Social and Personal Notes From Local Social Scene
Numerous short notices list visitors and guests around town including Miss Eliza chouss, Mrs. Walton, J. H. Os, Miss Benny Stewart Webb, and others visiting Pen Mar, Baltimore, Richmond, and various towns. Also noted are births, anniversaries, and travels of families such as Powell, Moller, and Comerer, with several residents returning from trips to New York and Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Webb
Daugh
Benny
Stewart Webb
Virginia Avenue
Pen Mar
George Melvin
New York City
Bessie
Roland Hart
Baltimore
Edward Webb
Hiram Bates
Alice Bates
A. Lesley Gardner
Mt. Etna Road
Informal Bridge Gathering At Mrs Kaylor's Home
Mrs Omer T Kaylor hosted an informal bridge afternoon at Irvin Avenue with two tables. Guests included Mrs Charles Wagaman Mrs John Wagaman Mrs M P Moller Jr Mrs Harold Hoffman Mrs Lesley Gardner and out of town visitors Miss Rosamond Otis Providence R I and Mrs Monro Ridgely Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer T. Kaylor
Irvin Avenue
Charles Wagaman
John Wagaman
M. P. Moller, Jr
Harold Hoffman
Lesley Gardner
Rosamond Otis
Providence
R. L
Monro Ridgely
Philadelphia
Auxiliary Plans for Joint Convention Held in August
Ha gerstown unit of the American Legion Auxiliary outlined its role for the joint state convention with the American Legion in August. Headquarters will be at the Hotel Hamilton with the legion. The event runs August 23 to 26, about 200 delegates expected. Luncheon on Friday the 25th at First Christian Church and an informal reception at the Legion Home after an air pageant. Chairmen named for local arrangements, registration, publicity, reception, entertainment and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Auxiliary
Hotel Hamilton
Legion
First Christian Church
Cameron Elgin
Ruby Huling
C. L. Stine
Robert Foltz
Essie Eckert
Bridge Luncheon Honors Mrs Ridgely in Philadelphia Social
Mrs Monroe Ridgely of Philadelphia was guest of honor at a bridge luncheon hosted by her sister Mrs Mathias P Moller Jr at 473 North Potomac Street. Three tables played with honors awarded to Mrs Karl Hoffman Mrs Riley Daniels and Mrs James V Cannon. Mrs Ridgely received the all guest prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Ridgely
Philadelphia
Mathias P. Moller, Jr
North Potomac Street
Karl Hoffman
Riley Daniels
James V. Cannon
Ridgely
Treasure Hunt Marks Otterbein Guild and C E Society Meeting
A treasure hunt for 125 members preceded St Pauls U B church Otterbein Guild and C E Society July meeting at Poffenberger Woods. The group visited Antietam Battlefield Crystal Grottoes Mapleville and found a candy box treasure at the woods. Refreshments followed with hymns devotions readings and prayers led by guild and society officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otterbein Guild
Christian Endeavor Society of
St. Paul's
U. B
Poffenberger
Catherine Alsip
Louise Musey
Alice
Marguerite Doub
Mary Hoffman
Mary Muck
Naomi Thomas
Savilla
Cochenour
Muril Baker
C. E. Society
Clara Musey
Ethel Sprecher
Catherine
Louise
Virginia Myers
Lottie Parks
Catherine Martin
Helen Hamburg
Mary Wolf
Mary
Brotherhood Day Observed at Grace A. B. Sunday School
Brotherhood Day will be observed at Grace A B Sunday school at 9 45 in the morning. The men will conduct services provide special music and teach all classes above the primary department. Church services are at 8 48 in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
Grace A. B
What New York Is Wearing By Helen Williams
Illustrated dressmaking lesson describes a versatile blouse jacket and cape suit model in organdie crepe silk and linen. Style No 3468 fits sizes 14 to 20 with a 36 to 40 inch bust and uses 174 yards of 39 inch material for size 16. Pattern 15 cents. Also promotes Summer Fashions book and fashion talks from the Daily Mail Fashion Dept. Hagerstown Mail New York City address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Helen Williams
New Illustrated
Daily Mail
