Salvation Army Picnic Planned at Cold Springs Park
Summer activities of the Salvation Army in Hagerstown culminate in a picnic at Cold Springs Park on Saturday September 6 drawing over eighty attendees. The local HQ sees personnel changes with Major Shultz leaving for West Virginia and Captain Bott arriving from Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Hagerstown
Cold Springs Park
Shultz
West Virginia
Bott
Virginia
Catoctin
Misty Mount
Kiwanis Club
Ladies’ Home League
Red Cross
Kaufman
Tritch
Many Expected At Concert Thursday
A record crowd is anticipated at the Community Singing Concert by the Hagerstown A Cappella Choir directed by Raymond K. Hollinger at Pangborn Park. The annual event, set for Thursday, promises a picturesque lakeside setting with trees and shrubs, benches, and an amplifier system to soothe the audience as they join in the singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Raymond K. Hollinger
Pangborn Park
Avocados peak in June to August with regional flavor gaps
The piece notes avocados are available year round but peak in June through August. It contrasts California and Florida varieties, stating Florida avocados are larger and have a richer, nuttier flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Florida
Sapodilla Tree Gum Used To Make Chewing Gum
The article explains that chicle, the boiled-down sap of the sapodilla tree, is the material used to make chewing gum and notes the tree grows in equatorial regions.
Social and Personal notes from city society circle
A long list of local residents and visitors reveals summer travel and hosting patterns. Many families return from Atlantic City and other trips while others plan visits to Dearborn Baltimore Philadelphia and Maine. Several weddings surgeries and hospital stays are noted along with military service and attendance at social events.
Picnic Thursday for Mary Young Rebekah Lodge outing
Plans are set for the Mary Young Rebekah Lodge picnic at Mrs. Addie Spessard's cottage in Row's Park on Thursday August 14. Transportation by bus departs from I. O. O. F. Hall at 2 p m and from West Washington and West Washington and High at 2 15 p m and from West Side corner and Park Avenue. Mrs. Mable Barnhart oversees transport. A picnic dinner is arranged with supper served at 5 30 o clock and members should bring a novelty prize for the afternoon games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Young Rebekah
Addie Spessard
Row's Park
I. O. O. F. Hall
South Potomac Street
West Washington
High Streets
West Side
Park Avenue
Washington Street
Mable Barnhart
Births announced from Funkstown and Cumberland
A daughter was born on Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Rudolph Krumpe of Funkstown. Mr and Mrs Orville Plotner on West Side Avenue announce the birth of a daughter at the hospital on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Richard Snyder of Bedford Pennsylvania announce the birth of a son on Tuesday at Memorial Hospital in Cumberland. Mrs Snyder was formerly Miss Louise Beachley of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Krumpe
Funkstown
Washington County Hospital
Orville Plotner
West Side Avenue
Richard Snyder
Bedford
Memorial Hospital
Cumberland
Snyder
Louise Beachley
Marriage of Mary Irvin to Bewitt D. Saines in Martinsburg
Mr. Clinton Irvin of near Martinsburg announces the marriage of his daughter Miss Mary Irvin to Mr. Bewitt D. Saines son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Haines of Martinsburg. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Frank G. Coleman in Martinsburg on Saturday. Mr. Haines works at the Fairchild Aircraft plant in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Irvin
Martinsburg
Mary Irvin
Bewitt D. Saines
C. H. Haines
Frank G. Coleman
Haines
Fairchild Aircraft
Tap pans Homemaker Club Picnic At City Park
The annual Tap pans Homemaker Club picnic is today in the North Pavilion City Park. A basket lunch will be spread at noon followed by a program of games. The event is open to Homemakers and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tappans Homemaker Club
Wine Bottle Storing Keeps Corks From Drying Out
The practice of laying wine bottles on their sides slows cork drying, preventing cracking and falling apart when opened. Proper storage helps maintain seal integrity and age of the wine.
