Social and Personal Notes From Washington and Nearby
Mrs Leroy T Vernon of Washington visits daughter Mrs Frank W Mish Jr at Mandatone on the Potomac. Miss Margaretta Robb of Huntingdon Pa visits sister Mrs Roy Reichard in South Potomac street. Mr and Mrs F C Cordell and son Numbersburg with Mrs Grace Eitke of Cleveland were guests of Daniel Holland for dinner. Clever Reynolds, 528 West Church, patient at Baltimore Eye Hospital, improving. Misses Carrie and Rae Grimm of Ceartess spend weekend in Red Lion visiting sister Mrs C C Gabriel. Miss Forrest Smiths bate visits friend Miss Alice Filler Cumberland for Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs Clarence Gilbert and daughter Dorothy and Mrs Marion Scholl return to Merchantville N J after holidays with Mr and Mrs Hubert Moats. Mrs Henry C Foster, former patient at Washington County Hospital, returns home improved. Ming La Zente of Thurmont and Henry Schouler of Frederick weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Winebrenner. Mrs Winkie Gilbert returns to Smithsburg after visiting daughter Mrs Hubert Moats. Mrs Margaret Kreider leaves for Philadelphia to attend school after Thanksgiving at home South Prospect Street. Mr and Mrs W E Shaw of Baltimore return home after visiting Mr and Mrs Roy Colbret and family Pinesburg. Miss Ardath Martin county hours demonstration agent leaves for Belle Platina Ia for vacation. Mrs Edward Rakle returns to Baltimore after Thanksgiving with Mrs Albert Shilling Furkstown.
Elks Plan December 28 Ball at The Chit
The Elks Club dance committee set December 28 for the Prosperity Ball to be held at The Chit. Further arrangements will be announced later. Committee members include Maurice Domenici Jr Douglas A Fletcher Jamon Creelman Dr Hubert L Porterfield and Reymond W Parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks’ Club
Maurice, Domenici
Douglas A. Fletcher
Jamon
Creelman
Hubert L. Porterfield
Reymond W. Parks
Galli-Curci Concert At St John’s Lutheran Auditorium
A large crowd from valley plans to attend the Galli-Curci concert at St John’s Lutheran auditorium Friday evening December 2. Students and music clubs from Pennyfall Wilton College Hood College Mercersburg Academy Shepherd College Shippensburg Normal School and nearby high schools show strong ticket demand. Homer Samuels and Raymond Williams will accompany with piano and flute, and the show starts at 8 30 with tickets available at Shenk’s music store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galli-Curci
St. John’s Lutheran
Pennyfall
Wilton College
Hood College
Mercersburg Academy
Shepherd College
Shippensburg Normal School
Clubwomen To Hear Lecture Tomorrow
Members of the Current Events Club and Women's Club will hear the second lecture in a series tomorrow afternoon at the Women's Club. Mrs John Howard of Washington will address the gathering. Gentlemen are invited. The talk at 3 15 o clock is expected to cover the recent presidential election and Washington attitude, with insights into national issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Current
Women's Club
Women’s Club
John Howard
Washington
Mrs Cameron Elgin Hosts Birthday Party At East Antietam Street
Social notes report Mrs. Cameron Elgin hosting friends at 222 East Antietam Street for her husband’s birthday with cards and prizes awarded to Mrs. Helen Stine Mrs. Ira Miller Clarence Marke and Chester Stine Mr Elgin receiving gifts. Also listed are a surprise dinner honoring the fifty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Schildknecht with many guests from nearby towns and states and the Maryland 29th Division Association prep for a Baltimore armory gathering plus revival services led by Hiram E. Davis at Hag erstown High School changing to Union Chapel Corbett Street beginning December 4 with nightly 7 30 services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Elgin
