Thanksgiving social notes from Williamsport and area
A long list of local students, families and residents spend Thanksgiving and holidays visiting relatives in Williamsport Hagerstown Baltimore Lancaster York and nearby towns. The notes mention Cor nell Hood College Beaver College Towson St Hilda's Hall and Gettysburg College students guests and travelers including Miss Barbara Beard Miss Martha Beard Jane Steffey Edna McKnight and many others. Several families welcome relatives from Philadelphia Baltimore Waynesboro and Frederick with visits at homes and small gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha. Beard
Philadelphia
Barbara Beard
Beaver College
Williamsport
Six couples wed in city during Thanksgiving holiday
Six couples from Hagerstown and surrounding areas tied the knot over the Thanksgiving holiday in the city. The pairs include Earl M. McCarty, 22, of Charles Town W Va, with Lilly E. Cain, 18, Summit Point W Va, and Asher M. Artman, 21, Berwick Pa, with Naomi E. Bogart, 20, Bloomsburg Pa. Other couples listed are Wm J. Spangler, 21, Chambersburg, with Ina Ruth Fortney, 28, Waynesboro. Joseph Marlow, 28, and Value Stocksdale, 27, both of the city. Lawrence T. Jennings, 21, and Edna M. Rutherford, 18, both of this city. Alvey W. Reid, 20, Gapland Md, with Mildred M. Hutzell, 20, Boonsboro. H Spielman Burns, 23, Germantown Md, with H Louise Young, 22, this city. John H. Needy, 22, Chariton, with Carrie R. Schnebly, 25, this city. Jos L. Dugan, 20, and Catherine E. B. Snyder, 16, both of Hedgesville WVa. Claude A. Metz, 18, and Alberta N. Lansman, 18, Lewistown Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Earl M
McCarty
Charles Town
Lilly E. "Cain
Summit “Point
Asher M. Artman
Berwick
Naomi “E
Chambersburg
Ina Ruth Fortney
Waynesboro
Joseph
Marlow
Stocksdale
Thig’ City
Lawrence T. Jennings
Edna
Dm. Rutherford
Alvey. W. Reid
Gapland
Mildred M. Hutzell
Boonsboro
Germantown
H. Louise Young
John. H. Needy
Chariton
Carrie R. Schnebly
Jos. L. Dugan
Catherine EB. Snyder
Hedgesville
Aww
Claude A. Metz
Alberta N. Lansman
Lewistown
Holiday Party at Hancock Home In Gettysburg Area
Mr and Mrs Howard Hancock hosted a Thanksgiving party at their 111 McComas street residence. Guests included Vincent Divine Rusger Hamburg Catherine Walter Strawsbaugh Edward Eichelberger Clara Jane Hancock Floyd Hancock Chester Semler Nelson Hancock Mary Strawsbaugh Clara Sayles Norman Jenkins Howard Strawsbaugh Ruth Eugene from Gettysburg Pennsylvania enjoyed dancing games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard ‘Hancock
McComas Street
Vincent Divine
Rusger
Hamburg
Catherine
Walter Strawsbaugh
Edward Eichelberger
Clara Jane Hancock
Floyd Hancock
Chester ‘Sémler
Nelson Hancock
Mary Strawsbaugh
Clara’ Sayles
Norman Jenkins
Howard Strawsbugh
Ruth
Eugene
Gettysburg
Mason family welcomes daughter at Washington county hospital
A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Augustine Mason at Washington county hospital. Margaret Kreider of Goucher College visits her mother Mrs Ammon Kreider on South Prospect. The Crafton and Blandy family spend Thanksgiving in Annapolis with Hiram Stanley. Julia Martin and Eloise Henson with Riley Henson attended a Lynchburg football game and a fraternity dance at Lynchburg College last night. David Byron of Detroit visits his parents Colonel and Mrs J C Byron on South Prospect. Elizabeth Kremer Frances Snavely and Laura Belle Kaylor of Beaver College are home for the holidays in Jankintown Pa. The Marpel and Capon Bridge trips, the Comer and Hood families in Luray, and Vedder family in Cleveland are noted as holiday travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustine Mason
South Prospect Street
Washington County Hospital
Julia Martin
Eloise Henson
Riley Henson
Lynchburg
Lynchburg College
Elizabeth Kremer
Frances Snavely
Laura Belle’ Kaylor
Beaver College
Jankintown
Black Velvet Frock Promoted for Luncheon Attire
