Junior High Concert by City Glee Clubs and Orchestras
The combined glee clubs and orchestras from two city junior high schools will give a concert at Senior High on Friday evening May 27 at 8 28. Admission is free. Miss Electa iegler directs the glee club with two and three part choruses and acapella singing. George Buys directs the orchestras. Miss Margaret Lee Nelson and Miss Virginia Shenk are ceebraists. Lois Smith will announce numbers. The groups, members of the National Federation of Music Clubs, will feature awards for winners of the 1937 38 festival. Mrs Frank S Rowe of Cumberland the state federation president will present the awards, reflecting a system where every competitor is rated rather than a single winner.
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Glee Club
Electa Iegler
George Buys
Ceebra
Margaret Lee Nelson
Virginia Shenk
Lois Smith
National Federation of Music Clubs
Frank S. Rowe
Cumberland
Deacon Dubbs Comedy Set At Emmanuel Church Friday
The Otterbein Guild Dramatic Club presents Deacon Dubbs a three act comedy at Emmanuel United Brethren Church social hall on Friday May 27 at eight o clock. The play centers on the Deacon his sweetheart Miss Philipena Popover and neighbors with an auction wedding prep and a husking bee. Cast includes Mrs Maxine Bowies Miss Mary Kline Bettie Haller Eloise Dagenhart Helen McBride Richard Carson Paul Kline Carroll Miller Rudolph Neady and Paul Minnich with specialties between acts. Public invited to attend and enjoy sustained laughter.
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Deacon Dubbs
Emmanuel United Brethren Church
Otterbein Guild Dramatic Club
Boonsboro United Brethren Church
Emmanuel Senior cC. E. Society
Philipena Popover
Birth Announcements From Local Families At County Hospital
Mx and Mrs Paul Weller announce the birth of a son at Washington County Hospital yesterday evening. Mr and Mrs George H Switzer announce the birth of a daughter at the same hospital yesterday evening. Mr and Mrs Albert Soderland of Bridgeport announce the birth of a son at the hospital Tuesday morning. Mr and Mrs Jack Seville announce the birth of a son born Wednesday May 18 at 801 Woodland Way.
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Paul
Weller
Virginia Avenue
Washington County Hospital
George H. Switzer
Summit Avenue
Albert Soderland
Bridgeport
Jack Seville
Woodland Way
Velvet Ribbon Weights Skirt Hem in Summer Frocks
Narrow bands of velvet ribbon are used to weight the skirts of diaphanous summer evening frocks. The rows of ribbon add drape and structure to the lightweight garments, showcasing a subtle, tactile detailing in fashion.
Social and Personal Lt Com Robert Smith arrives in town
Social notices list Lt Com Robert McL L Smith visiting his wife and children, and visiting Mrs. J A Mason on South Prospect street. Several locals travel, visit relatives in Baltimore and Shenandoah Valley, and return from trips to Martinsburg, Elkins, and Roanoke. A large group attends a Winchester Junior Chamber dinner as its members prepare for a national charter. Also notes about illness, recoveries, and ongoing visits across the area.
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Robert McL. Smith
California
Local Boys to Graduate From Washington and Lee University
Three local boys will graduate from Washington and Lee University at commencement on June 10. Paul R. Whipp and David H. Miller receive A B degrees, while Eugene W. Heatwole earns a B S in Commerce. Heatwole is in Delta Upsilon and Gamma Sigma, led the Commerce Club, and contributed to Calyx and Southern Collegian. Miller belongs to Phi Beta Kappa, debated for three years, won Latin scholarship, and was in Graham-Lee Literary Society, while Whipp joined Delta Upsilon and Calyx staff.
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Washington and Lee University
Paul R. Whipp
David H. Miller
Eugene W. Heatwole
Heatwole
Delta Upsilon
Gamma Sigma
Commerce Club
Calyx
Southern Collegian
David Miller
Phi Beta Kappa
Graham- Lee
Paul Whipp
Graham-Lee Society
Mrs Hart Re-elected President of Local Peace League
Mrs H V Hart was reelected president of the local branch of the Women's International League for Peace at the season’s last meeting, with officers named including vice president Mrs M William Dut ton treasurer Miss Margretta Gordon and secretary Dr Maud Hayman. A September opening meeting was planned and a membership drive authorized. Dr Maud M Hayman summarized Congress legislation related to peace, noting Administration support for preparedness and war materials exports, while public sentiment grows toward staying out of war and pursuing peaceful foreign relations.
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H. V. Hart
Women’s International League For Peace
M. William Dutton
Margretta Gordon
Maud Hayman
Legislative Committee
Maud M. Hayman
Congress
Senate
Birthday party for Miss Blanche Barr honors sister Emma
Miss Emma Barr hosted a Monday evening birthday party for her sister, Miss Blanche Barr. String music was by Bob Bricker, Nelson Mowen and Kenneth Gorman. Refreshments were served to Mr and Mrs Paul Miller, Mr and Mrs Jacob Nave, Mr and Mrs Herman Lay, Mr and Mrs Earl Barr, Mr and Mrs Gardner Bowers, Mrs Helen Kline, Mrs George Dundas, the Misses Ruth Kline, Gladys Settles and Margaret Baker, Malcolm Kindle and Merle Burger.
