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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1922
Page
9
Moi Newton EL Funkhouser visits her son Dr. AL Lea Franklin in Cum-Ger latus. Families and friends from Kemp's Mill, Baltimore, Rockville, Harrisburg and New York are mentioned visiting, traveling, or hosting events. A soldier furlough party and local social updates appear amid scattered names and places.
A compact, readerly record of dated slang terms and their rough meanings. Entries include OVER and OUT ON PAROLE and other colorful phrases such as POCKET TWISTER and PLASTERED with brief, nonstandard definitions. The list reflects street talk and cashed phrases used in a historical newspaper context.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Bavay, longtime Keedyaville residents, observed their golden wedding in Heedyaville with relatives from the city and home town. A reception at the Elroy home featured luncheon foods and refreshments. Mrs Bitt IX Kaylor attended, recalling the 50th anniversary, while Mrs Eavey and Mrs Harry Keedy, aged 84, marked the event. C M Keedy, husband of Mrs Eavey, has died.
Mrs Thomas Hardinge entertained at a bridge and supper party yesterday afternoon at Mechanic Loan Apartments in honor of Miss Virginia Lane who will marry tomorrow evening at St Johns Episcopal Church to Mr James Grunbrill II of Frederick. Miss Loulan Hagnor won the guest prize as Miss Lane was prevented. Three present were Miss Lane Miss Hagnor and Mrs Williem Bria.
The Ganttriltdane wedding party will attend a supper after the ceremony at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Hagerstown. Attendees include the bride’s brothers James Gambrill and Charles Lane, ushers John Usher Markell and Harry La Gore, and other named guests traveling from Frederick. The ceremony is set for 7:20 PM with many autos arriving tomorrow morning.
A Girl Scouts advisory board meeting was held yesterday at Mrs H K Dyerty's home on South Prospect Street. Committees reported 94 events and four troops enrolled. A Golden Eaglet exhibition shown at the Prince Theatre drew over 100 people, inspiring interest in new memberships and troop formation.
Summer visitors test new prospects as Blue Ridge Summit area expands with half hundred guards, daily latte, and new buildings. Overhaul of the Blue Ridge Summit to Monterey road, backstop and grandstand to be completed. Local business rally boosts cottage owners and hotels from Highfield to Charmian. Monterey livery stable head Howard Spreakle expands, real estate activity rises with several cottages and a new store planned near Monterey.
Tutte dh was selected as the date for the annual Confederate Memorial services in Rose Hill cemetery, with Robert B. Wright named committee chair. Other members include Mrs. FP Canby, Mrs. J. Grayson Bieffey, Mrs. H. Ravie, Miss Mary Howard, Miss Mary Bester, Miss Louise Fachtig, and J. Stonebraker. Marshals will be Wright and AcH. Marple. A final meeting is set for Monday May 23 to transact important business.
The regular meeting of the Women’s Stube of Clear Spring will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock, May 11, at the home of Miss Lola Miller. The subject changed to feed basketry for Community Service. The club’s rooms host a three days art exhibit for the public school, so meetings move to the Miller residence.
Sir Edward Baxter Perry, blind pianist and lecturer, appeared at the Y M C A auditorium under the Treble Clef Club. He performed original works Lorelle and Nallade of Last Island, followed by Chopin and Liszt numbers with lectured insights. The event marked the club's annual meeting and retirement of president Mrs C A Gardar after seven years.
A joint meeting of the Hagertown Board of Street Commissioners Mayor and Council is planned to discuss paving several streets. Chairman Willan L Middie skawf will urge starting Summit Avenue work soon and review the $200000 bond provision from a recent issue.
At the first meeting of the newly elected executive board the Women’s Club appointed chairmen for the coming year. Changes included Mina Alive Weagley as finance chair, and Mrs. George Everhart succeeding Miss Joan Lucas on membership. Other chairs list Philo Statton entertainment, S. George White house, Miss Bette Smith building, Mrs. Robert McCaul ey finance, Miss Burhans auditing, and Mrs. Marshall Wilson publicity.
Mrs Anna Dommitt of 604 Piret Street Southeast Washington reports a rapid health rebound after using Tanlac. She describes initial weakness dizziness and headaches improving after four bottles and credits Tanlac with restored energy sleep and vitality, urging others to try the tonic. The piece promotes Tanlac as a cure for nervous debility indigestion and general debility with Hagerstown druggists carrying the product.
Mint sauces and syrups detailed for lamb, roast beef, and beverages. Instructions cover mint jelly and mint tea, with mint leaves, vinegar, sugar, water, and gelatine steps. Includes prep, boiling, straining, molding, chilling, and serving tips, noting use with roast lamb and mint tea at dinners. Copyright 1922 NEA Serv iga.
The Y M C A Camp at Big Pool will restrict access to members with cards and their guests only with a gate to control entry. The season opens June 20 and runs through August, with certain dates set aside for local Y M C A members and programs led by Miss Garberson and County Agent Day alongside boy club activities.
A reader cited long running coughs in grandchildren cured by Foley's Honey and Tar. The letter claims it loosens phlegm and aids feverish colds, coughs, and wheezing. The ad asserts it helps croup and wet coughs and urges purchase, noting availability everywhere.
The Braddock Heights formal opening is set for Decoration Day May 30 with attractions planned. Organizers anticipate growing interest as summer boarders return. guests include Mrs. Horry and Dorothy Metcalf from Grimsby Ontario. Local tips mention a ginugar bait cup for better results.
Fragmentary OCR text includes marketing phrases about Olive Tablets and references to Dr. Bea or similar names, with unclear context and likely promotional goal. Readable bits suggest a minor health product advertisement or endorsement. No clear events or persons beyond vague product mentions.
In a vivid wartime scene a young Sabre and villagers witness the pinks regiments marching to Tidbersugh. The crowd, band, women, and crying children press along as soldiers leave, a brutal prelude to the coming conflict and a man’s inner struggle with fear and duty.
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