Social and Personal Notes From Williamsport Area
Social and personal notices list Miss Edith Winger guest of Mr and Mrs Phil Becher in Potomac Avenue and multiple visits among families in Williamsport Cumberland Hagerstown and Baltimore with extended trips to Atlantic City Chicago and Annapolis. Several surgeries noted at Washington County Hospital and Cambridge Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Winger
Philadelphia
Phil Becher
Potomac Avenue
Elizabeth Eckis
Washington
David McElroy
Williamsport
Jennie Leaf
Joseph K. Wolfinger
Baltimore
Albert Leaf
French and American Artists Tie Washington County Museum to Century of Progress Show
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts highlights links between its permanent collection and the Chicago Century of Progress Exhibition. French painters Courbet Monticelli Fantin Latour and sculptor Rodin are represented in both shows while Alfred Stevens Jongkind and Hassam Twachtman are noted in cross displays. American artists Hawthorne Frieseke Fromkes Metcalf and Cheffett appear in both venues, with works distributed across North and South galleries. The museum opens daily 10 to 5 except Mondays, Sundays 2 to 5. Elmer A Rich hosted a small party for Mr and Mrs Michael Shea who left for Roanoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Museum
Marseilles
Monticelli
Singer
Fantin-Latour
Rodin
Washington County
Calais
Alfred Stevens
Johann B. Jongkind
Chicago
Balgian
Jongkind
Vincent van Gogh
Hagerstown
Charles W.hawthorne
Frederic ©. Frieseke
Frances
Maurice Fromkes
Candida
Willard L. Metcalf
New England
Childe Hassam
White House Gloucester
John Henry Twachtman
Washington County, Museum
Asa Cheffett
Sleepy Creek
Mias Adler
Baltimore
Prine
Fashion patterns and summer dress book offer
The Hagerstown Mail advertises ITE patterns No 2647 283¢ and 2513 for children and teens with bust sizes and yardage details. A new illustrated book Vacation clothes offers fashion tips and patterns, priced 10 cents, with 15 cent patterns, order forms sent to Fashion Department New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Daily Mail
Hagerstown Mail
Fifth Ave
New York City
Treasure Hunt by Girls Missionary Guild at Christ Reformed
The Girls' Missionary Guild met at Christ Reformed Church on August 4 for a surprise meeting. A mystic letter in pirate style led to four coded messages and a treasure at Jeanne Smith's home. New members played games and a final gathering ended at the Valencia with a pastor's wife hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Missionary Guild
Christ Reformed Church
Jeanne Smith
Jane Plack
Quartette
Valencia
H. A. Fesperman
Stenger Clan Plans Annual Reunion at Red Bridge Park
The Stenger clan announces its annual reunion to be held next Saturday at Red Bridge Park in Chambersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stenger
Red Bridge Park
Chambersburg
Miss Coleman and Mr Rudy Wed in Quiet Virginia Marriage
Miss Helen Coleman of Burkeville Virginia, formerly of this city, quietly married Saturday to Harry A Rudy of Harrisburg Pennsylvania. The couple will live in Harrisburg where Rudy works for the State Highway Department. The ceremony was conducted by Rev MacDougall of the Methodist Church in Washington. Mrs Rudy is a Richmond native and a business school graduate.
Notable local figures and weather report highlights
Do You Recall David F. Nigh, longtime farmer and former County Commissioner, died at his East North street home at 77. A lightning strike damaged the Daniel Bear farm barn roof at Beard's church, but caused no fire. J A Miller, Keedysville weather observer, logged 102 degrees at noon. Rev Charles S Biggs, Methodist pastor of Washington, formerly of Williamsport and Clearspring, en listed for YMCA service in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David F. Nigh
East North Street
Daniel Bear
Beard’s Church
Charles S. Biggs
Washington
Williamsport
Clearspring
France
Couple Wed Here Sunday Miss Helen C Miller and John A Stockdale
Miss Helen C Miller and John A Stockdale, both of Milton Pa, were married Sunday at 1 15 pm at the home of Mrs E Marsh. Rev Paul B Watlington officiated in the presence of family and friends. The bride wore an orchid chiffon dress with white accessories. After a luncheon the couple left for Philadelphia and will reside in Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen C.miller
John A. Stockdale
Milton
E. Marsh
Paul B. Watlington
First Baptist Church
Anna Miller
Leroy Miller
Pauline Shaffer
Winchester Bride Weds Pittsburgh Groom in Hancock Ceremony
Miss Mary Cochran of Winchester Virginia married Law rece Letzkus of Pittsburgh at the Hancock Maryland residence of Rev. and Mrs. Stanley McFarland. The ring ceremony followed a pink and white decor parsonage setting with a luncheon then a trip to New York and Atlantic City. The bride, a hospital graduate, and the groom, cement division sales manager for Pittsburgh Plate Glass, will reside in Pittsburgh after August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cochran
