The Morning Herald from Hagerstown, Maryland • Page 8

COMING HOME TO HAGERSTOWN After 70 Years, Master Baker Turns Off The Ovens By DAN RESH Specie! to Herald ATLANTIC CITY. N.J. David Ernest a a put tle frosling on his last cake Tuesday. In doing so, (he 87 year-old baker who is a native of Hagerstown capped more than 70 years in the business. As the final customer filed from a a Bakery at 4403 Ventor Ave.

Tuesday night, Siangan, a slunlily-biiilt man with a shock of white hair, locked his shop for good and prepared to depart for the city where he was born. His retirement, which begins officially today, is being met with mixed emotions by the master baker, noted, particularly for baking and decorating giant cakes for special occasions. "I'm kind of sorry to he closing up because 1 made so many wonderful friends in this business," Maugan said. Today Maugan, accompanied by his sister and a niece will depart for Hagerstown. They will live at mi Virginia Ave.

with relatives, "I expect to gel back lo At- lanlic City once in a while, hut the visits will probably be few and far between," said a a who will be 88 next March. He distinctly recalls baking and decorating a mammoth 250 pound seven-layer cake to serve 1,000 people. Other highlights of his career include his 15 years of service on an ocean liner, the innumerable cakes he baked lhal were shipped lo cities throughoul the United Stales and the original ideas he conceived for most of his cakes. He once devised a six-foot cake Iree which he employed while working on one of his gigantic cakes. Each iier of the tree held two cakes.

The tree enabled him to bake a graduated cake with a 24-inch top layer. The first tier of cake weighed 100 pounds. Maugan took pride in personally delivering most of his cakes for special occasions. On one such occasion, he drove to Rockefeller Center in New York Cily lo deliver a wedding cake. The bride and groom were so impressed Ihcy inviled him lo slay for Ihe ceremony.

Maugan, who niade cakes for birthdays, christenings and convent anniversaries, preferred floral and art deeoralions bul many times omilted flowers to print a message suiting the celebration. Reared on a fruit a in Hagerstown, Maugan became a baker when the crops failed. When he and his brother were ready to leave for college, an unusual cold spell caused the fruit crops to go tour. Consequently, both boys were forced to forget college and help with family finances. Deciding lo become a baker, Maugan served his apprenlice- ship in his home lown, one of six boys in a bake shop.

He worked seven days a week. His first job was cleaning pots. Laler he moved on to (he bench and learned lo mold bread. Still later Maugan took a job in Washington, D. C.

By (hat lime he had joined the union and was making $16.50 a week for ten-hour days. Before he left Washington- after 13 years he was In charge of 35 men. When he first came lo Atlantic Cily, Maugan worked at the Brighton Holol for seven months. He was Ihen hired as a baker at Scaview Counlry Club where he was employed for three and a half years. To prevent himself "from gelling in a rut," Maugan recalled that he formed a partnership in his own bakery at 721 Atlantic Ave.

But a year later the building was sold and the rent for Ihe shop increased. Maugan moved to a bakery a I 4207 Venlnor Ave. where he slayed for 11 years, until opening the shop he closed Tuesday. Remarkably spry for his years, Maugan's serious handicap It his hearing which, as he puts it, "isn't as sharp as it used to Atlanlic Cily's most recent rcliree feels lhat he still has some happy limes ahead o( him. "My mother lived lo be 94 and my father lived until he was 92," said Maugan.

"I'm going to try to enjoy my retirement as much as 1 can." But you can bet a cruller a doughnut he's going to miss the bakery "biz" when he goes to a wedding and the cake that's cut isn't his Brethren Church Women Planning To Put Some SERRV In Service On a hill overlooking the cases of this rare shopper's habilitalion Vocations SER- SERRV is a part of Ihe mis- quiet Carroll Couniy town of ara se are olivcwood carv- RV for short. sion outreach of New Windsor there is a non- II is more familiarly known, descript basement shop that ln from cly a however, as the International World Service, a department necklaces, brooches and brace- 0 a jt js a a the National i of Churches. In many overseas counlrics, the churches nave encouraged cottage industries sells brass bells from India (or a quarter apiece and letter- Ids of mother-of-pearl with ot ml orld Service price tags you wouldn be- a Ncw Windsor, iicvc. openers carved from ebony by the Wakamba tribe of Kenya that go for 75 cenls each. On Ihe shelves and in the To acquaint Washington Name ot this shop is Sales Counly residenls with this proj- Exchange for Refugee Re- cc Church World Service, members of the Women's Fel- and have established handicraft workshops.

