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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1929

Page

8

Social And Personal Items From Evening Met Social Editor

The social column notes visits and travels of various people including Mr. and Mrs. John Murray and Edward Ringer of New York with Ringer's mother Mrs. Alice Pearl near Dellingers. Bertha Watkins visits Berwick and Williamsport with a move to Philadelphia planned. Dr. and Mrs. J Stanley Johnson attended the Hunt Ball in Washington at the Jayfower Hotel. Helen Shirey visits New York City for several weeks. Mary Frances Seam returns to Winter School after measles illness. Marvin Kline is ill with measles at Virginia Ave. The Fleagle family returns from Baltimore to 331 W Washington St. Paull Shields and family visit New York. Mr. Shields’ mother. Fred C G Wright family visits daughter in West Town, Pa. J S Porter of Albany spends weekend at The Terrace. Newton Long on a New England trip. Elmer N Funkhouser attending U S conference in Lancaster. Fubert Hasterday has found a Baltimore position and leaves with family. Catherine Rowe of Smithsburg confined at home with quincy. Rev Dr F Berry Plummer of U B Church attends Quadrennial Conference in Lancaster. Helen Thomas returns to Fort Wayne from Porters town after visiting grandparents. Grace Baker of Keedysville visits Washington weekend. Mary Shafer of Boonsboro returns from motor trip to Ithaca. Harriet Gardner of Sharpsburg leaving for California. Flora Nicodemus of Boonsboro visiting relatives in Washington and Ballston Va.

Home League Entertained by Girl Scouts and Glee Club

The Home League of the Salvation Army enjoyed a program last night presented by Thistle Troop No. 3 Girl Scouts of the Howard Street School led by Mrs. Joseph McLaughlin. The Howard Street Glee Club, under Miss Isabelle Backenbaugh, performed vocal selections to the audience. Members applauded, hoping for a repeat performance.

Home League The Salvation Army Girl Scouts Thistle Troop Howard Street Joseph McLaughlin Howard Street Glee Gluby Isabelle Backenbaugh

Women's Auxiliary Lions elect officers for next year

The Women's Auxiliary to the Ha gerstown Lions Club met at Mrs. G. W. Tyler's home and elected President Mrs. Edward Ditto Vice-president Mrs. Robert Foitz Secretary Treas Mrs. Clarence Eldridge Assistant Mrs. Walter Gratty Directors Mrs. Ralph McCune Mrs. G. W. Tyler and Mrs. Daniel Watkins Bridge followed the business with prize to Mrs. Walter Cratty Two guests attended Mrs. A J Klinkbart and Mrs. Harry Brewer Also a birthday party for Marie Horn aged seven was hosted by Mrs. David Horn

Hagerstown Lions Club G. W. Tyler Edward Ditto Robert Foitz Clarence Eldridge Walter Gratty Ralph McCune Daniel Watkins Walter Cratty A. J. Klinkbart Harry Brewer

Flier killed in Columbus battle during major air maneuvers

About 100 Army aviators participated in May maneuvers, with 104 planes in the air. A midair collision sparked a 15,000 foot crash near Norton Field. Lt. Saltzer survived after a burning plane. Lieut. Meadows perished when his chute tangled. Local reports also noted German pulp wood and railway tie exports data.

Red Air Norton Field Engigre Tts Blue Wright Field Dayton Saltzer Lieut. Meadows Min C. M. Valentine Linden Mim

Irving Literary Society Banquet at Hotel Alexander

The Irving Literary Society of Mercersburg Academy will host a large banquet tonight at 7:30 at the Hotel Alexander. Palms and red and white carnations decorate the hall, the school orchestra plays, and Guy Kline will be toastmaster. Vernon L. Jackson chairs the committee with William B. Porter and William W. Hart. officers are Howard Townsend president, I H Evans vice president, W L Jackson treasurer, Guy Kline secretary. About 125 members and faculty will attend.

Irving Literary Society Mercersburg Academy Mercersburg Hotel Alexander Guy Kline Vernon L. Jackson William BH. Porter William W. Hart

Surprise Party At 107 Park Avenue Honors Bertha Moats

A Thursday night surprise birthday party at 107 Park Avenue honored Mrs. Bertha Moats on her 59th birthday. Guests included Edward and Mrs Reynolds, Hubert and Mrs Moats, Lloyd and Mrs Moats, Clifford and Mrs Baker, Ira Moats, Claud Smith, Gilbert Wigfield, Vada Slick, and many Moats family members among others. Refreshments were served and gifts given. Louise Porter was elected editor in chief of The Triangle at Emma Willard School in Troy New York. Jermain Porter at Cornell University earned honors as fourth in his freshman class.

