England and U S compare life at Zonta Club talk
Mrs William Hendrie, living three years in England, spoke at the Patterson Hotel on Monday night for the Zonta Club. She contrasted English living with American, noting London buses numbering 67000 and three subway levels, plus high gas and oil costs, while highlighting English gardens and working conditions. Guests contributed musical numbers and poems urged the Zonta International Convention at White Sulphur Springs from June 22 to 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hendrie
England
Zonta Club
Patterson Hotel
United States
Nita Warner
Margaret White
Lina Eppendorf
Buffalo
N. Y
Florence Karker
Margaret Hopkins
Evelyn Luke
White Sulphur Springs
B P W Members To Picnic On July 7
Mrs Evelyn J Bean started her second term as president of the Hagerstown Business and Professional Women's Club at a dinner meeting at Hotel Alexander. She reported on the Maryland state convention in Baltimore and plans were made for a City Park picnic on Friday July 7 led by Mrs Lynn Keller with tentative August dinner plans discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn J. Bean
Hagerstown
Miss Myers Weds Byron Wingert In St. Mary's Ceremony
Miss Helen Myers wed Byron Wingert Sunday at St. Mary's Catholic Rectory Fayettesville Pa. Rev Francis J Leary officiated with Margarite Myers as bridesmaid and Donald E Wingert as best man. The couple planned a honeymoon to Atlantic City and New England resorts before settling at 524 West Howard Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Catholic
Helen Myers
R. C. Myers
Fayettesville
Byron Wingert
B. M. Wingert
Francis J. Leary
Margarite Myers
Donald E. Wingert
Paula Wingert
Bernard Cole
Pastor Dixon to Attend Church Conference in Anderson
Rev A M Dixon pastor of the Church of the Brethren travels to Anderson Indiana for the annual conference. He serves on the standing committee for the local district and will address the Conference on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Dixon
Church of the Brethren
Anderson
Indiana
Dixon
Social and Personal News Roundup From Hagerstown City
Walter N Mason of Detroit is a business visitor in town. Many locals and visitors are noted in this social column including Edna Triesler and Henry Triesler from Western Maryland College, Edna’s sister Mary Louise Larm visiting Baltimore and Pittsburgh on June 13, Winifred Wise returning from Hannah More Academy, Lillian Moore at Utica Public Library, Mary Rawlins visiting Waynesboro, and Mrs. S F Winter returning from Calawee and Edgewater. Also listed are numerous visits, hospital notes, travel to commencements, a Gibbs School alumna Elizabeth Humrhouse in Detroit, C V Larrick Jr earning his Doctor of Engineering at Johns Hopkins, and local confirmations of worldly events with births and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Larrick, Jr
Mason-Dixon
Johns Hopkins University
Washington County
Hopkins
Larrick
General Electric’ Company
Schenectady
Shaggy Zinnia Wins Award in 1939 All America Trials
White Light zinnia variety won honorable mention in the 1939 All America trials. Fantasy type zinnias feature twisted petals and shaggy, fluted arrangements, with medium blooms three to four inches wide. Other new types include Star Dust, Orange Lady, Rosalie, and a scabiosa-flowered form, all offered in mixtures for cut flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyne
Roses to be on display at Washington County Free Library
The Hagerstown Garden Club presents a summer roses show in rooms of the Washington County Free Library on Thursday and Friday from 3 am to 9 am. Arrangements must be in place by 9 am on Thursday. Mrs. John Pangborn leads the event with helpers Mrs. Walter Rossner Mrs. Carl Brandt and Mrs. Charles Powles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Garden Club
Washington County Free Library
John Pangborn
Walter Rosssner
Carl Brandt
Charles Powles
Delegates Gather for Southeastern District Conference
The First Brethren church sends twenty five delegates to the Conference of the Southeastern District at Mt Olive near Harrisonburg Virginia. The opening session happens this afternoon with Bible lectures by Rev Dr William H Beachler. Local delegates include C H Rohrer J C Shank W H Beachley Braden Ridenour John G Smith and others. Mr Rohrer serves on the conference executive committee and Hugh Downs will address the Christian Endeavor session. The conference ends Thursday night with a return invitation to meet in this city next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Brethren Church
Mt. Olive
Harrisonburg
William H. Beachler
C. H. Rohrer
John C. Shank
W. H. Beachley
Braden Ridenour
John G. Smith
Beachler
Hugh Downs
Myrtle B. Laughlin
Agnes Long
W. B. Hutzell
Margaret Schindel
Victor Bentz
Helen Rohrer
Ethel Keplinger
Elia Smith
Mary Louise Beachler
Harry Gaylor
John Carnochan
Rohrer
Downs
Christian Endeavor
Hagerstown
Dates Of Hobby Show At Berkeley Extended
Continued interest keeps the Potomac Antique and Hobby Show at The Castle Berkeley Springs open through another week. Mrs Ward Keesecker chairs the affair with daily hours 10 am to 3 pm on weekdays and 1 to 6 pm Sundays. The display, first of its kind in Berkeley Springs, draws wide entries and spectator patronage and is planned as an annual event. The Castle owners Dr and Mrs Keesecker of Alexandria, Va have turned the structure over to the show for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley Springs
Ward Keesecker
Islay
Keesecker
Alexandria
Court Records Show Courtroom Comedy In Nebraska Case
Police Magistrate Walter L. Dishman's intoxication case notes a $5 fine and costs. The defendant, unable to pay, offers a $9.03 no funds check and cash, prompting the court to attempt to call the bank for payment.
