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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1934

Page

1

Delegates to Attend State Convention by Maryland PTA

The Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers opens its nineteenth annual convention at Havre de Grace Methodist Church tomorrow at 9 30. National PTA representatives include Mrs Arthur C Watkins educational secretary and Mrs J K Pettengill first vice president. Delegates from Hagerstown and Washington County attend, including Mrs Milt D Moore and others from Broadway Wayside and other associations.

Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers Havre de Grace Methodist Church Parent-Teacher Association Arthur C. Watkins J.K. Pettengill A. “H. Reeves International Home and School National Con Press State Board of Managers H. Ross Coppage Hagerstown Washington County Milt D. Moore Maryland Congress A. V. Hart Broadway Wayside P. T L. V. Crist Burrey Association J. Sylvester Gower

Reception Honoring Edgar Fetcd and Byron Guests

Senator and Mrs William D Byron hosted a large Saturday afternoon reception for Mr and Mrs James Edgar and Mr and Mrs 5 Tidd Byron. Six stood in the receiving line with Mrs Adrian Onderdonk and others assisting in serving. Yesterday Mr Frank Miah Jr hosted a noon party for the same Edgar couple and for Miss Barbara Boss of Washington.

William. D. Byron James Edgar Tidd Byron Byron Adrian H. Onderdonk Frank Mish, Jr W. Preston Lane, Jr John Caspar Virginia Caruiichiel W. P. Duvall Walton L. H. Oxborne Robert Campbell Joseph Byron Frank Miah, Jr Edgar Barbara Boss Washington

Williamsport Alumni Dance Scheduled November 20

The Williamsport Alumni Association will hold a semiformal Thanksgiving dance on November 20 in the high school auditorium. Joe Stevens and his Frederick orchestra will provide music from nine to twelve. Alumni members and their friends are invited to attend, with college students expected to participate during the holiday.

Williamsport High Weboot Auditorium Joe Stevens Frederick

Masked Party Held By Bowling League

The Sunday School Bowling League held a masked party Friday night in Western Enterprise fire Ball. The evening was spent in playing games and dancing. Mu nfe was furnished by the West End Ramblers. Prizes were won for the best cos tumes by Helen Gerhart, Thelma Williamson, Lois Lum, Marie Hart man and Rodger Miller. Refresh ments were served at a late hour.

Western Enterprise Munfe West End Ramblers Helen Gerhart Thelma Williamson Lois Lum Marie Hartman Rodger Miller

Local Personal Notes From Baltimore Area

A string of social updates lists visits and travels of Baltimore residents and guests. Jimmy Martin recovering well after surgery at Union Memorial Hospital is noted as much improved. Numerous visits span from Washington, DC to Martinsburg, Huntington and Annapolis with extended visits to family homes, theaters, and university games.

Jimmy Martin Corbett Street Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore

Play Opening Is Tomorrow Knights Present A Bird In a Cage

Charles George wrote A Bird In a Cage and the Knights of Columbus present it in the Women's Club auditorium. Dress rehearsals yesterday hinted at a splendid performance with Amos Harper directing. Final rehearsals run today before shows Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Star Billy Freeze leads a cast of a dozen or more in a tale of inlaws wealth and a wife pursuing film stardom.

Charles George Knights of Columbus Amos Harper Women’s Club Billy Freeze

Comfy Leggings Pattern Ad From Hagerstown Mail

An old fashion pattern advert promotes comfy leggings for children with suspender straps to prevent sagging. It notes moisture shedding fabrics, multiple sizes, and 15 cents pattern price plus instructions to mail name address and pattern number to the Hagerstown Mail Fashion Dept in New York.

Daily Mail Peerlesa fAantons Fashion Dept Hagerstown Mail Fifth Ave New York City

Miss Sheiss and Mr Shearer wed in Ringgold ceremony

Miss Mary Marguerite Sheiss daughter of Mr and Mrs Barry G Sheise Ringgold and Ralph J Shearer son of Mr and Mrs H T Shearer Waynesboro were married on Saturday evening Nov 17 at the parsonage of the First Brethren Church officiated by Rev Frank Coleman Jr The bride wore sphere blue crepe and black accessories No attendants. Sheiss a Smithsburg High School 1932 graduate attended Waynesboro Business College Shearer a Waynesboro High School 1933 graduate and machinist at Landis Tool Company Waynesboro The couple will live at the bride's parents home in Ringgold.

Mary Marguerite Sheiss Barry G. Sheise Ringgold Ralph J. Shearer H. T. Shearer Waynesboro First Brethren Church Frank Coleman, Jr Shearer Smithsburg High School Waynesboro Business College Waynesboro High School Ie Landis Tool Company

Roy Huber and Margaret Croot Wed in Chambersburg

Roy T. Huber son of the sheriff and Mrs L H Huber of Chambersburg and Miss Margaret E Croot near Erie Pa were united in marriage on Thursday in this city. The ceremony was by Rev F Berry Phimmer pastor of St Pauls United Brethren church. The couple will reside at the bridegroom’s parents home. Mr Huber is a turnkey at the county jail.