Through The Morning Herald FAMILY SECTION lowship of Hagerstown Church ihese workshops, skilled per- of the Brethren are bringing a miniature International Gift Shop lo Hagerstown on Friday and Salurday. The shop will climax Ihe sons have employmcnl and the chance lo reclaim the a dignity destroyed by poverty. Through Church World Serv- church's week-long observance ice, (he churches endeavor to EIGHT Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1967 of Mission Week. Mrs.

B. K. Fuller and Mrs. R. II.

Zeller, chairmen of the project, explain lhal the two- day shop, to be set up in Ihe A Second Cup By Gloria Dahlhamer locate markets for the handicrafts thus produced. The New Windsor shop is one of them. The ilems carry startlingly low price tags because Ihe church school auditorium off vcnlurc is slri cllv non-profit, S. Mulberry will be a non profit venture. ordered The women have representative items from the New Windsor shop, and will offer them to the public from 10 a.m.

to 4 p.m. bolh days. They don't expect lo make a penny. "We just hope we break While the SERRV workshop at New Windsor has a stock of about 500 different ilems from 25 countries, its miniature counterpart in Hagerstown will have about one-fifth a i amount "We merely want to show county people what Church After angrily flicking the television dial a half-dozen times and coming up with riols, rape and wralh, 1 decided Ihe other night that my kids would have to find a better means of entertainment So 1 dug out the fairy talc books which were the prime entertainment media when I was a kid and elected to give 'em a litlle innocent diversion. Remember the sweet liltle stories a we went to sleep by? They were peopled by giants, and ogres, and witches and one stupid little king who paraded before his subjects in the altogether.

"Little Red Riding Hood" was considered a prclly good tale for the pre-school set when i was a youngster. Remember Red? She went tripping through the lorcst with a basket of cookies and was set upon by a lascivious old wolf, who not only swiped the goodies but gobbled up grandma as well. To cop the crime, the woodsman came along and hacked down the wolf and didn'l even get a reprimand from the SPCA. Another great fable for falling asleep to was "Bluebeard." Now there was a man. Not only did the old boy take eight bonny brides, he slew seven of 'em and hung 'cm up to season like so many sides of beef.

The eighth one, so the story wenl, was just ahoul to gel hers and her brothers came dashing to the rescue and ran the lecherous old fool through with their swords. Remember Snow White? A clear case of attempted poisoning. Sleeping Beauty? The same thingl Rumpel- stiltskin and Rapumel? Kidnappingl Even a and Greiel, that delightful litle a by the Brothers Grimm, had two nasty villainesses who plotted and schemed through a half-dozen pages of dastardly deeds. In the end, each got hers without benefit of trial nor jury, and Hansel and Grctel pilfered a fist-full of gems and rode home on the back of a swan which wasn't even tagged by the Wildlife Service. even," Mrs.

Fuller says with World Service is doing and to a laugh stimulate i interest in and local international gift support of SERRV," Mrs. Fuller explains, admiring a satin waslebasket from Hong Kong. "Of course, it will be nice if we make some money," she adds, lovingly patting a brass shop is an experimental venture by Ihe church ladies to promote lhe SERRV workshop and its program. It was the brainchild of Mrs. Thomas K.

Van Norden. president of the teapot from Korea, "because Women's Fellowship and herself a refugee. then we can help SERRV even more." Barbara Reddig Becomes Bride Of Lamont Mumma St. Paul's Lutheran Church was the scene. Friday, November 3, of thc a i a of Barbara Morrow Reddig and Lamont Bradley a The Rev.

Donald C. Brake performed the 7:30 p.m. rites. The bride is the daughter of A reception followed at the home of the bride's parents. Upon their return from a Irip lo an undisclosed destination, Mr.

and Mrs. a will reside at 53 Broadway. Mrs. a is a 19GG graduate of South Hagerstown High Mr. and Mrs.

John H. Reddig, School and is employed by Mr. a was graduated from North Hagerstown High School in 1964. He is serving wilh the U.S. Army at Ft.

Bragg, N.C. groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert a 613 W. Church St.

