Social and Personal Notes From Washington and Baltimore
Local society notes list visitors and travels among Washington and Baltimore residents, including Mrs James S Webb of Virginia Avenue at a Belvedere board meeting, Mrs Walter Byron Stehl visiting relatives, and Mrs Emma Beachley’s return from Catonsville. Also noted are enlistment news, family visits, and a birth announcement for J Edward Powell Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 5. Webb
Virginia
Avenue
Baltimore
State Division of
United, Daughters of Confederacy
Belvedere Hotel
Walter’ Byron Stehl
South Prospect Street
J. Edward Powell
Funkstown
J. Edward Powell, Jr
Four Exhibitions At Washington County Art Museum In April
The Washington County Art Museum opens April with four exhibitions. Portraits by Nicholas Richard Brewer, landscapes of Washington County by Alonzo Ritter, and California scenes by Maurice Braun of Point Loma, Calif, plus a held over wood block prints collection. Braun’s Sierra Nevada paintings lead the display with Brewer in the south gallery, Ritter in the north, and Braun in the lecture hall. A formal reception tonight at 8:30 p.m. inaugurates the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Art Museum
Nicholas Richard Brewer
Washington
Alonzo Ritter
California
Maurice. Braun
Point ‘Lora
Calif
Maurice Braun
Brewer
Kitty
Mrs Braun
Mrs Usilton Aids Invalids At Craft Mart Sale
A photo in the Sunday Baltimore American shows Mrs Preston Usilton inspecting handicraft novelties for sale to aid handicapped residents. The sale, on the third floor of Hockschild Kotn Co, is sponsored by the Council of Jewish Women. Mrs Usilton leads volunteers and is the former Ruth Branin, daughter of Dr and Mrs C N Branin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Usilton
Craft Mart
Baltimore
Baltimore American
Hockschild Kotn and Co
Council
Usilton
Ruth Branin
C. N. Branin
Terrace Court Apartments
Play Night Observed by Halfway PTA at School
An enjoyable meeting of the Halfway Parent Teachers Association featured Play Night at Halfway School. Officers were elected for the coming year, with Mrs. Charles Spielman as president and Mrs. Paul Penner as vice president. The event showcased new slide and sandbox built by the school woodwork and sheet metal departments. A Y M C A official, Mr. Harry Wolfe, spoke on the value of supervised play and balanced life. Hazel Fridinger led games. a painting by Bartolome Esteban Murillo was discussed. Naomi Coffman’s room won the attendance banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halfway Parent Teachers’ Association
Charles Spielman
Paul Penner
John C. Long
Robert Bowman
George W. Gustafsson
Harry E. Wolfe
Mr. Wolf
Russell
E. Hicks
Wolfe
Mies Hazel Fridinger
Bartolme’ Esteban Murillo
Washington County
Beauty Hint for Helen Freeman Actress
Wash the face thoroughly, then massage olive oil into pores and wipe away surplus with cleansing tissue. In the morning cover the face with beaten egg white until dry, then scrub gently with ice dipped in salt to leave the face smooth and firm for a powder base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Freeman
Actreas
Surprise Party Honors Mrs Hammond at Sharpsburg Home
A surprise birthday gathering for Mrs. Frank Hammond on Sharpsburg Pike brought together friends including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hammond, Edgar C. Miller, Hazel Hartranft, Virginia Poole, Elva Myers, and Blanche Grimes among others. The guest of honor received many attractive gifts. ENTERTAINS CLUB: Miss Calethe Wagner hosted a bridge gathering at 129 Broadway with a yellow and green theme. Guests included Louise Funk, Nell Martin, Virginia Keller, Almeda Barr, Betty Roulette, and several club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hammond
Sharpsburg Pike
Edgar C. Miller
Fred Myers
