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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1937

Page

2

Girl Scouts Court of Honor Awards At Park Ceremony

Girl Scouts of Washington County held Court of Honor at the park with Commissioner James S. Webb presiding. Merit badges and rank advancements were presented by Mrs. Homer L. Miler. Camp plans were outlined, noting Camp Ritchie will be open to local scouts under Westminster control. Skit contest featured Antietam School class Ethel Danbert’s group performing Tom Sawyer and Pinocchio. Troop 2, 3, 1, 9, 5, and K members listed with captains and numerous awardees.

Girl Scouts Washington County Ethel Danbert Antietam Tom Sawyer Pinncchhio Troop 2 Mrs. Witliam Dorothy Stoner June Cassiant Ruth Cress Elmer Harman July Lyon Jane Willis Winifred Wise Jean Moser Betty

Mrs Weigel Is Circle Hostess At Home Meeting

The Livingston Circle of the First Baptist church met at 917 Spruce Street hosted by Mrs H C Weigel. Prayers were led by Mrs Weigel and Mrs Kemp with Miss Young assisting. Estelle Young reviewed study chapters and the next meeting is July 1 at City Park at 2 38 pm. Refreshments were served by a group including Mrs W A Menefee and Dr Maude Harman.

Livingston First Baptist Church H. C. Weigel Spruce Street Weigel Kemp Miss Young Menefee Estelle Young City Park W. A. Menefee H. L. Kemp Lizzie Thos. Davies T. M. Athey Mary Athey L. P. Shenk Maude Harman

Williamsport High alumni dinner dance reservations urged

The Williamsport high school alumni committee requests all reservations by Monday June 7 for the event Friday June 11. Bob Riley and his orchestra from Winchester will play from 10 to 1 pm dress is formal and dinner is at 7 in the school auditorium with a musical comedy program.

Williamsport High School Bob Riley Winchester

Couple Wed on Thursday in Delph Blue Bridal Attire

Mr and Mrs D M Maugans announce the marriage of their daughter Henrietta Maugans Houser to 10 Charles E Brezter. The ring ceremony was Thursday evening June 2 at 7 by Rev J S Simon at Trinity Lutheran Church in the presence of close friends and relatives. The bride wore a delph blue dress and hat with white accessories and rosebuds. They will reside at 68 Randolph Avenue.

D. M. Maugans Henrietta Maugans Houser Charles E. Brezter J. S. Simon Trinity Lutheran Church Jim Randolph Avenue

May 30 Wedding Announced for Loraine Arnsparger and Nathan Blickenstaff

Miss Loraine Arnsparger and Nathan 3B Blickenstaff were married May 30 at Grace United Brethren Church by Rev. G I Rider. The bride wore a blue ensemble with white accessories and the couple will reside with the bride’s parents, Mr and Mrs R A Armsparger, on Bower Avenue in Smithsburg.

Loraine Arnsparger This Telly Nathan Blickenstaff Edward Blickenstaff Smithsburg Grace United Brethren G. I. Rider R. A. Armsparger Bower Avenue

Miss Norris Wed to Mr Beasley

Mr and Mrs Charles J Norris announce the marriage of daughter Charmil Dorothy to Edward Leroy Beasley of the city. The ceremony was held Friday evening at Grace United Brethren Church with Rev G Rider officiating. The couple will reside at the bride's home.

Charles J. Norris Rose Hill Avenue Charmil Dorothy Edward Leroy Beasley Grace United Brethren Church G. Rider

Flower Memorial For Miss Titcomb

Today the Washington County Free Library hosts a Flower Memorial marking the fifth anniversary of Miss Mary Lenist Titcomb’s death. Garden Club members and library staff contribute seasonal blooms including peonies roses and lemon lilies to brighten library departments and honor the longtime librarian.

Mary Lenist Titcomb Washington County Free Library Titcomb

Prizes Awarded At Hotel Alexander Bridge Tournament

Final prizes were awarded Friday night as the duplicate bridge tournament concluded at the Hotel Alexander. Winners included John H. Jouett Mrs. VE Clark Mrs. John Boschen and Richard Bowers. Participants named Miss 2ason Mrs John Lone Braker Mrs Johan Bell and Miss Josephine Sprite received prizes.

Hotel Alexander 2Ason John Lonebraker Johan Bell Josephine Sprite jAirs John H. Jouett Ve, Clark John Boschen Richard Bowers

June and July events at local venues and clubs

Chamber column lists upcoming events in June through September including Confederate Memorial at Rose Hill Cemetery, Washington County commencement week, D A R card party at Mrs Alton Patterson Terrace, Kiwanis dinner and theatre, Strasser Dancing School recital at Colonial Theatre, Maryland Rural Letter Carrier Association convention, American Legion convention at Hotel Alexander, and National Antietam Commemoration. Contact Chamber of Commerce to add dates. column serves as public notice only.

iRose Hill Cemetery Washington County Alton Patterson the Terrace Kiwanis Strasser Colonial Theatre Maryland State Rural Letter Carrier’s Association American Legion Maryland Hotel Alexander

Chiropractic Health Service Ad

Chiropractic Health Service operated by Dr Maud M Hayman at 419 North Potomac, telephone 1423.

Chiropractic Health Service Maud M. Hayman N. Potomac

Personal notices of arrivals and visits in town

The column lists Rev and Mrs Lester K Young visiting East avenue, Miss Betty Darby returning from Pittsburgh to attend dances with Charles Reichard at West Nottingham Academy, and many other locals traveling, visiting, or receiving guests from Baltimore, Raleigh, Milwaukee, and more. It mentions hospital stays, a tonsil operation, graduation plans at Penn State, and social events including a governor’s banquet attendance.

