The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-12-12

day The guests were Claudia Paul,
Mae Winter, Rheta Blocher, Margaret
Younkin, Lucille Patton, Grace Swau-
ger, Mary Schaefer, Vera Miller, Mary
Jane Beachy and Mildred Beachy. The
girls played games and were served
refreshments at a table decorated in
the holiday style.
Miss Kate Bannatyne entertained
with Christmas party at the Liven-
good Tourist Home, Monday night.
The following guests were present:
Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Getty, Miss Emma
Caulk, Mr.. and Mrs. B. Epstein, Mr.
and Mrs. Scott Holiday, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Elias, Mr.. and Mrs. B. DIN
Kesner, Miss Leona Clark. The evening
was spent in playing games. A de-
hcious two-course luncheon climaXed
the evening.
Mrs. Florence Maurer entertained
the bridge club at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. A. C. Stanton Monday night
Each member took a decoration. Three
tables were in play. Mrs. Macon Will
liams was a guest. Mrs. J. F. Fahey
won high honors. Clever and unique
tallies on which something character
istic of the holder was artistically
sketched by the hostess proved to be
one of the high lights of the evening.
Following the games gifts were eX-
changed and very attractive and fes-
tive refreshments were served. Each
person received a Santa Claus favor.
The matinee and evening show of
"Robin Hood" was presented Wednes-
day by the pupils of the elementary
grades under the direction of Miss
Evangeline Rumbaugh and Miss Leona
Clark.
Bethel Y oder Wedding
Miss Thelma Yoder, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Yoder, Grantsville,
and Lawrence Bethel, son of Mr., and
Mrs. Daniel Bethel, Bittinger, were
married by the Rev. c. W. Bender,
Springs, Pa, at the Maple Glen church
on Friday evening, December 10. A
reception was held at the home of the
brides parents at which approximately
sixty friends and relatives were pres
ent.
Young Peoples Union
The topic of the Y. P. U. Sunday ev
ening was "The Birth of Our King,
and was led by Miss Ruth Younkin.
There will be no meeting Of this or
ganization this coming Sunday but on
the following Sunday, December 30,
the Christmas program will be pre-
scented. The public is invited and it is
wished that as many as can will be
present.
The young people held their Christ
mas socials this week, the Juniors on
Tuesday evening and the Seniors on
Wednesday evening. Games were
played and gifts were exchanged. Re
freshments climaxed the affairs.
Church Activities
At the Christmas party of the Wo-
mems Missionary Society of st. Johns
Reformed church held at the home of
Mrs. Ida Hershberger last Wednes-
day night, the following officers were
elected for the coming year; Mrs. C,
o. Bender, president; Mrs. Byron H.
Bender, vice-president; Mrs. Floyd
burst, secretary; Mrs. Hayward
Broadwater, treasurer, Christmas dec
orations, including a tree, predomi-
mated; games were played and gifts
were exchanged. A two-course lunch
con was served by the hostess. Rev. c.
L. Bash was presented with hooked
rug and Mrs. H. o. Miller, the retir
ing president, was remembered with
a gift.
The Rev. C. ]. Allender, pastor of
the Methodist church, and his wife,
were honored with a surprise party
held in the church on Tuesday night
by members of three of his charges
Grantsville, Mt. Zion and Jennings.
They received gifts. Christmas songs
were sung and refreshments were
served.
Mrs. L. 3. Schaefer entertained the
NJ. E. Ladies' Aid at their Christmas
party on Thursday night. There was an
exchange of gifts made among the
members.
Services in the local churches for
Sunday, Dec. %, are as follows:
Catholic, 8 a. M; Lutheran, Sunday
school, 9:45; Christmas worship ser
vice, II a. M, Sunday school Christ
mas program, 1880 p. m. Methodist,