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The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1939

Page

5

Olive Dillon Is Chosen Princess in Shenandoah Apple Blossom

Announcement by Tom Baldridge names Martha Olive Dillon as representative of the Maryland Horticultural Society in the Court of Queen Shenandoah XVI. Dillon, a Birmingham School graduate and daughter of R. S. Dillon of Hancock, Md., competes with Genevieve Garner of Virginia and Frances Louise Trimble of Martinsburg, W. Va., for court honors at Winchester during the festival.

Tom Baldridge G. William Gardenhour Smithsburg Maryland Horticultural Society Martha Olive Dillon Northern Virginia Winchester Dillon Birmingham School Grier School King-Smith Studio School Washington, D. C R. S. Dilton Hancock, Md Maryland Shenandoah XVI Genevieve Garner John Nan Martinsburg Shepherd State Teachers College Shepherd State

Keedysville W C T U Discusses Displaying Our Goods

Twenty two members of the Keedysville W C T U met at Mrs M B Thomas home to discuss the theme Displaying Our Goods. Devotional talks were led by Ada Geeling Howard Burtner and Rev C M Sparrow. Mertie Poffenberger spoke on W C T U principles including total abstinence and home refinement. Fannie Huntzberry Esta Clapper Emma Baker directed demonstrations of Christian Citizenship and temperance literature. A temperance playlet and a color demonstration highlighted the event with Easter refreshments. Two new members joined the campaign by meeting attendance. Donations were sent to G H Sprecher county director for Soldiers and Sailors in Maryland.

Keedysville Woman’s Christian Temperance Union M. B. Thomas Ada Geeling Howard Burtner C. M. Sparrow Mertie Poffenberger Fannie Huntzberry Esta Clapper Emma Baker Rachel Scheller Esta Clopper Mary Nico Emma, Green Oliver Remsburg Mary Rowe Louise Eavoy G. H. Sprecher Soldiers and Sailors Maryland Jeannette Mallitien Baltimore

Mary and Martha class meets for teacher Mrs Mummert birthday

The Mary and Martha class of the Church of God held its monthly meeting at the home of teacher Mrs Mary Mummert to celebrate her birthday. Refreshments were served to attendees including Anna Barr Frances Shank Florence Kersh ner Esta Groff Dottie Grams Alice Palmer Nellie Cutshaw Grace Nichols Marie Barnes Catherine Myers Mildred Reynolds Anna Mary Shaffer Kya Smith Mildred Lapole Elya Crum Carlotta Masser Lucy Sanders Anna Weber Irene Palmer Lillian Shan holtz Irene Armstrong Quve Grams Mary Barr Mrs Good Mrs aA Strickler Mrs Mildred Byrd Mrs Alsip and Mrs Irene Lowman.

Mary and Martha Church of God Mary Mummert Mrs.Mummert Anna Barr Frances Shank Florence Kershner Esta Groff Dottie Grams Alice Palmer Nellie Cutshaw Grace Nichols Marie Barnes Catherine Myers Mildred Reynolds Anna Mary Shaffer Kya Smith Mildred Lapole Elya Crum Carlotta Masser Lucy Sanders Anna Weber Irene Palmer Lillian Shanholtz Irene Armstrong Quve Grams Mary Barr Good Aa. Strickler Mildred Byrd Alsip Irene Lowman

Coming Events in Washington County April May Listings

A long list of community events from April to May including concerts lectures theater and club activities across Hagerstown and surrounding venues. Notable entries include Maryland Theatre concerts Washington County Free Library book reviews St Pauls M E Church services and Garden Club daffodil show with dates and locations. Call 2015 to list events with the Chamber for publication.

Maryland Theatre Richard Carl Medford Washington County Church of the Brethren St. Paul’s M. E Edward H. Pruden Washington Hagerstown High School Shrine Club Hotel Alexander The Garden Club Library W. Douglas Roe Triangle Stores Washington County Teachers Association Alexander Vincent Sheean Women’s Club Marshall Wilson Christian Endeavor Christ Reformed Church State Chiropractors Association Maryland District of Columbia

Special Program Planned By Church From Easter to Pentecost

The First Christian Church plans a church wide program from Easter to Pentecost May 28 to develop members spiritual life. Members are urged to attend worship daily read the Bible and pray, participate in family worship and Christian stewardship, and invite others to worship and Sunday School. The pastor Rev William M Norment will preach sermons on the program and Pentecost topics.

First Christian Church William M. Norment Macfarlane Disciples of Christ

Easter drama at Shiloh Church features The Nazarene

The Shiloh U. B. Young People present The Nazarene Easter drama Sunday at 7:30 PM. The Biblical tale follows Timothy the fisher lad and his faith after Jesus feeds the multitude, ending beyond the tomb. A pantomime by seven girls and a reader led by Mrs. Myrtle Holmes accompany the play with many local participants.