Hagerstown Mail
Sth Ave
New York City
Luncheon and Shower for Miss Wagaman Before Wed
Mrs Edward A Wareham Jr and Mrs C Edwin Kitne hosted a bridge luncheon and handkerchief shower at The Hagerstown County Club honoring Miss Mary Wagaman who will wed Walter W McPhail soon. Prizes went to Mrs Martin Urner and Miss Sarah Jane Cushwa. guest prize to Wagaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Wareham
C. Edwin Kitne
Hagerstown County
Sarah
Jane Cushwa
Susannah Cush‘wa
Harold F.bester
John §. Davenport
Fortune
Hal
Richard Willson
Vinton Hershey
Martin Urner
William Draper
Harry Toms
Mary Wagaman
Josephine Strite
Mary Knelsley
Edwin Kline
Edward Wareham
L. Vinton Hershey
Forrest Drive
Wagaman
Local Historical Notes and Weather Damages
Do You Recall YEARS AGO 3 TODAY. Mr and Mrs John Wagaman resign as superintendent and matron of the Orphans Home due to ill health. Rev A C Mullen, former Lutheran pastor of Smithsburg, accepts a call to Ardmore PA. William H Bowles, Hancock Bank president, dies at 80. A series of storms causes heavy county damage. Clear Spring and Sharpsburg hardest hit. Skeletons of a bear deer and three Indians found in Cavetown cave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wagaman
Orphans’ Home
A.C. Mullen
Smithsburg
Ardmore, Pa
William H. Bowles
Hancock Bank
California
Clear Spring
Sharpsburg
Cavetown
Beauty Hint Protecting Brows in Bleaching
The article advises applying a protective mineral oil or petrolatum coating to brows and eyelashes before bleaching to prevent lightening of hair. The oil or petrolatum forms a barrier, then is easily removed after bleaching.
Keedysville WCTU Holds Fourth Annual Outing
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Keedysville held its fourth annual outing Tuesday evening at Crystal Caverns. The event was ideal and enjoyed by members and friends. A fine picnic lunch was served. Arrangement committee: Mrs Grace Buxton, Mrs Leota Roulette, Mrs Louise Eavey, Mrs Rachel Scheller, Mrs Laura Hite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union of
Keedysville
Crystal Caverns
Grace Buxton
Leota Roulette
Louise Eavey
Rachel Scheller
Laura Hite
Card Party Honors Guest at Elisabeth Humrichouse Home
Miss Elisabeth Humrichouse entertained guests at a Wednesday card party at 465 Potomac Avenue for house guest Miss Laura Gray Gibson of Moylan Pennsylvania. Attendees included Misses Jane Byron Susan Byron Carolina Heyser Elizabeth Hoffmeister Betty Darby Luella Schindle Laura Gibson and Elizabeth Humrichouse. Betty Darby won high score and Laura Gibson received a guest prize. Refreshments followed the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisabeth Humrichouse
Potomac Avenue
Laura Gray Gibson
Moylan
Jane and
Susan Byron
Carolina Heyser
Elizabeth Hoffmeier
Betty Darby
Luella Schindle
Elizabeth Humrichouse
Miss Gibson
Noted Scientist Dr. Barton Sklar Visits City
Memphis Tenn is home base for Dr Barton Sklar scientist inventor who visited cousins Mr and Mrs J H Garber and family before sailing for Europe late this month He is listed among Men of Science of America holds degrees from major U S universities Leipzig Germany and the Royal Academy of Science in France His inventions include the Sklar invalid bed and he travels widely on scientific missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton Sklar
Memphis
Tenn
J. H. Garber
Europe
Sklar
Men of Science of America
Leipzig
Germany
Royal Academy of Science
France
France. Besides Being A Distinguished Scientist, Dr. Sklar
MISS SOUTH TO WED ROBERT GAUSE
Miss Margaret Virginia South engaged to Robert Gause in a summer wedding planned by Mr. and Mrs. Albert G. South of Virginia Avenue. Margaret, a local high school graduate class of 1925, works at Potomac Hudson Company. Robert Gause is district manager for Woolworth Stores in the Philadelphia district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert G. South
Virginia, Avenue
Margaret Virginia South
Robert Gause
J. B. Gause
Uniontown
Miss South
Potomac Hudson Company
