The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-01-15

James and John Blocher, sons Of V
Lewellyn Blocher, Grantsville, have
enlisted in the Army Air Corps and
have been assigned to training field
at Wichita Falls, Texas.
Bridge Hostesses
Mrs. Benny Epstein and Mrs. f. j
Getty jointly entertained at three
tables of contract bridge last Thurs
day evening at Mrs. Epstein's home.
Guests included Mrs. Scott Holiday
Somerfield, Pa; Mrs. George Shields
Mrs. Hayward F. Broadwater, Mrs
Joseph F. Fahey, Mrs Margaret Rod
amer, Mrs. W. c. Grimm, Mrs. Edwin
Robson, Mrs. Julius Renninger, Mrs.
Edwin Elias, Jr. Miss Margaret Rem
strom, Miss Emma Caulk.
Refreshments were served and hon
ors for high score presented to Miss
Caulk. Second high and floating prizes
went to Mrs. Fahey.
COnsistOry Members Elected
The annual election of officers Of
the consistory of st. Johns Evangel-
zeal and Reformed church was held.
John H. Folk was chosen to succeed
w. f. Stanton, the retiring elder, and
Charles O. Bender was named to sue
coed Joel A. Beachy, the outgoing dea-
con. Nevin U. Broawatcr and j. Ur-
ban Stanton are the holdover elders.
Nevin U. Broadwatcr will continue as
treasurer Of the building fund.
Red Cross Group Shows Progress
Mrs. w. Harold Miller, who is in
charge of the making of garments for
Red Cross relief in this community.
reports that considerable progress is
being made toward completing the
making of 80 women's dresses which
were allotted to this section. Mrs. Mil
Ter said that all Of the garments had
now been cut and were being finished
by volunteers as rapidly as possible
Leader At Missionary Meeting
Mrs. Roy c. Patton served as leader
of the lesson discussion at the Janu-
airy meeting of the Lutheran Mission
airy Society held in the church social
room. Mrs. Floyd c. Dichl was the
hostess. During business session the
annual election of officers was held in
which Mrs. Ncvin T. Broadwatcr was
reelected president; Mrs. Roy Patton,
Vicepresdent; Mrs. Emerson Sebold,
secretary, and Mrs. Stewart Rodamcr.
treasurer.
Firemen Answer Call
Grantsvillc firemcn answered a call
to Casselman on Thursday evening to
cXtinguish a blaze in Stewart StahPs
store building. The fire was confined
to the fue and casing surrounding it.
There was little damage resulting.
The summons delayed the initial
meeting of fire-fighting class which
was scheduled to open at the school.
Later about twenty-five men enrolled
in the course which is under the drcc-
ton Of Alvin j. Yodcr and Henry L.
burst.
At the bi-monthly meeting last night
Of the Grantsvillc Camp No. A.,
Woodmen of the World, the annual
installation Of officers was held.
Those installed to serve for the en-
suing year were: Ralph }. Glotfclty.
council commander; Herbert Layman.
adviser lieutenant; Elwood Klotz,
banker; Dr., T. 0. Broadwater, clerk
and financial secretary; Vernon
Bcachy, escort; Leland Swaugcr
Waterman; Lorraine Otto, sentry; Dr..
Norman Il. Davis, physicians; and
Hayward F. Broadwater, who was
chosen as auditor to serve for a term
Of three years.
The speaker of the evening was
Deputy Spencer Graham, Crellin. Dur.
ing a short business session, as its
contribution to defense needs, the
local camp voted to purchase a $50
defense bond. Edmond Lynn and CLYDE
krause, both of Grantsville, were adj
mltted as new members at the meet.
ing.
Entertains at Party
Mr.. and Mrs, Charles S. Zeller en-
tertalned a group Of friends at a SEQ
party at their home here.
Guests included Mr.. and Mrs..
George D, Edwards, Mr.. and Mis-.
Daniel w. HerShbcrger, Mr.. and Mus.
Edward Stowcll, Mr.. and Mrs. Orlando
j. Glotfelty, Mr. and Mrs. G. s. Dun
lap, Mrs. Maudc B. Klock, Mrs. Eugene
Taylor, Mrs. John IIanft and Mrs.