Two Christmas Plays for Children at Club Theatre
The Children's Theatre directed by Mary Ella Hook and Dorothy Loy presents two Christmas shows next Saturday afternoon December 9 at 2. Dolls features a girl and her dolls who come alive on Christmas Eve with cast members Mary Bester Ellen Schwartz Mary Jane Dreider and a group of dolls led by Betsy Cannon Peggy Stott and others. The second act adapts Kate Douglas Wiggin's Birds Christmas Carol with Audrey Mowen as Mrs Guggles and a cast including Katherine Simpson Nancy Pope Blair Gettig Billy Poffenberger Nan Lakin Seaman Suzy Bester and Gonnie Feiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Theatre
Mary Ella Hook
Dorothy Loy
Women's Club
Mary Bester
Ellen Schwartz
Mary Jane Dreider
Betsy Cannon
Peggy Stott
Mary Elizabeth Dansterger
Mary Alice Kneisler
Annn Stouffer
Jane Hershey
Jane Mathias
Hope Draper
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Coming Events Holiday listings in Washington County plan
A dense schedule of community events runs from December 3 to January 1. Religious dramas, book reviews, art lectures, museum exhibitions, theatre, concerts, dances, and Christmas parties fill venues such as First Brethren Church, Washington County Library, Museum, Treble Clef Club, Potomac Playmakers, Hotel Alexander, and various clubs. The public is invited. call the Chamber of Commerce at 2015 by Friday noon to add events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Library
Col. Carmichael
Germany
Erwin O. Christensen
Washington County
Potomac Playmakers
Women's Club
Santa Claus Inc
Alexander
Hagerstown Symphony Orchestra
Noah Bielski
Franklin Court
Hagerstown
Thamar-Theta-Rho
Dagmar Hotel
the Club
Hotel Alexander
Williamsport
Ass'n. High School
Fountain Head Country Club
Elk’s Club
Chamber of Commerce Office
Local residents marked by illness and travel note
A round of social updates reports several residents visiting relatives in Washington and Philadelphia, illness recoveries, hospital stays, and travel to the Army-Navy game in Philadelphia. Notable events include a cocktail party invitation, tonsil surgeries, and a flag bearer heading to the Polo Grounds for the Redskins Giants game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence J. Smith
Washington, D. C
Redskins
Polo Grounds
New York City
New York Giants
Births announced for Horn and Brown families
Mr and Mrs Robert L Horn announce the birth of a daughter at Washington County Hospital yesterday. Mr and Mrs Marvin W Brown of 7 Lincoln Street are the parents of a son born yesterday at the same hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Horn
Schindel
East
Washington Street
Washington County Hospital
Marvin W. Brown
Lincoln Street
Bible class gathering at Miller home in Locust street
The Adult Ladies' Bible class of the First Church of God met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Miller, 131 South Locust Street. Attendees included Rudolph and Mrs. Hardy, Barr, Eva Boyer, C. Cole, Nellie Barrow, Annabelle Miller, M. Kindle, Mollie Kidwell, Alberta Shipley, Laura Moore, Jennie Shaw, La Rena Shaw, and Doris Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of God
Myr
T. A. Miller
South Locust Street
Rudolph Hardy
Barr
Eva Boyer
C. Cole
Nellie Barrow
Annabelle Miller
M. Kindle
Mollie Kidwell
Alberta Shipley
Laura Moore
Jennie Shaw
la Rena Shaw
Doris Miller
Charity Card Party At Elks Lodge December 14
The Hagerstown Lodge of Elks plans its annual Charity Card Party in the Elks home ballroom on Thursday night December 14. At least fifty valuable prizes will be awarded. Admission is children’s clothing shoes or a cash donation to aid needy families and reduce truancy with Juvenile Court cooperation. John E. France chairs the arrangements and invites the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Lodge of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elks Home
John E. France
Elks
