The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-12-13
EVANSVILLE.
Christmas Party

members and one VISITOR present.
The roll call was christmas Sug-
gestions." Miss Winterberg, presi-
ent, conducted the meeting.
y A beautiful Christmas tree was the
attraction and the exchange of gifts
among members created much inter
est. Refreshments were served. The
next meeting will be held at the home
of Miss Christina Wintsrberg when
election Of officers will occur at which
time every member should be in at
tendance.
Nasons Dine.
Forty members of the Mountain
City Lodge, No. 80, A, F. & A. Ma
sons, Frostburg, including several of
the Grantsville Craft, enjoyed chick
en- and waffle dinner at the National
Hotel on Wednesday. Girard Ever
stine, of Cumberland, was the speaker.
Following the dinner several tables of
cards were in play.
High School Operetta.
The operetta, "The Love Pirates of
Hawaii" to be given on December IA
and Is at w. o. W. Hall, by the Glee
Club of Grantsviile high school will
be one of the best plays of its kind to
be given in Grantsville during the
year. Hawaiian scenery and music
will be two Of the features Of the en-
tertainment. 1t will be full of pep
and will be entertaining to large de-
gree. Don't forget the date, Decem-
Der IA and Is. The play will be pre-
scented under the direction of Miss
Ruth Conley, director of music in the
local school.
Missionary Meeting.
A very interesting meeting of the
Lutheran Missionary Society was held
recently, the hostesses being Mrs.
VIM. Schaeffer and Mrs. Elizabeth
Lohr. Miss Kate Bannatyne led the
meeting, the topic being "Home Mis-
sions." Delicious refreshments were
served.
Bridge Party.
One of the largest and most attrac-
lively arranged bridge party was that
held by the Parent Teachers Associa-
ton last Friday night. There were
twenty tables in play. The rooms were
beautifully decorated in gold and in
green. The funds realized from the
party will go toward purchasing new
desks for the high school. During the
evening delicious refreshments were
served.
Death of Eli burst.
The funeral of the late Eli burst, 651
years old, who died suddenly last Sat
urday. was held at the United Breth-
rem church Tuesday afternoon, Rev.
Ed. Walls officiating. Interment was
made in the family cemetery. The de-
ceased is survived by his wife and four
children and several grandchildren.
Death was due to an attack of the
heart.
Quilting Party.
Mrs. J. U. Stanton entertained at an
all-day quilting party last Friday. The
following were present: Mrs. Henry
Speicher, Mrs. Harvey Speicher, Mrs.
Arthur Scrogum, Mrs. Hobart SPEECH
er, all of Accident; Mrs. c. c. Beachy,
Mrs. Robert Anwyl, Mrs. Noah War
nick. Mrs. w. C. Loechel, Mrs. Albert |
Warwick and Mrs. Peter Yost. Dur
ing the day a dinner was served the
guests.
PIT. Association Organized.
A Parent Teachers Association was
organized on Friday night at the Mer-
rill school. Floyd Miller, principal OF
the school, presided. Miss Delta Can't |
gave several splendid readings fol-
lowed by the election of officers for
the association.
On Wednesday night very inter
esting Parent-Teacher meeting was
held at the Beall school, Miss Marga-
ret Marley, principal, presiding. A
splendid program was rendered by the
children and Miss Kate Bannatyne
gave a very interesting talk. A large
of patrons were present.
Teachers Meetings.
Teachers meetings of the Grants
vile supervisory unit were held at the
Yoder school, Thursday afternoon and
at the johnson school, Friday after
noon. Demonstrations in history in
the higher grades were given by the
various teachers of the unit. Super
intendent Rathbun attended both the
meetings and gave very instructive
talks.
Personal Mention.
Frank Getty, of College Park, Md,
and Mrs. ]. K. Smart, of Philadelphia,
were called home day or two ago
because of the illness of their mother,
Mrs. Annie Getty.
Mrs. Francis Boucher has returned
home after a visit Of several weeks
with relatives in Washington, D. c.
Mrs. David burst, Of Oakland, spent
the past week here with Mr.. Michael
Nathan and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Barr, Grove
City, Pa, arrived one day this week
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