Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-02-25
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Mrs. kuth N. morse mas resigned as prln-
cipal of the high school at Chevy Chase.
Elton j. Bonneville, of Cabin John Park,
has been appointed by Gov. Richie for
est warden for this county.
The Burden Bearer Circle of The Kings
Daughters will meet with Mrs. R. E. L.
Smith on Tuesday afternoon, March LIST,
at O'Clock.
The Social Service League of Montgom
cry county will hold its quarterly meeting
in the Court House, Rockville, on Tuesday,
March LIST, at 2:30 P. M.
In the Circuit Court here Judge Peter
has signed a decree granting to Ernest
Brown, of Forest Glen. an absolute divorce
from Margaret A. Brown.
The White Oak Farmers Club has elected
officers as follows; President, Geo. Boni-
FAINT; vice-president, Christopher FOLSOM
secretary treasurer, Frank L. Hewitt.
Mr.. John L. Dawson, one of Rockville's
best-known citizens, suffered stroke of
paralysis on Monday last and his condi-
ton is understood to be very grave.
Evangelistic services every night at 8
O'Clock from February 9th to March 18th.
Evangelist Adam W. Miller will be in charge.
All welcome in the Offutt building next to
D.. H. Warfield's store, Rockville.
Frederick L. Riley, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM E. Riley, died last Friday at his home
in Gaithersburg, aged rs years. He was
unmarried. Surviving him are his parents
and several brothers and sisters.
The Rockville District Farmers Club has
been organized with the following officers
President, W. Harry Beard vice-presi-
dent Thos. c. Keys secretary-treasurer.
Ebert T. Claeett; directors. William c.
Watkins, G. F. Garrett and E. W. Mollohan.
Following long illness Miss Bessie E.
Brown, daughter of Thomas J. Brown, died
last week at her home near Unity. aged
20 years. The funeral took place from
Mount Carmel Church. near Unity. burial
being in the cemetery near the church.
ihe newcomb Club net "a lef'-' ses-
sion on Friday, February ilth, at the home
Of Mrs. Wa I Owen, with Mrs F Hsne,
the president, presiding A special speaker.
Mr. Hutchinson, OF the Forest Service. gave
an illustrated talk on the work Of the For
est Service in the national forests.
The Offering Of the Rockville Christian
Church and Bible School for the near East
Relief was 500. In addition to this two
boxes (weiehine 1854 pounds) of wearing
apparel of all kinds we're collected by the
ladies of the church and shipped to head
quarters in New York
When Richard Disney entered the Rock
vile powerhouse Monday morning. he found
the motor used in connection with the
towns sewerage plant on fire and the
building filled with smoke He quickly
turned the hose on the blaze and had it
out within very few minutes. The loss
is placed at $500.
The regular monthly meeting of the Hen
derson-S Smith EdmOnds Post of the Ameri-
oan Legion will be held in Masonic Hall.
Rockville, on Wednesday. March End. 1921.
at $50 P. M. All members of the Post are
requested to be present. and all men who
served in the World War are invited to
come to the meeting. Refreshments will
be served.
The women voters are cordially invited
to attend meeting at the home of Mrs.
George H. Wright at Forest Glen, Friday.
February 25th, at 2 P. M. The object Of
the meeting is to organize a Montgomery
County Branch of the Maryland League of
Women Voters, an organization devoted
to the civic and political education of
women and to the forwarding of improved
legislation. Luncheon go cents) will be
served at 1890 O'Clock to all who notify
Mrs Wright by February 2lst.
Miss Lillian E. Nehouse. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Luther C. Poole. of Spencerville,
and Mr.. William Herbert Van Ness. Jr.,
of Washington, were married on Thursday
evening of last week at the home of the
bride, the ceremony being performed by
Rev. Vim. H. Van Ness. ST., father Of the
bridegroom, in the presence of a large
number of relatives and friends. A re-
ception followed, after which the couple
departed for their honeymoon trip. They
will make their home in Washington.
At the annual meeting of the Rockville
Post Of the American Legion. officers were
chosen as follows: Commander, Robert
Peter; first vice-commander. DR.. Nicol
second vice-commander, Guy Watkins;
finance officer, W. Valentine Wilson ad
jutant, Edgar d. Thompson historian. II.
S. Beal chaplain. Merle T. Jacobs; ser
geant- j. Dan Louthan executive
committee. Robert N. Henderson, Robert l..
Tolson, Merle 7. Jacobs Vim. Gassaway
and Arthur B. Mcfarland war risk officer.
Harold c. Smith
Several hundred farmers and dairymen
from all parts Of the county attended the
annual meeting Of the Montgomery County
Farm Bureau in the court house here on
Tuesday, presided over by j. W. Jones.
president of the bureau. Representative }.
L. Dickinson. Of Iowa, spoke at length on
THE Farm Bureau as National Move
ment:" Gray Silver, Of Washington, talked
on How the Farm Bureau Helps the
Farmer Solve His National Legislative
Problems" d. G. Harry, of Pylesville. Md.
discussed what Organization Is Doing for
Maryland Farmers" the topic Of T. E.
Mclaughlin. Of Washington. was "The Out
look for Organized Dairyine." and The
Temple Of Agriculture" was the subject Of
an interesting talk by Charles W. Holman.
Of Washington.