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The Morning Herald from Hagerstown, Maryland • Page 12

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MmMusser The Cat's Whiskers Wed Recently Society, Club News, Fashions The Morning Herald TWELVE Hagerstown, Maryland Engaged i 'State Fair' Personals RoiesCasl Pictured is Miss Mary Robison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Robison, Hancock, Whose engagement to Mr. Ray Younk- tr, son of Mr. and also of Hancock, has been announced.

The couple plan a June wedding. Ruritan Club Has Dinner The Ruritan Club met Tuesday evening in the social room of Mount Vernon Reformed Church, where they were served a baked ham dinner, complete with all the trimmings and home-made corn bread, served by the ladies of the church. The club was pleased to entertain as guests a delegation of eight, composed of officers and the board of directors of the new State Line Club, the first of its kind in Pennsylvania, which the local club recently helped to organize. Other guests included Mayor E. C.

Koontz of Sharpsburg; Clarence Smith, Harold Lowe, and Renee Burtner, of Keedysville, making a total attendance of thirty-six, with only two local members absent. The president, William Wells, presided at the meeting. The club decided to hold a public auction at the Keedysville atation on Saturday, June 4, beginning at one o'clock, with Braden King as auctioneer. Livestock, household furnishings and foods will be sold on a commission. The club will gratefully ac- eept donated homemade cakei for the sale.

Attention was called to the Keedysville Little League baseball team's practice, which will be held in the near future on the local diamond. Booster cards soliciting contributions for the the local team were passed out to the club members. Following the business session, I movie on soil conservation was shown by Benny Wagner. Ritchie W. Connor, Coffman Avenue, is a patient at the ti'ni- versity of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore.

Mrs. Margaret iCrowther) Wagner, South Potomac Street, was dischargfd yesterday from Washington County Hospital following an operation. She is recuperating at the home of her mother, Mrs. Edna Light, North Locust Street. Mrs.

Jack Printz, Breathedsville, is a patient at the Washington County Hospital where she underwent an operation Wednesday. Mrs. Mildred M. Ardinger, 904 West Washington Street, and grandson, Roger Shank, 26 Winter Street, has just returned from a month's visit with Mrs. Ardinger's son, Sgt.

Fjrst Class Lewis Ardinger and family, Canal Zone. Mrs, Mildred Herr, of Tilghmanton, is home from the Washington County Hospital where she underwent surgery. Her daughter. Miss Priscilla Herr, nurse at Spring Grove State Hospital, Catonsville, spent a few days with her mother. Miss Nanna Knudsen, of Copenhagen, Denmark, who has been spending the past six months as a trainee at Charlotte-Lee Studio, this city, has left for Albuquerque.

New Mexico, where she will continue her training as an exchange student. Mrs. Ronald C. O'Connor, Jr. and daughter, Mary Helen, of Towson, are spending the week with Mrs.

O'Connor's mother, Mrs. Mary Robertson, 789 South Potomac Street. 5 Mrs. Jane Potter, formerly of 136 Broadway, sailed yesterday aboard the liner United States for Bern, Switzerland, where she will make an extended visit. Mrs.

Lucy Harr, 210 Alexander Street, celebrated her 80th birthday on Tuesday. She received many lovely cards and gifts. Mrs. Victor F. Stine, Fountain Head Heights and Mrs, Edwin F.

Darner, 1404 Oak Hill Avenue, have returned to their homes after spending several days in New York Oily. "State Fair" will be presented May 18 and 19 and from' all indications should provide a fine evcnins of entertainment for theater-goers of the area. The former Broadway hit has Mist Shirley Mae Musser, of Mrs. George Harwood, Brunswick, was married to Glenn E. Moser, son of Hulda E.

Moser, near Middletown, and the late Clark C. Moser. The wedding took place in the Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, near Burkittsville, April 29, at 8 o'clock. The church was decorated with white gladioli, pompons and fern. Reverend Emmert Bittinger, pastor, officiated at the double-ring ceremony in the presence of the immediate families and friends.

Before the ceremony, Miss June Miller, Brunswick, presented an organ recital of traditional nuptial music. The bride was given in mar riage Hy her step-father, George Harwood. She wore a street- length dress of white net over satin, and a shoulder length veil. She carried a white Bible topped with a white orchid. Miss Mary Ellen Carder was maid of honor.

Clark W. Moser was best man for his brother. The bride's mother, Mrs. Harwood. was attired in a navy suit with light blue accessories.

She wore a pink carnation corsage to complete her ensemble. The bridegroom's mother was attired in a dress of medium blue color, to which she added black accessories and a corsage of red car- nations. Immediately following the ceremony, the bridal couple left on a wedding trip to Virginia. For traveling, the bride changed into a light blue suit to which she MRS. HELEN CAMPBELL, 237 Summit Avenue, and "Tiger" are pictured above as the cat pbsed for his formal The cat, only five years old, weighs a husky 32 pounds, something of a record in the cat kingdom.

