Social and Personal Items Include Local Visits and Events
Social and Personal items list weekend guests and travels of local residents including Elisabeth Kremer visiting Margaret Arnsdell, Mr and Mrs Charles Knight, Warren Welsh and Bobby Smith visiting Ruth Smith, Mrs Edward Gram visiting Cora Hockersmith, and national music club attendees Mrs Joseph Byron and Mrs Frank Rowe heading to Minneapolis for a biennial convention with Letitia Shenk also attending. Roy Zeller underwent appendicitis surgery. Carl M Mann elected president of the University of Maryland Chapter of Kappa Phi Kappa with Guy Downs as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Knight
Warren Welsh
Bobby Smith
Big Pool
Misa
Ruth Smith
St. Joseph's College
Joseph C. Byron
Frank Stuart Rowe
Minneapolis
National Federation of Music Clubs
Letitia Shenk
Carl M. Mann
University of Maryland
Kappa Phi Kappa
Guy Downs
Williamsport
Mr. Mann
Dance Held At Myers Home Friday Evening
A social dance occurred last night at 514 Wilson boulevard hosted by Misses Rachel Miller Ethel McCardell Sarah Jane Myers and Betsy Webb. Guests included Dorothy Voris Helen Rohrer Vivian Brown Walter Byron Stehl Jr Jimmy Riser Harold Huntsberry Ulrich Bowman. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Myers
Wilson Boulevard
Rachel Miller
Ethel McCardell
Sarah Jane Myers
Betsy Webb
Nurses To Get Diplomas May 26 In Hospital Ceremony
Plans are set for the 1933 Washington County Hospital School of Nursing commencement at the hospital auditorium on Friday evening May 26. The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered on Sunday morning May 21 at 11 o’clock at the Church of the Brethren by Rev. A B Miller. Dr Edwin Blait gives the commencement address and Dr William P Bender will present the diplomas. Amos Harper sings as guest soloist. The eleven graduates include Nellie Fitz Catherine Ditto Catherine Ingram Daisy Myers Jeanette Taylor Julia Reedy Hazel Lowry Elizabeth Hogan Glendora Secrist Boyd Lauck and Clare Lauck. Invocation by Rev H A Fesperman. Reception and dance follow from 10 to midnight with Bob Fabrney’s orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Hospital
Nellie Fitz
Greencastle
Catherine Ditto
Keedysville
Catherine Ingram
Daisy Myers
Williamsport
Jeanette Taylor
Julia Reedy
Hazel Lowry
Hagerstown
Elizabeth Hogan
Winchester
Glendora Secrist
Mercersburg
Boyd
Clearspring
Clare Lauck
Elkton
H. A. Fesperman
Christ Reformed Church
Bob Fabrney
Ahepa Banquet Set At George Washington Hotel Winchester Va
Local Blue Ridge chapter 193 of the Order of Ahepa will hold a banquet at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester Virginia on Friday May 26 starting at 6 30 p m Invitations have been sent by President Peter N Samios to several public officials The Ahepa is a national organization of over 40000 members promoting good citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge
Order of Ahepa
George Washington
Winchester
Peter N. Samios
Senior Play One of Best in High School History
The Senior Class presented Monsieur Beaucaire before a large High School audience under Miss Miriam Everts. Twenty two actors starred with Dorothy Loy as Lady Mary and Milton Garonzik as the lead, praised for polish and charm. The production featured striking costumes, engaging scenes, and strong supporting performances, with music by the school orchestra conducted by Peter Buys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsieur Beaucaire
Miriam Everts
Dorothy Loy
Lady Mary
Milton Garonzik
Clinton Carbaugh
Robert Irvine
Leon Yourtee
Louise Gimple
Janet Cartee
Eddie Harper
Roszell McConnell
James Banger
David Schnebly
William Schneider
Richard Hemphill
Roderick Reed
Hiram Davis
Carlisle Humelsine
Rob Fleigh
Richard Heleine
Ruth Rhodes
June Kuhn
Julia Brandt
Margaret Fry
Peter Buys
Youth elected district Luther League president in Smithsburg
