The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-11-27
EVANSVILLE
HOnOred at Dinner

here in celebration of their thirty
first wedding anniversary. Among
those attending were Joseph O'Rourke
and daughter, Matilda; France Will
helm and daughter, Vida; Mrs. Bes-
sic Andrews and son, Junior, all of
Homecoming; Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
Mckenzie and daughter, Joyce Ann;
/ Gordon Mckenzie and Lemuel Nc
Kenzie. Two of the couples five chill
dren were unable to attend the fes-
Invites. A son Clinton, is on maneuv-
ers with the United States Army at
Spartanburg, S. c., and their only
daughter, Mrs. Joseph O'Rourke, was
detained because of the illness of her
daughter.
Baseball Star Hunts in County
Among the distinguished visitors in
Grantsville for a few days of hunting,
was Charlie Keller, known to base
ball fans as the Yankees star out
fielder Besides his father, he was ac-
companied by his brother, Hugh Kell-
er, and Herbert Robbins, Frederick
While here he was a guest at the Ma
tional hotel and gave his autograph
to local fans
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Ashby and three
children, returned to their home at
Crellin after spending several days
here as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cleve
Ashby.
Mrs. George Pope, near here, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Miller, LaVale,
are spending few days with rela-
tives in Baltimore
Mrs. Ella Michael and Mr.. and
! Mrs. John Richardson and family,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Michael's
niece, Mrs. Edward Friend, at Oak
land Mrs. Friend has been seriously
i'll for some time and her condition at
present shows little improvement.
Mrs. Scott Layman and Mrs. Fran
els Mckenzie entertained members of
the Women's Christian Service Divi-
sion of the Mt. Zion Methodist church
Wednesday evening. The meeting was
in conjunction with the annual Christ
mas party.
Mrs. Roy c. Patton was hostess to
the Helping Hand class of the Luth-
eran Sunday school, at its Decem-
Der meeting at her home, Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. Glen H. Yoder will entertain
the Women's Society of Christian
Service of the Grantsville Methodist
church at her home this evening.
Committee Is Named
A meeting of number of business
men of the community was held at
the school last Friday night for the
purpose of discussing the organizing
Of Rotary club here. Fifteen mem
bers are required before a local
charter can be obtained. Messrs. Har-
ry c. Edwards, Harvey Gortner, AL
win j. Yoder and William Winterberg
were appointed as a committee to Sc
cure the necessary signed applications
and classifications before final de-
cision is made.
Births
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Bittinger an
nounce the birth of daughter, Nov.
Is at the Hazel McGilvery hospital.
Meyersdale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Yoder an
nounce the birth of daughter, Nov.
II, at the Hazel McGilvery hospital,
Meyersdale.
Personals
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul |. Livengood and
small daughter, Brenda, who spent a
week here with Mr. Livengood's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Livengood, |
returned to their home at Alexandria,
Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall T. Virts and
j. B. Gillum, Keyser, w. Va; Mr.. and
and Mrs. William Cabil Gillum and
Grant Lancaster, McKeesport, Pa,
who were guests of the Rev. and Mrs
Virgil R. Gillum for few days, re-
turned to their homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Doerr are the
parents of a son, born at their home
recently.
Mrs. Archie Wenrich and son, John
Pierce, Hopewell, Va, are spending
this week here with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John H. Folk.
The Rev. and Mrs. Virgil R. Gil
lum, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry C. Edwards
and Miss Ethel Broadwater repre-
sented the local Methodist church at
the District Missionary Institute
which was held at Keyser, w. Va,
last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Railey had as
their guests for the weekend, their
son, Milton w. Railey, Baltimore,
their daughter, Miss Blanche Railey,
and Everett Railey.
After a short visit here with Mr..
and Mrs. Marshall Beachy, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles |. Bevans and daughter,
Sue, left yesterday afternoon for their
home at Washington, D. G.
Tena Failinger is a surgical pa
,ient in Memorial hospital, Cumber-
and.
Harry j. Bender returned to Balti-
more after weekend visit here with
lis family.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence S. Faith