Treble Clef Club Christmas Program in Hagerstown
The Treble Clef Choral Ensemble presents a Christmas program Monday December 12 at 8 30 p m in St Paul s Methodist Church Hagerstown featuring carols from multiple countries arranged by Mrs Edward Oswald Jr soloists include Mrs Martin Ingram Mrs Henry Holzapfel and Miss Mildred Witherspoon organist Mrs J C Moore and string trio with Martha Holdcraft as organ soloist directed by Charles H Roderick without a full listing of all participants
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Treble Clef Club
Hagerstown
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Ensemple
Edward Oswald, Jr
Martin Ingram
Henry Holzapfel
Hark
Shepherds
Garol
R. B. Huvett
Mildred Witherspoon
Charles H. Roderick
Mr. Roderick
Julia Belle Shenk
Tablet Will Be Dedicated Sunday
A bronze memorial tablet for Rev. Walter Alexander Mitchell will be dedicated at 11 o'clock Sunday at St John’s Episcopal Church. Presented by Mitchell’s daughters Mary and Catherine, the tablet on the inner west wall was made by Lamb Seal and Stencil Company Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Alexander Mitchell
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Walter B. Stehl
Lamb , Seal and Stencil Company
Washington
Welter
Alexander Mitchell
Personal notices of health, travel, and visits
Local society notices list residents recuperating from appendicitis and illness, relocations to Maryland apartments, weekend visitors from Washington and Baltimore, and moves within town. It notes hospitalizations at Washington County and Johns Hopkins, travel to Newport, and plans to attend the National Coin Machine Show in Chicago. Also announces births at West Church and West Franklin streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Stine
Chicago
Hotel Stevens
Mrs. Stine
Cedar Rounds
Iowa
Sister Dominics Italy talk charms St Marys students
Sister MM. Dominic of Notre Dame Baltimore gave an illustrated lecture on Reminiscences of Italy to St Marys Catholic High School and eighth graders. She described Milan’s cathedral and Scala, Rome’s ruins, Venice, Verona, Naples and Capri, highlighting Italy’s famed sites and her recent visit. Students found the two hours engaging and enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Catholic High School
MM. Dominic
Notre Dame College
Baltimore
Italy
University of the Sacred Heart
Milan
Scala Opera House
Victor Emmanuel
Rome
Venice
Verona
Naples
Capri
Dominic
Birthday Party Honor For Mrs Willingham
A surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J Willingham on South Mulberry street to honor Mrs. Willingham's birthday. Guests included Daisy Burgess, Montel Burgess, Charles Marsh, Lucy Poet, Betty Poet, Virgie Socks, Mary Kline, Lena Grimm, Ruby Jenkins, and many others in attendance.
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J. ¥. Willngham
South Mulberry Street
Mrs. Willingham
Daisy and
Montel Burgess
Charles Marsh
Lucy
Betty Poet
Virgie Socks
Mary Kline
Lena Grimm
Ruby Jenkins
Junior Hammers
Margaret Powell
Ruth Feigley
Merle Kendall
Mae Nendall
Henry Bis
Four Ladies Win Duplicate Bridge at Fountain Head Club
Miss Josephine Strite Mrs John Bell Mrs H H Gorman and Mrs Edgar Jones won the duplicate bridge tournament at Fountain Head Country Club on Friday night. Next week's event is scheduled for December 16 with reservations through Mrs C H Miller at 300.
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Josephine Strite
John Bell
H. H. Gorman
Edgar Jones
Fountain Head Country Club
C. H. Miller
Class Entertains At Party Friday
The St. Johns Lutheran Sunday school class hosted a Christmas party at Mrs. Russell How ard’s Terrace home Friday night led by teacher Mrs. Leila F Oswald. Hospitality was managed by Mrs. Franklin Conrad with Mrs. Yingling and Mrs. Gonrad pouring beverages. Attendees included Mesdames Nelsott House Edison Groh Q K Hoffman Max Startzman Asher Edelman Clarence Hart scock Joseph E James S W Fogle N Edgar Geiselman Charles W Huyett Ralph R Garver H J Funk M E Fahrney Mary Kale and Miss Estelle Young.
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St. John’s Lutheran
Leila F. Oswald
Russell Howard
Terrace
Franklin Conrad
Maxwell Yingling
Gonrad
Mesdames Nelsott
Edison Groh
Q. K. Hoffman
Max Startzman
Asher 5. Edelman
Clarence
National Music Clubs Plan Contests Across States
The National Federation of Music Clubs plans state and district contests in Maryland Washington DC Delaware Virginia West Virginia and Maryland with finals at the Biennial Conductor in Baltimore. Repertoire rules include piano violin voice with orchestral selections and exams by a qualified authority. Applications available from Mrs Edward Oswald Jr and Mrs Ammon H Wreider.
