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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1927
Page
10
Social and personal items reveal residents’ Christmas travel and visits. Names include Keller R. Kline of Smithsboro facing typhoid recovery, James Scanlon returning to Moscow Pennsylvania, and Miss Alma Lothman of New York visiting family. Many plan holidays in Baltimore New York City and nearby towns.
The Woman's Club of Downsville entertained at Woodside Mall, home of president Mrs Downey, with a unique left-hand party. Activities included left-hand greetings, potato peeling races, and penmanship, plus comical features and elaborate refreshments. Guests included Mrs Ruth Troger, Mrs Bye Prick, Mrs Preston Martin, Mrs L I Foole, Mrs Emory Flook, Mrs James Kesselring, Mrs Ida Long, and others.
Mrs Hockersmith walked six miles toward Frederick after an accident she blamed on her husband. State police stopped Macker Smith at Braddock Heights. he was found guilty and fined 26 dollars, later paid by a friend after she refused to pay. The couple reunited at their West Side Avenue home.
The Christmas services committee at Mret Bas Itint Church plans a feature Christmas program at Akat Church. A half hour musical program by Mr. and Mrs. AcH. Sharman and son Play Sherman precedes the pageant The Sign of God. Soloists include Mr. and Mrs. Sharman Mrs. Warren Shirey C. B. Ab reas and Lloyd Sherman with choir and Sunday School.
The Hagerstown Shoe and Legging Company basketball team defeated the Western Maryland Railroad five by 46 to 18. The winners showed excellent teamwork and control throughout the game.
Ardath B. Martin of Savannah will be the new county home demonstration agent for Washington County. She will replace Mrs. Butt Prager, who has served since October. Miss Martin arrives in Hagerstown in January to begin duties as Mrs. Fraser remains temporarily.
A Christmas party was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kountz on Western Pike for Miss Hylzabeth R. Purdom. Miss Elizabeth Kounts celebrated her birthday on December 14, with prizes awarded and refreshments served. Attendees included multiple Misses and Messrs from the Kountz family and Baltimore.
Fragmentary line reads about characters named Dorothy Nardatrom and Letitia Cassell journeying from New York and Rahm, Fa. for a stunt at a bathing perch near St. Petersburg. The text is garbled and provides no coherent dates or outcomes.
The fragment describes Willie talking with Santa Claws and observing Santa’s tentative attitude. It notes Pape shelling out to Mam Ma and two IDs for a shopping trip in Hagerstown stores. Pape appears pleased or not.
The Royal Neighbors of America will hold a Christmas entertainment Wednesday night December 21 at the J C O F temple. Neighbors and friends are invited.
Leap Year year introduces a historic open season for men with New Year's Day as the start. A playful note discusses weather, planetary influences, and limited prospects for weddings and marriages in 1028, alongside reflections on proposals and divorce trends.
Misa Eleanor A. Brown vice principal of Hagerstown High School hosted a faculty Christmas gathering at Hotel Hamilton. After dinner a program featured Miss Yotitia Shenk solo, Miss Julia Bella Shenk pianist, and Miss Thelma Mougeng and Miss Allen dancers. Prizes went to Elacta Tyler Hilzabeth Henson and Mary Wieming.
A short note describes a black and gold enameled container titled Beautified Beauty Tig with ornamental finish. The item is highlighted for its striking color scheme and refined craftsmanship.
Mrs Emma L entertained guests at her home on West Washington Street. Harold Bloom, son of Mr and Mrs H H Bloom of Hamilton Boulevard, will return from Johns Hopkins this week for the Christmas holidays.
The notice lists marriage licenses for John J. Schmidt and Mildred T. Hammer of Baltimore, Richard G. Lull of Smithsburg with Mablo Blustaueh of Gettysburg, Vance M. Kinter of Harrisburg with Erma Firestone of Wellsville, Casper Y. Turner of Broadway Virginia with Grace Folk of Timberville, and Illiott Heines, a student at Dahus Hopgins, who will visit this week for the holidays.
Wealth authorities eyeing guards along the Potomac amid smallpox outbreak at Martinsburg and nearby towns. Marriages occur in Maryland and near Hatfield and Baltimore as local life continues. A convicted prisoner from 80 years in jail is celebrated by a judge. A car theft report and bicycle accident add to holiday woes amid forecasts of a white Christmas. Congress approves 300,000 for miners in Alaska's Klondike region.
A free wandering bull disrupts a Christmas shopping scene in Philadelphia’s abopplus district, provoking puzzled reactions from crowds and officers. The animal, unlike past incidents, shows no restraint or sympathy from handlers as shoppers flee and search for the next car home.
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Woltkilde hosted a Sunday dinner at their Virginia avenue home celebrating their 32nd wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr. Joseph Gronmickle, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Kratear, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gyresentckle and family, Wilbur and family, Frank Long and son, Har ry Grossnickle and son Thurman, Clarence Gordon and daughter Madeline, Mr. and Mrs. Les Wolfkill and children, WB Geq A. Wolfkill, Bill Wolf, Dr. William R. Wolfkill and children, Edgar S. Wolfkill and daughter, Joseph D. Woolfkill and family, Arthur Wolfkill and Nellie and Daltie Wolfkill.
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