Evening star., 1923-07-08
'RIVERDALE.

Deakins. at the home of his aged
sister. in Alexandria, Prince Georges
county lost one of it's oldest native
sons He was born. reared and
brought his bride to the old planta-
ton adjoining Riverdale on the west.
which now is being developed into
University Park. His remains were
inferred in the old family burying
ground OH the property which was
reserved by the family when the
estate was sold a few months ago.
Political Mass Meeting,
The Women's Republican Club OF
Rirerdale is planning to open the
campaign with a mass meeting as
soon as definite arrangements can
be made with prominent speakers
Mrs: Virginia White Speel. chairman
OF the women's republican division in
the District Of Columbia, will be on
, the program.
Mrs. Rose Lutz entertained at a
picnic luncheon at her home on the
! boulevard on the Fourth of July
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. III. T. Darr and Mrs E. III. Smith
and family of Washington.
A lawn party and supper will be
held at the residence of Mrs. Fl. S
Roome at the corner Of Carroll avenue
and the Washington boulevard on the
afternoon and evening of July II
The ladies of the Rectors Aid OF
Pinkney Memorial Church will be in
charge.
Pleasure Club Entertained.
The Rfverdale Pleasure Club was
entertained at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Fred C. Lutz. At the five hum
dred tables, Mrs. Forrest Dickey, Mrs
Ernest Gasch. Walter Thorne and
Eugene Jardine were the winners o:
prizes, while consultations were
awarded Forrest Dickey and Mrs
Walter ThOrnc.
The annual picnic of the Presby-
terian SUNDAY School will be held
Beach. An effort Will be made to
have the cars of the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company make the
trip through to Chesapeake Junction
without the usual change at Massa-
chusetts avenue and 5th street. II
Is to be an all-day affair.
a patriotic program was rendered
by the junior and primary depart
the regular service. Mrs. John Roby
gave the story on Courage"
Mrs. Eva c. Chase of Riverdale
made the presenta tion of citizenship
certificates at the Fourth Of July
&C LIBERATION in Brentwood. Through
Mrs. Chase's efforts the certiflcates
were accompanied by autographed
copies Of The American Creed" by
William Tyler Page.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar McBath, who
have been residents Of this town for
many years, left last week for their
new home in Tennessee. Before their
departure the Ladies' Aid Society of
the Presbyterian Church presented
Mrs. McBath a life membership
certificate in appreciation Of her
l. IL, haN ,two
Reception to Pastor.
A reception was rendered Rev.
J. X. Lynn and wife by members OF
in the church parlors. Addresses of
welcome were made by D. w. Worley,
superintendent of the Sunday school:
Prof W. C. Meyers. who formerly
Terncr. who occupied the pulpit the
past two years.
The moving van is becoming a
familiar vehicle on Riverdale's streets
once more. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Hegarty and family are now in their
attractive new home on Washington
avenue. Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Gelinas
of Washington are new residents on
the same street. and the family of
Mai. r. H. Somers have taken pos
session OF the Shipley home on Jeffer-
SON avenue. recently purchased. The
Badger property has been sold to
T. l.. Price.
Family Gathering.
Mrs H. A. Barrows, who is occupy
inr the home Of her daughter. Mrs.
V. c. Baldwin, during the latter's
absence at Piney Point was hostess
to a family gathering which included
four generations Guests OF the day
were MIRA L Rideout and daughters
Of New York, Capt. and Mrs. r.
Heuper, Mrs. l. White and children
of Washington and Mrs. Herbert
Roby of Riverdale.