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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1928

Page

8

Social and Personal Highlights of Williamsport Holidays

Social and personal notices list residents and visitors in Williamsport during Christmas and holidays. Families like Shields, Hussong, and Conley are mentioned with relatives in Martinsburg, Baltimore, and Reading. Students and locals such as Beard, Middlekauff, and Rowland are noted at home or visiting. several ill with grippe or pneumonia are named alongside holiday travel and visits across towns in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

William ‘Beard University of Pennsylvania Williamsport

Bayonne Couple Welcome Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs O Leski

Dr and Mrs W J O Leski of Bayonne New Jersey announce the birth of a daughter. Mrs O Leski was formerly Miss Georgia Conley of Williamsport.

W. J. O'Leski Bayonne, N. J

Correction note denies engagement of Miss Snodderly

Miss Evelyn Snodderly denies a prior engagement to Earl Hassler and requests the correction be published. The Greencastle paper had reported the engagement.

Evelyn Snodderly Earl Hassler Greencastle

Miss Cushwa Honor Guest at Nighttime Dance

Miss Mary Bester Miss Rena Bester and niece Miss Mary Kneisney hosted a dance at Kneisley’s Terrace home honoring Miss Margaret Jeannette Cushwa on an engagement to Harold Fendrick Bester. The 9:30 pm to 1 am affair featured festive Christmas decor and colored lights with a guest list including many Cushwa and Bester family members and local social figures.

Mary Bester Rena Bester Mary Kneisney Margaret Jeannette Cushwa Harold Fendrick Bester Miss Kneisley Rena Bester Mary’ ‘Bester Kneisley Cushna Edward Wareham, Jr Fortune Odenhall Helen Miller Howard Prior Alice Cahill Adele Cahill Marion Prior Elizabeth Simmons Catherine Eyerley Ella Stonebraker Alice Stonebraker Betsy Schaibley Catherine Stehl Barbara Beard Julia Holzapfel Lois Northerm Alice Miller Dana Miller Caroline Holzapfel Edith Fulde Mayno

Fashion Plaque Features Gray Calfskin Travel Bag

An unusual decorative gray calfskin sports bag is highlighted by a heavy gold lower portion of its black felt metal frame.

Christmas Ball Held By Alsatians

The Alsatia Club held a Night After Christmas ball at Stouffer's Academy with about 110 couples attending. The hall was festively decorated with cedar, Christmas trees, and red and green lights. Santa distributed prizes as music by The Ohioans provided entertainment, planned by L. L. Stouffer, Walter Fiery, Harry Fridinger, and Paul Braungard.

Alsatia Club Stouffer's Academy Santa Claus Ohioans L. L. Stouffer Walter Fiery Harry Fridinger Paul Braungard

Christmas Dance Draws Queen Esther Chapter Guests

About one hundred couples attended the annual Christmas dance of Queen Esther Chapter, O. E. S., at the Dagmar last night. Guests from out of town were present. Dean and Gaver's Orchestra provided music. Hugh Smouse, in charge of arrangements, was assisted by worthy matron Mrs. H. C. Monroe.

Queen Esther Chapter Dagmar Dean and Gaver Hugh Smouse H. C. Monroe

Downey Hosts Christmas Turkey Dinner With Guests

Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Downey entertained many guests at a Christmas Day turkey dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Grafton Downs Sr and Jr, Mr. and Mrs. Downey Harshman, Lewis Downey, Miss Anna Downs, Junior Harshman, and Charles Downs.

S. L. Downey Grafton Downs Downey Harshman Lewis Downey Anna Downs Junior Harshman Charles Downs

Debutante Julia Holzapfel Hosts Holiday Dance

Mr and Mrs Henry Holzapfel Jr honor their daughter Miss Julia Holzapfel at a Christmas party and debutante dance. The reception started at 8 30 pm with decorations of evergreens and red lights, the debutante in peach crepe chiffon with gold lace carrying flowers. Guests and escorts include numerous Maryland towns and notable families from Frederick Hagerstown Williamsport and Denton with many attendees and hosts listed.

