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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1939

Page

2

Women's Club Luncheon and Iris Show Planning

All members are invited to two meetings this week at the club. On Wednesday March 29 the Home and Philanthropy section hosts its annual favorite-dish luncheon at 1 o'clock with reservations via Mrs A B Schofield or Mrs Joseph Updegraff. Each attendee brings a dish and recipe for exchange. The Garden section meets Tuesday March 28 at 2 30 to plan iris show arrangements for May, co chaired by Mrs Homer P Middlekauff and Mrs William Burhans.

Women’s Club Home and Philanthropy Section A. B. Schofield Joseph Updegraff Homer P. Middlekauff William Burhans

Rohrersville Homemakers Meet Delights With Drapery Demo

The Rohrersville Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Bertha Rohrer home with twenty members. Roll call featured a household hint. Mrs. Kit Mullenix and Mrs. Blanche Rice presented drapery materials prices and hanging tips and color matching with wallpaper and rug. Songs were sung and poems read. One visitor joined, Mrs. Samuel Butts.

Rohrersville Samuel Butts

Social and Personal Highlights from Hagerstown

Mrs. C. Fred Bible and son Ab lan Sutter of Philadelphia visit Mrs. H. D. McLaughlin on Broadway. Numerous locals and visiting relatives mark a busy social week with illnesses, travels, and a birth announcement for Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Spickler of Hagerstown Route 2, a son born March 24.

C. Fred Bible and Son Ablan Sutter Philadelphia H. D. McLaughlin Broadway Glenn Spickler Hagerstown Route 2

Circus at Williamsport High School Auditorium

The Barndoor Bailhay Adam Hindpaw Circus presented by Williamsport primary teachers features pupils as performers with animal impersonations and other acts. The show begins Thursday and Friday at 7 20 PM and lasts over an hour with pink lemonade and popcorn offered.

Adam Hindpaw Williamsport High School Williamsport

Mt Briar Parents Meeting Overseen by Washington PTA

Mrs George Herbert education chairman led a Mt Briar schoolhouse gathering of parents Friday afternoon to discuss child training issues and plan a second session for April 6. Refreshments were served by Mrs R W Willett Mrs Cunningham and Mrs Faulder of the Howard Street PTA for parents and students.

George Herbert Washington County P. T. A. Council Mt. Briar R. W. Willett Cunningham Faulder Howard Street

Booster's Club Dinner at Roxy's Hosts 17 Staff

The Booster's Club of the Home Beneficial Association Insurance Company held a dinner at Roxy's last Friday afternoon. The event included the entire staff, a group of 17 men.

Booster’s Club The Home Beneficial Association Insurance Company Roxy's

Poster contest semi finals held at St Marys auditorium

Semi finals of the Blue Ridge Conference poster contest took place Sunday at St Marys auditorium in the colonial residence of the late Governor Hamilton. Genevieve Mask of Frederick won best poster with multiple Frederick and Westminster students receiving honorable mentions. Posters will go to Washington for Archdiocesan finals in April.

Blue Ridge Conference St. Mary's Auditorium Hamilton St. Mary’s Auditorium John A. Sheridan Mt. St. Mary’s College Emmitsburg Katherine L. Healy Pius XI Pope of Missions Jana Glick Jane Martin Hagerstown Washington Archdiocesan

Anniversary Marked On Sunday By Councilman Miller Family

Councilman Vernon M. Miller and Mrs Miller of North Cleveland Avenue celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary yesterday with four generations of the family present. A noon dinner followed a day of family gatherings and photos. The couple, married in Hagerstown by Rev A B Statton later Bishop Statton, were honored with flowers.

Vernon M. Miller Cleveland Avenue Charles Miller Councilman Miller Miller Charles Richard Miller Ronald Miller Councilman

Shoes Speak Spring Fashion In Fragile Footed Look

The new season brings soft leather cutout designs and quilted shoes to create a fragile feminine silhouette. Patent leather heels, red accents, and open toes dominate, with new heel shapes like the key heel and glove like overshoe fashion advancing footwear versatility.

Safety Posters Exhibit From South Potomac Juniors

Seventh grade pupils at South Potomac Junior High School under Miss Elizabeth Davis display safety themed posters today through noon Thursday March 20 in the former Antietam Commemoration HQ on East Washington Street. Posters compete in a National Safety Campaign Contest by Good Housekeeping with first prize $50 and second $25.

