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Evening star., 1943-02-11
HELP WOMEN.

AIR LINE needs young women for tele-
phone work Call Mr.. Peterson RE. 1872,
ALTERATION HELP, experienced on suits,
jean jean Maton. iaH ~ Conn. ave e' at N st St '''
BEAUT1CIANs 80, experienced. $50 VIZ
and commission: every other evening of
Apply FRANCES DEE. 623 Pa. ave. sc.
BEAUTICIAN, experienced, day work, $50.
BEAUTY OPERATOR, experienced. for fun
phone ihlcr CO CO 2e26 or CO, 36Si
BEAUTY OPERATOR, excellent salary and
sssaay f2mmsiS3 Salon aaas ARRy 4h ST DeT,Sn N'Non
BEAUTY OPERATOR, sll-around work
Nook. 1919 @ ST. NV. ME-. 176a
BEAUTY oRERAToRs' eTgGTlengfd 1o1 ,G1onsb az
TTGu"Q pfi': Sat G9' . to 8. sood salary Gheen's
Beauty Salon, "a nth 81 NV.
BEAUTY OPERATOR, cxper. $50 week
i9oa penna ave. NV NE 1852
BEAUTY OPERATORS Wanted, . all
Apply in person. Nadine Beauty Shop,
BEAUTY OPERATORS, all around expert
enced also junior, good salary and gen
erous commissions; good opportunity for
ambitious operators. Margaret f. Sheetze-
Est. 1903 HAS Conn ave
BEAUTY OPERATOR, steady position, good
salary. Billie's Beauty shop, 1906 b St
e
BEAUTY OPERATORS, men or women,
GOOD salaries, permanent # satisfactory.
iloyd's, 1863 Conn. ave. n ". Betty Geo-
hard. manafer
BEAUTY OPERATOR. experienced Apply
III person. Robert Of Paris. 1914 Conn
"
BEAUTY OPERATORS, excellent salary
ard commission, no license required Gail
Chestnut 2225. Lady Arlington Beauty
Salon. -
BEAUTY OPERATOR. good salary and
commission Apply Rosalle Beauty Shop,
52I 1lth st. n "
BEAUTY OPERATOR. s32 50 salary and
commission. girl who IS willing to work
can make 500. pleasant working condl-
tlons FIX 400, EXt. 2Ol, McReynolds
Beauty Shoppe
BOOgKEEPER for one OF the finest wom-
ems apparel stores. permanent position
excellent opportunity for experienced wom-
Sn. salary, open to qualified person. Ap-
ply Office. 4th floor. NJ. Pasternak, 1915
Conn. ave. n "
BOoKEEPERS s ASS1STANT-Brght younl
woman, unusual opportunity. good salary
vacations with pay. KaploVltz 18th St
b<tVeen e and F,
Evening star., 1943-02-11
HELP WoMEN.

HELP WoMEN.
BOOKKEEPER- Young lady
to train as bookkeeper in
bank, good opportunity.
Answer in detail, giving age,
education, etc. Box 358-Y,
Star.
Evening star., 1943-02-11
STENOGRAPHER

For permanent position. Experienced
Preferably one who has had chemical or
medical dictation. Must be able to as
sumo responsibility. Pleasing personality.
State age. education, background, expert
eence and salary expected. Box ASK
Star.
Evening star., 1943-02-11
HELP WOMEN.

0elt WOMkN.
YOUNG LADY FOR GEN
ERAL OFFICE DETAIL, NO
EXPERIENCE NECESSARY:
GOOD S AIRY, PERMA-
NENT POSITION. PHIL
BOBY'S, 725 7th ST. NV.
TYPIST-YOUNG LADY
FOR GENERAL OFFICE
WORK, SALARY OPEN. ELI
RUBIN CO., 718 7th ST. NV.
GIRL, white, for bagging, dry
cleaning department. Pioneer
Laundry, 920 Rhode Island
ave. ne.
Evening star., 1943-02-11

YOUNG WOMAN,
White, and not over IS years
OF age; light factory expert
ence helpful, high school edu-
cation preferred; 5-day week.
Call employment dept, HO.
2476.
Evening star., 1943-02-11

SODA GIRLS, full time;
good salary, meals and uni
forms furnished. Huvler's
GIT 18th st. NV,
Evening star., 1943-02-11
HELP MEN AND WOMEN tcon,.D

SINGER wishes accompanist for practice,
vicinity Alexandria; must transpose. Call
Ternple IL h21.
Evening star., 1943-02-11
CAFETERIA.