Twins Graduate Together From Hagerstown High School
Three sets of twins graduate this year at Hagerstown High, with music ties running through their activities. Doris and Phyllis Weagley both played in the orchestra. Phyllis also concertizes with the Hagerstown Symphony. Evelyn and Eva Werking starred in the Glee Club, with Evelyn assisting in dramatics and Commercial Club. Jane and Wilmer Kretzer, the mixed twins, span arts and technical tracks, Jane in Dramatic Club and Sophomore Chorus, Wilmer receiving a technical diploma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown High School
Doris
Phyllis Weagley
Phyllis
Hagerstown Symphony Orchestra
J. Guy Weagley
Virginia Avenue
Clerk of Court
Evelyn
Eva Working
John D. Werking
South Locust Street
Jane
Wilmer Kretzer
North Locust Street
Wilmer
Glimpses of Interdenominational Work Playlet Tonight
The Woman's Missionary Association of St. Paul's United Brethren Church presents a playlet "Glimpses of Inter denominational Work in the World" at 7 30 this evening in the Sunday school room. Cast includes Betty May Caum Wanda Day Lorraine Barber Martha Reese and others with Mrs Lela Glesner as pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Association of St. Paul's United Brethren Church
Clarence Harbaugh
Kenneth Adams
Betty May Caum
Wanda Day
Lorraine Barber
Martha
Reese
D. Z. Baker
Emily Baker
Harvey Miller
Mary Anna Miller
Lela Glesner
Russell Smith
George Day
Betty Jane Hollinger
Louise Noyinger
Leroy Brewer
George Hertel
Ladies Arrange For Stamp Club Meeting
The Ha gerstown Stamp Club will meet Tuesday June 6 at 7:30 PM in the Washington County Free Library. The meeting will be run by club ladies and includes prized items from the club collection returned to members. All stamp collectors are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Stamp Club
Washington County Free Library
Robertson to Receive Forestry Degree at Georgia
F Herbert Robertson Jr son of Mr and Mrs F H Robertson of Oak Hill avenue will obtain a forestry degree from the University of Georgia Athens on June 13. He has been active in student life serving as Alpha Gamma Rho president, Square and Compass club secretary treasurer and business manager of the Cypress Knee forestry school annual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Herbert Robertson, Jr
F. H. Robertson
Oak Hill Avenue
University of Georgia
Athens
Homemaker Clubs Host June 21 Scholarship Benefit
The Homemaker Clubs of Washington county stage a June 21 fundraiser at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Clark Fraver near Smithsburg at 7 30 p.m. The event, moved from Williamsport due to flooding, marks the University of Maryland extension work’s 25th anniversary with 365 club members sponsoring the program and the public invited. Mrs. H P Rowland chairs the scholarship committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
J. Clark Fraver
Smithsburg
Williamsport
University of Maryland
H. P. Rowland
Junior High Holds Annual Assembly in June
The South Potomac Junior High School held its annual Spring Assembly in St. John's Auditorium on Monday June 5. Eighth and ninth grade students were cited for scholastic and athletic excellence as twelve were admitted to the Potomac Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Potomac Junior High School
St. John's
Potomac
Miriam K. Baker
Catherine Crumbaker
William &. Elgin
Jack R
Paul Mattson
Pegsy Geary
Franklin Herrmann
St. John’s Lutheran Auditorium
Lady Golfers Plan Sweepstakes at Fountain Head Club
The Fountain Head Country Club hosts a sweepstakes tournament planned by lady golfers led by Mrs. Joseph W. Byron. Play starts at 1 15 this afternoon with a prize for the low score winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Head Country Club
Joseph W. Byron
Missionary Circle Meeting At St Pauls Evangelical
Young People's Missionary Circle of St. Pauls Evangelical church met at the home of Mr and Mrs James Cunningham West Franklin street. A religious program followed by social hour. Outdoor meeting planned for July 6. Guests included Mrs Chas Spielman Betty Jane Hogan Kathryn Spielman Jeanette Gibney Dolly Cunningham Lilian Welfson Lucy Jane Smith Charlotte Conrad Mary Jane White Charles Spielman Harry Hoch Edward Carr George Orange Robert Mattson Paul Mattson James Cunningham and George Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Missionary Circle
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
James Cunningham
West Franklin Street
Chas. Spielman
Betty Jane Hogan
Kathryn Spielman
Jeanette Gibney
Dolly Cunningham
Lilian Welfson
Lucy Jane Smith
Charlotte Conrad
Mothers Circle Meeting at Monticello Cottage
The Mothers Circle of the Ha gerstown Chapter Order of De Molay holds its regular monthly meeting at Monticello cottage clubhouse of Mrs. H. V. Niemyer. A 6 30 covered dish supper will follow with games as entertainment. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Order of de- Molay
Monticello Cottage
H. V. Niemyer
Conococheague Heights
Alumnus Knows Answers Skeptical Wedding Postcard
Eliot T. Jensen of Western Reserve University fundraising reports an alumnus who knows all the answers. A 1936 invitation drew a postcard reading Unable to give anything Just married. A later postcard says Still married Same effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Eliot T. Jensen
Wester Reserve University
Jensen
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Detroit
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Moller Apartments
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Calawasee
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Eleanor Hiedwohl
Baltimore
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Washington County Hospital
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Magnolia Avenue
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Martinsburg
Elmer Dietrich
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P. H.R. Mullen
A. H. Mullen
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Girls’ Work
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Keedysville
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Tiffin
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Funkstown
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York, Pa
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Florida
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Brunswick, Ga
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Huntington
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Chewsville
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Washington, D.C
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Riedeniser
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Washington, D. C
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City
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Thomas Seibert
Clearspring
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Jean
Annapolis
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Hodges
St. John’s College
Car P. Boger
Lewisburg
W. Va
Qarl, Jn
Greenbier Military Academy
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Steamboat Springs
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Wilson Boulevard
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Missionary Circle
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Washington ST
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Purc
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