Edward Reynolds Park Avenue John Moats Claud Smith Gilbert Wigfield Margaret Keefar Bertha Moats Lewis Moats Vada Slick Bruce Moats Leon Renner Charles Wisfield Robert Moats Herman Stouffer Milton Moats Lewis Pastermaker Richard Moats Joyce Moats Dorothy Smith Betty Smith Bobby Smith Junior Simitu Phyllis Reynolds Margaret Moats Doris Moats Martha Moats Vivian Moats Junior Stick May Suick Eddie Slick Melvin Wigfield Louise Porter J. J. Porter Ter'mee The Triangle Emma Willard School Troy N.Y Porter Jermain Porter Cornell University Liberal Arts College

Do You Recall Years Ago Fifteen Today

Incorporation of Howard Street M and Church by John Feldumn and others is noted. Fashionable wriggles, if not abused, were reserved for Pen Mar dancers that summer. Wedding news includes Miss Cora Monath and District Attorney W Nicklits in Baltimore. Browning and Forsyth wed. Jagerstown tax rate 54 cents cited as country low for 25k population. Work begins on a five story addition to Tyerly’s Department Store.

Howard Street M. &. Church John, W. Feldumn William J. McDade Charles M. Snyder O. B. Snyder William F. Bible Victor M. Neibert Hubert Mullen David Anderson B. Frank Conrad Cora Monath W. QO. Nicklits Chambersburg Baltimore Goldie M. Browning Thomas H. Forsyth Clearspring

25 Today Samuel H Heussler Dies From Peanut In Baltimore

Samuel H Heussler aged 7, mother Miss Crichton, died in Baltimore after eating a pint of peanuts. Also noted: Vincent Jamison Jr Class of 1905 elected captain of St Johns College baseball. Elmer M Jackson Class of 1997 named assistant manager. Kate Foltz of Smithsburg wounded by stray bullet while at supper table. First Hose Red team to state meet. George Gelbach named manager Henry Burger captain. J Leroy McCardell of St Johns College freshman won mile dash in interclass meet in five minutes ten seconds.

Samuel H. Heussler Vincent Jamison, Jr St. John’s College Elmer M. Jackson Kate Foltz Smithsburg George Gelbach Henry Burger J. Leroy McCardell

Fashion Plaque Agnes Unveils Velveteen Skull Cap

Agnes introduces a new skull cap crafted in three velveteen sections. The front extends into two bands that tie in a knot at the back, creating a distinctive decorative styling.

Agnes

Surrey Pageant On School Lawn Celebrates Maryland History

About 1500 people watched a Surrey School May Fete pageant on the school lawn recalling Maryland history from early settlement to World War I. Some 300 children took part under Miss Byer and Miss Blake, with Marian Holbrook crowned May Queen. The program featured costumed scenes, a Virginia Reel, and a Star Spangled Banner performance by G. S. Pullen, while PTA activities followed in the auditorium. Mrs. D. D. Keedy, in her 80th year, is seriously ill at Keedysville.

Maryland Surrey School Surrey Byer Blake Ruth Gabriel Marian Holbrook Virginia Francis Scott Key United State G. 5 Pullen Parent-Teachers Association James Webb Martha Royer

Mrs Powell Hosts Birthday Surprise Party Near Mason and Dixon

A birthday surprise gathering was held Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvey Powell near Mason and Dixon. Refreshments were served. Attendees included numerous Powells and Daleys, Hykes, Shindels, Martins, Groshs, Rocks, and related families.

True Blue Girls Wienie Roast At Horst Home

The True Blue Girls of the First Baptist Church held a wienie roast at Misses Mary and Florence Horst home in Maugansville. Attendees included Lor raine Black Gladys Mowen Clara Lynn Mildred Lynn Audrey Weaver Virginia Lillard Florence Carroll Marguerite Hamilton Mary Horst Carlotte Horst Gladys Jones Florean Hollenberger Amanda Dickens Elise Horst Teeny Horst Billie Leasure Virginia Rickards Elizabeth Rickards and Nova Statler.

True Blue Girls The First Baptist Church Mary Florence *Horst Maugansville Misses Lorraine Black Gladys Mowen Clara Lynn Mildred Lynn Audrey Weaver Virginia Lillard Florence Carroll Marguerite Hamilton Mary Horst Carlotte Horst Gladys Jones Florean Hollenberger Amanda, Dickens Elise Horst Teeny Horst Billie Leasure Virginia Rickards Elizabeth Rickards Nova Statler

Zeigler to Deliver Sermon at Antietam Street Church

Sev W H Zeigler editor of the Christian Conservator and an able speaker will deliver the morning sermon at 11 o'clock at Antietam Street U B Church. Rev Daniel Powall is pastor.

Sev W. H. Zeigler Huntington Ind The Christian Conservator Antietam Street U. B Daniel Powall

Scouts Pitch Camp On Overnight Hike At Fountain Head Heights

Scout Troop 20 members held an overnight hike ending at Fountain Head Heights. They used army pop tents and built fires to cook meals, breaking camp around 7 30 a.m. Frank JL Bentz led the hike.

