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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1939

Page

2

Trial at Court House January 16 Night of January 16

Large cast assembled by Potomac Play-Makers for the court house stage drama. Louise Gimple portrays Karen Andre with Amos Harper directing and defending, Bernard Fabrizi prosecuting. Cast includes Mrs. Brewer L. Stouffer, Jordan Bean, Bellie Carder, Jane Byron, Robert Dear, Mrs. Truman Johnson, Lloyd Ritter, Charles Welty, Frances Zentmyer, Mrs. Joseph W. Byron, Charles D. Lyon, and others with two more parts to be filled later in the week.

Potomac Court House Karen Andre Louise Gimple Amos Harper Bernard Fabrizi Nework Players Fabrizi New York Players Brewer L. Stouffer Jordan Bean Bellie Carder Jane Byron Robert Dear Truman Johnson Lloyd Ritter Charles Welty Frances Zentmyer

Young speaker Diana Framm on Messiah arrival

Diana Framm, 13, daughter of Rabbi R Framm, spoke at the local Jewish synagogue about when the Messiah will come and what will happen. She cited the Talmud, warned of societal declines, and described a time of renewed faith and Jewish persecution shaping the prophecy.

Diana Framm R. Framm Miss Framm

Church Society Officers to be Elected Tonight

Zion Reformed Church will hold a Church Society meeting this evening at the parsonage on North Potomac Street to elect officers for the society.

Church Society Zion Reformed Church North Potomac Street

Justice Hicks Speaker at Ministerial Association Meeting

Justice George D. Hicks of the juvenile court spoke at the monthly Ministerial Association meeting at the U G C A at noon today. He discussed delinquency and methods of correction, noting truancy and crime are minimal here due to cooperative efforts of agencies and individuals.

George D. Hicks Juvenile Court Ministerial Association

Area Personal News Highlights from Local Visitors

Mrs W F Prior and son Howard Prior of New York visit South Prospect street hosts Mr and Mrs W McClare Holzapfel. Several residents report ill health improvements and guests from Mt Airy Fort Chester Funkstown Vienna Hancock Front Royal and Washington DC areas with various family connections.

W. F. Prior Howard Prior New York Mrs. W. McClare Holzapfel South Prospect Street

Carnegie Course Ends With Party At Waynesboro Club

The Dale Carnegie Institute class in Waynesboro and Hagerstown held a banquet and commencement program at the Waynesboro Country Club. A three contest speaking segment featured William R. Miller winning with Third Term for Roosevelt. Robert A. Stott and John S. Flohr won in human relations. a tie for prepared speech between H. E. Conrad and M. A. Hollengreen. Dean Nelson spoke on learning from experience and humane relations. A floor show followed, with Mary Clarke Stickeil recovering at home and other locals noted for various events and hospital updates. An auxiliary meeting for the Washington County Hospital is scheduled for January 10.

Waynesboro Country Club Dale Carnegie Institute Waynesboro Hagerstowne Thomas H. Nelson William H. Strauss Institute This Valley Elmer N. Funkhouser H. E. D. Gray Dean Nelson William R. Miller Roosevelt Robert A. Stott John S. Flohr H. E. Conrad M. A. Hollengreen Pennsylvania Mr. Strauss Mary Clarke Stickeil Jay L. Herzog Sam Gonder Clinton Wahder New Deal Vermont Washington Strauss

Turn About Fair Play at Illinois Campus Prank Gone Wrong

On the University of Illinois campus a bound and gagged figure was dumped from a car at a busy intersection. Passersby alerted police. the victim, a fraternity pledge master, said it was a pledge prank during house cleaning.

Champaign Ill University Out Illinois

Linens and Laces at Half Price Odds and Ends

Alice Weagley Corset and Gift Shop advertises a large selection of linens and laces at half price. Located at Colonial Theatre Buildings, Ady. Includes a nice assortment and bargain offers in a compact downtown display.

