Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-07-02
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August 24th. 25th. 18th and 9th have
been definitely selected by the directors
Of the Montgomery County Agricultural
Society as the dates for the annual Rockville
Fair.
Announcement has been made that the
marriage Of Mrs Alice Clark. Of Howard
and Montgomery counties. to Mr. Thomas
~ Henderson. Of Washington. will take
place in the near future.
The members Of the Tuesday Afternoon
Bridge Club. attired in erotesque costumes.
dave Mrs. 2. Hazel CasheIl surprise party
at her home here last week and presented
her with handsome silver bowl.
Nc. Alvin L. Humphrey and Miss Doro-
thy E. Mcdonald. both Of Takoma Park.
were married last week by Rev. Joseph
Fletcher. rector of Rock Creek Parish. the
ceremony being performed near Takoma
Park.
One Of the engines Of the Rockville
Volunteer Fire Department was put out Of
commission and damaged to the amount
Of $500 when it collided with telephone
pole on Monday while responding to fire
slarm.
Trujean H. Aud. of this town. has been
selected as temporary clerk Of the police
court here to succeed Thomas GOtt. re-
sisned. who retired Wednesday. Mr.. Aud.
who is a public school teacher. is expected
TO serve until the beginning Of the next
school year.
Franklin Bicknell. of Bethesda. was held
in $4,000 bond for the grand jury after a
hearing in the police court here Tuesday
In connection with the death of two SOL
diers. who were fatally injured on the
Rockville pike by an automobile on the
night Of June 18th.
There will be meeting Of the Demo-
cratic Law Enforcement Clubs of Mont
gomery county on Tuesday. July 9Th. at
7:30 P. NJ, in the hall at Damascus. All
who are interest. I'd in law enforcement are
invited. Musical program and good speak
ers will be heard.
Rev. Father Schaeffer. pastor of Epiphany
Church. Georgetown, and Paul Gardiner. Of
this town. left last week on a motor trip to |
Rochester. Buffalo and Niagara Falls. They |
also expect to extend their trip to Mon
treal. Quebec and other pO nts Of interest |
in Canada during their vacation.
Miss Carrie Landella Ricketts,. daughter /
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles W. Ricketts,. of |
this town. and Mr.. Vernon G. MObley. Of |
DerwoOd. were married at Gaithersbure |
last Friday evening by Rev. VIM. Stevens /
pastor of Grace Methodist Church. the cere- I
mony being performed at the parsonage.
Andrew Burke AlmOney. aged rs years. |
a retired banker and resident Of Hseers-
town, died at his apartments on Wednes- /
day of last week after an illness Of several /
weeks. Mr.. Almoney was born in Rock
vile and had been a resident of Hagers-
town for fifty years He is survived by a /
brother. Albert J. AlmOney. Of this town.
Gen. Milton A. Rockford. commanding
officer of the Maryland National Guard .
has notified the Service Company. Silver
Spring. and the HOwitzer Company, Ken
sington. that the construction Of armories
at Silver Spring and KensinstOn will begin
about the middle of July. Capt. Bfownell
Riggs and Capt. Clarence v. Sayer are the
commanding officers Of the two companies.
Under the direction of Harry S. Beall.
superintendent of the Sunday School. the
annual children's day exercises were held
in the Baptist Church here last Sunday.
A program of music and recitations was
given by the children Mr.. Beall made
short address. and there were other inter
estine features. Mrs. Harry Gormley was
chairman Of the committee Of arrange
ments.
Former Sheriff Alvie A. Monkey has been
appointed by the County Commissioners
chief of the police for this county. in place
Of VIM L. Aud. The term is two years
and the annual salary $500 and ex-
penses. The Commissioners re-appointed
George 7. Windham. Roy BOdmer. Andrew
Phillips. Joseph Oldheld. Earl H. Burdine.
Guy Jones and d. Leroy Snyder members
Of the police force.
An open competitive examination under
the rules of the u. S. Civil Service Com
mission is announced for the position Of
clerk-carrier in the postoffice at Rockville.
Receipt of applications will close July 7th.
Applications for this examination must be
made on the prescribed form. wi ich. with
necessary instructions. may be obtained
from the commissions local secretary at
the postoffice at Rockville. Md.
Although there are but three surviving
members Of Ridgely Brown Camp of Con
federate Veterans. of this county. which
at one time numbered fifty-four. the annual
meeting will be held as usual on the first
Saturday in August. according to announce
ment by Commander Elgar L. Tschiffely.
The remaining members of the camp are .
Commander Tschiffely and Judge Alfred .
c. FOLSOM. of this county. aud E. o. Scaggs. .
Of Washington. I
The Sandy Spring Physicians Social .
Club held an interesting meeting last week
at the Manor Club. near Norbeck. with DR.. .
VIM. L. Lewis. of Kensineton. host. .
number Of unusual cases were reported .
and the discussions which followed were .
participated in by virtually all present.
Dinner was served. Those attending were
Drs. Jacob W. Bird. William L. Lewis. Chas. .
c. Tumblestone. Frank J. Broschart and
Gilbert v. Hartley. Of this county. and W. /
W. L. Cissel and S. A. Nichols. Of Howard I
county. ]
The large auditoTium at Washington .
Grove was filed last Sunday afternoon /
with members of various Masonic Orders. !