East Antietam Street
Helen Stine
Ira Miller
Clarence Marke
Chester Stine
Elgin
C. M. Lady
Beaver Creek
Josiah, Schildknecht
Josiah M. Schildknecht
Boonsboro
Mae and
James
Jacob Warrenfeltz
Wolfsville
Charles B
Ruth Snieling
Tilkhmanton
Lloyd Clark
Myersville
Hiram E. Davis
Hagerstown High School
Corbett Street Union Chapel
Pa Botanist Lectures At Club Meeting
Dr Ear nest M Gross Pennsylvania state botanist gave an illustrated talk to the Hagerstown Garden Club at Maidstone on the Potomac home of Mrs Frank W Mish Jr The lecture covered Pennsylvania wild flowers and their Maryland counterparts with slides and legends The business meeting led by Mrs Thomas H Hardinge set December 17 for the wreath sale with conservation rules and Baltimore display plans Tea followed hosted by Mrs Leroy T Vernon Chrysanthemums provided color in the decorations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest M. Gross
Pennsylvania
Hagerstown Garden Club
Maidstone-on-the- Potomac
Frank W. Mish, Jr
Gress
Maryland
Thomas H. Hardinge
Maryland Federation of Garden Clubs
Baltimore
Leroy T. Vernon
Washington
Mrs. Mish
Oyster Supper by Zion Reformed Church Class
An oyster supper was held last evening in the Zion Reformed Church basement by the John Spangler Kiefer Men's Bible Class. Fifty five members attended and a business meeting followed with officer reports read and a new slate elected. Dinner is planned for Tuesday evening December 6 served by the Service Workers to promote fellowship among men of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Reformed Church
A. W. Tyler
Wiliam B. Hicks
Charles ©. Reeder
George D. Albert
Arthur Garver
Fool K H. Byers
G. B. Middlekauff
William C. Spielman
Scott R. Wagner
Russell Hicks
Milton D. Moore
Walter W Esmer Honored By Friends At Birthday Party
A surprise party gathered at Graycroft near Boonsboro to celebrate Walter W Esmer’s birthday. Friends from Waynesboro included E R Stitely D G H Lesher Daniel Oller Seymour Ruthrauff Lydia Ruthrauff Ira Wingert Hubert Bock Grace Martin Elizabeth R Bowers Ruth Feigley Sallie Poffenberger and others for music games and burlesque fortune telling with prizes for naming the day hour and year of birth Elmer. Also marriage news: Mac Ludy and J Lloyd Clark wed in Neffsville Pa on November 12. Evelyn Fritz hosted dinner at the Chinese Restaurant and Maryland Theatre with Hattie White Helen Bater Katherine McGraw Gladys Duftey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Walter Esmer
Graycroft
Boonsboro
E. R. Stitely
D. G. H. Lesher
Daniel Oller
Seymour Ruthrauff
Gertrude Ruthrauff
Ira Wingert
Hubert Bock
Lydia Reddig
Elsie Beard
Waynesboro
Grace Martin
Elizabeth R. Bowers
Ruth Feigley
Sallie B. Poffenberger
Elmer
Evelyn Fritz
Maryland Theatre
Sal ly Hilera's Latest Tennis Gear For Winter South
Sal ly Hilera unveils a new feminine tennis apparel item aimed at southern climates for winter use. The gadget-like garment promises improved comfort and performance in cooler conditions for players in warmer regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Hilera
Forest Acres Play Delights Williamsport Audience
A full house at the Knights of Eythias hall in Williamsport saw Methodist church youths present Forest Acres a three act comedy by Fannie Barnett Linsky. Cast included Lula Brant Jane Steffey Ruth Settles Warren Seymour William Jiall Corinne Myers Abner Hall John Corby Catherine Downs Rachael Stenger Howard Grove Ella Mae Ditlow Evelyn Seymour. Directed by Mrs J G Stelley with aides Maurice Snyder William Hall Howard Grove and Blanche Brant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Eythias Hall
Williamsport
Methodist Church
Forest Acres
Fannie Barnett Linsky
