The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1937-04-15

DenOer, Mf. Epstein, MI. Fahey, IN the
order named. A variety of novel favors
went to each guest. Tulips in individ-
ual ice cream vessels were highlights
of the luncheon. The rooms were dec
GRATED with roses, snapdragons and tu-
lips. The color scheme was lavender
and yellow.
Other Social Events
Fifteen boys and girls attended the
junior social evening of the c. E.
Society Wednesday evening in the
social room of the Lutheran church
Mrs. Wendell Lohr was in charge OF
games and Mae Winter and Margaret
Jane Gortner, refreshments. The SEN
Tors held similar affair Thursday ev-
ening.
Mrs. Scott Holiday was hostess to
the Teachers Bridge club Thursday
night at the Casselman Hotel. Three
tables were in play. Mrs. B. F. Epstein
received the prize.
The junior and senior members OF
the local high school chapter of Future
Farmers of America held a party or
Thursday night in the school building
Cards, ping pong and checkers were
enjoyed by about twenty guests. The
H. E. girls served refreshments under
the direction of Miss Betty Broadwa-
ter, instructor. Joseph Keefe is presi-
dent of the local club.
The Ladies' Monday Night bridge
club was entertained by Mrs. ]. R.
Gnagey at the National Hotel. Three
tables of contract were in play. Mrs
Hayward F. Broadwater and Mrs
Frank E. Conkling were guests. Mrs
Thomas D. Maurer won the prize for
high score.
Maragret Jane Gortner and Claudia
Paul entertained the prospective Girl
Scouts at social evening at the home
of the captain, Mrs. C. o. Keller, on
Tuesday night. Other scouts present
were Helen, Mary and Ray Houck
Betty Jane Beachy and Margaret
Ycunkin. The scouts have decided to
conduct bake sale on Saturday, April
oath.
Church Activities
The Maple Grove Sunday school has
reorganized with the following officers
elected: Jason Wilburn, superinten-
dent; Fenton Platter, assistant; Miss
Alverta Ringer, secretary and treasur-
er; Miss Verna Wilburn, chorus lead
er; Mr.. Wilburn, Mr.. Platter, Mrs. P
H. Yost, Norma Resi- and Mrs. Irwin
Baker, teachers.
Miss Mildred Beachy led the topic,
"The Good Church Member Practices
Stewardship" at Christian Endeavor
Sunday night in the Methodist church
George W. Diefenbach spoke on Stew
ardship. A vocal trio was rendered by
Misses Evelyn Spiker, Ruth Klotz and
Mildred Beachy, with Miss Iva Klotz
accompanist.
Mrs. C. A. Bender, Mrs. Floyd
burst, Mrs. ]. U. Stanton, Mrs. C. o.
Bender and Mrs. H. o. Miller, of the
w. M. S., of St. Johns Reformed
church attended the convention of the
society at ST.. Paul's church at Somer-
set, Pa, Saturday.
Services in the local churches for
Sunday, April 10, will be as follows:
Catholic, a. m. Lutheran, Sunday
school, 9:45 a. m. Methodist, church
school, 10 a. M; worship service, 1880
p. m. Reformed, Sunday school, $3.50 a.
m., worship service, 1890 a. m. C.
E., 700 p. M, in the Methodist church.
The young peoples classes of the
Lutheran Sunday school, assisted by
members of the Missionary Society,
will have a turkey dinner on Thursday
night, April %, in the social room
of the church. The proceeds will go
for the lighting system recently in
stalled and dedicated.
Events Bhiefiy Noted
Mrs. Harriet Blocher celebrated her
92nd birthday Sunday at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Bowers, at Jen-
nings. Mrs. Blocher is the oldest living
descendant of the Broadwater family.
Ira L. Huff is her grandson.
The Shakespeare Club will meet at
the Holmes Wallace studios Tuesday
night, April 20.
A two-act operetta, "Polly's Make
Believe Orphanage," will be presented
next Friday night, April %, in the wv.