CAFETERIA.
Girls. colored, quick. OF neat appear
ance. for the following: Steam table
busslne, kitchen work. Collier Inn, 1907
Columbia rd, NV 1sth and Col rdD
COLORED KITCHEN MAID,
private club, no Sundays;
must have references. Call
for appointment, DI. 2122.
JUNIOR SALESLADY
AND STOCK CLERK
For clothing department.
Good salary.
HUB FURNITURE CO.
GIRL, white, experienced or
inexperienced for marking,
dry cleaning department.
Pioneer Laundry, 920 Rhode
Island ave. ne.
Evening star., 1943-02-11

CLERK
For bookkeeping dept, should
be good at figures and in han
ding detail work; high school
graduate, under 35 years of
age preferred; 5-day week,
permanent position, good
working conditions. Call per-
sonnel dept, HO. 2476.
TYPIST, experienced; 8-hour
day, 5-day week. Call Mr..
Britton or Mr.. Arey, ME.
1866.
COLORED GIRL for cafete-
ria, night work; $25 week
salary. Apply to 1101 Wilson
blvd, Arlington, Va, 9 am.
to 6 pm.
SALESLADY FOR FLOWER
SHOP. APPLY 900 14th ST.
NV. BETWEEN 2 AND 4
PM.
Evening star., 1943-02-11
CASHIER.

working conditions: salary 500 q month,
2 meals daily. Apply auditor, Carlton
Hotel
Evening star., 1943-02-11
GIRLS,

Daytime only no Sundays or nieht work;
vacation with pay: opportunity for ad-
Nancement. Service Pharmacy, 18th and
Evening star., 1943-02-11

BEAUTY OPERATORS, excellent salary
ard commission, no license required Gail
Chestnut 2225. Lady Arlington Beauty
Salon. IL
Evening star., 1943-02-11

BEAUTY OPERATOR. experienced Apply
IN person. Robert OF Paris. 1914 Conn
".
Evening star., 1943-02-11
STENOGRAPHER

Excellent opportunity for rapid ad-
yancement with large concern See Mrs
CASSIDY. Hartford Accident a. Indemnity
60, 925 9TH St NV
SECRETARY Y-RECEPTIONIST
metrical practice) optical experience de-
sired but not necessary; neat. pleasing per-
sonahty, initiative: permanent position;
salary, 81 300 to ST $40 per yr. depending
on ability and experience Answer in own
handwriting. Full details and particulars
as TO BACKGROUND and past employment in
nrst letter. Give phone number. Box
161-Y, Star
Evening star., 1943-02-11

PART-TIME-6-1O Pm.
For chain drugstore; soc per hr Apply
Standard Drug Co, 1922 l4th st., II 3
G st. 914 st, 103 ST ne.
MILLINERY SALESGIRL.
nifty for right party. Salary, $50 week
1908 Conn ave
Evening star., 1943-02-11

BEAUTY OPERATOR, excellent salary and
commission Apply IN person. Nakon
Peauty Sa Inn. 3nB4 f3th st n W
Evening star., 1943-02-11

Wanted by large credit clothing store: one
who is qualified to advance in short time
TO buyer of ladies' dept; excellent salary
plus commission and bonus; must be thor
oughly experienced saleslady, Intelligent
conscientious and aggressive. Apply 735
Evening star., 1943-02-11

WOMEN ., who could give a few hours
each day 10 organization work. Give ase
and experience. Box 365-Y. Star.
Evening star., 1943-02-11

BEAUTY OPERATOR good salary and
commission Apply RoSahe Beauty Shop,
52I 11th st NV
Evening star., 1943-02-11
TEACHERS