Claude Davis
Donnie
Mary and
Ann Bear
Ruth
Nell Kesselring
Hazel Hartranft
Virginia Poole
Elva Myers
Margaret Gilbert
Blanche Grimes
Blanche Schwinger
Caleethe- Wagner
Broadway
Louise Funk
Nell Martin
Virginia Keller
Almeda Barr
Betty Roulette
Carl Trager
T. A. Chappelear
Orville Myers
Robert Conrad
Harold Helm
Thurman Lindsey
Arts Letters Meets Reports World Ports Talked
Mrs Lynn K Brumbaugh spoke on Southampton England in connection with Parts of the World at the Arts and Letters Club meeting yesterday at the Women’s Club. Mrs Charles M Danzer spoke on Charleston South Carolina and Mrs Harold Hoff man on Seattle Washington the north of the Westward Empire. All three ports were described interestingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arts-Letters
Lynn K. Brumbaugh
Southampton
Eng
Arts and Letters Club
Women’s Club
Charles M. Danzer
Charleston
S. C
Harold Hoffman
Seattle
Wash
Day with Nature Inspires Treble Diet Club Program
In the Alexander Hotel ballroom yesterday afternoon the Treble Diet Club presented A Day with Nature with light and airy selections. Highlights included Miriam Kirk's Welcome Sweet Spring and Consider the Lilies by Mrs. T. M. Wertz. other performances featured Washburns fluttering birds and I Listen to the Trill in Golden Throat. Easter music is planned for April 17 at Mrs. George Funkhouser's Terrace home at 3:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Hotel
Treble Diet Club
Miriam Kirk
T. ™. Wertz
Theophora Humelsine
Crown Diehl
Robert Brindle
John Zentmyer
Eva Shhulenberger
Eleanor, Groh
Hal Kearns
George Funkhouser
Terrace
What New York Is Wearing What New York Is Wearing
A spring fashion feature highlights crepe silk frocks in navy and white with detachable white organdie collars. It notes Pattern No 2556 for multiple sizes and prices patterns at 15 cents, book at 10 cents, and promotes a new Spring Fashion Magazine of 48 pages with beauty, dressmaking, and styling articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Johnston
New York University
Savanta
Miss Johnston
New York City
Lion Magazine
Fashion Department
Birthday Party in Honor of Two Mrs E G Shook and Mrs Dallas Mowdy
A surprise birthday event honored Mrs E G Shook of Concord street and her sister Mrs Dallas Mowdy of Edgemont. Guests from the city included Mr and Mrs Edward Manahan Mr and Mrs Harry Kuhn and daughters Adella and June and numerous relatives. String music was provided by Melvin Ward Richard Alers Fred Cassidy Harry Kritz and Paul Shook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.G. Shook
Concord Street
Shook
Dallas Mowdy
Edgemont
Edward Manahan
Harry Kuhn
Adella
June
George, Lingbaugh
S. H. Hartman
Ethel
Orville Lane
Harry Miller
Harry
Fred Cassidy
Fred
E. G. Shook
Paul
Ray
Dora
Walter
Melvin Ward
Richard Alers
City
Edward Bachtell
Robert McClay
Ernest
Robert
Anna
Helen
Harry Kritz
Paul Shook
Birthday Supper for Peggy Scheck’s Twelfth Birthday
Miss Peggy Scheck daughter of Mr and Mrs George F Scheck 11 Forest Drive celebrated her twelfth birthday Saturday evening entertaining a few friends at supper and games. Guests included Misses Anna Mae Danzer Sally Ann Hardinge Kitsy Blair Helena Mitchell Julia Kohler Patsy Mullendore Jean Hodges Ann Foreman and Bud Scheck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Scheck
George F. Scheck
Forest Drive
Anna Mae Danzer
Sally Ann Hardinge
Kitsy Blair
Helena Mitchell
Julia Kohler
Patsy Mullendore
Jean Hodges
Ann Foreman
Bud Scheck
Bible Class Meeting Highlights Boy Scout and Church Ties
Ernest H. Nichols explained Boy Scout work and its links to church activities at the Men’s Bible Class of St. Paul’s United Brethren Sunday school. Rev. Dr. F. Berry Plummer and H. J. Smith spoke on class and current conditions. Clarence Harbaugh led class talks. Palm Sunday and Easter were noted for welcoming new church fellowship. A musical program featured solos by Savilla Cochenuor and E. J. Phillips with accompanist Mrs. Henry Holzapfel Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest H. Nichols
