Doctor Wroth Leads First Washington County Library Book Review
Dr Peregrine Wroth spoke at the Washington County Free Library Monday night reviewing Man and Medicine by Henry B Sigerist and Rats Lice and History by Hans Zinsser. The event introduced a Health Shelf funded by the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Hagerstown with titles like Cancer the Great Darkness Shadow on the Land Syphilis and Feeding the Family among others. Next review will feature John Gunther Inside Asia on April 3 as library officials outlined recent changes and the program’s origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Free Library
Peregrine Wroth
Henry B. Sigerist
Hans Zinsser
Zinsser
Wroth
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Hagerstown
Vorture Magazine
Thomas Parran
Mary Swartz Rose
Jesse Felring Williams
John Gunther
Asia
B. Ferguson
Numerous Local Residents Return from Visits and Illness
Mrs. Fannie Turner returns home from Baltimore after months away with her sister Hattie Swope. Several neighbors recover from pneumonia or grippe, with Edward Schindel Jr and Miss Phyllis Stine noted for illness and family visits. Families travel to Washington, Miami, New York, and London plans are mentioned for Duke Medical student Robert Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. L. Campbell
Duke Medical College
Durham
N.C
Wm. D. Campbell
West Washington Street
New York City
London
England
St. Barthlomew and Queen Hospitals
New York
Thrall Camphy
Zonta Club hears talk on telephone history progress
A. L. Simpson, local manager of the Telephone Company, spoke to Zonta Club members at a Women's Club dinner about the fifty year evolution of telephone service. He noted 93 percent international reach, 1915 first continental voice, and charts on costs, revenues, and taxes. He said Maryland taxes in 1935 ran to about one fifth of labor and operating costs. Invitations were extended to a Frostburg State Teachers College glee club event and a Women’s International League for Peace lecture with Dr Esther Crooks on March 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Simpson
Zonta Club
Women’s Club
Dr. Bell
Simpson
Telephone Company
Maryland
Dunkle
State Teachers College
Frostburg
Zontians
College Glee Club
Hagerstown High School
Women's International League For Peace
Esther Crooks
Women's Club
Local Birth Announcements Highlight Five New Arrivals
Mr. anu ours. winam H Hess of Hancock announces a son born Monday morning March 20 at Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Leon Barkdoll Route 2 Hagerstown announce a son born at the hospital on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Robert Nicklas 131 South Locust street announce a son born March 17 at the hospital. Mr and Mrs Norman E Messner announce a daughter Norma Jane born March 17 at their home in St James. Mrs Messner is the former Miss Jane Cooper. Mr and Mrs Calvin Coran 222 Summit avenue announce a son born at the hospital Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anu Ours
Winam H. Hess
Hancock
Washington County Hospital
Leon Barkdoll
Hagerstown
Robert Nicklas
South Locust Street
Norman E. Messner
Norma Jane
St. James
Messner
Jane Cooper
Calvin Coran
Summit Avenue
Williamsport Women’s Democratic Club Meeting Tonight
The Women's Democratic Club of Williamsport will meet at 7 30 this evening in its club rooms to discuss party matters and upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Democratic Club
Williamsport
Dr Crooks Lima talk opens public Lima conference
Dr Esther Crooks professor of Spanish at Goucher College will speak on Echoes from the Lima Conference at the Women's Club next Monday night at 7 30. The event precedes her dinner with Goucher alumnae at Mrs Warren Muller's home and admission is by silver offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Women’s International League For Peace and Freedom
Women’s Club
Esther Crooks
Goucher College Club
Warren Muller
West Washington Street
Crooks
Goucher College
Towson
Lima
Guayquil
Quito
Ecuador
Mexico City
State Department
National Office of Education
Goucher
Teachers College
Johns Hopkins University
Denison University
Granville
Central Atlantic Saction
Philathea Class II Entertained at Brethren Church
Members of the Philathea Sunday school class were entertained by Mrs. Arthur Stoner Mrs. Verda Beecher and Mrs. Mary Sandy in the Church of the Brethren auditorium Readings were given by Mrs. Gertrude Spitzer Mrs. Ada Hammond and Mrs. Albert Beyard The Rev and Mrs A M Dixon presented two musical selections St Patricks refreshments were served to twenty three members and four visitors Christmas donations were reported including baskets six dollars sixty four cents clothing eight dollars forty five cents foreign missions twenty five dollars thirty five cents flowers to sick two dollars Spanish relief eight dollars forty five cents Rev Brooks of India two dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
