Pinocchio comes alive on stage in Colonial Theatre play
The Clare Tree Major company from New York presents Pinocchio at the Colonial Theatre on January 5, dramatized from Carlo Collodi’s Italian tale. Puppets, marionettes, and a puppet carnival unfold a story of self reliance, kindness, and transformation into a real boy through work and selflessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinocchio
Clare Tree Major
New York
Colonial Theatre
M. Collodi
Italy
Pinoccchio
Fire Eater
Barker
Harlequin
Piereite
Toys
Donkey
Ron
Miss Kisecker to Marry Mr Modig
Miss Margaret Louise Kisecker of Warnesboro will wed Richard A. Modig of Springfield Massachusetts following an engagement announced by her parents at a Tuesday night party. She has served as librarian at Washington County Library in Hagerstown for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kisecker
Warnesboro
S Margaret Louise
Richard A. Modig
Springfield
Mass
Hagerstown
Miss Hisecker
Washington County Library
Personal notices and visits around Washington County
Local residents report recoveries and home returns after medical procedures. Samuel E Phillips Jr heads to Rochester before resuming studies at Colgate University. Numerous guests arrive for New Year events. several families plan trips to Miami, St. Petersburg, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. influenza recovery and a sprained foot are noted. Mummers Parade and Assembly Ball attendance highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel E. Phillips, Jr
Rochester
N. Y
Colgate University
53D Assembly Ball Tonight at Hotel Alexander
The 53rd annual Assembly Ball will be held at the Hotel Alexander. Debutantes and guests are listed with hosts and receiving line details. New members gather at 11, group presentation by Cochran and Hershey, grand march at midnight, supper at 1 30, followed by a second dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. K
Alexander
Will
Byron
Caroline Elizabeth Bridges
Laura Coston
Joe Byron
Elizabeth Hoff
Alice Virginia Danzer
Brad Wroth
John B. Fergux, Jr
John Pangborn
R. Latrobefonderebete
William Geppert
Cumberlané
Norman Ward
Westminster
V. Jamison, Jr
C. Goodioe Edgar
Joseph D. Mish
Charles BD. Lyon
Samuel C_ Strite
J Colil
Rei
Liam D. Erron
J. Edward Cochran
J. Vinton Hershey
William Preston Lane, Jr
William A. Roulette, Jr
Frank W. Mish, Jr
J. Andrew Cahill
Victor D. Miller
West Washington Street
Hancock
Hotel Alexander. Rider
Candlelight Watchnight Service At First Brethren Church
The First Brethren Church at Mulberry and Antietam streets hosts its annual New Year’s Eve Watchnight Service in the auditorium tonight starting at 10 30. A pretrama has been planned to precede the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Brethren Church
Mulberry
Antietam Streets
Wedding Will Be Tomorrow In Church Of The Brethren
Miss Lulu M Cunningham will marry Ronald A Ward tomorrow at 9 00 am at the Church of the Brethren in the city. Rev A M Dixon will perform the ring ceremony with Miss Nance Dixon and Miss Minnie Bowser as singers. The couple will honeymoon and reside in Harrisburg Pa where Ward works for Progressive Service Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Lulu M. Cunningham
Harvey
Katherine Shank
Nelson Jones
James McDonald
Hartisburg
Ward
Progressive Service Company
New Year Services at Emmanuel A B Church
New Year events at Emmanuel A B United Brethren on Summit Avenue and Howard Street include a 7 30 social with skits music and novelties to benefit the Senior C E society. At 11 o clock the Senior C E will lead a devotional to welcome the new year with Goldie Slickenstaff in charge. Public is invited to both events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel United Brethren Church
Summit Avenue
Howard Street
Floglock
C. E. Society
C. E
Goldie Slickenstaff
Middlekauf Dinner Party Honors Local Family Guests
Mr and Mrs Harry S Middlekauff hosted a dinner at their Leitersburg Pike home for family and friends. Guests included Mr and Mrs Adam Strausner and children Hopewell Mr and Mrs Silas Middlekauf and children Clearspring Mr and Mrs Howard House and daughters Mr and Mrs Raymond Middleakuff two daughters Leatha Breeden and son Beaver Creek Miss Irene Breeden Fairplay Misses Jane Cornelia Breeden Pauline Middlekauff Raymond Breeden Jack Palmer Richard Shatzer Daniel Tracey and William Corderman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S
Many Working People Welcome New Year By Sticking On Job
The New Year is welcomed by routine workers across professions. Accountants count cash through the night, hotels boost staff and service, and telephone and transportation workers brace for peak travel. Police keep standard manpower while managing larger crowds and more intoxicated individuals.