Primary grades: state all training, ex-
perlence; live on premises Box 323-Y, Star.
PART-TIME SODA GIRLS.
Day or evening" meals and uniforms fur
nished: experience not necessary Huyler s,
6l1 18th st. NV.
Evening star., 1943-02-11

BEAUTY OPERATOR. S32 50 salary and
commission: girl who IS willing to work
can make 500 pleasant WORKING conqi-
tions FIX 400, EXt 2Ul, McReynolds
Peauty Shoppe
Evening star., 1943-02-11

BOOgkEEPER for one OF the finest WON
ems apparel stores, permanent position.
excellent opportunity for experienced wom-
sn, salary, open to qualified person. Ap-
Div Office. 4th floor. Nj. Pasternak, 1919
Conn. ave.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-12
HERRIk GB0hE
p0PlIN JACKETS

Well made, Santorized shrunk Jackets for
work or sport. Lined throughout sc TO -.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-12
Fine Sheer Rayon Mesh Hose
45.Gauge

Full fashioned, sheer rayon mesh that only very
attractive but servceable Reinforced for additional
wear. Newest shades. Sizes sll to 1o13. Seconds
crOvIsy.-BarEsn Basement
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-12

Glamorous rayon sheers in so or IS
denier. Full fashioned for leg flat
terry. You'll want to wear these hose
wherever you 60. Newest fall and
winter shades. Sizes So to 1919.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-12
Sheer Rayon CeIanese Hose

-fo-OduBe '''.'' .........
Ceanese avon dries night and fatterng
the legs Sheer chiffon that will stand the strain of
everyday and be attractive special date
Sizes ga TO lo1l Seconds WV.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-12
NAVY BLUE
MELTON JACKETS

All-purpose jackets of warm
ton Melton cloth. Belted
front. Sizes 80 20 -.
The Lexington advertiser., 1943-09-30

MRS. W. +. Mangub was a guest of
Misses Susie and Lillian Rathell Sunday.
MI. and Mrs. J. L. McKeehen, formerly
of Arkansas, have arrived in Lexington
to make their home. They have taken
an apartment in the home of Mrs. L. L.
Pepper. Mr.. McKeehen is now with
The Advertiser.
Mrs. ]. N. Flower has returned from
a buying trip to Dallas for The Smart
Shop.
Fred Bell, Memphis, Firestone repre-
sentative, was business visitor in Lex
ington Tuesday.
W. X. Gwin, Greenwood, was busi-
ness visitor in Lexington this week.
Mrs. X. D. Henry. Route paid visit
to The Advertiser office Tuesday
Capt. Edwin Tye Nelson is expected
home Friday from Orlando, Fla, where
he is now stationed with the Army Air
Force School of Applied Tactics. He will
be home seven days.
1t. Paul Saxon Of the U. S. Air Corps,
is spending a leave with his wife and
baby daughter before he leaves for
Reno, Nevada.
Miss Irene Hololman left Thursday
for MSCW where she is junior.
Mrs. E. w. Raiwater is visiting rela-
tives and friends in Kansas City this
week
Sgt. and Mrs. William Moses of Fort
Sill, Okla, are visiting here this week.
Friends are sorry to hear this week
of 81 Turner's illness.
Mrs. Perrin Grissom spent the week
end at her home in Yazoo City.
Sambo Buck is entertaining two sol
diers from the Greenwood Army Air
Base this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Patton of Oxford,
visited DR.. and Mrs. p B. Brumby and
family over the week end
Jack Flanagan, flight instructor at
Fletcher Field, Clarksdale, has joined
his wife here for visit with her father,
G. G. Pahlen, at his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cass Povall leave Sum
day for New Orleans where Mrs. Povall
will receive medical treatment. Her
many friends wish her speedy recovery.
Miss Necie Gwin, who works at the
Air Base in Greenwood, spent the week
end at home.
Mrs. Curtis j. Gibson, nee Erma John
son, leaves Friday to join her husband,
Lit. Gibson, at Thomasville, Ga.
Jim Cunningham, Tchula, was bust
ness visitor in Lexington Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Moorhead and fam
lily visited in Lexington Wednesday.
Mrs. Earle Hooke, Jr., and children
spent last week end with her husbands
parents in Utica.
The Lexington advertiser., 1943-09-30
Siddon-Mortin
Nupitois Said