The bride appeared in a white suit of imported wood and silk and a shoulder-length tulle veil. She carried a nose- eaemiiri: i 'i nri-irT gay of white carnations and baby roses. Robin Ann Reddig served as maid of honor for her sister. Daniel a brother of the bridegroom, a man. Mrs.

B. K. Fuller and Mrs. R. H.

Zeller, left to right, look over some of the items from SERRV--Sales Exchange for Refugee Rehabilitation Vocations--which will be on display at the Women's Fellowship international gift shop in the Church of the Brethren this weekend. The non-profit shop has been planned to acquaint area people with the work of Church World Service in providing market places for the handicrafts of refugees in 25 overseas countries. PTA Neivs Keedysville Hints From Heloise Personal Mention Tee Off On Housework Dear fleloise: Those litlle wooden tecs you The children of Keedysville School were entertained al a Hallowe'en party by the PTA of the school. Prizes were given to Diana Kline, Cathy Holland. Donna Rowe, Julie Shobe and Shirley Nclz, prettiest; Paula Shobc, Eddie Line, Melinda Eckarl, Brcnda Eckart and Steve Anders, most original: and Mothers who have to have a this report demcnstrated that Charles Clark, Julie Lowery, section operation the number of Cacsarcan sec- CHILD CARE What's A Safe Number Of Caesarean Sections? By WILLIAM C.

CROOK, M.D. Caesarean June Lowery, Suzic Williams about a noss ions is nol necessarily limit- and Sam Shank, funniest, ofien worry about a possmie n( her i weakness of the wall of the uterus (womb) which may occur al the lime of future pregnancies. I heard one obstetri- obstetricians generally mothers that three Caesarean sections are about enough and that more than this does carry a risk of ruplure of Ihe uterus. However, I don't really feel the risk is very great. Quite probably, most mothers, even those who have had scclions, could have as babies as they wanl without worrying too much about this complication." Even so, not bring an obstetrician, I have wondered on occasion just how many Caesarean sections a mother could safely have without undue risk.

Well, in a recent issue of Modern Medicine, i report by Or. Alfred L. Potter of the Providence, R.I., Lying-in Hospital is summariied. Its title: "Cae- screens Galore." ed. This mother wanted her i were Mrs.

Leo Wy- babies, and before each opera- and, Mrs. Kenneth Ellis, Mrs. tion she and her husband in- Homer Reed, Mrs. a sisted that nothing be done to Clark, Mrs. Eldon Kinna.

Mrs. Carol Hihard, Mrs. Ar- lenc Moats and Mrs. Elmer Wyand. unless necessary.

ATTENTION TEEN AGERS: Interested in a health career? Check with your guidance counselor, doctor, hospital administrator or head nurse at your local hospital. They'll be glad to answer your questions and to tell you about some of the fascinating careers In the health field that urgently need more recruits. There arc also a lot of health organizations that send ma- Lincolnshire In observance of American Education Week, November 511, Lincolnshire School Parent- pul a golf ball on arc mar- the sink, veloirs things to have around a They're perfect for reaching tile small, oul-of-the-way corners on a stove, bathtub or shower stalls. Excellent for getting up a a i dropped while canning, a Rum drop from a waxed floor, paint splatters, etc. You can even slip a piece of net over one, and clean jar rims after you can.

They're also great for cleaning under kiddies' fingernails after baths because they're not sharp like most nail cleaners and files. Conic lo i of it, I couldn't run my home without these sturdy liltle do-alls! Mrs. Pete Levisay corners of Ihe shower slall and around the metal edge of She's right as rifiht can be. They're the dooziest. Hcloisc --0-Dear Heloise: Have you ever tried to open a drawer and found that a box or book had somehow jumped to the very top and defies your frantic efforts to pull out that drawer? Save your temper and skinned, pinched fingers.

Run for your pancake turner. It's just perfect to slide in and force down the stubborn box or article. E.B. Dear Hcloisc: Do you realize lhat il takes far fewer muscles to smile than to frown? Remember, a smile is worlh its weight in gold. Yours might last someone a week or two, whereas frowns never last but a few seconds.

And someday you may wish someone would smile back at you. Friend Hello World Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Albert IU.

1, Clear Spring, announce Ihe birth of a son, Brian Kcilh, October 25. Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. A i a Johnny Hammond, Andrews Air Force a Washington, D.C., spent the weekend with his Mrs.

a Hammond, Sharpsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. I.owe have returned to their home in Sharpsburg after va- calioning on Ihe easlern shore.

