Social and Personal News From Hagerstown Area
Miss Lois Miller visits her cousin Miss Matilda Miller on Hamilton Boulevard as Antietam Battlefield superintendent G. B. Alexander and family tour Washington. Many residents report visits, illnesses, and travels to Baltimore Chambersburg and beyond, plus local social arrangements and holiday plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Miller
Matilda Miller
Hamilton Boulevard
G. B. Alexander
Antietam Battlefield
Jack and
Belle
A. D. Crowe
Sharpsburg
Washington
Hadassah Social at Mrs Meyer Berkson’s Home
Mrs Meyer Berkson entertained Hadassah members at her residence with a guest list including Mrs Louis Cohen Mrs Samuel Faber Mrs Max Greenwald Mrs Daniel Kirson Mrs Louis Weiner Mrs Louis Silverstein Mrs C A Shepsie Mrs A Rosenberg Mrs Max Lyon Mrs J M Lyon Mrs M Opack Mrs Max Gerber Mrs M I Dorian Mrs Max Fleisher and Miss Sada Summers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Berkson
The
Hadassah
Louis Cohen
Samuel Faber
Max Greenwald
Daniel Kirson
Louis Weiner
Louis Silverstein
C. A. Shepsie
A. Rosenberg
Max Lyon
J. M. Lyon
M. Opack
Max Gerber
M. I. Dorian
Max Fleisher
Sada Summers
Williamsport Woman's Club Holds Xmas Party
Forty or more members attended the Williamsport Woman's Club annual Christmas party in the high school auditorium from 8 to 11 pm. Red and green decor, miniature trees set a festive mood. Soloists Mrs. W. S. Richardson Mrs. J. B. Heffner and Miss Phoebe Steffey performed. Mrs. J. G. Steffey read. Miss Jean Woodall of Baltimore played trumpet. Blanche Buckey accompanied. Favors were given and each guest received a gift. Contests and games provided entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club of
Williamsport
W. S. Richardson
J. B. Heffner
Phoebe Steffey
J. G. Steffey
Jean Woodall
Baltimore
Blanche Buckey
French Club Comedy Sketch Shown At Hagerstown Meeting
The French Club of Hagerstown directed by Miss Katherine Beachley staged a French comedy En Chemin de Fer at yesterday afternoon’s meeting. Miss Jane Miller opened with a Christmas hymn Cautique Pour Noel. The play On the Railroad depicted a third class train compartment with actresses Miss Betty Loy Miss Diehl Heilman Miss Edith Fulde Miss Louise Needy and Miss Martha Grice speaking entirely in French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Katherine Beachley
Jane Miller
Club Toom
Betty Loy
Diehl Heilman
Edith Fulde
Gaily colored dolls debut from Europe fashion beads
Fashion plaque dolls with glass bead faces and silk card costumes arrive as a novelty item. The colorful, decorative figures are pitched as a gift that a young girl would enjoy this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Stockslager Family Hosts Dinner After Porker Kill
Mr and Mrs Frank Stockslager killed two fine porkers weighing 411 and 410 pounds. Harvey Stockslager was head butcher. Dinner guests included William Bowers N J Warrenfeltz Willis Phleezer Albert Gossard Mrs Arthur Samuels Mrs E T Rucker CincinnatiO Mrs Emory Castle Miss Kate Fink Mrs Harvey Stockslager Miss Mae Mar Miss Clara Semler Mrs R Heil Miss Sallie Hollyday Hubert Stockslager Catherine Phleeger and Elva Stockslager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stockslager
Harvey Stockslager
William Bowers
N. J. Warrenfeltz
Willis Phleezer
Albert Gossard
Arthur Samuels
E. T. Rucker
Cincinnati
Emory Castle
Kate Fink
Mae Mar
Clara Semler
R. Heil
Sallie Hollyday
Hubert Stockslager
Catherine Phleeger
Elva Stockslager
Ruth Fiegley to Wed Raymond Curry on December 25
Mr and Mrs Fred Fiegley of 913 Chestnut Street announce the marriage of their daughter Ruth L Fiegley to Raymond E Curry. The ceremony will be December 25 at the First Christian Church with Rev W M Norment officiating. Both couples are employed by Maryland Motor Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fiegley
Chestnut Street
Ruth L
Raymond E. Curry
W. M. Norment
First Christian Church
Miss Fiegley
Mr. Curry
The
Maryland Motor Co
Present Flu Outbreak Guidance Amid Minor Illness
The article describes a minor flu outbreak. It advises rest in bed and professional medical care, isolation at home, separate towels and utensils, and limiting contact with children. Hydration, warmth, and limited food intake early on are recommended, with attention to pneumonia risk and avoiding early exertion.