Lula Brant
Jane Steffey
Ruth Settles
Warren Seymour
William Jiall
Corinne Myers
Abner Hall
John Corby
Catherine Downs
Keedysville Club Elects Honors and Plans Help
The Woman's Club of Keedysville met at Mrs. Martha Line's home. Emma Burter chaired as president, H K Zimmerman as secretary, and officers were elected. The group reviewed the year with a $91 treasury, voted support for Red Cross weekly aid, and a $5 donation to the Washington County Welfare Fund. A Christmas display and party were scheduled, with officers named and guests listed. The Livingston Circle of the First Baptist Church to meet December 2 at 7:30 PM. ERADICATION Washington Nov 29 shows bovine tuberculosis nearly eradicated in Ohio Wisconsin Idaho North Dakota per J R Mohler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club of
Keedysville
Martha Line
Emma Burter
H. K. Zimmerman
Bertha PoMenderssz
Red Cross
Grimm
Pearl Poffenberger
Washington County Welfare Fund
Emma Burber
C. B. Taylor
I. K. Zimmerman
Millard Kefauver
Ralph Taylor
Bina Baker
Lloyd Fisher
George Wyand
Mary
Julia
Livingston
First Baptist Church
W A. Ritter
West
Howard Street
Washington
Ohio
Wisconsin
Idaho
North Dakota
J. R. Mohler
Bureau of Animal Industry
Hyde
Maker
Water Colors On Exhibition at Washington County Museum
A group of twenty five water colors by Royal Society of British Artists will be shown at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts from December 1 to December 22 in the south gallery. The Royal Society, founded in 1823, is noted for traditional English landscapes and nature scenes. The exhibition is circulated by the American Federation of Arts, with two additional December displays to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Society of British Artists
Washington County Museum
James McNeil Whistler
Royal Society
England
France
American Federation of Arts
National
Organization For the Cultivation of the Arts
Washington, D. C
Accessories as Presents in Fashion News
New York fashion reports a shift toward accessories shaping the season. Copper silver and wood accents appear on shoes bags and belts as block initials adorn bags and fasten scarves. Velvet and felt dominate the new bags with nubby wool for street wear and gloves feature leather paly with velvet backs. huge gauntlet gloves are popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana Merwin
New York
Seaon
Fifth Avenue
Stunt Night at St Mark's Lutheran Church
Stunt Night, a novel entertainment, will be presented by the primary department of St Mark's Lutheran Sunday school this evening at 2:00 in the school auditorium. The program features multiple church departments with music from a 12 to 15 piece augmented Sunday school orchestra directed by Miss Ethel Blanks and a solo by Robert Irvine. Three judges will award prizes based on education, fun, dramatics, and music. refreshments will follow and proceeds benefit the church building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark’s Lutheran Sunday School
New's
Women's Bible
Missionary Societies
The
Luther League
St. Mark's Ten
Ethel Blanks
Robert Irvine
J. L Harrell
First Christian Church
Catherine Neuhardt
Trinity Lutheran Church
S. M. Routh
Washington Square
M. E
Mt Zinn church to present play Patches Becomes a Christian
The Women's Missionary Society of Mt Zinn Evangelical church Cearfoss presents the play Patches Becomes a Christian on Friday evening December 2 at 7 45. No admission but an offering will aid the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of
My Beauty Hint by a Stage Actress
A stage actress notes winter roughens hands and skin showing that cold cream often falls short. She finds rubbing pure olive oil into the skin before applying cream yields softer texture and greater healing and cleansing effects.