St. Paul’s
United Brethren
Nichols
F. Berry Plummer
H. J. Smith
Clarence Harbaugh
Plummer
Robert Schumann
County Homemakers Clubs Plan Spring Meetings
Downsville Homemakers Club hosts Miss Mamie Long and project demonstrators on buying methods to boost family income. Other clubs hold 4-H meetings, and the Homemakers Council spring gathering at Downsville Christian Church features lectures by Miss Margaret Buley and Prof. Richardson with choir and council participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downsville Homemakers’ Club
Mamie Long
Fred Cline
Katie Bitner
D. K. Poole
Harry Dorsey
George Moser
Huyetts Homemakers’ Club
Dorsey
Moss Elliott
Norbert Gagnon
Funkstown
Chapel Woods
Homemakers' Council
Downsvvville Christian Church
Margaret Buley
Grayson Steffey
Williamsport Club
Richardson
University of Maryland
Homemakers’ Chorus
4-H Council
Fourth Lecture Before Current Events Club Held Thursday
The fourth lecture by Mrs. John Howard is scheduled for Thursday at 3 15 PM at the Women's Club. Current Event and Women's Club members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Howard
Fechner Heads Relief Project
Washington April 3 A union labor leader Robert Fechner of Massachusetts was chosen by President Roosevelt to direct the forest conservation and unemployment relief program He will coordinate functions of the War Agriculture Interior and Labor Departments to move the unemployed into work within a week Fechner is vice president of the International Association of Machinists
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert Fechner
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Fechner
International Association of Machinists
War, Agriculture, Interior and Labor Departments
Dear Betty Brainerd Advice Letter on Romantic Trust
A senior girl asks how to handle a boyfriend who dated her best friend while still claiming love and a future marriage. Betty Brainerd advises against jealousy, suggests observing the friend's character, and recommends staying friendly without spying, with patience and clear boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Brainerd
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Emma Beachley
Randolph Avenue
L. C. Storm
Robert Rohrer
First Street, Save
Robert, Jr
United States
Army
Panama
Fort Slocum
N. Y
T Andrew's
Middletown
G. E. Wolfe
Anne’s
Smithsboro
William G. Beck
Oak Hill ‘Avenue
A. F. Thumma
Edgar White
Frances’ Herbert
Williamsport
Bilie Martin
End
Roberts. Martin
Lincoln Avenue
Washington County Hospital
Clarence Daxhott
Ashland
Ofc
J. Ne Sensenbi
Summit Avénue
Russell Dayhoff
Akron
Dayhoff
Philadelphia
Etta. Oden
York
Sensenbaugh
Jack"d. Cassett
Woodland Way
Sit In
Harrisburg
Catherine Sprecher
Maryland College For Women
Lutherville
Virginia Avenue
Ralph Highbarger
Middle Atlantic States
American Optometric Association
Pennsylvania
Frederick Hill
Freddie
Winchester
John Long
Lakewood
N.J
Lester Staley
Fairplay
Thurmont
Raymond G. Desmond
U. S
Joseph F. Desmond
West Washington Street
Desmond
China
J. T. Rowan
Cumberland
Ruth Dotterer
Chicago
Washington St
Sauer Kraut
Ib. Tx
Ib. Tv
Hb. Oy
L & B-Hat
East Washington
Kline Bros. Best
Brewer, Ritter and
Braun
Museum
Mrs. Usilton
Halfway Association
Treble Cief
Sesseey
Senne Eeseterennes Street
Steemew. Tate
New York
Helen Williams
Daily Mail
Fashion Dept
Hagerstown Mail
Fifth Avenue
Vas
WU. B. Church
Betty. Brainerd
East 45Th St
United Dollar Store Public Square
LARM
Potomac St
Nicodemus National Bank of
Hagerstown
Armstrong Quaker
Quaker
Axminster
Amer Oriental
Enamel
Miller’s
S. Potomac
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