Local Notables Visit and Family News Across Counties
A string of social visits and travel notes from New York to Washington County cover exchanges among Spayd Me Rupp Taltz Lyon and others. Residents like Misses Mildred Baker and Cather Flanse depart for Labor Day events while ties to Elizabeth City and Richmond appear through hospital and church announcements. The roster includes patients recovering from illness, travelers to Century of Progress, and relatives returning home from visits in Towson Beaver Creek and Middletown.
Mrs Needy Hosts Bridge Party At Howard Summit Home
Mrs Wilfred J Needy entertained guests for a two table bridge game at her home on Howard and Summit avenues. Attending were Mrs Richard Ludwig Mrs John Littleton Mrs L Shupp Mrs Harold Hudson Miss Matilda Bible and Miss Dorothy Needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred J. Needy
Howard and
Summit Avenue
Richard Ludwig
John Littleton
L. Shupp
Harold Hudson
Matilda Bible
Dorothy Needy
Hagerstown Mardi Gras Picnic Adds Big Labor Day Event
The Summer Mardi Gras at Willow Lane show grounds features an all day picnic with contests and races starting at 10 30 including pig pulling bag race and hog calling The program moves through games food and dancing with cake walk kissing contest and prize waltz Then a kiddies event and a large crowd expected from surrounding towns gathered for a festive Labor Day celebration sponsored by local businesses and professionals
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Willow Lane Show Grounds
Charles Town
Shepherdstown
Martinsburg
Chambersburg
Benchoff Couple Quietly Celebrate 39th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs G W Benchoff of 323 McDowell avenue quietly marked their thirty ninth wedding anniversary. Mr Benchoff is a well known telegraph operator for the W M R R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Benchoff
McDowell Avenue
Benchoff
Watermelon Party Held by Men's Class at St John’s
A watermelon party was held Wednesday night on the lawn of St. John’s Lutheran Church by the Men’s Bible Class for the entertainment of class members and friends. Music was furnished by Prof. Earp’s Junior Orchestra. Approximately ninety attended. E. E. Mackley is president of the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Men's Bible
Ciasa
Prof. Earp
E. E. Mackley
Mills Family Reunion At Camp Harding
The Mills family held their annual reunion at Camp Harding Pecktonville with Mr. Lewis Mills the oldest member as guest of honor. About 200 attended. Speakers included Rev. Isaiah Mellett Rev. C W Lawrence and W F Murray. Children enjoyed prize games and a string band performed several pieces. Mr Mills long resident of Indian Springs district is widely esteemed by relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Camp Harding
Pecktonville
Lewis Mills
Isaiah Mellett
C. W. Lawrence
W. F. Murray
Indian Springs
Attending Luther League Convention in Frederick
Local attendees list from this city for the Luther League convention held in Frederick over the weekend. Names include Sister Catherine Neuhardt Edna Mowen Margaret Fry Mary Ellen Eakle Janet Baltzley Anna Baltzjey Ruth Eutler Mary Rhodes Betty Harms Sarah Leiter Catherine Ecinebly Maybelle Henneberger Gladys Smith Catherine Marker Helen Marker Robert Irvine Fred P Entler Fred Mowen Kemp Wilkes Leonard Emmert and Wellington Hutchens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Frederick
Catherine Neuhardt
Edna Mowen
Margaret Fry
Mary Ellen Eakle
Janet Baltzley
Anna Baltzjey
Ruth Eutler
Mary Rhodes
Betty Harms
Sarah Leiter
Catherine Ecinebly
Maybelle Henneberger
Gladys Smith
Catherine, Marker
Helen Marker
Robert Irvine
Fred P. Entler
Fred Mowen
Kemp Wilkes
Leonard Emmert
Wellington Hutchens
Grange Meet Planned With Leitersburg Hosts Saturday
Frederick Washington Pomona Grange will join Leitersburg Grange for a Saturday gathering in Leitersburg Junior Order Hall. Forenoon business session precedes a 1:20 PM program of speaking and entertainment featuring E. Stuart Bushong of the House of Delegates. Four new members were welcomed at Leitersburg Grange Wednesday with a booster night set for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick-Washington
