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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1939

Page

2

Officers Installed At Hagers Town Chapter 89 OES

Mrs. Marie Hartsock and Mr. Albert H. Spielman were installed as worthy patron and patron at the Hagerstown Chapter 89 OES ceremony. Past Grand Patron W. P. Wachter led the candlelight installation with Mae Angle Virginia Poole and Louise Miller as installing officers. A Star Point ceremony honored retiring officers and gifts were presented to Mrs. E. G. Smith and Mrs. Hazel Hartman. Refreshments followed with music by Mrs. Gladhitt and solo by Miss Seal.

Marie Hartsock Hagerstown E. S Albert H. Spielman W. P. Wachter Mae Angle Virginia Poole Louise Miller John K. Baker, Jr Edith Delander Mary Ridenour Hazel Fridinger Isabelle Bowers Ruth Kesselring Kathryne Shifter Marshall Madaline Potterfield Adah Betty Spielman Ruth Merle Seal Esther Evelyn Crawford Martha Electa Irene Elliott Warder Irene Hause Sentinel Mildred Donaldson Jane Jacques Roberta Cartee Mary Jacques Nelson Hause Jessie Troupe Madison Troxell Catherine Prior Evelyn Wachter Lorraine Muliendore Betty Hartman Charles Gladhitt Bohm Debussy Miss Seal

Hyde announces birth of son in Richmond Virginia

Mr and Mrs William T Hyde of Richmond announce the birth of a son this morning in Richmond Mrs Hyde formerly Miss Mildred Beatty of this city Mr Hyde is the son of Charles A Hyde of Broadfording

William T. Hyde Richmond Hyde Mildred Beatty Mr. Hyde Charles A. Hyde Broadfording

Library program features Bryant tales at library

Two stories by Sara Cone Bryant will be told at the library on Friday afternoon January 18 at 4 15 o clock Jackal and the Lion and The Cat and the Parrot presented for patron entertainment and literary enrichment.

Sara Cone Bryant Jackal and the

Local Personal News Roundup From Washington County

Mrs H L Eneisley and Miss Mary Sneisley return home after two weeks in Miami and Florida. Families from Frederick county to Pulaski Va and Richmond Va. health notes on grippe and operations. Mrs E B Stoner and others undergo hospital procedures. legal and social visits linked to the Farm Bureau and local society.

H. L. Eneisley Mary Sneisley Miami Florida E. B. Stoner Washington Street Washington County Hospital Charles E. Beery North Mulberry Street

Cubbing Named New Aid for Boys Aged Nine to Eleven

Pack No 1 the first Cub pack in this county under Washington County Boy Scout Council met at St. Mary's School. A civil investiture Sunday January 15 at St. Mary's Catholic church followed a Knights of Columbus ceremony. Cubbing offers home centered activities for nine to eleven year olds and supports parents in guiding sons through indoor and outdoor projects and games.

Washington County Boy Scout Council St. Mary's School St. Mary's Catholic Church Knights of Columbus

Annual Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition Opens February First

Nearly eighty entries have been received for the 75th Cumberland Valley Artists exhibition to be held at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in February. Works in oil and watercolor, pastels, drawings, prints, and sculpture will be displayed. Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia artists are represented, with Hagerstown, Harrisburg and Winchester most prominent. The Cumberland Valley region bounds the entry area north to Harrisburg, south to Winchester, east to Frederick, and west to Cumberland. The show runs throughout February.

Cumberland Valley Washington County Museum of Harrisburg Winchester Frederick Cumberland

Mrs Wachter Is Guest of Honor at Bon Voyage Dinner

Mrs Clara Wachter will sail Saturday for a run to South America after a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs F Merrill Hays on Oak Hill avenue. The table featured talisman roses yellow tapers and boats with small boats as favors. Guests included Miss Lillian Birely Mr Ernest Berger Mrs Leo Wineberg Frederick Mrs C M Grumbine Mrs Anna Jennings and Misses Laura Mae and Edna Hays.

F. Merrill Hays Oak Hill Avenue Clara W. Wachter South America Wachter Lillian Birely Ernest Berger Leo Wineberg Frederick C. M. Grumbine Anna Jennings Laura Mae Edna Hays

Annual card party and bridge event hosted by Sharpsburg PTA

The third annual 500 and a bridge party will be held in the school auditorium Thursday evening January 12 at o'clock. Sponsored by the Sharpsburg Parent-Teacher Association, the event promises prizes refreshments and an enjoyable evening for all attendees.

The Sharpsburg Parent-Teacher Association

Backyard Chefs Organize Neighborhood Scout Packs

Backward Chefs assists parents in forming disciplined Dens and Packs led by Pomeroy D. Diehl as cub master in December. Pack committee includes N. C. Mullenix F. W. Cover and Rev. J. G. Hann, with Den Chiefs from St Marys troop Robert Keller Jack Garrett and Charles McGinley. Den Mothers are Mrs. F. W. Cover Mrs. David Jones and Mrs. Ned Mullenix. First twenty Cubs listed include Robert T. Cover William Crow George Glick and others. Scout Council offers cooperation to any institution sponsoring a troop to help form a Cub Pack.

