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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1928
Page
2
Social and personal items from Hagerstown record visits by Mr and Mrs Charles Webb and children in Chambersburg, students at Gettysburg Theological Seminary visiting home, multiple regional travels to Parkersburg Baltimore Harrisburg Washington Annapolis and Hershey, and a birth announced at Washington County Hospital.
Mr and Mrs H A Dennis of 125 Elm Street announce the birth of a ten pound son born last night in Williamsport. Robert Watson of Martinsburg West Virginia and Miss Reba LeHew of Nolesville West Virginia were married on Saturday evening May 5 at the Rehobeth A B parsonage in Williamsport by the pastor the Rev N B S Tacmas.
Mrs. Elmer N. Funkhouser was unanimously elected president of the Women’s Club at the annual dinner and meeting. She succeeds Mrs. Emmett W. Gans, who led for eight years. Officers include Miss Sara J. Macias as first vice president and others. 82 members attended.
Miss Julia Elizabeth Roessner daughter of J Frank Roessner Oak Hill avenue wed Kenneth Ailsworth Dotter son of Mr. and Mrs John T Dotter in Alexandria Virginia on March 26 The ceremony was kept secret until now The bridegroom works at the First National Bank After June 1 they will live at 217 East Antietam Street Guests at a shower party included Miss Ruby Jackson Miss Bess Hamftin and many others
Miss Viola Nicely was honored at a birthday gathering hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Nicely at 137 West Franklin Street. Refreshments were served and she received several fine gifts from attendees including Mrs. Catherine Semler, Robert Eckle, Miss Rose Long, Miss Eva Hull, Miss Thelma Martin, Bud Barnes, George Stevens, Bond Wilson, Mr. Lake, Howard Lake, Mr. Moller, Mrs. Wilson, Andrew Filman, Samuel Gunder, Rodney Higman, Mrs. Roy Wiles, Mrs. T. W. Watson, George Stevenson, William Bond, Albert Smith and Albert Miller.
Miss Nina Cooper entertained at her Elm Street home on Saturday evening. A Brunswick musical group performed, including Mr. Moler, Mr. and Mrs. Crabill and their son, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Weir. Also present were Mr. Woods, Charles Utterback, Leslie Utterback, Mr. and Mrs. John Wirts and daughter Catherine and son John, Miss Virginia Chew, all of Brunswick, and Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Cooper with their son Carroll and daughter Lois.
Mr and Mrs Harry Kershner hosted a birthday gathering at their Guilford avenue home on Saturday evening for their daughter Helen. A sizable guest list included Helena Mitchell June Carpenter Mary Virginia Stouffer Helen Rohrer Theresa Ann Cunningan Sarah Margaret McCune Jeanette Zepp Jane Kershner Henrietta Johnson Jane Deeds Mary Butts Wilda Reed James McGuffin Donald Ensminger John McCune Charles Butts Garth Reed Jack Snyder Claude Deeds Eugene Britti Mrs Mitchell Mrs Charles Butts Mrs Roy Snyder and Miss Helen Butts who helped serve.
Mothers of ages two to six are invited to a pre school conference at Halfway School on Wednesday at 1 pm. Children will be examined by Dr Poole with Mrs Isabel Hull, public health nurse, assisting. Halfway leads county in corrections for physical defects and aims to stay top in health work.
Hagerstown High School seniors led by Margaret Kreider and Sidney Baker search antique dealers for authentic period furniture for the senior class play Milestones to be presented Thursday and Friday. The 1860 and 1885 settings require era costumes, with items from local attics or Van Horn in Philadelphia. Arnold Bennett's drama traces three generations from iron ships replacing wooden ships to the rise of air travel and changing women’s fashions.
Liber M. Jacobs aged 24 and Violet E. Freton 26 reside in the city. Gilbert R. Digman 23 from Ridgely West Virginia and Virginia M. Crosgrove 19 of Cumberland Maryland are listed with them.
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Lightner observed their 50th anniversary at the home of their son John L. Lightner in Glenside Avenue. Mrs. Lightner also turned 71, born May 14, 1878 at Union Bridge. Attendees included siblings W. O. Hillabidle and Mrs. T. H. Hoover, with a large gold purse, flowers, and cards given to the couple.
The Christian Endeavor of Christ's Reformed Church held a Mother's Day program on Sunday evening. Miss Ruth Mark spoke on "Mother and the Home," tracing ideal mothers from the Mother of Christ. Everett Lynch quoted on mothers and Miss Charlotte read "Mother Mine." The society presented white carnations to each mother.
A surprise dinner party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Dubie near Benevola for Mr Dubies birthday. Guests included Blanche Durie D Salisbury Pratt Clarence Gaver Roy Wise Stanley Reader Rupert Jones Robert Kejter Charles Houser Maude Betts Cushen Forsythe Paul Wise Viola Wise Charles Wise Oliver Henry Wise Elvin Betts Maxine Betts William Helen Alvin Wise Paul Forsythe Cyril Forsythe L F Forsythe family and others.
Miss Dorothy P Sampson and Arthur P Howard wed at Pilgrim Congregational Church Worcester on May 5 at 4 p m Rev Harold L Stratton officiated The bride wore white satin and tulle carried white roses and swanonia Attendants included Marion E Sibley maid of honor John P Sampson Jr best man Pauline Bannister sang during the ceremony The couple will reside at 22 Holland Road after June 1 following a White Mountains trip
Household notes describe solid looking chair made of painted wood or veneer. H Franklin Lehr and Douglas Long of Washington visited Williamsport and spent time there with local residents.
Clara Bow stars in Elinor Glyn's Red Hair at the Colonial Theater for three days. The petite star plays a gold digger who charms three elderly patrons and the nephew of one, turning to love as the plot unfolds amid humor and lively audience reception.
The Christian Endeavor Society of St. Pauls Church on the Western Pike hosted a Mothers Day program Sunday evening. Readings, music, dialogues, and talks by LeRoy Clark Olive Rhodes Nora Farron Ruth Koon and Ralph Seibert highlighted the service with solos by Eva Draper and a story by Merle Hanhbaker.
Miss Theophora Humelsine daughter of Mr and Mrs L E Humelsine 619 Sunset Avenue graduates with honors from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Baltimore. She led her class in the training school with Archbishop Michel J Curley of Baltimore delivering the principal address at the graduation exercises.
A correspondent reports a group from Hagerstown drove a bluetec sedan from Alsatia Club to Grand Building and back, claiming mileage and two hour duration. The party, described as reputable, offered no clear explanation leaving readers urged to avoid jumping to conclusions.
The Shiloh United Brethren Church Christian Endeavor Society held a Sunday evening program for Mother's Day. Participants included Mia Holme, Dora Fouke, Charis Price, Myrtle Deibert, Marlowe Zalesler, Eva Louise, Leola Wetzel, Erma singer, June Price, Donald Gaylor, Paul Wetzel, Nellie Stnyer, Kathleen Holmes, and Doris Price with talks recitations songs and readings led by Rev. C. Stambach and Mr. Stambach.
Percy A. Sel from Maderna Spain sends a card to his father M. Finley Seibert. The message notes the son represents Guggenheim interests in South America and is visiting Europe with his family.
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