Social and Personal News from Bluefield Area
Robert Schaub of South Potomac visits Bluefield with Lenora Blount in a Washington hospital. Senator Byron spends weekend in Atlantic City with Mrs Byron. Smiths lease Gane home at Fountain Head Heights. Gans family to visit from California this month. Marcia Battle, 5 Settle, underwent appendicitis surgery in Washington County Hospital. Louise Mask suffers acute tonsillitis at home. Lewis James moves to Summit avenue. Rev Stanley J McFarland and son Stanley Jr visit. Victor and John Douglas return from Hancock after visiting Carrie Schnebly. Betty Wilson, Bethel College student, visits former classmate Mary Stevenson in Auburn, Ky. Katherine Negley visiting relatives in Washington. Ellis family and Mary Anderson visit J Edmund Schnebly in Broadfording Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Paul Smith
Gane
Fountain Head Heights
E. W. Gans
California
Stanley J. McFarland and Sone
Stanley, Jr
Victor and
John Douglas
Hancock
Carrie
Schnebly
Broadfording Road
Betty Wilson
J. Elmer Wilson
Smithsburg
Bethel Women’s College
Hopkinsville
Mary Elizabeth Stevenson
Auburn
New Members Club Names Members of Hagers Town High
New members of the Girls' High Y club from the Sophomore and Junior classes at Hagers Town High School were announced for excellence of character and sportsmanship. Initiations will occur soon. Names include Jane Mumper, Zazel Bentz, Celia Ernst, Ruth Reuzer, Jane Slick, Jane Hill, Nancy Widmyer, Doris Stine, Barbara Nichols, Mary Catherine Miller, Peggy Schlosser, Jane Schlosser, Anne Rupp, Janet Mowrer, Naomi Schlotterbeck, Ruth Hostetter, Alc ina McLaughlin, Jean McCauley, Lucille Eldridge, Clarice Mullen. John De Pratt of Joliet, Ill., fined for slapping his wife after she walked across the kitchen floor he had just scrubbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown High School
Jane Mumper
Zazel Bentz
Celia Ernst
Ruth Reuzer
Jane Slick
Jane Hill
Nancy Widmyer
Doris Stine
Barbara Nichols
Mary Catherine Miller
Peggy
Jane Schlosser
Anne Rupp
Janet Mowrer
Naomi Schlotterbeck
Ruth Hostetter
Ali¢a McLaughlin
Jean McCauley
Lucille Eldridge
Clarice Mullen
John de Pratt
Joliet, Ill
Violin Music Program This Afternoon in Y Auditorium
Today at 4 PM the First National Institute of Violin under Paul Hogan presents a recital as part of Music Week with pieces ranging from Valse Barcarolle to Old Black Joe. The program features soloist Lillian Rees in In the Garden and Griffin's Male Chorus, with Mae Jackson at piano. The concert follows yesterday's Jubilee Singers showcase and will be broadcast locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Institute of Violin
Paul Hogan
Music Week
Colored Jubilee Singera
Mary Hollis
Ittle Lillian Rees
Griffin
C. E. Hodges
Mae Jackson
Valse Barcarolle
J. Hennesy
D. Bloom
A. Verosky
H. Downs
E. Lane
L. Lane
G. Twyford
M. Polack
A. St. Martin
P. Brondell
P. Statton
R. Statton
L. Opack
L. Carpenter
R. Hart
Ridenour
D. Boyle
AR. Renner
R. Bowers
A. Wine
W. Myers
B. Castle
M. Dodson
L. Cook
D. Wolford
P. Russell
L. Gabe
J. Zimerly
H. Liggon
R. Waters
8. Allen
Home Sweet Home
P. Blondell
G. Kidwell
Pp. Russell
Volga Boatman
J. Widmyer
J. Henneny
Sole Mio
Priscilla
C. Massey
B. Ridenour
A. Twyford
Kathleen
P. Hoffman
Menu
Mr. MacMichael
Verona Meigh
Katherine Alsip
Judy Grossman
Robert Clippinger
Shepherd
Madge Charles
Winifred Campbell
Philip Spielman
Robert Collisoner
Pleuzer
le Cid
Helen Cavanaugh
Rigaudon
Frances Fuller
Dorothy Chalfant
Theophora Humelsine
Mr. Roderick
Stella del Marinar
Visiting ladies entertained at Maryland grocers convention
Visiting ladies attending the Independent Retail Grocers Association of Maryland are treated to a morning shopping tour, a noon luncheon, a bridge party, and a scenic Potomac river cruise aboard Carl's dance boat if weather permits. The entertainment committee includes Mrs. John Fisher, Mrs. H. J. Harp, Mrs. Ray Troxell, Mrs. W. C. Nehring, Mrs. F. E. Detrich, and Miss Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Retail Grocers Association of Maryland