Alice Weagley Corset Colonial Theatre Ady

Tea Held By United Democratic Women’s Clubs in Maryland

About 150 women from United Democratic Women's Clubs in Maryland's Sixth District attended a tea hosted by Mrs. Brewer Stouffer at her North Avenue home. Guests, including Mrs. Frances E. McFadden, state chairman, came from Rockville Chevy Chase Frederick Thurmont Cumberland Takoma Park and Washington County towns. Tea poured by club presidents and aided by several hostesses, with southern smilax and poinsettias decorating the hall.

United Democratic Women's Clubs Maryland Brewer Stouffer North Avenue Frances E. McFadden Mt. Rainer Stouffer McFadden Charles Mask Ned Carlisle George Mewelt Evelyn J. Bean Thomas QO. Murray Florence Arnold Anna Smyth Minnie Gerber Katherine McGraw

Births in Williamsport and Clearspring Families

Mr and Mrs Harry O Britner of Williamsport announce a daughter born this morning at the local hospital. Mr and Mrs Joseph C Cumiskey of 136 North Potomac Street announce a son born yesterday evening at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Cumiskey formerly Miss Mary Beeler. Mr and Mrs Orville Ernst of Clearspring announce a son born Sunday morning at Washington County Hospital.

Harry O. Britner Williamsport Joseph C. Cumiskey North Potomac Street Washington County Hospital Cumiskey Mary Beeler Orville Ernst Clearspring

Chess Club to Meet at Y M C A Tuesday Evening

The Hagerstown Y M C A Chess Club will gather at the Y on Tuesday at 7 30 to form the club tournament ladder. Members will place names on the ladder and advance by defeating those above them. Players for inter club A and B teams will be chosen from the list. all interested are invited.

Hagerstown Y. M. C. A Herridge

Girl Scout Troops Share Holiday Events And Plans

Multiple troops report December activities with guests, music, and games. Troop 11 led by Mrs John Bowie celebrated a Christmas party with a green red decor and gifts. Troop 6 led by Mrs Garfrott planned January Arts and Crafts badge work and a ping pong match with Troop 3. Troop 14 joined Troop 8 for a Christmas party at the school. Troop 2 under Mrs Cacklin outlined badge work and introduced a new relay game after carols sung around the city. About 75 girls participated.

Girl Scout Club John Bowie Esther Lambillotte Shockey Furniture Company Garfrott Mary Virginia Stouffer Jean Moser Jeader Carey Loyalene Sullivan Cacklin Barbara Carpenter

Cinderella at Colonial Theater Tomorrow

Tomorrow two performances of Cinderella are set at the Colonial Theater at 10 15 a m and 2 15 p m by the Clare Tree Major Children's Theater of New York. Aimed at younger school children, the show is sponsored by the Washington County P T A Council. Marijane Morley makes her local debut as Cinderella with Jane Cleaveland as the step mother in this period production.

Colonial Theater Clare Tree Major Children’s Theater of New York Washington County P.T.A. Council Cinderella Marijane Morley Jane Cleaveland Old Carlisle

Grace U B Church Women Meet on Thy Kingdom Come

The Women's Missionary Society of Grace U B Church will hold its regular monthly meeting at the church at 7 30 o'clock tomorrow night. Mrs G C Bradley will preside. This is the first meeting of the season and will discuss the subject Thy Kingdom Come Our Purpose.

Women's Missionary Society of Grace U. B. Church G. C. Bradley

Corsets Half Price at Alice Weagley Corset Shop

Calendar year sale advertisement notes large attendance desired as corsets go at half price. Alice Weagley Corset and Gift Shop in Colonial Theatre Building offers a nice assortment left over from a sale to attract shoppers.

Alice Weagley Colonial Theatre Bldg Adv

Hike Sunday Draws Dozens Along Five Mile Circuit

Thirty nine people joined a loon hike sponsored by the Maryland Appalachian Trail Club on Sunday afternoon. The five mile circuit started at the Smithsburg reservoir with some hikers branching off to climb Buzzard's Knob.

Maryland Appalachian Trail Club Smithsburg Reservoir Buzzard’s Knob

Pennsylvania Aid Meeting Set At Thompson Home

The Pennsylvania Women's Aid will meet at 608 East King Street Chambersburg on Thursday afternoon at 2 00 o'clock.

Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Women's Aid J. L. ‘Thompson East King Street Chambersburg

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