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Siddon are today
announcing the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Lavinia, to Mr.. j. B. Martin, of
Memphis, Tennessee.
The wedding was solemized Friday
evening, September 18th, at $3.50 O'Clock
at the home of the Rev. H. p. Lewis,
who officiated.
Mrs. Martin was graduated from the
Durant High School and attended
Holmes Junior College, Goodman, Miss.
She is now member of the Bethesda
school faculty.
The bride wore lovely suit of blue
gabardine with red accessories.
Mr.. Martin is the son of Mrs. l.. W
Martin, Byhalia, Miss. He is now EN-
ployed at Pidgeon- Thomas Iron Co.
Memphis, Tennessee.
The Lexington advertiser., 1943-09-30
Mrs. Grissom
Hostess Friday

Mrs. Perrin Grissom was lovely hos
Friday night.
Mrs. c. w. Carr won high score and
Mrs. Grissom won the bingo game. Mrs.
Carr, Mrs. George Patterson, Mrs. v.
L. Richards, and Mrs. Hunter Cade were
the substitutes.
At the close of the games, delicious
refreshments were served.
The Lexington advertiser., 1943-09-30
Red Cross Honor
'oll Is Listed


Lexington
Mrs. W. +. Thurmond, Mrs. Walter
Hooker, Mrs. Pat Barrett, Mrs. Max
Seobey. Mrs. Sue Wood, Mrs. Clover
johnson. Mrs. S. V. Farmer, Jr., Miss
Jewell Farmer Mrs. Claude Rollins, Mrs.
Perry Strickland, Miss Agnes McDade,
Miss Lucille Roberts, Mrs. Bill Power,
Miss Vernice McNeer, Mrs. Roy Gel
ston, Mrs. Dora Pearl Tidwell, Mrs. J..
M. Hoff, Mrs. Irene Money, Mrs. w. T.
Holder. Mrs. Fannie Lumpkin, Mrs. A.
jacobson, Mrs. r. X. Phelps. Mrs. c..
A. Moore, Mrs. Z. w. Ellison, Mrs. l. r.
King, Mrs. r. o. Duke, Mrs. Lannon's,
Mrs. Roy Young, Mary Arlyn Young,
Mrs. b. c. SETTLER, Mrs. ]. A. Mcdonald,
Mrs. Leslie Johnson, Mrs. w. H. Roach,
Mrs. George Patterson. Bee McDade,
Agnes McDade, Mrs. Grayden johnson,
Mrs. Jim Dickard. Mrs. Ollie Broome,
Mrs. A. P. Shepherd. Sr., Miss Betty
Florence Roberts.
Tchula
Mrs. Lester Shields Mrs. Montfort
Jones, Mrs. c. r. Hamlin, Mrs. Frank
Darnell Mrs. H. J. Baine, Mrs. Hutton,
Mrs. Ray, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs J. C. Allen,
Mrs. 0. W. Nixon, Mrs. w. W. Gwin,
Mrs. H. Waterer, Mary Edna Wilson,
Mrs. P. NJ. Smith, Mrs. E. Hays, Mrs.
Wilbur Marshall, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs.
Stay, Miss Lorraine Norman, Mrs. Lam.
son. Mrs. Erwin.
Goodman
Mrs. !. U. Donald, Mrs. C. L. Clements,
Mrs. c. A. Hansen, Mrs. w. ]. Hollum,
Mrs. Bessie Doty, Mrs. Earl SHELTON,
Mrs. Eugene Parker. Jr., Mrs. R. E.
Vaughn, Mrs. S. E. Stafford, Mrs. d.
J. Forde, Mrs. William F. Schrock, Mrs.
X. NJ. Branch, Mrs. Sally Doty, Mrs. r.
?. Montgomery, Mrs. H. p. Tyler, Mrs.
D. X. Gulledge; Miss Elizabeth Moody.
Miss Carrie Mae Taggart
Pickens
Mrs. Ed Zeigler, Mrs. Hood May, Miss
Minnie Pierce, Mrs. J. Tibbs, Mrs. Levan
Dickerson, Mrs. Gladys Gordon, Mrs
VIM. Murdoch, Mrs. Julia Bridpforth
Mrs. John Tye, Mrs. T. J. Horton, Mrs.
Doyle Simpson, Miss John Ada Walton,
Miss jamie Lowe, Mrs. Clyde Anderson.
Mrs. J. E. Maxwell, Mrs. Mark Hanna.
West
Mrs. M. Thweatt, Mrs. Daisy Stevens.
Mrs. B, W. Cresswell. Mrs. A. C. Autry.
Mrs. B. L. Hathcock, Mrs. 2. C. Alex-
ander, Mrs. H. J. Johnson, Mrs. Mar
jorie Hathcock.
The Lexington advertiser., 1943-09-30
Mrs. Gwin

