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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1936

Page

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Bridge Winners Crowned At Haferstown Duplicate Event

The Ha gerstown Duplicate Bridge Club held a last night tournament at The Club. Winners receiving master points included Mrs C H Miller and Mrs Laura Clapp, north and south, and Mrs J O Funkhouser and Lewis Hamilton, east and west. Mrs Martin Urner won a cap for near point guess. Louise Fletcher lectured on Culbertson bidding. Clapp announced the club joined the United States Bridge Association. In Frederick, several locals attended a Royal Arch degree ceremony for three candidates including A K McGraw and Hugh G Downs.

Hagerstown Louise Fletcher Laura Clapp United States Bridge Association A. K. McGraw John Strite B. King A. GC. Maisch Hugh G. Downs W. G. Feniser Nesbit Cox Frederick

Local Personal News Highlights Move Often and Birth Announcements

Mr and Mrs William King and son Bilir return from weekend trip. Roberta LaMarr in Baltimore home from University Hospital after 22 surgery. A M Stiff returns from Baltimore visiting sister in Windsor Hill. Daniel Newcomer a patient at Polyclinic Hospital Harrisburg. Florence Falk visits sister Annie Householder in Baltimore. Frank Beard family and Bruce Dick with Dana Beard return from Harrisburg after several days. Clara Stem moves from 32 South Locust to 230 Summit. Clayton N Triplett returns to Baltimore after visiting Springfield Farm. Cushwa sisters visit Albert Rider in Brookline Mass. Mitchell of Haverford Brown and Wheeler of Haddonfield return after visiting Gardner. Emory Wyand seriously ill with pneumonia. Margaret Binkley vacationing at home 66 Broadway. Shank and Hines spend days in Raleigh. Scott Kelso and Cumberland group weekend guests of J M Drtry. George H Buys moving to 230 Summit Avenue. Announce Births Grayson Kelbausi Boonsboro announces son at Washington County Hospital. Samuel Bowman 330 West Howard announces son at hospital.

Grayson Kelbausi Boonsboro Route 3 Washington County Hospital Samuel Bowman West Howard Street

Posters Display at Washington County Free Library Exhibit

An exhibit of student designed posters on world peace and resource conservation fills the Washington County Free Library lobby and children's alcove. Ninth grade pupils from South Potomac Street and Woodland Way Junior High Schools created the works. the display runs daily May 26 to 29 from 10 AM to 9 PM.

Washington County Free Library Art Department Board of Education South Potomac Street Woodland Way

Girl Scout Court of Awards Held at City Park

One of the largest Girl Scout Court of Awards was held at City Park with 125 scouts and parents. Washington Cavalry Girl Scout Council hosted. awards were given to multiple Brownie and Troop members, followed by a Memorial parade invitation and council meeting. Marriage licenses listed include Joseph Getsko Jr and Alda Hockersmith among many others from Pennsylvania and nearby states.

Mrs Hart Heads Local Women's International League

The annual meeting of the local Women's International League for Peace and Freedom elected new officers led by chairman Mrs H V Hart and president Mrs John J Porter. A booth at the Hagerstown Fair was approved to raise public awareness. Dr Slosson's letter on international relations was read. A September meeting is planned.

Women’s International League For Peace and Freedom Cral Washington County Jotn J. Porter H. V. Hart J. W. Miller Frances Elkin Catherine Embrey Hagerstown Fair League Harold Mercereau United States Slosson University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Margaret Daniels Elected President of Girls Hi Ye Club

Margaret Daniels was elected president of the Girls Hi Y Club at a regular meeting last evening at the Y.M.C.A. Other 1936 87 officers named include Madeleine Herbert secretary Reno Wryand and Vivian Brown assistant secretary Lois Middlecauff treasurer Jean Cruickshank assistant treasurer. Social events planned include a May 28 initiation, June 5 dance at Braddock Heights, and June 13 to 19 old hen party at the Enchanted Barn Snyder's Landing. Retiring officers are Jane Mowen as president Catherine Mowrer as vice president Jane Fiery secretary Phyllis Baechtel assistant secretary Sue Eyerly treasurer Frances Daniels assistant treasurer.

