Club Tea and January Activities at Women's Club
January events at the Women s Club run from January 3 with a monthly tea featuring a Children s Theatre dance recital including The Three Trees Christopher Robin Folk Dance Arrow Dance and Pictures at an Exhibition. Participating students and hostesses are listed along with two luncheons and several section meetings scattered through January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s ‘Theatre
Three Trees
Christopher Robin
Arrow
Hope Draper
Jane Mathias
Mary Gray Schofield
Madeline Ruben
Sandra Shupp
Joan Roulette
Leona Miller
Anne Stouffer
Helen Koliopulos
Betsy Cannon
Joan Seal
Ruth Loy
Jean Highbarger
Jacqueline Stouffer
Jean Prather
Jean Lane
Doris Greenwald
Isea Shirid
Virginia Messersmith
Dorothy Dansberger
Estelle Greenwald
Mary Potter
Lois Gtok
Betty Caum
Phyllis Miller
Leroy J. Sheats
A. Lesley Gardner
Harvey Powers
Carl H. Brandt
John Spangler Kieffer
St. John’s College, Annapolis
Marshall Wilson
Hagerstown Gardens
Home and Philanthropy
Dorothy Watson Weds Roger Douglas in Charles Town
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Watson of Charles Town announce the marriage of their daughter Dorothy to Roger C Douglas son of James Douglas of this city. The ceremony occurred December 22 with Rev J M Carter officiating. Douglas is a recognized gospel singer and evangelist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Watson
Charles Town
W. V2
Dorothy Watson
Roger C. Douglas
James Douglas
J. M. Carter
Douglas
Social and Personal Notes From Towson and Nearby
Mr. Robert L. Gould of Towson plans to attend the Assembly Ball and will be a guest at Springfield Farm. Many residents visit relatives and attend the Assembly Ball with multiple guests, dinners, and hospital notices, including twins born to Nevin M. Shank in Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Gould
Towson
Springfield Farm
Nevin M. Shank
Hagerstown
Route 4
Washington County Hospital
Birthday Surprise for Mr Brandt at Hotel Alexander
Executive staff of Brandt Cabinet Works hosted a surprise party Thursday evening at the Hotel Alexander in honor of Carl H Brandt s fiftieth birthday. Twenty one guests dined in the Maryland Room before continuing festivities at the Brandt home on Hamilton Boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandt Cabinet Works
Hotel
Alexander
Carl H. Brandt
Maryland
Brandt
Hamilton Boulevard
George's Club Christmas Dance at Beaver Creek Hall
The George's Club of this city held a Christmas dance at Beaver Creek Community Hall on Tuesday evening. Donald Spielman led entertainment and awarded amateur contest and quiz prizes to Sammy Baker Connie Martin and Mildred Martin. John McCune served as master of ceremonies with many attendees including Helenora Stonebraker Mary Jane Ridenour Gloria Nichols Mary Holliner Dorothy Fry Delores Legg Fern Long Carmine Martin Gory Callas Paul Blondell Ted McCain Jack Doornberger Gerald Hamburg Dick Mullenix Newton Henson Robert Wilson Ralph and Ivan Tagg Russell Spessard Ralph McKeplinger Harold Custer George Finney Bob Finney James Hovis and Sam Hankey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George’s Club
Beaver Creek
Donald Spielman
Sammy Baker
Connie Martin
Mildred Martin
John McCune
Hlenora Stonebraker
Mary Jane Ridenour
Gloria NicholsMary Holliner
Dorothy Fry
Delores Legg Fern Long
Carmine Martin
Gory Callas
Paul Blondell
Fr Beehan unit meeting and class entertainment