Continued from page one)
really a beautiful and historical country.
l think. as whole, it is one of the the
prettiest countries in the world. have
seen, and been in, some of the old
Cathedrals over here, and they are truly
remarkable in their beauty, and in sur
viving the ages as they have. OF course,
you realize that the country is (cenl
sored), but you can still see and realise
that the care these people take in tryi
ing to keep their country beautiful in
these times is wonderful. They are
succeeding too. Everything has place
over here, and is kept that way II pos
sible. The people are very friendly to
us, but of course you can see the DIFF
ference in our customs and their. l
can't explain it, but there is vast diff
ference. There is the most positive
class distinction here than anywhere
else in the world. Over here. name
means infinitely more than money or
any other material thing in the world.
If you are born in the lower class. there
you stay for the rest of your life. That
is one of the things that l dent like
about this country. working man
doesn't have chance.
That's about all the time ! have now,
will try to write more in the mex. two
or three days. Sure do wish ] could
see you. / miss all Of you. Give nv
love to all the folks. Lots of love TO
you, from,
Your most devoted nephew
JIM
The Lexington advertiser., 1943-09-30

Mrs. Edwin B. Beckman, Donnis
Norquist) of Providence, Rhode Island,
and little son will be guests Of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Eric Norquis., for
several months.
Friends of Mrs. Lille NJ. Gibson will
be glad to know that she is recuperating
nicely after major operation. at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. Leslie Il.
Gilliland, on Spring street.
C. S. Harrell has returned from Mem
phis where he brought Leroy Hines Of
Tchula. Mr. Hines is now at home re-
covering from an operation at the Bap-.
tist Hospital and his many friends wish
for him speedy recovery.
Mrs. J. S. Griffith and Mrs. Mary L.
Sheppard. Of Tchula, were visitors in
The Advertiser office Wednesday
Mrs. G.. A. Johnson went to Jackson
Sunday to see her grandson, Edward
Logan Leach, Jr., at the Jackson In
Urinary.
The Lexington advertiser., 1943-09-30
9@rz9w ; G@lMM +, .9ZSrynuul
Get Together
Met Thursday

The Get Together Club had as their
gracious hostess, Miss Meta Moore at
the meeting Tuesday night.
High score was won by Mrs. M. A.
Seobey and second high by Miss Meta
Moore. The substitutes were, Mrs. NJ
A. Scobey and Mrs. David Miles.
Lovely refreshments were served after
the games.
The Lexington advertiser., 1943-09-30

Claud Wilkes, Durant, was business
visitor in Lexington Tuesday.
Eph Cohen has returned from buy
ing trip to St. Louis.
Mrs. Jack Flanagan. Clarksdale, is
visiting her father, C. C. Pahlen.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Diggs and family
of Minter City, visited Mr.. and Mrs. j.
c. Minyard of Acona, Sunday.
The Lexington advertiser., 1943-09-30
1t. L. R. Taylor. L.
Celebrates Birthday