George Whetstone of Waynesboro was chosen president of the Luther League Western District of Maryland at a Spring rally in Smithsburg Lutheran Church. Beard Miller of Williamsport retired. officers include Wellington Hutchens, Fred Mowen, Virginia Cofflemyer, Kemp Wilkes and Sister Catherine Neuhardt with Rev. J Edward Harms installing them. Lions Club to mark second anniversary and ladies night in Boonsboro with a 6:45 pm dinner at the Lutheran Church followed by a dance and program at the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Whetstone
Waynesboro
Luther League
Maryland
Smithsburg
Beard Miller
Williamsport
Wellington Hutchens
Hagerstown
Fred Mowen
Virginia Cofflemyer
Kemp Wilkes
Catherine Neuhardt
J. Edward Harms
Maryland Synod
LIONS
Boonsboro Lions Club
Hagerstown Club
What New York Is Wearing Fashion Preview
A fashion note on Helen William designs showcases capelet options and a blue white checked woolen look. Includes sizes 14 through 42 and material estimates, plus a call to order the Spring Fashion Magazine for 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Helen
Fashion Department
Century Of Progress Shoe Designed For Women To Wear To World's Fair
The century of progress shoe for the 1933 world’s fair offers comfort for long fairgrounds tramps. A trim street oxford with an extra broad ball and reinforced counter supports the foot, narrower heel and arch, and a wide base walking heel. Styles include dark brown or black kid with reptile trim, perforated kid, white marcelin cloth with white calf trim, and blege options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century of Progress
Ruth Cowan
Associated Press
Chicago
Oxford
State Street
Mrs Ava Long Behind the Scenes in Hoover Era White House
A June American Magazine feature profiles Mrs Ava Long, former White House custodian under President Hoover, revealing intimate aspects of White House life. The article, titled 900,000 Callers a Year, cites her as well respected in Hagerstown and among local Garden Club circles where she is connected to Elmer Funkhouser and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Hoover
Ava Long
Hagerstown
American Magaine
Charles W. Sebold
Mrs Long Seeks New Duties After New York Post
Before assuming White House duties in March 1929, she served as secretary to the first wife of H H Rogers, Standard Oil magnate, in New York. Mrs Long is visiting her daughter in Indianapolis Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roads
White House
H. H. Rogers
Standard of Magnate
New York
School outing at Delauder's Farm marks annual section two event
Section two, 10, of the high school held its annual outing Thursday night at Delauder's Farm. Fifty attendees included Ruth Koons Anna Mae Delauder Jane Cochrane La Rue Entier Dennise Weller Dora Pangle Hazel Geist Doris Baechtel Marian Shipp Flossie Delauder and others. chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Showe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delauder
Ruth Koons
Anna Mae Delauder
Jane Cochrane
la Rue Entier
Dennise Weller
Dora Pangle
Hazel Geist
Doris Baechtel
Marian Shipp
Flossie Delauder
Charles Moser
Wilbur Bernstein
William Stonebraker
Edgar Jacobs
David Delauder
Bridge Shower Honors Miss Mignonne Hockersmith Before June Wedding
Mrs. Cora T. Hockersmith hosted a bridge shower and party on Thursday night for her daughter Miss Mignonne Hockersmith whose June wedding to James E Jefferson of York Pennsylvania was announced. Prizes went to Mrs. Net Meredith Mrs. Park Geiger Mrs. Roger Hershey and Miss Marie Conley. Others at the gathering included Mrs. Samuel Fleagle Miss Mildred Fleagle Mrs Helen Wineberg Mrs. Chaincey Kleffer Miss Mabel Manahan Misses Helen and Marie Herehey Miss Margaret Heard Park Geiger Miss Virginia Hockersmith and Mrs. Edward Gram of Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora T. Hockersmith