Pomona Grange
Leiterburg
Leitersburg
Stuart
Bushong
House of Delegates
Leitersburs Grange
Sam
Signa
Wiener Roast and Club Entertainments Highlight Community Evening
A Wiener roast hosted by the St. Pauls UD church choir at the Potomac Edison clubhouse featured swimming and games with guests including Henry Bolapfel and Jack Phillips families. The Stragglers club of the Y M C A, led by Mrs. Russell Willett, held an event at Rows Park with games and prizes and a picnic for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's UD. B. Church
Potomac Edison
Henry Bolapfel
R. K. Holinger
Jack Phillips
Marty Mollinger
Mary Ward
Edna Middiekauf
Catherine Novinger
Betty Hollinger
Caroline Holzapfel
Merlebelle Snyder
Helen Turner
Donald Gross
George Kitamiller
Junior Hollinger
Merrill K. Baker
Martin Rohrback
Russell Willett
Rows Park
Naomi Weddle
Mary Ground
Emma Dougan
Ora Coblentz
Carrie Coblentz
Paul Baker
Frank Reid
Anice Miller
Paul Shank
Madalyn Shank
Mrs
Jo Ann and
Lois Jane Willett
Miss Miller Entertains Visitors at Terrace Gathering
Miss Mary Knelsley hosted guests at her Terrace home for Dana Miller of Pasadena California visiting the city. Several tables of cards were in play and refreshments were served in the dining room. Guests included Miss Miller Miss Mavin Miss Julia Hamilton Miss Catherine Stebl Miss Sarah Jane Cushwa Miss Betsy Schaibley Miss Edith Fulde Vic tor and Henry Miller Robert White Lynn Keller William L Beard Byron C Grimes Harvey H Heyser Jr John H Norton Jr and Stuart Hockenbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Knelsley
Dana Miller
Pasadena
Calif
Miss Miller
Mavin
Julia Hamilton
Catherine Stebl
Sarah Jane, Cushwa
Betsy Schaibley
Edith Fulde
Victor
Henry Miller
Robert White
Lynn Keller
William L. Beard
Byron
SecondGrosh Reunion Held at City Park
The second annual Grosh reunion gathered many friends and relatives at City Park. H. M. Robinson was elected association president and T. W. Grosh led the entertainment with numerous Grosh family members and spouses listed as attendees.
Birthday Party for James Mayhue at Sprankle Home
A birthday party was held for James Mayhue turning five at the home of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. James Sprankle at 719 George Street. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Sprankle, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hughue, Mrs. Margle Dawson, Crettia Hoover, Irma Sprankle, Betty Dawson, Virginia Hoover, Hazel Dawson, James Maghide, Buddy Boward, Billie Dawson, Howard Sprankle, Carl Sprankle, Roy Dawson, Luther Sprankle, Charles Sprankle, Russell Sites, Jack and John Sprankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mayhue
James Sprankle
George Street
Fred Hughue
Margle Dawson
Crettia Hoover
Irma Sprankle
Betty Dawson
Carl Sprankle
Roy Dawson
Luther Sprankle
Charles Sprankle
Russell Sites
Jack
John Sprankle
Birthday Party for Miss Dawson at Dawson Home
A birthday party was held Wednesday night at Mr. and Mrs. John Dawson's home for their daughter Helen's twelfth birthday. Guests included family and friends such as Frances Brunner, Mary Harbaoush, Bertha Harris, Beula Baker, Betty Dawson, and Roy Dawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Monthly Meet Of Union Held At First Baptist Church
The Women s Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church held a monthly meeting at the church. Miss Helen Emmert spoke on Europe Without the Word and the program covered Italy Spain Hungary Yugoslavia and Romania with speakers including Mrs Tay Sellers Mrs Willian A Orange Mrs Hudson Lillard and Mrs A C Godar. The Moody Circle will handle September progress and the Friendship Circle will provide refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union of the First Baptist Church
Jesus
Helen Eimmert
Johm
Helen Emmert
Europe
Tay Sellers
Italy
Land of Music and Art
Willian A. Orange
Spain
Hudson “ Lillard
Hungary
A.C. Godar
Yugoslavia
Warren Shirey
