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

There was little celebration Of the
birth of 1917, because 1915 departed
on Sunday The ringing of the
church bell and the firing of revolV-
ers, announced the departure Of the
old year and the arrival of the New
Year. Quite few watch meeting
parties were held. At 12.O5 the cafes
we're 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 lat home" from to p. m.
One of the enjoyable occasions of
the holiday week was a 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 Sroaned 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
LIBBY, Mr.. and ir5. Clinton Lippy,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lippy, Mr.. and
Streyig, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Ware
hem, Misses Treva, Ruth, Hilda, May,
FJrma. Mary and Helen Lippy, Messrs.
Lewis. Harry, Earl, Gilmore, Vernon,
Austin. Reginald, Harry, Rodger, Mel
vim. Calvin, Ernest, David, Myrtle
and Clark Streyig and Earl Wareheim.
Mrs. John Masenhimer entertained
Wednesday evening, December q, in
Io,. William ''50O'' was
eniOveG until late hour. Refresh
evening spent.
Mrs Jacob Musselman entertained
the Younger set Friday evening, De-
cemHer 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. z. Muosel-
man, Mrs. v. l.. +. Bergman, Rev. and
Mrs. Blatt, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
FrankfOrter. Misses Mae Musselman,
Miriam Bergman, Frances and Ellie
Slack, Mildred Hanson, Winifred
Mascnhimer, MeSsrs. William MasCn-
himer, John Slack, ThOmds and Jos.
Clark. Michael Smith, William
O'Meare. Thomas Warrington and
Orville Duvall.
Mss Fannie Ross gave an "at
home Saturday i'll 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 eY-
erv evening the past week, prepara-
tory to confirmation and communion
to be held Saturday afternoon and
Sunday morning, January 6 and Z.
MIR. Charles Shalter and son, Harry,
Of Frederick. spent several days mere,
the guests of Mir. ana Hrs. d. l.. Dubb6
and other friends.
Mr.. Oliver Reed, living South Of
town, had the misfortune to break his
right arm, WniIe engaged in saving
wood The belt caught the arm,
breaking the small bone. DR.. j. F. b.
Weaver reduced the fracture.
The members Of Eejehah Lodge No..
IS, /. O. O. f.. celebrated the incOm-
ing year Tuesday evening. January ,,
with III oyster feast. After the lodge
ses len and in5talj@.ion Of officers
the marched To he III nQuot hall, and
enjoyed a social aOur followed by re
fresALcuts The following officers
wer4 installed: Mrs.. Walter WcntZ,
Noble t;run4; Miss RAY iloffacker,
Vice Grand; Mr.. G. ". j. Everhart,