Washington Street
Mignonne Hockersmith
James E Jeferson
York
Net 2
Meredith
Park Geiger
Roger Hershey
Marie Conley
Samuel Fleagie
Mildred Fleagle
Helen Wineberg
City Board Resists Mayor and Council Authority
The Hagerstown Board of Street Commissioners refuses to carry out orders from the Mayor and Council, prompting calls for their resignations. Lawyers indicate court action may settle authority limits, with potential resignations if the court finds no authority for the board. The resolutions cite the 1933 charter and 1953 resolutions as basis, framing the dispute as a test of people’s mandate for efficiency and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Street Commissioners
General Assembly
Dr. Prather
Jemison
Council of
Hagerstown
Board of Street Commissioners of
Counci
Council
Dear Betty Brainerd advice column about love
Readers seek guidance from Betty Brainerd on romantic obstacles. A nineteen year old cowboy seeks to marry a cattle girl despite the mother’s objections and letters advise open confession and bold action. A second letter from Pink Rose requests relationship tips and school advice. Betty Brainerd offers stern counsel and notes her address in New York for follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Brainerd
West
Bill
Hagerstown government ends stalemate with street commissioners
The Mayor and Council renew orders to the Board of Street Commissioners and threaten resignation if cooperation fails. They affirm the Board’s authority is limited by the city charter and Maryland acts. Bond for Charlie E Fry as City Tax Collector approved. deputies Harman and Bloom also approved. Fry expected to take office soon. city money deposits secured by Second National Bank and First National Bank of Baltimore. Demolition contract for Memorial Boulevard old gas plant awarded to Joseph Brenner for building materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Board of Street Commissioners
Counch
Council
Ilaweratown
Connell
Arid Board of Street Commissioners
General Assembly of Maryland
Charlies E. Fry
Unanimotia
Maurice
Harman
Irvin Bloom
Fry
Second National Bank
First National Bank of Baltimore
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Evening Mail
Elisabeth
Kremer
Hamilton Boulevard
Margaret Arnsdell
Beéckville
Edward Gram
Buffalo, NY
West Washington Street
J. Morrison Harris
Baltimore, and
George Gray
Allentown
Adrian. H.onderdonk
St. James School
William C. Welch
Jeannette, Pa
Ceri Booberg
Washington, D. C
Gerber
Gladys Anne Gerber
Greensburg, Pa
Lulu Wire
Summit Avenue
Roy Zeller
Dewey Avenue
Leeunt
Fhone
Hagerstown Bank
Franklin and Jonathan Streets
Kline Bros. Best
Potomac St
Larm’s Beauty Shop
N. Potomac St
Leister Coal CO
Lee St
L & B Hat Works
East Washington
Cla Magere
Specie
Church of Brethren
William Arewen
Chestnut Street
Paul
Nelson
Valley Melody Boys
Paul+Shupp
P. J. Shupp
Mary Seward
Nancy Gossard
Mae Gossard
Ellen Hartle
William Showe
Franklin Kershner
Leroy Hendricks
Elmer Seward
Paul Showe
Claude Showe
Guy Ridgley
Preston Myers
Cecil Hull
Paul Mowen
Nelson Mowen
Eugene Mowen
Willam Mowen
Oliver Mowen
Virginia Mowen
Alice Houpt
Shippensburg
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
Easton
Bellevue Avenue
J. F. Gabriel
Lester Gibney
Amelia Sheppard
Florence White
Lottie Mayhue
Marjorie Dawson
Edgar Easton
Mary Hogan
Mary Zeller
Everett
Chambersburg
John D. Myers & Co
Luther Leagues
Orreny
Fashion Dept
Hagerstown Mall
5Th Ave
New York City
Salisbury Normal School
Lucille Miller
Sharptown
Normal School
Imogene Carruthers
Salisbury
Josephine Devine
Colora
Cowboy
Betty
Betty Brinerd
Sam
East 65Th St
N.Y
Donlyn
Nts Tristate Electrical. Supply Co., Inc
Frigidaire
Potomac Edison CO
Roney Bros
Washington St
Ward
Chicago Market
Chas. W. Royem
Reeve
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