The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-10-30
EVANSVILLE

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near the barn at the home of his
grandmother, Mrs. Lillian Swauger,
Jennings, was brought to the office
of local physician for treatment
Monday afternoon. 1t was thought
the child had been kicked by horse
when he wandered into the barn lot.
Examination revealed he had sus-
tanned conclusion, suffered possible
internal injuries and painful bruises
about his side. He was later removed
to his home.
By the action of the annual Meth
odist Conference, the boundary of the
Grantsville charge has been changed
to include the Mill Run Methodist
church. The other churches in the
charge are Jennings, New Germany,
Mt. Zion, Johnson, State Line and
Grantsville The Rev. Virgil R. Gil
lum will serve as pastor for the en-
tire charge. With the addition of the
Mill Run church change is to be
made in the worship hour at the
| Grantsville church. Beginning Sun
day, November 2, services at this
church will be held at II o'clock in
the morning. The congregation will
meet every two weeks as usual
Hostess to w. S. c. S.
Mrs. George A. Murphy was host
ess to members of the Women's So
ciety of Christian Service of the local
Methodist church, and several addi-
tional guests, at her home at Little
Crossings. The meeting was in con-
nection with the observance of Har-
vest Home, the lesson topic being,
"Who Givest ALL"
Seek New Members
The Grantsville Methodist charge
has set Saturday, November / as the
date for beginning a campaign for
new members which will continue
through the Easter holidays. A goal
of 100 new, members has been fixed
and will include all of the churches Of
the charge, namely, Grantsville, Jen-
nings, New Germany, State Line,
Johnson, Mt Zion and Mill Run.
Announce Records
When the Lutheran Sunday school
announced its record of perfect at
tendance Sunday, Norman Patton, Jr.,
headed the list, not having missed a
Sunday attendance in eight years. His
sister, Miss Lucille Patton, was sec
ond with perfect record for six
years. Both were presented with pins
according to their years present.
Ruth Klotz, John Patton and Rich
ard Patton have been present every
Sunday for five years and also re-
ceived pins. Other awards were made
for perfect attendance for four, three,
two, and one.
Halloween Social
The annual Halloween social was
held at the school Wednesday eve
ming. The usual parade was a feature
of the evening with prizes for the
best dressed adult, best dressed child,
/ the most comical adult and funniest
child. Games, contests, round and
square dancing provided entertain
ment.
Personals
Mrs. Wilson Bills and daughter,
Bonnie Jane, left for Chillicothe, O.,
to spend a week with Mrs. Bills par
ents.
Eva Yoder is convalescing at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
Henry Yoder, near here, following a
tonsillectomy which she underwent at
the Hazel McGilvery hospital, Meyers
dale.
Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Davis have re-
turned from Nokesville, Va, where
they visited Mrs. Davis parents
Mrs. Elizabeth Hickman and
daughter, Mrs. Harry Collier have
returned from Wadsworth, o., where
they visited Mrs. Hockmans brother,
R. S. Ringer, and other relatives.
They were accompanied there by her
grandson, Blame Hetrick, who had
been visiting her here.
Earl Younkin, Akron, O., is spend
ing a few days here as the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard F. Younkin,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Glotfelty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Bender had
as their guests for few days their
son, Clayton Bender, Miss Mary
Slabaugh and Marian Swartzen-
truber, and Fred Slabaugh, Green
wood, Del, and Miss Lois Peachy,
Dover, Del
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Stevanus,
Sugar Creek, o., are visiting relatives
in this section.
Messrs. Harry C. Edwards and
Charles U. Edwards left for White
Sulphur Springs, N. Y, where they
will visit the latter's brother and
sister, Ira Edwards and Mrs. Fred
Will.