The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1933-01-05
EVANSVILLE
Mrs. Mary YOst Baker

Yost, died at her home in Grantsville,
Thursday, December 20. Mrs. Baker
had been in failing health for several
years, but bravely carried on her
household tasks to within few weeks
\ before her death.
Mrs. Baker was born at Jones'
Mills, Westmoreland county, Pa, on
January %, 1861. While still small
girl her parents moved from there to
Accident and a few years later to
Maple Grove, a few miles south of
Grantsville. She was married Janu-
airy 81, 1878, to John w. Baker, who
survives, with the following named
children: William P, Lloyd W., Eu-
gene M. and Mrs. Sarah Winter, all of
near Grantsville; Norman E., of Sal
isbury, Pa; and Mrs. Mae Wagner,
of Latrobe, Pa; also eleven grand
children and three great-grandchil-
,dren.
Funeral services were held in the
Maple Grove Brethren church, of
which she was faithful member from
childhood, on Sunday morning. Her
pastor, Rev. j. E. Walls, officiated.
Burial was in the Grantsville ceme-
terry. Those who attended the funeral
from distance were Martha and En-
ma Yost, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wag-
ner, E. S. Wagner, Derry and Clar-
ence Smith, all of Latrobe, and Henry
Baker and family, of Mountain Lake
Park.
Mrs. Baker was quiet, unassuming
little woman, never putting herself
first, but always keeping the needs
of her family and community as first
consideration. Her family and the
community have lost real helper.
Public Health Worker to Baltimore
Mrs. j. F. Fahey, county health
nurse, left Grantsville on Monday for
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore,
where she will take a two weeks
course in public health work. She
will then spend a month at Annapolis
one of the health centers, where she
will engage in public health work.
Fire Department To Entertain
Grantsville Fire Department will
hold a bridge and 500 card party in
w. o. w. Hall on Friday evening,
January 6. The proceeds will be used
for repairs and chemicals in case Of
fire. The fire department has recently
received a great many calls and the
expenses have been high. The men,
bers will greatly appreciate the
patronage of the public.
Miss BrOadwater Entertains
\ Miss Viola Broadwater entertained
j, with chop suey supper at her home
Friday evening in honor of Miss Olive
Mae Andrews. Following the supper,
three tables of bridge were. in play.
The prize was won by ]. R. Gnagey
and the guest prize was presented to
Miss Andrews. Out-of-town guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Rowe and
DIR. John Shipley, of Meyersdale, Pa.
Revival Meeting in Progress
A series of revival meetings was
begun in the Methodist church here on
Wednesday evening, January a, and
will continue indefinitely. The pastor,
Rev. A. C. Bell, is in charge of the
meeting. The quarterly meeting of
the congregation will be held on Sun
day afternoon, January 8. Rev. John
L. Wolfe, district superintendent, will
be present and will remain for several
services next week.
Community Club To Meet
The Grantsville Community Club
will meet on Friday afternoon, JAN
uary 9th, at the home of Miss Ethel
Broadwater.
Officials of Reformed Church Chosen
A large number Of the members of
the German Reformed church gath
cred in the church on Tuesday even
ing, at which time the annual congre-
gational meeting was held, and at
which officers for the ensuing year
were elected. Following this a re-
ception was tended the recently chosen
minister, Rev. Bash and his family
receiving many useful gifts and food
items.
Missionary Society Meeting
Because Of the illness of Mrs. John
Zehner, who was to be hostess, the
regular monthly meeting of the Luth-
eran Missionary Society was held in
the social room of the church instead
of at the home of Mrs. Zehner, as was
planned.
Bridge Nearing Completion
Concrete is being poured for the
floor of the new Casselman River
bridge. 1t is believed that the new
bridge will be open for traffic about
February list.
To Be Stationed in Alaska
Miss Olive Mae Andrews, of Red
Lion, Pa, was a guest of Miss Viola |
Broadwater last week. Miss Andrews
recently returned from the Panama
canal Zone where she was nursing in |