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National Federation of Music Clubs
United States
Federation
Maryland
Peabody Conservatory of Music
Baltimore
Washington
D. C
Delaware
Virginia
West Virginia
Peabody
Cpn Ducien
Edward Oswald, Jr
Maryland Federation of Music Clubs
Ammon H. Wreider
Frederick
National Federation
Council Plans for Scout Party in Washington
The Washington Girl Scout Council outlined plans for a Christmas Eve party at the council headquarters on East Washington Street starting at 9 30 p m for all Girl Scouts. They also announced that the Girl Scout Institutes will replace the usual regional renter and be held in April in this city.
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Washington
Meridian Club Hosts Miss Ewald Speaker on Lighting
Miss Margaret Ewald, lighting supervisor of Potomac Edison, spoke Friday night at the Meridian Club meeting at the Women’s Club. She explained eye care and the meaning of I E 8 for Illuminating Engineering Society standards. Poinsettias and tall white tapers decorated the table. Mrs. Ruby Yost led as chairman with several members and guests in attendance.
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Margaret Ewald
Potomac Edison Company
Meridian Club
Women’s Club
Miss Ewald
Illuminating Engineering Society
Ruby Yost
Franklin Thomas
Phillip Grove
Miss Hahn Elected Worthy Matron for Queen Esther Chapter
Miss Dorothy U L Hahn was elected Worthy Matron of Queen Esther Chapter No. 3 Order of Eastern Star at the annual officers election held last evening at the Masonic Temple. Hugh Smouse named Worthy Patron for the coming year. other officers include Mrs. Mary Horst, Roy Horst, Grace Middlehauft, Eva Hutson, Helen Snively, Edith Crisp, George Gehr, Lena Buys, Ada Barnhart. Installation to be Jan 13 at the temple. retiring officers are Mrs. Fermine Lambillotte and J. Freeman Sinn, serving until Jan. 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy UL. Hahn
Queen Esther
Order of Eastern Svar
Masonic Temple
Hugh Smouse
Mary Horst
Roy Horst
Grace Middlehauft
Eva Hutson
Helen Snively
Edith Crisp
George Gehr
Lena Buys
Ada Barnhart
Fermine Lambillotte
J. Freeman Sinn
Old Clothes Ball Sponsored by Legion At Masonic Temple
The Morris Frock Post American Legion hosts the Old Clothes Ball next Friday night at the Masonic Temple. Admission requires clean wearable clothing to be donated to local charities for the poor. Gruber and his 10 piece orchestra donate services. CG Cobley chairs arrangements.
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Morris Frock Post
American Legion
Masonic Temple
Gruber
CG. L. Cobley
Christmas Party Tuesday Evening at Western Enterprise Hall
The Catholic Daughters of America host their annual Christmas board party on Tuesday evening December 13 at Western Enterprise hall. Proceeds will fund Christmas baskets for the parish poor. Bridge and five hundred will be played with tables for pivot players. Mrs Estelle Winger and Mrs Gertrude Gibbons hostesses. public invited.
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Catholic Daughters of America
Western Enterprise Hall
Estelle Winger
Gertrude Gibbons
Triangle Stores Holiday Window Display Contest
The Triangle Food Stores sponsor a Christmas season window dressing and floor display contest with awards of merchandise and cash totaling 100 dollars. Judges are Guy A. Hebb Park W. Loy and Grover Crilley. Displays judged next week amid strong competition as 40 to 50 members create attractive windows and store displays spanning the county.
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Triange Food Stores
Tnc
Guy A A. Hebb
Park W. T. Loy
Grover Crilley
Triangle Concern
Alsatia Club Plans Christmas Dance With The Diplomats
The Alsatia Club dance committee schedules a December 26 event at The Club in Hagerstown. The Diplomats, a twelve‑member band with a girl soloist, will provide music from 9:30 to 1:30. Featured soloists include Len Trehman and Haps Huber with Charlie Roberts on trumpet. vocalist Marty Horvath. Invitations are through committee members Milton Porterfield James Warlow Paul Huffer John Patterson and Joseph Fiery Jr.
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Alsatia Club
Hershey Park
Students of State College
Len” Trehman
Haps" Huber
Charlie” Roberts
Marty Horvath
Hagerstown
Milton Porterfield
James Warlow
Paul Huffer
John Patterson
Joseph Fiery, Jr
Coming Events List for December and January At Local Hagerstown
A comprehensive schedule of social and cultural events including gallery talks, Christmas programs, dances, teas, balls, parties, concerts, and performances across many clubs and venues from December 11 to January 22. Includes dates for the Christmas season, New Year celebrations, and notable productions. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 2915 to publish monthly listings.
Astor and Rothschilds Arrive in New York for Society Events
Mrs Vincent Astor chairs the Ice Follies committee at Madison Square Garden to aid needy musicians while Baroness Eugenie de Rothschild arrives in New York for her first visit in 27 years. Grand Duchess Marie of Russia is listed among patrons at a New York ball themed A Night With Russian Gypsies.
