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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1933

Page

3

Social and Personal Items in Evening Mail

A busy social column notes Miss Edna Rowland visiting friends in Waynesboro, several local residents returning from hospital or holidays, and families from Manchester Connecticut, Frederickburg State Normal School, and Bucknell University spending Christmas and the holidays at home or visiting relatives in Williamsport, New York, and Orrtanna.

Edna Rowland Waynesboro Mary Horst State Normal School Manganaville Virginia Richards Fredrickeburg State Normal School Mrs J. F. Richards West Franklin Street

Christmas Party At 730 Summit Avenue

Mary Lou and Vernon Lee Parker hosted a Christmas party for a small group of children at 730 Summit Avenue yesterday afternoon. Santa arrived with gifts for each child, and games with prizes went to Joan Beachley Elizabeth Prather and Doris Elgin among others from the party attendees.

Mary Lou Vernon Lee Vernon L. Parker Summit Avenue Santa Joan Beachley Elizabeth Prather Doris Elgin Yvonne Joan Beachley Doris Harold Elgin Elizabeth Charles Prather Johnny Calvert Joss Shank Tommy Nichols Sylvia Jacobson June Anson Keyser W- Va St. John’s Episcopal Church Elizabeth Boorman

Portraits for Lease Money at Local Photo Shop

The shop advertises offering portraits at 10c each for 14 portraits, 35c for 4 portraits, with completion in 3 minutes or 24 hours. They copy enlarge and paint photos. Hours are 10 AM to 10 PM with a 5:30 to 6:30 break.

Dance Held At Funkhouser Home Last Night

Richard Funkhouser hosted a dance at his parents home on North Potomac street with Bob Fahrney’s orchestra providing music. Guests included many city residents and visitors from Baltimore St Johnsburg New York and Washington.

Richard Funkhouser Elmer N. Funkhouser North Potomac Street Bob Fahrney Mary Jane Poffenberger Doris Stine Celia Ernst Ruth Rouzer Mary Catherine Miller Janet Mowrer Betty Aday Virginia Adams Jeanette Schhindle Clarice Mullen Mary Ella Hook Mary Powles Zaze] Bentz Mary Hilton Jane Mumper Jane Ruff Baltimore Richard Elmer Funkhouser James Webb Elmer Rouzer Bob Campbell James Rouzette Bob Nichols Bob Hodges Coulborne Jones David Crockett Quay Sagle Bruce Danzer William Kretzer Clayton Parker Paul Scherer St. Johnsburg N. Y Broderick John Caskey Washington

Alsatia Ball Enjoyable Event at State Armory

One hundred fifty Alsatians and guests danced from 9:30 to 1:30 at the Alsatia Christmas ball in the State Armory auditorium. Ted Brownagle and his orchestra provided music, with festive decorations and lighting. Dance committee members include Charles Swartz, Carl Brandt, Harry Fridinger, Maurice Domenic, and H. C. Ryan. Two dances are listed for tonight at the Masonic Temple and at The Club by local groups.

State Armory Ted Brownagle Tmusic Charles Swartz Carl Brandt Harry Fridinger Maurice Domenic H. C. Ryan Masonic Temple Hagerstown Order of DeMolay Prior Girls Club

Mattson Hosts Party For Hagers Town Shoe Firm Staff

C M Mattson will host tonight at 850 Summit Avenue the Cost Department of the Hagers town Shoe and Legging Company. Guests include Miss Spangler, Miss Myers, Miss Riley, Miss Stone, Mrs Sinn, Miss Houser, Kenneth Sinn, Hilton Long, Raymond Hickson, John Spangler, Charles Neuman, Fred Mowen, Miss McKee and Donald Moats. Games and entertainment planned with refreshments after.

