bartie Van Horn, Mrs. Adah Easton, Mrs. John Keedy, Paul Fink, Gladys Easton, Hilda Clopper, Carolyn Pofferberger, Lauren Norris, Preston Violet, Ann Gosnell, Stanley Herr and Doreen Buck. Refreshments concluded the program. next meeting at Mr. and Mrs. John Keedy's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Society
Central U
Charles Herr
John Cropper
Marvin Buck
Bartie van Horn
Adah Easton
John Keedy
Paul Fink
Gladys Easton
Hilda Clopper
Carolyn Pofferberger
Lauren Norris
Preston Violet
Ann Gosnell
Stanley Herr
Doreen Buck
New Books Arrive At Washington County Free Library
A batch of new decorating and general interest titles shelves this week at Washington County Free Library. All About Modern Decorating by Mary Davis Gillies and Decorating Is Fun by Dorothy Draper offer practical ideas for modern homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Davis
Gillies
Dorothy Draper
Washington County
Harold Donaldson
Wherline
Roger Wearne
Ramsdell
Maxwell Nurenberg
Let Johnny Feed Himself Let Johnny Feed Himself
Guidance for parents on letting babies learn to self feed with a spoon. start early, expect mess, and gradually reduce help as the child gains skill. Encouragement reduces future resistance and builds confidence while occasional aid remains helpful for tired or sick days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobnny
The
Child Study Association of America, Inc
Cradle Roll Party At St Johns Lutheran Sunday School
The Cradle Roll Department hosted its annual party in the church social room. One hundred forty three mothers and babies attended with favors and refreshments provided. Donald R. Stonesifer, 2nd, won the prize for the youngest baby present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Lutheran Sunday School
Donald R. Stonesifer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sgt. Beard
Trinity Parsonage
Cpl
Harry Warner
Boca Raton Air Base
Florida
I. M. Warner
Warner
Pat Y
Los Angeles
Cal
Irene Hoffman
Security
Fairchild Aircraft Division
Mary Jane Simpson
Oak Hill Avenue
Duke Unive
Lynn Johnston
Mexwell Field
Ala
Mrs
Elmer Johnston
Hegerstown
Wilma Jean Malott
Williamsport
Doris Ferrante
Perryville
Eleanor Alsip
Miami, Fla
Franklin Mulligan
New Salem
Roy May, Jr
Tilshapanton
William Moats
Barbara Ellen
Fred Moyer
Guilford Avenue
Southbridge
Mass
Newall Avenue
J. F. Bruneau
Iva Stize
Mildred Springer
Clarissa Foltz
Rose Temple
Mary Potter
P. J. Potter
Forest Drive
Wellesley College
Wellesley
Wington County Hospital
Ernest Socks
Lanvalestree
Phyllis Stein
the Terrace
Albert Gardner
Charlotte Hall
Thomas W. Gardner
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg, Pa
A. Lesley Gardner
Terrace
Robert G. Hammond
Bainbridge
New Orleans
William Donaldson
Boonsboro
Wilam Donaldson
Virginia Rowe
Route 2
Richmond Professional Institute
Texas
Women’s Hats
L. & B. Hat Shop Northeast Cor. Public Square
Glick’s
Kreider
Glick’s Shoe Store
Washington Et
Pope's Beauty Shop
N. Locust St
Mise
Federated Music Clubs
Miss Webber
St. Paul’s M. &. Church
Potomac Street
Claire Clapp
Virginia Wells
Jobn L, Lutz
Mrs. Bloyer
BRT
Harry R. Reeder
Evelyn V. Sandy
Edwin M. Kemp
Hazel V. P. Dennis
Abram R. French
Fairplay
Mary C. Mumaw
Halltown
W. Va
Neville E. Harman
Gladys V. White
Winchester
Alton W. Rinard
Hancock
Pauline M. Potter
Sleepy Creek
W.V. Ross W. Mellett
Annabelle Smith
Amos Strite, Jr
Doris T. Bauman
Maugansville
Lioya
Stains
Ruby EB. Shank
Smithsburg
Elkton
Gerald E. Douglas
Mwanéoek
Emma M. Rankin
Berkeley Springs
William A. Trumpower
Wanda F. Daley
Raymond L. Brown
Audra V. Tharp
Martinsburg
Isaac F. Allamong
Dorothy J. McClure
Wallace R. Sirbaugh
Hilda T. Sirbaugh
Great Cacapon
Catherine L. Mai
Fleisher’s
V. F. W. Auxiliary
Lucien Lelong
Lucien
Leiter Brothers
G. Lynn Sumner
Jonathan Norton Leonard
Cluny Brown
Margery Sharp
London
Devon
Cluny
Nevil Shute
Norway
Peter Marshall
Gervase Robertson
WAAF
Peter
Gervase
Johnny
Child Study Assn. of America, Inc
Asay
Helene Curtis
Zotos Lustron
Anthony
Beauty Salon Professional Arts
Fioer
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