Roy T. Huber L. H. Huber Chambersburg Margaret E. Croot Erie Wilson College F. Berry Phimmer St. Paul's

Confirmation Held At St Marys Catholic Church

Confirmation was held yesterday morning at St Marys Catholic Church after mass. The Rt Rev Bishop John T McNamara of St Gregorys Washington officiated. There were 214 children and 37 adults in the class with special choir music. Miss Theophora Humelaine and Irvin Heleine were soloists.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church John T. McNamara St. Gregory’s Church Washington Theophora Humelaine Irvin Héeleine

Mrs. Tabler Hosts Luncheon and Shower for Mrs. Jacques

Mrs. Homer E. Tabler of Hancock entertained at a luncheon and kitchen shower Saturday in honor of Mrs. Pierre DuBrutz Jacques, following her recent marriage to Mrs. Jacques. Guests included Mrs. Wilson Riley Daniels and numerous local ladies from Martinsburg Cumberland and Berkeley Springs.

Homer E. Tabler Hancock Ihowot Pierre DuBrutz Jacques Betty Ripple Berkeley Springs W. Va Tabler Jacques Wilson Riley Daniels Regina Exline Mary Ann Cahill Catherines Jenkins James Taliaferro Bridges Robert McCandlish Robert Bridges

My Beauty Hint Stage Actress Advice

A stage actress advises brushing hair twice daily for at least ten minutes. Brush upward toward the crown to promote shine and scalp health, noting this simple grooming tip can support a polished onstage appearance.

Paris Party Marks 22nd Birthday of Princess Mdivani

Princess Mdivani hosted an all night luxury celebration at a Paris hotel for her twenty second birthday. The lavish affair cost about ten thousand dollars and drew guests bearing titles from prince to baronet, including former Barbara Hutton who is known as Barbara Woolworth Hutton.

Mdivani Alex Mdivani Barbara Hutton Woolworth Millions Paris

Enjoyable Hunt and Italian Supper in Sharpsburg

The Christian Endeavor Society of the Reformed Church in Sharpsburg held a scavenger hunt last week. Afterward, attendees gathered at the Town Hall for an Italian spaghetti supper. Guests included Mr and Mrs Orville Myers, Mr and Mrs J W Dorsey, Mr and Mrs Howell Davis, Mr and Mrs Fred Remsburg, Mrs Charles Long, Mrs Edward Bender, Mrs Melvin Royer, Martha Gross, Albina Benner, Martha Churchey, Margaret Howard, Mary Gray, Mabel Chapman, Helen Howard, Mary Thomas, Edwin Mumma, Charles Roulette, Harry Highberger, Paul Roulette, Raymond Showe, Earl Roulette, Wilmer Mumma, Frank Roulette, and Calvin Mumma.

Christian Endeavor Society of the Reformed Church Sharpsburg Orville Myers J. W. Dorsey Howell Davis Fred Remsburg Charles Long Edward Bender Melvin Royer Martha Gross Albina Benner Martha Churchey Margaret Howard Mary Gray Mabel Chapman Helen Howard Mary Thomas Edwin Mumma Charles Roulette Harry Highberger Paul Roulette Raymond Showe Earl Roulette Wilmer Mumma Frank Roulette Calvin Mumma

Miss Harp Bride of Austin Feaga

Leslie Fasnacht of 410 South Potomac announces the marriage of his niece Josephine Harp to Austin Feaga son of Mr and Mrs L E B Feaga of Lime Kiln Maryland. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Royal A Rice at the Fairfax Virginia Methodist Church on Friday October 12 at 1130 in the morning. Mrs Feaga is a 1930 graduate of Hagerstown High School and Mr Feaga is a 1930 Frederick High School graduate employed by Potomac Edison Company in Frederick. They will reside at the bride's home for the present.

Leslie Fasnacht South Potomac Street Josephine Harp Austin Feaga L. EB. Feaga Lime Kiln Royal A. Rice Methodist Fairfax Feaga Hagerstown High School Frederick High School Potomac Edison Company Frederick

Arts and Letters Club Meeting This Afternoon

The semi monthly Arts and Letters Club will meet at the Women's Club this afternoon. A luncheon is planned at 1 30 o clock preceding the meeting.

Arts and Letters Club Women's Club

Marriages Listed For Several Pennsylvania Residents

A list of engaged or married couples appears, naming pairs and their home towns such as Carlisle, Mt. Joy, Thurmont, and Hagerstown. Ages range from 18 to 43, with partners from Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, Georgia, and Connecticut. The records reflect local residents including Carlisle, Mt. Lena, Milton, Penbrook, Steelton, and Ringgold among others.

