Judge Hicks to Speak at Open Air Worship Service
Judge George D. Hicks of the Juvenile Court will speak on The Abundant Life Through Self Control at a Sunday 6 30 pm open air service in City Park. The event, led by Shiloh United Brethren youth, features Williamsport church choirs under Lovely Gruber. rain plan moves to Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Hicks
Blue Ridge College
American College of Law
Los Angeles
University of Maryland
Maryland
Hicks
Shiloh
Williamsport
Lovely Gruber
Presbyterian Church
Birthday Buffet for Mrs Russell at 524 George Street
A birthday buffet supper was hosted in honor of Mrs. Russell's 29th birthday at 524 George Street. Guests included Mrs Margaret Law and children Doris and Jane, Mrs J R Martin and children Lawrence and Carmetta, Mrs Lillian Shavholz and son Billy, Robert Easterday, and Mr and Mrs F Ie Russell with daughter. The menu featured ham and Zeigier bites served to the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Russell
George Street
Local social notes from Potomac area residents travel and visits
The column lists numerous residents visiting and returning from trips and events. Names include Mrs Grace P Connell of Keyser West Virginia visiting Mrs E D Paris, Mr and Mrs Charles K Horst, Mr and Mrs Paul B Clark, Ferdinand Alsip returning from Baltimore Telchester Beach, Miss Besse Sterling on a buying trip to New York, Miss Elva Miers, Miss Elizabeth Funk after tonsil removal, and many others visiting Washington, Ocean City, Harrisburg, Atlantic City, and McConnellsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Horst
Paul
Clark
Ferdinand Alsip
Baltimoreland _Telchester Beach
Sunday School Picnic At Mt Bethel Me
Mt Bethel ME Sunday School plans an annual picnic in the grove between Foxville and Garfield on Saturday August 4. A homecoming day draws growing crowds with Junior Y M C A Band from Hagerstown providing music and Prof E Russell Hicks delivering the 1:30 PM address. A prepic dinner is offered to band members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Bethel ME
Foxville
Garfield
Hagerstown
E. Russell Hicks
Rotary Talk on The Greatest Project of Youth
Ray mond A. Spahr secretary of the local Y M C A spoke at a Rotary Club luncheon on Wednesday about The Greatest Project. He said the child belongs to parents but needs outside contacts and that prevention, rehabilitation, and institutions all play a role in reducing crime and costs to society. He urged Rotarians to donate time and money to preventive programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Raymond A. Spahr
Y. M. CG
Spahr
Farm Weinie Roast Draws Large Guest List
A weinie roast hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Mowen on Dr. E. W. Ditte’s farm featured string music for a large gathering. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hykes, Calvin Myers, Tom Shank, Clinton Hykes, Clarence Koontz, Victor Koontz, Russel Stouffer, and many others listed among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Mowen
E. W. Ditte
Charles Hykes
Calvin Myers
Tom ‘Shank
Clinton Hykes
Clarence Koontz
Victor Koontz
Mirs
Russel Stou
Ronald Stitely
Elwood Barnhart
Roy Myers
Omer Myers
Oburn Carbaugh
Miner
Emmett Gosnell
Bruce Householder
James Koontz
Kenneth
Paul
Lford
Rodger
Genevieve
George
Madéline
Lenora
Pearl
Nelson
Stanley
Lawrence Stouffer
Hazel
Richard
Harry
William Cunningham
Anna
Ethel Gordon
Patsy
Robert Shinham
John Resh
George Bowers
Beverly Richards
Helen
Ida
Geraldine Angle
Miss Barnhart
Bruce Shupp
Irene Miner
Thelma Mkretzer
George Kramer
Fannie Robin
Sob
Leather family reunion and local notices from Pennsylvania
