Social Notes Highlights Marriages And Visits In Hagerstown Area
Miss Ola Ashby wed Mr Ralph Bill on December 2 at Virginia Avenue Baptist Church in Hagerstown. The couple reside at the groom’s home. he works in the Farm Bureau egg department. Mildred Ashby tied with Mr Raymond Boyd also on December 2 in the same church. he served eight years in the Army with three to go. Mrs Boyd will live with her uncle and aunt Maynard Orndorff. Virginia Johnson returns to New York after visiting her parents and aunt. Charles Braithwaite recovers well from recent operation in Winchester St. Alice Groves hosts Mrs Bertie Miller of Baltimore. R O Fitch returns from Kentucky to his home. Eustace Florance III spending weekend in Washington. Jennie Flowers visits Clarke County friends. Mr and Mrs Witte announce birth of daughter Kathleen Elizabeth on Nov 12. Mrs Witte is former Miss Morrison of Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Ashby
Howard Ashby
Brucetown
Virginia Ave
Shagerstown
Ralph Bill
J.O. Billmyer
Woodland Ave
Farm Bureau
Mildred Ashby
Raymond Boyd
Woodstock Lane
Virginia Ave. Baptist Church
Hagerstown
Boyd
Maynard Orndorff
Orchard Ave
Garden Club Christmas Party Kicks Off Local Notices
The Lord Fairfax Garden club meets at Mrs. John W. Riley Sr home 124 W Piccadilly St 2 30 p m Tuesday for a Christmas party with Christmas arrangements exhibit The Old Fredericktown Garden club gathers Harold Brown home 3 30 p m Dec 8 for a Christmas decorations exhibit at home The Sacred Heart Parish council of the National Council of Catholic Women holds its regular monthly meeting 8 p m Monday all parish women invited The Comrade and Margaret Collins Denny Bible classes Bradock St Methodist church meet 9 45 a m tomorrow in the Assembly room Mrs A C Long leads devotions There is special music Mrs J W Rosenberger presents the lesson All members urged to attend Subsequently question and answer on UN veto reform cites amendment processes for the United Nations Charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Fairfax Garden Club
John W. Riley Sr
W. Piccadilly St
Fredericktown
Gar Club
Harold Brown
Sacred Heart
National Council of Catholic Women
Margaret Collins Denny
Braddock St. Methodist Church
A. C. Long
J. W. Rosenberger
United Nations
Security Council
Lions
Sarah Zane
Exchange Club of Control
Dr. Slavin
Moose Club
Rebekah Lodge
Ioofall
Calendar of Events for December Weekdays
Monday December 6 events include Womens Auxiliary at nurses home Chanters at Market Street Methodist Church. Tuesday December 7 Lions luncheon at Sarah Zane and club meetings at various homes and offices. Wednesday December 8 Kiwanis and Elks gatherings plus Municipal Band at Rouss Hall.
Births Spark Paris Bayard and Bellview Families
Birth notices report three new girls: to Mr. and Mrs. John Roger Gibson of Paris and former Miss Lucia Thomp. to Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Shepherd of Bayard Virginia and former Miss Audrey Tumblin. to Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Ritter of Bellview Ave and former Miss Peggy Carson.
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John Roger Gibson
Paris
Calvin Shepherd
Bayard
Montague Junior Choir Air Date By WMNC
The Montague Avenue Methodist Church junior choir will perform on WMNC at 7 30 p m Tuesday under Mrs Vance Whittaker with 20 girls ages nine to 13 who have sung here for four years They will sing Back of the Clouds and The Galilean Call Other programs are set for December 14 and 21.