Bors Fountain Head Heights Frank JL. Bentz

Organ Recital by Miss Shenk at Hood College

Miss Virginia Shenk daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles B Shenk of Hagerstown will give an organ recital in Brodbeck Hall Hood College Frederick tomorrow at 4 pm The first non music major honored for a Hood recital she will receive an AB degree in June Her program includes Bach Stokowski Wagner and others Mrs James Cannon Mrs Paul Gruber of Hagerstown will drive to Frederick for the event Also Lulu Wire hosts Meridian Club luncheon and reads Dunbar poem Qui Job describing Frederick County tornado scenes with hand painted souvenirs displayed

Virginia Shettk Charles BE. Shenk Hagerstown Brodbeck Hall Hood College Frederick Miss Shenk Wade Hood The Lesbian Herald Bach Stokowski Fletcher Wagner-Gibbon Collins Nevin Dubois Shenk Geary Porter Aleda Ziegler James Cannon Paul Gruber Miss Wire Lulu Wire Meridian Club Qui Job Paul Lawrence Dunbar Frederick County

The Baby's Invisible Pearls In Infant Teeth Care

An article explains that baby teeth are like hidden pearls and must start forming before birth. It stresses prenatal bone and teeth development through diet, emphasizes breastfeeding over artificial feeding, and outlines early feeding steps including water and orange or tomato juice introductions at specific ages.

Williamsport Band Concert Program Preview

The Williamsport Band under Edwin C. Partridge presents a concert tomorrow at the high school auditorium at 3 pm. The program includes Colonel Bogey overture Poet and Peasant valse Nights of Gladness The Rosary Euphonium Solo The Destruction of Atlantis and more with sacred pieces Joy to the World and The Star Spangled Banner.

Williamsport Edwin C. Partridge Colonel Bogey Alford Preston Turner Atlantis Safranck

Engagements of Gerney Gehr's Maryland Aces Schedule

Gerney Gehr's Maryland Aces, a noted Hagerstown attraction, begin next Monday with out of town games for the high school at Shippenburg. They play Carlisle Tuesday, Lonaconing Thursday, Frostburg Friday, and Red Bridge Park near Chambersburg Saturday, returning home about 7 50 after foraging through Hunter's woods for wildflowers.

Gerney Gehr Maryland Aces Hagerstown Shippensburg Aces Carlisle Lonaconing Frostburg Red Bridge Park Chambersburg

Girl Scouts Hike to Poffenberger Woods on Friday

The Girl Scouts of Thistle Troop 3 from Howard Street School hiked to Poffenberger's woods on Friday. They roasted Wienries and toasted marshmallows under supervision of Captain McLaughlin Lieutenant Young and Miss Tony Horst.

Girl Scouts of Thistle Troop Howard Street School Poffenberger's Woods Captain McLaughlin Lieutenant Young Tony Horst

Also Mentioned on This Page

Met John Murray Edward Ringer New York Jefferson Ringer Pes Ringer Alice Pearl Dellingers Bertha Watkins Frankie Street Berwick Philadelphia J. Stanley Johnson Washington, D. C Jayfower Johnson Nassa Foxhounds Association Helen Shirey East Baltimore Street New York City Mary Frances Seam Winter Stchool Marvin Kline Virginia Ave Fleagle Milcd Vivian Eir Washington St Baltiore Mrs Paull Shields Hamilm Boulevard Mr. Shields Fred CG. Wright Potomac Avenue Aeir West Town J. S. Porter Albany Newton Long Broadway New England States Elmer N. Funkhouser U. S Lanster Fubert Hasterday Sharpsburg Catherine Rowe Quincy F. Berry Plummer St. Was U. B. Church Lancaster U. B. Church Helen Thomas Mrs. Boward Thomas Porterstown Fort Wayne Grace Baker Keedysville Winter Street School Washington Mary Shafer Boonsboro Ithica Harriet Gardner California Flora Nicodemus Ballston, Va PEAR the Electric Carpet Washing CO Allison Bowers Mgr James St Anderson CO. Cleaners Dyers Te House Pourtesy Philip Ipsbarn Weat GREY Brown’s LIONS Bridge David Horn Marie Horn Flier Columbus Germany G. F. Baker, Jeweler East Society Alexander Wark Tyerly Mowen Sangamo Jon St Opp. Courthouse D. D. Keedy Colonial Theatre the Keller, Stonebraker Company General Insurance West Washington Street Victor All Pure Silk Good Values Wed Silk Shop Franklin St CRORY BOR Alvey Powell Mason and Dixon Lowor Powell Patricia H. H. Daley Earl Daley Albert Hykes Ira Rock Chester Grosh Charles Daley Roy Crist Crawford Harmon Morris Hykes Irvin Shindel Preston Hykes Edward Besecker Vergie Daley Susan Shindel Florence Daley Elva Shuck Mildred Martin Margaret Hykes Viola Dale Flapper Fanny Jone Hunter’s Woods Hester Ieee Na Pvt Strest Dauguists Everoner Beard’s Ice Cream Co Realdence Potomac Street Rockers
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