Henry Holzapfel, Jr Julia Holzapfel Holzapfel Mavin Hamilton Margaret Kreider Mayno Wroth Betsy Schaibley Elizabeth Simmons Helen Norton Mary Moller Martha Moller Catherine Stehl Elizabeth Miller Mary Kneisley Marian Prior Sara Jane Cushwa Lois Northern Ella Stonebraker Alice Stonebraker Louise Porter Helen Bower Sara Stehl Maris Altenderfer Hagerstown Jane Steffey Phoebe Steffey Byron Grimes William Young Peregrine Wroth George Riley Melville Riley Harvey Heyser Charles McKee King Keedy John Norton Clark Poole John Jamison Richard Jamison Robert White George White Robert Black George Black Thrall Campbell William and Allen Campbell Francis Matthews Howard Prior John Littleton Robert Littleton Victor Miller Henry Miller David Byron Robert Rudy John Joseph

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

Julian De Ment Johnson 2S and Glenn Tice 18 both of Bryant Va. Kenneth H. Brewer 19 and Frances Dentler 15 both of Greencastle Pa. Brady H. Bowman 22 and Nettie P. Morgan 22 both of Martinsburg W Va. James S. Spaid 27 Lehew W Va. and Della Householder 18 Gore Va.

Julian de Ment Johnson Glenn Tice Bryant, Va Kenneth H. Brewer Frances Dentler Greencastle Brady H. Bowman Nettie P. Morgan Martinsburg W. Va James S. Spaid Lehew Della Householder Gore, Va

Mrs William G Beck Improves After Grippe Illness

Mrs William G Beck who has been ill at her home with grippe is improving.

Frank Grove Pope Avenue Grippe William DeLander South Potomac Street Amy Moore Roessner Avenue Peggy Lee Butts North Locust Street William G. Beck

Colorful blouse with beige crepe de chine suit

A beige crepe de chine blouse featuring intricate Egyptian color motifs in red yellow and black is paired with a beige suit. The styling highlights bold contrasts and decorative patterns.

Strategy Puzzle: North and South Seven Tricks

Diamonds are trumps and South has the read. North and South must win all seven tricks against a perfect defense. Lay the cards on a table as shown and study the situation. See if you can find a method of play that will give North and South all seven tricks. The solution is printed elsewhere on this page.

Difficult Bridge Hand Requires Precise Play

South opens with clubs, North discards spade and ruffs. A sequence of trumps, heart, and diamond plays tests West and East decisions. If East discards a heart, North wins later. if East discards a spade, South gains a spade and North a heart. West may change a spade on the second lead, prompting further deductions as South pressures with clubs and diamonds to secure the final tricks.

South North West East Worth

Carillon Recitals at Mercersburg Schedule and Guests

Mr. Barker's carillon recital at Mercersburg Academy is listed for Sunday December 30 1928 at 3:00 p m with pieces by Mozart Croft Bach and others and special New Year Eve and New Year Day performances. Mr and Mrs John Semler of Washington DC are visiting daughter Mrs Catherine Finfrock in Liberty Street for the holidays.

Mr. Barker Mercersburg Academy Jesus Academy Winchester King Wencelas M. van de Gheyn Carillonneur Louvain Manchester Felton Charles Stuart Elliott Old Virginny James Bland Dinevah Meyerbeer Traumerer Schumann God W. Croft Hastings Jef. Denyn Malines Belgium J. S. Bach Barker O. Gibbons Handel Maurice Green Theo. Hastings Mercersburg Old Kentucky Stephen C. Foster John Semler Washington, D. C Catherine Finfrock Liberty Street

Social Evening at Oak Hill Home on Christmas Night

Miss Martha Grice hosted a holiday gathering at her Oak Hill residence on Christmas night. Guests included Miss Janet Keefer of Chambersburg, Hannah Snyder, Helen Wright, Benjamin Dorsey, Roger Middlekauff, John Roessner, and Edgar Reed.

Martha Grice Oak Hill Janet Keefer Chambersburg Hannah Snyder Helen Wright Benjamin Dorsey Roger Middlekauff John Roessner Edgar Reed

Flapper Fanny Says and Christmas Dinner Guests

Flapper Fanny notes marriage kissing habits fade after vows. Mr and Mrs Charles Bowers hosted a Christmas dinner with many relatives and children. Attendees included Fred Cline Thomas Jacobs Lloyd Bowers Ambrose Fox Walter Bowers Katherine Bowers Edgar Cline Glenn Fox Mervin Bowers Omer Cline Junior Bowers Vau nlla Cline William Metz Ellis Cline Donald Bowers H ersel Bowers Edna Metz Lagretta Bowers Ross Cline Nellie Baker Betty Cline Bruce Bowers and Lloyd Cline.

