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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1940

Page

3

Kee Mar Alumnae Association Holds Annual Meeting

Kee Mar Alumnae Association met in Washington County Hospital auditorium for its annual program. Vocal selections honored Professor Arthur Leonard and Kee Mar connections. Officers were re-elected and two scholarships awarded to Lois Smith and Elizabeth Prather for local high school students.

Mar Washington County Hospital Eleanor White Arthur Leonard Martaculti Charles K. Roderick Leonard George Undegraff Rebecca Oltz Jona Smith Brayden Ridenour Undesraft Roderick FP. N.hoffmeier Association Harry Powles J. E. Byers George White Hegerstown Kee Mar Washington County Free Library Lois Smith Elizabeth Prather

Social and Personal News From Local City

Social and Personal notes report multiple residents traveling to Detroit Ocean Grove and Chicago and visiting relatives in Welsh and Philadelphia. Several families announce births and hospital stays including the Seymour, Sarco, Diffendal and Conway households as well as weddings and hospital recoveries.

Mrs Betts Hosts Bible Class Dinner at Summer Home

The Golden Rule Bible Class of St Pauls Evangelical Sunday School met at the summer home of Mrs. Robert Betts in Snyder's Landing for a covered dish luncheon. Attendees included Rev Waller Dice and many local residents and families.

St Paul's Evangelical Sunday School Robert Betts Snyder's Landing Waller Dice Chester Fritz David Betts Marry Hoch Samuel Conrad Charles Ringer

Employment Gain Shown By Report

Maryland factory employment rose 0.5 percent from April to May, the Maryland Commission of Labor and Statistics reports. Weekly payrolls increased 1.7 percent, a rare April to May gain in 17 years, with more than half the industries showing gains in both employment and payrolls. The bulletin notes these small increases remain significant.

Baltimore Maryland Commissioner of Labor and Statistics Aithoweb Bulletin

Women’s Democratic Club Plans Summer Meeting

The Women’s Democratic Club voted to suspend formal meetings for the summer and will hold a Monday night program on June 24 at 7 20. Members with donkey banks are urged to attend for the Donkey Round-Up, with refreshments by Mrs Catherine Carpenter’s committee. Speaker Mrs Henry Schweinbaut is arranged by Mrs Thomas F McAllister, following a notable Institute of Government lead in Washington last month. Washington county clubs from Clear Spring Hancock Sharpsburg and Williamsport are invited to attend.

Women’s Democratic Club A8plenica J. G. Miller Boonsboro Thomas F. McAllister Institute of Government

Birthday Card Party Honors Mrs Marks With 500 Games

Mrs C M Marks hosted a Thursday birthday card party at Mesley Park Way. Guests played 500 with prizes won by Edith Schadewaldt Ruth Urich Mayis Cottingham Gladys Marks and others. Refreshments were served to a large group. Engagement announced for Myrtle Virginia Shingleton to Hence R Kane. parents Mr and Mrs Charles M Shingleton of Spruce Street.

C. M. Marks Mesley Parkway Edith Schadewaldt Ruth Urich Mayis Cottingham Gladys Marks N. F. Bragunier Olive Smith Gladys Long Jean Breitweiser Ida Hartle Myrtle Knott Frances Thomas Florence Travinger Basie Eckard Genevieve Stickell Helen Stine Ethel Myers Mavis Cottingham Virginian Wolford N. TF. Bragunier Fannie Dobbins Lorraine Hoover Peggy Walford Natine Robinson Judy Tinover Charles M. Shingleton Spruce Street Myrtle Virginia Shingleton Hence R. Kane Elmer Kline Near Smiths

Magers town a city of contrasts amid industry and culture

A travel sketch portrays Magers town as a place of busy factories and parks, old exteriors housing modern interiors, with church spires, oil stations, an art museum, and a lively street life. The piece notes the city’s mixed tone and includes a theater report on Amos Harper and Charles George in Pikesville, with upcoming roles in Dover Road and Idiot's Delight by the Ramsay Street Players.

Magerstown Jack Pikesville Amos Harper Charles George Dover Road Potomac Playmakers Ramsay Street Players Mr. George Ramsay Streetters

Miss Brewer Weds Mr Durbin Thursday at Christ’s Reformed Church

A quiet wedding was held Thursday evening at Christ’s Reformed Church parsonage on Broadway as Miss Missouri Brewer daughter of Renner and Mrs Brewer Hopewell joined Ray Corderman Durbin son of Elmer Durbin St James in a ring ceremony led by Rev Dr H A Fesperman. The bride wore a light blue chiffon dress with white accessories and a corsage of rosebuds. Attendants included Miss Goldie Brewer and Earl Barkdoll. Durbin, employed at Four States Livestock Sales, and Mrs Durbin, a Williamsport High School graduate class of 28, will reside in Hopewell after a brief wedding trip.

Christ's Reformed Church Parsonage Broadway Itelen Missouri Brewer Renner Brewer Hopewell Ray Corderman Durbin Elmer Durbin St. James H. A. Fesperman Goldie Brewer Pride Earl Barkdoll Frank Reid Cedar Lawn Durbin Williamsport National Youth Administration Four States Livestock Sales Lynn K. Brugh, Jr

Alsatians Stage Stag River Party At Club House

The Alsatia Club entertainment committee announced preparations for a stag river party at Frank Grove's clubhouse on Monday evening June 24. Activities include swimming fishing before a 5:30 PM Dutch luncheon with shrimp and cold cuts, with transport notes advising an alternate route due to Downsville Pike repairs.

The Alsatia Club Frank Grove Dam No. 4 Downsville Pike Williamsport Downsville

Dance at Delamere Honoring Miss Helene Mitchell

Miss Helene Mitchell hosted a Thursday night dance at her home Delamere. The veranda glowed with lighted Japanese lanterns and abundant garden flowers as young guests danced. Attendees included Mary Yeager Anna Danzer Sally Ann Hardinge Peggy Scheck Jane Stickel Sulla Kohler Valinda Snively Dorothy Baseheard Mary Frances Martin and guests Frank Brumback Jack Diehl Matthew Conner William Martin John Ward Edward Cochran Ned Stonebraker Richard Lowman James Stump and James Martin.

Helene Mitchell R. V. Mitchell Jack Diehl Matthew Conner William Martin John Ward Edward Cochran Ned Stonebraker Richard Lowman James Stump James Martin

Fraternity Outing Planned by Pi Rho Zeta at Enchanted Barn

The Delta Phi Chapter of Pi Rho Zeta at Hagerstown Business College will host an evening outing for students and guests at Enchanted Barn Snyder's Landing. Activities include swimming and heating in the late afternoon, a picnic supper, and dancing. Fraternity socials have been popular this year and are planned to continue through summer.

Delta Phi Pi Rho Zeta Hagerstown

Wiener Roast at Security Home for Miss DiFabbia

The Stardust Klub hosted a wiener roast at Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McAllister's Security home as a farewell for Miss Genevieve DiFabbia who will spend summer with her sister in Kentucky. Guests included Sophia Uzelec Peachie Wetzel Hileen Keller Lavinia McAlister Ethel Waters Mary Morgan Lena Keller Charles Uzelec Clarence Heller Frank DiFabbio Tullio Spizzo Palmer Taylor Charles Munson Richard Trenary James Cramer Thomas McAllister and Kenneth McAllister.

The Stardust Klub T. J. McAllister Genevieve DiFabbia Kentucky Sophia Uzelec Peachie Wetzel Hileen Keller Lavinia McAlister Ethel ‘Waters Mary Morgan Lena Keller Charles Uzelec Clarence Heller Frank DiFabbio Tulli

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