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Montague Ave. Methodist Church
WMNC
Vance Whittaker
Montague Ave
Nancy Dellinger
Sandra Whittaker
Betty Layman
Patsy Anderson
Amelie
Shirley Curl
Shirley Sibert
Betty Lee Myers
Patsy Hillyard
Barbara Himelright
Peggy Markley
Peggy Kines
Jeanne Kines
Shirley Bolton
Judy Burke
John Billmyer
Glenn Whittaker
Bobby Layman
Kenneth Place
Ronnie Bowers
Measles Hits Dozen At John Kerr School
About a dozen pupils were absent from John Kerr School due to measles. Principal Lola Moore expressed hope it is not an epidemic, noting varying illnesses in elementary schools and generally good attendance this year.
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John Kerr School
Lola Moore
Wolf Packs Scatters Large Lap Reindeer Herd in Sweden
In Lapland Sweden about 3000 reindeer were scattered by roughly 40 wolves. The Laps could muster only 400 animals after the attack, with many killed or wounded. Wolves have claimed between 500 and 600 reindeer this year, complicating the herders’ efforts to regroup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Lapa
Sweden
Bisbee Deportations of 1917 Strike in Arizona
In July 1917 a Bisbee District miners strike affected over 15,000 workers. About 2,000 deputized men seized 1,186 people, mainly strikers, arresting storekeepers and bystanders, loading them into box cars and shipping them to a desert near Hermanas, New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbee
Arizona
Hermanas
N. Mex
Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs. Roy Larrick
A surprise birthday party was held Wednesday night at 367 E Piccadilly St in honor of Mrs. Roy A Larrick. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Sirbaugh Mr and Mrs Canby Shanholtz Mr and Mrs Lon Carpenter Mr and Mrs Arthur LaFollette Mrs Basil Cooper Mrs Millie Bowman Retta Larrick Bertha Boyce Beall Line Helen Miller and Roy Larrick.
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Roy A. Larrick
E. Piccadilly St
Carl W. Sirbaugh
Canby Shanholtz
Lon G. Carpenter
Arthur LaFollette
Basil F. Cooper
Millie J. Bowman
Retta Larrick
Bertha Boyce
Beall Line
Helen Miller
Roy Larrick
Women in Finland Progress in Politics
Helsinki reports women gained ground in parliament and government since the war. In the summer elections women won 24 of 200 seats and Lilja Leivo-Larsson became vice minister of social affairs. Earlier totals were 17 seats in 1945 and 16 in 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsinki
Finland
Lilja Leivo-Larsson
In-laws Swapped Making All Happy at Hendon
In suburban Hendon ninety six young couples swap homes to live with new in laws until they find permanent housing. Organizer W F Gow says the plan keeps couples happy as independent tenants with less friction from mothers in law and better furniture care. The article notes South American ideas about herd mixing and mentions ostrich with zebras and antelopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hendon
W. F. Gow
Hone Oddams Juniors Pattern T4615 Offers Winter to Spring Wear
Promote junior Miss sewing pattern T4615 with wing collar cutaway peplum back pleat skirt and easy sew instructions. Includes sizes 11 13 15 17 with yardage note for size 13 258 yards 54 inch fabric and special handling charge of 30 cents plus 15 cent pattern book offer from Winchester Star Pattern Dept New York.
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Winchester Star
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Car Production Returns To High Gear In 1948 Output
Detroit reports U S factories built about 118000 cars and trucks this week as Buick Cadillac and Oldsmobile 1949 models roll out. Chrysler maintains lead over Ford while GM prepares new model unveilings and price hikes. total 1948 output faces a near 5.3 million forecast, second only to 1929 peak.
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Detroit
Chevrolet
United States
Ward
Automotive
Automotive News
Buick
Cadillac
Oldsmobile
General Motors
New York
Pontiac
Nash
Packard
Chrysler
Ford
de Soto
Dodge
Plymouth
Mayer Bride Free Photographers in Arizona Wedding
Movie magnate Louis B. Mayer and Mrs. Lorena Danker wed today in Yuma Arizona as reporters and photographers chased the couple from hotel to sheriff’s office. Justice of the Peace R H Lutes officiated in the sheriff’s office with a courthouse jail yard scene noted.
