Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-06-20
Homecoming Celebration.

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When America entered the war to save
the cherished institutions of our people
from destruction by the formidable mill
tary powers of Germany. hundreds of the
finest young men of Montgomery county
enlisted or were called to the service under
the draft law. AS each contingent left
home and family to endure the hardships
of camp life, with the further prospect Of
risking life and limb on the battlefield a
solemn promise was made to those brave
boys that their sacrifice would not be for
gotten, but that on their return a suitable
celebration would be planned and carried
out to show how their heroism was ap-
preciated by their fellow-citizens.
The time has now come to carry Out
that promise. and the good name of Mont
gomery county depends on its being full
| filled to the letter The Fourth of July
Independence Day-will be devoted to tina
purpose, and every effort will be made to
ensure that every man from our county
who put on a uniform to serve the United
States in the great World War will be
both honored and entertained.
Two committees have been selected
one, with VIM. F. Prettyman as chairman,
engaged in the important task of raising
the necessary funds; the other, with DR..
George L. Edmonds as chairman. charged
with the duty of planning the varied en-
tertainment and making it the success we
all hope for. There have been two meet
ings of the entertainment committee at
the Rockville High School, and the follow
ing subcommittee have been appointed
Refreshments, Wilson S. Ward; music
Harry L. Beall public order, Rev. C. O
Rosensteel; military police. Mrs. Robert
W. Allnutt and Mrs. George II. Lamar
publicity and printing. Allan Farquhar
reception, Preston B. Ray and Paul Sic.
man; decoration and display, Montgomery
Brown; dancing. Francis C. Hutton; gen.
eral entertainment. DIR. Geo. L. Edmonds
marshal, Samuel Riggs. Off
At the last meeting of the committee OF
Monday, June IS. reports were made by thu
sub-chairmen and tentative program
was arranged. The exercises will be hel(
in the Fair Grounds, commencing at 10 A.
M. and continuing until night. if weather
conditions do not prevent.
1t is hoped that the main street of Rock
vile to the entrance of the grounds will be
decorated with flags, also that there will
be short parade of soldiers in uniform
but it should be understood that neithe
that nor anything else is compulsory.
is the object to make the soldiers have a
good time as possible throughout tn
day, and they need not do anything tina
they are not inclined to. There will be {
few addresses, both morning and afternoon
but every speaker will be cautioned to bt
brief, as the young people (and the oil,
ones, too) do not care for long speeches
The wants of the inner man will have full
attention. everything being free to tn,
soldiers. from roast OK to ice cream. Tn
military Police" consisting of dozeI
fair ladies' from each of the thirteen cleo
ton districts. all in appropriate attire, will
not only preserve order-an easy task
but will make sure that if any man in uni
form goes hungry it will be his own fault
There will be several bands of music an
the largest dancing floor ever laid down i
this part of the country, so the soldier VIII
has not learned how to dance-Or fails t
learn on that occason-will be decided!
unfortunate. Patriotic and other songs viii
Of course be in evidence. Among othe
features contemplated but not fully decided
upon are mule races. airplanes and tank
Altogether it promises to be one of the
greatest events in the history of Mont
gomery county. Everybody is welcome
There will be no set invitations Except
perhaps, to the reception committee ant
few others). but all who feel thrill O
patriotic pride in the thought that GU
county boys share the glory of turning
the tide last year and bringing victory anC
peace are urged to come. There will b.
refreshments for sale on the grounds t,
help out. but all except the soldiers will b.
expected to bring their own lunch an,
have grand basket picnic.
This opportunity is taken to make al
especial appeal to all public-spirited an,
patriotic citizens to contribute Abou
81, 500 will be necessary to meet expenses
The people of this county have been mos
liberal in meeting the many appeals mad
to them during the war. Now the oppor
tunity is presented to show their gratitude
TO and affection for our own boys. VIII
risked their lives for our safety and liberty
Do not wait to be called on. Help the solici
tors who are working in your neighbor
hood by sending your donation directly t
VIM. F. Prettyman, chairman Of the com
mttee on finance. All contributions mus
be in by June 25th
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