Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-06-22
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children's Day will be observed at Hunt
uiu NJ E. Church on Sunday. June
t oath, at 2:sO P. M. All are cordially in
yited to attend
M,s Thomas D. Griffith has been ap-
,a,od chairman and Mrs. William B.
rahlev vice-chairman of the Woman's
nonartment of the Montgomery County
roir 70 fill the vacancies caused by the
saiarations of Mrs. Somervell Dawson and
Mrs. Eugene Scott
Ioseph Kelly. colored, of Washington. is
II ;ail here on the charge OF shooting and
aa,ionslv woundine Lester Diees, colored,
oIso Of Washington. The shooting occurred
:, q dance near Linden several nights ago.
nidss is said to be in serious condition
in Washington hospital
Pobert L. Tolson, instructor in vocational
agricultural education at the Gaithersbure
Hish School, and George W. Clendaniel.
principal of the high school at Clarksville,
Ma left Monday for the University OF
wisconsin, where they will take six-week
course in agricultural education at the sum-
mer school.
Miss Blanche A. Butt, daughter of Mr..
ord Mrs William j. Butt, of Washington,
formerly of Hunting Hill, this county. was
married to Mr.. Oscar H. Moore, of East
Falls Church, Va, on June 9th, in Tenley-
town. D. c., by Rev. J. E. Fort. After the
wedding reception was held at the home
Of the brides parents.
The trustees of the Boyd's Presbyterian
Church. with the aid of the Ladies Aid
Society, have broken ground for the erec-
ton of pretty Sunday School building on
the church grounds. The structure will
cost about $4,000. Mrs. Sara E. Boyd
donated $4,000 and made the erection
of the structure possible.
Mrs. Fannie E. Claeett, wife of James o.
Clas>3t. died on Wednesday of last week
at her home at Derwood, aged about 60
wears. She had been i'll long time of
complication of diseases. She is survived
by her husband. The funeral took place
from the Methodist Church at Damascus
and burial was in the cemetery nearby
The State Roads Commission has :
nounced that oiling outfit No. 4. which is
now oiline from Four Corners to Seek Corner
would oil the following roads in this coun-
~ and in the order named Silver Spring
to Avenel, Sligo to Colesville. Takoma to
District line, Seventh street pike to Forest
Glen, Kensington to Wheaton, Kensineton
to Chevy Chase Lake and Woodmont to
Glen Echo.
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On the charge Of breaking into the home
of Mrs. Anne C. Schutt, near Silver Spring,
several days ago and stealing jewelry. sill
verware, clothing and other things of the
value of approximately $500, Charles
Swami. colored. formerly employed by Mrs.
Schutt. was before Judge Samuel Riggs,
in the police court. He admitted his guilt
and was committed to Jail to await the
action of the November grand jury.
The Gaithersburg baseball team will play
the strong Cardinal Athletic Clnh of AfoA-
sssSirsa. Va. at Gaithersburg, on Saturday
afternoon, June 23rd, at 3I5 o'clock. This
is one of the strongest teams in Northern
Virginia and good game is promised. Last
Saturday Gaithersburg defeated the Ar
lington Club of Virginia. which was the
first time Arlington had been defeated
this year, having previously won games.
A nasturtium show of unusual interest
was held on June 18th at the Maryland
school, Takoma Park, by the first and
second grades. Seeds had been distributed
among the children early in the spring to
see who could raise the healthiest plant.
First prize was won by Eugene Thomas,
first grade; second prize, Ruth Shenk, first
Grade third prize, Mary McSlappey. sec
ond grade. The judges were Mrs. Charles
K. Pettis, Mrs. Frank E. Locke and Mrs.
f. G. Panty.
Charles H. w. Pennifield for the last 20
years in charge of Pennifeld's Lock,
on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. near
Travilah, died last Sunday night at his
home near the lock. aged 66 years. He
had been i'll for several months. He is
survived by his widow, formerly Miss
Mccrossin, of this county. and son. Geo.
". Fennifeld. Mr.. Pennifield was the only
child Of the late George W. Pennifeld. who
was Keeper" of the lock for IS years be-
fore his son took charge
The Ridgsly Brown Chapter. U. d. c..
held its June meeting at the beautiful
home of Mrs. George Bonifant. near Lay
hill, the president. Miss May Sellman, in
the chair. The regular business was trans
acted. Miss Sellman told about calendar
Tor World War Memorial Fund. Mrs. Git
unes gave a report Of the State meeting
After the business session the meeting
adjourned and bountiful luncheon was
served by the hostess. Guests present were
Miss Eliza Candy. Mrs. Candy. Mrs. AL
fred Toson, Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. TosOn.
Mr.. Roger Shaw. chairman, and men.
oers Of the Montgomery County SHRINE
committee wish to take this oppouunit,
10 most heartily thank the citizens of ou
county and all others who made possible
The grand success in handling. helping
and entertaining the crowds which passed
through Rockville on their way to the
Shrine Convention held in Washington. d
I. The strangers who passed through our