Charles. Bowers Fred Cline Thomas Jacobs Lloyd Bowers Ambrose Fox Walter Bowers Katherine Bowers Edgar Cline Glenn Fox Mervin Bowers Omer Cline Junior Bowers Vaunlla Cline William Metz Ellis Cline Donald Bowers Thurman Cline Hersel Bowers Edna ‘Metz Lagretta Bowers Ross Cline Nellie Baker Betty Cline Bruce Bowers Lloyd Cline

Bridge Party at Potomac Avenue Yeasenthe Wright Home

Miss Helen Wright hosted a Christmas themed bridge party at her Potomac avenue home yesterday afternoon. Prize winners were Miss Elizabeth Miller and Miss Lenora Lantz. guests included several Hagerstown locals and Miss Jaret Keefer from Chambersburg.

Helen Wright Fred . Wright Potomac Avenue Elizabeth Miller Lenora Lantz Louise! Needy Martha Grice Hannah Snyder Elizabeth ‘Miller Louise Porter Martha Moller Virginia Gassman Jeannette Kaylor Mary Strite

Moore Delivers Guitars and Phonograph Tones in Theater

A fragmentary note praises Moore for subtle guitar tones and sweeter phonograph qualities in occasional theater and varieties performances, claiming audiences hear up to date sounds.

End of Services Reported in Waynesboro Church

Rev B D Rojaht presided as services concluded Sunday evening in Waynesboro at Mrs J B Hamburg on Locust Street. Attendees included Mary Florence Sanders Wayneboro and Theodore Grayso. Fred Miss Belle Sanders, employed at Byron plant, were noted among those present.

Waynesboro J ‘Mary Florence Sanders Wayneboro Theodore ‘Grayso J. B. Hamburg Fred Belle. Sanders Byron

Poole Grace Miss Hage Home in Fayetteville

A fragment notes Grace Poole and an unidentified Miss in Fayetteville. The text hints at a domestic or social setting with unclear roles. No dates or institutions are readable.

Grace Poole Hage Fayetteville

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. Robert Hussong Howard, Stark Howard, Jr Elaine Middlekauff Fort Wayne Ind Mrs Frank Middlekauff Hamilton Boulevard Jesse Buchanan Ruth Evelyn Washington H. Franklin Lehr Bethesda, Md Roth A. Castle Beaver College Jenkintown Richard G. Hoffman Foster D. Bittle Carrie Barnhart East North Street Pauline Rowland Bridgewater College H. R. Rowland Paramount Lorraine Magruder University of Maryland Columbia St. C Jack Cahill Hancock Mary Louise Lucas Shepherdstown Sarah Holmes -Stehl South Prospect Street W. E. "Grove South Boulevard Pope ‘Avenue Lucille Miller Guilford Avenue Maxwell Yingling Cypress Street Arthur F. Diehl Bliss Electrical School H. H. Diehl East Avenue Alice Weagley Wagner H. E. Strite North Potomac Street Middletown Mary Rhodes South Mulberry Street Harrisburg Esther Wilson Dorothy Springer Roanoke Earl D. Huyett Jean Dewey Avenue Howard Cunningham Canton Ohio Mr. Cunningham Gearfoss Mary ,Payne Brunswick J.M. Bowers East Washington Street Isabel Wells Ruth Leonard Reading Harold F. Brown New York Mrs. C. E. Brown Maple Avenue H. L. Kneisley Betty James Staunton, Va Ils Katherine Elizabeth Wright Denton L. H. Brumback West Washington Street Luray Miss Calethe Wagner Broadway Lucy, Gebb Baltimore Bertha Bowers Harry Doub Western Pike North Mulberry Street Phyllis Heaton Conner Richard Katherine Negley Randolph Avenue Willie Harp Charles Harp Mabel Harp Towson Henry Snyder Pittsburgh R. A. Brown Mrs. Brown Miss Mary Brown Charles H. Brown Reba Sylvia Lyon Jasper Meyer Dr. Cohn Jennie Cohn Carbondale, Pa Dr. G. Bitdorf Christine Bittdorf Frederick Street Wayne Fernsner Eldridge Apartments Mr. Fernsner Lakeside Ernest Berry Corbett Street Steve J. Kuskey Scott Beott & Bowne Bloomnfield, N. J Dagmar Hotel J. Boyd Henri Miss Cushwa Kneisley Home Alsatians Saunders His Bride Clarence Saunders Memphis Tenn Piggly Wregly Stores Mrs.Saunders Patricia Houston Chicago Mrs. Henry Holzapfel Pune Der Miss Grice Antilever Lssark Bickle's GREY Stouffer’s Academy Jack Schiller Chioans Flapper Fanny U. S. Pat NEA Service, Inc Turkey Alice Phia Linden Zecker, Fairgroun E. F. Withers Arcade Vicks Laboratories Vicks
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