Mrs. Campbell says "Tiger" is the thoroughbred alley variety, being given to her as a four-week-old kitten. His daily diet consists of raw meat (he won't eat anything a light blue suit cooked) and aU the cake you give him he cat p'oVI eir rC newl 1 has becom, a feline fan of television napping on top of the set until the picture is turned on. Although he somewhat resembles a baby tiger at his Weight, he's not the fighting kind of cat. At the moment, he's playing papa to a brood of kittens deposited on the Campbell doorstep.

MARY ANN HESSON been chosen, as the senior class production at Clear Spring. Now in its fifth week of rehearsal, the cast is shaping up for the 8 p. m. curtain time next Wednesday. Casting has been done by the directors, Mrs.

Joanne Rockwell and Mrs. Jane McCafferty. The play involves an Iowa farm weds will reside at the home of the bridegroom's mother. The new Mrs. Moser is a graduate of Brunswick High School in the class of 1953.

She was also graduated from Strayer's Business College, Washington, D. in 1954, and is employed with the Ralph M. Parsons Company, Frederick. The bridegroom a schools in Jefferson and Middle- town. He is engaged in farming.

IflT, Miss Roberts Is Betrothed Leagi Hello World TRAVEL 42 DAY AIRPLANE TRIP TO EUROPE Leaving July II. Vl.lt toun- trlft. Including and Finland. All (Mti Jl 150.00. Writs: Dr.

Biehmin, GaHytburg Collegt, PC. Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Ruse of Hagerstown, Route 1, announce the birth of a daughter, born May 10, at Washington County Hospital.

The new arrival weighed seven pounds, fifteen and one-half ounces. This is the third child for the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Max Powell, 328 Elizabeth Avenue, announce the birth of an eight pound, seven and one-half ounce son, Max Larry, on Monday, May 9, at the Washington County Hospital.

Mrs. Powell is the former Miss Rhoda Kipe of this city. Mr. and Mrs. James F.

Smith, 428 East Franklin Street, announce the birth of a daughter, Kathy Ann, at the Washington County Hospital on Monday, May 9. Mrs. Smith is the former Miss Elaine Shearer. REGINA REPP family, the Krakes, and their excursion at the state fair. Abel and Mcllissa and their children, Margy and Wayne, comprise the Frake family, each member of which has a spccia! objective to reach at (lie fair.

Cast as Eleanor. a pretty girl friend ol is a --I The finer the quality the more beautiful will your diamond ring. The KeepMkt Certificate and the wordi on the tag are your MturMce of a "guaranteed regittered fern," in any ttyle or $100.00 Wedding Ring $10.00 CAN MY MOM, Mff CAN 1 A MNR MAMOMO iWM YHAM A KCWMKI 11 H. Jonathan Ik JOHNNY MCCARTY Ann Hesson. The play casts Eleanor as a college girl, whose year away from home has somewhat changed her outlook.

Emily Mason, another pretty 17-yeRr-old whom Wayne meets St. Mary's jue Has Dinner Here Members of St. Mary's Bowling League- staged their annual end-of-the-season banquet recently at the Terrace Restaurant, with 56 members and guests attending. A short business meeting preceded the dinner, and the following new officers were elected: President. Francis C.

Stoner; vice-president, Ronald Keller; statistician. Jack Weaver; treasurer, Frances I. Storfer. A fried chicken dinner was served following the invocation by the Rev. Fr.

Charles Daiisch. Rev. Fr. Robert Passarslli was also a guest. The tables were beautifully decorated with center arrangements of gladioli and carnations and with potted plants.

John Helmer served as toastmaster for the event and awarded the outgoing treasurer and statistician, Kay LaFata and Jack Weaver, gifts in appreciation of their service to the league during the past season. Cash awards for individual and team prizes were awarded as follows: High average, men, John Helmer, 111.77: high average, women, Martha Martin, 97.79: high single, men, Joe Hennehercer, 159: high single, women, Dot Cover, 129; high three games, men, Dick Burger, 405; high three gsmes, women, Doris Horst, 340; high team, Plymouth, captained by Joe Henneberger; second high team, Ford, captained by John Helmer; high team set, Plymouth, 1699, and high team single, Plymouth, 631. Perfect attendance awards were given to 23 members. Door prizes were awarded at the conclusion of the program. at the fair, will he.

portrayed by Regina Repp. Miss Repp will play the role of a sophisticated young lady to whom state fairs are "old hat." Also cast in one of the lead roles is Johnny McCarty, who will be seen as Pat Gilbert, young newspaper columnist. The role of Gilbert calls for a happy-go-lucky young man whose principal interest is always in having a good time today. Tickets for the play may be purchased from members of the senior class or at the door on both nights of the performance. Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Roberts, 41 Charles Street, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Josephine E. Roberts, to Mr. Donald E. Custer, son of Jt MISS JOSEPHINE ROBERTS Mr.

and Mrs. William Custer, Forrest Drive. Miss Roberts is a student at Hagerstown High Schoor. Mr. Custer, a graduate of Hagerstown High School in the class of 1950, was discharged from the United States Air Force on January 11.

