Social whirl in Washington area residents and visitors
A broad roster of local social notes lists A J Cataliere of Washington as a week end guest of Misa Gibbs at 612 Washington Avenue, plus several travelers and visitors including Robert H Hamilton of the Colonial Hotel en route to Atlantic City, Anna Tickner of Baltimore visiting at the Colonial Hotel, and numerous others from Washington, Baltimore, Cumberland, and nearby towns on short trips, hospital visits, and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Cataliere
Washington, D. C
Misa Danay Gibbs
Washington Avenue
Robert EH. Hamilton
Colonial Hotel
Atlantic City
Ambassador
Anna Miller
Washington ‘Street
Highfield
Louise Geary
Woman Appointed Justice of Peace in Frederick County
Governor Ritchis announced the appointment of Mrs. John J. Hitselberger as justice of the peace in the Liberty district Frederick County the first woman to hold such an office in the state her husband formerly served as magistrate Miss Hamilton hosted cards at the Colonial Hotel in honor of Miss Anna I Tickner of Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchis
Frederick Cunty
John J. Hitselberger
Liberty
Hamilton
Nannie Hamilton
Colonial Hotel
Anna I. Tickner
Ballimore
Mattoid Defined as Abnormal Mind From Birth
Learn a Word Daily presents mattoid a person born with an abnormal mind bordering on insanity or degeneracy. Derived from Italian matto mad and Latin mattus drunk with Greek ot forming a descriptor. The term contrasts with moron as a concept of mental maturity versus brain development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matto
Mattus
Matus
Hidden Quotation Puzzle From Letter Positions
A historical clue hides a quotation by mapping letter positions from quoted phrases. Key words include writers and items with specific position indices, forming new words when rearranged. The puzzle requests unraveling the concealed quotation using the given position sequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Everybody's Day at Pen-Mar comes with trains and events
Pen-Mar hosts Everybody's Day on August 31 with two special trains and afternoon trips. Fireworks and dances by Prof. Tobin and Prof. Luckman are planned, plus a baby show with prizes for various categories. A doughnut eating contest and a promenade for all ages are also on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerston
Thomas Tobin
Baltimore
Luckman
Pen- Mar
Entertains for Miss Martha Hoffman at Higgs home
Miss Edna Higgs hosted a large gathering south of Waynesboro in honor of Miss Martha Hoffman of Smithsburg a Maryland University Hospital nursing student. The lawn was lit with Japanese lanterns and guests enjoyed games music and refreshments. Notable attendees included Martha Hoffman Mabel Hoffman Hulda Jacobs Mary Rinehart Margarite Hashleman Isa belle Addlesberger Lettia Gearhart Maye McKenrick Mary Davis Rhoda Gossard Mary Barkdoll Edna Higgs Rhoda Hoover Elsie Higgs Blanche Wolfinger Dora Snowberger Maude Shaffer Helen Sniveley Cora Ridenour Eugene Good Margaret Hufner Orpha Turner Fannie Hykes Katherine Emmert Lillian Beecher Zeigler Rose miner Gladys Barkdoll Ralph Murray Nellia Huff William Byers Vera Barkdoll Nelson Gingrich Mary Cook John Harshman Maud Spilman Edward Lehman Rhoda Middles Edward Hufner Dorothy Middles Eldred Rinehart Mary Wolfinger Hubert Leaman Margaret Kauffman Abram Lecrona Katherine Rows Harold Lehman Naomi Zeigler Roy Huffman Mary Kauffman Edna Huff Charles Tueige Alize Cunningham Hari Miller Edna Hunter Leslie Bond Katherine Jufner Owen Oberholtzer James Dayhoff Luther Kessler Irvin Cook and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna’ Higgs
Waynesboro
Martha Hoffman
Smithsburg
Maryland University’ Hospital
Baltimore
Mabel Hoffman
Hulda Jacobs
Mary Rinehart
Margarite Hashleman
Isabele Addlesberger
Lettia Gearhart
Maye McKenrick
Mary Davis
Rhoda Gossard
Mary Barkdoll
Edna Higgs
Rhoda Hoover
Elsie Higgs
Blanche Wolfinger
Dora Snowberger
Martha Hufner
Maude Shaffer
Helen Sniveley
Cora Ridenour
Eugene Good
Margaret Hufner
Orpha Turner
Fannie Hykes
Katherine Emmertt
Lillian Beecher M
Ze Miner
Gladys Barkdoll
Ralph Murray
Nellia Huff
Willian Byers
Vera Barkdoll
Nelson Gingrich
Mary Cook
John Harshman
Maud Spilman
Edward Lehman
Rhoda Middows
Edward Hufner
Dorothy Middows
Eldred Rinehart
Mary Wolfinger
Hubert Leaman
Margaret Kauffman
Abram Lecrona
Katherine Rows
Harold Lehman
Naomi Zeigler
Roy
Picnic Draws Large Crowd Near Charlton With Races
The Charlton Sunday School picnic at Shupp's grove near Charlton on August 19 drew many attendees. Rev Apdegraph and Charles Alvord delivered addresses on cooperation and early training. Prizes went to race and pie-eating contestants. Charles Alvord and D H Lawrence of Hagerstown tied for most dinner. Singing and a band provided entertainment. Marriage licenses issued to Zellers Smith, Yeager Watt, Cook Myers, Neeley McBride, Eckert Anman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlton
Shupp
George Zellers
Mirabeth Smith
Lewisburg
Clarence ¥. Yeager
Sylvia Watt
Mount Alto
Harry M. Cook
Myrtle Myers
Falling Waters
Harry BE. Neeley
Carlisle
Mary E. McBride
Mount Holly
Raymond Eckert
Violet Anman
Lebanon
Quincy Orphanage Band to Perform at Benevola and Willow Grove
The Quincy U B Orphanage Band of boys will give a Sunday afternoon concert at Bene Vol a U B Church and a Sunday evening concert at Willow Grove Park Funkstown. Irene Bonebrake won the gold star for top weekly gain at the nutrition class led by Miss Ethel Middlekauff at Amle tai Street School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy U. B
Benevola U. B
Willow Grove Park
Funkstown
Irene Bonebrake
Amletai Street School
Ethel Middlekauff
Marriage a la Mode in Greece and Birth Order
In Greece family marriage practice favors marrying daughters in birth order. An unattractive eldest daughter can delay marriages for the family until younger sisters are ready. Only when a girl seems hopelessly maritable do parents approve the next in line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Mills Orchestra From Baltimore Here On Thursday
Mills Maryland Novelty Orchestra from Baltimore, touring the country, will perform at Willow Grove Park in Hagerstown Thursday evening. Prof Frank B Stouffer announced the showing from 8 30 to 12 00, as crowds have packed the park for recent dances with BI's Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Maryland
Pittsburg
Hagerstown
Willow Grove Park
Frank B. Stouffer
Baltimore
the Park
Benefit Musical For Conoco Chapel Piano
A benefit concert will be held at Conoco Cheague Chapel on Thursday evening August 24 to aid the newly installed piano. The program features community singing solos duets quartets violin ukulele and piano recitals by top talent from Clearspring Williamsport and Wilsons, plus a concert by the Victor Talking Machine Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conococheague Chapel
Clearspring
Wlliamsport
Wilsons
Victor Talking Machine Company
Birthday Surprise Honors Clarence Chaney’s Brother
A birthday party at 208 North Locust Street honored Elisa N. Chaney with games music and a late evening collation. Meanwhile newlyweds Hartley and Bettie Grove Hartle are honeymooning in the Adirondacks and will live at 1222 Sixteenth Street Washington DC after their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Chaney
North Locust Street
Elisa N. Chaney
Hartle Ty
Bettie Grove
Clinton R. Grove
Adirondacks
Sixteenth Street
Washington, D.C
101 Year Old Nick Hartman Says He Still Works Daily
In Baltimore on August 22, Nick Hartman, a native of Ohio, is 101 but claims he can still do a day’s work like any man. He lives with relatives, has a little money of his own, and helps neighbors with odd chores. He smokes and chews, refuses schooling, and expects to live another 50 years, saying he has no aches or pains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Nick Hartman
Nick
Ohio
Pantomine at the City Park
A pantomime presented by Playground children under Miss Hurlburt will unfold at City Park tomorrow at 8 P M. The children, from various playgrounds, dramatize stories for local families and grown ups in attendance. Knights of Columbus reunion at Pen Mar draws about 10000 attendees from Maryland DC and eastern Pennsylvania for a full day of activities and speeches. A trip to Western cities follows for Mrs Gula Reynolds Mrs Martin Byler Robert Schmidt and Clever Reynolds totaling 1472 miles with praise for Louisville Tourist Camp facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hurlburt
Misa Hurlburt
Knights OF Columbus
Pen-Mar
Maryland
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania
Gula Reynolds
Martin Byler
Robert Schmidt
Clever Reynolds
Louisville
Cincinnati
Dayton
Columbus
Ohio
Women and Frank Candor in Love and Witty Advice
Essay reflects the value of candor over flattery in male behavior and wedding prospects. It contrasts frankness with insincerity, urging honest, open minds. Also notes a regional advertisement for a ladies waist sale at Alich M. Weagley's Corset Shop in Potomac Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alich
M. Weagley
N. Potomac St. Ady
Tailored Effects in Fall Designer Wardrobe
The separate blouse and skirt receive much consideration at the ends of the fall designer. It is expected these neglected garments will be reinstated in milady's wardrobe, emphasizing tailored models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milady
Wedding Rings Feature Gemstone Bands In Platinum
Wedding rings of slender gemstone bands sapphires emeralds or pearls set in platinum gain popularity alongside diamond bands.