Mr.. and Mrs. T. R. Taylor gave a
Thomas R. Taylor, Jr., of Camp Mccain,
Sunday.
Also enjoying this happy occasion
we're, Mrs. T. R. Taylor, Jr., and baby
daughter, Myra Jane, of Lexington, and
Lieut.. Taylor's sisters, Mrs. W. O. Bond,
of Mobile, Ala, and Miss Mary Inez
Taylor of Jackson.
The Lexington advertiser., 1943-09-30
Edwin Norquist Beckmon
Arrives At Hospital

Chife Petty Officer and Mrs. Edwin
b. Beckman announce the launching Of
new craft at the Holmes County Hos
pital Docks, Lexington, Miss.
September %, 1943
Tonnage-6lbs.-I2 ounces
Christened
Edwin Norquist Beckman
The Lexington advertiser., 1943-09-30
Miss Ruth HoNomon
Honors Club

The Thursday night Business Women's
Contract Club was honored by having
as their hostess, Miss Ruth Holloman.
Mrs. Grey johnson won the high score
and also the bingo game and Mrs. R. j.
Ross won the second high score.
Refreshments were served.
The Lexington advertiser., 1943-09-30
Mrs. Sidney Rhyme
Club Hostess

Mrs. Sydney Rhyme was hostess to the
Saturday Afternoon Contract Club.
The substitute was Mrs. Denton Rosa
mond. High score was won by Mrs.
Cornelia Dyer and second high was won
by Mrs. A. P. Shepherd, Sr.
A delicious chicken salad and coca
eolas were served.
The Lexington advertiser., 1943-09-30
Edward |. Leach, Jr.
Arrives In Jackson

Pfc. Edward l.. Leach and Mrs. Leach
announce the arrival of Edward Logan
Leach, Jr., at the Jackson Infirnary on
September Goth, the date of their first
wedding anniversary. Mother and baby
are doing nicely and Pfc. Leach nov
stationed at Camp Bowie, Texas, is with
his wife in Jackson.
The Lexington advertiser., 1943-09-30
Patients At The Hospital

Mrs. Stokes Jones, Mileston.
Mrs. Mary Sheppard, Tchula.
J. Z. Sims, Durant.
). v Martin, Lexington, Rt. 8.
Mrs. G. P. Chennault and baby girl,
Lexington.
Oscar Burkwell, Goodman.
A. L. Gibson, Lexington.
The Lexington advertiser., 1943-09-30
Mrs. Glover
Entertoins Club

The Six Hundred Club was graciously
entertained by Mrs. C. A. Glover at her
lovely home on Westwood Avenue.
Mrs. J. M. Powers won high score.
Delightful refreshments were served
at the conclusion of the games.
The Lexington advertiser., 1943-09-30
Eastern Star Meets
Here Friday Night

The regular meeting of the Order of
the Eastern Star will be held at the
Masonic Hall Friday night at 8 o'clock.
All members are urged to be present.
The Lexington advertiser., 1943-09-30

Clayton Marshall, Lexington.
Mrs. Z. B. Beekman and baby boy,
Lexington.
Miss Ida Samnelson, Tchula.
The Lexington advertiser., 1943-09-30

Chris Briddles, Lexington, Rt. 4.
Clasise Land, Lexington, Rt. 2.
Elizabeth Simmons, Lexington, Rt. 6.
Lucille Gwin, Lexington, Rt. 4.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28

