Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-09-19
AMONG THE
HOMEMAKERS
CEDAR GROVE

WIN VI OepC. SCn were we'll
attended. Cedar Grove Club met at
the home of Mrs. Maynard Wat
klns with Mrs. Wheeler Watkins
assisting hostess. Each club mem
Ter mad some interesting story to
tell of the summer months a
vacation in New England; at the
seaside or even a trip to Wis
consin. Everyone has in addition
canned quantities and frozen MANY
fruits and vegetables. Two new
members Joined the club.
Mrs. Watkins home reflects her
Charm and hospitality and every
one fingered on after the meeting
I" enjoy a social friendly hour.
HARRISBURG
The President of the Clarksburg
Club, Mrs. Lancaster, arranged
for that club to accept an invita-
ton from a former club president,
Mrs. Wilbur, to spend the day of
Sept. 10th at Mrs. Wilbur's new
rome in Charleston, w. Va. Mrs.
Wilbur met the 8 car loads in
town and guided the club out to
her lovely old home.
The house is at least two humid
red years old and stands on a
rise of ground with lovely fields
rolling off to the rim of noun
tains. The woodwork in this
bone is as lovely as that at Mt.
vernon. The fireplace mantels
and the door and window frames
reflect the finest of Colonial work
nlanship.
Mrs. Wilbur and her mother are
r.ost gracious hostesses. The club
members first made a tour of the
old mansion, then enjoyed a
luxurious luncheon.
The afternoon was spent in
visiting beautiful nearby estates
and the old home "Harewood" of
Samuel Washington. Then group
vent to Vaudeville to call on
cousins of Mrs. Lewis, who is a
club member. TIE old mill race on
this lovely place interested every
enc. A restful visit the charming
living room of Mrs. Jennings gave
the ladies a chance to learn more
about the places visited that after
noon. y
On the way home everyone
bought a bushel of apples at a
shipping plant, but the chore of
making apple sauce next day was
lightened by the memories of the
enjoyable trip Mrs. Wilbur and
Mrs. Lancaster planned.
GAITHERSBURG
Mrs. Leo Dean, President of the
Gaithersburg club, entertained her
club on Sept. 18th. 1t is a real
pleasure to see how glad everyone
is to renew the contacts that the
club gives. The morning was
spent in the business of the club
and a discussion of civic interests.
After a delicious luncheon the
agent presented the discussion of
rictures in the home. The club
also had two new members join.
P. B. d.
! On Sept. 18th Mrs. Upton en-
tertained the Poolesville, Barnes
vile and Jamestown club at her
home in Dickerson. Mrs. Julia
Mathews presided. From the re-
ports of the club members every
one had an active summer sprink-
led in with trips and entertaining.
The members are ready to help
the County Council of Home
makers in serving the luncheon
for the official board of the Fedora
ton on Sept. oath.
GLENMONT
The fall season for the Glen
mont Homemakers Club got off to
grand start with meeting at
the home of Mrs. Mary Rising.
Miss Turner held the interest OF
the group with grand and in
teresting demonstration on pic
lures. Quite a few "do's and
con'ts" were applied to grouping
pictures. Refreshments were
served by Mrs. Helene Roth and
the hostess. Two new members
Mrs. Ralph Inlay and Mrs. Jack
Fleischman joined the club.
DAMASCUS
That evening the Damascus
ri..I ...ot ~ tho homo Of Mrs,