Pound Social Held At Gapland Home
A pleasant pound social was hosted by Mr and Mrs Alva Hutzel in Gapland on Friday evening. The event featured a flower-decorated table and late night refreshments. The report also notes fashion trends with negligees and winter coats showing beaver fur and brown cloth combinations for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Hutzel
Gapland
You Are Well Bred and the Value of Sportsmanship
A reflection on etiquette and sportsmanship, stressing gracious winning and losing. It cautions that poor grammar and careless language reveal bad training, urging careful expression until one can clearly convey themselves. The piece links cultivated manners with well bred behavior in social contests.
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Anna'i. Tickner
Bessie Hamilton
Howard Russell
North Potomac Street
Cumberland
Amoco Gas and
Ol! Co
Frank’ L. Hamilton
Jittia
J. R. Hamilton
Colonial ‘Hotel
W. Leo Fisher
Winchester
W. Les Fisher
Douglas
Dorothy Kirkman
New York State
Potomay ‘Avenue
H. F. Miller
West
Washington Street
Pea Eg
Oes Tae
Kirkinab
New York
A. Howard Russell
Potomac Avenue
Adam Brown
Washington
Clara Ankeney
Marlon Mumma
Roanoke
Jacob Ankeney
R. C. Grubbs
Strausburg, Va
Freeland Ankeney
Mises
Laura King
Huntingdon, Pa
J. W. Smith
Mitchell Avenue
Washington County Hospital
Misa. M. Alice Sword
Williams
Misa Sword
Dorothea Long
Katherine Schindel
Margaret Boyer
Catherine Bester
Mountain View
W. N. Middlekauff
Earl
Solomon's Island
Norman B. Scott
Bedford Springs, Pa
B. Baechtel
T. 8. Clegg
A. C. Strite
Mary
B. R. Clegg
Philadelphia
Mrs. Russell
Antietam
Harry B. Grove
Marjorie and
Alma
Cleveland
Russell Fields
Mason M. Hurd
Witneis University
Williamsport
Miss Mirland
Powers of
Sarah Morgan
Earl Mangus
Lisbon
Sarah Murray
Hizabeth Powers
Lida Hicks
Canton
Elisabeth Powers
Nell ‘Watson
J A Grant
Oakland
Frank H. Ankeny
Corinne Troupe
Madalynne Flory
Fairview
Blanche
Ankeney
Frank H. Ankeney
Charles Romaburg
D. A. Nanamaker
Keedysville
Misa Elizabeth L. Eckert
Carlisle, Pa
Steve ‘Kuskey
South Potomac Street
ML Leatherman
Margaret
Jacob
Kenneth
New Salem
Mary Shank
Sadie
Lewis Shank
Harry Kepler
Downsville
Beulah Wishard
Boonsboro
School Board
Harvey Spegsard
Madeline C Cromer
Blue Ridge Summit
Anne Bruin
Mary Moran
Weagley
Chicago
Modart Corset
Adolph S. Rumreich
Ewald P., Tomanek
Salvador Bermudez
Washington County
Misa _Katherine Baker
H. Paul Bovey
City Light
Potomac
Sharpsburg
Justices OF Peace
Parks
Burne
Jolson’s Bride
al Jolson
Alma Osborne
Ethel Delmar
Hartman
Laurel Gray
Dreas
Kellogg's
Kellogg’s
W. &. Kellogg
Cory Fisken
Alao
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