Social and Personal News From Hagerstown Area
Social and personal items from the region list Misa Berenice McNew of Philadelphia visiting relatives in South Potomac Street and other locals. Numerous travels, holiday visits, and family announcements reference residents in Baltimore, Richmond, Smithsburg, Keedysville, and nearby towns, with several birthdays and an announced birth at Wheabington County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Berenice McNew
Zurne
the Samaritan Hospital
Philadelphia
R. Taner
South Potomac Street
Miss Hensell Hosts Theatre Party At Home
Miss Hensell, hostess at a theatre party, entertained guests last night on South Mulberry Street with a supper at her home. Tables were attractively decorated in red and white with a Christmas greens centerpiece. Guests included Julia Martin Dorothy Reynolda Yhylsia Trone Harry Fuldinger Vernon Stone Robert Miileton Juhi Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lise Hestér Hensel
South Mulberry Street
Mika Hensoll
Y ‘Questa
Mises
Julia Martin
Dorothy Reynolda
Yhylsia Trone
Harry Fuldinger
Vernon Stone
Robert Miileton
Juhi Miller
Reception at North Potomac Avenue Home Hosts
Mrs. Lewin Byron and her son T Byron Jr host a reception tonight at their North Potomac avenue residence. The home will be decorated with estate and red flowers. About two hundred invitations issued. Mrs. Harvey Heyser and Mrs. John G. Power will assist with serving, aided by Miss Julia Keedy and others. ENTERTAINS AT BRIDGE: Mrs S D Fitley hosts a large bridge luncheon with twelve tables and many out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewin 'T. Byron
Lewin .T. Byron, Jr
North Potomac Avenue
Harvey Heyser
John G. Power
Julia Keedy
We PL Lane, Jr
Wyle Ritchey
Lante
Bridge
D. Fitley
Oak Hill Avenue
Smart Socklets Harmonize With Alpine Elimbers Costume
A figure wears modern color coordinated socklets designed to harmonize with a costume titled Alpine Eliminbers. The piece notes fashion detail and styling choice emphasizing coordinated accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfar
Two Christmas Services at Christ Reformed Church
Christ Reformed Church held two Christmas services and a Sunday School program with a 6 o clock musical program directed by Prof. Charles Cassel. Gifts and sales were offered by Prof. Cangell and others as Rev. Dr. Conrad Clover delivered the Christmas message. The Sunday School presented a Christmas program titled The Christmas Story under Mrs A Hoch, with praise from Clues Flack and the Clover Bible Class president presenting a substantial gift to Dr. Clover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris
Heginani Avite
Spaela
Charles Cassel
Cangell
Carston Helm
Miles Charlotta
Conrad Clover
Yantyr
Bynday School
Dazpunt
Chriswane
Jimier
Plans Long Flight From Ottawas to Ronin
Plant plans from Ottawas Ontario were revealed involving Captain John Henderson of Chicago and Mayor Balharia. The announcement outlines a long flight route with unidentified passengers and potential loitering concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt
Roni
John Mt. Hunderson
Chicago
Hietdergen
Balharia
Tribute to Senator Andrieua A. Jones in New Mexico
A dated tribute from New Mexico honors the late United States Senator Andrieua A. Jones. Delegations from Washington accompanied the body, reflecting national acknowledgment of a statesman and civic figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnet Lia Vegas
N. M
New Mexico
Ole
Fta
United States
Andrieua A. Jones
Washington
Miss Trone Hosts Christmas Bridge Party at Woodland
