Catholic Daughters to Install Hagerstown Court Officers
The Catholic Daughters of America will welcome candidates into Court Hagerstown tomorrow afternoon, followed by the installation of newly elected officers by Mrs. Mary B. Jones of Cumberland, district deputy. Mrs. Nora C. Fleming of Cumberland accompanies Mrs. Jones. The ceremony, at Western Enterprise Hall, elects officers led by stand regent Mrs. Julia Warner and vice regent Mrs. Margaret Arnsbarger with other positions held by Miss Mary Wills, Mrs. Estelle Wingert, Miss Alberta Mobley, Mrs. Estella Stouffer, Mrs. Marty Nehring, Mrs. Marjorie Bloom, Miss Lydia Drenner. Committee members include Mesdames Nettie Brown, Nan Lushbaugh, Myrtle Knott, Catherine Lingg, Barbara Houck, Miss Ruth Keller. Hostesses tomorrow afternoon are Mesdames Lushbaugh and McKune, with Mesdames Arnsbarger and Brown hosting Monday’s car party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
Hagerstown
Mary
Jones
Cumberland
Nora C. Fleming
Western Enterprise Hall
Julia Warner
Margaret Arnsbarger
McKune
Tomorow
Mesdames Arnsbarger
Brown
Shower Given For Mrs Nigh By St Mark’s Lutheran
Richard Nigh was delightfully entertained at a surprise shower by The Ten of St Mark’s Lutheran Church at her Virginia Avenue home. Miss Aletha Bckstine Nigh received a gift. refreshments followed with many members named including Lorarine Burke Wilkes Doffelmyer Proessner McClain Seibert Kuhn Wolford Miller Delauder Stine Dayhoff Wilkes Eckstine and the Nigh couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Nigh
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Virginia Avenue
Nigh
Aletha ‘Bckstine
Missea Lorarine Burke
Vivien Wilkes
Virginia Doffelmyer
Ruth Proessner
Vivian McClain
Vilda Se
Berean Class January Meeting Held at Home
The Berean class of the First Brethren Church taught by Mrs. Hubert Winafrock held its January gathering at the home of Mrs. Guy Ovelman-Roesaner on Avenue. An evening study of the book of Matthew occupied the program. Refreshments were served to many members including Mrs. Mary Fauldus and Mrs. Helen Padet among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Brethren “Church
Hubert Winafrock
Guy ‘Ovelman
Roesaner ‘Avenue
Matthew
Mary Fauldus
Helen Padet
Hubert Fintrock
Gaynell Hoover
William Snoops
Wiliam Hungate
Local Personal News Covers Coston and Friends Travel
Mr and Mrs Beverly H Coston return from New York City. Miss Laura Coston returns to Emma Willard School after visiting in White Plains and Bridgeport. Miss Elizabeth Humrhouse returns to Oldfields School post holidays. John H Cromer, Civil War veteran, remains seriously ill. Helen Wolfensberger returns home after Delaware visit. Partridges return from England aboard the Bremen amid fog delays. Estelle Young entertained at Homewood with student performances. Elizabeth Legge visits Mrs Ernest Stephens in Broadway. Mrs John Burton improves slowly at home. Ida Knodle resumes work at Nicodemus National Bank after flu. Eichhammer family in Orlando for Florida Sportsman's Pilot. Fairchild 24 plane, plan to Mexico City via New Orleans. Ralph Stouffer joins Snapp's Auto Exchange in Martinsburg. Edith Stevenson returns to Chestnut Hill after visiting family. Phyllis Stine resumes studies at Devereux School after holidays. Elizabeth Spilman returns to Salisbury Normal School. Marjorie McGeady hosts a party. attendees listed. Blaine Bush at home in Chambersburg critically ill. Grace Koontz confined at North Cannon. Doris Koontz sustains fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Bichhammer
South Prospect Street
Orlando
Fila
Eichhammer
Fairchild’s Aircraft Co
San Juan
C. E. Lemire
Mexico City
New Orleans
