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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1939

Page

2

Planned Dahlia Show Highlighted by Society Meeting

A meeting of the Hagerstown Dahlia Society at Mt Alto park pavilion drew 139 members. Plans for the annual Dahlia Show on September 28 and 29 were finalized and a picnic is set for August 25 at 4 p.m. in City Park north pavilion. Rev J D Green opened with prayer. Program included piano solo by Mrs Abeula Freeman, Sleepy Hollow Band, vocal solos by Miss Doris Freeman and Harry Freeman, humorous readings by Mrs Oscar Moser, musical reading by Emma Freeman and Vivian Wagamol. Prayer by Rev Green, refreshments by Charles Hildridge. Prizes for games awarded to Mrs Oscar Moser, Mrs Florence Smith, Mrs Wilfred Morin and Lewis Ditto. Announce births following.

Abeula. Freeman Sleepy Hollow Vivian Wagajoist Doris Freeman Harry Freeman Oscar Moser Emma Freeman Vivian Wagamal I Keller Shank Charles Hldridge Florence Smith Wilfred Morin Lewis Ditto

Smithsburg Class Of 37 Has Reunion

Smithsburg High School 1937 graduates and guests held their third annual reunion at Washington's Monument on Sunday evening August 13. A wiener roast followed by a business meeting presided over by vice president Virginia Shaver kept officers and committees for next year. An all day outing was planned for the second Sunday in August at Cowan's Gan Pa. Bowman reunion slated for August 20 at Pen Mar Park with descendants mainly from Washington county and others from across the state and beyond.

Smithsburg High School Washinston’s Monument Virginia Shaver Cowan's Gan Virginia Shaver, ‘Kenneth Harp, Armints Fager Harold Reynolds Annette Winters Harold Martin Dora Herbst Junior Hartle Doris Olsen Frank Mabre Dorothy Barrick Charles Burgesser Mary Ann Bowman Vernon Clark Kenneth Heefner Clifford Miller Daniel Miller Elvin Herbst Mary Lang Mary Doyle Bowman Pen Mar Park Washington County

World’s Fair guests and local social news reflect period

North avenue and Pairground avenue society columns note Miss Bernice Tanner and Miss Dorothy McCullough plan to attend the New York World’s Fair. Milwaukee visitor Miss Jane Steffey stays with Mrs. Steffey in Williamsport. Rail road hosts and numerous local trips to Atlantic City, Ocean City, and Boston populate the social diary, with hospital and family updates scattered among travel notes and reunions.

Bernice Tanner North Avenue Dorothy McCullough Pairground Avenue Tossent New York Maynard Grassnickle Curlew, In H. A. Lindsay Virginia Avenue Baltimore

Honor Guests at Good Clan Reunion at Pen Mar Park

A Good clan reunion in Washington County was held at Pen Mar Park on Sunday afternoon. Guests of honor included Mrs. Martin L. Good and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Good with family, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hale and family from Shelbyville Tad. Attendees listed many Good relatives including Theodore Good Charles Good Walter Good Clifford Shilling H W Sprankle Martin Baker Charles W Buchanan Myrtle Clark Samuel Pike and numerous Good siblings and cousins.

Washington County Pen Mar Park Martin L. Good Wilbur Good Edward Hale Shelbyville, Tad Theodore Good Charles Good Walter Good Clifford Shilling H. W. Sprankle Martin Baker Charles W. Buchanan Myrtle Clark Samuel Pike Goldie Anna Mae Josephine Kathleen Good Ruth Caskey Thelma Shilling Lorraine Glenda Baker Jean Barnes Adele Buchanan Mary Lois Marjorie Hale Mary Helen Martha Belle Good Peggy Janet Good Broudell Richard Shilling Robert Sprankle Richard Baker Myron Dale Good

Supper Party Held by Class at Panghorn Park

The Loyal Daughters Class of the First Christian Church held an annual picnic at Panghorn Park with a delicious picnic supper, games, and prize awards. Numerous members attended the event, followed by an August class meeting hosted by Mrs Pauline Roberts and Mrs Goldie Cross at 44 East Franklin Street.

First Christian Loyal Daughters Loyal Daughters First Christian Church Panghorn Park Mesdames Mark Boward Thelma Davis Nellie Raff Carrie Nanamaker Alice Poffenberger Cressie Downs Freida Turner Beulah Harper Georgia Marsh Nannie Ruth Velva Nelson Delia Feigley Goldie Cross Pauline Roberts Elsie Weller Virginia Roberts East Franklin Street Mesdames Thelma Davis Helen Stouffer

Harman Family Holds Twelfth Reunion at Mont Alto Park

The Hartman family held its twelfth annual reunion at Mont Alto Park with 300 attendees. Rev. Guy N. Hartman of Myersdale, Pa., Somerset County schools superintendent, delivered the main address. Contests took place and plans were made for next year’s gathering on the first Saturday in August at Mt Alto.

Hartman Mont Alto Park Guy N. Hartman Myersdale Somerset County Mt. Alto

Needy Family Reunion Set For August 20

All descendants of David Needy and friends are invited to gather in the City Park north pavilion on Sunday August 20 for a basket lunch at noon and a program led by Rev Elmer R Andrews pastor of Chews ville United Brethren church. A brass quartet from the Quincy Orphanage Band will perform several selections.