Paris sponsors a smart black velvet afternoon frock designed for late luncheons and the tea hour. It features a fitted hipline with a flared peplum, feminine pleated cuffs, a flattering neckline with a white vestee frame, a conservative knee-length skirt, and a small soft velvet hat with a decorative motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bingo Social a Great Hadassah Event
Mrs M IL Dorian hosted Hadassah Chapter members for a bingo card social. Prizes went to several ladies as thirty six bingo sheets were donated to ship to Hadassah Hospital in Palestine. Refreshments were served. Mrs Andréw Highbarger hosted a separate card club gathering at Highland Way with prizes to Mrs T J Shomo and Mrs Walter Shadden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andréw Highbarger
Highland Way
T. J. Shomo
Walter Shadden
Robert Elliott
J. W. Taylor
Leonard Wilson
George Kahl
Charles Pruitt
Trinity Lutheran Church bazaar set for December 4 and 6
The church young women’s Sunday school class led by Mrs. J. F. Herman will host a Christmas bazaar in the church special rooms on Wednesday and Thursday December 4 and 6. A red and green color motif will emphasize the theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. F. Herman
Tigers Cardinals Red Sox and Senators Move Spring Camps
Among major league clubs changing training camps next spring are the Detroit Tigers the St Louis Cardinals the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Red Sox
Washington Senators
Blue Beard At Costume Party at 248 South Prospect Street
Mr and Mrs Roger Whipple hosted a costume party at their home on Wednesday evening November 27 with many guests. Prizes were awarded for the most beautiful costume to Mrs John Bower and for the most handsome makeup to William D Byron III. Lynn K Brugh Sr won for the most comic disguise as a pajama kid. The event featured a contract bridge session and a parade of creative outfits from guests including Marguerite Campbell Marie Slauson Valinda Willis Harvey Heyser and many others from the local social circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Whipple
Contract Bridge
South Prospect
John Bower
Willam D. Byron
Byron
Lynn K.brugh
Samuel Shafer
L. K
Brugh
L. K. Brugh
John Stonebraker
Willis Altenderfer
Norman B. Scott
Rolland Bower
Marshall Wilson
Kenneth Bonner
William, D. Byron
Wiliam P. Lane, Jr
Peregrine Wroth
Adrian Onderdonk
St. James
Montross Metal Casket Company Eyes City Locate
A $500000 Montross Metal Casket Company prospectus planned site in the city. The John S Lemon home in Williamsport was ransacked but nothing was missing. The city and county school enroll 9478 pupils with Hagerstown male high at 190 and female high at 195. C A Gaylor won six turkeys six ducks and a chicken in a Williamsport shooting match. Anita Day Wolfinger and Edna Donaldson of Smithsburg hiked 17 miles on Thanksgiving Day. The Martineburg Y M C A quint defeated the Alsatia Club 15 to 5 at Enterprise Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montross Metal Casket Company
Hagerstown
C. A. Gaylor
Williamsport
Anita
Day Wolfinger
Edna Donaldson
Smithsburg
Alsatia Club
Enterprise Hall
St John’s College Eleven stars from Hagerstown area
D Lee Staley LeRoy McCardell and Elmer Jackson, all Hagers towners, starred on St John’s College Eleven. Harvey H Finfrock bought the David H Nigh farm of 157 acres on Leitersburg Pike for 11500 dollars. Elsie Anna Bentz Knode engaged to Clarence C Startzman. wedding planned December 14. Master William Roulette, son of Mr and Mrs Wm A Roulette, marked his third birthday. Rev Dr S W Owen received a purse of 425 dollars on the 35th anniversary of his pastorate at St John’s Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Lee Staley
LeRoy McCardell
Elmer Jackson
Harvey H.finfrock
David H. Nigh
Leitersburg Pike
William Roulette
Wm. A. Roulette
S. W. Owen
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Alsatia Stag Party Set for Monday in Tooms Club
An Alsatia club stag party will be held Monday night December 2 in the Alsatia club Tooms. A special program has been arranged and a turkey will be given to a lucky attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tooms
