Social Personal Notes From Washington And Nearby Towns
Dr and Mrs Earl G Breeding of Washington spent Sunday with Mrs Breeding s mother Mrs Briniog in Boonsboro Mrs Briniog returned to Washington to spend Christmas with her daughter Dr C E Pos in the city is spending several days in Cumberland on business Mr and Mrs H R Potter of Rohrersville are visiting friends in Hagerstown John and Jon Lana are spending the Christmas vacation with their mother Mrs John M Lane South Prospect Street The Milas Nettie Schley Canby a student at Penn Hall College Chambersburg spending Christmas holidays with her mother Mrs F P Canby Hotel Dagmar Nettie Bobley Canby of Penn Hall Chambersburg to visit her mother Mrs Franklin P Canby She Nagmar Miss Ames Taylor daughter of Col and Mrs W S Taylor at her home on South Prospect Street for the holidays She is a pupil at Huinch Moors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl G. Breeding
Washington
Mra
Breeding
Brances Briniog
Boonsboro
Briniog
C. E. Pos
Cumberland
are _ John
Jon Lana
Mir
John M. Lane
South Prospect
Siroot
Milas Nettie Schley Canby
Pann
Hall College
Chambersburg
F. P. Canby
Dagmar
Ming Nettie Bobley Canby
Penn Hall
Chambersturg
Franklin P. Canby
Nagmar
Ames ‘Taylor
W. 2. Taylor
Troet
Huinch Moors
Alsatia Club Christmas Dance at Chamber of Commerce
The Alsatia Club hosts its annual Christmas Dance on Friday December 29 at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium with Whitacre's Orchestra from Martinsburg. In charge are Dr O O Diehl and D Lehman Sneckenberger. Vernon J. Crouse and Frew Mills Jr to decorate. Invitations limited to club members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsatia Club
Chamber of Commerce
Whitacre
Martinsburg
0. O Diehl
D. Lehman Sneckenberger
Vernon J. Crouse
Frew ¥. Mills, Jr
Bays Heer
Big Butchering Event Spurs Local Rivalries and Honorees
The Downaville community reported a large pork butchering on Wednesday led by Henry Davis with four large hogs weighing 350 to 608 pounds. Fifteen pounds of lard, nineteen jars of product, and a sizable amount of sausage were produced. A lengthy list of helpers included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shank, Mr. and Mrs. Crafton Downa, and many others. Newton Davis emerged as the season’s largest carcass holder amid a local rivalry. Also noted were Odd Fellows officers elected in Wil Verport and a health update on Mr. Hurd of Williamsport. Minister W. M. Norment announced absence from services, and a courtroom party was organized for a Saturday night event at Wemap'n Sink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Davis
Downaville
Samuel Shank
Crafton Downa
Albert Bloom
Sly
Andrew Sowers
Kate Diner
Edyerd Bhiar
Misaca
Annie Bowers
Lolita Bloom
Claude Cling
B. I. Daugherty
Charles Row+land
Edward Shanky Igane Long
Myron Blooom
Newton Davie
J.C. Citler Joseph ©. Davis
Charles Rowland
Parkora
Newton Davis
Pretty wedding in Hagerstown marks Joyous afternoon ceremony
Miss Jane Worthington, adopted daughter of Mrs JH F Wreagle, married Binon Burkholder in a ring ceremony performed by Rev Dr B Berry Plummer. The couple, well known in Hagerstown, will start their life in Winchester and then reside at 249 East Franklin Street, the bride’s home.
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Brnday
Jane Worthington
JH. F. Wreagle
Binond Burkholder
J. F. Burkholder
Greencastle
B. Berry Plummer
Hagerstown
Christines
Winchester
East
Franklin Street
Wedding Celebration Entertained At Hershey Home
Mrs. Barry C. Hershey entertained at her Hagaratown area home on Friday evening in honor of her son Joseph C. Hershey and his bride Crystal Bostatter. A fine supper followed gifts from many guests including Rev. and Mrs. Holzapple, Mr. and Mrs. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, and numerous Hershey family members and friends Ambience was joyful with laughter and well wishes for the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry C. Hershey
Hagaratown
Joseph C. Hershey
Hershey
Crystal Bostatter
P. F. Holzapple
Mary Katherine Holsappel
Joseph Hershey
Irvin Middelhift
B. T. Baker
George Dicks
Harry Hock
Anna Lee Hershey
Mary Miller
Miller Wingert
Elmer Bostetter
Martha Wingert
Bertha Holsinger
Hiva Sprecker
Clyde ‘Holsinger
Brice Hallman
Lyman Bostetter
Martha Hoffman
Gledys
Bostetter
Fire threat targets Methodist preacher in Virginia town
In Leesburg Virginia on December 1 an arson attempt endangered Rev H C Marsh of the Methodist Episcopal Church Booth residence. A typewritten note threatened retaliation against Marsh and bootleggers blamed amid a fire that started in a shed next to his home. Prompt action by Marsh prevented damage as the place was saturated with fuel. Washington County schools announce closure for Christmas vacation Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murshida
Winter
Leesaurg
H. C. Marsh
Methodist Episcopal Church
Booth
Middleburg
Marsh
Unusual Y Concert Tonight by Crawford Adams Company
The Crawford Adams Company brings the celebrated violinist Crawford Adams to the Y at 8 o'clock for a lyceum program promising a lively, audience responsive performance. Adams, famed as the "Wizard of the Bow," features audience requests, quick changes, and a cleverly arranged program with Dinor Stearns and Sybil Could assisting. Over 1500 concerts have earned him widespread praise. attendees will gain a highly entertaining evening of skill and personality.
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Crawford Adams Company
Aden
Crawford Adams
Lyceum
Adams
Adama
Wizard of the Bow
Tao
Dinor Stearns
Read- Jet
Sybil Could
Hospital visit for Emmett Castle injury examination
Emmett Castle son of Mr and Mrs Charley Canta of Williamgnart was brought to Washington County Hospital Friday for an examination of his leg and knee after an injury. X rays were taken to determine the extent of the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Castle
Charley Canta
Williamgnart
Washington County Hospital
Mayor Taylor Ill With Acute Indigestion In Williamsport
Mayor William J. Taylor of Williamsport has been confined to home since Saturday evening due to an attack of acute indigestion. He was ill for a time, but his condition is improved today. A Christmas pageant, When The Star Shone, will be presented in St. John's Lutheran auditorium on Tuesday night December 26, with about 400 people expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy A. McMichal
St. John’s ‘Episcopal Church
Garriow
Taylor
William J. Taylor
Wil Hamsport
St. John’s Lutheran Auditorium
Enat
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Logan Tribe
Red Men
Rohreravilla Bund
Aaron Tuige
Odd Fellows
Wil Vamerort
Harrison Hornbraker
Rutus Edwards
Grhines
Bac. Lefever
George Anderson
A. G. Hoffman
Osaue’ Snyder
Harry Winsameer
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A. ©. Holtman
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Williamsport
W. M. Norment
Rhone
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Francia Matthews
Galyeyta
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Washington County
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Tyner, Tenn
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