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Astor
Vincent ‘Astor
New York
Madison Square Garden
Marie Grand Duchess Marie
Russia
Sane
Christmas Party Of Dry Run Homemakers Club
The Dry Run Homemakers Club held its annual Christmas party at Miss Mary Cushwa's Dry Run home with husbands and friends as guests. A dinner was served, Christmas carols were sung, and games were played. Decorations blended blue and silver with pine sprigs and pinecones, and holiday favors were given.
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Dry Run
All in a Day The Week in Review for Christmas Season
A nostalgic weekly digest chronicles daily vignettes from Monday to Friday. It notes children writing to Santa, uniform recalls, curious holiday behavior, evolving gift trends, and festive city scenes from the town including decorations, school events, and local social rituals. It also mentions a Santa workshop, theater acts, and community figures amid the holiday bustle.
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Santa Claus
Henson Flying Service
Hopkins
Gruber
Kiwanis
Rotary
Mr. Gruber
Mr. Hopkins
Washington Street
Mercersburg Academy Hosts Christmas Carol Services
Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg Pa plans a Yuletide program with candlelit chapel services, a morning sermon by Headmaster Boyd Edwards, and an afternoon carol service featuring carillon music by Bryan Barker. A formal dance, faculty party, candlelight dinner, and Christmas recess follow. Poinsettia party hosted by Mrs C J Wyand at 636 North Potomac Street concludes the item.
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Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg
Academy
Boyd Edwards
Pilor
Bryan Barker
Merburg
C. J. Wyand
North Potomac Street
Ladies Plan Christmas Party at Elke Chih
Plans are underway by the ladies of Elke Chih for their annual Christmas party to be held Wednesday December 14 at 10 o clock. Husbands and friends of the hostesses will be invited. Dancing will entertain guests and refreshments will be served with seasonable decorations. Miss Rose Rowland chairs the arrangements committee, assisted by Mrs Schindel Mrs Elliott Mrs gee Mrs Nichols and Mrs Stottier.
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Elke Chih
Rose Rowland
Ruth Schindel
Pearl Elliott
Autimagee
Norman Nichols
Joseph Stottier
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Bethlehem
Junior College and Preparatory School of
Penn Hall
Chambersburg
Chambershore
Our
Carol
Karen Olson
Ruth E. Bailey
Marguerite Cooke
Hagerstown Bakery
W. Franklin St
Women’s Hats
L. & B. Hat Shop
Public Square
Leon Poole
Summit Avenue
Washington County Hospital
B. R. Pryor
North Locust Street
Lock Raven, Md
Edgar Easterday
East Washington Street
Martha Hollinger
Cearfoss
Washingston County Hospital
William Martin
Mulberry Avenue
Maryland Apartments
South Potomac Strest
Mary T. Mitchell
Catherine L. Mitchell
E. P. Alexander
Howard W. Reed
Nell V. Shewbridge
John F. Joesting
Judith Ann
Beloit
Samuel Kaylor
Chewsville
Andrel Henry
United States Navy
Norfolk, Va
Moller Apartments
Mary Griffith
Keedisville
Betty A. Grimes
South Prospect Street
W. D. Marshall
Arlington, Va
Mrs
A. B. Schofield
Irvin Avenue
Thomas Campbell
Thomas McGinn
Wm. D. Campbell
West Washington Street
Wm. McClare Holzapfel
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ida M. Powers
Hancock
Johns Hopkins Hospital
J. Lee Mullendore
Irvin
Thornton Race
University of Maryland
H. C. Race
Potomac Avenue
Edward B. Harp
Julia Lee
Naval Training Station
Newport
R. I
Etta M. Stotelmyer
Bethesda
Ray L. Hoover
West Church Street
Hoover
Frances Slory
Lynn Rogers
West Franklin Street
St. Mary’s
Hoffman’s
Potomac Street
Miss Hahn
Triangle Stores
Alsatia Books
St. Paul's M. E
Western Enterprise Fire Hall
Hagerstown Santa Claus, Inc
al Gruber
The
St. Mark's Intermediate
Luther League
Brewer Stouffer
del Smith
Hood College Cuu
Alexander
Molay
Marvello
Dick Kagey
Williamsport High School
Fountain Heat Country Club
Elk's Club
A Capella
Presbyterian Church
Lisa Parnova
Magerstown Day Operative Concert Association
Hagerstown High School
Potomac Playmakers
Maryland Theatre
Chamber of Commerce
Arrow
Arrow Shoe Store
Vanderbilt
William H. Vanderbilt
Rhode Island
Miami
Salvation Army
Iom Jung
Southern
Fairchild
Florence Davidson
Will Osborn
Leiter Brothers
W.wathingtonst
Jefe
Potomac Si
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