Chapel Class Banquet At Trinity Lutheran Chapel
The Mary and Marthas class of Trinity Lutheran chapel hosted its annual banquet at Mrs. Clara Leaman's East Washington Street home. After a turkey supper gifts were exchanged and an electric clock presented to Mrs. Burger. Resolutions on the death of Mrs. Emma Butts were read as class members praised their late colleague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Chapel
E. L. Barker
Clara Leaman
East Washington Street
Burger
Lillie French
Nell Smith
Emma Butts
Clyde Bowers
William French
Charles Carbaugh
Lewis Harrison
Earl Smith
Mary Hines
Carrie Gift
Sallie Stouffer
Lula McCurdy
Alice Carpenter
Edna Semler
Mary Carbaugh
Blanche Palmer
Margaret Semler
Julia Baker
Edna Bowers
Rose Semler
Cabbie Club Dance Tonight At South End Fire Hall
The Cabbie Club will host a lively dance tonight at the South End Fire Hall from 8:30 until 1:30. Decorations fit the season and Joe and His Reveries will provide music for square and round dancing. the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabbie Club
South End
Joe
Miss Pomeroy Hosts Bridge Luncheon at Hotel Hamilton
Miss Jane Pomeroy entertained guests for a bridge luncheon yesterday afternoon at Hotel Hamilton. The dining room featured poinsettias and candles, followed by bridge in the hotel parlor. Guests included Virginia Stoner Helen Zentmyer Ann Huyett Ethel McCardell Kathryn McKee Margaret Schliebly Dorothy Voris Elizabeth Wilson Betsy Webb Jean Smith Kitty Peters of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Pomeroy
Pat
Bridge
Hotel Hamilton
Miss Pomeroy
Virginia Stoner
Helen Zentmyer
Ann Huyett
Ethel McCardell
Kathryn McKee
Margaret Schliebly
Dorothy Voris
Elizabeth Wilson
Betsy Webb
Jean Smith
Kitty Peters
Philadelphia
Miss Doyle Weds Irvin Conrad at St Pauls Church
Elizabeth Doyle daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph McLain of Avalon avenue married Irvin L Conrad at St Pauls Evangelical church. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs S H Conrad, works in the furniture department at Byerly's. They will live at 27 High Street after the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Briele
Baltimore
Richard Long
Delmar
Jean Pichreaner
Hanover
van Liew Parsons
Elizabeth Whitehead
Washington, D. C
Wm. Dick Campbell
West Washington Street
Elizabeth Doyle
Joseph McLain
Avalon Avenue
Irvin L. Conrad
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
R. S. Danberi
Mr. Conrad
Airs
S. H. Conrad
Byerly’ Department Store
High Street
Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Bussard at Sixty
A birthday dinner for Mr. Charles T. Bussard was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bussard with many guests including Mrs. Charles T. Bussard Mrs. Lester Holmes Mr. Clyde Cross Mrs. Ralph Miller and others from Keedysville Verdine Clopper Smithsburg Eugene Bussard and more. Gifts were numerous. Revival services are set to begin January 3 1937 at Mt Briar Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Bussard
Briar
Bussard
Lester Holmes
Clyde Cross
Ralph Miller
Kenneth Stangle
Keedysville
Azalea Stangle
Leon Rohrer
Verdine Clopper
Smithsburg
Pearl Holmes
Mt. Briar Church
Governors' Ball At Club Tonight
