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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1927

Page

7

Weddings and Society Notes From Local Circles

Co B Harsh of Mercersburg and Mise Pearl Meyers of Charles City Va visiting J M Harsh in Washington. Hagerstown man H J Quick in serious condition at Mercy Hospital Baltimore. Miss Dane Miller to California September to enter school accompanied by mother Mrs Emmett W Gens. Mrs B M Harris of Hagerstown sails August 26 from Baltimore to Boston. Various locals host visitors and travel to Europe, Canada, and different Pennsylvanian towns. illness and recovery updates accompany social calendar notes.

Co. B. Harsh Mercersburg, Pa Mise Pearl Meyers Charles W. Va J. M. Harsh Washington Avenue H. J. Quick Hagerstown Mercy Hospital Baltimore Mies Dane Miller Emmett W. Gens California Miss Miller B. M. Harris Chatham Merchants and Miners Line Boston Mass C. E. Harsh Mercersburg West Washington Street Miss Pearl Dorothy Meyers Harsh

Hotel Dagmar Offers Home Stay Alternatives During Fair

With the hotel full for Fair week, the Dagmar will arrange private home accommodations for overflow patrons. Interested guests may contact Manager Mr. Henri by phone or in person to discuss how many can be hosted and available conveniences.

Henri Dagmar

Birth of a son for Mr and Mrs Leroy Nigh

Mr and Mrs Leroy Nigh announce the birth of a son at the hospital yesterday. The family resides at 25 Wayside Avenue.

Leroy Nigh Wayside Avenue

Legion selects mascot Master Jay Ward from 100 candidates

Master Jay Ward of Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania has been chosen as the Legion mascot to travel with the American Legion to Paris for the convention in September. He is described as a typical American boy and was selected from more than 100 candidates.

Jay Ward Wilkesbarre The American Legion Paris

Birthday twins honored at Washington county party

A mother and her daughter both celebrate birthdays on the same day and were honored at a large party hosted by J. W. Knell of State Line Maryland. About 250 to 300 guests from Maryland and Pennsylvania attended and enjoyed games, old amusements, and a lawn party. Two large cakes, one with 39 candles and one with 19, plus additional treats, were served.

Washington County J. W. Knell State Line Mre. Knell Misalda Maryland Pennsylvania

Night manager of Dagmar Hotel returns to York

C. B. Cox who recently became night manager at The Dagmar Hotel has returned to his home in York Pennsylvania.

Florence Zummerman York Harrisburg East Avenue C. B. Cox Dagmar Hotel York, Pa

Miss Branin Hosts Card Party At Home

Ruth Branin welcomed guests for a Saturday afternoon card party at her North Potomac home. Virginia Carmichael won the first score prize with Camilla Roule tte and Ida Trammell taking second and third.

Ruth Branin North Potorac Avenue Virginia Carmichael Camilla Roulette Ida Trammell Thomas Hardinge Harrison Flick Wiltshire Edwin C. Fockler Merritt Campbell Julia Cushwn Julia Keedy Helen Miler Robert A. Stott Fions Stickell Anna Katherine Roulette Edward Wareham,Jr Fortune Odenhal Roxana White Hagerstown Alice Clayton Cranwell Baltimore and Blue Ridge Summit Branin Dorothy Ream Pittsburgh John Pangborn

Miss Newcomer Hosts Farewell Bridge Party

Miss Eliza Newcomer daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry K Newcomer Beaver Creek entertained at bridge yesterday afternoon with classmates from Miss MacClintock s and high school They plan to go away to school this fall making it a class farewell Prizes went to Miss Dorothy Needy Miss Paula Kieffer and Miss Margaret Conrad Guests included Dana and Alice Miller Paula Kieffer Edith Fulde Dorothy Needy Louise Porter Helen Middlekauff Lillian Mary Ellicott Mary Stewart Dorothy Margaret Conrad and Rachel Miller

Eliza Newcomer Harry K. Newcomer Beaver Creek Bridge Louise Porter Helen Middlekauff Lillian Mary Ellicott Mary Stewart Dorothy Margaret Conrad Rachel Miller

Pound Party At The Spreaker Home Social

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Sprecher hosted about 10 guests at a pound party at their home. Attendees included Paul Eichelberger Pinkney Hennessy Ralph Marple Jane Thomas Guy Tedrick Emory Hammer Mildred Sprecher and many others listed in attendance and spouses.

