Montgomery County sentinel., 1953-03-19
Rockville and Vicinity
Mrs John Diamond III Poplar l23l2
Or Call Poplar 2-244 2245
Mrs. John Diamond III
Or Call Poplar 2-2l44 2.2I45


Saturday was a busy day for
Mrs. Ruth Johnson, for she was
feted at two parties-one in the
afternoon and the other in the
early evening. Miss Margaret
Dronenburg entertained in honor
of Mrs. johnson at a luncheon and
shower at her home on West Mont
gAl cry Avenue. Later in the af-
ternoon, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mad
dox were hosts at cocktails, honor
ing Mrs. johnson. On Friday Mrs.
Johnson will become the bride of
Mr.. Paul Pfeifie of Alexandria, Va.
The newlyweds will make their
home in Silver Spring.
The opening point-to-point of
the season, held by the Rappahan-
mock Hunt on Saturday at Leon T.
Greenway's "Leeway Farm" near
Washington, Va. drew a big crowd
of fans. Among the spectators
at the races were the Val Wilson's,
the Jim Davises, the Bill Barnsleys
and Mrs. George Kephart from
Rockville and the Donald Bradleys
of Olney. Following the races, the
group were dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. E. Keyser at their
home near Washington, Va.
Saturday evening, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester T. Burn were hosts at a
very gay after nine gathering at
their home on Gainsborough Road
in Willerburn Acres. Mr.. Burn has
recently returned from a three
weeks trip to the Pacific Northwest
aNAlaska; W.,
yfrs. w. Valentine Wilson had a
birthday on March 16 and that
evening she had a nice surprise.
Her children planned a party for
her. They all gathered at her home
on Upton Street, bringing gifts and
all the makings for a birthday
celebration, including a big cake
with the decoration, "Happy Birth
day, Mimi"
Mrs. Grace Shearer, president
of the Women's Society and gen.
eral chairman of the annual Tur-
key Dinner and Bazaar of the Po-
tomac Church, is all Smiles"
these days due to the unprecedent-
ed demand for tickets. The affair
is to be held at the Potomac Church
on Thursday, March 26 and Friday,
March 27 from 5 to 9 pm. One of
the outstanding dinners in these
parts, and known for miles around,
this is one you will not want to
miss! Better circle these dates!
The folks out Seven Locks Road
way have been working like mad
these past few weeks preparing
for the Marionette Show to be
given at the Annual Spring Festi-
val of the Rockville Elementary
School PTA. Mrs. Joseph Bresnan
isAN charge of the show and from
w.t. we have heard (and she didn't
tell US, either) it is going to be
spectacular. The puppets and cos
tunes are very elaborate and there
are certain touches which are
strictly masculine. You see, the
fathers have been helping, too.
One of those who has been work.
ing especially on the costumes and
props is Mrs. Bresnan's mother,
Mrs. William Bauer of Montgom-
cry, Ala. Brs. Bauer has been visit
ing the Bresnans since Christmas,
and she has been assisting her
daughter. This is just one of many
features at the Festival, so don't
forget-time's awasting-it's next
week!
Mr.. and Mrs. William Randolph
Talbot, Jr. and their daughter,
Robin, are on their way home and
will be here in Rockville with Mr..
Talbott's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Randolph Talbot, Sr.,
Billy, as we know him better, has
been in the Air Force for the past
II months, stationed at Travis
Field in Fairfield, Calf. He has
been separated from the service
al b with his family is taking the
Southern route home, visiting in
Mexico and New Orleans. The Jun
ior Talbotts will stay here in
Rockville until their home in Roa-
noke is available.
Members of the Rockville Inner
Wheel met at the Bethesda Inn
last Wednesday for luncheon with
twenty members present. Mrs.
Gilbert GUIDE, president of the
group, introduced the guest of the
day, County Manager Irving G.
McNayr.