Turkey
Church Social At Lehman Home Downsville
The Manor Downsville B Y P D held a social at Mr. and Mrs Edward Lehman home Friday evening in Downsville. Attendees included Ruth Retcher Ruth Long Sylvia McElroy Melk Long Blanche Long Midrea Thomas Hattie Cline Ruth Lytton Edna Valentine Blanche Highbarger Frances Lytton Pauline Lytton Martha Cline Pauline Vaertine Dora Lee Lytton Mildred Lotman Howard Reichard Harry Highbarger Walter Thomas Charles Lytton Raymond Long JohnThomas Charles Lehman Harold Thomas Raymond Thomas William Lytton Jacob Thomas and Mr and Mrs Charles Lehman. A very enjoyable evening was spent after which refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downsville
Edward
Lehman
Ruth Retcher
Ruth Long
Sylvia McElroy
Melk Long
Blanche’.Long
Midrea Thomas
Hattie Cline
Ruth Lytton
Edna Valentine
Blanche Highbarger
Frances Lytton
Pauine Lytton
Martha. Cline
Pauline Vaertine
Dora Lee Lytton
Mildred Lotman
Howard Reichard
Harry Highbarger
Walter Thomas
Charles Lytton
Raymond Long
John Thoma
Charles ‘Lehman
Harold ‘Thomas
Raymond Thomas
William Lytton
Jacob Thomas
Charles Lehman
Thanksgiving Moving Party Attended by Local Residents
On Thanksgiving Day Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rook hosted a moving party with a fine dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Shank, Mr. and Mrs. George Teach and family, Charles Knoope, Leonard Gearhart, Mrs. Emma Teach, Mrs. Ernest Hyde and children Jacob Teach and Clarence Teach, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howell, Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Reichard and family, and William Teach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Rook
Elmer,Shank
George Teach
Charles Knoope
Leonard Gearhart
Emma. Teach
Ernest ‘Hyde
Jacob Teach
Clarence . Teach
Charles’ Howell
Dewitt Reichard
William Teach
Musical at Moller Works Honors Floyd Sherman
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs M P Moller announce a musical at the Moller Organ Works studio Thursday evening December 5 at eight o clock in honor of Floyd Sherman of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Moller
M. P. ‘Moller
Floyd Sherman
New York
Miss Virginia Keller Visits New York City
Miss Virginia Keller of The Terrace is spending several days in New York City, visiting notable sites and attending social events during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cost
Toledo, O
Virginia Keller
Terrace
New York City
Local Couple Wed Yesterday at Christ Reformed Church
A wedding solemnized Thursday morning at nine o'clock united Miss Louise Young and Spillman Burns at Christ Reformed Church. Rev. Dr. Conrad Clever officiated. The bride wore brown chiffon with matching accessories and carried yellow bridal roses. Attendant was Miss Catherine Young in black chiffon with yellow chrysanthemums. Best man was Frederick Dollersberg of Towson, Md. Mrs Burns, a graduate of Hagerstown High School class of 1925 and Maryland State Normal School, has taught at Howard Street School. Burns, a 1927 Maryland State Normal School graduate, is an instructor in industrial arts at Hagerstown High School. The couple will reside at 301 Summit Avenue after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Reformed ‘Church
Louise Young
Spillman ‘Burns
Conrad Clever
Howard. E. Young
S. Toses
Young
Catherine
Frederick Dollersberg
Towson
Regina
Feigley
Lohengrin
Burns
Summit Avenue
Migs Downs Visiting Mitchell Avenue Family
Miss Mary Louise Downs of Wil-mamsport is spending the week with Mr and Mrs Norman Myers on Mitchell Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Drury
Salem Avenue
A. G. Muth
Baltimore
Dorothy Jean Carryer
Hancock
Mrs. H. L. Rinehart
Reynolds Avenue
Migs
Mary
Louise’ Downs
Wil- Mamsport
Norman Myers
Mitchell Avenue
Pope's Beauty Parlor Ad for Perm Waves on Locust
An old classified ad promotes Pope's Beauty Parlor at 229 N Locust St offering permanent waves for six dollars and a contact phone number ending in 76W. The snippet reflects a compact urban ad from a historical newspaper page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope's Beauty Parlor