Ira Sprecher Paul Eichelberger Pinkey Hennessy Ralph Marple Jane Thomas Guy Tedrick Emory Hammer Mildred Sprecher George Fockler Ethel Needy Julia Hoover William Needy Eleanora Bowman Ralph Seibert Catherine Mumma Harold Grove Eva Draper Elmer Dodd Marie Moore Virgil Riggs Jane Long Robert Hoover Vera Draper Lester Spre Emory Cline Mary Winters J. F. Barnhart Ethel Leedy Mervin Stinebaugh Maude Eichelberger Ralph Hess Harriet Hoover Lester Stinebaugh Gladys Cline Vernon Dellinger Hazel Turner Ira Kauffman Pree Dennis Helen Forsythe Lillian Kretzer Fred Fockler Foster Freeze Wilbur Stine Milliard Kretzer Angie Marotte Victor Bowers Robert Bowers Hilda Zellers Wilbur Sprecher Dorothea Jane Grove William Grove Mary Sprecher Kenneth Sprecher Lester Sprecher George Grove Mary Hoover Calvin Myers Fred Draper Kreigh W. A. Myers William Bloyer William Martin Herbert Moore H. H. Long Paul Grove Johnny Kreigh George Allen Myers

Last Recital of Season on Sunday at Mercersburg

The final organ recital of Roy A. McMichael's series in Mercersburg is set for Sunday at 4 30 PM. The program includes Pontificale and Benediction Nuptial pieces plus Liszt and Sturgis works.

Roy A. McMichael Mercersburg Leffen DuBois Loret Liszt G. Batiste Sturgis

Aurelia Adams Crowned Queen at Lake Junaluska Pageant

Aurelia Adams of Tampa Fla won the pageant at Lake Junaluska North Carolina ruling the carnival in regal robes. She presided over events as the event’s crown bearer and judge in the pageant segment.

NEA Service Atlanta Lake Junaluska N. C Aurelia Adams Tampa Fla

Show Family To Meet Saturday September 10th Reunion

The annual Show reunion will be held at City Park on Saturday September 10. Registration opens the exercises followed by a picnic dinner. An amusements program is arranged for both old and young. The committee includes Mrs. Charles E Shaw, Miss Daisy Hartle, William Hays and Carl Moats.

Charles E Shaw Daisy Hartle William Hays Carl Moats

Engagement announced at bridge luncheon in Williamsport

Mrs James H Fitzbharls of Folge Hill Gardens Pa hosted a bridge luncheon for house guests Miss Martha Beard and Miss Elizabeth Beard of Williamsport. The event announced the engagement of Elizabeth Botter Beard to Mr John Henry MacLeod of Charlotte N C. Guests were former Beachwood School classmates. Beard is daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Beard Williamsport.

James H. Fitzbharls Folgehill Gardens Bridge Martha and Elizabeth Beard Williamsport Elizabeth Botter Beard John Henry MacLeod Charlotte, N Misses Beard Beachwood School Philadelphia Miss Beard William H. Beard

Junior Wire Company approves trip to Firemen's Convention

At a special meeting the Junior Wire Company accepted an invitation for members to attend the Firemen's Convention in Washington on Labor Day. Free transportation will be provided for uniformed men who must meet at the hall Tuesday night August 30 for final arrangements.

Washington

Wagon Licenses Due September 1 in City

City Clerk Ned R&R Carlisle announced licenses for horse drawn vehicles are due by September 1. Transfermen and dairymen should apply now as licenses are ready. Milk licenses expire October 1 but grocers may obtain them now.