Fountain Head Country Club hosts its annual Governor's Ball on New Year’s Eve at 8:30 pm with a receiving line of officials and wives. Clyde Moser Windsor Club Orchestra opens in a star lit ballroom with Christm as greens and fires, while Victor F. Stine leads the entertainment committee. Breakfast served at 3 am. cocktail party hosted by Mr and Mrs Victor Stine at The Terrace for fifty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Head Country Club
Clyde, Moser
Windsor Club
Victor F. Stine
Fountain Heads Club
Victor Stine
Entry Cards Due for 1937 Cumberland Valley Show
Artists in Hagerstown and Washington county are urged to submit entry cards by January 1 for the fifth annual Cumberland Valley Artists exhibition to run February 1 to 28 at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. Director Richard Carl Medford announced the call for entries, with already received submissions from multiple Maryland towns and Pennsylvania locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Washington County
Cumberland Valley
Washington County Museum of
Washington County Museum
We Women Dear Betty Brainerd New Year's party tips
Betty Brainerd answers two young readers on age appropriate party games and festive refreshments for a New Year gathering. Advice covers dancing card games spelling bees treasure hunts and simple competitive activities tailored to teens and young teens with chaperoned guidance and budget friendly menu ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Brainerd
Bill
Mt Briar P T A Holds Meeting and Program
Habit Formation was the topic of Mr Cooprider's illustrated talk at Mt Briar P T A meeting. An entertaining program of a playlet march monologue songs and stunts was presented by Mrs Lena Holmes Mrs Hilda Abbott Mrs Harry Cosgrove Miss Azalea Stangle Miss Swain Clyde Cross John Cosgrove and Charles Swain. The program was supported by Martha Griffith Lucille Gifft Franklin Knode Gene Younkins Leonard Griffith Floyd Griffith Harold Cosgrove Billy Griffith Doris Knode Louise Griffith Anna Cosgrove Dorothy Cosgrove Jimmie Cosgrove Harold Sisk Buddy Holmes and Bobbie Abbott. Clyde Cross wired the school house and Leon Holmes donated current.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooprider
Mt. Briar
Parent-Teacher Association
Lena Holmes
Hilda Abbott
Harry Cosgrove
Azalea Stangle
Miss Swain
Clyde Cross
John Cosgrove
Charles
Swain
Martha Griffith
Lucille Gifft
Franklin Knode
Gene Younkins
Leonard Griffith
Floyd Griffith
Harold Cosgrove
Billy Griffith
Doris Knode
Louise Griffith
Anna Cosgrove
Dorothy Cosgrove
Jimmie Cosgrove
Harold Sisk
Buddy Holmes
Bobbie Abbott
Leon Holmes
Men's Bible Class Elects '37 Officers
The Friendship Men's Bible class of Grace United Brethren Church elected officers for the coming year. Rev. Dr. G. I. Rider named teacher, J. L. Geist assistant teacher, RE. D. Stouffer president, Earl Andrews vice president, Ivan Sneider secretary, Fett Stoner treasurer, C. D. Kost librarian, Harvey Morris C. Jenkins J. L. Bair and Elmer Shook named librarians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Men's Bible Class
The
Grace United Brethren Church
G. I. Rider
J. L. Geist
RE. D. Stouffer
Earl Andrews
Ivan Sneider
Moffett Stoner
C. D. Kost
Harvey Morris
C. Jenkins
J. L. Bair
Elmer Shook
Dinner party marks Wednesday Night Bridge Club event