Ladies' Day Handicap Golf at Fountain Head Club
Mrs Benjamin Reed won low score and Mrs Hugh Auld took second prize in the Ladies Day handicap at Fountain Head Country Club. Other participants included Mrs Leslie Manners Mrs William Clapp Mrs Daniel Pelletier Mrs R B Norment Mrs Lynn Brumback and Mrs Mark Landis. Ringer tournament ended Thanksgiving with Mrs R B Norment as winner receiving a Hroyden brassie chair. Reed and Manners tied for second and received five golf balls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Reed
Hugh Auld
Fountain Head Country Club
Leslie Manners
William Clapp
Daniel Pelletier
R. B. Norment
Lynn Brumback
Mark Landis
Cliff McKimmie
Hroyden
Reed
Manners
Missionary Union Program At First Baptist Church
The Women’s Missionary Union at First Baptist held its regular monthly meeting in the church. President Miss Helen Emmert spoke on The Great Commission from Matthew and led prayer. The circle members and leaders listed assisted, with the next program on December 8 featuring Broadcasting Around the World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church
Helen Emmert
Matthew
Glye Acdl
Sherman
Warren Shirey
Howard Rowe
A. C. Godar
Willie Green
Frank Mathews
James Bush
Hudson Lillard
D. I. Bishop
Ray. Zellers
Evington
Owt
Birthday dinner honors Mrs J P Fockler on 75th
Mr and Mrs C B Fockler of Chapman avenue hosted a Sunday dinner in Roanoke Virginia for Mrs J P Fockler who reaches seventy five. Mrs C G Anderson of Lynchburg Virginia, daughter of Mrs J P Fockler, attended with Mr Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Fockler
Chapman Avenue
Roattoke
Mr. Fockler
J. P. Fockler
Af Hagerstown
C. G. Anderson
Lynchburg
Anderson
WE WOMEN A man’s view on women office workers
A businessman argues women enter offices mainly to marry, not to work, citing 15 marriages in his office over a year. The piece critiques that view, noting some women seek careers, while others rely on looks and manners, and ends with a defense of women balancing work and home life in a changing era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amigos
Solomon
No. 67 Is Not Too Old Iron Brings Back Pep
An old line proclaims No 67 is not too old as Vinol iron tonic returns vigor. The ad copy touts Vinol tastes and strength restoration, claiming the tonic renews energy and vitality for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taetons *& Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leroy 'T. Vernon
Thomas.h
Margaretta Robb
Huntingdon
T'a
Roy Reichard
South Potomac Street
F.C. Cordell and Son
Numbersburg
Grace Eitke
Cleveland, C
Daniel Holland
City
Clever
Reynolds
West Church Street
Baltimore Eye Hospital
Carrie
Rae Grimm
Ceartess
Red Lion, Pa
C.C
Gabriel
Charlotte
Forrest
Smithsbate
Alice Filler
Cumberland
Clarence Gilbert
Dorothy
Marion. Scholl
Merchantville, N. J
Hubert Moats
Ming la’ Zente
Thurmont
Henry Schouler
Frederick
Mrs
Lloyd Winebrenner
Antietam Street
Winkie- Gilbert
Smithsburgh
Margaret Kreider
Philadelphia
South Prospect Street
W. E. Shaw
Roy Colbret
Pinesburg
Ardath Martin
County Hours
Belle Platina
Edward Rakle
Albert Shilling
Furkstown
ELKS
Luden
Charlie [Srael
Hagerstown Canvas Co
E. Wash. St
Kline Bros. Best
Larm’s
N. Potomac St
J. Gace Phew
Hagerstown
29Th Division Association
Maryland State Department
Newark
Carl H. McCleary
Natonal
Maidstone
John Spangler Kieffer
Walter W. Esmer
M. Ludy
Mac
J. Lloyd Clark
Sherman Clark
Neffsville
Clay E. Rice
Parker
Keedysville Club
Capacanenen
Cannes
Ruth Gormley
B. E. Reed Low
Missionary Union
Martinsburg
Chicago
Marcel
Bobette Beauty Shop
Kohler Building
Betty Brainerd
Claudette Colbert
Art
Het Patti Pe
Wits
Marguerite Carbaugh
R. M. Hays & Bros
Washington Street
Roney Bros
Washington St
Moe
Laugha Marie Polly Dressler
Moran
EL Hug
McCardell Bros
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