Ned R&r Carlisle

Bowman Family Holds Annual Reunion at Cono mac Park

The fifth Bowman family reunion was held at Conomac Park with a short business meeting and music by the Blue Ridge Orchestra. Rev. Bender gave an address. attendees included numerous Bowmans and relatives from Polo Ill., Washington DC, and nearby towns.

Conomac Park Bender Bowman Blue Ridge Orchestra Antietam Street U. B Bavey Bowman Harry Bowman Station Bowman Earl Polo Chas. Pound Ella Mhoupt William Doyle F. C. Cunningham Ernest Dayhoff Frederick S. Bowman Daniel Lowery Kate Lowery Margueritte Bowman John Clayton Smith Polo, Ill Naomi Martz Harry Martz Beulah Bowman Dorothy Bowman Sharon Bowman Joseph Bowman Hattie M. Bowman Geo. C. Decker Washington, D. C Grace Kretsinger Emma Kershner F. Marion Kretsinger Edgar Newcomer Guy Lumm Frank Kretsinger Robert Ferguson Ruth Bowman Ralph Bowman Arthur Bowman Richard Troxell J. David Bowman Johnnie, Jr Carl Schmidt James Koontz D. C. Dayhoff Francis Morningstar Jane Anderson Dan Bowman Fred Betts Carl Bowman Robert Betts J. W. Koons Herbert Bowman Emma Bowman Charles Bell

Redfern Turns From Orchestra to Air Quest

Rochester reports Paul Redfern aimed to be a musician but failed to land an orchestra post. He then pursued conquest of the air including a Georgia to Brazil trip. His mother, residing locally, revealed this after his departure. Visitors to Mrs Reichard included the Schindels of Hagerstown and the Rowlands of Harvey and Edgar Rowland.

Rochester N. Y Paul Redfern Georgia Brazil Benjamin Schindel Hagerstown Harvey Rowland Edgar Rowland Maugansville R. H. Reichard

Miller Bride Ties Knot at Benzonia Michigan

Braton W. Miller son of Mr and Mrs Ernest W Miller of Hagerstown married Miss Elinor Case daughter of Senator William L Case of Michigan. The ceremony occurred at the bride's home in Benzonia Michigan. Miller a University of Maryland graduate recently earned a PhD at the University of Michigan and plans to return to Hagerstown with his bride around early September.

Ernest Miller Braton W. Miller Ernest W. Miller Hagerstown Elinor Case William L. Case Michigan Benzonia Mich Miller University of Maryland China University of Michigan

Harsh Family Eleventh Reunion Held at City Park

The Harsh family held its eleventh reunion at City Park on Thursday with devotional songs and readings. Officers elected include president Mrs William C Petitt and treasurer Paul Harsh. Dozens of family members attended representing multiple branches and towns. Next year’s gathering is scheduled for the last Thursday in August.

Harsh City Park Jesus J. M. Harsh Loraine Cunningham Junior Ward Sheeves Margaret Sprecker Edward Jarvis Melcher Harsh June Ambrose William C. Petitt Albert Palmer Adam Harsh Edgar Sprecker Paul Harsh Della Harsh John Hose Wm. G. Petiit Samuel Spisler Jacob Harsh Mercersburg Hubert Bloyer Richard Bloyer Edward Harsh Charles Corbett Preston Myers W. H. Palmer Leola Downin Pearl Myers Evelyn Anderson Katherine Palmer Wm. Ward Jennie Harsh Davis Saum Margaret Gower Louise Corby Gladwin Palmer Edgar Sprecher Rhoda Clark Wm. Martin Edward Moore Nancy Olive Hose Louise Harsh Chas. Wiles Grace Snyder J. L. Jacobs Chas. Bowers

Thirteenth Birthday Celebrated With Cake and Games

The gathering included many relatives and neighbors such as Mrs. Wilbur Bowers Martha Bowers Pearl Metz Ida Grosh Lula Murray and others. Paul Harel organized amusements like running and peanut scramble with prizes. Calvin Myers and family performed music, and Gladwin Palmer received a birthday cake with 13 candles.