Glenn ©. Smith Elsie V. Masser Thurmont Robert 0. Houser Bridgeport Conn Thelma Coates Steelton Russell A. Albright Penbrook Edna Bratton Newport Douglas B. Kendrick Atlanta Cleveland Ohio L. Colbert Elizabeth Carmel Hagerstown Charles E. Harp Myersville Frances Shank Keedysville Edgar Miller Esther I. Kimmel West Fairview

Marriage of Louise Murray to Gilbert Winters announced

Mr and Mrs William Murray of 62 West Side Avenue announce the marriage of their daughter Louise to Gilbert A Winters son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Winters of 609 South Fotomac Street. The ceremony was held Saturday November 17 at the First Brethren parsonage with Rev Frank G Coleman officiating. The couple will reside at 30 Potomac Street South after a brief honeymoon.

William Murray West Side Avenue Louise Gilbert A. Winters Elmer Winters South Fotomac Street First Brethren Frank G. Coleman South Potomac Street

Teacher Wed On Saturday in Harrisonburg Virginia

A wedding of interest to Hagerstown took place in Harrisonburg Virginia on Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock Miss Janet Funkhouser daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Funkhouser of Harrisonburg became the bride of John Thomas Ellis of Southampton England The ceremony was at Harrisonburg Presbyterian Church Reverend Parks W Wilson officiating The bride wore royal blue velvet with a yellow chrysanthemum bouquet The groom attended by Clete Baum best man Ushers Gilbert Price and John Young The reception followed at Masoncrest The couple left for New York and on to England to start their life together Out of town guests included Walter Ellis Hazleton Miss Flossie Baum and others from Baltimore Cambridge and Williamsport

Hagerstown Harrisonburg Janet Funkhouser Charles Funkhouser John Thomas Ellis Southampton England Harrisonburg Presbyterian Church Parks W.wilson Lois Funkhouser Cambridge Mass Clete’ Baum Hazleton Gilbert Price Methyr Tydfil South Wales John Young Batimore Louise Short J. Ott Funkhouser T. Albert Newton Webb Durham LeGrange

Auxiliary Band Plans Next Year Initiatives Draw Large Interest

The Ha serstown Y M C A announces plans for an auxiliary band to form next year due to many applications for junior band membership. The Junior Band will present winter concerts at the Maryland Theatre starting next Sunday afternoon November 25 with a new program of overtures waltzes and solos. Donald Fiery and Victor Wills aged 12 will conduct in several numbers. Admission is free and the public is invited.

Haserstown Edwin C. Partridge Maryland Theatre Partridge Donald Fiery Victor Wills

Long Arm of Police Nabs Two Montgomery Men

John Brider age 24 and Alvin Mapp 42 of Montgomery Alabama faced petit larceny charges after trying to sell two overcoats to Frank Wacksman a pawnshop proprietor in Cincinnati. The coats were stolen from Wacksman's store.

Cincinnati John Brider Alvin Mapp Montgomery Ala Frank Wacksman Dickering Wachkaman Petit

Unethical letters spark demand for real names in Brainerd column

Betty Brainerd column reprints a reader’s apology after a letter signed Boodle Mel claimed by another. The writer demands all contributors sign real names and addresses with a chosen pseudonym to stop misuse. Advice on overcoming self-consciousness urges natural behavior and self-confidence.

Boodle B. Hythe Betty Brainerd

Girl Scouts Aid Red Cross Drive

Twenty Girl Scouts assisted in a county drive to recruit Red Cross members. Teachers at Antietam Street School and staff at R. M. Hays and Bros. are full members. Dues may be left at Red Cross headquarters 12 E Washington St Chamber of Commerce Bentz and Dunn OC Plery 400 W Washington St and Smiths Pharmacy Washington Square.

Red Cross Antietam Street R. M. Hays and Bros E. Washington Street Chamber of Commerce Bentz and Dunn W. Washington Smith's Pharmacy Washington Square

Women’s Club to Hold Luncheon on November 21

The Literary Section will hold its monthly luncheon on Wednesday November 21 at 12 15 PM. Miss Louise Porter will discuss Modern Pottery and Miss Stella Seibert will share experiences in South America. Reservations are urged at once.

Women’s Club Louise Porter Stella Seibert South America

Cheap Oil Burner Invented Sweeping the Country

United Factories of Kansas City Missouri offer a no cost sample oil burner patent claim. Demonstrators and order takers wanted to promote the new device which slips into any stove or furnace and claims low fuel costs. A 30 day free trial is offered to interested individuals nationwide. Local applicants are invited to send a postcard to learn how to earn money.

United Factories Exchange Kansas City

Entertains Class At Maugansville

Mrs Maude Lindsay hosted the Philathea Sundry School class of the Church of the Brethren at her home in Maugansville. The social committee Ada Hammond Pearl Lowman Rachael Hiller and Williette Condon planned the event with fall decorations. Delicieux refreshments were served to thirty six members and fourteen visitors.

Maude Lindsay Maugansville Church of the Brethren Ada Hammond Pearl Lowman Rachael Hiller Williette Condon

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