Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-02-25
County Club News.

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day, February 10. The committee listened
to very interesting account given By
Miss Katherine Pritchett, the Federal Agent
for part of Maryland connected with
the Maryland Agricultural College, Of heI
work in various parts of the county. The
needs of the county as to the employment
of trained worker for the rural districts
were made very evident. A report from the
State committee on Household Economics
was read, and resolutions embodied in the
report were endorsed. Suggestions were
made by the president, Mrs. Frank Getzen-
danner, as to the program for the annual
convention to be held in May or June. and it
was decided to ask Miss Pritchett to speak
before the county women at that time.
The chairman of the Committee on Reso-
lutions would like to have all resolutions
to come before the convention sent to her
before April list. Such resolutions should
be sent to Mrs. Frank T. Chapman. Ken
sington, Nd The president announced
the time and place of the Biennial Of the
General Federation. Mrs. Cory. of Takoma,
spokelon the subject of Mothers Pensions, ="
and asked those present to further the pas
sage of the Jones Bill, if possible, to be
presented to this Legislature. DR.. Wood
ruff Deputy State Health Officer for Mont
gomery and Prince Georges counties. then
spoke of the need of a sanitary survey or
| ;ponact;on If OchooI ho,,sao L., tha co,ukx,
and told of a number of easily obtained
improvements in sanitary conditions.
The regular meeting of the Woman's
Club of Rockville was held at the home of
Mrs. Wallace Welsh February 10. A num-
Der of guests from Kensington were pres
ent. Some Domestic Problems" was the
topic for discussion. Mrs. Charles Lyd-
dane read paper on THE Farm and The
Farmer" Mrs. Welsh opened the discus
sion on Chinese immigration and the Ser
want Question. Mrs. Billiard giving her per-
sonal experiences with Chinese labor, Miss
Helen Gassaway contributed vocal solo.
Mrs. Mary Davis read a paper on Home.
and Some Needed Reforms" after which
refreshments were served by the hostess.
The Womans Club of Jacksonville met
with Mrs. Nathan Gott for its regular meet
ing, the president, Mrs. James Colt. in the
chair. An interesting program was enjoyed,
after which refreshments were served.
The annual Officers Day Meeting Of the
Forest Glen Home Interest Club was held
at the home of Mrs. Archibald Small, Wood
side, Md, on Wednesday last. The guests
included Mrs. Frances Sanderson. presi-
dent Of the Maryland Federation, Mrs.
Court Wood, president of the D. C. Fedora
ton, Mrs. F. c. Getzendanner. president Of
the Montgomery County Federation, the
Executive Committee of the County Fed
Grafton and presidents or representatives
from nearly all the county clubs.
Mr. H. o. Bandberg. who appeared in
behalf of Mr.. John Barrett. announced the
illness Of Mr.. Barrett and delivered a con-
else, forceful and eloquent address on the
efforts of the Pan-Amercan Union to pro-
mote friendship between the various ma.
tons of the Western Hemisphere, clearly
pointing out the many advantages that
would be derived from closer social, politi-
cal and business dealings. He showed
that such unity would tend not only to in.
crease the prosperity of the nations in
volved. but would serve as a mutual pro
lection by rendering war among them i'm
probable and would cause them to present
solid front against any ageressor from
the Eastern Hemisphere Miss Hentie, o.
Forest Glen Seminary. furnished music.
The Community Club of Chevy Chase
being purely a civic organization. finds
most of its work mapped out for summer
time. Among recent activities, however
they enjoyed IAN Evening of Games" with
the Mems Association as guests. At q
special meeting called February 8, 1t wat
voted to assume the payment for the street
lights at the intersection Of each street o.
the section North Chevy Chase) with the
Brookeville Road. In order to obtain the
funds necessary, ii was voted to hold Q
series of Light Luncheons" in the imme.
diate neighborhood, serving limited mum.
Der at time. The first of these luncheons
will be given in conjunction with a shower
of old linen for the use of the county nurse
who will be guest Mrs. Henry J. Finley
will also be present to tell the club Of the
work being done in the county for the care
and prevention Of tuberculosis.
The Woman's Club of Bethesda, held O
meeting on Tuesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Frank Wallace. in Drummond
Much business was disposed of. after which
Mrs James C. Adkins paper on Maryland
Laws Affecting Sanitation" was read and
discussed. Mrs E. l.. Stock sang "A Red
Red Rose" Loeb Lomond" and "Life's
Lullaby" Tea was served. The next
meeting of the club will be with Mrs. E
P. Ellis. Bethesda, on February goth. This
will be a guest day. and Mr.. II. Martin
Williams will address the club on the sub
ject of Single Tax"