father, the Rev. Forest Prettyman.
Jerry Moore Of the U.S.N., re-
Gently spent ten days with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Moore.
He left for Great Lakes N. +. Sta
ton, where he will be in school for
several weeks.
During the 3rd War Bond Drive
the Murphy's and 10 cent store
here sold $6,232.4O in bonds and
stamps. One of the clerks, Miss
Thelma Duley sold over $4,000 of
this amount.
Among the out Of town guests
attending the Veirs-St ,kes wed ling
were, Mrs. Richard II. Stokes, Miss
Minnie Baker of Winchester, Va,
Mrs. Harold d. Crawford of Park
ersburg, w. Va, Miss Ernestine
Priez and Miss Sandra Shape of
Tarreytown, N. j., Mrs. Carl Daily
Of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Samuel j.
Trave of Kansas City, Mrs. Mich
olas Papadi of New York City.
Sgt. and Mrs. William S. Penn
have returned to their home in Tai
lshassee, Florida, after spending
two weeks, with their parents, Mr..
John William Oden, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Melvin Penn. Sgt. Penn is
stationed in Florida and will con-
tinue his training.
Miss Betty Jane Howard was
home for the weekend from St.
Mary's Seminary, with her mother
Mrs. Lucy Howard.
Mrs. Frances C. Thompson spent
Monday and Tuesday of last week
with her sister, Mrs. Earl r. Rich
ards, Sr., in Laytonsyille. While
there she also visited her son, j.
Woodrow Thompson and family
and her niece, Mrs. Wilson Null
link.
Pfc. ]. Pershing Thompson re-
turned to his station at Virginia
Beach last Friday, after spending
an eleven day furlough here with
his mother and brother on East
Montgomery Avenue.
A card party will be held Tues
day evening, Nov. 2 at o'clock
at "Rose Hill" the home of DR..
and Mrs. Dexter Billiard for bene-
fit of the Rockville Public Health
committee. Mrs. Billiard is chair
man of the local health committee.
Mrs. Kenneth Redick, Secretly
of State of Connecticut, is visit
ing her cousins, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arnold Burr, in Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28
Arthur Peter

Arthur Peter, SO, prominent at
torney of Washington and Mont
gomery County, died Sunday at his
home on Grosvenor lane, Bethesda.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
in the Chapel at Oak Hill Gene
terry in Washington and burial was
in the cemetery.
Mr.. Peter was chairman of the
board and general counsel for the
Washington Loan and Trust Com
pany, and also director of the
Equitable Cooperative Building
Association of Washington. He was
also trustee of George Washing
ton University, where he taught
law for over twenty years.
Born in Rockville, Mr.. Peter was
a brother of the late Judge Edward
and Judge Robert Peter. His par
cnts were George and Eliza Gass-
away Peter. He received his early
education in the old Rockville
Academy (now Rockville Library
Ir 1894 he was graduated from Ma
tional University Law School, and
in 1897 became a member Of the
firm of Birney and Peter.
Coming from family of out
standing lawyers and legislators
Mr.. Peter was at one time active
in State and county political circles.
He was delegate to the Demo-
cratic National Convention several
times.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs.
Edith Marshall Peter, whom he
married in 1918, and two sons,
Humphrey Marshall and Arthur
Peter, Jr.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28
POOLESVILLE

Mrs. Charles Pyles of Hancock is
the guest of Mrs. E. w. White this
week.
Apprentice Seaman BIC Harry
Gray of Duke University and his
sister, Ensign Carolyn Gray of
Chicago University are home on a
brief visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Clark en-
tertained the Farm Bureau Discus
sions Group on Tuesday evening.
Miss Harriet Davis was trans
ferred to Detroit and left Sunday
for her new position. We all wish
her real pleasure in her venture.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Randals were
hosts to several guests from Wash
ington over the weekend.
Mrs. Martin Wise, Mrs. John
Tyffe and Mrs. Dave Ward, assist
ed by the Ladies of the Listening
Post" gave miscellaneous shower
for Miss Pearl Louise Bodmer last
Tuesday. Miss Bodmer and Mr..
Lee Davis Lodge will be married
here very soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooke Colt have
enjoyed having some of Mrs. Colts
family from New York with them
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Umstead
were among the All Stars, of the
All Club that gathered at Brad
dock Heights last week for their
reunion.
Nick Dronenburg is home on
about ten days furlough.
When the Homemakers held their
annual meeting in Gaithersburg on
Thursday, P.B.D. was represented
by Mrs. Betty Edmonston, Mrs.
Joseph Halter, both honorary mem
bers, Mrs. Guy Lewis, Mrs. Charles
Kohlhoss, Mrs. William Roberts,
Miss Ann Lee Upton, Mrs. Maurice
Umstead, Mrs. Claude Reddick,
Mrs. Isaac Cubitt and Mrs. C. NJ.
Upton.