He is now employed by Jamison Cold Storage Door Com- Montsarada Grange Meets The regular meeting of Mont- sarada Grange was held on Tuesday evening at Fairplay Fire Hall, with Worthy Master Jacob D. Scheller presiding. Montsarada Grange will attend church service this Sunday at 7:30 p. m. at Leitersburg Lutheran Church.

The Montsarada members will join with members of Leitersburg Grange to attend the church services in a body. An all day Pomona meeting will be held on May 28, at Potomac Valley Grange. The program was in charge of the worthy lecturer, s. Schmidt, who had as her guost speaker, Don Kaylor, exchange teacher to New Zealand, who delivered a fine address. Mr.

Kaylor showed films which he took while abroad. A poem was presented by Mrs. Robert Schmidt, followed by group singing by the members. The next meeting will be held May 24, at 8 p. m.

The meeting, a patriotic meeting, will be conducted by the worthy lecturer, Mrs. Robert Schmidt. BANK WITH SAMPLES 38 At Banquet Of Ministers The Minister's Association of the Maryland and Virginia Eldership of the Churches of God, with their husbands as guests, held their annual banquet in the social room of the First Church of God, Summit Avenue, on Monday, May 9. The banquet took place at seven o'clock. The room was beautifully decorated with baskets and bowls of flowers.

The tables were lovely with a center crystal bowl of red and white carnations and small bowls of the same flowers on the tide tables. Candles and place favors carried out the color scheme of red and white. A delicious full course turkey dinner was served by the ladies of the church, to thirty-eight ministers, wives and guests. The group sang "He Lives and "Some Golden Daybreak." The table blessing was given by the Rev. James Reese of South Mountain, Pennsylvania.

The Scripture was read by Mrs. Joel Cock, Westminster, from 2nd Corinthians 6:14, and Ephesians Rev. Mrs. Hazel I. Beard, Hagerstown, offered prayer.

Greetings were extended by the president, Mrs. Clair E. Ebersole of Indian Springs. Rev. W.

F. Murray, Big Pool, offered special prayer for Mrs. C. 0. Sullivan, secretary-treasurer of the association, who is a patient at Johns Hopkins University Hospital.

Flowers and cards will be sent to Mrs. Sullivan from the entire group. Mrs. Joel Cock, Mrs. C.

O. Sullivan and Mrs. H. C. Gonso were the program committee.

The highlight of the evening was the address by Mrs. Gratton Mason, Hagerstown, who spoke on "Life." Mrs. Mason said life is not measured 'by length of days, nor by mere happiness, nor yet by possessions, but life to make its fullest impact upon the world, is measured by growth and vision. The closing prayer was given Clear Spring Club Meets The Clear Spring Club studied lighting during meeting home of Mrs. William CohUp Mrs.

John Corbett, presided at the meeting. Mrs Ardath Slouffer, home- demonstration agent, gave demonstration on proper lighting the hnme, explaining to the how light is measured by the foor candle. In her talk, she said that 20-40 foot candles are required for reading; 1M for sewing on dark fabric; 40 for work in kitchen, and 5-10 for general lighting. The demonstration agent reu. ommended three-way limps for home use and for study Jot children.

Mrs. Charles Clopper, mime chairman, introduced "Wildwood Flowers" as study song for month. She told the group that it was written by Dr. piwell Maj son, Boston, who later known as "the father of publie school music." Mrs. Clopper and Mrs.

Stanley Whitson sang the- song as a duet. Miss Nora Newkirk, health chairman, conducted a quiz on heart care. Mrs. Clopper, Short Course chairman, gave a talk on the Short Course at the University of Maryland next month, and the club elected Mrs. William Cohill a delegate.

Mrs. Stouffer also announced plans for a course in public speaking scheduled in the near future at the home demonstration" office. Guests at the meeting Mrs. David Brewer and Mn. Harry Bain.

Refreshments were served by the hostess and co-hostess, Leo Cohill. The June meeting will be hem at the home of Mrs. Raymond Gearhart. by the Rev. Harold Beck of Mercersburg.

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