Betty Darby Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Charles Reichard West Nottingham Academy

Mrs Lehman Hosts Leitersburg Homemakers Club Meeting

Mrs Harold Lehman hosted the Leitersburg Homemakers Club at her Chewsville area home. Demonstrations by Miss Beatrice Finfrock and Miss Frances Sirock covered room arrangement for family recreation. Eighteen ladies attended. next meeting set for July 6 at Grange Hall Leitersburg.

Harold Lehman Leitersburg Homemakers’ Club Chewsville Beatrice Finfrock Frances Sirock James Rodgers University of Maryland Salem Reformed Church Lesher Oakes Howard Snyder Grange Hall Leitersburg

Story Book Episodes Dramatized By Surrey Students In Annual Pageant

Surrey School staged its annual pagent Ex Libris on Friday with a large book backdrop and a choir of 50. Episodes included Mother Goose Rhymes America The Land of Opportunity The Land of Fairies and The Land of Adventure. Students, the Opportunity School aids, and a long list of child participants performed songs pantomime and dance across the lawn.

Surrey Bookland The Opportunity School America Jack Berkson Robert Zeigler Margaret Bush Jimmy Horst Joanne Carol David Mark Harry Geasliz Richard Roberts Oscar Gray Martha J. Francis Gloria Burkett Edward Middlekanff Martin Spessard Victor Crist Betty Grimes John Stau Wilbur Hershberger Betty Mullendere Sara Polack George English Elya Dennis Virginia Messersmith Adelaide Linden Marvene Batt Alice Ruth Peggy Weller Skippy Pavette Budjay Devilbiss Ferman Smith Waliter Faunkston Pete Milbourn Billy ‘Anrse Jack Butler Alfred King Johnny Oterhack Bernard Stoner Charles Prather Mary Alice Kneisley Mary Jane Thomas Adolf Linden Rosalee Bovey Pegey Kieffer Helen Buchanan Russell Har‘ue Paul King Ruth Cooper George Wats Stanley Chatkin Freddie Spigler Dorothy Knapp Tommy King Bobby Sefton Charles Linebaugh Jerry Oliver Nancy Pope Bobby Ernst Howard Anderson Genevieve McCormick Janet Rhodes Betty Gossard Gloria Cutchin Wildam Miller Patsy Baker Mildred McSherry James Smith Victor Springer Donald Funk Bobby Walthill Higidio DelLoso Joe Shank Jackie James Jacqueline Lefeyer Ann Hildebrand Winnie Swope Harriet Row‘ey Dorothy Presgraves Elizabeth Lillard Dorothy Palmer Louise Dalhimer Nancy Kneisley Martha A. Lane Helen Snowe June Monlden Anna V. Younkins Elsie Watts Grace Byers Jean Fleisher Josephine Shank Dolores Wolfe Iris Coffman Jean Crane

Joint Card Party At Knights Of Columbus Monday Night

A joint card party will be held at 7:14 p.m. on Monday June 7 at the Knights of Columbus home. Knights and Catholic Daughters of America will host bridge and five hundred with prizes and refreshments. Proceeds benefit St Mary’s School.

Knights of Columbus Knights Catholic Daughters of America St. Mary's School

Cool Clothes for Kiddies From Miss Shelby

Miss Helen Shelby of the University of Maryland Extension Service advises weather friendly children’s clothing with few fastenings and roomy seats for activity. One piece sun suits with simple overdresses are preferred for cooler wear and easier laundering. Durable soft fabrics that shrink properly and fast colors aid visibility and safety. check seams and smooth finishes on ready made outfits.

Helen Shelby University of Maryland Extension Service Shelby

Miss Seekford Married Here by Rev Paul B Watlington

Miss Ollie Seekford formerly of Baltimore wed Frank A Cleland of this city on May 29. The bride wore a dark blue dress with pink rose corsage. her attendant was Miss Jane Cleland. They reside at 603 North Prospect Street.

Ollie Seekford Baltimore Frank A. Cleland Paul B. Watlington Mr. Cleland Jane Cleland North Prospect Street

Miss Moore to receive honor G B degree at Western Maryland

Miss Lillian R. Moore of 122 North Locust street will graduate with a four year B. A. degree at Western Maryland College commencement on June 1. An honor graduate from Hagerstown High School class of 1933 she won the Senatorial Scholarship and earned dean's list honors and sophomore honor roll. She is active in Argonauts Aloha W C A cabinet college choir French club and Normont speech contestant. She took lead roles in recitals and the Senior Class play Shall We Join the Ladies on June 4. Farewell dinner honors retiring Washington County Hospital superintendent Milton M. Bergy hosted by the medical staff at Hotel Alexander.

Lillian R. Moore North Locust Street Western Maryland College Hagerstown Argonauts Aloha Staff W. C. A. Cabinet Moore Normont Milton M. Bergy Washington ‘County Hospital Washington County Medical Hotel Alexander

WE WOMEN Advice From Betty Brainerd On Divorce And Love

A 1937 column advises a worried mother to divorce an alcoholic husband, seek child support, and consider remarriage only after legal pressure prompts reform. It also guides three reader letters, urging independence, dating anew, and practical steps toward healthier relationships, with Betty Brainerd’s sign-off and marriage-license notices.

Kitchen Aids

An experienced cook relies on a mental temperature chart but can forget. Before baking consult an up to date cookbook for the right heat. A modern automatic gas range with controlled temperature and uniform oven heat can bake perfectly once the correct temperature is chosen.

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