Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1933-02-16
GAITHERSBURG

meeting or the Phllathea Glass, Grace
M. E. Church which enjoyed its Feb
ruary session at the home of Mrs
Clyde Thomas, Walker avenue or
:. Tuesday evening of last week. Mrs
George Darby led in the devotional
service with Mrs. McKendree Walker
in charge of the business meeting
Interesting readings on various
phases of Lincoln's life were given by
Mrs. Clyde Thomas, Mrs. Sydney H
Karr, and Mrs. Paul Thomas. Mrs
Merle Jacobs compared the great
deeds of Washington and Lincoln, by
an instructive reading on how the
former built up great nation and
how the latter saved it. Special music
was rendered by Mrs. G. w. Bell
Tempting refreshments were served
by the hostess.
A discussion of several resolutions
to be brought before the County
Federation of All Clubs with plans
for Athletic night were the principal
measures under consideration at the
last meeting of the Montgomery
County Jersey Calf Club in session at
the home of the president, Allie
Messer, near Gaithersburg, on Thurs
day evening of last week. Thirteen
members were reported present.
Miss Celeste Thomas of Frederick
Md, was week end guest at the
home of her brother-in-law and sister
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Reed, on Freder-
lex Avenue.
The Friendly Bible Class of the
Epworth M. E. Church, Gaithersburg
met at the home of Mrs. George
Marshall on Monday evening of last
week with large number of the
class members in attendance. Plans
for st. Patrick's Party were dis
cussed at the business meeting, pre-
sided over by Mrs. John Mullinix, in
the absence of the president, Mrs.
Edgar Johnson. Readings, games, and
puzzles featured the evenings enter
tainment conducted by the program
chairman, Mrs. Ethel Mills. The usual
social hour with refreshments were
enjoyed.
'te recent benefit movie featuring
Will Rogers in "Too Busy to Work.
which was staged at the Lyric here
on February 1 and 2, under the aus
pieces of the Barber-B Briggs Post, No.
1O4, American Legion is reported by
the committee in charge as a financ-
ial success. Approximately eight hun
dred tickets were sold in all with-the
net proceeds amounting to one hun
dred dollars for the Post. The COM
mittee in charge wishes to thank all
those who helped in any way to make
this first show success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Reed entertain
ed at Valentine Dinner and Bridge
Party at her home on Frederick Ave
nue. on Saturday evening of last week
Mrs. Edgar Johnson is the guest of
her son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Roland Ward, Snow Hill, Md.
Mrs. George Marshall has return
ed to her home on Diamond Avenue
after pleasant visit with relatives
In Pocomoke City, Md.
The Grade Mothers of the Gath
ersburg High School appointed by the
Parent-Teacher Association to look
after the needs of the Elementary
Department are planning to hold a
benefit luncheon in the school cafe
terra here on Wednesday, February
~, 1880 to 2 P. NJ, according to an
announcement by Mrs. Lewis Reed
chairman of the general committee on
plans and arrangements. Proceeds
VIII be used toward the purchase of
DOCKS for a permanent reference
library for the fourth, fifth and sixth
grades. The menu will consist of
chicken salad, peas, cream potatoes
and homemade rolls, all for the small
sum of fifteen cents. Extras will in
ciude soup, fruit salad, home made
cake, pies, and ice-cream. at a small
additional cost. Committee members
who will assist Mrs. Reed are Mrs.
George Young and Mrs. George Oar
by.
Mrs. George Darby of Brookes Ave
nue., entertained at three tables of
bridge on Thursday evening last in
honor of the Gaithersburg Club. In
addition to the regular club members.
IN attendance, Mrs. Irwin Thomas and
MRS. Sydney H. Karr were included
as guests. Prizes for the evening were
won as follows, High Score, Mrs.
Clyde Thomas; Consolation. Mrs.
merle Jacobs; and low score. Mrs.
Garrison w. Bell.
What the ten Welfare Agencies in
Montgomery County are doing for the
sake of humanity, the great needs of
these organizations and the wonder