Plan For China Relief Program At Smithsburg Hall
A community benefit featuring native Chinese entertainment will be held at Smithsburg Community Hall on Friday December 8 to support the Chinese Relief Fund aiding refugees. Local churches and groups form a planning committee led by Mrs Edward T Plitt and Rev Edward T Plitt with organizers from Smithsburg and Cavetown. The event aims to draw general civic support and may include a Chinese atmosphere program with a speaker Oriental music and Chinese refreshments. further details will follow in posters and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsburg
Washington, D. C
Cavetown
Edward T. Plitt
F. E. Bushey
Edith Wolfinger
C. M. Huddle
Joseph T. Riley
Wings Over America to Replay at Beaver Creek Church
Due to bad weather the C E Society of Beaver Creek Christian Church will repeat its Wednesday play on Sunday evening December 8 at 7 30 in the church. The play Wings Over America follows a young aviator finding Christ with a cast including Mrs Margaret Turner Richard Sinisen Robert Sulanke and others. A short worship service precedes with musical selections by FE Reginald Woltz of Ringgold. Members and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Society of the Beaver Creek Christian Church
America
Margaret Turner
Richard Sinisen
Robert Sulanke
James Kipe
Betty Miller
Jean
Nellie Doyle
Reginald Woltz
Ringgold
Local Couple Weds at Cherry Run Ceremony
Miss Lois L Hart daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Hart of Cherry Run West Virginia and Mr Paul F Blenard son of Mr and Mrs Edward Blenard of this city were married Thursday evening at seven o’clock Rev G I Rider officiated The bride wore pigeon blue with black accessories The couple will reside at 34 Elizabeth Street with the groom’s parents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois L. Hart
Daniel Hart
Cherry Run
W. Va
Paul FE. Blenard
Edward Blenard
G. 1. Rider
Willing Workers class meeting at St Pauls Evangelical
The Willing Workers class of St Pauls Evangelical church met Thursday evening at Mrs Mary Humelsines home 350 West Side avenue. After a business session refreshments were served to Mrs Mary Hagan Mrs Florence White Mrs Lottie McFarland Mrs Emilie Shepperd Mrs Humelsine Mrs Inger Wolffson Mrs Daisy Armstrong Mrs Elsie Ruck Mrs P S McFarland Mrs Frank Humelsine and James Humelsine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Mary Humelsine
West Side Avenue
Mary Hagan
Florence White
Lottie McFarland
Emilie Shepperd
Humelsine
Inger Wolffson
Daisy Armstrong
Elsie Ruck
P.S. McFarland
Frank Humelsine
James Humelsine
Weekday whims and local notes mix with big game chatter
A Joliet style daily snippet covers Monday to Friday with undergrads listening to Yale scores on portable radios during Mt. Saint Marys Davis Elkins play, plans for concerts by Don Cossacks and Duke Glee Club, a McGill- Berlin educated preacher, a camel of oddities, Thanksgiving food, and city hall humor. It mentions Christmas window displays, a Manila plan for a bride, and various whimsical vignettes from locals including a barber gag and a hospital garden club decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. St. Mary
Maryland
New York
Waldorf-Astoria
New City Hall
Jack
Duke University Glee Club
Hagerstown
Washington
McGill University
Berlin
Sassafras Render
Sassafras
Odenton
Garden Club
Busy Bee class supper and program at St Pauls U B Church
The Busy Bee class of St. Pauls U B Church held a covered dish supper in the church social hall. Afterward a program featured vocal duet Peggy Waltz and Dorothy Byer reading by Margaret Smith solo Betty Doug and talk Travels in China and Korea by Betty Byer. Attendees included many local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee
St. Paul's U. B. Church
Peggy Waltz
Dorothy Byer
Margaret Smith
Betty Doug
China
Korea
Betty Byer
I. W. Swope
Charles Swope
Russell F. Smith
F. Berry Plummer
Blanche C. Lengle
G. H. Day