C. M. Mattson Hagerstown Shoe and Legging Company Summit Avenue Helen Spangler Isabelle Myers Arlene Riley Frederica Stone Kenneth Sinn Henrietta M. Houser Hilton Long Raymond Hickson John Spangler Charles Neuman Fred Mowen Josephine McKee Donald Moats

Social given by Helpers Class at First Baptist Church

The December meeting of the Cheerful Helpers class at First Baptist was held Tuesday night at Miss Delores Wageley’s Cedar Lawn home. Officers were elected, reports shared, and speakers Miss Helen Emmert and Rev. Paul B. Watlington provided talks on Christian training of young lives and related topics. Refreshments were served by a group of ladies and couples including Ellen Burgess Elizabeth Adams Mae Riggs and others.

First Baptist Church Delores Wageley Cedar Lawn Helen Emmert Paul B. Watlington Ellen Burgess Elizabeth Adams Mae Riggs Elsie Horst Mary Horst Helen Cu

Scout Troop 4 Party At St Pauls M E Church

Scoutmaster Charles Kline and Troop 4 committeemen Dr H W Outton Leo Miller and L R Voris host a party for Scouts and new members at St Pauls M E church tonight with movies stunts and refreshments.

Charles ¥. Kline H. Woutton Leo Miller L. R. Voris St. Paul's M. E. Church

Democratic Club Party Big Success In Frigid Weather

The Democratic Club in Hagerstown and surrounding areas held a large party despite cold weather. President Reed was reelected amid praise for his leadership and for the club’s role in county politics. State Senator Byron lauded the group while Santa Claus distributed gifts, donations of food were noted, and local Republicans thanked the National Reemployment Administration for its job programs.

Roosevelt National Re-employment Administration Reed William D. Byron Hagerstown Santa Claus Otterbein Thum Club Democratic County Central Committee Santa

Alumni Association Christmas Dance Lights Up Frederick Scene

The Frederick Cotillion Club held its annual Christmas dance at the Francis Scott Key Hotel on Wednesday night. Guests came from Hagerstown Baltimore Washington New York Columbus and other cities. R E Town is president. Emmerton Gill’s orchestra from Cleveland featured Mari Anne Mann.

Frederick

Elks Set Plans for New Year's Eve Dance

Final plans are completed for the New Year's Eve dance sponsored by the local Elks. The Musical Legionnaires under Charlie Swan will perform Old King Cole in a special 1934 Tullaby tempo. Dancing runs from 12:01 to 4 with a floor show from 11 to 12.

Elks Legionnaires Charlie Swan Eddie Whiteside

Smith and Williams Bride at Christ Reformed Parsonage

A wedding was solemnized at the Christ Reformed parsonage in Funkstown on Friday evening December 22. Miss Helen Smith became the bride of John Kaylor Williams and they will reside in an apartment in Funkstown.

Banquet Held for St. John's Lutheran Men’s Class

M P Moller Jr hosted a Sunday School class banquet for forty members last night in the Dagmar Hotel main dining room. The setting featured poinsettias and fruit designs with a delicious menu served.

M.P. Moller, Jr St. John's Lutheran Church Dagmar Hotel

Keefer and Cress Quietly Marry at Grace A B Church

Miss Mary Catherine Keefer and Russell Sylvester Cress were quietly married on Sunday evening December 24 at Grace A B church. They will reside at the groom’s home.

Mary Catherine Keefer E. T. Keefer Russell Sylvester Cress Bertha Cline Grace A. B. Church

Miss Byron Hosts Holiday Dance at Williamsport Home

Miss Jane Byron entertained at a Christmas spirit themed dance hosted by Major and Mrs. Joseph W. Byron in Williamsport. Guests included Betty Bridges Caroline Heyser Elizabeth Humrichouse Polly Stonebraker Margaret Zimmerman Jane Staley Barbara Beard and several others from Hagerstown Harrisburg Westminster and St. James.