A Fr Beehan Unit social was hosted by Robert Rickrode on Guilford Avenue with games refreshments and notice of a Friday dance at the K of Home. Attendees include Helen Patricia McGuire Tatricia McGuire and others. A Jan 3 meeting is planned at Locust Street. The St John’s class was hosted by Miss Jean Lane on The Terrace with refreshments for Andrea Byron Sylvie Parks Catherine Kohler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Beehan
Vet. C. S. MM. Co
Robert Rickrode
Guilford Avenue
Helen
Tatricia McGuire
Threse Gold
Mary Fratianni
Edith DiBennedetto
Donald Wingert
Francis Mazzo
Sam Wolfe
Tony
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Mildred Knode
Jean Lane
Andrea Byron
Sylvie Parks
Catherine Kohler
Brooks Gower
Phyllis Miller
Dorothy Lane
Phyllis Loose
Miss Inode
Dinner Held By Bowlers In Christmas Banquet
Thirty four members of the Precious Stone Bowling league and guests attended the Christmas banquet in the Chalet Room of the Hotel Alexander on Thursday evening. Pine red candles decorated tables. dinner was served and games followed. Attendees included Mesdames Smythe Sefton Beecher Beyard Routzabn Ward Fridinger Ford Reed Hays Harrell Snyder Myers South Porterfield Benedict Stouffer Elliott Meredith McLaughlin Clopper Moss Myers and Misses Saum Benner Helser Phillips Flock Garver Roland Parham Harver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Precious Stone Bowling League
Hotel
Alexander
Mesdames Anna Smythe
HE. B. Sefton
Chas. R. Beecher
Nelson Beyard
Charles ¥. Routzabn
Joseph S. Ward
Robert Fridinger
Earl Ford
Donald C. Reed
Merle Hays
J. L. Harrell
B. G. Snyder
H. B. Myers
Frank P. South
Raymond Porterfield
John Benedict
Brewer L. Stouffer
J. Frank Elliott
Neil Meredith
J. M. McLaughlin
William H. Clopper
Louise Moss
Jacob Myers
Mary Frances Saum
Virginia Benner
Mary Helser
Elizabeth Phillips
Pauline Flock
Katherine Garver
Rose Roland
Frances Parham
Edna Harver
Missionary Club Christmas Party at First Christian Church
The Triangle Club annual Christmas party for the First Christian Church missionary group featured group and competitive games, carols, and refreshments in a star-decorated dining room. Attendees included Elizabeth Adams, Evelyn Baker, Mary Black, Mark Boward, Roscoe Boward, Jane Cleland, Hazel Crosswhite, Ruth Crosswhite, Amelia Elliott, Flora Elliott, John Hamburg, Loraine Hamburg, Doris Kregle, Charles Lantz, Paul Norment, Elizabeth Ridenour, Elizabeth Saum, Laura Nzomi Smith, Harry Snavely Jr, Patsy Schindel, Iris Wieble, Lois Wieble, Jane Wieble, Myrtle Shingleton, Eileen Tritsch, Joseph Porterfield, Wesley Ruth, Clyde Hoffman, Jane Fletcher, Eugene Downs, Mary Louise Downs, Paul Shank, Eleanor Mumma, and Mr. and Mrs. L M Fouke and Rev. and Mrs. Wm M Norment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triangle Club
Young People's Missionary Organization of
The
First Christian Church
Elizabeth Adams
Evelyn Baker
Mary Black
Mark Boward
Roscoe Boward
Jane Cleland
Hazel Crosswhite
Ruth Crosswhite
Amelia Elliott
Flora Elliott
John Hamburg
Loraine Hamburg
Doris Kregle
Charles Lantz
Paul Norment
Elizabeth Ridenour
Elizabeth Saum
Laura Nzomi Smith
Harry Snavely, Jr
Patsy Schindel
Iris Wieble
Lois Wieble
Jane Wieble
Myrtle Shingleton
Eileen Tritsch
Joseph Porterfield
Wesley Ruth
Clyde Hoffman
Jane Fletcher
Eugene Downs
Mary Louise Downs
Paul Shank
Eleanor Mumma
Westminster Anniversary Party Honors Local Couples