Arthur Stoner
Verda Beecher
Mary Sandy
Church of the Brethren
Gertrude Spitzer
Ada Hammond
Albert Beyard
A. M. Dixon
St. Patrick's
Brooks
India
Birthday Party Honoring Mrs Duvall at Clear Spring
Mr and Mrs Charles Duvall hosted a birthday gathering at their Clear Spring home on Saturday evening for Mrs Duvall. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clem Repp Mr and Mrs Samuel Rohrer Mr and Mrs John Poole and daughters Patsy and Vera Mr and Mrs Herman Rohrer Mrs Clement Rohrer Mrs 4 Carbaugh and daughter Berkeley Repp C H Mes and Leon Duvall Mr 5 Winfred Hinchman Miss Minnie Pullman and Ned Duvall of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor F. Stine
Phyllis Stine
Alexandria
Patsy Lynch
Charles Duvall
Clearspring
Leon Duvall
Winfred Hinchman
Minnie Pullman
Ned Duvall
Washington
Annual Baptist Training Unions Class Schedule
The Baptist Training Unions of the First Baptist Church hold their annual study classes this week. All classes start at 7 15 except the junior department at 6. Courses include Missionary Work, The Junior and His Work, Int B P U Manual, Southern Baptist In World Service, and Working Together in a Spiritual Democracy taught by named instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Training Unions
First Baptist Church
Edythe Rohrer
Root
J. P. Richard
Lamdin
Thelma Spicer
Southern Baptist
Aldridge
J.irwin
Dot Hins
P. B. Watlington
Dance Held Hosted by Mrs Moser and Mrs Routzahn at Bolivar
Mrs Everett Moser and Mrs Lloyd Routzahn hosted a recent Bolivar dance with refreshments for guests including Mrs B L Shiffer Mrs Sadie Moser Mrs Ralph Moser Mrs Albert Keller Mrs Willie Shank Carrie Moser Ruth Moser Geraldine Moser Irene Moser of Boonsboro Dorothy Byrd Galdie Nave Mike Hawbaker Neddy Shearer Charlotte Bowman Eva Kepler Clen Kepler Dorothy Routzahn Della Shank Gladys Keller Audrey Moser Janet Reeder Betty Jane Moser Everett Moser William Biser John Young Lewis Sreenawalt George Bowman Dick Gilkey John Routzalu Leon Lewis Everett Gaver Paul Koogle Austin Moser Grayson Bowlus Charles Shank Willie Bowlus Melvin Shank Willie Shank Ralph Shank Ervin Keller Floyd Dutrow Richard Routzahn Elbert Fink Charles Routzahn Willie Routzahn Roger Keiholtz Robert Reeder and Harry Shank. Music by the Bolivar Boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Moser
Lloyd Routzahn
Bolivar
B. L. Shiffer
Sadie Moser
Ralph Moser
Albert Keller
Willie Shank
Carrie Moser
Ruth Moser
Geraldine Moser
Irene Moser
Boonsboro
Dorothy Byrd
Galdie Nave
Mike Hawbaker
Neddy Shearer
This City
Charlotte Bowman
Eva Kepler
Clen Kepler
Dorothy Routzahn
Della Shank
Gladys Keller
Audrey Moser
Janet Reeder
Betty Jane Moser
William Biser
John Young
Lewis Sreenawalt
George Bowman
Dick Gilkey
John Routzalu
Leon Lewis
Everett Gaver
Paul Koogle
Austin Moser
Grayson Bowlus
Charles Shank
Willie Bowlus
Melvin Shank
Lecture Tonight by Dr Victor D Miller For Nurses
Dr Victor D Miller delivers a talk to graduate nurses at Washington County Hospital in Dorsey Hall on ethics economics and post graduate work for nurses. The lecture begins this evening at o clock and invites all graduate nurses to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor D. Miller
Dorsey Hall
Washington County Hospital
Rising Sun Christian Endeavor District Meeting Held
A Rising Sun Christian Endeavor District gathering convened at Ringgold Union Church with the theme Loyalty to the God of Truth. Leader Donald Warrenfeltz presided as participants including Louise Snowberger Dora Herbert Kenneth Heefner and Mary Jane Creager discussed the theme and group singing opened the business session. The program featured Omer Rodeheaver slated to appear at the May 5 6 7 convention and a Golden Rule Society presentation on alcohol facts. Rev Hiram Davis led the main address with Miss Margaret Lowery Oscar Line and Viola Line also taking part. Social time followed with Mildred Sinyer in charge of games and refreshments served to Chewsville Shiloh Beaver Creek Funkstown Ringgold and visiting members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Society
Southern District
Hiram Davis
Margaret Lowery
Oscar Line
Viola Line
Mildred Sinyer
Chewsville Society
Shiloh
Beaver Creek
Funkstown
Ringgold
Miss Eyler and Mr. Kline Wed in Boonsboro