Baptists to Hold Picnic at Braddock Heights Tomorrow
Five hundred people are expected for the First Baptist church Sunday school picnic at Braddock Heights tomorrow. Buses depart at 9 a.m. and return to Hagerstown, leaving Braddock at 7 p.m. Free transport for Sunday school members under seventeen. Balloons, peanuts, ice cream, and rides for youngsters. Games start 10:30 a.m. Lunch at noon. Contests run 1 to 4:30 p.m. Ball game at 5 p.m. Rain or shine. Committees named for program, transportation, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Braddock Heights
Hagerstown
Braddock
S. Rohrer
Benjamin Weller
Clarence Little
Jake Vorous
Roman Statler
Clyde Wright
John Lillard
William Moore
E. Mowen
Warren Shirey
George Orange
Linwood E. Orange
Birthday Party Held for Two Sons at Spessard Clubhouse
A picnic at the Spessard clubhouse in Row's Park celebrated the birthdays of Charles and Lewis Spessard and Clegett Spessard. Guests enjoyed cake, games, swimming, and a picnic lunch. Included were W P Cook and many Spessards plus out-of-town guests from Maryland and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Spessard
Charles
Lewis
Lewis P. Kaetzel
Edgar Kendall
George C. Lowman
Ralph Cushwa
R. E. Spessard
Charles Kaetzel
Clifford Spessard
Charles Spessard, Jr
Anna Middlekauff
Mary Souders
Clifford Schildknecht
Louise Myers
Leon Spessard
Lewis Spessard
Woodrow Wishard
Donna Jean
Dorothy Kaetzel
Spessard
Connie Spessard
Sue Ellen Cushen
Lorraine Rice
Wanda Kaetzel
Frank Curfman
Zullinger
W. F. McBride
Sabillasville
Scott Whitmore
Pulaska
N. Y
William Catchall
Gladys
Mercersburg
Frank Danner
Martinsburg
W. Va
J. R. Kitchen
Bobbie Krouse
Chewsville
House to Capitol Hill tale links boy to WPA squabble
A Washington DC origin story travels to Oakland then reaches Hagerstown where a California friend sends it. Eleven year old Goodloe Byron, son of Representative Katherine Byron, unintentionally plays lobbyist as his mother helps approve WPA funding that fires David Lasser from his WPA job. Young David asks Goodloe to plead with his mother not to vote against his father. By the time Goodloe gets home, the vote has already occurred. In another note, Mrs. S W Gray grows cotton in her East Wilson Boulevard garden after seeds picked by her Army son Jesse yield four yellow then pink blooms. She invites visitors to see the unusual crop and notes the bolls used for seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Oakland
Calif
Hagerstown
California
Goodloe Byron
Katherine Byron
Capitol Hill
Goodloe
David Lasser
WPA
Lasser
Congress
Byron
David Ask
S. W. Gray
East Wilson Boulevard
Dinner Party Follows Middletown Wedding
Miss Anna May Kinsey and Mr. Ted Dagenhart of Middletown were married at noon Sunday at Boonsboro Lutheran church with Rev. M. A. Ashby officiating. A dinner as guests of Mr and Mrs Herbert Dagenhart followed, with relatives from Boonsboro and Middletown in attendance.
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Anna May Kinsey
Ted.Dagenhart
Middletown
M. A. Ashby
Boonsboro Lutheran Church
Herbert Dagenhart
William Bentz
City
Ernest Dagenhart
Hart Smith
Hubert
Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Johnson Held In Johnstown
James E. Johnson hosted a surprise dinner party in Johnstown Pennsylvania for his wife's birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Shockey Mr and Mrs Paul Laign and son Paul Jr Mr and Mrs George Martin Mrs Jesse Warren Feltz and Mrs Fay Havermale all of Johnstown Pa Mr and Mrs Spencer Absher and son of Washington Mrs Lillie Palmer of Gettysburg Pa Mr and Mrs Roy Shearer and Earl Plat Jr Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Johnson
Harry Shockey
Paul Laign
Paul, Jr
George Martin
Jesse Warrenfeltz
Fay Havermale
Johnstown
Spencer Absher
Washington
Lillie Palmer
Gettysburg
Roy Shearer
Earl Plat, Jr
Harrisbure
Dress pattern promises stylish bodice and appliques
The Daly Pattern Department offers Style No. 3135 a dress pattern with a sweetheart neckline wide waist and a twirling skirt plus a tailored version for classroom use. It covers sizes 7 2 to 2 0 with yardage details and includes heart appliques. Order by sending 15c per pattern and your name address and style number to Daly Mail New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly Mail
West 11Th Street
