This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1938
Page
3
The Women’s Club announces a policy change for its annual Christmas dance inviting all ages, but the event targets younger attendees. Zel Smith's ten piece orchestra will provide music on December 23, with refreshments and a decorated auditorium. Mrs. Raymond W. Parks chairs the arrangements and new workers will be named later this week.
Mrs. Laura Marley of Midland announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Theresa Ridley to Mr. O. Lee Wallis of Baltimore. The wedding was held Saturday afternoon at St Mary's Catholic church rectory with Rev. Simon Kenny officiating. The bride's aunt and uncle Mrs. Sara Smith and Mr. William Morris attended. The bride is a Central High School Lonaconing graduate. the groom is a Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Johns Hopkins University graduate. They will reside in this city where Wallis works for Potomac Edison.
The Maryland Appalachian Trail Club sponsors an all day hike through the Catoctin Recreational Area on Sunday December 11. Eleven and a half miles will be traversed with scenic viewpoints including Little Falls Chimney Rocks Wolf Rock and Hunting Creek. Hikers depart from the local bus terminal at 8 15 a.m. Reservations close by noon Saturday with Allen F Secor at 2400 or 1321 M.
Mr. and Mrs. Corbett and Mr. and Mrs. Ainsley return from Waynesboro where they were guests of the Ankene ys. Several residents attend events, travel to New Orleans and Clarksburg, and a few are ill or confined to home. Raymond Harrison Jr. remains unconscious after being struck en route to deliver papers at Washington County Hospital.
At a Tuesday PTA meeting patrons voted to rename Halfway School the Lincoln School. Christmas party plans for December 19 called for food and clothing contributions to fill baskets for local needy families. reports on the state convention were given by multiple members and safety chairman Fortune Odend Hal urged backing legislation for more schools in Washington County due to crowded county schools.
The Philathea Sunday school class of the Church of the Brethren held a dinner for seventy five spouses and guests in the main auditorium. Readings and vocal numbers accompanied by remarks from Rev Dr Beachler highlighted the evening. The class, with 54 members after nearly thirty years, has contributed to church missions and city needy causes.
The tenth anniversary of the Young People's Missionary Society of St. Mark's Lutheran Church was observed at the church with devotions themed There Room in Your Heart for Jesus. Mrs. Helen Wilkes led a program of song story and poetry, and members presented gifts to pioneer members including Mrs Martha Snyder.
The Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold its annual Christmas party at the regular meeting tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. Bessie Corrill, 118 North Avenue. The party will begin promptly at 8 o'clock and all members are invited.
Mrs. Louie Ensminger hosted a surprise party at their South Locust street home for her son Donald’s eighteenth birthday. Guests enjoyed a red and green color scheme, games, and dancing with many attendees listed by name.
The Sisterhood of Mary and Maria met at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Sullivan in Funkstown with Miss Ruth Wolfensberger leading a program on Mission Study of South America. Marjorie Shipp performed an instrumental piece and refreshments were served by Mrs. Sullivan and Mrs. John Keplinger.
Washington County Christian Endeavor Union held a county dinner at Hotel Patterson for sixteen attendees. Howard Johnston presided. Rev. Dr. William S. Hess led devotion as reports on county work were heard and problems discussed. The group voted to invite the regional No. 2 of the International Society of Christian Endeavor to meet in Hagerstown.
About 150 members and guests of St. Pauls Methodist Men’s Bible class gathered Tuesday in the church social room for their annual banquet. Rev Dr Lynn Crowding spoke on The Purpose of the Church. Carroll L Baechtel presided and new officers were named for the coming year.
University law students and engineers clashed as white mice were released, provoking little fear from the crowd. Girls squealed softly while onlookers gasped, and the rodents were collected by students amid the rumpus.
Toylands report strong demand for musical toys and life like dolls while classic stars lose appeal. Parents scrutinize gift lists as mothers and fathers snap up popular items like rubber dolls in bathinette sets. Seven Dwarfs appear in dolls and furniture, electric toys grow bigger, and games such as Chinese checkers and Peg Chow gain traction along with Lone Ranger gun kits.
A surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Stickel in Washington avenue in honor of Mr. Stickell. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. Y. Stickell Mr. and Mrs. W. Dieterich Mr. and Mrs. H. Dorsey Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Blennard Mr. and Mrs. Lester Baker the Misses Margaret Forsythe Louis and Catherine Dorsey Jane Dieterich Delores and Blaine Stickel Calvin Young Charles Athey Marl and Robert Dorsey Edgar and William Dieterich William Kiener and Roy Rhinehart.
The Crace United Brethren Sunday School Temple Builders met for a monthly business session and apron social at Mr. and Mrs. Join Hofk man's home on Clarendon avenue. Attendees included Rev. L Rider and numerous couples and single members, with refreshments served.
Guy J. Clippinger, named adr sales director of Staffman Chevrolet Sales, vanished from the organization during a turkey dinner at the Dutch Kitchen on Saturday night.
The Henry Kyd Douglas Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold a meeting Friday December 9 at 2 30 p m at the president Mrs Walter B Stehl home on South Prospect Street.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.