Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1950-12-14
ROCKCREST
Ruth E. Hayes
Rockville 1929


Manuel Lopez on Agnes Drive last
Thursday evening when the Rock
crest w. S. c. S. and their guests
met. The house was decorated in
gay Christmas atmosphere even
down to the big red chimney, and
the seasonal spirit prevailed
throughout the evening. The ex-
changing of gifts was accomplished
in very novel way. A basket of
food, clothing and toys, were pre-
pared for a needy County family.
The delicious refreshments were
served by Mrs. Lopez, assisted by
Mrs. William Long and Miss
Edythe Long, both of Wade ave-
nue.. Three new members, Mrs.
Robert Heste of Edmonston Drive
Mrs. Wilfred Campbell of Agnew
Drive and Mrs. Alfred Fraley of
DeBeck Drive were welcomed into
the group. 1t was one of the
liveliest, most enjoyable get-to-
gethers held in Rockcrest for a
long time.
The two Rockcrest groups of
Bluebirds under the direction of
Mrs. Robert Henley of Lewis Ave
nue. and Mrs. James Bradley of
DeBeck Drive and Mrs. Joseph
America of Rockcrest Drive and
Mrs. Jack Houyoux of Agnew
Drive and the new Campfire
Group under the guardianship of
Mrs. Mort Hayes and Mrs. Ed
ward Myers all participated in the
annual Campfire Vesper Services
at the Chevy Chase Women's Club
last Sunday afternoon. 1t was
one of the prettiest and most i'm
pressive programs ever attained
by the girls from Montgomery
County, and one not to be soon for
gotten. Special thanks should De
given Mrs. Ruth Anne Flaherty,
the Field Director, The Chevy
Chase Woman's Club, Harold
Knight, Mrs. w. AdelsOhn, JOS
eph America. Rev. VIM. Firth,
Rabbi Francis Hevesi, and the
Catholic University of America for
their help'in making the event such
a success. Over a thousand girls
took part in the program which
was enjoyed by their friends, and
relatives. NJ 90
A Bluebird Birthday party yas
given by their sponsor, Mrs. Rob
ert Bridges of Edmonston Drive
last Sunday evening. The group
which was one year old received
presents from their parents. Christ
mas refreshments were served oy
Mrs. Bridges, assisted by Mrs.
Theodore Perrine of Lewis Ave.
The parents are very much IN
agreement as to the good influence
the organization and the leaders
Mrs. America and Mrs. Houyoux
have had on their daughters dur
ing the past year.
st. Mary's Circle held party
at the Parish Hall in Rockville on
Saturday evening. Many lovely
prizes were awarded, the door prize
beautiful box of fruit, was given
Robert Taylor of Lewis Avenue.
Mrs. o. c. Douglas of Wade Ave.
nue. is recovering from her recent
surgery at the Naval Medical Cen
ter in Bethesda, and is at home.
Word has been received from
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Cegan and
sons Allen and Bobby now living in
South Norwalk, Conn. They were
forced to leave their new home in
the recent storm but received no
personal damage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jackson of
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania were
recent house-guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Kochowicz and children
Rita and John of Lewis Avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Till have
returned to their home on Edmons-
ton Drive after visit with Mrs.
Till's sister and brother-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Todd of Chester,
Pa.
Patsy Davis, daughter of Mr..
md Mrs. William Davis of DeBeck
Drive is now four years old. She
celebrated the big event last Sun
lay afternoon when she was hostess
1t party for her little friends.
Among those who helped her TO
make merry were Allen and Woody
Reener, Donna Slime, Bobby Cavey,
Robert and Kenny Robertson,
Butch Lopez, Laura Lee Jones, and
Susie Rogers. Patsy also enter
tanned two adult guests, her pa
ernal grandparents, Ma. and Mrs.
William X. Davis of Hunting Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Norris en-
-ertained at buffet supper on
Tuesday night, Mr.. and Mrs. Stan
ey Judkins of Belmont, N. H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Duvall, Mr..
and Mrs. John Norris and Mr.. and
Mrs. George Norris of Crawford
Drive attended the recent dance
given by the Knights of Columbus
at the Mayhower Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Prettyman
of Silver Spring were the dinner |
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl |
Fankenfeld of Lewis Avenue last |
Tuesday evening.