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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1927
Page
3
Society editor notes many itineraries and visits as residents travel to Pittsburgh Atlantic City Baltimore and Washington with relatives in Williamsport Elkridge and beyond. Local congratulations engagements and hospital news intermingle with travel plans and social calls across the region.
Mrs Norman Bentz hosted a bridge gathering yesterday afternoon at her Hamilton Boulevard residence. Green and white decor with floral baskets set the scene. guests included Mrs W J Clapp and several other local ladies. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Clapp, Miss Myers, and a consolation prize to Mrs McCune.
Miss Dolores Wageley hosted a Friday night card party at her Broadway home in honor of guests Miss Lucille Brown and Miss Marion Hirst. Other attendees included Miss Elizabeth Harmon Mrs Lyner Baer Miss Evelyn Wolfinger Miss Ruby Nigh and Miss Marjorie South. Prizes went to Miss Fivelyn Wolfinger and Mrs Baer.
The King's Daughters Inc set aside October 17 and 18 for a membership campaign. Letters will be delivered on Monday and collected on Tuesday to minimize trouble to subscribers.
Mrs. John Bingaman was honored at a 44th birthday party by her children. Attendees included numerous relatives from Welsh Run Marsh Run and surrounding areas, with a 44 candle cake as the centerpiece and many family groups listed.
Indiscriminate giving harms locals by funding undeserving cases and aiding out-of-state or unknown recipients. King’s Daughters and Public Health urge careful reporting of worthy cases, noting examples from Mrs F and a dying widow whose funeral funds were sought from churches and individuals. They seek cooperation to help the truly needy. The Angle families plan a reunion at Red Bridge Park on August 25.
Miss Mae Riggs entertained at a delightful 500 party at her home in Mauganeville on Thursday evening August 18. Guests included Misses Blanche Glidsner Mildred Houck Catherine Horst Anna Martin Blele Meyers Catherine Middlekauff Lottie Parke Catherine Plum Camilla Rohrer and Messrs Edward Martin Max Glissner. Score prizes went to Miss Blanche Glissner and Miss Camilla Rohrer.
Miss Alberta Coleman announces a week of club meetings for women and girls across Leitersburg Lappans Ringgold Cavetown Williamsport with a Friday federation meeting at 2 p.m. to plan exhibits for the Hagerstown Fair. Also a bridge party at Summit Avenue hosted by Miss Lena Gray Ramsey with prizes for Mrs. Charles Stambaugh Miss Margaret Ramsey and Miss Thelma Arthur.
The author reflects on the first locust and the approaching end of summer. He contrasts lush garden growth and long days with the audible warning of locust wings. Moments of seasonal change unfold as gardening tasks end and signs of autumn appear. The piece blends lyrical reflections with a practical mint sauce tip tucked at the end.
A fragment lists kitchen notes on bouillon from vegetable scraps and seasonings with butter. It mentions painted drawers and children keeping them tidy. Advice touches on hair care with lean brushes and a wash procedure using soapy water, ammonia rinse, and sun drying.
City Councilman T Benton Hoover sold his cigar business in the Square to J A Boyd and Peter Wolf. Congressman David J Lewis scored another victory for his parcel post bill signaling House passage. Betts the feed man noted lighter demand as manufacturers and merchants bought trucks for delivery. E Edward McCardell and Nannie Henry noted births and a death respectively at North Locust Street. Zion Lutheran Church in Williamsport held a large reception after dedicatory service led by Rev D Upton Bair.
Howard Garlinger and Edward Hoffman entered the peach business while Samuel H. Sweitzer announced his bid for sheriff. R B Hazlet of Maryland Telephone rented space in the Humrhouse Building startup with over 199 subscribers. Wheat prices surged to one dollar on the Baltimore market, eightieths in Keedysville and forty six cents in 1896. Steam cider press at Halfway and Kline plant hummed. WCTU at Kee dy sVille elected officers including Mrs C E Eavey president and Mrs EB Baker vice president.
Delegates at a scientific congress in Tokio discussed the origin of the white Tino race in Japan. Isolated on Hokkaido they descend from primitive white men with white swarthy skin thick wavy hair and non Mongoloid eyes. Some scientists link them to Europe while others to Polynesians.
A column blends social gossip noting a young woman courted by two admirers and a lopsided party in Maugansville. It also covers 4H Girls Club Federation planning a Washington County fair exhibit and a camp at Big Pool. plus marriages, a novel lampshade idea, and quick consumer tips on kerosene rags, sparkling window cloths, and slow coffee.
The Hagerstown Private School at 235 North Potomac Street resumes its thirteenth year under Principal Miss Fordyce. The curriculum covers all grades and high school with a kindergarten run by a graduate. The school emphasizes holistic development, student independence, and proper health oversight, with well ventilated bright rooms and outdoor space. Miss Fordyce, with a long teaching career, founded schools in the area and values community support. inquiries to 232 N Potomac St or 1095-1 by phone.
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