The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1937-04-29
EVANSVILLE
Elementary School Entertainment

The elementary school gave an out
standing entertainment Friday after
noon and evening. The first number on
the twin bill was one-act play, "The
Kings Great Toe" presented by pupils
of the seventh grade.
An operetta, "Polly's Make Believe
Orphanage," in three acts, was equally
as we'll presented by Elizabeth Yom-
mer taking the lead as polly" Vir-
ginia VanGilder, Sonny Patton, Bus
ter Bender and Mary Houck were
others taking leading parts, supported
by Robert Davis, Virginia Miller, Rob-
ert Bender, Harry Huff, Edgar Bender,
Margie Reichenberher, Elwood Edgar,
Joe Blocher, Eleanor Wilburn, Mar
vette Folk and Gordon Mckenzie.
Miss Evangeline Rumbaugh, music
instructor; Miss Leona Clark and Ed
win Elias were directors. Costumes
were designed and made by pupils of
the home economics department of the
high school, Miss Betty Broadwater,
instructor. The school cleared about
$35, which will go toward equipment
for the new auditorium.
WOOdmen Initiate Class
A meeting of the Woodmen of the
World, Camp Al, was held Monday
night. Approximately 125 Woodmen
attended. Deputy Spencer Graham, Of
ficers and the degree team Of the Crel-
lin Camp initiated the following can
didates: Ray Wiley, Lester Opel, E. C.
Keener, Moss Hawk, Allen Beckett,
Russell Traevinbly, Elmer Lininger,
Calvin Johnson, Sherman Getteman,
Harry Foy, Albert Kamp, Chas. Rex
roade, Albert Rodeheaver, Frank Mat
thews, Frank Burow, Roy Burow. Fiji
teen visitors from the Friendsville
Camp were present.
A. A. A. Meeting
DR.. o. X. Hoffman, live stock speci-
list of the U. of Md. Extension service,
returned Tuesday night to the meet
ing of the Agriculture Alumni Associ-
alton when he spoke on Bangs Disease
in cattle. Members, parents, farmers
and boys of the agriculture department
of the school attended. DR.. Hoffman
also showed a picture entitled "Grass,"
in addition to other movies. On Tues
day night, May 4, poultry specialist
will be guest and lecture and conduct
a demonstration. All poultry fanciers
are urged to be present. Diseased or
dead birds may be brought for an au-
topsy.
Community Sing
All music lovers are invited to join
in the community sing at the Holmes
Wallace Studios on Sunday evening,
May 2, from $3.50 to 10 o'clock in OBJ
servance of National Music Week.
Dog Team Passes Through
Mr.. and Mrs. P. J. Carroll, of Hazel
ton, Northern British Columbia, trav-
cling by dog team, arrived here Satur-
day and stopped at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. William ]. Wright. They left
Tuesday with their six dogs, driven
tandem, and pulling wheeled vehi-
Gle. They are going to Halifax, Nova
Scotia, by way of Washington, D. C.
Community Tree Planted
A young hemlock to be used as a
community Christmas tree was planted
on the lawn of William Winterberg's
home by members of the local fire de-
partment in recent days. The tree was
donated by William Bowser, of Bittin-
ger.
Social Events
Mrs. Marshall Beachy entertained
with birthday dinner in honor of the
fourteenth anniversary of her son
James, on Wednesday evening. The
guests were David and Dickie Broad
water, Quinn, Bob and Petite Broad
water, Elwood Lee Bevans and Lue
Lager. Later in the evening monopoly
was played.
Neighbors of Mrs. Vernon Beachy
rendered her a glass and chinaware
shower on Wednesday night at the
home of Mrs. William Miller. Mrs.
Beachy had the misfortune of having
practically all of her dishes broken
when cupboard in which they were
kept was accidentally tilted over dur
ing housekeeping. Those present at
the presentation included Mrs. Lucinda
burst, Mrs. Henry F. burst, Mrs.
Henry L. burst, Mrs. Harry burst,
Mrs. c. U. Edwards, Mrs. Harry c..
Edwards, Mrs. George Edwards, Mrs.
Stewart Rodamer, Mrs. Nevin Miller
and Mrs. Alice Leidinger. Others sent
in gifts. More than a hundred pieces
were received by Mrs. Beachy.
Mrs. B. F. Epstein entertained the
Teachers Bridge Club Thursday night.
Four tables were in play.
Mrs. Harper Kelley entertained at a
birthday party Saturday afternoon in
honor of her son, Cecil, who was four
years old on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Holiday enter
tanned with a bridge party and spa
ghetti dinner Saturday night at Som
erfield, Pa. Guests were DR.. and Mrs.
Ingham, Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Holiday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Fresa, Somer-
field, Pa, and the following from this
place: Mr.. and Mrs. Frank J. Getty,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph F. Fahey, Mr..
and Mrs. B. F. Epstein, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Elias. Three tables of bridge
were in play.
Mrs. Betty Keller was hostess to the
Ladies' Monday Night bridge club.
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