Social and Personal News From The Evening Mail
The Social Editor receives notices of visits and guests across towns. Miss Ella Kendall and Mrs Scott Sunyan with daughter Mary Virginia visited Mr and Mrs William Hicks in McConnellsburg. Marion Prior arrives from Maplewood to stay with Miss Mary Kneisley. Various relatives travel to and from Gapland Baltimore Belfontaine and other locales for holidays and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Kendall
Scott Sunyan
Mary Virinia
McConnelsburg
William B. Hicks
Marion Prior
Maplewood
N. J
Mary Kneisley
the Terrace
T. E. L. Class Is Entertained At First Baptist
Mrs. J. B. Lillard hosted the T. E. L. Bible Class of the First Baptist Church at its monthly meeting on Franklin Street. Teacher A. H. Sherman led a business session planning a festival this month while refreshments followed. Attending were numerous members and guests including Evelyn and Junior Rickard and the Lillard family.
Lawn Party Honors Two Birthdays in Surprise Garden Event
An elegant lawn party at 45 East Avenue hosted by Mr and Mrs Max Mogenson celebrated Mrs George Orrick and Miss Margaret Eckenrode. Guests entered a darkened garden lit by Japanese lanterns and colored lights, receiving gifts and refreshments amid a fairyland ambience. Attendees included multiple local residents and family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Mogenson
East Avenue
George Orrick
East Irvin Avenue
Margaret Eckenrode
Charles Beckley
Asher Edelman
Clarence Lochbaum
Edward Orrick
Carmel Newton
Mart Mogerson
Elizabeth Phillips
Zella Newcomer
Bernie Ball
Mary Newcomer
Amelia Dane Orrick
Shiflers Celebrate Fifth Reunion Near Roh rersville
The fifth annual Shifler descendants reunion was held in City Park. Welcoming address by Jay Miller. response by Walter Shifler. Performances included piano, violin, recitations, and vocal pieces. Rev. L S Stine gave the day’s address. Officers elected: Samuel F Shifler president, Samuel Miller vice president, Laura Shifler secretary, E S Foltz treasurer, Atlee Shifler music, John Wallick pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Shifler
Rohrersville
Jay Miller
Walter Shifler
Virginia Huffer
Phyllis Miller
Billy Wallick
Jean Bachtell
Guy Kidwell, Jr
Vaughn Mongan
Kathleene
Thelma Shifler
Scout Troop Camps at Snyder’s Land
Twenty five scouts from Troop 1% of Trinity Lutheran church enjoy scout life at Snyder's land this weekend. Tents were pitched Friday evening and camp will close Sunday afternoon. Clyde Procter, 17, an Eagle Scout from Troop 6, assists. Scoutmaster Fred Entler leads with Jerry Grier as assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Snyder's Landing
Clyde Procter
Lansing
Mich
Fred Entler
Jerry Grier
Sunday School Classes Picnic at Beaver Creek Church
The Girls and Boys Intermediate classes of Beaver Creek Christian church held a picnic at Rowe's Park on Wednesday. Attendees included Mrs. Charles H. Funk Mrs. Morris Paulsgrove Mrs. Alvey Martz Mrs. James Kipe Catherine Lewis Dorothy Houpt Jane Bowers Louise Kep hart Louise Morrison Christine Carbaugh Lola Kincait Catherine Sinyer Mabel Paulsgrove Louise Line Frances Binning Mildred Jones Pauline Kipe Edna Martz Arthur Rager Roger Miller Calvin Martz Garven Miller Clarence Sampsell Orville Miller Allan Harte Harold Houpt Sonny Paulsgrove Bernard Bowers Jessie Har tle Harold Houpt Sonny Pauls grove Howard Bowers Jessie Har tle Harold Lewis Marshall Bishop Harry Detrow Donald Line Albert Sampsell Robert Bowers Harold Kine Preston Miller James Kipe Jr and Charles Freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Creek Christian Church
Rowe's Park
Charles H. Funk
Morris Paulsgrove
Alvey Martz
James Kipe
Catherine Lewis
Dorothy Houpt
Jane Bowers
Louise Kephart
Louise Morrison
Christine Carbaugh
Lola Kincait
Catherine Sinyer
Mabel Paulsgrove
Louise Line