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Emma. Barr
Blanche Barr
Bob Bricker
Nelson Mowen
Kenneth Gorman
Paul Miller
Jacob Nave
Herman Lay
Earl Barr
Gardner Bowers
Helen Kline
George Dundas
Ruth Kline
Gladys Settles
Margaret Baker
Malcolm Kindle
Merle Burger
Use Books for Color on Modern Home Interiors
Bookshelves are fitted to enhance esthetic and practical aspects, says the Modern Home Institute. Varied book jackets provide color splashes, breaking plain walls. a living room features a circular single-tier recessed bookcase. A half moon shaped shelf uses jacket colors to contrast with bleached walnut paneling up to the ceiling.
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Home Institute
First Card Party by Women's Club June 15
The Women’s Club will host the first of a summer card party series on Wednesday afternoon June 15 from 2 to 5 at Springfield Farm, home of Mrs William Post Duvall. Mrs Robert L Carder handles arrangements. The event was moved from June 2 due to a conflict. July’s date remains to be announced at a future host home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Farm
William Post Duvall
Robert L. Carder
Short Course To Open June 13 At University Of Maryland
The sixteenth annual short course for Washington County Homemaker Clubs runs June 13 to 18 at College Park. Attendance capped at seven hundred due to housing limits. Notable speakers include Dr. H A Byrd, Dr. Thomas Symons, M. Marie Mount, and many others. Highlights include rural art exhibits, style demonstrations, a Washington pilgrimage, and courses in music, public speaking, and child care.
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Washington County
University of Maryland
Ardath Martin
College Park
Venia M. Kellar
Henry Holzapfel, Jr
Board of Regents
U. S. Department of Labor
Genevieve Forris Herrick
Allen Eaton
Russell Sage Foundation
New York City
Georgette Ross Howard
Maude E. Roby
Washington Story League
J. H. Alburtus
Jessie la Salle
Washington, D. C
Alice J. Rockwell
Mental Hygiene Society
Baltimore
Alice Keith
Evelyn Pierce
U. S. Department of the Interior
Genevieve Hendricks
Florence van Anken Watkins
District of Columbia Federation of Women's Clubs
Alice Hutchins Drake
Marolyn Dearing
Simplicity ‘League of Amateur Designers
Ikko Greger
Catherine Cleveland
Harbara van Houlen
Farm Credit Administration
Edith L. Ball
Works Progress Administration
T. Roy Brookes
Maryland State Grange
Harry H. Nuttle
Maryland Farm Bureau Federation
Board of
Regents
Norman D. Jarvis
U. S. Bureau of Fisheries
Clarence E. Dawson
W. R. Beattie
Miriam Birdseye
Lydia Ann Lynde
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Maryland
University Library
Byrd
Washington
Story Hours at Field Day At Washington County Museum
Two special story hours for county children will be held at the Washington County Museum tomorrow to accompany Field Day visitors. The 10:30 a.m. tale Two Little Girls of Seventeenth Century Holland imagines Dutch masterworks and geography in fourth grade study. The 2:30 p.m. tale Sports of the Past and Present shows paintings and sculpture of outdoor sports through ages. Miss Mary A. Harter directs both programs, lantern slides included.
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Washington County
Holland
Mary A. Harter
Homemakers Plan Garden Tour with Three Bus Loads
Ninety nine Homemaker Club members will tour gardens Thursday led by Miss Ardath Martin county home demonstration agent. Planned stops include Longwood Gardens near Wilmington Delaware Star Rose Gardens in West Grove PA and Towson Nursery. Three bus loads depart seven o clock from the terminal with committee oversight by Mrs. Leo Cabill Mrs. Win Downey Mrs. Walter Wilson and Mrs. Richard Seibert.
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Homemaker Club
Ardath Martin
Longwood Gardens
duPonts
Wilmington
Delaware
Star Rose Gardens
West Grove
Towson Nursery
Miss Martin
County Garden Committee
Leo Cabill
Win. Downey
Walter Wilson
Richard Seibert
Ladies Day Flag Tournament Draws Near Misses
Mrs Robert Whitelegg and Mrs Joseph Byron tied for first in the flag event at Fountain Decad Country Club with Mrs Byron taking the draw. Mrs EL Clark won the nine hole match. Several ladies including L Mowrer John Jouett W Preston Lane Jr LeRoy Sheats Kyron Brumbick and Carl Wittiner participated. a lone and red tournament is planned for next Tuesday.
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Robert Whitelegg
Ano
Joseph W. Byron
Byron
Fountain Decad Country Club
EL. Clark
Mesdames
L. Mowrer
John Jouett
Wm. Preston Lane
LeRoy Sheats
J. Kat
H. Pudley
Charles Hoffman
Kyron Kk
Brumbick
Robert Fridinger
Carl Wittiner
English Course Added by Women’s Club Training Effort
The article notes updates in various subjects including clothing food nutrition poultry and recreation with a new English course requested by the women. It reflects ongoing community education efforts and LL Club training alongside landscape she dening.
Dear Betty Brainerd Advice on Love and Secrets
A nineteen year old seeks guidance on dating a older, promising partner who avoids a bad influence, with questions about engagement and a secret marriage. Betty Brainerd urges exclusivity during engagement, rejects secret marriage, condemns pre-engagement kissing, and stresses protecting reputation while noting the suitor’s behavior shows care.
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Betty Brainerd
Blondie
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