Ruminia
A. C. Godar Gang
Moody Circle
Chidle
Boonsboro Class of ’31 Sees Second Reunion At Park
Members from Boonsboro High School class of 1931 gathered at City Park on Wednesday for the second annual reunion. Officers elected: President Harold Green, Vice President Josephine Maddran, Secretary Treasurer Roy Hoffman, Assistant Secretary Treasurer Willard Easterday. Refreshments followed the business session with plans made for a third reunion at Crystal Grottoes on the last Wednesday of August 1934. Those present included Glendora Needy, Irene Routzahn, Helen Lerch, Mildred Rohrer, and others. A Sunday school picnic for Broadfording Church of God is planned for September 2 in Hendershot’s Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonsboro High School
Harold Green
Josephine Maddran
Roy Hoffman
Willard Easterday
Crystal Grottoes
Boonsboro
Glendora Needy
Irene Routzahn
Helen Lerch
Mildred Rohrer
Lawrence B. Henneberger
George Gilbert
Edgar Long
Franklin Miller
Paul Poffenberger
C. Warfield McBride
Roy A. Hoffman
F. M. Castle
Claude Palmer
Dear readers offer advice on marriage and jealousy
Betty Brainerd answers letters about separation and infidelity. She urges Ethel to reconcile with her husband for their son, warns against involving a younger lover, and advises a troubled husband to communicate and share responsibility for the children. The column includes a brief note about a music teacher and a school term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
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Mras
George Spayd
New York
Robert
Me Rupp
Thiesty
Mra A
Taltz
Baltimore
Misa
Jeanette Lyon
Washington County Hospital
Ephew, William Love
Potomac
Mildred
Cather
Flanse
Lomms
Bom. Byrne, Sr
Edmond Schulty
Leds,o
Pope
Edward C.wiederhold
Mids Marjorie
Frenk Whederlich
Williamsport
Todge
Elizabeth City
N.C
Labor Day
Norristown
Pat
Will Wa
Re Re. Daniels
Ruth Brewer
Hamilton Boulevard
Betty Plack
Potomac’ “Gvente
Washington, D.C
Cherry Dale
W.E. McWilliams
Robert McWilliams
Middletown, NY
The
City
Pauline Conner
Norma Wiebel
Misses Baker
Downsville
BR. W. .Conner
Eliza. Newcomer
Memorial Hospital
Richmond
Harry ‘K. Newcomer
Beaver Creek
William
George
Patrick
Kingstree
Mrs.b
William Terry
Joan
Washington
William Newcomer
Towson
Harry Newcomer
Beaver ‘Creek
Wo R. ‘McClain
Uniontown
R. H. Fry
South Prospect Street
Johnnie Elis
Eva Elias
South Mulberry ‘Street
Mills Family
Fall Street Suit
Helen Vinson
Grange
Pomona
Jerry Harps
H. M. Robinson
Family Association
Grosh
Association
T. W. Grosh
Alice Grosh
Ida Grosh
Russel Angle
Eva
Hazel
Noble
Fred
Henry
Thelma Angle
le Grosh
Charles
Kathleen
James Grosh
Rush Smith
Helen
Fannie
Kathryn
Harold
Warden
Ray
Donald Smith
Thelma
John Grosh
John Bell
Alice
Oneida Bell
J. Harry Brewer
Chester Grosh
Omer
Eldon Grosh
Harry Fauat
Phyllis
Adam Snider
Glenn L. Grosh
Maize Holbruner
J. M. Cramer
Mary Belle
Fern Cramer
Clara Grosh
Willism
Billy
H. B. Robinson
C. L. Robinson
R. G
H. S
Lucille Robinson
Roland Reeder
C. A. Whitmore
Neva
L. P. Snyder
C. K. Snyder
Bessie Hull
Annie .Krats
Lella
Mary Stoner
A. J. Hoover
Erma Wiles
Charles G. Hooper
D. Fike
John Pike
Oliver Gardner
Deeds
Fred H. Holden
BE. K. Buhrman
R. W. Grosh
Floyd Etter
Abram Grosh
Fred Grosh
C. Grosh
Alvin
George Martz
Clyde Helman
Wilbur
Donald
Hilda
Mary Louise
Nellie Rosella
Robert Helman
William Eliott
Naomi
Watson
Carl Elliott
Preston
Goldie Price
Catherine Brining
Mra
Charles Brining
Catherine G. Palmer
Doris
Wayne
Robert Palmer
N. Buharp
Courtney Grosh
Lowell
Eugéne
Billy Grosh
Ruth Grosh
Samuel Buharp
Miss Dawson
First Baptist Church
Broadfording
Church of God
Hendershot's Woods
Larm’s Beauty Shop
N. Potomac St
George’s Creek
J. W. Rohrer
Baltimore St
Costa
Meyers & Berkson
W. Franklin &T
Women's Club
Bldg
Ethel Altenderfer
Betty
Brainerd
Mae
Ahy Boy
Betty Brainerd
New ‘York City
Charles Howard- Roderick
Hagerstown School of Mus! Ady
Julia Belle’ Shenk
N. Locust
Biklessese
Merivale
Silk
Jonathan
S & B Hat Shop
East Washington ST
Hotel Alexander
Bua Terminal
Eos
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