Frances Binning
Mildred Jones
Pauline Kipe
Edna Martz
Puff Sleeve Frock Pattern 906 for Misses and Juniors
Simplified sewing instructions included for cutting and making a puff sleeve frock. Describes sizes 10 to 18 and a size 2 option with required yardage for 36 and 39 inch fabrics. To order, send fifteen cents for pattern and plain name address style number and sizes. Also offers new fashion magazine with color supplement and Paris style news at ten cents when ordered with a pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Style News
Miss Suter Hosts Quiet Evening Party at Home
Miss Isabelle Suter entertained a social gathering at her North Cannon avenue residence on Thursday evening. Refreshments and games were featured with Moose Music providing entertainment. Guests included Kathryn Brandenburg Laura Jane Ernde Maxine Ernde Virginia Osborns Geneva Zieglin Alma Martin Anna Martin Margaret Snyder Jane Suter Mildred Rummel Jane Prosper Virginia Poole Gertrude Messenger Pearl Payden June Harp Ruth Suter Gloria Nichols Pete Lewis Granvil Mozingo Howard Williams Pete Cramer Olen Price Bill Kretzer Brewer Leatherman Preston Wagner Donald Minnich Howard Betz Clarence Nichols Tommy Kronnweuter Kenneth Brandenburg George Nern Tommy Boye and Kenneth Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle Suter
Cannon Avenue
Moose Large
Kathryn Brandenburg
Laura Jane Ernde
Maxine Ernde
Virginia Osborns
Geneva Zieglin
Alma Martin
Anna Martin
Margaret Snyder
Jane Suter
Mildred Rummel
Jane Prosper
Virginia Poole
Gertrude Messenger
Pearl Payden
June Harp
Ruth Suter
Gloria Nichols
Pete Lewis
Granvil Mozingo
Howard Williams
Pete Cramer
Olen Price
Bill Kretzer
Brewer Leatherman
Preston Wagner
Donald Minnich
Howard Betz
Clarence Nichols
Tommy Kronnweuter
Kenneth Brandenburg
George Nern
Tommy Boye
Kenneth Jackson
Brilliant meteor sighted over Hagerstown during Perseid shower
A brilliant meteor appeared last night around eight in Hagers town as part of the Perseid meteor shower. No injuries or damage reported and observers noted a bright streak across the sky attracting attention from residents.
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Hagerstown
Supper Given for Visitor in Pinesburg
A surprise party was held at Henry Charlton’s home in Pinesburg for guest Stanley Williams from Philadelphia. A delicious supper followed entertainment with Music by William Herbert Richard Snyder Hubert Fowler and Leroy Snyder. Guests included Mary Louise Himes Mary Elizabeth Herbert Florence Charlton Dolores Fowler Pauline Beatrice Betty Jane Evelyn Garrett Stanley Williams Richard Lauren Leroy Snyder William Herbert Paul Guessford William Charlton Raymond and Earl Hose Mr and Mrs Howard Himes Mr and Mrs Walter Garrett and Mr and Mrs Hubert Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Charlton
Pinesburg
Stanley Williams
Philadelphia
William Herbert
Richard Snyder
Hubert Fowler
Leroy Snyder
Mary Louise Himes
Mary Elizabeth Herbert
Florence Charlton
Dolores Fowler
Pauline
Beatrice
Betty Jane
Evelyn Garrett
Richard
Lauren
Paul Guessford
William Chariton
Raymond and
Earl Hose
Howard Himes
Walter Garrett
Mrs Zona Miller Hall Called to New York
Mrs Zona Miller Hall, scheduled to sing at Keedysville A. B. Church on Sunday, has been summoned to New York. She will perform at the church at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zona Miller Hall
Keedysville A. B
New York
Bathing facility usage hits 135 thousand in July
Baltimore records show 135,194 men women and children used free public baths during July per the Free Public Bath Commission report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Free Public Bath Commission
Annual Class Picnic Held by Loyal Daughters at City Park