Miss Mary Trong entertained at a bridge party at her Woodland Wegon home Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. John Ashway of New York City. The house was decorated in Christmas greens red candles and a festive color scheme. Guests included Mrs 0 Ls Mower Mrs O C Kompeon Mrs Bi L Sager Mrs FE M Schlodul Mrs Raymond Gimpel Miss May Mimmert Miss Anop Miller Mrs Catherine Geary Mrs Richard Bussard Mrs Hubert Stottiemeyer and Mrs Twiley. Miss May Wumert won first prize and Mrs Gimpel second. Mrs Ashway received a guest prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Trong
Woodland Wegon
John Ashway
New York City
Ashway
Mower
O. C. Kompeon
Mrz. Bi
L. Sager
FE. M. Schlodul
Raymond Gimpel
Migs May Mimmert
Anop Miller
Catherine Geary
Richard Bussard
Hubert Stottiemeyer
Twiley
May Wumert
Gimpel
Min Ashway
Christmas Dance Hostess Miss Johnson Entices Guests
Miss Mary Johnson hosted a Christmas party at her Summit home last night with a red and green color scheme. Guests included Misses Evelyn Minnich, Jane Haechtel, Ruth Byers, Marie Kaetzell, Ruth Clark, Virginia Myers and Messrs Edward Ralchter, Raymond Kaetzell, Howard Grove, Doyle Crave, Russell Miller, Charles Harsh, and Homer Babylon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Johnson
Summit Eee
Evelyn Minnich
Jane Haechtel
Ruth Byers
Marie Kaetzell
Ruth Clark
Virginia Myers
Mesays
Edward Ralchter
Raymond Kaetzell
Howard Grove
Doyle Crave
Russell Miller
Charles Harsh
Homer Babylon
Host for Glee Club Fest At University Event
An evening event hosted by Edgar Beier honored the University of Maryland Glee Club with performances by notable guests including William Kinnm Easton Maurice Glynn Lotta coning Charles A. Wihnulh Ken elworth and others from Alexandria Va to Smithsburg Md. Also listed are marriage licenses for Stanley Grandstad and Anna Will Bolivar W Va Merrill Bingen and Roth Schenck and others from various towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar
Beier
Tadasa
Cavelowa
University of Maryland
William 1
Kinnmman
Easton
Maurice Glynn
Lotta Coning
Charles A. Wihnulh
Kenelworth
D. C
John E. McDonald
Alexandria
Thomas Pyles
Predertelt
Jee Blnor
K. Chandles
Libertytown
Anges Plofeuve
Rauline Hasse
Margaret Bushey
Elizabeth Hendeberger
Smithsburg
Helen Harne
Stanley
Grandstad
Charles Lown
W. Va
Anma ‘B. Will
Bolivar
Varvey W. Boore
Matitie G. Glalh
Pittsburgh
Merrill R. Bingen
Roth M. Schenck
Bull Wood
Johussa J.pomeroy
Front Royal
Teun B. Wiliams
Ddleburg
Severe Blizzard Grips England in Christmas Crisis
Lonton reports a severe blizzard across England with heavy snowstranded roads, impassable motors, and widespread disruption. King George faces an unprecedented halt to national plans as workers stay home and fear delays loom, while the nation endures a rare combination of rain, snow, and frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonton
George
Hon
England
Jury Selection Delayed in Hill Case at Ottawa
In Ottawa on December 28 the jury selection for the Hill case was postponed after lengthy arguments. The defendant, reportedly the son of a prominent oculist, is charged with killing his mother whose body was found in the basement. Judge Joseph Avis presided as Attorney Leo O'Ng Drowns moved to alert on which indictments must stand, while the courtroom remained crowded and tense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Joseph A
Avis Sverniah
Leo O'Ng
Tein
Tin
UL S
Tin Defonny
Hn Broaklyn Windnesh
Jeeny
Jemerh
Debutante Miss Hamilton Hosts Afternoon Tea
Miss Maytis Hamilton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Hamilton, was presented at a Fort Prospect Street tea hosted by her mother. Guests wore Jenny gowns and Poiret outfits, with red roses and pale chrysanthemums decorating the rooms. More than 250 invitations issued. followed by a 2 o clock supper for 57 guests before the Christmas dance of the Wanen's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maytis Hamilton
William 'T. Hamilton
Fort Prospect Street
Miss' Hamilton
Palmer Tennant
Mary L. Titcomb
J. C. Byron
Kru
Charles Little
Sarah Giles
William D. Byron
Dalla Bisys
Hancock
Robert L. Cook
