Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-10-22

Mrs. John J. Higgins, of Rockville, an
nounces the engagement of her daughter,
Miss Dorothy Lawrence Higgins. to Mr..
John Gordon Mcdonald. The widdins will
take place on November 9th.
Miss Agnes M. Wise. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward NJ. Wise. and Mr.. Charles W
Moulden. Of Forest Glen neishborhood. were
married in St. Johns Catholic Church.
Forest Glen. by Rev. C. o. Rosensteel. The
maid of honor was the brides sister, Miss
Matilda Wise. Mr.. Edward Wise, brother
OF the bride. was the best man. Follow
ing the ceremony, wedding breakfast
was served at the home Of the bride Is
parents, followed by a reception. Mr.. and
Mrs. Moulden left for an extended tour.
They will live at Ashville, N. C.
At the October meeting of the Dickerson
Community League. held in the Dickerson
High School auditorium, and largely at
tended. officers were chosen as follows
President. Lloyd J. Jones vice-presidents,
J. Brooke Gott and Lawrence B. Jones
secretary-treasurer. Miss Ara Hicks. The
meeting was addressed by Prof. Mullinix.
principal Of the school, who outlined the
work planned for the school during the
year and urged cooperation on the part
OF the patrons and other friends Of the
institution. A program Of music and other
features was rendered.
A tabulation Of the reports of the officers
OF registrations for the various election
precincts Of the county shows that during
the recent sittinss Of the registrars total
2.S06 names were added to the reistra-
tion books, and 1872 stricken therefrom,
making total gain in the registered vote
of 1895. The names Of 1881 Democrats.
902 Republicans and A Independents
were enrolled. and the names Of $50 Demo-
Gratis. TIT Republicans and As Independ-
ents erased. The net Democratic gain.
therefore. over the Republican. SO far as
affiiation is concerned, was 925.
The opening meeting of the Rockville
Woman's Club was held at the Montgom-
cry Country Club here on October 18th
with large number Of members present.
The new president. Mrs. Somervell Daw-
son. presided and outlined splendid pro-
gram Of work for the coming club year.
After the usual business routine. Mrs. Peter
Wagner sang several selections In a very
pleasing manner. Mrs o. C. Merrill. presi-
dent Of the county federation. gave a most
interesting talk. A social hour followed
before adjournment. The next meeting
will be at the home of Mrs. Thomas Lad
son in Olney.
Many friends are coming from distance
to attend the Sunday morning service at
the Rockville Baptist Church. A new film
stereopticon showing thousands of Bible
pictures. has been installed as part Of the
Sunday School equipment. Next Sunday
at the II A. M. service. the pastors sermon
topic will be: Forgive and Be Forgiven 4"
In the evening. at 1850 O'Clock. the sermon
subject will be. THE Unknown God"
The church repairs being almost COM
pleted. preparations are being made for
an open house and public rededicatory
service early in November. the pas
tors free illustrated lecture on Cuba.
the Land of Sunshine and Flowers" will
be given in the Rockville Baptist Church
on Thursday. October 26th. at 8 P. M.
Carl Andereeg. Of Washington, identified
the body found last week in the Potomac
River. near Sycamore Island. as that Of
his stepfather. Chancey H. Dewey. an en-
ploye Of the Internal Revenue Department.
aged SIS years. Dewey had been missing
since October 5th. He had disappeared
after suffering from nervousness. and rela-
tives had been searching without a trace
of his whereabouts. There were no marks
of violence on the body. Dewey was born
at Rome. N. Y. and the body was sent
there for burial. He had been a resident
Of Washington for 80 years. The initials,
&C. H. D." In the lining of his coat and o
pair Of cuff buttons. which belong to his
stepson, were the means of his Identified
ton. No inquest was deemed necessary.