Locust’ St
Thanksgiving dance at F Head Country Club exceeds in turnout
About eighty couples attended the annual Thanksgiving event at the F Head Country Club. The ballroom glowed with mums and two open fires creating a holiday mood. Dancing lasted until one with George Buy era providing music. organizers called it one of the club’s most successful affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Buyera
Homemakers Club Meeting Notes At Mrs Wolfinger Home
Mrs C I Wolfinger and J M Geiser with Mrs Ralph Murre hosted the Homemakers Club Tuesday noon at Mrs Wolfinger's home. Social committee arranged an entertaining program followed by refreshments. The club adjourned after December meeting at Mrs John Phettypl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Wolfinger
J M Geiser
Ralph. Murre
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Orville Beachley
Cornell
A. Richard
Harry L. Harsh
Jane Steffey
Hood College
Edna _ McKnight
Aubury,Néb
Keedysville
Jacob Eavey
Mary" Frances Saum
Mildred Saum
Janice Summers
Lancaster
Lucille
Mumma
Ler
Mulberry Avenue
W. S. Green
Cearfoss
Miami
Missey
Dorothy Bollinger
Lena Powell
Helen Widmyer
Jeanne Weller
Maryland State Normal School
B. N. Cummings
Lillian. Tinker
M. R. Tabler
Miss Tabler
Luther Palmer
Knessley Apartments
Louise Brumbaugh
Barington
Harrisburg
Edward Brumbaugh
State Line
Emma Strole
Charles F. Strole
Oak Hill Avenue
Strole
Ray Espey
Trinidad
Col
Charles L. Mullen
Frederick
Dr. Mullen
Hubert Mullen
David W. Byron
Joseph C. Byron
Mr. Byron
The
Detrot Free Press
Stanley Owings
York, Pa
Edward Mathias
Brown Avenue
Laura Belle Kaylor
Potomac Street
Kaylor
Mercia Miller
J.M. Miller
Wiliamsport
Earl V. Thorne
Washington
Margaret Reininger
C. E. Reininger
East Franklin Street
R. E. Shaffer
Martinsburg
W. Va
Harry G. Maugans, Sr
Marbern Road
J. B. Ground
Mt. Pleasant
Ruth Seibert
Clearspring
Dorthy Jane
Spickler
Western Pike
Alexander Marie Green
Harriet
Noel
Broadway
Joseph Mann
Minster
Harry M. Crawbaugh
Levi Bitler
Gettysburg College
George Gelbach
Elizabeth Flook
Lebanon Valley College
Cyrus Flook
This City
George Knode
Atlantic City
Elizabeth Purdum
Hyattsville
Frank Myera
Lawrence Spessard
North Canyon ‘Avenue
Wheeling, W. Va
Glendora Downs
Hamilton Boulevard
T. Mentzer
Wilmington, del
C. Titus. Mentzer
North Mulberry Street
A. A. Ankeney
West Washington Street
Roger Clipp
Woodside
L. L
Mr. Clipp
Mrs
W. H. Clipp
Helen H
Ethel H. Hoffman
Joseph K. Hoffman
South Potomac Street
Washington, D. C
Rossdhue Castle
Braemer Forest
C. C. Calhoun
Jeanette Kaylor
St. Hilda's Hall
Mrs. H. W. Kaylor
North Potomac Street
Carrie Tolliver
Gloucester, Va
Lillian Williamson
Parkersburg
Julia Coltz
Hanover
Irans
Ernst and Family
Carlisle
J. L. Mullendore
Livin Avenue
Merle Kaetzel
Washington and Lee University
R. D. Kaetzel
East
Antietam Street
Elizabeth Nicely
Catherine Nicely
Lois Helm
Virginia Morin
Eleanor Warbaugh
Margaret White
Maryland
State Normal School
Henry Nelkirk
8S. O. Nelkirk
Virginia Avenue
Paul Barnhart
Lebanon Valley
Colgee
Annville
Mrs. H
Elizabeth Loy
Irvin Avenue
Charlotte Dietrich
Elizabeth Irwin
East Antietam Street
Mrs. Russell Campbell
Harrisonburg, Va
Mr. Campbel
S. K. Campbell
Calvert Apartments
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Smithsaburg Community House
Chicago
Illinois
Chicano
Englewood
Central Tima
Tennays- Tania BM
ALL Steel
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mr. and
Mrs. Hancock
Margaret Kreider
Goucher College
Ammon Kreider
H.C. Crafton
Blandy
Annapolis
Hiram Stanley
David Byron
Detroit, Mich
Colonel
J. C. Byron
A. H. Marpel
W. L. Marpel
Capon Bridge
Edward Comer
Guilford Avenue
Otis Hood
Familly
Luray
Chic
Hadassah Chapter
Meet
Entertains Club
Blue Beard
John S
Lemon
Wil‘Hamsport
de Yonne
Narcisse
Bettie
Black
Jasmin
Mall
Christynes
Fanny
Lehman Home
Spillman
Episcopal ‘Church
Quested
Temple
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