Winchester
Lawrece Letzkus
Pittsburgh
Stanley J. McFarland
Hancock, Md
McFarland
Ruth Cochran
Marguerite Daugherty
Virginia Sutphin
Martha Louise Letzkus
R. H. Roughen
Ann Bagwell
Bulthnors
L .L. Tobias
Ida Giegas
Ant
Stanley McFarland
Roscoe Shives
Daniel E. Heler
Hancock
New York
Atlantic City
Winchester Hospital
Letzkus
Pittsburgh Platelass Sand Co
Social Held By T. E. L. Class at First Baptist Church
The T. E. L. Bible Class met at Mrs. Katherine Ebersole’s home to plan a festival. A special hour followed with refreshments served. Attendees included Mrs. A. H. Sherman, Mrs. C. R. Sellers, Rev. and Mrs. Watlington and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Katherine Ebersole
North Prospect Street
A. H. Sherman
C.R. Sellers
E. C. Stump
W. H. Lillard
R. R. Grooms
D. J. Weaver
G. A. Free
W. A. Williams
J. 5. Lillard
E. T. Leasure
Catherine Ebersole
Gussie Haines
Lulu Barr
M. E.ebersole
R. B. Watlington
Betty
Alsatia Club Boat Party Sets Sail on 24 Mile Run
Tonight at 7 15 the Alsatia Club and friends embark from Dam No 4 for a 24 mile trip aboard Carl's Pleasure Boat. Mayor I M Wertz begins a one week vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dam No. 4
Alsatia Club
Carl
I. M. Wertz
Cardinal Sarto elected successor to Pope Leo XIII
Fifty years ago Cardinal Sarto became Pope Pius X replacing Leo XIII. Hagerstown Bank stock rose to 90.55 a share as thirty shares traded. Local grocers formed a committee with P. L. Lemen as chairman and E. W. Miller as secretary. Chester Holsapfel bought the meat department of M. H. Miller's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Sarto
Leo XIII
Pius X
Hagerstown Bank
P. L. Lemen
Williamsport
E. W. Miller
Chester Holsapfel
M. H. Miller's, Store
WE WOMEN BY BETTY BRAINERD
Advice column with readers' letters on relationships and personal troubles. Betty Brainerd urges caution, suggests legal aid, and offers guidance on finances, education, and staying with a ill partner. A final note mentions street cleanup after many abandoned vehicles in St Louis.
NRA Notice On Display Pending Confectioners Code
Public advisory stating 100 percent support for the NRA but unable to display NRA insignia due to pending National Confectioners' Association code. They await adoption of the code and will cooperate once it is in effect, correcting Saturday’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRA
Confectioners’ Association
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E. F. Shriver
Cumberland
Jesse Warrenfeliz
Winter Street
Laura Bell
Howard
Youngstown, C
Mrs
Keller B. Bell
Kemp’s
Cecilia McCormick
Virginia Avenue
Joeseph Corrigan
Frederick A. Miller
Cambridge
Stanley Owings
Kerfoot
Brunswick
Margaret Thompson
Carolyn
Julia’ Barnes
South Locust, Street
Frostburg
C. R.flack
Atlantic “City
Mrs. Flack
J. A. Hollenberger
Hamilton Boulevard
Miss. Lee Taylor
Washington, Ie
Norman H.*mccardell
Leah. Leaf
Eloise Dahn
Wilbur Dehn
William Hauver
Myersville
Charles Heicher
Agnes Thompson
E. B. Parham
Fred
Sabine
Texas
Thelma Farham
Nashville
N. C
Virginia Krouse
Irvin Circle
Theodore. Fredericks
Mt. Holly Springs
Charlies
Rouzer
North Potomac Street
Charles George
Ada Suman
Spruce Street
Washington County “Hospital
W. Hamilton Smith
East Irvin Avenue
Rehobeth Beacht del
Ocean City
N. J
Edwin E. Nibiser
Severna Park
Severn River
E. L. Eavey
Keedysville
Annapolis
Esta Bussard
Frank. Bussard
Louise
Virginia Steller
Vivian Brandenburg
Harold Rohrer
Lexington Avenue
Washington County Hospital
Nettie P. Lilley
Milton, Pa
Chester Fritz
Bryan Place
W. G Spurrier
East
Franklin Street
George OC
Clinton
Jamestown
N. Y
Charles
Washington Avenue
Henry Holzapfel, Jr
Merle Belle- Snyder
Mise Lavella Kochender
Edna Middlekautf
Henry Holzapfel
Donald Gross
Massanetta Springs
John ‘Findley Williamson
Gladys Snooks
South Mulberry Street
Aont
Arnold Burkhart
Leitersburg
A. Louise McClain
Winster Street
J. Barnard Shaw
Richmond
Thomas Hassett
Kenilworth
Virginia Each
Robert ‘Stott and
Henry Sites
Cambridge Hospital
Messrs
Page Smith
Fred, Paul and
Earl Wintermeyer
Davidsonville
Grace Drennen
Elsie Haffer
Drexel Lushbaugh
Elmer A- Rich
Oak Hill Avenue
Michael EB. Shea
Roanoke
Jimmy
Carters
Simmy
Paris
Helen Williams
S & B Hat Works
East Washington
Miss Coleman
Rudy Wed
J.A. Miller
Mercury
Helen Miller
Lawrence Letzkus
Larm’s Beauty Shop
N. Potomac St
Bane J. W. Rohrer
Frigidaire
Potomac Edison CO
Brown Smart Shop
Nivere
WE Women
Betty Brainerd
Legal Aid Society
B. B
L. M
East 65Th St
St.Louis
Maytag Company
Laws
Bohman CO
Hagerstown, Md
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