Margaret Daniels Madeine Herbert Reno Wryand Vivian Brown Lois Middlecauff Jean Cruickshank the Tiver Braddock Heights Enchanted Barn Snyder's Landing Jane Mowen Catharine Mowrer Jane Fiery Phyllis Baechtel Sue Eyerly Frances Daniels

Birthday Party Honors Fifteenth Birthday In Indian Springs

Mr and Mrs Charles C James of Indian Springs entertained Sunday afternoon in honor of Ancil Sites fifteenth birthday. Guests included Misses Alice Kretzer Betty Jo Huffman Cora Marie Miles Margarite Miles Harriet Frush Louise Miriam James Ancil and Carmen Sites Marshall Kretzer Glen Martin Calvin Shirley Flord Gossard Perry Miles Theodore James and Mrs George A Sites.

Charles C. James Indian Springs Ancil Alice Kretzer Betty Jo Huffman Cora Marie Miles Margarite Miles Harriet Frush Louise Miriam James Aucil Carmen Sites Marshall Kretzer Glen Martin Calvin Shirley Flord Gossard Perry Miles Theodore James George A. Sites

Elks Dance Set For May 29 In South Potomac Clubrooms

The Elks announce a Decoration Dance on Friday night May 29 from 9 to 2 at the South Potomac street clubrooms. Jimmie DeAngelis and his 12 piece orchestra will provide the music with two piano accordions. Invitations have been mailed and many out of town members are expected to attend. Miss Josephine Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Miller, will be a Girl Scout councilor at Camp Weetamoo in Cambridge New Hampshire after college.

Elks South Potomac Street Jimmie DeAngelis Josephine Miller Homer Miller Therace Wellesley College Cambridge Mass Weetamaw New Hampshire

Charlton May 24 Local Notes Roundup

Plaine reports Young son of Mr and Mrs Walter Mills was painfully hurt when struck by an automobile in front of his home Nellie and Jane Ankener who had been ill are recovering Mrs Grover Moser spent Sunday evening with Mills Pinesburg Mrs George Grove visited Mrs Russell Bryan Pinesborg Mrs Clayton Shupp and sons visited Mr and Mrs Leonard Trunpower Miss Marion Shank Mercersburg spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Millard Shank Miss Mary Ankeney Sunnyside visited Miss Mildred and Geraldine Ebbersol Mrs Orville Ernst visited her brother Roy Ebbersoie and family John Hull Clearspring visited his son Frank Mrs Omer Myers and son Junto visited Mrs Laura Gehr Ladies Aid Society will meet Thursday May 28 at St Pauls church

Mercersburg Millard Shank Mary Ankeney Sunnyside Mildred Geraldine Ebersoie Orville Ernst Roy Ebbersoie John Hull Clearspring Frank Omer Myers Junto Laura Gehr Ladies Aid Society St. Paul’s Church

Catholic Daughters Celebrate Twentieth Anniversary in Hagerstown

Court Hagerstown No. 273 Catholic Daughters of America marked twenty years with a reception for new members and installation of officers at Hotel Dagmar. Highlights included a dinner, floral decorations, speeches by dignitaries, and performances by a xylophone quartet.

Court Hagerstown No Catholc Daughters of America Hotel Dagmar Alberta R. Mobley JL Om. Wertz T. Dbd Reinhart Virginia Meyer Maryland Maybelle Henneberger Josh Bitner Kemp Kretzer Lester Rowe Miriam Everts Theophora Humelsine Sydney Cush- Wa Julia Warner M. C. Bloom Wm. P. Powers Mary Kelly William Shields Baltimore Nora C. Fleming Mary Shafer Jones Cumberland M. Buckley Margaret Buckler Overholt Thompson Chevy Chase Margaret Hartman Frederick Wissner Kennedy Genevieve Smith M. ©. Crilley Catherine V. Smith Mis. Winifred Sachs Hancock Mary T. Nehring M. €. Bloom Margaret Arnsparger Albera R. Mobley Stella Stouffer Monitor Lillian Hoover Sentinel Ethel Cover Nette R. Brown Myrtle Knott

Baltimore girl Kate Smith to sing on NBC Fred Allen show

Viola Smith of Baltimore formerly from Hagerstown and granddaughter of Aunt Mollie Smith gains notice for broadcasting as "Little Kate Smith" at age 14. She will perform on the NBC Fred Allen program tomorrow night.

