The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-01-03
MANCHESTER.

Christmas 1918 il a thing Of the
past. The day was an ideal one,
clear skies and full shining sun
made us thankful for such weather
Tor the festive day. Not many, ii
any, were overlooked i'm the gifts
that make glad. There were visiting
relatives and friends, family dinners
and the children's enjoyment in the
beautiful Christmas trees that adorn
many homes.
, six O'clock service In the Reformed
church Rev. Blatt, pastor, was attend
ed by a large congregation. In the
evening the members of Emmanuel
lutheran Sunday school rendered
their Christmas service. The church
was well filled with friends who. en-
joyed the exercises by the little folks.
DIR. and Mrs. G. e. league enter
tanned their friends Thursday even
ing, December 26, at their home on
South Main street The home was
decorated with Christmas greens. "A
seated luncheon was served. The
following guests were present: DIR.
and Mrs. league, Mrs. William Mas
enhimer and daughter, Winnifred,
Rev. and Mrs. T. H. Blatt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ross Blocher, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
gar Maggie, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Wentz, Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Bur-
COON, Mrs. Rudolph Wink, Miss
Miriam Bergman, Miss Anna Shultz
and Mr. George Land.
Mr. William Adkins passed peace
fully away Thursday morning at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. ArmacOst,
hRinG
has been i'm failing health for years.
He is survived by three children,
Mrs. Benjamin Armacost, Samuel and
John Adkins, all of this town. Fun
eral service at his home Sunday af-
ternoon by his pastor, Rev. IT. Fl.
Blatt. Interment in the family burial
lot in the Reformed cemetery. Wink
Bros funeralU directors.
Owing to the inclement weather
Tuesday evening, December "a, the
Christmas service of the Reformed
Sunday school was postponed until
Sunday evening, December 20. The
church was beautifully decorated
with Christmas greens. The follow
ing program was enjoyed by large
congregation: Professional; sing
ing, Bells Of JOY; devotional, singing,
Message Of the Angels; recitation,
Welcome, Mae Lippy; primary song,
Sleep Little Babe; recitation, Bethle-
hem's Star, Grace Saundrack; eXer-
else, What can we bring, little girls /;
singing, Tell it Out; exercise, Smile,
Love, Work, Give, little boys; singing,
Sleep My Child ;recitations,S Something
Queer, Elizabeth LIBBY; singing,
Christmas cheer; exercise, Gifts for
Jesus, class Of girls; singing, Joyous
Tidings; recitation, Xmas OF Long
Ago, Gertrude Adkins; singing,
Twinkle, Twinkle Bethlehem's Star,
Junior boys; recitation, A Bell
drill, by young ladies; singing, Song
of EXultation; address, by pastor;
ton of gifts, singing, Lead Us To
Christ; benediction.
Mrs. Harold Frankforter entertain
ed at her home, North Main street,
Saturday evening in honor OF her
house guests, Miss Armiger, Of Balti-
more, and Mr.. William o. Mara,
Glyndon. Cards and music were en-
joyed until a late hour, when seat
ed luncheon was served.
Miss Fannie Ross entertained dur
ing Xmas her brother and wife, Mr..
and Mrs. j. MI Motter, df Baltimore.
MIR. and Mrs. LaMotte had as their
guests Christmas week Mrs. Cornelius
Miller and son, Charles, Miss Sum-
mers and Miss Helen Houck, all Of
Baltimore.
. Mrs. A. 2. F. Myers and daughter,
Mary, spent the Christmas holidays
at Arcadia, as guests OF Mr. and Mrs
Coffeld.
Letters from our boys overseas"
have been received this week. None
& them stated they expect an early
return.
DR. Harry Masenhimer, of Cleve-