South Potomac Elizabeth Davis East Washington Street 45-47 Antietam Good Housekeeping Magazine

District Rotary Conference Opens in Gettysburg May

Governors Arthur James, Herbert OConor and Homer Holt along with news commentator Hans Kaltenborn named as principal speakers for the three state Rotary meeting in Gettysburg May 7 to 9. Over 700 members from 75 clubs expected. sessions on Gettysburg College campus. Kaltenborn to address morning session and governors at the noon luncheon on final day.

Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia Hans Kaltenborn Rotary Clubs Gettysburg Henry W. A. Hanson C. A. Bixler Gettysburg College Arthur H. James Herbert R. O’conor Homer A. Holt Kaltenborn

Union Banquets at Hamilton Hotel Highlight Hagerstown Labor Dinner

Prominent out-of-town speakers planned for the annual Hagerstown Central Labor Union banquet at 7 o clock Thursday night in the Hamilton Hotel. Speakers to be announced. Toastmaster is Robert B Snyder Sr president of the union. Tickets available from members.

Hagerstown Central Labor Union Hotel Hamilton Central Labor Union Washington County Robert B. Snyder

Hood College Club Meeting Set For Mrs Lewis Home

Hood College Club will meet tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Chas Lewis 1187 Potomac avenue. Full attendance is desired.

Hood College Club Chas. Lewis Potomac Avenue

Turner Anniversary Dinner Party At Sharpsburg Pike

Mr and Mrs W G Turner hosted a dinner party at their Sharpsburg pike home on Sunday for their twenty third wedding anniversary. Guests included Ed and Mrs Burger Howard and Mrs Simon Turner and children Elizabeth and Thomas of Luray VA, Harry Turner and sons Rufus Leroy Elwood Robert, Mrs Harry Harrison Mrs Freda Turner Mrs Elizabeth Long and son Lester Miss Pauline Cosgrove Robert Kepler Carlton Turner and sons Nelson Wilmer Buster Norman Ervin Luther William and Doris Turner.

W. G. Turner Sharpsburg Pike Ed Burger Howard Bowman Simon Turner Elizabeth and Thomas Luray Harry Turner Rufus Leroy Elwood Robert Harry Harrison Freda Turner Elizabeth Longabeam Lester Pauline Cosgrove Kepler Carlton Turner Nelson Wilmer Buster Norman Ervin Luther William Doris Turner

Party at Downsville Church by Young People

The Downsville Christian Church young people were entertained at Mrs. B. C. Flock's home last Friday evening. Miss Helen Reid led with help from Miss Nellie Shipley and Mrs. George Weaver. Enjoyed by Zela and Wanda Mellott Ethel De lauder Francis Davis Mable Householder Roberta Hammond Hlenore Speaker Evelyn Mellott Ray Weaver Gilbert Mose Robert Cline James Davis Jimmy Reid Mervin Bowers Richard Huntzberry Junior Bowers Robert Hammond Joseph Artz Thurmond Cline Rev. C. A. Frick and wife Mrs. Amelia Reid Miss Helen Reid Miss Mamio Long.

The Downsville Christian Church B. C. Flock Helen Reid Nellie Shipley George Weaver Zela Wanda Mellott Ethel Delauder Francis Davis Mable Householder Roberta Hammond Hlenore Speaker Evelyn Mellott Ray Weaver Gilbert Mose Robert Cline James Davis Jimmy Reid Mervin Bowers Richard Huntzberry Junior Bowers Robert Hammond Joseph Artz Thurmond Cline C. A. Frick Amelia Reid Mamio Long

Easter Party Held Friday At Blue Goose Tea Room

Miss Mary Helen Startzmen entertained at an Easter party Friday evening at the Blue Goose tea room on East Antietam street. A pink and green color scheme complemented games and dancing. Refreshments were served to guests including Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kline and several Startzman and Main family members among others.

Mary Helen Startzmen Blue Goose East Antietam Street Richard Kline M. W. Startzman Ruth Main Louise Eckstine Dorothy Wolf Bettie Jane Hollinger Marilyn Fleagle Mary Hollinger Richard Main Roger Zimmerman Joe Higin Bernie Kuhn Keller Reese Richard Eckstine Francis Wilson

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