Anniversaries of CMs William M. Norment Mr and Mrs J W Rohrer and Mr and Mrs Albert O Shoemaker of Westminster were celebrated at a Thursday evening party at the Rohrer home on Guilford Avenue. A basket of flowers was presented to each couple and refreshments were served to guests including J Alfred Davis and family Tom Jane and Joe, John Unger and Florence Ann, Rev Meredith Norment, Wood ford and Paul Norment, Robert and Harold Rohrer, Mary Ellen Kretzer, and Robert and Dorothy Shoemaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cms
William M. Norment
J. W. Rohrer
Albert O. Shoemaker
Westminster
Rohrer
Guilford Avenue
J. Alfred Davis
Tom
Jane
Joe
John Unger
Florence Ann
Meredith Norment
Woodstock, Va
Woodford
Paul Norment
Robert
Harold Rohrer
Mary Ellen Kretzer
Dorothy Shoemaker
Officers Elected By Jr. O. U. A.M. Resolute Council No. 4
Resolute Council No. 4 Jr. O. U. A. M. elected new officers for the year. Andrew Armstrong as councilor C. C. Spielman as vice councilor L. M. Fouke recording secretary Raney W. South assistant William F. E. Schwinger financial secretary William Sparrow treasurer W. L. Wilhelm conductor George Bowers warden D. W. Dysert inside sentinel F. P. Elgin outside sentinel E. F. Elgin trustee D. W. Dysert representative George E. Bowers alternate representative Howard Powell chaplain. A special entertainment committee was appointed to boost attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resolute Council No. 4
Andrew Armstrong
C. C. Spielman
L. M. Fouke
Raney W. South
William FE. Schwinger
William &. Sparrow
W. L. Wilhelm
George Bowers
Inside Sentinel
D. W. Dysert
Outside Sentinel
EF. FP
Elgin
E. F. Elgin
George E. Bowers
Howard Powell
Engagement announced for Miss Virginia Mae Kline
Mrs W Guy Kline of Baltimore announces the engagement of her daughter Virginia Mae Kline to Mr H Lester Krone of Frederick son of Rev and Mrs HE Krone of Greencastle The late father of Miss Kline was a well known organist in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Guy Kline
Baltimore
Virginia Mae Kline
H. Lester Krone
Frederick
H E. Krone
Greencastle
Miss Kline
Miss Rouzer Hosts Dessert Bridge For Honor Guest
Miss Ruth Rouzer entertained at a dessert bridge gathering at her Summit avenue home on Thursday honoring her house guest Miss Margaret Rutherford of Harrisburg. Prizes went to Miss Zazel Bentz Miss Margaret Simmons of Oklahoma City and Miss Evelyn Rodgers. Other guests included Virg inia Bell Peggy Byer Evelyn Patterson Catherine Stitely Florence Hoover Georgia Whalen and Elizabeth McCowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Rouzer
Summit Avenue
Margaret Rutherford
Harrisburg
Miss Rouzer
Hood College
Zazel Bentz
Margaret Simmons
Oklahoma City
Evelyn Rodgers
Virginia Bell
Peggy Byer
Evelyn Patterson
Washington
Catherine Stitely
Florence Hoover
Waynesboro
Georgia Whalen
Elizabeth McCowan
Oakland
Calif
German Union Christmas Party At Beck's Tavern
The German Beneficial Union held a Christmas party at Beck's Tavern Monday evening with about a hundred members and guests. Santa distributed gifts to children around the tree, and the program featured carols, a male chorus, bilingual recitations, and a speech by president R. M. Krumpe. The New Year party will be held tomorrow at Mr. Dinkle's home in Funkstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Beneficial Union
Beck's Tavern
Santa Claus
R. M. Krumpe
Mr. Dinkle
Funkstown
Couple Wed at Antietam Church
A quiet wedding was held Sunday evening December 25 at Antietam U B Church. Miss Lucille Cullison wed Samug Palmer in a ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Co L Herr. Attendants were sister Mrs Blanche Seckford and brother Paul Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antietam U. B
