The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05
MANCHESTER.

There was little celebration of the
birth of 1917, because 1916 departed
on Sunday. The ringing of the
church bell and the firing of revolv-
ere. announced the departure of the
old year and the arrival of the New
Year. Quite a few watch meeting
parties were held At 1905 the cafes
were opened, and refreshments served.
Family reunions and turkey dinners
marked the day. Mrs. Harry LaMotte
gave an "at home" in the afternoon.
Mrs. Robert Shower a dinner, follow
ed by an at home" from to p. m.
One of the enjoyable occasions of
the holiday week was family re-
union of the Lippy family, at the
home of Mr.. Elmer Lippy, York street
The day was made merry with family
sociability, vocal and instrumental
music, but the climax was the dinner.
The table, 5roaned beneath its weight
of good things prepared by skilled
hands. Those present who enjoyed
the day were Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Lip
DIV and daughter, Elizabeth, Mr.. and
Mrs. Allen Lippy, Mr.. and Mrs Irwin
Lippy, Mr.. and -Ir5. Clinton Lippy,
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Lippy, Mr.. and
Mrs. viii i.ippy, Nh. and Mrs. William
Streyig, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ware
helm, Misses Treva, Ruth, Hilda, May,
Erma, Mary and Helen Lippy, Messrs.
Lewis. Harry, Earl, Gilmore, Vernon,
Austin. Reginald, Harry, Rodger, Mel
vim, Calvin, Ernest, David, Myrtle
and Clark Strevig and Earl Warehe1m.
Mrs. John Masenhimer entertained
Wednesday evening, December q, III
honor of her son, William, 800 was
enjoyed until a late hour. Refresh
ments were served and delightful
evening spent.
Mrs. Jacob Musselman entertained
the Younger set Friday evening, De-
cemler 20, in honor of her daughter,
Mae. Games and music afforded the
entertainment Abundant refresh
ments were served by the hostess, as
sisted by Mrs. W. l.. F. Bergman.
Those present were Mrs. J. E. Mussel-
man, Mrs. v. l.. f. Bergman, Rev. and
Mrs. Blatt, Ir. and Mrs. Harold
FrankfOrter, Misses Mae Musselman,
Miriam Bergman, Frances and Ellie
Slack, Mildred Hanson, Winifred
Masenhimer, Messrs. William Masen-
himer, John Slack, Thomas and Jos.
Clark. Michael Smith, William
O'Meare. Thomas Warrington and
OFNllle DuNdll.
Mss Fannie Ross gave an ''at
home Saturday in honor OF her sis
ter. Mrs Joseph Nj. Motter.
Miss Winifred Masenhimer enter
tanned her friends Saturday evening.
DR.. and Mrs. Harry C. Preston had
as their guests for the weeks end
and New Years day their parents and
sister, DR.. and Mrs. James Preston
and Miss Eva Preston, all OF Hamp
stead.
Rev Letherman, pastor Of Imman-
UeI Lutheran Church, had service ev-
erv evening the past week, prepara-
tory to confirmation and communion
to be held Saturday afternoon and
Sunday morning. January and Z.
MIR. Charles ShaIteT and son, Harry,
Of Frederick, spent several days here,
the guests Of MIR. ana -lT9. d. l.. Dubb5
and other friends.
Mr. Oliver Reed, living South Of
town, had the misfortune to break his
right arm, Wnile engaged in saving
wood. The belt caught the arm,
breaking the small bone. DR.. j. F. b.
Weaver reduced the fracture.
The members Of Eebekah Lodge No.
is, |. 0. O. F., celebrated the incom-
ing year TUESDAY evening, January ?,
with I'll oyster feast. After the lodge
ses a." and installation Of officers
the marched to he DGnQUot hall, and
enjoyed a social nOur followed by re-
freshLIcnts The following officers
wera installed: Hrs. Walter WentZ,
Noble GRAND; Miss Ray t.offacker,
Vice Grand; Mr. G. ". J. Everhart,
Recording Secretary; Mrs Carrie
Masenhincr, Financial Secretary;
Mrs. Hest.- Mu sseI1naH, Treasurer;
Mrs. Edgar Maggie, Warden; Miss
Moll:e BiIIhart Conductor: Mrs.
Stick and Atrs. =, Brilliant, Support
ers t" The Y. G.; n.rs. ". and Mrs. G.
BurgHnn. supporters to the V. g.;
Mrs David Brilliant, ChuDlain Mr..
Ralph linGling, inside GuarJ; Mr.
John :. t-cese, Outside Guard.