Potomac River
Carl
John Fisher
H. J. Harp
Ray Troxell
W. C
First Baptist Livingston Circle Holds Regular Meeting
Mrs W A Menefee of Sherman Avenue hosted the Livingston Circle of the First Baptist church for their regular monthly gathering. The devotional was by Mrs Menefee, with Miss Estelle Young leading the study on People of the Jesus Way. Refreshments were provided by several members, and the circle announced it will preside over the Women's Missionary Union program at the church on Thursday May 25 at 7 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Avenue
Livingston
First Baptist Church
Lizzie T. Davies
A. Grogan
T. J. Shomo
Estelle Young
Harry Shaffer
Chas. B. Rowe
Alderson
W. Va
Women’s Missionary Union
Short Course Club Plans County Meeting and Activities
The Washington County Short Course Club organizes a county meeting for Wednesday May 31 at Dry Run hosted by Mrs. J A Seibert. Homemakers Chorus guests and Colege Park attendees are invited. training on ware and repair at 2 30 Friday. Multiple club meetings and demonstrations follow including meals, kitchen classes, and historical talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank 0. Seibert
Dry Run
Washington County
J. A. Seibert
College Park
Ardath Martin
Elizabeth Kelley
Misa Martin
A. B. Wyand
Russell
Halfway Homemakers’ Club
William Mamma
Lappans Homemakers’ Club
Lappars Crossroads
Mabel Field Dies After Baltimore Car Crash
Mrs Mabel Field died at West Baltimore general hospital after an automobile collision that injured five. Gordon Hicks the driver was technically charged with causing her death. John Zick of Morris Illinois pleaded guilty to stealing eight cents from a public library and was jailed for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Mabel Field
West Baltimore General Hospital
Gordon Hicks
John, Zick of
Morris
Important Court Awards Will Be Held By Girl Scouts
One of the most important Court awards in Washington County will be held tomorrow night at St John’s Lutheran auditorium. Two Service Troop girls Jean Yvonne McCauley and Josephine Deniston Miller will receive the Golden Eaglet awards the first in the county. The program begins at 8 with flag entry and ceremony. Color guard includes Pedy Byer Betty Plack and Gladys Fleagle. Dr J Edward Harms will give the invocation and the Girl Scout hymn will be led by Margaret Lee Nelson. Doris Lee Newman Betsy Webb and Jane Plack will lead promises and laws. Mrs James Webb will give the welcome and Mrs Homer L Miller presents the awards. Adelaide Werner of National Girl Scout headquarters will present the Golden Eaglet awards. Benediction by Dr J Edward Harms and taps sung by the Scouts then a bugler closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Washington County
St. John’s Lutheran Auditorium
Service
Jean Yvonne McCauley
Josephine Denniston Miller
Pedy Byer
Service Troop
Betty Plack
R Broadway
Gladys Fleagle
Surrey
J. Edward Harms
Margaret Lee Nelson
Jane Plack
Y Troop
Doris Lee Newman
Betsy Webb
South Potomac
James 8. Webb
Girl Scout
Homer L. Miller
Adelaide Werner
National Girl Scout Headquarters
McCauley
Miller
Allen Stouffer
Garden Club plant sale postponed to Saturday on Terrace lawn
A plant sale organized by the Hagerstown Garden Club, planned for tomorrow on Mrs. John E. Stonebraker's Terrace lawn, has been postponed to Saturday at the same location. The event starts at 11 o'clock with perennials and stock garden plants available to defray expenses for the June flower show, which the club hosts without admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Stonebraker
Hagerstown Garden Club
Garden Club
Board of Election Supervisors Organized in Hagerstown
Dr D C R Miller Barry M Hartle and Charles W Harman sworn in as members of the Board of Election Supervisors with Miller as president. Butter sold 60 cents eggs 35 cents at city market. The fourth annual public schools track and field meet set for May 24 at the Fairgrounds. Clearspring elected Abram K Snyder burgess John O Ankeney George B Young Albert Bell and David Florey as commissioners. Funkstown elected John F Talpert burgess and Clarence N Keller as assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. R. Miller