The Loyal Daughters class of the First Christian Sunday School held their annual class picnic at City Park with a nine clue treasure hunt won by Mrs. Helen Lowery. Supper was served at 6 30 and the evening featured games. Dozens of members and friends attended, including teachers A C Cooper and many named participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Daughters
First Christian Sunday School
Helen Lowery
A. C. Cooper
Beulah Highhbarger
Beulah Harper
Nannie Ruth
Ruth Cline
Rhoda Grogan
Mabel Mentzer
Elsie Weller
Loise Lumm
Melva Ridenour
Ruby Mart
Lena Rhorer
Irene Hann
Mazie Kendall
Blanche McKenzie
Irene Snyder
Miriam Bowers
Ethel Newcomer
Carrie Nanamaker
Doris
June
Bobby Lowery
Warren
Mary Louise Mentzer
Maxine Risling
Ronald Nunamaker
Ruth
Hazel Crosswhite
Delores Davis
Helen Weber
Audrey Snyder
Vivian Highbarger
Party Honors 80th Birthday
A garden party at the home of Mr and Mrs C W Boyer Cearfoss Pike celebrated Cornelius Boyer s 80th birthday. The lawn gleamed with electric lights. Guests included Cornelius Boyer C W Boyer and spouses Stillwell Rusher man Elmer Boyer Raymond Stillwell Della Cross Kemp Kretzer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Boyer
Cearfoss Pike
Mr. Boyer
Cornelius Boyer
Kemp Kretzer
Boyer
Harry Stillwell
Marion Rusherman
Elmer Boyer
Raymond Stillwell
Della Cross
Harry Miller
Earl Boyer
Owen Boyer
Helen Eversole
Walter Shafer
Hazel Boyer
Orpha Boyer
Ralph Boyer
Local Farmer Harry Lowery Succumbs to Bull Goring
Do You Recall Harry Lowery, a young Franklin county farmer, died from injuries after being gored by a bull. Five youths owned by Lancelot Jacques were killed by lightning at his Keedysville orchard. A Frederick draftee sought exemption claiming sleepwalking and possible midnight enemy approach, another cited spasms. Theatre offerings featured Norma Talmadge in The Law of Compensation and Anita Stewart in The Message of the Mouse. Baseball leaders Giants and White Sox remain atop the leagues by wide margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lowery
Franklin County
Norma Talmadge
Anita Stewart
Lancelot Jacques
Keedysville
Frederick
Years Ago Today in Local News and Dignitaries
Bruce Armstrong resigned from the Pennsy to join Frank C. Roberts and Co., contracting engineers in Philadelphia. Andrew D. White left his post as ambassador to Germany due to ill health. Miss Mary Swartz Braley and N. Bruce Cost wed quietly by Rev. S W Owens. Beaver Creek area boasts a Western Maryland surveying corps. Rumors circulated amid reports of Wm. C. Daley losing part of his right foot after a shifting engine collision at the round house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Armstrong
The
Pennsy
Frank C. Roberts and Co
Philadelphia
Mary Swartz Braley
N. Bruce Cost
Rev
S. W. Owens
Wm. C. Daley
C. V. Round House
Philadelphia pairings and others listed with ages
A list of young couples from various towns with ages and locations includes Jay D. Edwards 21 and Grace W. Miller 18 of Philadelphia, Harry Mason Ritchie 21 of Martinsburg and Martha Virginia Zirkle 19 of New Market, Ralph Thomas 21 of Middletown and Elda Woods 18 of Brunswick, Albert V. Ford 22 of Mapleville and Laura M. Middlekauff 20 of Fairfield, and Harry E. Brownawell 23 and Evelyn V. Sherman 21 of Carlisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay D. Edwards
Grace W. Miller
Philadelphia
Harry Mason Ritchie
Martinsburg
W. Va
Martha Virginia Zirkle
New Market
Ralph Thomas
Middletown
Elda Woods
Brunswick
Albert V. Ford
Mapleville
Laura M. Middlekauff
Fairplay
Harry E. Brownawell
Evelyn V. Sherman
Carlisle
WE Women Advice on Dating and Patience from Betty Brainerd
A young woman asks why she has no dates despite looks and clothes. Betty Brainerd advises staying natural, not pursuing or pressuring him, and focusing on intelligence and charm instead of appearances. She warns eager pursuit harms reputation and suggests cultivating inner qualities for lasting relationships.