They were accompanied by Mrs. Grace Fleming of Leesburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Adclphus Tavcnner of Greenbelt. Mrs.

Henry Golden, Hancock, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Nikki Spade, and family in Dorchester, Mass, Mrs. Minnie Bowman and children have returned to their home in Winchester, after visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Ingram, Hancock.

Sandra Riser, 100 is a palient in Room 818, Washington Co. Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Richards and children, Ronnie, Brian, Trisha and Russell 827 W.

Franklin St. and Mrs. Lushbaugh, 816 Washington visited relatives this past weekend in Marietta, Ohio. Storing Before you store a tablecloth in your linen closet, make an identifying mark in an inconspicuous spot on the hem. I keep a roll of bathroom Sweeney, 104 N.

Main tissue by my baby's high- Boonsboro, announce the birlh real "birdie" there! Afler an1 feeding him. Thursday, cuts and friends, November 9. The visitation will take the place of Ihe PTA's regular meeting. Visitation for grades 1, 2 and Ladies, I think she's got a lla for while nt (hcir i ch a Pal rick Andrew, November 3, at the Washington Counly Hospital. Mrs.

Sweeney is the former Sara Ann Zimmerman. a i through my bus- It's more economical than towels and nol scratchy ddcn tcrials free lo students inter- 3 is scheduled from 10 to 11 11, Lincolnshire scnoo! 1'arent- band's a I found a tee paper towels and not sera Teacher Association will spon- ant i lri (1 tf osc trickv nis littlc facc either. sor room visitation for a anl lr th SC tnlij Mrs. Claude McFa. Women's Club To Welcome Neiv Members --0-Dear Hcloisc: Here's how lo make your own contour sheets the easy way.

Put a flat sheet between the Mr. and Mrs. John Rudy, 1104 Oak Hill announce the birth of their first son, Thomas Edwin, October 29, at ested in health careers. These include Thc American Dielelic The A i a Public a.m., and for grades 'I, and 6 from 1 lo 2 p.m. Visitation for kindergarten erslown New members of the Hag- and Ihcir addresses, so that you can wrilc Ihcm for hook- lets, pamphlels and further in- JAns? In (his report, Ir.

Pollcr formation a preparing (old of a graduate nurse who yourself for a career in lhe sion will run 9:30 lo 10:30, and the afternoon session from 1:30 lo 2:30. Thursday. iieaHh The National a 1 a 10 League for Nursing and several others. If you would like a list of these organizations matlrcss and box spring. Bring thc Washington Co.

Hospital, the edges up on top and then Mrs. Jludy is the former pin the an extra to turn ai i Leave leen Brady. Highlighting the event will strength, be demonstrations on how lo wl look llke make burlap and paper flow- slonal crs. Mrs. D.

M. Abercrombie will demonstrate how lo make bur- lap flowers, and Mrs. H. B. Joh but it's really lots easier Shirley Miller.

If you were plagued by dry Habcrkorn will be in charge his a Tr il fo1ks and profes- Athol I.cvisay )-Sounds like an upside-down Mr. and Mrs. J. Douglas Stine, 1606 Cathedral announce the birth of their second child and second son, Christopher John, November 4, at the Washington Co. Hospital.

Mrs. Stine is the former 13 healthy, full-term In- health field, send me a stamp- )ip last winlcr Iry Ihis sugges- of showing how to make paper you'll love Alhol, loo. I make Mr. and Mrs. Michael J.

He- fants delivered by Caesarean c( i se addressed envelope tion from Family Circle Maga- flowers. all my shcels and her bert, 31 E. Irvin announce lection in 18 years. i care of this column. zinc.

Always use a bit of your All members of the club are way Is far easier. weights ranged from 8 (AS many reader questions make-up foundalion inviled to allcnd this second J4 ozs. to 5 ozs. and as possible will be answered your lipstick. Choose one of the coffee of the club year.

--0 8 4 ozs. ihis column. Write in care lipsticks with a creamy form- Mrs. C. J.

Baish Jr. is chair- LETTER OF THUTH The nuthor concluded that of Ihis newspaper.) uta, and reapply il often. man for the event. Dear Heloise; the birlh of Ihcir first child, a Heloise son, Troy Michael, November 5, at the Washington Co. Hospital.

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