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Gene Colentino 21 of Northumberland Pennsylvania and Helen Lincoln 23 of Sunbury Pennsylvania. Lewis S. Martin 21 and Fannie Horst 20, both of this city. Kensel T. Larrick 21 and Pearl Womeldorph 23, both of Winchester Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Colentino
Northumberland
Helen Lincoln
Sunbury
Lewis S. Martin
Fannie Horst
Pearl Womeldorph
Winchester
Card Play Challenge The Solution Without Trumps
South must outplay a perfect defense to win all six tricks in a no trumps problem. South opens diamonds eight, North covers with king, reentries and finesses enable six tricks, with success depending on opening lead. If South starts with five of diamonds the solution fails against correct defense by East and West.
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South
North
East
West
Social events for holidays in Hagerstown area
Miss Mary Wagaman hosts a December 28 bridge party honoring Mrs. John L Davenport and Miss Jeannette Cushwa whose engagement to Harold Fendrick Bester was announced. Henry Holzapfel hosts a December 26 dance at the Woman's Club for daughter Julia. Maxwell Yingling Ralph Gaver host a December 29 dance at the Dagmar Hotel. Local youths invited to the Assembly Ball in Leesburg Virginia on December 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wagaman
Oak Hill Avenue
John L. Davenport
Jeannette Cushwa
Harold Fendrick Bester
Henry Holzapfel
Terrace
Miss Julia Holzapfel
Maxwell Yingling
Ralph Gaver
Dagmar Hotel
Hagerstown
Leesburg
Community Christmas Tree to be erected in South Hagerstown
South Hagerstown's Community Christmas Tree sponsored by the Howard Street School PTA will be erected early in the week at the corner of South Potomac and South Boulevard. An elaborate carol program involving all community organizations is planned. The tree will be trimmed with colored lights, funded by the Howard Street Association.
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South Hagerstown
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Howard ‘Street School
South Potomac and
South Boulevard
Howard Street Association
Birthday party honors Desmonds' son at West Washington home
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Desmond hosted about thirty friends at their West Washington Street home Thursday evening for the sixth birthday of their son Robert S. Desmond. Attendees included James Jones, Juanita Jones, Kenneth Everhart, Anna Osborne, Jane Sprecker, Lewis Ardinger, Richard Baker, Marjorie Shupp, Gloria Everhart, Paul Sprecker, Richard Carbaugh, Betty Norman Carba ugh, Jackie Staubs, Buddy Staubs, Dora Swope, William and Miller Osborne, Ernest Sprecker, Mrs. Henry Carbaugh, Mrs. H. C. Barnhart, S. H. Staubs and the Misses Isabell and Louise Staubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Desmond
West
Washington
Robert S. Desmond
James Jones
Juanita Jones
Kenneth, Everhart
Anna Osborne
Jane Sprecker
Lewis Ardinger
Richard Baker
Marjorie Shupp
Gloria Everhart
Paul Sprecker
Richard Carbaugh
Betty Norman Carbaugh
Jackie Staubs
Buddy Staubs
Dora Swope
Mrs Max Cohen Hosts Bridge Club At North Potomac Street
Mrs Max Cohen entertained her bridge club at her home on North Potomac street. Those present included Mr and Mrs B L Cohen Mrs C A Shepsie Mrs Emerson Wolfe Mrs David Goldman Mrs Max Gerber Mrs Israel Dorian and Mrs Daniel Kirson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Cohen
Bridge Club
North Potomac Street
B. L. Cohen
C. A.’ Shepsie
Emerson Wolfe
David Goldman
Max Gerber
Israel Dorian
Daniel Kirson
Sherman injured in crash at Potomac and Baltimore
M G Sherman of Washington DC suffered a broken arm and other injuries when his Essex sedan collided with a metal traffic signal at the Potomac and Baltimore street intersection around 8:30 PM yesterday. Slippery streets were blamed for loss of control and the car was demolished.