Wilbur Bowers Martha Bowers Pearl Metz Ida Grosh Lula Murray Harry Wissinger Ambrose W. P. Potts Frank Long D. W. Newcomer Blanche Highland Warren Harsh Fred Beaver Samuel Stockslager Lula Kratz Olive Cunningham Beely Harsh Fred Lesher Sor Wetbel Olive Nancy Hose Paul Harel Chas. Robinson Robert Lee McGinley Gladwin Palmer Calvin Myers

Local Pairings Listed for City Youths

A list of young couples from the city appears with names and ages including Grover W. Carr 24 and Dorothy M. Drenner 18, Ralph E. Leedy 21 and Viola M. Iseminger 18, Oscar W. Shupp 21 and Frances Butts 18, George Snell 21 and Ruth Mills 18, George W. Waugaman 25 and Cora Bee Fanus 20, Paul J. Dunkle 21 and Mabel A. Piper 20, Calder I. Clemson 21 and Dorothy I. Nickey 19. The pairs are from multiple nearby towns such as Big Springs, Martinsburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg and Steelton.

Grover W. Carr Dorothy M. Drenner Ralph E. Leedy Viola M. Iseminger Oscar W. Shupp Big Springs Frances Butts George Snell Ruth Mills Martinsburg W. Va George W. Waugaman Carlisle Cora Bee Fanus Goodyear Paul J. Dunkle Mabel A. Piper Shippensburg Calder I. Clemson Dorothy I. Nickey Steelton

Miss Moller Arrives in California From Home

Miss Louise Moller who left here three weeks ago for California has just arrived in San Francisco. Postcards show she visited Yellowstone Park during the cross country trip. She plans to remain in California for several months.

Miss Moller California Louise Moller San Francisco Yellowstone Park

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Charles Daniels Elkins, In, Va J. Ira Ritter East North St Clarence Halston Virginia Avenue Mr. W. B. Rohrer Jersey City, N. J Mrs. D. C. Alter North Mulberry Street Arthur Fair Dora Burhans Broadway L. A. Burhans Edna Burhans Nancy Friend Frantz Lydia, Md Alice Edmonds Hamilton Boulevard Frants Europe F. J. Schultz Lone Pine Lodge Conococheague Heights Harry F. Young Middletown Ohio C. E. Netkirk Marburn Road Mae Riggs A. C. Houck Clearspring Karl F. Suhr Youngstown,Ohio W. JE. Strite C. P. Fitzgerald South Potomac Street Cc. G. McGill WU. S Wyoming Mrs R. V. McGill Moller Avenue R. L. Evans Onville Albert Bentzel Mulberry Street Ontario Canada Niagara Falls William Newcomer C. E. Riggs Sophie Householder C. C. James Indian Spring Register of Wills John D. Hollyday Mrs. Hollyday J. O. Snyder Atlantic City Myrtle Laughlin John and Henry J. R. Sollenberger Greencastle William Bachtell, Jr Norfolk, Va William Bachtell Richard Shehan Douglas Geeting Chicago Keedysville Mr. Geeting Grey Gables Beauty Parlor Newberry’s Washington Street Gladstone McCardell Bros Dankirson Legion Miss Branin Miss Carmichael Affair At Sprecher Mr. Gernard Bloyer Dry Run Luther Flush Hollywood Jane le Verne Baby Peggy Reginald Denny Lady of the W. L. Douglas Oxfords Franklin Street Howard's E. Balto Royal Typewriters Hagerstown Bookbinding and Printing Co Franklin and Jonathan Streete Erston Miller Peter Buys Samuel H. Strine Hagerstown, MD Woods Ketelbey Donizetti Angelus Susan Foster O Susanne Mr. Samuel Strine Myddleton San Juan Hill Willard Hagerstown Battery Co Baltimore Street Boys’ Wash the Peoples Store West Washington St Toledo R. F. Bower & CO W. Wash. St Kodak Picture Developing Hiedwohl Estire North Potomacs Carson Kirk Silver the Keller, Stonebraker and Saxten Co General Insurance Towson Smithsburg, Md
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