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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1927
Page
2
Numerous individuals and families from Rohrersville, Williamsport, Boonsboro, and surrounding areas are noted visiting relatives in Philadelphia Baltimore Boston Princeton and Ocean area. Trips include plane rides motor tours and weekend visits with several returning to summer residences or taking temporary positions.
Mrs Annie Kwinski of Milwaukee says she grew weak and could not work. She tried Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and regained strength. Mattie Adams of Brewton Alabama reports feeling like a different woman after use. Many middle aged women credit the remedy for improved health and vitality.
Mrs S P Whitmore and family returned to Greencastle after a three week visit in Boston. Several residents moved or returned from trips including Neikirk moving into a new Homewood house and Miss Haugh visiting Ha gerstown before a Columbia University course.
Mt Tabor Lutheran in Fairview Maryland will hold children's services on Sunday evening June 19 at 7 30.
A three year old child who cannot walk or talk needs constant care. His mother, working to support her family, cannot stay with him, so the Hagerstown Day Nursery offers safe daily supervision. The organization asks readers to donate one dollar to join the Day Nursery.
The Schindel Reunion, a major Wash ington County gathering, will be at Hagerstown City Park on July 30 with a 10 o'clock program. Descendants of Ludwig Schindel from Franklin and Washington counties are invited along with all Schindels to join the event and committee efforts.
Jack and June Kuhn, local vocal and terpsichorean stars, with their mother Mrs Joseph Kuhn, depart at 6 p m for Connenant Lake Park Pa to headline all summer at the resort dance pavilion and opening of a new theatre. They plan to return in autumn for the school opening.
A very enjoyable party was hosted by Mer Seal at 231 Summit avenue. Attendees included Misses Helen Nelbert Jane Annan Edith DeLauder Helen Cushen Mildred Cushen Ruth Schaffer Grace Smith Henrietta Betts Elsie Shue Louise Seal and Messrs Gyles Wilson Maurice Snooks Vernon Stone Kenneth Stone Donald Abrams Bennie Dorsey Kenneth Sinn. Dancing games and late refreshments followed.
Mrs. Dan Casey was guest of honor at a weilie roast hosted by Miss Kathryn Moser on the old Zeigler farm near Greencastle. The evening featured games and amusements into the late hour with many attendees listed by name including Kathryn Moser Isabel Moser and Dan Casey plus numerous others from the community.
Mrs A K Coffman hosted a bridge luncheon yesterday at East Antietam Street home in honor of Miss Frances Miller. Miller's June 22 marriage to Harvin McFaddin follows a gold and white daisy themed decor with forty guests. First prize went to Mrs Robert Campbell, second to Miss Camilla Roulette, and consolation to Mrs Randolph.
Mrs. William C. Briscoe entertained at her Irvin Avenue home yesterday afternoon with a bridge supper honoring Miss Mathilda McComas of Baltimore. Guests included Mrs. Edwin C. Fockler Mrs. Thomas Hardinge Mrs. Rolland Bower Mrs. Victor M. Cushna Jr. Mrs. Robert A. Stort Miss Julia Cushwa and Miss Ruth Branin.
Mr and Mrs J J Porter Sr of Cincinnati Ohio visit Mr and Mrs J J Porter Oak Hill. Mrs Porter hosts a luncheon Tuesday and Mrs J Forney Young serves as hostess Wednesday in their honor.
The Meridian Club met at the Women's Club with June roses and a pink white color scheme. Miss Ruby Yost spoke on her work as secretary to M F Riley of Potomac Edison, stressing the need for formal education for women in business. The quarterly meeting will be at Miss Charlotte Elliott's home on Monday June 20 at 7 30 PM.
Miss Myrtle I. Baechtel of this city married Robert White of Brooklyn New York in a Baltimore Methodist Church ceremony conducted by the Rev W T Way at 11 oclock in the morning. The bride, long known here, will reside in Brooklyn after June 20 at 14 Lewis Place.
The annual Alumni Association banquet at Smithsburg High School attracted one of its largest crowds. The halls were festooned with seasonal flowers and crepe paper, and dancing and cards dominated the evening. Music by Clay McLaughlin and his jazz band from Hagerstown accompanied the dancers.
Mr and Mrs N B Funkhouser entertained the Cheerful Workers Bible Class of St Pauls U B Church at the home of their son Elmer Funkhouser on North Potomac street Thursday evening. Seventy nine members and visitors attended with Miss Catherine Alsip performing solos and Mrs Goldie Funkhouser Hennese leading a poem. The Rev Benedict Reed spoke on Our Organized Classes. Ices and cakes were served by Mrs Moats and assistants.
About 50 scouts and leaders from the Y M C A joined a Wednesday straw ride to Big Pool. The outing featured swimming and games during the day, followed by a wienie roast and sandwiches at supper.
A number of local couples danced to the tunes of George Olsen's famed Victor Recording orchestra in York last night.
The Senior Class of Smithsburg High School traveled to Braddock on Wednesday for a picnic. Attendees included Louise Baechtell Margaret Beck Agatha Hesse David Newman Annabel Forrest Arthur Martin Ruth Shank Robert Kinna Helen Weller Austin Bible Fay Browne Clarence Lang Martha Fiery Frances Ross and guests Elizabeth Henneberger Mary Weller.
Mr and Mrs B T Tyler of 428 Summit avenue rejoice at the birth of a son today at Washington County Hospital.
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