New York
N. Y
Delegates At Convention Open In Baltimore
A large number of Morris Frock Post American Legion and Auxiliary delegates head to the Maryland State Convention opening today in Baltimore and running through August 16. Headquarters are the Emerson and Southern Hotels. Officers will be elected Saturday morning. A parade and Ted Lewis orchestra dance close Friday night at the Fifth Regiment Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Frock
American Legion and Auxiliary
Maryland
Baltimore
George Rodock, Jr
George Harman
Legion
Emerson Hotel
Southern Hotel
Ted Lewis
Fifth Regiment Armory
Daniel E. Heller
Hancock
Robert Troup
Halethorpe
T. F. Lynch
C.L. Stein
Edwin Williams
Robert J. McCandlish
Heller
James Omos
George Rankin
Mesdames Cameron Elgin
Floyd Strine
Russell Stoner
Ruth Reynolds
Audrey Highbarger
Stella Foltz
Richard Stonebraker
Paul Reisner
Ruby Huling
Alice Lynch
Miss DeVore Weds Mr. Young Sunday
Winifred E. DeVore daughter of Mrs. Jesse E. DeVore and Austin T. Young son of Jesse T. Young were married at Grace United Brethren Church on Sunday morning August 10. Rev G L Rider officiated in the presence of immediate families. The bride wore a white eyelet dress with red rose corsage. Mrs Young a Hagerstown High School and Columbia Business College graduate works at Moller Organ Works. Mr Young is with Fairchild Corporation. After a reception at the bride’s home the couple will motor through New England and Great Lakes routes and reside in Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred E. DeVore
Jesse E. DeVore
Austin T. Young
Jesse T. Young
Grace United Brethren Church
G. L Rider
R. E. Spidell
Young
Hagerstown High School
Columbia Business College
Moller Organ Works
Fairchild Corporation
New England States
Great Lakes
Ohio
Hagerstown
Downsville Church Hosts Two-Week Brethren Services
A two week series of services began Monday at Downsville Church of the Brethren led by Rev. Roy K. Miller of Browneville. The gatherings continue nightly through August 24 at Manor Church for a homecoming service. public invited.
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Downsville
A Fall Fillup TALL mood dress noted for late summer wear
A description of a bayberry green rayon crepe dress named Fall Fillup TALL. The garment features four antique gold buttons reaching the neckline and is styled for late August into September with a chic, confident look and a large black hat.
Election Held At Reunion Of Ausherman Family
Samuel Ausherman was elected president at the 12th annual Ausherman family reunion held in City Park Burkittsville. Officers named include John Ausherman Fayetteville vice president Noah Ausherman Chambersburg corresponding secretary Bertha Ausherman secretary treasurer Jerre Ausherman and Mary Snowberger historians and George Ausherman Hagerstown field manager. The program featured speeches by Charles Sollenberger and Dorothy Zimmerman, a Harne sisters song, readings and memorial services, with Middletown orchestra and pianist Dolly Hylan. The next reunion is scheduled for the last Saturday in July 1942 at City Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Ausheman
Burkittsville
Ausherman
John Ausherman
Fayetteville
Noah Ausherman
Chambersburg
Bertha Ausherman
Greencastle
Jerre Ausherman
Mary Snowberger
George Ausherman
Hagerstown
Bowman Reunion Set for August in Pen Mar Hall
The annual Bowman reunion will be held Sunday August 17 at Convention Hall Pen Mar Park. A Washington DC orchestra will perform in the program. Earl H. Bowman of Smithsburg serves as reunion president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman
Pen Mar Fark
Washington, D C
Earl H. Bowman
Smithsburg
Corn Roast With Zion Reformed Church at Pangborn Park
The J Spangler Kieffer Bible Class of Zion Reformed Church hosts a corn roast this evening at Pangborn Park at 6 00. Before the roast games will be played starting at nine o clock. All members are invited.
Dahlia Show Dates Given by Hagerstown Society
The Hagerstown Dahlia Society set September 25 and 26 for its annual show with ads and premiums due by August 31. The Monday meeting at City Park included a miniature flower show with prizes to Mesdames Trumpower Hahn Mack Ramsburg Shank Smith Polsgrove Gibney Sterman and Moser. Judges were Vernon Miller Ada Hammond and Mrs Middate kauff. Ernest Miller spoke on insecticides and Mary Baker was welcomed as a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Dehla Society