Lucille Cullison
Samug Palmer
Rev
Co. L. Herr
Blanche Seckford
Paul Palmer
Christmas Party of Trinity Class Held
Mrs. Robert Amig hosted the Queen Esther class of Trinity Lutheran Sunday school after a business meeting. Thirty five members and three guests attended a Christmas party with refreshments. Mrs Blanche Youngblood was elected president, Mrs Amig vice president, Mrs Minnie Funk treasurer, and Miss IJda Knodle secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Amig
Pennsylvania Avenue
Queen Esther
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
Blanche Youngblood
Amig
Minnie Funk
Ijda Knodle
Christmas Party Honors Ruth Chambers at State Penal Farm
Mr and Mrs Arthur Chambers of the State Penal Farm hosted a Wednesday evening Christmas party for their daughter Ruth Chambers. Guests included Marilyn Rogers June Paden June Day Sarah Jane Binkley Helen Greiner Virginia Clem Ruth Chambers Delores Marker and Mr Arthur Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Chambers
State Penal Farm
Ruth Chambers
Chambers
Marilyn Rogers
June Paden
June Day
Sarah Jane Binkley
Helen Greiner
Virginia Clem
Delores Marker
Installation Held Thursday for Hagerstown Kiwanis Officers
The Hagerstown Kiwanis Club installed its new officers at a Thursday luncheon in Hotel Alexander. Outgoing president Allen I. Myers was thanked for his year’s support. George M. Bohman conducted the ceremony. Roy A. Leiter became president and announced forthcoming committees. Other officers named included E. Aldine Lakin as vice president and directors Jacob A. Hoffman Raymond W. Parks Dr. P. L. Russell R. C. Carder Jay G. Miller John C. O’Connell and Alex Pryhoda. Dr Russell reported on the underprivileged children's activities. Leo H. Miller installed Myers’ successor’s button, and Bruce Lightner gave Myers a suitcase as a parting gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Kiwanis Club
Hotel Alexander
Allen I. Myers
George M. Bohman
Roy A. Leiter
E. Aldine Lakin
Jacob A. Hoffman
Raymond W. Parks
Dr. P. Ll. Russell
R. C. Carder
Jay GC. Miller
John C. O'Connell
Alex Pryhoda
Dr. Russel
Leo H. Miller
Masons To Attend Service On Sunday
Masons from Friendship Lodge and Hagerstown Lodge will join guests for 7:30 pm worship at St Pauls United Brethren Church in honor of St John the Evangelist’s day. The Rev Dr F Berry Plummer will preach on The Message of St John the Evangelist with organist Clarence Heckler performing 15 minutes of preludes. Mrs Margaret Rice will sing Panis Angelus and the choir will present Jesus Joy of Man's Desiring. At 8:30 pm Communion a quartet sings Rock of Ages, followed by Love Divine with Mrs Rice and Mr Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Heckler
Noel
D'Acquin
Jesus
Audrey Angle
Catherine Novinger
Messrs
BE. J. Phillips
Raymond K. Hollinger
Dudley Buck
Margaret Rice
B. J. Phillips
Love Divine
Stainer
Dinner Given for Airport Inn Staff by Mr and Mrs Swarta
Mr and Mrs Charles Swarta hosted a turkey dinner for Airport Inn personnel on Wednesday. After dessert gifts were exchanged and many prizes awarded, followed by an original show by the employer. Thirty guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Swarta
Airport Inn
Mrs Powles Hosts Christmas Party on Broadway
Mrs Harry K Powles entertained a group of friends from Washington DC and this city at a Christmas party held Wednesday at her Broadway home.