The sixth Leather family reunion is set for August 16 at Cold Spring Park Waynesboro Pa with an afternoon program and open invitation. Also listed are Livingston Circle meeting details at City Park with a 2 30 start and a request for box lunches. Marriage licenses include multiple entries with names and ages from Staunton VA to Waynesboro PA. A brief report from Isle Minnesota recalls Ivan Jindra stung by a hornet after biting a berry, leaving him unable to talk or eat for 15 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leather
Cold Spring Park
Waynesboro
Livingston Circle of the First Baptist Church
Whiffle the Rooster Dies After Wire Toe Attempt
A Rhode Island rooster named Whiffle, owned by Andrew Henry of 1304 Oak Hill Avenue, died after his owner wired on toes to please him. The bird, famed for riding a bicycle and marching in parades, resisted the procedure and collapsed, ending a notable urban life. Whiffle’s mate Whiffe, seven years old, died earlier this January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiffle
Andrew Henry
Oak Hill Avenue
Rhode Islands
Henry
Rhode Island
Whiffe
Whiffie
Shower Held For Mrs Coffman At The Party House
Miss Mae Angle hosted a Tuesday bridge and miscellaneous shower at The Party House in honor of Mrs Landis Coffman formerly Miss Catherine Miller. Prizes in bridge went to Mrs Kenneth Dudley Mrs Landis Colman and Mrs Hugh George with guests including Miss Gladys Poole Mrs Lloyd Miller and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Angle
Dewey Avenue
Landis Coffman
Coffman
Catherine Miller
Kenneth Dudley
Landis Colman
Hugh George
Miss Angle
Gladys Poole
Lloyd Miller
Lynwood Beery
Club Entertained At River Party
Doris Hedge hosted the Missionary Triangle Club of the First Christian church at a Winnie roast held at the Herali-Mail clubhouse. Attendees enjoyed swimming and games with many named participants from Dansville Virginia and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris .Hedge
Missionary Triangle Club
First Christian Church
Wennie
Herali-Mail
Elizabeth Saum
Onieta
Hazel Crosswhite
Naomi
Jane Eaver
Ivis Weible
Flora
Amalia Elliott
Jane Cleland
Elizabeth Adams
Jane Bowers
Alma Moore
Laura Smith
Gladys Clutter
Dansville
Nannie Shockey
Harry Snavely
Edward
Paul Norm
Joint Rally Tomorrow by Christian Endeavor and Otterbein Guilds
The Christian Endeavor Societies and Otterbein Guilds of United Brethren churches in the Hagerstown Frederick District will hold a summer rally at City Park tomorrow evening. Rev John W Fisher of Walkersville will speak. Miss Mary Esther Bowman of Chewsville will deliver her oration for the August 1 1896 Young Peoples Convention. Officers will be elected at the business meeting. A short recreation period with choir music from Franklin Street Memorial LL B church of Baltimore will follow. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Societies
Otterbein Guilds
United Brethren Churches
Hagerstown-Frederick
Franklin Street Memorial
LL. B. Church
Baltimore
Orphanage Band in Thurmont Sunday Concert
The Quincy United Brethren Orphanage Band will give its annual sacred concert on the Thurmont U B church lawn this Sunday night at o o clock. Light line and seating are arranged for a large audience and in case of bad weather the concert will be held in the church. A girls octette, composed of orphanage girls, adds selections between numbers. The band is directed this year by Melvin J Flickinger of Hanover Pennsylvania who has improved the group and raised the standard of its concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy United Brethren Orphanage
Thurmont U. B
Melvin J. Flickinger
Hanover
Keedysville Union Marks Anniversary
Keedysville Woman's Christian Temperance Union celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with a program in the union hall. The event featured an invocation by Rev J B Reed, readings, music, drama, and reminiscences led by local members including Mrs L Temperance Baxter and Mrs Anna Baker, the first president. The Hagerstown W C T Jr gift was presented, with attendance including Mrs Frank Rohrer and Mrs William Eyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keedysville
