The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-05-09
FRIENDSVILLE
Church Society Activities

The Lutheran Ladies' Aid held its
monthly meeting May 2 at the home of
Mrs. Clarence Wicklow. Following the
business meeting refreshments were
. served.
The Methodist Ladies' Aid was en-
tertained on Thursday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Ernest Friend, at
which time a surprise birthday hand
kerchief shower was given in honor
Of Mrs. L. L. Friend and Mrs. H. A
Skidmore, members Of the society. A
two-course luncheon was served An
orange and yellow color scheme was
used with Talisman roses serving as
the center pice for the table. The next
meeting will be at the home of Mrs.
Orval Rush on June 6, at which time a
house warming party will be given
by the hostess.
The Ladies' Aid Missionary Society
motored to Masontown, West Va, on
Wednesday to attend the annual
spring meeting of the Women's For
eign Missionary Society of the former
MorgantoWn District. Those who at
tended were Miss Nina Peck, Mrs
Vista Welch, Mrs. R. L. Greynods,
Mrs. II. A. Skidmore, Mrs. L. l..
Friend, Mrs. Noah Teats, Mrs. Q. A.
Murphy, Mrs. Ted Wheeler and Miss
Inez Friend.
Miss Cleora Glover was leader OF
the Epworth League Thursday even
ing. An enjoyable program was rem
dered.
Miss Young Entertains
Miss Jean Young entertained the
teachers bridge club at her apart
ment Tuesday evening. Prizes were
awarded Mrs. Eugene Greenwald, Miss
Helen Miller and Miss Velora Swau-
ger.
Daughter Born
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell Fike at Memorial Hos
pital, Cumberland, on Sunday morn
ing, May 9Th.
School Activities
The Home Economics club met on
Wednesday under the direction of Miss
Betty Skunk. In addition to the regular
program plans were worked out for
the annual mother and daughter ban
quet to be held in the auditorium of the
school on Friday, May 10. Members
Of the agriculture club will serve for
the girls banquet.
The percentage of attendance in the
local high declined in April compared
with the previous month, while there
was an increase in the elementary
school. The second year high school
class led with percentage of 1924,
while the second grade elementary pu-
pills was high with 96.8 mark.
Reorganization OF Local Band
Individuals interested in the reor-
ganization of the local band appeared
before the mayor and town council on
Wednesday evening with a request
that the instruments now being used
by the Accident band be returned to
the town authorities, custodians fol-
the citizens, Of these same instlu-
ments. A motion was passed authoriz-
ing the mayor to obtain the property.
Acknowledging Wreck
/ A car owned and driven by Frank
Lowdermilk, Selbysport, and a truck
owned by Edward Savage, Friends
vile, were in collision Sunday even
/ ing near Horse Shoe Bend about three
miles east of Friendsville. Mrs. Low
/ dermilk, who was riding with her hus-
band, received severe bruises on her
forehead, resulting from being thrown
against the Windshield by the force OF
the impact of the two vehicles coming
together. Elman Savage, son of Ed.
ward Savage, and driver of the truck
received a deep cut on his forehead
Considerable damage was done thu
car and very slight damage was done
to the truck.
Fire Truck Purchased
The local fire company has entered
into contract for the purchase of q
new fire truck costing $500, to be de-
livered on June Is, according to Q. A
Murphy, a member of the fire de.
/ partment. A trade-in allowance OF
$1,100 was given on the old truck. The
! department has requested the mayor
and town council to purchase 41C
feet Of hose, costing $435, for use il
fighting fires located distance from
the fire hydrants.
Personals
Mrs. Angela Smart and children, Mt
Lake Park, visited Mrs. Paul Friend
here on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Q. A. Murphy spent
Monday morning in Cumberland
Harry HENDERSON and family, Ac-
cldent, were Sunday visitors of rela-
tives here.
! Foster Glover and son, Cresaptown.
were Saturday callers in town.
Edward Filsinger, of Cumberland,
spent the weekend here with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orlando Hoover, Ak
ron, Ohio, visited Mr.. and Mrs. F. o.
Speicher recently.
Mr.. and Mrs lack Frantz Salhve