New York
A.L. Willion
Cleveland
Frank Mish
Migs
Sera Mish
Elin Stonebraker
Leo Stonebraker
Maynd Wroth
Page Wroth
Betsy Ete
Hagerstown
Miriam Winslow
Boston
Martinsburg
Frederick
Winrichester Base
Champersburg
Unusual Christmas Tree Lights Across Hagerstown
An updated Christmas display lights the Clyde and Kale home at 914 Dewey Avenue with a tree and electric trame illuminating nearby villages and hamlets. Mr Kalo organized three weeks of decorating before Christmas, illuminating churches and homes with electric lamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ- Masses
Hagerstown
Clyde & Kale
Dewey Avenue
Kalo
Chrletnas
Cumberland Valley Hoot Club Luncheon at Dagmar Hotel
At the Cumberland Valley Hood College Club annual luncheon in the Dagmar Hotel on Tuesday afternoon, Elizabeth Glover discussed the Wianetka-Dalton education plan, Mary Faust shared Brooklyn Public Library experiences, and seven Hood students performed a sketch. Plans were made to host winter card parties at members’ homes to raise funds for the Hood College endowment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniual Christman
Cumberland Valley Hoot College Club
Dagmar
Elizabeth Glover
Bronxville High School
Bronxville
N. C
Mary Faust
Hagerstown High School
Brooklyn, Public Library
Iva Keller
Louise Funk
Margaret Miller
Anna Spillmaz
Phosba Strifey
Caleetie
Wagier
Sara Doorn
Houd Col Ipsee Endowment Fund
Charles Mobley
Tamcheon
Ful
Charley Mobley
Robert Foltz
D. A. Watkins
Corian Frantorter
Aldine Lidtin
Atl
Dixon
Mise Sara Loorn
Milas Muna Spillwan
Maclingburs
Waynesboro
Many Guests Attend Women's Club Dance
A winter social at the Women's Club drew numerous attendees, held in the city hall. The event marked the second dance of the season with plans for more gatherings in the coming weeks.
Miss Turner Weds R C Ritter in Christmas Eve Nuptials
Wide May Dean Turner daughter of Mrs KG Turner and Runwell C Filler son of Mrs William Piller were quietly married on Christmas Eve at Grace II parsonage by Rev G L Rider. A small reception followed at the bride’s aunt Mrs TH A Hartley home. Guests included family members Hartley Ritter and Hitter clans. The newlyweds left for Lexington VA Christmas morning to visit tribe’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wide May Dean Turner
Turner
Runwell C. Filler
Wiliam Piller
Grace II
Pistar
Mra
A. Hartley
Wiliam Ritter
Roy, Preaton
Woorow
Auta Hitter
Hitter
Hierson Ernest
Bitter
C. H. Hartley
Meg
Frank Shaffer
Paulina Wilson
Pauline
Bobby
Russell Hartley
Richard
Catherine
Frolyn
Hazel
Hartley
Lekton
Bute
Lee Birthday Observance Planned by Confederate Chapter
Henry Kyd Douglas Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold an open meeting on January 19 at Potomac Club rooms to honor Lee and Jaskeen with a reminiscence program. Mrs. Leo A. Cahill presides, with Ste. Thomas Hardinge named chairman for the annual party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kyd Douglas
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Leo A. Cahill
Lee
Jaskeen
Potomac Club
Ste. Thomas Hardinge
Fha
Fairy Tales End Well Too What Is The Answer
An essay or meditation on gender roles in fairy tales notes that endings promise material happiness and a perfect home. It argues women adjust to social norms while men’s work, dreams, and mobility shape marriage outcomes. The piece questions who must adapt in love and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxfield Parrish
Howe
Miss Roulette Hosts Party for Sister in Polomue Avenue
Miss Elizabeth Roulette entertained charmingly at her home in Polomue Avenue with twenty four guests in a Christmas themed party honoring her sister Mrs. William JT. Milne of Catonsville Maryland. Prize winners included Mrs. Ruth Leichel Miss Frances Mulsch Mrs. Awirey Meckenzie Mrs. Milne and Mrs. Harry Maugana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Roulette
