Social notes of Hagerstown party guests and visitors
Miss Catherine Byerly hosted a home party in honor of Miss Lucy Miller of Washington over the holidays with numerous attendees including Misses Mary Wagaman Frances Coffman Vesta Byerly Caroline Kilne Catherine Clipp Suzanne Cushwa and several Miller and Wagaman brothers. The column lists many locals and visitors from Williamsport Cumberland Chambersburg and beyond and notes forthcoming New Year’s Ball at the Hagerstown Country Club with an expected large turnout and live orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Byerly
W. Washington Sr
Lucy, Miller of
Washington
Mary Wagaman
Frances Coffman
Vesta Byerly
Caroline Kilne
Catherine Clipp
Suzanne Cushwa
Messrs
Wm. Clipp
George Roulette
James Miller
Charles Miller
John Wagaman
Maurice
James Findlay Little
Calvert Apartments
Nettie Schley Canby
Helen Miller
Margaret Spangler
Suganna Cushwa
Nancy Boyle
Les Towson
Tolley Towson
Francie Mathews
David Byron
Thrall Campbelly
Hagerstown Country Club
Clu
Letters To Lovers UST on overworked wives and conflict
A candid letter from a 27 year old farmer's wife with five children describes ceaseless daily toil. She dreams of painting and fashion but fears breakdowns and asks how to balance duties and ambitions. The piece argues rest alone won’t help. reducing conflict and changing attitude may restore harmony.
Christmas programs showcase community spirit in Hagerstown
Enthusiastic crowds gathered at Public Square and Washington Square for Christmas programs featuring the Western Maryland Band the Masonic Choir and the Girls High School Glee Club. The church night at Washington Square included prayers duets scripture readings and festive carols with Rev L M Dice presiding. A Christmas dance hosted by Ruth Byron attracted several local youths and a birthday surprise honored Mrs. J C Snavely at the Mansion House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Square
West End
Washington Square
Hagerstonians
Western Maryland
Masonic Choir
Glee Club
Girls’ High School
Natus
Masonie Choir
Stonewall Brigade
Maryland
L. M. Dice
J. William Ott
Mr. Gardiner
First Baptist Church
Union
Son
A. H. Sherman
Jesus
L. MW. Ferguson
T. M. Broomall
G. I. Rider
J. C. Snavely
City Park
Merry Christmas Day at Spielman Home
A Merry Christmas day was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George W Spielman at 116 Buena Vista Avenue with 19 guests. Dinner was served and attendees included family and friends such as George N Spielman J H Smith Grash Kline Urner Boyer Lilie De Haven Samuel Hays John Hichelberger Milton Smith Ralph Boyer Fred Spielman Martha Spielman Orpha Boyer and Leon Hofelman. Guests left after a late hour conveying New Year wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
WW. Spielman
Buena Viste
Ave
George W. Spielman
George N. Spielman
J. H. Smith
Grash
Kline
Urner
Boyer
Lilie de Haven
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Samuel ‘Hays
John Hichelberger
Milton Smith
Ralph Boyer
Fred ‘Spiellmnan
Martha Spielman
Orpha Boyer
Leon Hofelman
Hagerstown Named Distribution Center for Surrounding Counties
Charles W. Coleman of Washington assumes leadership of the battery and service battery station at the Hagers town Motor Company. Hagerstown will serve as the distributing point for surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Coleman
Washington
Hagerstown Motor Company
Hagerstown
Rheuma advertised with refund guarantee
An advertisement promises relief from rheumatism and sciatica with a bottle of Rheuma from The Auightabaugh or Kneisley Drug Stars. It guarantees a full refund if the product fails to convince the user of relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sciatioa
Auightabaugh
Kneisley
Resurrecting an Honored Slogan and Honesty’s Policy
Will Hagerstown devote a few minutes daily in its schools for talks featuring Honesty as the hero. The piece argues modern culture neglects old adages like Honesty is the best policy and urges communities to revive them through school programs sponsored by welfare groups and the National Surety Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
National Surety Company of
New York
Hagerstown
