27 Sep 1956
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1956
Page
1
Three Dixon-Trowell Unit ladies of American Legion Auxiliary No. 201 pose with the trophy for the best poppy program in Western Maryland. The Funkstown unit raises funds through annual poppy sales to support veterans’ programs nationwide.
Miss Peggy Nichols 25 Randolph Avenue received the oath of allegiance from Chief Warrant Officer F Kerna before enlisting in the U S Navy. She passed the GED tests to qualify and will train at Bainbridge Maryland after recruit training at the local West Franklin Street station.
The marriage of Miss Yvonne Low Thomas to Mr. William Henry Young was held on Saturday September 13 at eight in the evening. The ceremony was led by Reverend Dr. G I Rider at Brace Evangelical United Brethren Church with matron of honor Mrs. Paul Seilhamer and best man Mr. Paul Seifhamer. A reception followed at the V F W Home in Hagerstown. Mrs. Young is a Hagerstown High School graduate, employed by Hagerstown Shoe Company, and is serving in the United States Navy. her husband is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Young of 851 Florida Avenue.
The Market House hosted the opening of the annual flower show by the Hagerstown Dahlia Society drawing a large crowd. Judges were Professor J. B. S. Norton Henry J. Betz and Miss Mary Bester with Charles W. Zahn as superintendent and H. W. Ramsburg as secretary. Various classes awarded top prizes to multiple exhibitors led by Mrs. Polsgrove and Mr. Ramsburg across dozens of dahlia categories including peony ball, collarette, anemone, orchid, pompon and decorative varieties with special distinctions for largest and best in show.
The Willing Workers Class of St. Paul's EVB Church met on September 26 at 7 30 PM in the church auditorium. Mrs C C Hauver read scripture, Leroy Keshler led prayer, and members noted award results for flower and decoration contests. Officers elected include President Nora Ross and first president Frances Moats, with multiple committee chairs named for year ahead.
The article advises pairing frilly blouses with wide skirts, not tailored skirts. It suggests coordinated separates and recommends tailored blouses for simple straight skirts, reserving frilly tops for voluminous, fancy skirts.
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