Install Officers at Circle Meeting
The Progressive Grove Wood men's Circle No 1 met at Mary E Feigley’s Chestnut street home. State manager Mary Kline installed officers for the year including guardian Agnes Snyder past guardian Annie Smith and secretary Mary Smith. Fifteen members attended and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at Laura Beery’s home 603 North Mulberry Street, Cumberland plans discussed for the forthcoming convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Grove Woodmen's Circle
Mary E. Feigley
Chestnut Street
Mary Kline
Guardian
Agnes Snyder
Annie Smith
Marian Harbaugh
Laura Beery
Mary Smith
Lana Nicklason
Inner -Sentinel
Laura Eyler
Bessie Heard
Mary Feigley
Troop 2 Wins 10-Year Program Award
Troop No. 2 of the Washington County Council BSA will receive the 1934 Ten Year Program Award. The emblem, a golden and blue shield, honors a high quality year round program and long-term Scout involvement. Scoutmaster Howard F. Johnson leads Troop 2 of St Paul’s United Brethren Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
America
United States
Ferguson
Howard F. Johnson
St. Paul'a United Brethren Church
Installation Held By Granges In Smithsburg Area
A joint installation for Mountain View Grange of Smithsburg and Leitersburg Grange took place Thursday evening in Smithsburg Hall. Samuel Welty led the ceremony with aid from Mrs. Pound and Miss Ridenour as officers for 1935 were installed. The event drew good attendance and listed numerous officers for both granges with names including Walter Bramley, Katie Ridenour, Mrs. William Downey, Sherman Eshleman, Leona Sprecker, Allen Smith, Heller Hartle, Van Smyer, J. Keller Shank, James Stouffer, Robert Hartle, and Anna May Ridenour among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain View
Smithaburg
Leitersburg
Smithsburg
Samuel Welty
Mra. Pound
Miss Ridenour
Mountain View Grange
Walter ‘Bramley
Katie Ridenour
William Downey
Sherman Eshleman
Leona Sprecker
Allen Smith
Ohler
Arthur Sprecker
Geres
Pomona
Flora
Harry Wolfe
Bertha Martin
Leitersburg Grange
Heller Hartle
van Smyer
J. Keller Shank
James Stouffer
Robert Hartle
Walter Newcomer
William Hebb
Junior Hartle
C. C. Spencer
Ceres
William Morningstar
Anna May Ridenour
Treble Clef Club to meet Monday in New Year program
The Treble Clef Club holds its first New Year meeting Monday January 14 at 3 30 in the Presbyterian educational building. A program from Old Masters is arranged by committee with Miss Julia Belle Shenk as chair. Featured soloists include Miss Elizabeth Schnebly Mrs Robert Brindle Miss Madge Charles Mrs John Zentmyer Mrs Richard Willson Mrs Garland Groh Mrs William J Cavanaugh and George Updegraf f guest Bernard Siegert to perform with pianist Roy A Macy Michael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treble Clef Club
Presbyterian
Julia Belle Shenk
Elizabeth Schnebly
Robert Brindle
Madge Charles
John Zentmyer
Richard Willson
Garland Groh
William J. Cavanaugh
George Updegraff
Bernard Siegert
Roy A. Macy Michael
Chenaville United Brethren Church marks fourth anniversary
The Chenaville United Brethren Church observes its fourth anniversary with Sunday School and worship services. Special music will be provided by a brass quartet from the UC B Orphanage in Quincy Pa. Prof A C Wertsch, assistant superintendent for the Orphanage Home, will deliver the address at 7:30 a.m. for morning clocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chenaville
United Brethren Church
UC. B
Quincy
A. C. Wertsch
Cumberland Valley Exhibit at Washington County Museum