Miss Tanner Weds In Richmond Virginia
Miss Evelyn Madaline Tanner of Richmond marries Waring Apson Thayer Jr of South Carolina at St Patrick's parsonage in Richmond. Groom manages a McCrory store. they will live in Richmond. Ruth E Hoffman of Cearfoss marries Samuel L Shank of Cearfoss in a quiet ceremony at 4 30 pm with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Kidwell
City Savings Bank
Evelyn Madaline Tanner
Richmond
Waring Apson Thayer, Jr
South Carolina
St. Patrick’s Parsonage
Father Brenan
McCrory
Tanner
Marriage Licenses List From Knox and Nearby Areas
Knox ville and surrounding towns show several marriage licenses including George Franklin King and Maude Elizabeth Williams. Samuel S. Shank and Ruth B. Hoofman. Carl M Mauck and Susie Riffey. Clarence M. Showe and Heles C. Clipp. Roy AL. Davis and Olle M. Merea. Changes in residences listed for Humrie family visitors from Philadelphia. Ruth Byron of Williamsport hosts a dance at her home. A hairdresser endorses Parisian Sage as dandruff cure with drugstore availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Franklin King
Maude Elizabeth Williams
Knoxville
Samuel S. Shank
Ruth B. Hoofman
Cearfoss
Carl M Mauck
Columbia Furnace
Susie Riffey
Woodstock
Clarence M. Showe
Heles C.clipp
Roy AL. Davis
Olle M. Merea
Elkton
The Secret of Wearing Furs
New York December 29. The article notes small fur hats and wraps worn with coats, often with ribbons and springlike styling. It discusses color contrasts with eye color, advising brown furs for blue or gray eyes and gray tones for brown eyes to flatter the wearer.
Maturiamania Demoralizing Young Girls
In Chicago December 29 Roy Gibbons reports on Maturiamania a supposed new mental disorder among girls. Belief they are older than they are leads to demoralization delinquency and loss of childhood. Miss Mary Bartelme notes girls aged 12 to 14 seek adult environments as a cause. She warns against the pernicious trend and cites her long public service. A Washington County League of Women Voters event will host a National Council speaker in Hagerstown on January 6. Also, Emmet W. Gans is appointed secretary pro tem of the Chamber of Commerce board meeting, with regular staffing to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socis
Betty
Joe
Abe” Lincoln
George Washington
King Brady
Nellie the Beautiful Cloak
Pauline
Lizzard
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Canada
Rio Grande
Roy Gibbons
Chicago
Mary Bartelme
Miss Bartelme
National Councl
Hagerstown
League of Women Voters
Washington County
League
J. Fotney Young
MR. Gans
Chamber of Commerce
Emmet W. Gans
Simms Jamieson
Friendship Lodge elects officers for the year
The Masons lodge organization elected Vernon M Miller as worshipful master Ralph RB Gaver as senior warden Walter H Gray as junior warden Charles E Johnston as secretary Chester A Hays as treasurer and Harry H Hutson as tyler for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Lodge of Masons
Vernon M. ‘Miller
Ralph RB. Gaver
Walter H. Gray
Charles E. Johnston
Chester A. Hays
Harry H. Hutson
Bible Class Banquet At First Brethren Church
The Men’s Bible Class of First Brethren Church will hold a banquet and program with toasts on Friday evening. Men meet at the church at 7 30 for a large attendance and good time. The Morris Frock Post No 42 American Legion meeting was postponed from January 2 to January 9 to avoid conflicts with social arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Brethren Church
Morris
Frock Post No
American Legion
Poor Man’s Doctor Bulgarian Blood Tea Promoted
The advertisement claims thousands praise the Famous Bulgarian Blood Tea as a simple, low-cost health aid. It touts digestive, liver and kidney benefits, and asserts the tea helps with constipation and prevents illnesses when taken hot. Sold by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idruggista
Well Bred Social Etiquette Remnants
A moralizing guide outlines strict social rules for etiquette including inviting practices and birth announcements. It prescribes private invitations to intimate friends, timely betrothal stories, and engraved names on wedding anniversary invitations while avoiding certain terms like pall and house party.