Barry M. Hartle
Charles W. Harman
Board of Election Supervisors
Dr. Miller
Robert H. McCauley
George Hook
Clearspring
Abram K. Snyder
Burgess
John O. Ankeney
George B. Young
Albert Bell
David Florey
Pomeroy factory destroyed by fire in city rear
Years ago today a Pomeroy's Spoke and Rim factory behind Cook and Mechanic streets burned completely, causing an estimated loss of 20000. Thomas C. Richard, involved in West Virginia orchards, forecast a bumper apple crop. Second Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Convention opened in Junior Halls with Augustus Heimel presiding. Butter fell to 6 1 2 cents a pound and eggs to 14 cents a dozen in city markets. John H Sparks' circus was slated for Hagerstown on May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Cook and
Mechanic Streets
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Assocation
Augustus Heimel
Hand care tip from old beauty guide
A vintage beauty tip stresses rough hands age appearance and suggests a skin smoother with equal parts rosewater olive oil and glycerin. Apply rubbing into skin several times daily then dry hands thoroughly after washing to prevent dampness easing and roughening.
Persian Art Exhibition At Washington County Museum
Six hundred viewers have seen the Persian art show at the Washington County Art Museum since May 4. The display features Persian rugs pottery fresco and miniature paintings and runs through May 29. Junior high schools visit tomorrow afternoon a gallery tour is led by museum director Mr Medford. A public lecture by Dr Ali Kuli Khan on Persia's contributions to world culture follows at 8 30 p m on May 9, illustrated with pieces from his collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Art Museum
Woodland Way
South Potomac Street
Medford
Ali-Kuli Khan
Nabil-ed-Dowleh
United States
Persia
Khan
Betty BrainerdAdvice Column and Local Baptist Meeting
A Betty Brainerd advice column offers guidance on jealousy finances and relationships, urging faith and patient consideration for various readers labeled Dear "Scissor Bill" and others. The piece also reports the monthly meeting of the T. E. L. Bible Class at the Fi Baptist church hosted by Mrs. D. J. Weaver with plans for a May 1 event and a list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scissor Bill
Iim
Fi Baptist Church
Cat
D. J. Weaver
Weet
Side Avenue
Wisemat
Agnes Bounney
A.H
Sherman L. KR. Heflin
D. le Weaver
Billie Weaver
Stop Gas Pains Relief Claims By Germar Remedy Adverts
An advertisement promotes a product said to relieve gas pains and nervousness with a single dose. It claims to cleanse the bowels and flush toxins, presenting testimonials and urging readers to buy at a local drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germar
Adlerika
CABS
Cauffman’s
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Robert Schaub
Bluefield
Lenora Blount
Ramona Apartments
Washington Hospital
William D. Byron
Atlantic City
Mrs. Byron
Marcia Belle
Settle
J. D. Battle
Heisterboro Road
Washington County Hospital
Charles Wagaman
Broadway
Providence
Louise
South Mulberry Street
Lewis James
Moller Apartments
Summit Avenue
Katherine 5
Negley
Randolph Avenue
Washington
Ellis
Catherine
Mary. Anderson
Martinsburg
J. Edmund Schnebly
Donlyn
Summit Ave
Larm’s Beauty Shop
N. Potomac St
L & B Hat Works
East Washington
Kline Bros. Best
Hagerstown Bank
Max Factor
Hollywood
Miss Mildred Drummond Society
Filmland
Max Factor Society
Yunners Daw
Paramount
Willion
Jubilee Singers
Hagerstown
W. Franklin St
Frigidaire
Potomac Edison CO
Circle
Funkstown
Clarence N. Keller
Thomas C. Richard
West Virgina
John H. Sparks
Chicago Market Co
Tleadays
Haaude Eburne
Betty Brainerd
Sally
Oklahoma
B. B
C. M
Ot Bob
Addréens
65Th St
New York
Fant Coles
Teak, Piaim and Hoffman
Barnhart
Lopper
Miller’s
Potormac
Lifebuoy
B.C
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