Nazarene Timothy Erma Iteyer Doris Price Ileen Keller Kathleen Holmes Nellie Iteyer June Price Iris Needy Sophia Uzelac Eva Louise Price Dora Fouke Mildred Smeyer Betty Waters Phoebe Wetzel Helen Middlekauf

Paul Establishes Churches and the Jonah Parable

A religious reflection compares Paul as a church founder with the Old Testament prophet Jonah. It recounts Paul’s missionary work in Iconium Derbe and Lystra, miracles, persecutions, and church-building efforts, then contrasts with Jonah’s reluctant commission to Nineveh and its repentance.

Paul Barnabas Derbe Lystra Iconium Antioch Pisidia Pamphylia Perga Attalia Jesus Christ Jonah God Nineveh Goa

Sunday Worship and Programs At Local Churches

Sunday services listed for two churches, including morning and evening sessions. First church on W Franklin St with Rev H A Fesperman has Sunday School at 9:30, morning service at 11, Y P service at 6:30, and evening service at 7:30. Howard and Chestnut Sts church led by Rev W DeWitt Dickey features Sunday School at 9:45 and a religious drama The Crown of Thorns.

W. DeWitt Dickey

Church Services Schedule At Brethren Church

The article lists Sunday School at 9 45 am with Rev A M Dixon as pastor and morning worship at 11 am. An evening service is at 6 15 pm followed by prayer meeting at 7 30 pm. Midweek Berean Bible study is set for Wednesday at 7 39 pm.

Summit Ave and Baltimore St Church Services Note

Rev F H Snavely pastor describes Sunday School from 9 to 9:45 Morning Service at 10 o'clock Worship at 2:30 and Evening Service at 6:45. Service details referenced with street directions Summit Ave and Baltimore St. Parish activities listed without additional context.

F. H. Snavely ST. Paul's Reformed Church Western Pike Clearspring J. W. Huffman LAO wWelack Y. P Lydia W. S. Baker St. James Tilshmanton

238 Hager St Pastor J K Meintosb Sunday Services

Rev J K Meintosb pastor at 238 Hager Street announces Sunday School at 2:00 PM with preaching at 3:00 PM and 7:50 PM prayer service Bible study Friday at 7:30 PM and Tuesday meeting at 7:30 PM for weekly worship and study sessions.

J. K. Meintosb

Morning and Evening Service at Cottage Church

Daily morning service at 10 45. Evening service at 7 30. Sunday School held on Thursday. Meeting at 6G and 230 o'clock.

Gospel Tabernacle Church Service Schedule

The Gospel Tabernacle on Ross and Lanvale Streets under Pastor Rev. G W Gross lists Sunday School at 9 45 and Evening Service at 7 30 with a pre meeting on Thursday at 7 30 pm.

Gospel Tabernacle Pentecost Ross and Lanvale Streets G. W. Gross

Pastor Ralph Jeffrey Leads Sunday School at 9:45

Howard and Spruce Street residents are informed that Rev Ralph Jeffrey will lead Sunday School services at 9:45 this Sunday, with details likely posted for parishioners and local readers.

United Brethren Church Corner Locust and Antietam

Charles L Herr pastor announces Sunday School at 930 morning service at 1045 and evening service at 630 with prayer meeting service at 730 and midweek service Wednesday at 730 pm. regular worship schedule for the congregation.

United Brethren In Christ Corner

Planning Our Lives and The Thoughts of Christ

J Edw Harms DC D Pastor presents two sermons at 8:50 a.m. titled Planning Our Lives and The Thoughts of Christ in the V P Service.

J. Edw. Harms

Morning Service Sermon Bulletin and Communion Schedule

Morning service at 10 45 focuses on The Communion Viewed as an Opportunity. Communion services follow at 3 00 and 7 00 o clock with additional worship times listed.

Church Schedule Highlights Rev Kemp Horn Roles

Rev J E Kemp Horn pastor conducts Sunday School at 9 45 morning service at 11 Witnesses of the Unbelievers? P service at 1 30 Christ's Talk at 7 30 p m Mid week service Wednesday 7 30 p m Notes indicate church program with multiple services on Sunday and mid week meeting

Summit Ave and Howard St Worship Schedule

Rev. Paul E. Holdcraft, D. D. pastor leads morning service at 10 30 on Conversion Then What. United Presbyterian service at 6 30 titled The Grace of Compassion. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 P M.

