The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-04-06
Sn1ithsburg News

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The Rev. Robert E. Hook has been
named pastor of the Smithsburg
Lutheran parish Reverend Hook
replaces the Rev. Francis r. Bell,
who accepted call to st. Pauls Luz
theran Church in Littitz, Pa, after
serving the Smithsburg charge for
five years.
The new pastor is in his final year
at Gettysburg Theological Seminary
and will graduate in May. He will
assume bis duties here in early June.
His parish comprises Trinity Smiths
burg, st. Pauls-Greensburg, and Mt
Moriah-Foxville.
Until the time the new pastor of
ficially takes over his duties, the
parish is being served by various
ministers and theological students
named by the synod president.
Albert L. Hauver, one of the old
est residents of the Smithsburg sec
ton, died Wednesday morning,
March 20, at his home near Foxville
He was in his 9th year. The farm
on which he lived was part of a
1000-acre tract that was originally
given to the Hauver family by one of
the Lords Baltimore.
Mr.. Hauver was lifelong mem
Der of the Mt. Moriah Lutheran
Church. He was faithful in his at
tendance and served many years as
Sunday School Superintendent, and
as member of the Church Coun-
Gil.
He is survived by: three sons, Her
man l., Foxville; Stanley E.,
Smithsburg; and Paul A, Madison,
Wis; six grandchildren and five
great grandchildren
Clyde o. Smith is in the Washing
ton County Hospital under .observa-
ton. We are all hoping for speedy
return to the "ole burg"
Smithsburg is on the map, as well
as the "big" cities, as the census
enumerators have started their work
here. Please be patient as they have
four-pound portfolios to carry, many
steps to make and many questions
to ask in their few weeks work.
Good luck to all concerned.
Much warmer weather and more
Recreation Club members will be
needed to make the few improve
ments and modernized field for the
Smithsburg baseball team than APP
peared at the grounds on Saturday.
Here's hoping for warmer weather
and plenty of help.
Mr.. Walter Sleaman is a patient
at the Waynesboro Hospital.
The Mary and Martha Sunday
School Class of Trinity Lutheran
Church held its regular monthly
meeting on Friday night at the home
of Mrs. Raymond Gardenhour, with
Mrs. John A. Martin as joint host
ess The meeting was called to or
der by the president, Mrs. Vera
Ridenour. Mrs. Frances Reynolds
conducted an hour of devotion ir
keeping with the Lenten season, af-
ter which a business meeting was
held During the social period de-
licious refreshments were served.
George Bushey, a student of Car
negie Tech, Pittsburg, is spending
his spring vacation at the home OF
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George
Bushey, Cavetown.
Mr.. Robert Kinsey is confined to
his home with the grippe. Here's
wishing him speedy recovery.
Miss Mary Susan Rinehart ano
Miss Betty L. Bachtell have returned
to Western Maryland College, West
minister, after spending their spring
vacation at their homes in Smiths
burg. - 7a%
busy getting their Minstrel Show
4 bury getting their Minstrel Show
4 arranged and planned. The Show
will be given on April IS and IA in
the Smithsburg High School Audi
forum. The plans include a baby
show, amateurs, Contests and other
i features. Watch the papers for more
information
4 On Saturday Anri1 Tho Rev