E. W. Byer
Anna Richards
George Wolfe
Nadie Wolfe
George Bell
Harry Hahn
Bertha Osbourne
Lucy Cummings
Katie Huntzberry
Jennie Swartz
E. S. Doub
Betty Doub
A. 0. Keedy
Charlies Walluck
Margaret Walluck
Richard Lowman
Edna Wooden
Ruth Boardwell
Helen Cramer
Alice Picking
Joseph Miller
Lulu Baker
Virgie Stafford
Charles Spielman
Doris Day
Phyllis Day
Missionary Meeting Planned by St Paul’s U B Women
The Women's Missionary Society of St. Paul's U B Church will meet on Tuesday December 5 at 7:30. Mrs John Summers leads the gathering with Mrs Fiske Elgin and Mrs Byer directing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society of St
Williamsport Democratic Women's Club Party Event
The Democratic Women's Club of Williamsport hosted a social gathering at the recreation building in Community Park last night. Members attended well and enjoyed entertainment including cards and games with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Women's Club of
Williamsport
Women’s Club Plans Holiday Events This Season
The Women’s Club outlines multiple holiday events including a juniors prom on December 28 with Club Royal Orchestra providing music from 9 to 12. Santa Claus and trees will delight youngsters, and a December 16 gathering invites children ages three to thirteen whose mothers are club members, chaired by Mrs. Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Harris
Club Royal Orchestra
W. Ross Cameron
Theta Rho Girls Plan For A Dance
At a Wednesday meeting of the Themar Theta Rho Girls Club at the home of Misses Catherine and Elizabeth Beard Wayside Avenue final arrangements were made for their Christmas dance. The event will be held at the Hotel Princess Dagmar on December 27 with Captain Kidds Orchestra from Westminster providing music. Miss Dorothy Brunner chairs the committee of Doris Martin LaRue Kitzmiller Virginia Lee Couchman Marie Lindsay Kitty Rowe Marian Brunner and Elizabeth Beard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Themar Theta Rho
Catherine
Elizabeth Beard
Wayside Avenue
Princess
Dagmar
Captain Kidd
Westminster
Dorothy Brunner
Doris Martin
LaRue Kitzmiller
Virginia Lee Couchman
Marie Lindsay
Kitty Rowe
Marian Brunner
Parties on anniversaries celebrated at North Locust home
Mrs. Charles Thomas hosted a bridge party Thursday night at her North Locust Street residence. The event honored Mr. Thomas on his birthday and the fifth wedding anniversary of her son and daughter in law Carl and Mrs. Carl Thomas. Guests included Miss Anna Mae Thomas Miss Elizabeth Thomas Mr and Mrs Carl Thomas Messrs Charles Thomas Paul Mayhugh Richard Thomas Fred Hilliard George Thomas and Edgar Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Mims
Luray
Douglas K. Mims
Hamilton Boulevard
Charles Thomas
North Locust Street
Mr. Thomas
Carl Thomas
Anna Mae Thomas
Elizabeth Thomas
Messrs
Paul Mayhugh
Richard Thomas
Fred Hilliard
George Thomas
Edgar Thomas
Parks Receives Mer cer Mercersburg Chemistry Club Honor
Raymond W. Parks of Hagerstown Maryland joins 15 other Mercersburg Academy students named to the honorary Chemistry Club for exceptional chemistry work and keen interest in the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond W. Parks
Hagerstown
Oak Hill Avenue
Mercersburg Academy
T N T Club Holds Meeting and Adopts Colors
The T N T Club held its second meeting at Miss Glendora Routzahn's home. New officers were elected for the coming year: President Esther Lambillotte, vice-president Mary Hynes, secretary Glendora Routzahn, treasurer Ruth Kershner, social chair Jerry Wolfensberger. The club adopted a constitution and red and white colors. Refreshments were served by members including Mary Hynes and Fay Sollenberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendora Routzahn
Esther Lambillotte
Mary Hynes
Ruth Kershner
Jerry Wolfensberger
Fay Sollenberger
Jane Plummer
Helen Reed
Martha Yeakle
Jane Garvin
Rose Hynes
Benefit Card Party Held for Library in Smithsburg