The Cumberland Valley exhibition at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts runs February 4 to 28 with three cash prizes. First prize is fifteen dollars, second prize ten dollars, and a popular prize of five dollars by visitor vote February 4 to 17. The jury of awards includes three out‑of‑town authorities. entries due by February 15 for up to two original works by Cumberland Valley residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Superintendent Grimes Addresses Washington Street PTA
Superintendent Byron J. Grimes addressed the Washington Street School PTA at the January meeting urging parental involvement and awareness of modern education requirements. The group discussed joining state and national PTA, upcoming games on January 18 and a card party on February 15, plus a musical program and refreshments, with the next meeting set for February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron J. Grimes
Parent Teacher Association
Washington Street School
Grimes
Startzman
Edison Groh
Dorothy Kouitz
Edward McElwee
Robert Wilson
Harry King
Banquet Held by Bible Class Elects Officers
The Women's Mutual Bible class of First Baptist Church held its annual meeting with Mrs. C. H. Rubeck presiding. Officers elected for the coming year include president Mrs. F. M. White and secretary Mrs. F. M. Reed. A turkey banquet followed for numerous members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Mutual Bible Class
First Baptist Church
Helen Emmert
C. H. Rubeck
F. M. White
W. A. Menefee
T. M. Athey
F. M. Reed
Mesaner
G. N. Swarta
Madge Clark
A. B. Athey
Robert Barnhart
Mary Miller
J. C. Williamson
Sallié Ridgeway
F. P. Athey
Frank Wroe
Madge
G. N. Swartz
Hatty Hadley
Pant Watlington
Marriage Licenses List From Local Records
Marriage licenses issued to Fred O Marston 21 Hazel Kibler 21 Woodstock Va William A Horst 25 Helen R Baker 19 Aageratown Leslie C Burke 22 Jane Thomas 18 McConnellsburg Pa David Lesher 21 Florence E Funk 20 Chambersburg Pa Robert L Bledsoe 28 Mary Darthea Ingram 21 Hagerstown Tennis Albert Ward 21 Lemoyne Pa Hilda E Stambaugh 19 Mechanicsburg Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred O. Marston
Hazel Kibler
Woodstock
William A. Horst
Helen R. Baker
Aageratown
Leslie C. Burke
Jane Thomas
McConnellsburg
David ©. Lesher
Florence E. Funk
Chambersburg
Robert L. Bledsoe
Mary Darthea Ingram
Hagerstown
Albert Ward
Lemoyne
Hilda E. Stambaugh
Mechanicsburg
Charity Ball January 18 Benefits King's Daughters
The I O O F local group will host a charity ball at Odd Fellows Hall on Friday January 18 with Jerry Harp's orchestra. Proceeds aid the King's Daughters in helping city children with shoes boarding and other needs. Committee: Elmer D. Miller chair, J Wilbur Andrews, M J Smith. The event invites Hagerstown residents to enjoy themselves while contributing to a worthy cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
King’s Daughters
Jerry Harp
Hagerstown
Elmer D. Miller
J. Wilbur Andrews
M. J. Smith
Surprise 78th birthday for Mrs. Katie Mummert in Greencastle
Mrs. Katie Mummert of Greencastle received a surprise birthday party marking her 78th birthday. The home was festively decorated with cedar evergreens and poinsettias. Guests included Rev C A Mummert, Harry Mummert family, Chester Mummert family, Luther Mummert, John Bingaman family, Robert Burton of North Carolina, St Clair sisters, Howard Rider family, Mary Garner, and entertainment from Elwood Geraldine Oron and Chester Mummert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Mummert
Greencastle
C. A. Mummert
Harry Mummert
Bino
Chester Mummert
Welsh Run
Committees Named for Charity Ball at Hagerstown Club