Summit Ave Howard St Paul E. Holdcraft D. D U. P Grace of Compassion

Doctrine of Atonement Service Notice at Reading Room

A Wednesday eve testimonial meeting at 8:00 PM in the Reading room at 255 North Potomac St. Also open Monday and Friday 2:30 to 4:30 for reading and borrowing the Bible and the Christian Science textbook by Mary Baker Eddy. Romans 5 11 cited.

Lord Jesus Christ North Potomac St Mary Baker Eddy

Salvation Army Service Notice at 326 West Washington

The Salvation Army invites the public to an evening service at 326 West Washington Street led by Major Amel Shultz, pastor. The service starts at 7:45 o clock with prayer and hymn singing.

The Salvation Army Weat Washington Street Amel Shultz U. P

Trinity Lutheran Service Times at Potomac and Randolph

J. S. Simon D D pastor leads morning service at 11:00 and a United Protestant service at 6:30 in Potomac Street location. The notice lists church address Trinity Lutheran at Potomac Street Randolph Avenue and times for services.

St John’s Episcopal Church S Prospect and Antietam

Rev Walter Byron Steh, rector, announces services at St John’s Episcopal Church in S Prospect and Antietam Sta. Morning worship at 9:45 or 10:00. Evening service at 7:30. Confirmation instruction at 5 P M. Church school listed as 9345 o’clock MOTHINE, indicating program times for the day.

St. John’s Episcopal S. Prospect and Antietam Sta Walter Byron Steh DO. O Mothine

Second Brethren Church Services at 835 Spruce Street

Rev. Roy S. Long, pastor, leads confirmation and evening service at 7 45 with Bible study. Morning service begins at 10 45, at 835 Spruce Street.

Second Brethren Spruce Street Roy S. Long

Faith Overcomes the World in Morning Worship

Rev Roy L Sloop serves as pastor with Sunday School and morning service followed by scripture readings and hymn selections titled More Stately Mansions. The service schedule notes morning and evening times and includes U P Service and related events.

U. P

Washington Square M. E. Church Service Times at the Square

Washington Square M. E. Church on Washington Ave presents morning worship at 11:00 AM, evening service at 6:45 PM, and a prayer service Wednesday at 7:30 PM led by Pastor Rev. Lloyd G. Davis.

Washington Square M. E Washington Ave the Square Lloyd G. Davis

Reverend Scott Wagner to Lead Evening Forum Service

The notice lists Rev. Scott R. Wagner D D pastor of U P Forum announcing an evening service at 8:50 and a preceding 7:50 service. The times indicate a two service schedule for the church event.

Washington and Prospect Srs. Sunday School Service

The record notes the Sunday School gathering at Washington and Prospect with a morning service at 9:44 and an event titled The Loss Remains. A later 6:50 o’clock session features The Sentence of Silence led by D. C. Hess, pastor.

Washington and Prospect William S. Hess D. C

Millers Tabernacle Pentecost Church Schedule

Millers Tabernacle Pentecost at 1100 West Washington Street led by Pastor Rev. W. A. Miller presents Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Evening Service at 7:45 p.m. Prayer and Praise service Thursday evenings at 7:45.

West Washington St W. A. Miller

Burning Hearts Cantata at St Paul A B Franklin

Rev F Berry Plummer D D leads St Pauls A B Franklin Locust Sts C E Societies in a 6 30 oclock cantata The Darkest Hour entitled Burning Hearts presented by the church groups and choirs in an evening musical at the church venue.

St. Paul’s A. B. Franklin and Locust Sts F. Berry Plummer D. D

Washington Street Church Service Timetable

Pastor P B Watlington leads evening service at 11:00 oclock and Sunday morning service at 7:30 oclock with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 PM at the church on W. Washington St. Eleraing Service listed.

Church Class Schedule Note From W Sylcox

W Sylcox in charge reports Rev J Crosswhite and S S Supt organize Boys C C L on Tuesday at 7 PM and Girls G L on Thursday at 7 PM plus Sunday School at 2 30.

W. Sylcox J. . Crosswhite S. S

St Mary's Catholic Church Mass Schedule and Devotions

St Marys Catholic Church West Washington St lists Sunday Masses at 7:00, 8:00, and 9:00 AM with additional evening devotions at 7:50 PM. Rev Fr J Francis Leary is the pastor. Regular service times reflect a traditional parish schedule.

St. Mary’s Catholic West Washington St J. Francis Leary

Seventh Day Adventist Services in Riston Community

Mulberry Ave and McComas Street hold Sabbath School at 9 45 morning service at 11 o clock on Saturday Prayer Meeting Wednesday 5 45 PM led by Pastor W Riston stages year.

Seventh Day Adventist

Grace United Brethren Corner W Church and Winter 8ts

Pastor G I Rider leads Grace United Brethren at the corner of West Church and Winter streets. Sermons titled Bearing the Cross and Keeping Company with Jesus highlight the service.

