Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-08-19
Tueal and 9ersuual.
Town and Country.

Rev. E. L. Hardcastle will preach at the
Germantown Baptist Church on Sunday,
August 21st, at II A. M. and at the Baptist
Church at Travilah at 3:30P. M.
Prof. Edwin W. Broome, superintendent
of public schools, has announced the ap-
pointment of Harry S. Beall. of this town
as principal of the Rockville High School
to succeed Robert S. Harmon. resigned.
Mr.. W. Bradley Carr, of this town. is rep
resentine the Maryland State Race Com
mission at the Saratoga. N. Y. races in
the capacity of chief inspector to observe
the manner of the tracks MANAGEMENT.
Mr.. S. Robert Plummer, of Gaithersburg
has announced the engagement of his
daughter, Miss Marjorie ST. Clair Plummer,
to Mr.. Carroll Walker. of Gaithersbure
The wedding will take place in September
The new Buick -Four" will be shown al
the Fair by the local Buick dealers, c. C.
Waters & Son, of Gaithersburg. 1t is
handsomely finished. and with its clean
cut lines and remarkable performance
should become very popular.
In the Circuit Court here Judge Peter
has signed decree granting to Francis
M. Robinson an absolute divorce from Mrs.
Francis M. Robinson, now of Washington.
on statutory grounds. The bill set forth
that the couple were married in Guthrie.
Okla, in November, 1906. and more than
two years ago, while the two were living
together in this county, the plaintiff was
deserted.
At the request Of the Postmaster General.
the United States Civil Service Commission
announces an open competitive examina-
ton to be held on September 10th. 1921.
to fill the position of postmaster at Gath
ersbure, Md, at which vacancy exists.
This. is not an examination under the Civil
Service act and rules. but is held under an
Executive order of May 10th. 1921. The
salary of the office is $1,000.
The funeral of Miss Amelia H. Beall, mem
Der of a well-known Southern Maryland
family, and for number of years resident
of Norfolk, Va, who died on Thursday of
last week at the home of Mr.. z. M. Waters.
at Goshen, this county. aged rs years,
took place Saturday morning from Christ
Episcopal Church here. the rector, Rev.
Willard F. Minnick. officiating. Burial was
in Rockville Union Cemetery.
Under the auspices of Eureka Chapter.
Washington, and James F. Allen Chapter,
Rockville, Royal Arch Masons, picnic
was held at the Fair Grounds here last
Saturday afternoon. Several hundred Royal
Arch Masons and their friends of Wash
ington and as many more from various
parts of the county attended. The pro-
gram of the afternoon included baseball
and other stunts and there was plenty to
eat. The Grotto Band. of Washington, fur
nished the music.
Last Sunday night the postoffice at
Gaithersburg was broken into and stamps
and cash to the amount Of about $40
back door, from which panel was removed.
The safe, which is understood 10 have
contained considerable cash and stamps,
was not disturbed. The robbery was con-
Quoted so quietly that persons living in
rooms above the postoffice heard nothing
unusual during the night and had no in
timation of the visitation until the follow
ing morning.
Mr.. John II. Adams, of Frederick City.
and Miss Ruby Cooley. of Dickerson. this
county, were married on August 3rd at the
Lutheran Church, Frederick. Md, by Rev.
P.J Wade, the impressive ring ceremony
being used. Mrs. Wade was the matron
Of honor. The bride wore gown of blue
crepe de chine and carried a bouquet of
roses and ferns. Immediately after the
marriage ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Adams
left for Hagerstown. where they spent their
honeymoon at the home Of Mr.. VIM. E.
Adams, brother Of the groom. They re-
ceived many handsome and useful presents
The II Club girls Of Montgomery and
Prince Georges counties have returned
from their camp. which was held on the
farm of Mr.. Jos. H. Bradley. There were
forty girls in attendance, thirteen from
Prince Georges. The camp leaders we're
Miss Catherine M. Cowsill and Miss Ellen
L. Davis, home demonstration agents of
Montgomery and Prince Georges counties.
They were assisted by Miss Bertha Knight
of the University of Maryland, who gave
instruction in art and home craft. Miss
Dora Wolf, of the Public Athletic League
of Baltimore. directed the games and gave
instruction in swimming which sport was
much enjoyed in the private pool which
was provided for the girls. Rev. p. Roland
Wagner conducted the vesper services
Many friends of the club members visited
the camp. among them was Mrs. james
H. Jones. of Rockville. who gave the girls
a short talk. Miss Mary Bradley enter
tanned the campers at a watermelon party
The camp was such success that Miss
Cowsill has decided TO make it an annual
event for the girls making the best records
in their club work.
On Tuesday last at noon, the marriage
of Miss Letha Gordon Edmonds. daughter
of DR.. and Mrs. George L. Edmonds, OF this
town, and Mr.. George Watson Clendaniel
OF Kent county. Md, was solemnized in
Christ Church. Rockville, the rector. Rev
Willard F. Minnick, officiating in the pres
ence of large gathering OF relatives and
friends. The bride, who was given in
marriage by her father, wore gown oil
French organdy over satin. with picture
hat and carried shower bouquet OF roses
The maid of honor, Miss Edith Lamar, o.
Rockville. wore pink and white oreandy
The hridaamaida were the brides sister