Jane Byron Major Joseph W. Byron Williamsport Miss Byron Emma Willard School Troy N. Y Betty Bridges Caroline Heyser Elizabeth Humrichouse Polly Stonebraker Hagerstown Margaret Eva Zimmerman Jane Staley Barbara Beard Susan Willamsport Elizabeth Hoffmeier Harrisburg William Neikirk William Stonebraker Gillis Hutson Franklin Hull Frank Elmer Beachley Roger Newcomer Maurice Snyder Ned Murray Wallace Taylor Wiliam Beard George Kohler Smithsburg John Reifsnider Westminster Richard and Bruce Onderdonk St. James

Dance Tonight At Williamsport High School

Williamsport hosts the Alumni Association annual holiday dance at the High School auditorium tonight. The event features John Funk and his Potomac Orchestra playing festive music, with Kieffer McElroy handling lighting and decor. Dancing begins at 9 PM.

Williamsport Alumni Association John Funk Potomac Club Orchestra Kieffer McElroy

Girl Scout Tea Features Spice Cakes for Tea Play

Girl Scout Troop 4 hosted a tea at the First Christian church social room for parents and the Community Committee. The highlight was the play Spice Cakes for Tea starring Jean McCauley Janice Rouzee Margaret Hassett Phyllis Myers and Evelyn Kregle. Three girls were invested as Scouts Mary Jane Carbaugh Margaret Hassett and Phyllis Tartle.

Girl Scout Troop 4 Girl Scout Community Committee First Christian Church Jean McCauley Janice Rouzee Margaret Hassett Phyllis Myers Evelyn Kregle Mary Jane Carbaugh Phyllis Tartle

We Women Advice Column Highlights Parental School Pressure

Betty Brainerd counsels two readers about romance and education. A troubled 18 year old seeks advice on parental objections to dating, while a 19 year old asks why a date stopped calling. Brainerd urges patience, schooling first, and respectful parental approval.

Betty Brainerd Betty

Advice on Attracting Boys and Maintaining Self Respect

A column advises young girls to avoid chasing boys and to focus on good manners and personal growth. It warns against kissing or possessive behavior, encourages respectful courting, and suggests maintaining independence to attract suitable partners. Betty Brainerd offers guidance at 680 Madison Ave New York City.

Betty Brainerd Madison Ave New York City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evening Mail Daily Mail Society Billy Shaffer William E. Shaffer Washington County Hospital R. C. Williams Mabel Williams Manchester, Conn C. L. Beachley Ross K. Brewer Hame K. Brewer J. A. Brewer Virginia Avenue M. E. Stonesifer Prrtanna Alva Stonesiter Freda Robert Orrtanna Thomas Sensabaugh Cornwell West Ride. Avenue W. T. Grove Pope Avenue Leon N. Zahn City Julian Claggett North Mulberry Street New York Francis Smith James K. Harman East Franklin Street Cumberland Edwin M. Kemp Mr. Kemp D. M. Kemp Sunset Avenue Mrs. Kemp Kemp Menetee Bucknell University W A. Menefee Sherman Avenue Russell Keplinger Paul Watlington, Jr Richmond University Richmond Rey Washington Street Aubrey Kemp Mrs.h. L. Kemp Salem Avenue J. D. Shipley Erie Wizes Fashionland Weet Franklin St Mary Lou and Vernon Lee Parker Alice Houpt Shippenaburg William Mowen Chestnut Street Wilson Sailor Boys Shippensburg Harry Houpt Norristown Oliver Mowren Virginia Houpt Walter Tyson Notristown Nelson Paul Eugene Mowen William Kline Chambersburg William S. Hurd Hurd Charles Howard Roderick Hagerstown School Brownie Washington St Armory Alexander AS Hollander’s Orchestra Gail Patrick Dorothea Wieck Associated Press Democratic Club Party To Dance Tonight Vicks Larm’s Beauty Shop N. Potomac St RED Cross WE Women Olive Hope Potomac St W. Adv Marvello Pope’s Beauty Shop N. Locu Meyers & Berkson W. Franklin St L.&b.hat Shop East Washington ST Alexander and Bus Terminal Furriers and Designers An. Potomac Hageratown
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