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Betty Brainerd
Sylva Kuhn Celebrates Third Birthday Party
Sylvia daughter of Mr and Mrs 8 D Kuhn Beaver Creek entertained many little friends on Thursday for her third birthday. A lawn table was decorated in white and yellow flowers with matching refreshments and favors. Guests included Jane Loveman Frank Burke Audrey Kaetzel Regina Bealer Naomi and Marie Beachley Thurmond Grossnickle Jane Bennett Pierce Beachley Virginia King Sylva and Irvin Kuhn Jane Ridenour Charles Hoffmaster Mrs Elmer Beachley Mrs A E Bell Mrs Maurice Bealer Mrs George A Andrews and Miss Marjorie Miller of Baltimore and Mrs S D Kuhn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia
D. Kuhn
Beaver Creek
Jane Lovwman
Frank Burke
Audrey Kaetzel
Regina Bealer
Naomi
Marie Beachley
Thurmond Grossnickle
Jane Bennett
Pierce Beachley
Virginia King
Sylva
Royer Family Reunion Elects Officers at City Park
A Tuesday afternoon Royer family reunion at City Park drew attendees from New York Philadelphia and Tarentum Pa among others. Officers elected include President Nevin Royer Vice President Rush Smith Recording Secretary Miriam Dellig Corresponding Secretary Dr Mary A Laughlin and Treasurer Emma Eshelman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royer
City Park
R. Franklin Royer
New York
A. ©. Royer
Philadelphia
Galen Dellig
Tarentum
Nevin Royer
Rush Smith
Miriam Dellig
Mary A. Laughlin
Emma Eshelman
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Wayside Avenue
Johns Hopkins University
J. Augustine Mason
South Prospect Street
Mary Alexander
George A. Andrews
Marjorie Miller
Gapland
Maurice Bealer
Thomas H. Miller
Looyaing Crum
Mrs. Miller
Mrs. H. M. Crowl
Andrew H. Onderdonk
St. James School
Adrian H. Onderdonk
Shorts
Oyser Bay
L. I
Andrew Onderdonk
Maine
Camp
Baiuka
Peregrine Wroth, III
Pemaquid Point
Roy A. Eckstine
LeRoy
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Elizabeth Foreman
Ensor Otto
Harold Arbaugh
Mr. Shuman
Lizabeth Kline
Massanetta, Va
Miss Kittle Peters
Misses McKee Bell
Kenneth McGill
Mrs. R. M. Birely
Moller Avenue
M. E. Keener
Russell and
Margaret
William Sinn
Salem Avenue
Camp Meade
A. H. Mumma
Binghamton, N. Y
Camp Red Cloud
Silver Lake
Thomas Dickens
Frederick Street
Fort Meade
Jane E. Artz
Gladys ¥. Wolford
Atlantic City
Elberon
H. L. Renner
Miller and Son
Mack
Jack Sampsell
Anan Renner
Miss Renner
A. B. Replogle
Cleveland
Ohio
H. S. Falkenstein
Bobby
Fred C. Wishard
New York City
C. M. Wishard
Irvin Avenue
W. H. Wyand
Randolph Avenue
Leslie N. Coblentz
Janet
Frances Coblentz
Louise McClain
Winter Street
Telchester Beach
Russell I. Hess
Salisbury
Catherine Hendrickson
Mrs. W. C. Louderback
Harrisonburg
E. M. Everhart
W. C. Louderback
West Franklin
EAGLE
Hoffman’s Style Shop
S & B Hat Works
East Washington
the Club
Old Hagerstown Country Club
Jerry Harp
John Wanamaker
Philo
N. Potomac ST
M. P. Moller Music Store
Jonathan Street
Shiflers
Nichols Shifler
Park
Snyder’s
Daily Mail
Niles
Michigan
Daily Mail Pattern Department
Miss Suter
Solo
Peter Buys, Conductor
American Bandmasters’ Association
Herbert W. Harp
Wilford J. Dean
Allen Ocker
Samuel H. Strine
Maybelle Henenberger
Kenneth Schaeffer
Descriptive Orientale
Three Kings
Beater Ketelbey
Offenbach
D. EF. Wills
Friml
Williamsport
Edwin C. Partridge
Timkins , Mackie
Sullivan
Jacobs Bond
Mr. Wm. Nichols
the Pals Messrs
A. Speaker
R. P. Turner
Ancliffe Lake
Barnard
Watetene Olearest Michaelis
Beyer ,Cushman
New Windsor
Tri-Town
Piedmont
Ntee Chancelery
Abe Martin
Cearfoss
Giants
White Sox
Andrew D. White
Germany
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Janey
Peggy
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Sylva Kuhn
Basehour Bros
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R. M. Hays & Bros
W. Washington Street
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East Washington St
GV Anne
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