A dinner was hosted last evening at Hotel Hamilton by the Wednesday Night Bridge Club. Members listed include Clarence and Mary Eldridge, George and Mary Smith, A Herron, Guy Neikirk, Wayne and Mrs Fernsner, Bryan Grove, Mrs Geiger, Mrs Walter Dearfoss, Wilkes, and Mrs John Kridler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Hamilton
Clarence Eldridge
George Smith
A. Herron
Guy Neikirk
Wayne Fernsner
Bryan Grove
Geiger
Walter Dearfoss
Wilkes
John Kridler
Marriage Licenses List From Cleveland to Hagerstown
A list of marriage licenses shows individuals and their partners from Cleveland Ohio to Hagerstown Maryland. Names include Stacy Beckman and Alice Motherwell both of Cleveland along with Ronald Ward and Lula Cunningham of Hagerstown. Other pairs tie residents from Harrisburg Shippensburg and Waynesboro with partners from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacy M. Beckman
Alice Motherwell
Cleveland
O. Raymond W. Ridenour
Chewsville
Rosie L. O’brien
Hagerstown
Ronald A. Ward
Lula M. Cunningham
William L. Steever
Elizabeth Radle
Harrisburg
Irvin L. Conrad
Elizabeth Doyle
Wilbur Mentzer
Mildred Swope
Waynesboro
George N. Shatzer
Greencastle
Annie IL McCrory
Merle L. Sprecher
Virginia
Ewan
Shippensburg
Samuel Kohr
Mary Fleming
James R. Hoffman
Hilda L. Bailey
Bertram C. Rhoades
Rose L. ¢. Smith
Cumberland
Eugene T. Jackson
Minnie V. Ridgeway
Chiropractic Health Service at 619 N Potomac
Dr Maud M Hayman offers chiropractic care at 619 North Potomac with telephone 1423 Ady. The brief notice lists her practice and contact avenue for appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiropractic Health Service
Maud M. Hayman
N. Potomac
Ady
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Kisecker
Mr. Modig
Washington
Post- Zdaster
Farlay
Hagerstown Bakery
W. Franklin St
Women’s Hats L. & B. Hat Shop
Pacers
Holeproof
Esquire Bible
Blue & Gray
South Potomas &T
Etry A
Robert Lee Patterson
North Locust Street
Washington County Hospital
Minnie Raudibatsh
Sannel Contradt
Anna Moore
Philadelph
Edwin Hoch
Edwin, Jr
Essex
Charlotte Conrad
Annie Lewis
South Valent Ret
R. E. Spessard
Salem Avenue
A. H. Onlerdook
Henry, Hoffmeier
Elizabeth
Harristurg
Palmer N. McTlosky
Philippine Islands
John Lukedeneyer
James, Flooper, Jr
Courtland M. Richardson
John Zeare
Betty Darby
Laurel Street
Har Tisburg
Elsie of
C. M. Hahn
West
Washington Street
Walter B. Stehl, Jr
South Prospect Street
Berryville, Va
Harry. G. Doub, Jr
London
Zecher
W. N. Fleigh
Oak Hill Avenue
Kelso Spielman
Elise Shue
L. F. Shue
Staunton
Eli Janey
East Avenue
John Glennon
Willis
Park Lane
Enoch B. Garey
James Gribbon
Trenton
N. J
Joseph McDermitt
Midland
George Dornin
J. Andrew Cahill. Hancock
Marcella Lizer
Maryland Avenue
John Franklin Lewis, Sr
Chicago
J.F. Lewis
South Potomac Street
Clara Clark
William Shields
Indianapolis
Ind
Miss Cunningham
Mr. Ward
Emmanuel A. B
Mary
Martha
Miss Doyle
Fountain Head
VICKS
WE Women O
New Year’s Party
Harvey Ainsley
Willliamsport
Ambrosé McCardell
Buck Knoda
Rollin McCardell
Kenneth Ainsley
Jean
Katherine
Ragan Moore
Janice Hykes
Mary Sarver
Harry Guessford
Woodrow Guessford
Alvey Guessford
Harold Crimm
Harry Guesgeford
Buck Roode
Bobbie
Ned
Sidney Amstiey
MT. Briar P. T. A
Men’s Bible
Colbourne Jones
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!