Polomue Avenue
William JT. Milne
Catonsville
Mra
Milnp
Harry Maugana
Mixerstown City Park Plan Prompts Public Curiosity
A fragmentary account describes Mixerstown officials or residents reacting to an announced plan to demolish or repurpose downtown buildings to create a formal park. The text suggests concerns over displaced structures and the vision of green space replacing developed blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixerstown
Butchering Part at Emmert Farm Near Boonsboro
An old compressed notice reports a six hog butchering event at the Emmert Farm near Boonsboro on December 22. It lists numerous helpers and attendees including Mrs Agne Keinnow, Calvin, Elmer Moser, Maize and Anna McCormick, Wentling families, Hutzell, Wilkinson, Dora M, Julia Wilkinson, and others, noting community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byiebe
Bir
Job Klogan
Boonsboro
Emmert
Comber
An Billyworth
Hutzell
Nmgey Wilkinson
Harry Wilkingo
Julia Wilkinson
Dora
Lauren
An Emrert Pofenberger
di Arlene
Dan
Emmert, Griffith
Misa Phroala Wendlia Wentling
Edward Spangler
Social event for church youths postponed meeting notice
The Young People's Department of the Church of Bretbr holds a social Thursday honoring three college students and guests Miss Mary Goulss-Knows, Louise, and Nellie Downin, with others from Virginia and Brias' college. A regular monthly meeting of the Public Health Association was postponed from January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bretbr
Thursdorn
College 5
Donté
Lave
Mary Goulss- Knows
Gta College
Xis Louise
Nellie Downin
Land State
Mormal
Tours
Alice Biltinger
Brias
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Yeatarday
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H. A. Yeager
Han
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Roger
Christman
Guilford D. Guyer
Hida Glopper
Robreraville
Rledes
Richmond, Va
Charles B. Bermvbbre
Margaret
Rugeell Geoting
Keedynville
Barbara Tobrer
Keedysvilla Tuleing
Ure
Luther Deir
North Mulberry
Cy” Clark
Hlaparonte
Harry Clark
Merbern Road
C. AC Ridgely
de McCoy
Iisitud
McCoy
The
Marsden
Anne ‘Vere Fairfax- Dealieli
Ushutanle
J. Be Desbiell
Baltmura
Alice Rinehart Cabhill
Stafford Hell Ferm
Dorothy Switnley
Cumberlaud
Hagerstows
Vletting Hare
Marla Wi McDovald
Hageratown
Cumberlaod
Misa Sora J) Macias
Fraspect Street
New Jersey
Mise
Dighi
Neapolia
Minin
Rev
W.K
Diehl
Mary Alegundar
Mugeratown
Barbara Rohrer
Kenyerltle
Luray
H. T.nfecuda
Washington, D. C
C. A
D. B. Sullivan
Madre Loralene
Morgantown
Sullivan
Alexander
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Grace Webb
Thurmont
Howard Mitten
Baltmere
de Yialling
de Brnitheturs
Hye
Catherina Morgan
Catherley
Cele Brate
Cleveland Avenue
Nod
Arden
Roane
East Franklin
Weabington ‘County
Koano
Mies
Marian Gack
Miss Hensell
Potomac
Lewis T. Byron and Son
Christ Reformed
Stetson Shoca
Biktes
Miss Trone
Mary “Johnson
Vernon
Los Angeles
Miss Hamilton
Little Joe
Pratre
College Club
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R.C. Ritter
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Grey Gables
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Flapper
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Allegany
Farmera
Keller Shank
Aetat
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Guy Gantz
Hrmert Hardware Company
Sammel Emmett
Harry Fowles
Charles J., Powles
Samwel Emmett
Baul’ R. Patts
Mddlebirg Pike
Georgia, Garlock
Archie Davidson
Mina Lillie M. Clark
Mene Torr
Ned F. Bragunter
A. Geeman
Lena Recca
Broadway
Ass Sallie Adams
Init
Watts
Luray Carers
Washington Cornell, Jr
AMM
John W. Valentine
Daniel B. Poole
Clyfe Brewer
Emmert Fé
Dandru
Raneah
Washington Restau (Incorporated
Wallace Sto
Public Square
Polly Presto
McCardell
Burson
Fraytery
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