The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-12-19

| ing reprinted. The improvements,
which also include some minor changes
in the lobby, are expected to be COM
pleted before the end of the year.
George z. Dawson, of Oakland, is do
ing the decorating.
Operetta Well Presented
The elementary schools three-act
operetta, THE Galloping Ghost" pre-
scented Friday in the school audtori-
UNI, was well received and was well
presented. Robert Glotfelty, in a char
acterization Of an old man of go, and
John Tarbell, who was responsible
for the "ghost," did fine work, as did
each of the others in the main cast.
Between acts vocal duets were given
by Sadie Turner and John Tarbell and
by Betty 10 burst and Ruth Yommer.
Mrs. George B. Shields was director
and Mrs. W. J. Glenn had charge of
the music. For the programs, Marilyn
Wilburn, seventh grader, carved a lin
oleum cut, used on a small printing
press, showing the "ghost" galloping
on a horse.
W. NJ. S. Christmas Party
More than sixty persons attended
the Christmas party of the Reformed
Women's Missionary Society last
Wednesday night Mrs, B. F. Epstein
conducted games and contests, in
which prizes were given. Refresh
ments were served buffet style. Gifts
were exchanged.
Special gifts were presented by C.
O. Bender, Sunday school superinten-
dent, to Rev. and Mrs. A. j. Forty;
Mrs. H. J. Bender, choir soloist; Mrs.
3. H. Bender, church organist, and
Mrs. Floyd burst, Sunday school plan
list and worker among young people.
Shower For Teacher
Mrs. Scott Holiday, of Somcrfeld,
Pa, and Mrs. F. j. Getty entertained
Thursday night at the home of Mrs.
Fl. F. Broadwater with a miscellane-
GUS shower in honor of Mrs. George
B. Shields, the former Miss Leona
Clark, elementary teacher. A three
course luncheon was served at 700
o'clock. At bridge honors were won
by Mrs. Ingham, Somerfield; Mrs.
J. F. Fahey and Mrs. B. T. Keller.
Other guests were Mrs. Frieza, Som
erfeld; Mrs I. 0. Broadwater Mrs.
William E. Tarbell, Mrs Edwin Elias,
Mrs. B. f, Epstein, Mrs Edwin Robe
son, Mrs. w. J. Glenn, Misses Ethel
Broadwater, Ruth Keefe, Emma Caulk,
Margaret Renstrom, Ruth MacMur-
ray, Catherine Speicher and Jean
Young.
Farm Group Meets
Mrs. c. C. Beachy entertained the
local Farm Bureau discussion group
Tuesday night at her home. William
E. Tarbell led the discussion of
Roadside and Farm Markets-Their
Possibilities and Problems" William
Winterberg gave a report of the ma
tional Farm Bureau convention. 9th
ers present were Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Kinsinger, Mrs. Ollie Loechel, Mrs.
William E. Tarbell, Mrs. Guy Stanton
and Casper Loechel. The group will
not meet again until April at the Tar
bell home.
Brief Mention
"The Poolmeme Potters," artists in
an ancient craft, will appear at the
Grantsville school auditorium this
Friday morning at o'clock, present.
ed by the Antrim Lyceum Bureau of
Philadelphia. These craftsmen make
earthenware out of baked clay, and
will rejuvenate a vanishing skill be-
fore the audience. A nominal admis-
sion fee will be charged
Miss Margaret Renstrom, fourth
grade teacher, is in charge of the
schools Christmas program which
will be presented at assembly Friday
morning at Il o'clock, prior to dis
missing for the holidays.
The Grantsville Fire Department is
decorating its headquarters for the
Yuletide season. Colored lights have
been strung over the exterior of the
building and lighted tree has been
placed in front Many residents have
shown the Christmas spirit by deco
rating their homes and lawns. The
annual Christmas treat for the chill
dren of the community is again being
sponsored by the fire company, and
Santa Claus will distribute the candy
on Christmas Eve at the w. O. w.
building at p. m.
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