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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1939
Page
2
Qualifying rounds start at Fountain Head Country Club with Mrs. R. O. Whitelegg as chairman and a Sunday deadline set for completion. The championship matches will close the season, with Mrs. Leslie W. Manners defending her title on Monday September 11.
Violet D Hasenbuhter and David B De Lauder wed at Graces United Brethren Church Parsonage in a quiet Sept 8 ceremony led by Rev. G Rider. The bride wore grotto blue with black accessories and rosebud corsage. They will reside at 535 Corbett Street. Updegraff Bible Class meets Thursday Sept 7 at 6 30 with supper in First Christian Church dining room. full attendance requested.
The Rev Dy and Mrs P H R Mullen of Pittsburgh have returned after visiting Mrs A O Mullen East Antietam Street. Families on Oak Hill Avenue, South Prospect Street, and Terrace are back from vacations or trips to Ocean City Baltimore and New York City. Several locals attend the New York World's Fair. Students and relatives announce births and moves, with resolutions of illness, educational plans, and upcoming arrivals. The column notes multiple visits, retirement adjournments, and a month of travel across Maryland and beyond.
Miss Virginia Bogert of 1045 Potomac Avenue registered at the Girl Scout Chalet in the Children’s World section of the New York World's Fair. The Our Chalet replica, a gift to the World Association, has hosted visitors from 48 states and 22 foreign countries since its March 11 dedication with figures such as Mrs. Hoover and Crown Princess Ingrid among the guests.
A Sunday evening surprise gathering honored Mr and Mrs Nield at their Fr O Beard farm home west of Cave Lawn. Guests included Mr and Mrs C R Paulsgrove, Mr and Mrs Charles Line, Mr and Mrs J W Haynes, and many others with refreshments on the lawn.
Members of the Board of Governors and playground leaders held a Tuesday evening outing at Trail's End the country home of F J Moore A picnic dinner followed by games and sports The event was arranged by Bertha Negley Eloise Henson L R Voris and Judge Harvey Miller The grounds were supervised by Russell Kepler Guests included Mr and Mrs L V Crist Mr and Mrs Wilbur Phillips Mr and Mrs Walter Silcox Mr and Mrs Calvin Mumma Mr and Mrs Kepler Dr and Mrs William Dutton Judge and Mrs Miller and their daughter Christiana Mrs Grace Friend and several Misses Edmonds Spahr Negley and Henson plus L B R Voris Raymond Spahr Perry L Huffaker and son Keith Irvine Rutledge Carlton Godlove and Mr Moore
A quiet Saturday evening ceremony at Zion Lutheran Church in Williamsport united Miss Helen Williams and J Franklin Lefever in a ring ceremony conducted by Rev W C Huddle. The couple's reception followed at the bride’s sister’s home with immediate family in attendance.
Tokyo declared its intention to stay neutral in the European conflict and reaffirmed duty to preserve neutrality in occupied Chinese areas. The statement emphasizes consistent policy across theaters and adherence to international obligations.
Miss Emma Caroline Poffenberger became the bride of Mr. Paul Edwin Harbaugh shortly after noon today the Rev Walter J Dice performing the wedding ceremony at the par sonage of St. Pauls Evangelical Church. Mr and Mrs Rev W Harbaugh were the couples attendants. After a honeymoon which will be spent in Atlantic City and surrounding towns the couple will be at home to their friends in Maugansville.
The second annual Cooper reunion was held at Hagerstown City Park on Labor Day with Rev M. S. Cooper in charge and 107 members, featuring Arlington Church quartet music, Betsy Anderson readings, and a family history by Mrs. Buryl Piper. Officers elected include President W. L. Cooper and treasurer G. E. Cooper, with gifts for the oldest mother Mrs. Martha Keffer and youngest mother Mrs. Herbert Cooper. A long list of attendees from multiple states attended the gathering along with many relatives and friends.
An all day 6.6 mile hike for Maryland Appalachian Trail Club members and friends is planned for Sunday September 10 through Big Devil's Stairs Canyon in Shenandoah National Park. Leader Allen Secor asks reservations by Friday and busses depart the local terminal at a.m. Lunch on trail and supper at the Cherry Tree and Hatchet.
The Hagerstown Business College opened its fall term on Tuesday with a large registration day. Students registering include Ruth Reeder, Catherine Doub, Suzanne Doub, Jean Hodges, Betty Bridges, Frances Cruickshanks, Catherine Mellor, Jane Biershing, and many others from Luella Smith, Greencastle, Knoxville, and surrounding towns.
Fifty families attended the Pleasant family reunion at Row's Park on Sunday with races and swimming. Prizes went to Nellie Wise Pittsburgh Ernest Ritter Baltimore Janet Dixon and Jane Martin Mangansville. Attendees included numerous Pleasant family members from Gambrill Baltimore Riverdale Maugansville and Pittsburgh along with neighbors and relatives.
LeRoy Scharon of Baltimore will sing with the Christian Federation Chorus of Washington County in a sacred concert at the Church of the Brethren. The chorus, led by W Raymond Long, features young local singers and has drawn praise at City Park Vesper services. The program includes sacred selections, solos and special arrangements. all music lovers are invited.
The 88th birthday of Harlen Green and the 38th birthday of his daughter Mrs. Leister Morningstar were celebrated with a joint Surprise party. Two cakes baked by Mrs. Harold Martin and Mrs. Walter Grabill stood at the center as a long list of guests gathered to share in the occasion.
Elected to Club D.F. Kane of 1120 Hamilton Boulevard, representing Alfied Mills and Wayne Feers, was named one of twenty salesmen chosen for the President's Club for 193. He and Mrs. Kane received a free trip to Chicago to join other salesmen and their wives as part of the recognition for this achievement.
The Mothers Friendly Circle met at Mrs. John D. Newkirk's home to elect officers including Margaret Landis as president Helen Ocker as vice president Thelma Martin secretary treasurer and Virginia Bowman assistant secretary and librarian Prayer was led by Ruth Coffman and a reception followed Names of attending members are listed The next meeting will be at Mrs Park Q Beaver 1153 Hamilton Boulevard when the secret circle sisters will be revealed.
Paris sept five about orchid trims for a small black silk beaver toque. Half petals are pure white and the other half iridescent like mother of pearl. A sheer white veil completes the stylish look.
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