All In A Day Holiday Tales From A Christmas Season
A former Hagerstown resident visiting during the holidays repeats a rumor about Chinese bird nest soup and notes other global delicacies. He recalls French snails, Italian octopus, and aged Chinese eggs as festive treats, then humorously suggests a national holiday to recover from colds after a strenuous season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
France
Italy
India
China
New Year Dance at Y Tonight A Yuletide Ball
The YMCA gym hosts a Christmas New Year dance for the younger set from 9 30 to 1 00 with Zel Smiths eleven piece orchestra providing tunes. Decorations of greens holly and laurel are by the Men s and Phalanx Clubs. Dress is semi formal and Walter Cleland chairs the social committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Cleland
The
Preparatory Services at Christ's Reformed Church
Preparatory services for Holy Communion are set for this evening at 7 30 at Christ s Reformed Church on West Franklin street. Holy Communion will be celebrated at 11 A M and 7 30 P M Sunday marking the first Communion in the new church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ's Reformed Church
West Franklin Street
Dinner for Miss Byron at Dutch Kitchen
Mr and Mrs Walter Harwood Byron of Greencastle will host a dinner tonight at the Dutch Kitchen in honor of their debuntaunte daughter Miss Marcia Byron who will bow at the Assembly Club Ball. Guests include Misses Jane and Suzanne Byron Jane Airey Virginia Reifsnider Caroline Heyser Nancy Byron Stanley Dillon Hancock Robert Campbell Philip Harr Peregrine Wroth H Tabb Hostetter Frank Harrison Philip Porterfield Jr and Walter Harwood Byron Jr from Charles Town and Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Harwood Byron
Greencastle
Debnatante
Marcia Byron
Assembly Club
Jane
Suzanne Byron
Jane Airey
Virginia Reifsnider
Westminster
Caroline Heyser
Nancy Byron
Stanley Dillon
Hancock
Robert Campbell
Philip Harr
Peregrine Wroth
H. Tabb Hostetter
Hanover
Frank Harrison
Philip Porterfield, Jr
Charles Town
W. Va
Walter Harwood Byron, Jr
Mary and Martha Class Banquet at Trinity Chapel
The Mary and Martha Class of Trinity Chapel held its annual Christmas banquet at the Roxy Dining Room on a Wednesday evening. Secret sisters were revealed and new ones selected, a musical program was presented, and Mrs. EB. L. Burger received a gift from the class. About 35 guests shared dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary and Martha
Trinity Chapel
Roxy Dining Room
EB. L. Burger
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W. Franklin St
L. & B. Hat Shop
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Ailartty
Pryde and Deli
Carole Gould
Tommy Cassel
M.C
Jay Miller and His Orchestra
E. L. Hoch
Edwin, Jr
Essex
Robert C. Lamar
Goshen College
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Ind
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Corbett Street
Ruth Boyle
Charles McKee
South Prospect Street
Pittsburgh
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Wallace
Edward Schafer
West Howard Street
W.T. Cole
Virginia Avenue
Mrs. W.H. Koontz
Harrisonburg, Va
Frank Scinta
Mrs
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Lonaconing
Richard Modig
Springfield
Mass
Albert Rider
Brookline, Mass
Victor M. Cushwa
Mr. Prospect
Charles Wagaman
Fountain Head Country Club
Adrian Futterer
R. F. Lewis
Salem Avenue
Alvin Burgess
Mayberry I. Patterson
Patterson
William M. Rouzer
Franklin Street
Barbara C. Frey
Smithsburg
Margaret Byer
North Potomac Street
William Nacklas
Elizabeth Redden
Douglas Mims
Elizabeth Shepherd
Henry Shepherd
Shepherdstown
Washington, D. C
Walter Byron Siehl, Jr
Reno Easterday
Annapolis
Charles R. Mask
Philip Winebrenner
Philadelphia
William D. Byron
Williamsport
F. Perry Prather
Louis H. Hitzrot
Mercersburg Academy
Frances’ Marsch
University of Arizona
Anthony Hankey
Hankey
Neill Baylor
E. Thrall Campbell
West Washington Street
Richard Long
del Mar
Delaware
Thomas Campbell
Thomas B. McGinn
Randolph Gibson
William P. Campbell
Cambridge
Paul Anders
East Washington Street
Buena Vista
Glenn Weigand
Ohio
Anna E. Byers
Mt. Wilson
Pine Street
Branch Stonebraker
Roanoke, Va
J. Alvey Long
Leona Abshire
Edith Abshire
North Potomac, Street
Robert Brindle
James A. Nowell
St. Paul
Minnesota
Jerome J. Egan
MR. Brandt
George
MR. Rickrode
Arrow Service
Arrow Shoe Store
Washington Street
Speciott
Korner
Cle
Hamilton Hotel
Precious Stone League
Missionary Club
Antietam
Curtain Shop
Potomac Street
Beauty Culture College
West Virginia College of Beauty Culture
G. Martin
West King Street
Martinsburg
Kiwanis Club
Roy Leiter
Masons
Japan
Vicks
Vicks Advertising
Bentz & Dunn
the House of Shoes
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