A benefit card party for the library was hosted Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Towson in Smithsburg. Prizes included 500 won by William Easton of Kennedyville and several cash, bridge and door prizes awarded to listed attendees from Hagerstown Waynesboro and Washington with honors to Miss Carrie Brown for Chinese checkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Towson
Smithsburg
William Easton
Kennedysville
Nancy Geiser
Waynesboro
Raymond Wilson
Hagerstown
Bridge
J. E. Wilson
Washington
Bessie Spessard
Guy Border
San Francisco
J. E. Snyder
Augustus Ludwig
Jacob Stoner
Emma Anderson
C. E. Wolfe
A. L. Towson
Carrie Brown
Leah Schindle
Howard Newman
Miss Spicer Weds Payne D. Quarles
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Louise M. Spicer and Payne D. Quarles of Charlottesville Virginia on Sunday November 26 at First Baptist Church the ceremony conducted by Rev Paul B Watlington followed by a reception at Hotel Alexander with guests including Mr and Mrs Quarles Miss Thelma Spicer Miss Anna G Morgan Mrs H E Morgan Mrs Roy Haines of Hagerstown and Mrs W E Estes of Charlottesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise M. Spicer
Payne D. Quarles
Charlottesville
Paul B. Watlington
First Baptist Church
M. H. Cohen
Hotel Alexander
Quarles
Thelma Spicer
Anna G. Morgan
H. E
Junior Police Club Benefit Dance Planned for Dec 8
A benefit dance at Franklin Court auditorium on December 8, organized by Grover C Crilley and Captain William H Peters of the local Police Department, will aid the Junior Police Club to fund instruments and uniforms for underprivileged city youths. The club, praised for improving local juvenile issues, has earned community support as merchants are urged to buy tickets and boost happiness for disadvantaged boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Court Auditorium
Grover C. Crilley
William H. Peters
Bridge Winners in Hagerstown Duplicate Tournament
Mrs. William T. Hassett Mrs. L A Sager Mrs Edwin Blair and Mrs Arthur Crosson won the Hagerstown Duplicate Bridge Tournament at Fountain Head Country Club last night. The next event will be at Fountain Head Friday December 8 S S p m reservations phone 300 Mrs C H Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Hassett
L. A. Sager
Edwin Blair
Arthur Crosson
Hagerstown
Fountain Head Country Club
Fountain Head
S&s P
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First Brethren Church
R. C. Medford
Women’s Republican Club of
Young
Citizen
S & Goldie’s
MRS
John P. Coblentz
Oscar Coblentz
Catonsville
James Elliott
M. E. Braly
North Potomac Street
Sadie Kennedy
Mitchell Avenue
Ralph Tagg
Mulberry Street
United States Marine Hospital
Baltimore
Bobbie Shenk
West
Harrisburg
Nellig S. Wick
Boonsboro
Easton
Charles E. Grimes
John B. Fleming
John A. Fleming
Doris Evans
Dorothy Hopkins
Charles Mumma
Philadelphia
Stella Wilson
Charles B. Taylor
Ralph Taylor
Keedysville
Clyde Taylor
Detroit
Fred Burhais
Chicago
Edwin Smead
Bernadine Allen
Pangborn Boulevard
Thomas B. Davis
George W. Uapdegraff
Ruby D. Jackson
Ruby Jackson
Mary Kathryn
Marcella Rita Suber
Kearneysville
Richard Allen Lightner
Laurel Street
Ray Hines
South Potomac Street
Charles A. Weagley
Beaver Creek
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Lorraine Brumbaugh
Jean Ripstra
Jack Young
H. C. Carswell
Hotel
New Yorker
PT Pica
GRAYS
East Washington St
Card Party
Plan For China
Smithsburg and
Stokowski
Philadelphia Orchestra
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Cal
Manila
Darling
Army- Navy
Giants-Redskins
Peter Buys
Altoona Symphony
Missionary Meeting
Arrow Service
Arrow Shoe Store
Federal Violin Bureau
Theta Rho
T. N. T.” Club
Miss Spicer
Miller’s Marinello Shop
Public Square
Gorham
Epres
Greenbrier
Cambridge
Dartmouth
Atches
Kohler & Sons
Washington St. Jeweler
Penn & Pencil Sets
the Hamilton
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