The event on January 30 will raise funds for medical charity work. D Miller Jr leads ballroom arrangements with Conley Jr publicity and Hawken Paulsgrove on the committee. Tickets through Miss Bible or treasurer John Vincent Jamison, 3rd. Seventy percent of net receipts support infantile paralysis treatment in the county, 30 percent aids the national research fund. The ball honors President Roosevelt on his birthday for his Warm Springs Foundation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Miller, Jr
William C. Conley, Jr
J. A. Hawken
G. B. Paulsgrove
Harry A. Shafer
Miss Bible
John Vincent’ Jamison
Hagerstown Country Club
National Fund
Roosevelt
Warm Springs Foundation
Georgia
My Beauty Hint by Sergen Actress
An old fashioned beauty tip suggests bathing the face in morning dew. The piece advises rubbing the face in dew-covered grass for a fresh look, reflecting period-era vanity and its simple nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergen
C E S Installs New Officers at Eastern Star Ceremony
Miss Blanche Schwinger was installed as worthy matron and Charles W Sullivan as worthy patron of Queen Esther Chapter No 8. About 200 Eastern Star members attended at the Masonic Temple while Dr C A Beetem of Baltimore served as installing officer. Numerous officers were installed with gifts presented to retiring leaders and a grand tribute given to longtime members. Remain ing officers and trustees named, next installation planned for ill members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Schwinger
Charles W.sullivan
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Peasion
C. A. Beetem
Baltimore
Catherine Brandt
Ada Barnhart
Ethel Fleagle
Feramaine Lambollette
Eva Hutson
Grace Middlehnutt
Edith Carbaugh
Marshall
Bessie Adams
Ada
Dorothy Hahn
Ruth
Eloise Lowman
Eather
Jesse Smith
Martha
Helen Kreps
Electa
Wyoma Mentzer
Gladys Smith
Sentinel
Mary Cowens
Mary Saxton
Miriam Fiery
John Tenney
Fiery
Ethel Fleagie
Henry Wineberg
Grace Middlekauff
G. Merlin Snyder
Flery
Snyder
Schwinger
Beetem
Helen Grove
Ads Barnhart
George Gehr
Margaret McDaniels
Freeman Linn
Dear Betty Brainerd advice column highlights teen courting
A readers’ page shows multiple letters from teens seeking guidance on dating, parental trust, and moral choices. Betty Brainerd cautions against secrecy with parents, urges honesty, and promotes focus on schooling, while addressing concerns about age, consent, and responsible relationships. The column also praises a 15 year old’s work ethic and resilience.
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Mrs. Nigh
W. Washington St
Dramacciotti
Blue & Gray Shop
Potomac
Jenny Harp
His
ORCH
Small Admiraton
Hamilton Coffee Shop
Ey OM
Beverly H. Coston
New York City
Laura Coston
White Plains
N. Y
Bridgeport
Elizabeth Humrhouse
Oldfields School
John H. Cromer
Helen Wolfensberger
Delaware
Estelle Young
Homewood
Elizabeth Legge
Martinsburg
Ernest Stephens
Broadway
John Burton
Ida Knodle
Greg Gables
Hs A
Nicodemus National Bank
Ralph Stouffer
Poe
This City
Snapp
Auto Exchange
W. Va
Mra
Edith Stevenson
Chestnut Hill
M. E. Meginnis
North Potomac Street
Phyllis Stine
Devereux School
Berwyn
Victor Stine
Potomac Avenue
Elizabeth Spilman
Salisbury
Normal School
Marjorie McGeady
Calvert Apartments
Misnes Martha Donegan
Esther Sheck
Juanits Barr
Charlotte Arnsparger
Frances Martin
Blaine Bush
Mary E. Bush
Grace Koontz
North Cannon Avenue
Doris Koontz
TROOP
St. Paul’s
U. S. Troop
Granges
Sup
T. Grimes
P.t.a.speaker
Washington Street Association On Child Welfare
First Baptist
Odd Fellows
Marina Schubert
Miss Blanche Schwinger
Lovalon
Ama
Betty Brainerd
Betty Brainera
Tama
B. B
Piffiet
Wex
Peoples Service ‘Drug Stores
Sota Singerstows
Hollywood
Efprouss
Dagmar
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