David Needy Elmer R. Andrews Chewsville

Tomorrow's Gold at Fountain Head Ladies Golf Meet

An odd hole match headlines the ladies golf card at Fountain Head Country Club tomorrow after noon. The report is at 1 15 p m and arrangements are in charge of Mrs W L Hyssong.

Fountain Head Country Club W. L. Hyssong

A Capella Choir To Give Free Concert By Pangborn Park Lake

The Hagerstown A Capella Choir announced a free public concert beside Pangborn Park lake tomorrow night. The nine year old group, composed of local residents, rehearses twice weekly and funds its tuition through concerts. They will also invite a community sing after the program with broadcasts planned for August 28 and 29 on National and Columbia networks.

Pangborn Park Lake New York Elijah Hele National Columbia

We Women by Betty Brainerd Dear Betty Brainerd

Two girls Willa and Marge seek guidance on dating older men, marriage versus finishing school, and parental control. Brainerd condemns early relationships, urges schooling, and warns against marrying married or unsuitable partners.

Betty Brainerd Willa Marge

Actress Janet Gaynor Marries Designer Adrian

Yuma Arizona August 16 Hollywood star Janet Gaynor and MGM designer Gilbert Adrian wed in a quiet ceremony with Justice Ed M. Winn. They left for El Paso to enter Mexico for a honeymoon and plan a Hollywood return after the trip. Gaynor, 30, and Adrian, 35, previously involved in fashion circles. this is Adrian's first marriage.

Yuma Ariz Mexico Hollywood Janet Gaynor Gilbert Ad- Nan M-G-M Studio Ed M. Winn el Paso Tex Myrna Loy Greta Garbo M-G-M Adrian Miss Gaynor Sydel Pack Naugatuck, Conn Philadelphia

Women’s Bible Class Hosts Wiener Roast at Marsh Area

The Ringgold Union Sunday School Women’s Bible Class met at Mrs. John Sensenbaugh’s home near the Marsh for a Friday evening program. After devotion, attendees sang and played games, followed by refreshments for numerous members including the Bisers, Sensenbaughs, Herbsts, Newcomers, Stines, Boswells, Moore, Martin, Barkdolls, Brandenburgs, Fishal, Newcomers, and many others in the extended group.

Ringgold Union Sunday School John Sensenbaugh Marsh Lloyd Biser Lloyd Sensenbaugh Raymond Herbst John Newcomer Seth Stine Harry Boswell Charles Moore Roy Martin John Duffey Frank Barkdoll Roscoe Brandenburg Della Fishal Joseph Newcomer Marguerite Betty June Ruth Biser Mary Sensenbaugh Dora Louise Herbst Mary K. Newcomer Mary Belle Boswell Evelyn Vonda Ruth Rhoda Moore Alma Frances Barkdoll Mildred Brandenburg Joh John Robert Norbst Joseph L ¥Rank Charles Newcomer Charles Allen Sting Roy Boswell Junior Moore Kellar Silas Fitz Glenn Niles John Moore Joseph Duffey

Betty Brainerd Seeks Fresh Start for Local Girls

A letter from Betty Brainerd urges four girls to abandon deceit and promiscuity, discourage interactions with boys, and focus on schooling. She signs with a pen name and address at 680 Madison Ave New York City, promising confidential handling of communications.

Betty Brainerd Madison Ave New York City

Program Announced For Grottoes Sunday

The Christian Endeavor program at Crystal Grottoes park near Aoonsboro will be on Sunday August 20. The Beaver Creek Christian church Christian Endeavor Society will lead with topic What Can We Do About Gambling. John Long presides and James Reese and John Long Jr lead. Special music by Arline Poffenberger and a children's chorus. Mrs Anna Summers of Rohrersville will deliver the principal address.

Christian Endeavor Crystal Grottoes Park Aoonsboro Christian Endeavor Society Beaver Creek

Troop 10 Returns From Camping Trip

Boy Scout Troop 10 at Trinity Lutheran Church completed an enjoyable camping period on Antietam creek at Roulette's farm. Twenty five boys and officers attended featuring scoutcraft advancement swimming and marksmanship. Life rank awarded to Robert Carpenter. Honor campers named: Bob Carpenter Carrol Guth Bob Shank Charles Emmett John Samuelson.

Trinity Lutheran Church Antietam Roulette Wilson P. Sperow Court of Honor John Samuelson Pete Smead David Emmett Walter Wood Carrol Guth Robert Carpenter Bob Carpenter Bob Shank Charles Emmett Bendell Claude Minnich H. D. Carpenter CG. G. Emmert John Bowie Dick Cocklin Henry Triesler, Jr Emory Wolfe Dick Wallace David Ummert Bob Roulette Bob Wallace Mickey Wood Leon Wolfe Charles Emmert Tim Shifter Ralph Dickens Ralph Walace Lloyd Rockwell Leonard Mills Jack Hershey Roy Conrad Junior Letter Lynn Johnston Buddy Brown

Mission Picnic at Reservoir Park by Bible Mission group

Children from the Bible Mission on Brenner Avenue enjoyed a picnic at Reservoir Park featuring group singing and a prayer service. Refreshments were served to thirty five youngsters. Mrs P A Limberg is superintendent of the mission. Meetings are held each Wednesday afternoon.

Children of the Bible Mission Brenner Avenue Reservoir Park P. A. Limberg

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