Viola Smith Baltimore Hagerstown John Smith Mollie’ Smith Ster Kate Smith NBC Fred Allen

Student recital aids underprivileged children in city

A varied program by Clara Bol linger Stauffer piano students with Miriam Everts Studio of Dramatic Arts and Jean Spence Colonial School of Dance will be held in The Women's Club auditorium Thursday at 7 45 pm. No charge and a two silver offering at the door will support a vacation fund for disadvantaged youngsters. A large crowd is expected.

Clara Bollinger Stauffer Miriam Everts Studio of Dramatic Arts Jean Spence Colonial School of Dance Women’s Club

Wiss Raffensberger Makes Mr. Hamby

A wedding Saturday evening at 8 30 at the Raffensberger home joined Dorothy Raffensberger to Les ter C Hamby. Rev. Paul B Watlington officiated with family as witnesses and a dinner followed.

Wiss Raffensberger Mr. Hamby

Local Student Named Admiral at Frostburg Fraternity Election

William Byers of this city was elected lord admiral for the coming semester at the annual election of officers of Iota Alpha Sigma at State Teachers College Frostburg this week. Wilbur Hoppengardner of Hanover was elected chancellor Harold Hoover of Hagerstown exchequer Guy Cook of Hagerstown is one of this year’s graduates.

William Byers Iota Alpha Sigma

Anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Rus sell King

A party was held at South Street last night to honor the first wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Russell King. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Feigley Mrs Annie Shuck Mrs Raleigh Shupp Mr and Mrs Samuel King Mrs Henry Biter Mr and Mrs Lafayette Arnold Mr and Mrs Russell Bowers and many King Bowers and Arnold relatives and friends.

Ror Bowers South Street Russell King Fred Feigley Annie Shuck Raleigh Shupp Samuel King Henry Biter Lafayette Arnold Russell Bowers Virginia Biser Bettie Arnold Margaret King Donald Albert Robert Bowers Richard and Harman Bowers Edoward Nicewander Sherman Baker Ernest Preston Bowers John Biser Junior Arnold

Arts and Letters Club tours historic homes in county

The final Arts and Letters Club meeting included a tour of historical homes in Washington County. Sites visited were Mount Prospect, Stafford Hall, Montpelier, Jacques Manor, Woodland, St. James and Springfield with a stop at Malt Stone on the Potomac where Mrs. Frank W Milsh Jr served tea. Julia Cushwa, newly elected president, will lead next year with programs focusing on the Modern Trend.

Arts and Letters Club Washington County Mount Prospect Stafford Hall Montepelier Jacques Manor Woodland St. James Springfield Maltstone-on-the-Potomac Frank W Mlsh Julia Cushwa

Catherine Elizabeth Aumen to Wed John G. Ernst Jr

Miss Catherine Elizabeth Aumen, daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Aumen of 32 Coffman avenue, to wed John G Ernst Jr son of Mr and Mrs J Gilbert Ernst of 665 Highland Way. The wedding is planned for early June.

John H. Aumen Coffman Avenue Catherine Elizabeth John G. Ernst, Jr J. Gilbert Ernst Highland Way

Party At School Tomorrow Night

Funds from a card party and festival at Halfway school tomorrow night go to defray expenses for an all day school picnic at City Park the first week in June. Parents and children are invited. Games for children bridge and five hundred for adults. Mrs. Fern Race is general chairman. Velva Stouffer Beauty Shop. Careel or Rinnglet Permanents 16 W Wil Blvd Ph 1665-By Adv.

Halfway School Fern Race Velva Stouffer Careel Or Rinnglet Permanents W. Wil. Blvd Adv

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