Grace United Brethren G. I. Rider

Church of the Nazarene Services on Sunday

West Side Ave and Church St hosts morning service at 11:00. Young People's service at 6:45. Evening service at 7:30. Pastor C L Arnold leads.

Church of the Nazarene West Side Ave C. L. Arnold

Projection of Resurrection Power Service Schedule

Rev. Wm. M. Norment, pastor, leads morning service at 9:30 with Projection of Resurrection Power. Sunday School at 10:30, Int and YP Service at 6:30, Evening Service at 7:30 with Why Disciples Have No Formulated Creed. Mid-Week service listed.

Y. P

St Pauls Evangelical Church Service Schedule

Rev Walter J Dice pastors St Pauls Evangelical at High and Franklin Streets with Sunday School at 9:30 Morning Service at 10:45 Evening Service at 7:30 and Prayer service on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Walter J. Dice

Elder H Taylor Morning Service at the church

The notice lists a Sunday schedule for Elder H Taylor including Morning Service at 11, Sunday School at 3, YP Service at 7:30, and Evening Service at 8.00. It records church activity and times for the day.

H. Taylor Y. P

Unclear church service notices on Sunday schedule

A fragmented item lists a pastor Rev W S Jackson near Church St with morning service at 11 o clock and an evening service titled Unchangeable Words of a Rule and The Proved His Authority. Postal abbreviations and garbled words obscure exact details.

Crigar Pastor Schedules Four Church Services Daily

Rev A L Crigar outlines Sunday School at 2 50, morning service at 11 00, evening service at 7 00, and midweek service on Wednesday at 8 00. Two additional youth programs and weekly prayer meeting noted.

Church OF God Mt. Briar Gardner R. Taylor

Reverend Charles P Comer Morning Service at Bethel Street

Pastor Charles P Comer leads morning service at 11300 Jonathan Street with Sunday School and evening service at 2700 East Eleventh Street. Evening program begins at 6 45 and ends around seven.

Jonathan and Bethel Sts Charles P. Comer

Sunday Church Services Across Mt Tabor County

Sunday listings from Mt Tabor area churches include Fairview Lutherans led by Luther L Hare with Sunday School at 9 50 and service at 6 30. Smithsburg Trinity Lutheran holds 9 00 Sunday School and 10 15 morning service, followed by 6 30 YP service. Boonsboro mission lists Bible School 9 30 and morning service 10 80, with other congregations in Renova, Fish, Monrovia, Shiloh U B, Williamsport, Pleasant Valley, Chestnut Grove, and Antietam also posting Sunday School times and worship hours. Numerous parishes include youth and evening programs, with special events like Easter pageants and revival meetings.

Trinity Lutheran Church Smithsburg C. M. Huddle Church OF the United Brethren IN Christ Boonsboro Charge F. L. Stine Boonsboro ROD— Bible Sccool MT. Lena— Bible School

Blue Mountain Mt Lena Circuit Service With Rosenberger Sisters

The Church of God Blue Mountain Mt Lena Circuit led by Rev. Preston Lucas holds Sunday School at 2 o clock and an evening service at 7 30 titled What s Wrong with the Church Observances include foot washing and Communion The New Birth recipients are invited to partake The Rosenberger Sisters will sing and play at the 7 30 service All are welcome

Church OF God Blue Mountain Mt. Lena Preston Lucas Bluesjountain

Mayor Byram Smith Seizes Kansas City Governance

Small-statured mayor Bryce Byram Smith won Council backing to take control of Kansas City affairs after pressuring for the resignation of City Manager Henry F. McElroy, with police chief Otto P. Higgins to weather the political storm. Governor Lloyd C. Stark is pursuing legislative action amid the federal state drive against vice and crime.

Kansas City Bryce Byram Smith Smith Henry F. McElroy Tom Pendergast Otto P. Higgins Higgins Lloyd C. Stark

Hill Move Would Put KC Police Under State Supervision

A proposal discussed would remove Kansas City police from municipal control and place them under state supervision, signaling a major shift in oversight and governance of law enforcement in the city.

Kansas City

Pittsburgh Coal Firm Fails To Meet Payroll

Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corp informs about 1,490 employees it could not meet payroll for the two weeks before the March 31 mine shutdown. The announcement aligns with a University of Pittsburgh report showing district business in coal and steel waning.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corp University of Pittsburgh Business Research Bureau

Miners Idle in We Virginia and Pennsylvania Payday

Seventeen percent last week marked one of the biggest declines in ten years for the suspensions. Today was payday for most of the 225,600 idle miners in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Virginia Pennsylvania

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