Gerstown Robert T. Cover William Crow George Glick Joseph Henson William Jones James McNeal Thomas Moore Edward Mullenix John Richard Alfred Richard Thomas Roane Lewis Rudisill Richard Schaif Ivan Shingler Lewis C. Smith William Smith Richard Startzman Thomas Diehl George Beaver Charles Schleigh Boy Scout Council

Murder drama has universal appeal at Potomac Playmakers

The Potomac Playmakers open The Night of January 16th next Monday at the Washington County Court House for two or three nights. A jury drawn from the audience will decide if Karen Andre killed Bjorn Faulkner, with dramatic testimony and a surprise witness casting doubt on the death being Faulkner’s. The cast, directed by Amos Harper, features Louise Gimple in the lead as Karen Andre, with Bernard Fabrizi and others in key roles.

Potomac Playmakers Washington County Court House Karen Andre Bjorn Faulkner Faulkner Amos Harper Bernard Fabrizi New York Players Louise Gimple

Local Theater Cast List Ties Fringe to Main Stage

Frances Zentmyer leads a Little Theater production with a strong supporting cast. The lineup includes Tide Byron Truman Johnsons Lloyd Ritter and several others such as Suzanne Byron Anna O Neill Bill Stonebraker Charlie Lyon Robert Dean and Jordan Bean. The group features Mrs. Robert Carder Mrs. Brewer Stouffer Jane Byron and Charles Welty among the notable performers.

Frances Zentmyer Tide Byron Truman Johnson Lloyd Ritter John Joustt Suzanne Byron Anna O'Neill Bill Stonebraker Charlie Lyon Robert Dean Robert Carder Brewer Stouffer Jordon Bean Jane Byron Charles Welty

Class Group Plans First Annual Banquet

Washington Square M E church Helping Hand class Blue Plate Special group plans their first annual banquet tomorrow at 6 30 PM in the Patterson Hotel private dining room Seventy five members expected Judge George D Hicks Juvenile Court will speak and Charles W Sullivan acts as toast master

Washington Square M

Trail Club Dinner Set For January 26

The Maryland Appalachian Trail Club will hold its annual dinner meeting on Thursday January 26 at 6 15 p m with a special program for outdoors enthusiasts. Officers will be elected for the coming year and the event is open to past and present members. Committee in charge includes Frances Berger Mae Pearl Lorraine Brumbaugh Norma Wiebel and Kenneth Sinn. William V Niemyer is club president.

Maryland Appalachian Trail Club Frances Berger Mae Pearl Lorraine Brumbaugh Norma Wiebel Kenneth Sinn William V. Niemyer Chih

Mrs Ames Honored Guest At Informal Tea

The Northern Circle and the Women’s Auxiliary of St John’s Episcopal church held an informal tea at Mrs F M Fuller’s home in The Terrace to honor Mrs J Richard Ames who leaves today for the eastern shore. Flowers and candy were given. Tea was poured by Mrs C N Branin with assistance from several members of both groups.

St. John's Episcopal Church F. M. Fuller Terrace J. Richard Ames Ames C. N.branin James S. Webb Auxilary Edwin C. Hook E. P. Masters A. D. Grove Raymond Parks Roger Q. Cook Warren Miller Mark Mellor

Mrs Beckley Hosts Mothers Friendly Circle Gathering

Mrs Myrtle Beckley entertained the Mothers Friendly Circle of the Church of the Brethren at her North Cannon avenue home. Lauree Huffaker led the devotional, followed by vocal and instrumental music by Margaret and Virginia Conner of Funks Lown. Refreshments were served to a large group of members including Anna Bostetter Virginia Bowman Dorothy Brandenburg Audrey Brown Gladys Burger Iola Butts Jane Duffey Joyce Knauts Mary Kline Margaret Landis Ethel Mennninger Anna Lucas Grace May Edna Menninger Kathryn Mullendere Sarah Stottlemyer Elsie Spitzer Goldie Thompson Lola Witmer Naomi Witmer Mildred Blickenstall Loretta Henson Bessie Hirsch and Alverts Zuck.

Myrtle Beckley Mothers Friendly Circle Church of the Brethren North Cannon Avenue Lauree Huffaker Margaret Virginia Conner Funks ‘Lown Anna Bostetter

All In A Day on Patriot Pride and Theatre Notes

The Local Boy Scout Office offers framed copies of the American Legion flag etiquette chart for Scout troops and the public. The Claré Tree Major theatre company, led by Mrs. Major, continues to draw praise for colorful child friendly productions with careful staging, diction, and strong musical effects in Hagerstown audiences.

Boy Scout American Legion Herald-Mail Hagerstown Major

P. T. A. Council Meets Tomorrow

Washington County P T A Council invites all members to an important meeting tomorrow at 7 45 pm to discuss better transportation for school children. Presidents and delegates urged to attend. Ady beauty culture class enrollment limited applications Dor othy Dermody phone 1382 W.

Parent-Teacher Association Washington County P. T. A. Council Dorothy Dermody W. Ady

Officers Installed at South Mountain Lodge No 145

Knights of Pythias South Mountain Lodge No 145 installed officers for six months led by Chancellor Commander D I X Pike and District Deputy George R Garvand. Other posts include Norris D Bachtell prelate W B Stolnemyer master of mark A P Fehl keeper of records and sealCharles Ross master at arms D W Crowther master of finance W B Brenner and master of exchequer A GC Barbaro.

South Mountain Lodge Knights of Pythias D. 1X. Pike Norris D. Bachtell W. B. Stolnemyer Mark A. P. Fehl Charles Ross D. W. Crowther W. B. Brenner A. GC. Bar

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