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M. G. Sherman
Washington, D. C
Potomac
Baltimore
Sherman
Agriculture estimates value of this year's crops
Washington December 15 reports the Department of Agriculture puts the value of this year’s crops at 8,456,052,000 dollars. The estimate reflects nationwide production and market conditions.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Turning the Trick comedy at Smithsburg High School
The Dramatic Club presents a mystery comedy full of suspense and laughs titled Turning the Trick and showcases a well acted cast including Robert Clopper Thelma Winders Richard Martin Charlotte Forrest Katherine Ross Richard Newcomer Anabell Harp Paul Lang Alfred Fehl Josephine Pryor and Kenneth Spessard with a repeat show tonight.
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Dramatic Club
Smithsburg
Robert Clopper
Thelma Winders
Richard Martin
Carlotte Forrest
Katherine Ross
Richard Newcomer
Annabell Harp
Paul Lang
Alfred Fehl
Josephine Pryor
Kenneth Spessard
Meridian Club Holds Meeting With Nurse Instructor
Miss Blanche Hoffmaster, instructor of nurses at Washington County Hospital, led Meridian Club’s regular meeting and dinner. She described modern hospital instruction versus the old training methods. Two new members attended: Miss Innes Boyer, Hagerstown High School English head, and Miss Dora Burger, Co. and P. Telephone Co. traffic chief clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Hoffmaster
Washington County Hospital
Meridian
Hagerstown High School
Dora Burger
Co. and P. Telephone Co
Hicks Host Birthday Dinner At Virginia Avenue Home
Mrs W B Hicks entertained dinner at her home Rose Mary tage on Virginia avenue Thursday evening in honor of Mr Hicks birthday Those present were Mr Hicks Mr and Mrs J DeAt Mr and Mrs GD Hicks and daughter Mary Manzella Mr and Mrs ME Gearhart and EL RL Hicks
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W. B. Hicks
Dore Roberts, Stage and Screen Star, Dies
Los Angeles reports the death of Dore Roberts a noted stage and film star. The illness or exact date of death is noted as December 15 in the late item from the city desk.
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Los Angeles
Thedore Roberts
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West Tainster
C. M. Trettin
Gene Douglas
John K. Baker, Jr
Reynolds Avenue
Martha Steele
Carlisle
J. Newton Gish
Potomac Avenue
E. F. Bucker
Ohio
Margaret McCauley
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Duplex Sweeper Company
McCrory Building
Betty L. Myerly
Elizabeth Janney
Franklin Street
Chambersburg
D.clay McLaughlin
Duke University
Durham
N. C
Daniel R. Rowland
Lloyd Rowland
Leaf River
Hlrppis
Illinois
Reid Section
Audrie Stanley
H. B. Strine
Robert Fleigh
Potomac Ave
Annette Ross
Allentown
E. R. Rouzer
Lange Meredith
Edwin Stehl
J. Gibson Gant
Walter Byron Stehl
Dr. Gant
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Paul Horst
Aaron Horst
Louise Wampler
David M. ‘Summers
Frank T. Elliott
Miss Nancy
Elliott
Helen Hershey
Roger . Hershey
Sullins College
Bristol
Melvin S. Cohen
Penn State
North Potomac’ Street
West Howard Street
Louig Wiener
Summit Avenue
Alexandria
Chambersburg, Pa
South Prospect Street
Martinsburg
W. Va
Ruth Kayhoe
Bessie Rowe
Benjamin Reed
College Park
Roger Whipple
Merry Christmas
Bikle
Bikless
Pete Reat
Ragervermn
Ak “Ute
C.N. Tolley Chiropractor
CRORY
J. Boyd Henri
Innocence
Rooney Bros
N. Potomac Street
GREY
Honeyboy
H. E. Brining
Jeweler
Cor
Washington & Locust St
Mary’ Wagaman
Hagerstown - Maryland
Turkey
Smithfield
Richelieu
Parker-House Rolls
Demi Tasse
Flapper
Fanny
U.S
NEW Service
Meridian. Club
Coats
North Potomac
Dagmar Beauty Salon
Zella M. Boardman
Y Bentz Social
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