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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1934
Page
2
Mrs John H Hetzer of Williamsport entertained many guests in honor of Mrs Frank Wieber Jr of South Potomac Street at her home. A yellow and white color scheme decorated the tables and Mrs Wieber received a number of lovely presents.
Miss Grace Dice and Edward Gross of Chambersburg wed at Mr and Mrs Marten Murphy home on Saturday July 28. Rev Snavely of the Church of God performed the ceremony. The bride wore white crepe with matching accessories and her bridesmaid Miss Ora Hall wore pale green satin. Groomsman was William Sennett of Hagerstown. They plan a short honeymoon and will stay with the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs David Gross in Chambersburg.
Mrs. Sedgewick Rice and daughter plan a trip to Rehoboth Beach Delaware. Miss Anna Baechtel and sister travel with the Women's Club member to Canada, with companions from Baltimore and Philadelphia. Various locals journey to camps, family visits, medical recoveries, and summer sojourns across Virginia Maryland and North Carolina.
Mr and Mrs V M Nelbert hosted a party at 124 Broadway yesterday evening in honor of daughter Helen Mae Nelbert. A three piece ensemble provided music for dancing. vocal selections were sung by Robert Irvin with Miss Charlotte Irvin accompanying. The event announced the forthcoming marriage of Miss Nelbert to Ernest B Stephen of Frederick in early fall. Green and yellow decorations and a list of guests were noted.
Mr and Mrs Jasper Gilbert hosted a Wiener roast and shower at Rowes Park on Monday night for Mr and Mrs Irvin Bloom formerly Miss Lucille Nigh. Guests enjoyed games swimming and boating with many gifts for the newlyweds.
The three county granges Leitersburg Mt View of Smithsburg and Potomac Valley Indian Springs schedule a joint picnic for Saturday August 4 at Rowes Park with contests starting 1030 am. Lunches to be brought by members. Contests continue after lunch while speaking is dropped this year.
Secretary C E Steel of the Y M C A Mrs Steele and two daughters Dorothy and Margarette plan a two week motor visit to relatives in Iowa and Chicago to attend the Century of Progress Exposition. Dr P J Hirshman leaves for a one day Delaware Bay fishing trip. Louise McClain returns from Cumberland with Mrs Howard Metty and son as guests.
Newspaper ad for pattern No 3028 in heavy crepe with crossover closure and hip shaping. Describes sizes 34 38 40 42 44 46, fabric needs, price 15 cents for pattern, book plus pattern 25 cents, order to Hagerstown Mall New York City fashion department.
Emma Geiser defeated Lynn Brumback in the final round of the mid-summer women’s golf tournament at Fountain Head Country Club. W. J. Clapp won the consolation prize. Geiser also won the regular Ladies Day handicap match. Other players included Manners, Brumback, Geiser, Zentmyer, Fridinger, Fry, Landis and Norment.
A surprise pound party was held Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Gearhart in Kemp's Mill. The event featured games and music by a string ensemble, with refreshments served to a long list of guests including Florence Charleston, Rick Snyder, Ida Beckley, Carrol Stouffer, Vada Obbits, and many Gearhart family members.
Stage actress cautions on stocking shade as crucial detail. Ensemble harmony hinges on choosing the right tone to avoid spoiling a look.
Mr and Mrs Claude Shank of Edenburg Virginia announce the birth of a son on Saturday Mrs Shank was formerly Miss Louise Paden of this city
Frances and Catherine Berger Vivian and Helen Brandenburg hosted a Ruth and Naomi Class swimming party and clever roast at Dam No 4. Attending were teachers and members including H C Thurmond and Howard Smith with multiple Mrs Thurmonds and Gearhart, Trovinger, Blickenstal, Clark Gable, May Hock EichElberger, Roof Athens Kiser Long and visitors Gene Snyder Evelyn Phillips Jack Thurmond Stafford Thurmond.
Roscoe Hutzel 21 and Esther Gosnell 18 both of Brunswick. George W Cunningham 21 and Mabel P Smallwood 19 both of Cumberland. William FE Markley 23 and Lillian B Cox 21 both of Bellefonte. Romaine Dewey Patton 23 of Barker Hill West Virginia and Ella Darke Thompson 19 of Martinsburg.
The Methodist Episcopal Church of Williamsport sponsors a carnival in Williamsport Community Park on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The event features music by the Williamsport Melody Boys and entertainment by the church’s young people.
Twenty five members and guests of the junior choir of Christ Reformed Church and Sunday School were entertained at Tolchester Beach. They traveled by steamer, enjoyed amusements at the park and beach sports, and returned to Baltimore by moonlight steamer before going to Hagerstown by car. Professor Cassell and Marion Warrenfeltz led the trip.
A social gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Jacob Rigler near New Windsor featured singing and prayer after a picnic lunch. Attendees included Mr and Mrs D W Baker Mr and Mrs H L Dulevarm Mr and Mrs C K Perry Mr and Mrs Russel Justice Miss Mae Perry Mr and Mrs B Holsinger Mrs Sallie Holsinger Charles Debow Colville Alexander Clifford Alexander Miss W Snyder Helen Alexander and others from Hagerstown New Windsor Thurmont and surrounding towns.
The summer kindergarten directed by Miss Ethel Kohler and Mrs J Scott Lantz on North Potomac Street closed yesterday after six weeks. The open air program featured a sand table playground equipment games dramatization and self expression. An outing to Tom's Meadow Sunday included games bathing and refreshments with Mrs Easterday Mr and Mrs Bowers and others attending.
The Harry Kaylor property at 400 North Potomac Street sold in front of the courthouse yesterday afternoon by Auctioneer Fred M. White for 19900. White also sold a Bryan Place lot for 295. A second lot withdrew. J C Snyder sold a double frame on West Side Avenue for 2075 and the Guy Beckley property on Williamsport Pike for 2025.
A young 17 year old in high school asks how to forget a man she loves who cannot reciprocate. The advice emphasizes making a firm decision, building resolve, and changing focus to dating peers, while noting personal circumstances and inner will as the key to moving on.
A dated admonition urging a young woman to abandon isolation, meet peers, and seek new acquaintances. It encourages going out, avoiding moping, and offers Betty Brainerd in New York City as an adviser. An Olive Hope Beauty Shop ad promotes a guaranteed push-up perm for $2.50 at 208 N. Potomac etc.
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