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Yuma
Ariz
Louis B. Mayer
Lorena Danker
Justice of the Peace
R. H. Lutes
J. A. Beard
Judge Lutes
Yuman County
White Cousins Given 45 Year Sentences in Rape Case
In Elmore County Alabama an all white jury sentenced 21 year old Jack Oliver to 45 years for raping two African American women. Oliver pleaded guilty and accepted a sentence equal to his cousin John G Howard Jr who earlier received 45 years. The prosecution urged the jury to show a Negro could receive justice in Alabama courts.
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Wetumpka
Ala
Elmore County
Juyr
Jack Oliver
John G. Howard Jr
Oliver
Alabama
Decision Pleases Negro Teachers in Virginia
Richmond reporting that Virginia Teachers Assn official J Rupert Picott says the U S Appellate Court ruling in the Chesterfield county school board pay discrimination case confirms progress toward equal pay. He notes a long effort since 1937 with ties back to about 1941 to secure democracy in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia Teachers Assn
U. S
Chesterfield County
Exchange Luncheon To Hear Admiral Mumma Speaker
The Exchange club of Winchester will hold a luncheon at 12 15 p m Tuesday at the George Washington hotel. Retired Admiral Morton Mumma USN will be guest speaker, introduced by Dr Leon Slavin, program committee chairman.
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The
Exchange Club of
Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Morton Mumma
USN Ret
Leon Slavin
Health Service Abused Says Bevan Warns Sparing Use
Health Minister Ane Bevan tells Britons to use the national health service sparingly to prevent strain on the system. He cites the medical insurance program started last summer and warns it may break down if overused, urging intelligent and prudent use while noting initial high demand should ease to a proper level.
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Folkestone
Eng
Ane Bevan
Peoper
National Heath Service
Lesson In English by W. L. Gordon
A compact English lesson outlining correct usage pronunciation spelling and word study. It defines discerner a keen observer and discriminator and highlights common misuses emphasizing vocabulary growth with daily practice.
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W. L. Gordon
Clarendon
Toby jug said to be effigy of Toby Philpot legend
The toby jug is described as an effigy of Toby Philpot a legendary bon vivant. Early European records note Bottcher of Saxony as maker around 1708 with jugs in gay colors and faces that range from leering to genial.
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Toby
N. M
Toby Philpot
Bottcher
Saxony
Centerpiece precision in table setting at dinner
In etiquette guidance Roberta Lee advises placing the center te in exact center and aligning guests opposite each other. Guests should thank the hostess with a polite farewell line such as I have had a very enjoyable evening. A man should introduce his wife as My wife to acquaintances.
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Fairmont Ave
Charles Braithwaite
N. Braddock St
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Baltimore
N. Loudoun St
Bertie Miller
R. O. Fitch
Kentucky
Brad St
Louisville
Eustace Florance
Washington
Washington St
Jennie Flowers
Clarke County
Club
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Plone
Womens Auxiliary
Winchester Hospital
Market St. Methodist Church
Kiwanis Club
Frederickstown
Elks Club
Municipal Band
Rouss Hall
Montague
By Hone Oddams
Anne Adams
Iron Lung
Celia Surovsky
Boston
Tujunga
Calif
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Mais
Oui
Richard Hudnut
Yankee
Gemey
Gaunt
GIVE
Colonial Beauty Shop
Bevan
Donna Collwell
Ethel Hueston
Donna
Mark Banister
MD Pbbout
Warrane
Evening Star
Roberta Lee
Christmas Club
Christmas Club Corp
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Mervel W. Adams Plumbing
N. Cameron ST
Loudoun RD
Marshall Field
KENT
Cather
South Braddock & Wolfe Sts
Florida
Poz
Park Ave
Lockhart
Timberlake
Titan Berm
the New Speidel Golden Templar
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Edward YB. Capper
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