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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1928
Page
9
Martinsburg society notes list Miss Dorothy Myers visiting friends, engagements across Hagerstown and Greencastle, and multiple local residents hosting guests. The column also notes employees joining Woolworth, travel to Baltimore, and Thanksgiving gatherings. Birth announcements include several newborns in Martinsburg and nearby towns.
Woodrow DeLauter of Williamsport hosted a birthday gathering at his home on Monday evening. Guests included Janice Myers Hannah Bowser Evelyn Seymour Glendora Downs June Ardenger June Shank Bettina Stumbaugh Alice Poole Rose Bloomberg Robert Castle Frank Mentzer Warren Seymour Phillip Castle Paul Anderson Kenneth Pryor Simon Bloomberg Roger Newcomer DeWitt DeLauter and Mr. and Mrs Phillip Rauth.
The Elks Club will hold the first in a series of 500 and bridge card parties in their club rooms on Thursday evening. The event is limited to members and their lady friends, with prizes to be awarded and refreshments served.
Kempy has been chosen as the first dramatic event of the high school season to be staged Friday at 6 oclock in the auditorium. The two act comedy features a strong cast led by Miss Margret Gower and Earl Anderson. Supporting cast includes Mayher DeLawrer Ruth Bence Kate Pence Jene Wade Ben Wade Duke Merrill and others.
Between eighty and a hundred members of the Women's Club attended a farewell tea in the club auditorium for Mrs C M Harris a club director who will move to Philadelphia this month. Hostesses included Mrs J J Funk and others with singing by Mrs Wertz and Mrs Zentmyer and watercolor sketches by Donovan Swann displayed during the event.
Edwin M. Kemp of 618 Sunset Avenue Tren ton New Jersey has been named a member of Rider College's band and symphony orchestra. A clarinet player and Hagerstown High School alumnus, he served as business manager of the school paper and active in clubs. Kemp is a senior in the Rider College accounting program and will graduate in August with a B Accts degree.
Letty suggests cedar chests from Home Furniture Store and a traveling clock at Hamilton Gift Shop in a festive shopping note. She highlights a Potomca Edison Co waffle and griddle set, Meyers China Shop colonial lamps, electric oil lamps, varied lamp shades, and harp records, inviting Sallie to write for help.
A beige felt hat features a distinctive trimming with two tab like cutouts held by smoked pearl buttons and simulated buttonholes, creating a notable decorative accent on the headpiece.
A charity matinee at 4 pm Friday at the Maryland theater invites attendees to bring a toy in any condition. Toys will be donated to needy children and distributed by Boy Scouts under the King's Daughters. The event aims to create a grand parade of elephants clowns dolls and other toys for Christmas generosity.
Mr and Mrs Ira Sprecher hosted a butchering at their home with four hogs weighing 405 470 and 430 pounds. Col Dallas Ward led the event and a dinner followed for guests including Col Ward, the Groves, Drapers, Trovingers, Spreckers, and several Draper relatives. Mrs Frederick A Miller hosted her guest Mrs Clarence J Henry of Cambridge Md remains as visiting relative.
Lions Club holds regular meeting led by President France. Howard Young wins attendance prize donated by J Frank Elliott. Dance at Masonic Temple on December 6 benefits the Babies Milk Fund. public urged to attend. New members Lions Bouerman and Purdy welcomed. Entertainment planned by Lions Tyler and Robert Foltz. attendance prize donated by J C Grice.
Harry D. Burger a well known deputy court clerk celebrates his 47th birthday today with a quiet acknowledgment from colleagues and friends.
Do You Recall TODAY lists several newlyweds from Bridgeport Smithsburg and Myersville including Miss Gertie Plummer John Hunday May S Williard Ira L Warrenfeltz. Also noted are past local events such as baker Jacob Roessner turning 75 and various community roles.
A Washington county child who has never seen a doll and others lacking decorations for Christmas trees are among those on the Kings Daughters list. Miss Alice Edmonds announced at the December meeting that the Empty Stocking Association will supply gifts for 600 children, and a drive to adopt families through churches, Sunday schools, and clubs is underway. October receipts reached $6,250, short of the $10,000 goal due to the Florida tornado relief impact.
The Beaver Creek Community Club will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening December 6 at 7:30 in the Community Building. Prizes from the Community Show will be awarded, and officers will be elected for the coming year.
Harry N. Anderson, who has led Brandt Cabinet Works for ten years as superintendent, has resigned from his position.
The Juniors and Seniors presented a minstrel show Monday evening in the high school auditorium directed by Richard Mumma. The performance, with George Buxton, William McAvoy, Calvin Mumma and Edwin Mumma as end men and Mr. Sterner as interlocutor, drew a crowded house and netted funds for the Parent-Teachers Association. Soloists included Miss Alice Buxton, Miss Agatha Alexander, Miss Hilda Clapper, George Buxton, William McAvoy, Calvin and Edwin Mumma. The event was a financial and theatrical success.
The Henry Kyd Douglas Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold a regular meeting at the Potomac Club rooms next Monday at 2 30. President Mrs Leo A Cahill will preside. Reports from the Maryland Division Convention in Baltimore and the General Convention in Houston will be heard. Rev Dr W S Hess will speak on Woodrow Wilson at 3 30 and notes he was in one of Wilsons classes at Princeton University.
Edward Jenkins 28 and Archie Brooks 8, both of Stanley Va. James H. Phillips 23 and Pauline V. McInturff 21, both of Woodstock Va. Phillip A. Crumbine 22 and Ida E. Roth 20, both of Orefield Pa. Charles F. Sensel 21 of Hedgesville W Va and Mabel Cunningham 19 of Moorefield W Va.
Mrs Byron of the Maryland Federation of Music Clubs and Prof Thomas L Gibson state superintendent of music in the schools discuss gaining school credits across Maryland for time spent in music study. The Federation of Music Clubs pursues statewide recognition of music courses and pupil effort.
Mr and Mrs Howard R Poe entertained an oyster supper at their home on 115 East Franklin Street. Oysters were served in many styles. Attending were Mrs Ida Oberholtzer, Dr and Mrs C Ey Poe, Mr and Mrs G LeRoy Piper, Mr and Mrs G Edward Poe, Miss Elizabeth Poe, Miss Lilian I Poe, Paul FEPoe and William L Piper.
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