Clyde Trumpower
Maude Hahn
H. H. Mack
BH. K. Ramsburg, Jr
J. KeHer ™ Shank
Florence Smith
Roy Polsgrove
Ben
Ernest Gibney
A. H. Sterman
Oscar Moser
Vernon Miller
Ada Hammond
John’ Middatekauff
Ernest Miller
Mary Baker
Ketter Shank
Dora Byrum
Mesdames Roy
Poligrova
Florence’ Smith
Florence Leatherman
Lloyd Leatherman
Dean
Frank Rohrer
Ruth Trumpower
Mrs Schmidt Honored Guest At West Side Home
Mrs Edgar Schindel hosted a Tuesday evening event at her West Side residence honoring her sister Mrs Lewis Schmidt, formerly Miss Julia Flohr, with moving pictures by Mr Schmidt and gifts for the guest of honor. Attending were Mr and Mrs Charles Duke and daughter, Mrs Edith Duke of Chambersburg, Mr and Mrs George Flohr, Mesdames Lillian Zeigler Blanche Levin Emilie Sheppard Mary Humelsine Maud McCoy Harlan Thum the Misses Irene Thum Esther McCarran Ida Sheppard Patsy Flohr Mary McCoy and Jeanette McClain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Schindel
West Side
Arenas
Lewis Schmidt
Julia Flohr
Schmidt
Charles Duke
Edith Duke
Chambersaburg
George Flohr
Wiener Roast Attended by Local Families on Farm
A wiener roast took place on Silas Paulsgrove’s farm near Les tersburg Saturday night. Guests from Hagerstown Westminster New Jersey and Baltimore joined Mr and Mrs Moats Paulsgrove Kline Rohrer Boyer Wolford and others for games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Paulsgrove
Lestersburg
Lewis Moats
Harvey Kline
Charles Rohrer
Robert Boyer
Lawrence Wolford
Preston Moats
Ira Sprecher
Keller Hartle
Gardner Moats
Hilda Mose
Della Knode
Hagerstown
Earl Helwig
Westminster
Miles Shaffer
New Jersey
Ira Moats
Charles Bailey
Baltimore
Wade Smyre
Doris
Vivian
Richard
Raymond
Joyce Moats
Elwood
Melva Knode
Helen Robinson
Betty Sawyer
Genevieve
Margaret Bireiv
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Glick’s Shoe Store
West
Washington St
Fleisher
Bikle’s
MA Glastows
Louis A. Snyder
Clarence Baker
Evelyn and
Dorothy Meyers
Virginia Manning
Atlantic City
Lester E. Goodwin
Dearborn
Mich
John P. Caspar
William C. Walsh
Cumberland Country Club
Herbert R. O’conor
Walter Hensell
Marshall Grove
Western Pike
Ruth Kline
Big Pool
Luther Beckley
Branin Asiliton
Ann Asilton
Raven Heights
Philadelphia
Betty Lushbaugh
Bunning Apartments
Arbrius
Harry Hawkins
Guy O. Downs
Mrs. B. H. South
Broadway
Canada
A. O. Mullen
Antietam Street
Rena Bible Betts
Robert O. White
Lake Carey
Mr. White
S. George White
Grey Gables
R. L. Sharrett
East
Irvin Avenue
Maine
Mary Ann Thomas
Charles Thomas
North Locust Street
Louise M. Smith
Hamilton Boulevard
Youngstown
Daisy R. Rogers
Harrisburg, Pa
Co. W. Stockslager and Family
Glenside Avenue
Jeannette Kaylor
Jean Hoffmeier
Atlantic City, N. J
Dennis O. Byers
Grace Byers
Virginia Avenue
Max Kiesewetter
Oak Hill Avenue
Lake Chatauqua
Samuel Emmert
Terrace Court Apartments
Williamson, N. C
Rebecca Knight
Carol Crockett
Gloria May Curry
Gay Street
Adem Eitner
Boonsboro
Esther Boyd
Leona Bollinger
Fred Donovan
Endless Caverns
New Market
Hilda Burke
Marguerite Castle
Brownsville
Leon Zahn
Pamela
Albert C. Nigh
West Washington Street
Charles Zahn
East Franklin Street
Virginia Wagner
Virginia Seaman
Emil Miowsky
Albany
W. D. Crockett
Akron
Camp Lee
J. S. Crockett
Libby Krebs
Camp Woolston
Milburn Jennings
George 5. Jennings
Middlewest
Mary E. Bond
Boston
Grace Orne
Ernest L. Yourtee
Dorothy Yourtee
Stafford
Leon R. Yourtee
Edward L. Burger
Potomac Avenue
Paul E. Burger
Magnolia Avenue
Wiltshire Hotel
Lillie Hollinger
Charles T. Kreigh
Clearspring
Evelyn Selser
F. Walter Selser
Shenandoah Valley
Bernice Tanner
Washington County Library
Big Island, Va
A. Joe Muilendore
Helena
George B. Alexander
Charles M. Trott
Southport
N.C
Clarence Thomas
Wekend
Mr. Thomas
Mrs
Charlies Thomas
Freemont Stonebraker
Bernard and
William Myers
William Leatherman
Montsarada
Grange No. 404
College Park
H & G Hosiery Shop
Lappans
Ward
Montgomery Ward & CO
Baptists
Ed Goodloe
Applique Incl
American Legion
Miss DeVore
Mr. Young
Downsville Services
Golf For Health
Croquignola Permanent Wave
Dahlia
Society
Mrs. Schmidt
Leiter Brothers
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