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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1933
Page
2
Social and personal notices cover hospital recoveries, visits, and travels. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Moore host in Alcoca while Doris Jean Weagley recovers from surgery in Richmond. many residents attend family visits and weekend gatherings in Williamsport and surrounding towns.
Rev Dr Paul Holdcraft of Emmanuel United Brethren delivered a humorous talk to St. Paul’s Men’s Bible Class on last night. He spoke on laughter and foolishness, sharing ludicrous incidents from his and others’ lives. The session marked the final meeting until October with refreshments served afterward.
Invitations announce a Decoration Dance at Fountain Head Country Club on Tuesday May 30 from nine to twelve. George Buys Playing Cards will supply the entertainment. Victor L Stine leads the dance committee for members and out of town guests.
Dr. Symons and Mrs. Symons of College Park announce the engagement of their daughter Josephine Baddeley Symons to James Robert Troth of Chevy Chase. Miss Symons, a University of Maryland senior, will graduate in June. Troth, an engineer, is a Maryland graduate. No wedding date set.
Mr and Mrs Harold H Hofman host a dinner at 1162 Hamilton Boulevard in honor of Miss Dorothy Gale and her fiancé Dr William E Trail of Frederick. The June wedding at All Saints Church Frederick is a major social event. Guests include Miss Gale, Dr Trail, and Frederick residents Miss Edna Hargett Ross Hunt, Mr and Mrs Hoffman, and Mr and Mrs L Vinton Hershey. A May 28 buffet by Vinton Hershey and a May 30 hotel reception precede the Denoration Day dance at Catoctin Country Club.
Washington County 4-H Council sponsors a county wide campfire Friday evening May 26 at the home of Margaret Lowery near Fairplay with guests from Frederick and Montgomery counties. E G Jenkins will lead campfire ceremonies. Numerous Homemakers Clubs plan meetings with demonstrations on refrigeration and household equipment and a flower gardening report. The Washington County Homemakers Chorus rehearses Friday afternoon at the Christian Church Sunday School room.
A fashion feature outlines sheer wool and silk crepe outfits in dark blue and coral red, with a red and white crepe silk print top. It promotes pattern No. 2566 for multiple sizes and includes price details. Also advertises a Spring Fashion Magazine offering for 10 cents and a Fashion Department mail address in New York City.
The Washington County Teachers Association will hold its annual meeting and social on Wednesday May 24 at 8:00 PM in the Hagerstown High School auditorium. With over four hundred members a large crowd is expected. The program includes group songs by the Junior High School Glee Clubs a one act play by the Dramatic Club of Hagerstown High School and selections by the Hagerstown High School orchestra under Peter Buys. After the program a business session will be led by President Wilson Sperow followed by a dance in the gym. An augmented orchestra of High School boys will provide music. Club officers include W P Sperow president I K Shank first vice president Isabella Beckenbaugh second vice president Lawrence Showe third vice president Samuel Troupe fourth vice president Elects Ziegler secretary and treasurer. Executive committee members include J K Shank chair Innis Boyer J D Zentmyer Clarence Saltz Isabelle Beckenbaugh H L Rhinehart Alice Hutzell Walter Peterman Rexford Hartle and Wm C Diehl. The legislative committee is chaired by K Shank with EB Russeicke Gewin Strite Lawrence Showe Farrell Huyett and Isabella Beckenbaugh. The entertainment committee is chaired by J D Zentmyer with Brecta Ziexler and Miriam Everts. The nominating committee is chaired by Isabella Beckenbaugh with Wm C Diehl and Rexford Hartle. The resolutions committee is led by E Russell Hicks.
A fragment lists Ine Beachley Mattie Myers Ruth Gabriel chair man Mary Fleming Ethel Rinne hart Rebekah Stonebraker and Arthur Speicher serving refreshments and holding positions.
One hundred twenty five children from Mandergarten through eighth grade of Week Day Church School and Trinity Lutheran enjoyed a City Park picnic marking the summer break. Activities included peanut scramble dodge ball and games with a lunch spread afterwards. Teachers listed include Sister Catherine Neuhardt and several others.
Angerstown High School prepares a prom for Friday night May 26 in the gym. The prom committee includes Ruth Rouzer Naomi Schlotterbeck Carolyn Kohler Jane Slick and Robert Campbell. Decorating duties are led by Jane Slick Ruth Rouzer Rachel Shilck Mildred Warrenfeltz Naomi Schlotterbeck Mary Ward Henry Fing Edward Elliott Paul Whipp and Robert Campbell with Miss Garmony faculty aide. Decorations feature Spring flowers and streamers. Carolyn Kohler chairs the refreshment committee.
Committees announced for the annual benefit card party to be held Wednesday evening May 24 at 8 in the Masonic Temple auditorium. Mrs. Howard Barnhart is general chairman, with multiple subcommittees for games, contracts, prizes, tickets, publicity, candy, and ushers. A committee meeting is set for Wednesday morning at 10 at the temple.
The Williamsport chapter organizes a Friday June 2 square dance with venue to be announced and an old fashioned outing on Thursday June 15. Committees are appointed to arrange both events.
A reader named William, 22, asks Betty Brainerd for guidance after prolonged illness and family strain. The columnist urges patience, medical disclosure to his father, sun exposure to aid nerves, and pursuing light work once physically able, stressing compassion for his father and self-advocacy to protect health. Forest products ranked fourth value among all farm crops in the Southern states in 1930.
Critically ill for two years with arthritis unable to walk or dress. A Pasadena woman reports remarkable pain relief and freedom from stiffness after using Renton's Hydroc tablets, saying she now sleeps well and walks without crutches. She urges others suffering from rheumatic conditions to try the product.
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