Alice Buxton Mills
Washington
Olive Remsburg
Esta Clopper
Louise Eavey
L. Temperance Baxter
Myrtie Poffenberger
Verna Snyder Frost
Boston
Ruth Wyand
Anna Pry Fisher
J. A. Miller
Carrie Nation
Algo
Jane Elizabeth Thomas
Baltimore
Baker
Union
Hagerstown
Keedysville Union
Frank Rohrer
William H. Eyler
Downsville-St. James
Dear Betty Brainerd advice column excerpt
Readers ask about romance and dating dynamics as Betty Brainerd counsels young women. Advice covers assuming control in dating, observing a partner’s choices, and knowing when to wait for invitation. Betty emphasizes self-respect and letting the right suitor initiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Brainerd
Jayne
Weiner Roast Held at Walnut Point
A wiener roast was held at Mrs. Mary French’s Walnut Point home with games and string music by the French family and friends. Guests included Evert Ambrose Elmer Kretzer Loretta, Dorsey Newcomer Earl Hann Russell Snyder Audrey Riley Gloria Bowers Helen Bowers Pauline Roberts Hazel Forsythe Catherine Gossard Lena Rohrer Freda Kert George Bowers and Elbon Al French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary French
Walnut Point
Donald French
Mildred French
Leon French
Evert Ambrose
Elmer Kretzer
Loretta
Dorsey Newcomer
Earl Hann
Russell Snyder
Audrey
William Riley
Gloria
Helen Bowers
Allen Stouffer
Pauline Roberts
Hazel Forsythe
Catherine Gossard
Lena Rohrer
Freda Kert
George Bowers
Ervin Turner
Anna Bowman
Elbon’ al- French
Ausherman Reunion Planned at City Park
Members of the Ausherman clan will gather at City Park on Friday August 7 for their seventh annual reunion. An historical pageant will be presented with the program starting at 1 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shank
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Funkstown
Thelma. W. Sheets
Clifford J. “Sheets
Braddock” Heights
William E. Poole
Edward W. Poole
Braddock Heights
Harry M.young
St. Pauly Lutheran Church
Mageaitoun
Dot's Children Shop
Washington St
Frultx
No. 3 Public Square
Children’s Department
Arrow Show
Ed Hemington
Virginia
South Potomac Street
Bristol, Tenn
Grace P. Connell
Keysser W. Vaie
E. D. Paris
West Franklin Street
A. M. Stiff
Greg Gables
Hampton Roads
Richmond
Besse Sterling
Everly’s
New York
Charles Cosgrove
This City
Atlantic City
Elva Miers
Potomac Street
Harrisburg
S Pans
Pennsylvania
Bessie
Margaret
Agnes White
King Street
Dodge Hotel
John Artz
Harriet
Chicago
W. Hamilton Smith
Hamilton
Ocean City
Elizabeth Funk
East Franklin Street
Washington County Hospital
C. E. Hagerman
East Antietam Street
Minnie Comer
Deverave,Bue
Gripp
R. P. Martin
South Mulberry Street
York
John H. Harbeug
Irvin Lavenne
Wednesda
Emma Garver
Potomac ‘Avenue
J. T. Lucey
Rutherford, NJ
Charles C. Spéssard
Leah “and
le S$. Dull
Fayetteville
Haite
Dennis
J. H. Comerer
Potomac Avenue
McConnellsburg
Rosalie Jacobson
Summit
Mildred Krupsaw
Washington, D. C
Beitr Carpentier
West Side Avenue
Marvin Beecher
Gertrude Havener
William Spielman
Lloyd Winebrenner
Silran Shores
Annapolis
Andra
Edward M. Updegraff
Charles Eyerly
V. M. Cushwa
Big Pool
Leather Reunion
Melvin G. Steffey
Mary F. Cline
Staunton
John L. Tivney
Lee A. Krupp
Dauphin
Robert M. Murray
DuBois
Martha Edinger
Falls Creek
Paul M. Buckley
Sarah G. Hanna
George A. Sheriff
Laura J. Kuntz
Carliste
William A. Bailey
Mildred C. Davis
Brandywine
Reminder Isle
Minn
Ivan Jindra
Jindra
Mrs. Coffman
Buster Crabbe
Mrs. Crabbe
Baby
Crabbe
Hollywood
Buster
United Brethren Societies OF
Park
Thurmont
WE Women O
Med
Bens
Bety
Bety Brainerd
Madison Ave
New York City
Weiner
Ausherman
Soleil
Sor
Silco Cut Prices Stores, Inc
N. Potomac &J
FUR Shop Ik NS
Potomac St. A
Exirem Berkson
Hagerstown Bakery
W. Franklin
E. Cor
Public Square
Women’s Hats L. & B. Hat Shop
Gale’s Beauty Salon
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