Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1934-10-25

tive and interesting lecture by Mrs.
John Wade, of Baltimore before the
members of the Gaithersburg
Woman's Club at their semi-monthly
held at the home of Miss
Vashti Bartlett, last Thursday.
According to Mrs. Wade, who has
recently returned from an extended
trip abroad, this ancient capital locat-
ed on the coast of Spain was in ex-
istence many hundred years before the
birth of Christ and is the oldest
known capital in the world today.
This lecture which was illustrated
also included screen pictures of the
recent uprisings in Spain together
with history of the country in gen
eral. Mrs. Fred McGraw was an
nounced as the next hostess, the meet
ing to be held at her home on Thurs
day afternoon, Nov. 1, 2:30 o'clock.
Miss Olivia Myers, president, pre-
sided.
Mrs. Carroll Walker left last week
for an extended visit with her sister
and brother-in-law, DR.. and Mrs. c.
A. Rhodes in,Atlanta, Ga.
Mr.. Charles Stevens and sister
Miss Marjorie Stevens of Akron, Ohio
were called here last week by the
death of their little nephew, Master
Robert Clagett.
With approximately $50 persons
which included representatives from
the local chapter, various organiza-
tions in Montgomery County anG
Washington, D. c., in attendance, the
first fall meeting of the Catholic
Evidence Guild was held in st. Mar
tins Hall, here on Tuesday evening
Oct. 16.
Featuring as one of the high lights
of the occasion was an inspirations
address on "Stories of Conversion by
DIR. Fulton j. Sheen, a speaker of in
ternational fame and Professor O.
Philosophy at the Catholic University
Washington, D. c.
The Montgomery County Chora
Club of % voices, with Mrs. Howard
Blandy of Rockville, as director, alsc
entertained with several vocal selec
tions.
Rev. J. J. Callaghan, pastor of st
Martins Catholic Church, continues
the L"Question Box" and Miss Mari
Stang had charge of the general pro
ceedings. Included among the distin
guished guests was Miss Florence M
Winter, National Chairman of tn
Converts League, Washington, D. G..
The Culture Farmers of America
of the Gaithersburg High School hav'
elected the following officers for tn
1934-35 school session: Melvin Glover
president; Edwin Bumbacher, vice
president; Griffith Hawkins, secretary
Warren Kilby, treasurer; William
Lynch, reporter; and Albert Cissell
farm watch dog.
Eight members of the local organi
cation attended the annual State F
F. A. banquet and meeting held at thu
Calvary M. E. Church, Frederick las
Thursday evening. The following
members participated in contests OF
Friday at the Frederick Fair as fol
lows: Cattle judging: James Howes
Albert Cissell, Warren Kilby; Corr
and potato: Bowie Allnutt, Melvil
Glover, Gordon Warield; Demonstra
ton contest: William Linthicum, Ed
gar Bumbacher, Newton Butts, ant
William Miles.
In order to meet the growing de
mand for children's clothing, bed lin
en- and blankets the directors of the
local chapter of the Needle Worl
Guild of America at meeting held al
the home of the president, Mrs. Harry
Hoskinson, last week planned a drive
for new members. Membership re.
quirements include the donation Of
two new garments, household linen OIL
a donation of money annually for the
use of the needy in this county and il
is hoped the response will be greater
this year than ever before.
The date set for the annual in.
gathering and exhibition is November
Z, 2:30 P. NJ, in the assembly hall Of
the Grace M. E. Church, South, this
town.
Plans for future class activities and
the annual election of officers of the
Friendly Class, Grace M. E. Church
South, featured the October meeting
held at the home of Mrs. Paul Thomas
teacher, on Monday evening. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: Albert
Clagett, president, (re-elected); David
Grogan, vice-president, (re-elected) ;
and Howard Reed, secretary-treasur-
err.
Mrs. William Davis is reported i'll