Child Almost Strangled by Cough Relief Ad
Mrs. G Grab of 3115 Washington Ave New Orleans writes that her child’s severe coughing nearly strangled her. The testimonial promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughing croup and bronchial ailments, claiming it clears mucus and soothes inflamed surfaces.
Pape's Diapepsin Stomach Relief Ad
Pape's Diapepsin offers quick relief for indigestion gas flatulence heartburn sourness fermentation and stomach distress due to acidity. A few tablets provide almost immediate relief and allow eating favorite foods again. Large case costs only a few cents at drug stores. Millions helped annually.
Danderine Hair Growth Elixir Promises Quick Dandruff Cure
A 25 cent bottle of Danderine is advertised as ending dandruff and itching after one application. The lotion allegedly doubles hair’s beauty, makes it soft and easy to style, and over weeks promotes new, fine hair across the scalp. It claims to reach roots, invigorate, and strengthen hair to grow long and luxuriant.
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Doris Rinehart
Reynolds Avenue
Williamsport
Alan Tucker
Forest Hill
Mary Weaver
Mrs. L. C. Glendont
Philadelphia
K. Hubbard
Garland W. Powell
Cumberland
George & Heppler of
Benjamin T. Smith
Hamilton Hotel
Julia Keedy
Chambersburg
T-Wenburg
Lexington, Va
Arch Somerville
John R.feldings
J. B. Ferguson and Company
Axton, Va
Vicome Mica
Mrs
Harry Davis
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mary Hester Savage
Wil- Hameport,s
Georgetown Visitation Convent
Washington, D. C
Mary
Leiter
Joseph Letter
Dupont Circle
Hannah Frick
Cambridge
Sue Frick
Grey ‘Gables
Miss Temple Glenn Young
Master Bly Young
Prospect Street
Elizabeth Young
Baltimore
Major G. Thornton ‘Mackenzie
Wilmington
Del
Mrs. W.J. Mackenzie
Hamilton Boulevard
Mary Keefer
Frederick
Roger B. Dansberger
East Franklin Street
George F. Hoffman
Charles‘town
Hagersstown
Mrs. Hoffman
Charleston
Caroline’ Shriver
The
Gilmore Appartmetfts
Westminster
G. William Pearl
Hmary C.dansberger
North Mulberry Street
S. A. Musser
Virginia Avenue
Harrisburg
G. F. Bieser
Greencastle
Isourl
Kaylor
Beaver Creek
Alice Keefer Ws
Samuel Thomas
Keedeysville
Afrs
W. D. Rebrer
Keedysville
Dorothy Huyett
Brown Avenue
Charles Town
Adrian
Rowland, North Potomac St
James Snerr
Ely
Emily Hoffmeier
West Chester, Pa
Helen Hoffmeier
Josephine Strite
East North Street
Louise Moller
Alice Lemen
Winona Wilcox
Husbang
Olin
New York City
Ruth Byron
William C. Byron
Lucilla Hoffman
Lucille Bennett
Anna Katherine Roulette
Arline Paxson
Camilla Roulette
Lavinia Moore
Ellen Bullard
Eleanor Mish
Edna Stickell
Howell Burich
Franklin
Lewis Edward Wareham
Charles Futterer
John Bible
Donald Swan
Bruce Wilson
Sydney Cushna
Ross Brewer
Armand Paxson
Howard Prior
Fortune Odenhyl
Welles
Ida Swartz
Gilmore Apartments
Ellen Elizabeth Glass
Camberland
Cyril W. Keene
Shenley Hotel
Pittsburgh
Thebride
Thomas Footer
Cephas Glass
Miss Tanner
Richmond, VA
Shank—Hoffman
Ruth E. Hoffman
J. A. Hoffman
Samuel L. Shank
Conrad Clever
Mrs. L. Minforad Humriehouse
Mr. Humriehouse
Springfield
Farm
Aughinbaugh
Marion
Hale
Mort
Mary Bartelne
Danderine
Kingwood
Maine
Harris IN
Pocahontas
Coal & Mining
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