Miss Sarah C Eyler daughter of Clarence H Eyler and Mr Paul D Kline son of Charles M Kline both of Boonsboro were married on Saturday afternoon March 18 at the United Brethren in Christ church parsonage Boonsboro. Rev F L Stine conducted the ceremony and the couple will reside in Boonsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah C.eyler
Clarence. H. Eyler
Paul D. Kling
Charles M. Kline
Boonsboro
The
United Brethren
Christchurch
F. L. Stine
Potluck Supper Held by Zion Reformed Bible Class
The Builders Bible class at Zion Reformed church hosted a potluck supper in the church social room on Monday night. Spring flowers decorated the room and arrangements were led by Mrs. George Sowter. Twenty six members and one visitor attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders Bible Class
Zion Reformed Church
George Sowter
Remembrance of Hagerstown Businesses on West Washington Street
Former councilman J Harry Schueler recalls 1875 1900 era West Washington Street shops in Hagerstown naming P Swartz Walter's hardware Robinson book store Donnelson china store 8S Rouskulp hat store J J Hurley grocery S McCartney tobacco G D Keller jewelry Tice Hammond hardware Hagerstown Bank Updegratt home Mobley book store Dr Dorsey Spangler dry goods Fellheimer clothing G W Bowman confectionery Lyceum Hall Moller organ store Dorsey Herbert liquor Ullrich toy J K Baker grocery cigar factory Hoffman Bagy Lane Bank Court House M L Byers drug store Bellman hardware Phraener photo Wiliam Swartz post office J H Firey tailor T Bolt jeweler Hays Book Store Recher photo Washington House Stanhope Dr Toby Washington House Bar Shorey cigar store Oglebee drug Leidenstricker Confectionery McComas dry goods Aughinbaugh drug Sweeney cigar Conley shoe Kausler home Benjamin Garlinger home Judge Lyster home Antietam Hotel then Hotel Hamilton site
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
J. Harry Schueler
Schueler
Washington Street
P. Swartzwalter
Robinson Book Store
McClerry and McLaughlin
Donnelson China
Updegratt
Mobley Book
Dr. Dorsey
Spangler Dry Goods
Fellheimer
G. W. Bowman Confectionery
Lyceum Hall
Moller Organ Store
Dorsey Herbert Liquor Store
Ullrich Toy Store
J. K. Baker Grocery and Cigar Factory
Hoffman-Bagy-Lane Bank
Court House
M. L. Byers Drug Store
West
Bellman Hardware Store
Phraener
Wiliam Swartz
J. H.firey
T. Bolt
Hays
Recher
Gibson Jewelry
Washington House
Stanhope
Dr. Toby’s
Shorey Cigar Store
Oglebee Drug Store
Leidenstricker
McComas Dry Goods
D. C. Aughinbaugh Drug Store
J. B. Sweeney
G. L. Winters
Conley Shoe
Kausler
Benjamin Garlinger
Judge Lyster
Antietam Hotel
Hotel Hamilton
Also Mentioned on This Page
DR. Wroth
Gale’s Beauty Salon
Clyde E. Basehear
E. Wash. ST
Hamilton Hotel
New Arrow Service” Arrow Shoe Store
S $ Hats
Ger
Public Square
Joseph Wibberly
Maryland Avenue
BE. Wilson
Bridgeport
Ned Durvall
Leo Carski
John and Paul
Margaret Foos
Baltimore
Edward M. Schindel, Jr
Adelaide
Mary Ledbetter
Joseph Dagenais
South Prospect Street
Russell Oakes
Mary Nicely
Champ Barton
Miami, Fla
Walter Ensminger
Virginia Ensminger
North Locust Streets
Doris Ensminger
Catonsville, Md
William J. Clapp
Fountain Head Heights
South America
Harry
Ditto
Clark Ziler
Jacksonville
Flo
Mary Lee Myers
Caldwell, N. J
L. Mowrer
Oak Hill Avenue
Homer Miller
F. H. Miller
East Antietam Street
Mildred Britcher
Grippe
Robert Harsh
George Hardman
Philadelphia
Rudolph Funk
Fry Avenue
Ruth Dinkle
Frederick Street
Washington, D. C
Nelson Eddy
Constitution Hall
Frances Kemp
Sunset Avenue
Martha Valentine
Eugene J. Phillips
Mulberry Avenue
Cleveland
Ohio
Frank Phillips
Horace Cauffman
Broadway
Salisbury
Stewart Paxton
Hershberger Bakers
Denver
Colorado
Katherine Mowrer
Washington School of Secrtaries
Washington, D.C
CG. L. Mowrer
Mrs
Wilson Casker
Virginia Beach
Hattie White
King Street
Peter Kretzer
Keedysville
George N. Payette, Jr
Joseph Cumiskey
Academy Theatres
Warner Brothers
Washington Zone
Speaker
Schindel - Rohrer & Co, Inc
Dr. Crooks
Philathea Class
SELBY
SHOES
Hagerstown Bakery
W. Franklin St
Bible's Shoe Shop
Hagerstown, MD
C.E. District
Miss Eyler
MR. Kline
R Ege
Schindel, Rohrer & Co., Inc
S. Potomac St
Mise Little
Ater Brother
Morning Herald
Daily Mail
City
South Side
Ighatkin’s
Summit
Surrey Ave
Virginia Way
Virginia Ave
Wilson's
Summit Ave
Howard St
Kamper
Marozza Grocery Store
Lanvale & Ross St
East Side
FOX Grocery Store
East Wilson Blvd
Warren Pharmacy
Jefferson & N. Gannon
Hegeman's Grocery Store
East Antietam St
Zimmerman
Smithsburg
Kretsinger Bros
Hurd's
Sharpsburg
Chas, F. Gross
Keedysville Boy Line
Earl M. Kershner
Hancock Hancock
Main St
Maugansville
Ford's Grocery
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