Gause
Woolworth
Philadelphia
Birthday Supper Honors Mr. Whipp at Home
Clarence W. Whipp and wife hosted a Sunday evening birthday supper at their Williamsport area home for his twenty second birthday. Attendees included family members and relatives named Whipp and associated households from Breath edaville Bakersville Huyetts and surrounding areas. Also noted are maps for the Century of Progress exhibit and a DeMolay treasure hunt in Hagerstown with Peggy Kraecker winning a candy box. Marriage license issued James H. Carter Jr and Anna V Vogel in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence W. Whipp
Williamsport
Whipp
Clarence. Whipp
Robert Whipp
James Whipp
Breathedaville
Roy Cave
Bakersville
Lloyd Beard
Huyetts
Ray Whipp
Jr. Earl
Charles Whipp
Raymond ‘Wet
Hagerstown
DeMolay
Hagerstown High School
Caledonia
Peggy Kraecker
Hilton Long
Big Pool Society Entertained Here
The Ladies Aid Society of Evangelical church Big Pool held its annual meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Gus Gerhart at 709 West Washington. Readings, stunts and songs entertained attendees and refreshments were served by a long list of members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Evangelical Church
Big Pool
Gus Gerhart
West
Washington Street
J. N. Spielman
B. A. Hoover
Newton Spelman, Jr
Emma Hart
Claya Gerh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coctét
Social
Evening Mail
Wies
Laura’ Gray Gibson
Eliza
Chouss
Potomaclisse Gibson
Juchian Gibson
Gueats
Misa . Humrchouse
Walton
J. H. Os
Edwin “M. Kemp
Richmond
Hill, N
Mr. Kennps
Evelyin
Seymour
Me. Ardinger
Williamaport
Segin Mle
Milton
Mire
Harris
Handéreon
Rirpert’ Landers
North Mulberry Street
Jay Mullenix
Summit
Avedue
Jett
Catherine ‘Darby
Laurel Street
Charles W. Brown
Phyllis, Davis
Harrisonburg
Chi- Cbe
J. H. Comerer
Mrs. H. A. Comerer
Me. Connelisbureg
Genevieve Comerer
L. C.‘Troute
Mehaffey, Pa
Margaret Hammers Hag
St Elkton,Va
G. W
Wyant
South Potomac Street
Jean E. Hoffman
Hamilton. Boulevard
Washington H. Neily
Paradine, Catonsville
Betty Blake
Middlesez County
Mrs
D. BE. McDowell
Keyser, W. Va
J. D. Wolfinger
East North Street
Zona Miller Hall
Ernest “W. Miller
Oak Hill Avenue
Raymond Schwinger
Morrisville, Pa
Melva Nimamaker
Atlantic City
R. Bruce Artz
Syracuse, N. Y
J. P. Wood
McKeesport
Wood
R. E. Long
Brown Avenue
Loulas Long
Niagara Falls
William D. Powell
Main Avenue
Washington County Hospital
L & B. Hat Shop
East Washington ST
Alexander and Bus Terminal
Kiddiex Dental Health Klub
City Park
John
Rmonica
Pais Bois
Benny Conrad
Edward Hoch
Charles Conrad
Billy Fritz
Hazel Hamby
Mildred Fogle
Dental Health
Merry Makers
Her Gobrecht
Eleanor Gobrecht
Esther Gobrecht
West End Ramblers Asside
Paul Shook
Harry Kreitz
Kline
Irvin Mason
The
William Deeds
John M. Hamsher
Clark Spiteer
Robert Schindel
Steeee
Vivian Steinmetz
Harold Custer
Esther Lambillotte
Save Vet St . Seeeees
Buddy Ricker
Betty Heefner
LoUime Sweeney
Mary Ellen Rowland
Alice Bakar
Fountain” Seaeeeens
Martha
Jane Wingert
Peweetetrseensse Peesse
Toy Symphony Orchestra
Hinkina
Elisabeth Funk
Mary Virginia Hoffman
Heckman
Jane Batael
Batey Plack
Doris Hink- Dunn
Martha Jane Wingert
Harriet Harter
Eekman
Lois Russell
Agnes Carnahan
Jean Derethyck
Petty Wolfe
Helen Lumm
Char- 4Aun
Inee Willis
Daniel Draper
Edward Mc
Harold Myers
James Harter
Sele
Valeo Brilliante
Audrey DaGrangs
Dees Eseeetescves
Wencsessesess
Dorothy Heckman
Evelyn Heckman Lees Nees
Naveceestsstosass
Mignonne
Jean Heckman
Tevs-Peaee Dental Health Merry Makers Band
Ieee
WJEJ
Old Hagere Town
Cubile
Jerry Harps Orchestra
Free City
Swecees Naine
Hagerstown Country Club
OLE TV Coloniai
Coloniz! Theatre Bldg
Billie
van Ever
Kline Bros. Best
Bartley No. 1
NUT & Stove
Lykena Valley
J. W. Rohrer
Larm’s
EAUTY
N. Potomac St
Miss Elizabeth Humrichouse
Chicago
Mand
Association
W. Lawrence’ Marpel
James H. Carter, Jr
Anna V. Vogel
Big Pool Society
Merivale
Jonathan
Keystone Confectionery
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