Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-10-29

Observation-Disclosures
Recent election of officers of
the Lay Health Council include
Mrs. Clifford Roberts, chairman;
Mrs. Walter Allnutt, co-chairman;
Mrs. William Roberts, treasurer
and Mrs. Ben Hayes, secretary. We
are reminded of Diabetic Detection
Week November 1921 with Mrs.
Hays chairman. There will be a
collection center each morning in
the various villages.
What tips the balance?" "How
do mental problems affect our
daily lives ?" "How can we resolve
these problems Two speakers
will tell of local facilities available
for the puzzled, and will answer
questions. The speakers are Mrs.
John Thurston, president of the
Mental Hygiene Society of Mont
gomery County and Miss Ruth
Baron, social consultant of the
County Mental Hygiene Clinic.
You can hear and question them
at the Poolesville Health Center on
the evening of Wednesday, No.
vember A, at pm.
The Lions Club as usual is
sponsoring Halloween party on
Saturday evening at the Fire
House. Prizes and refreshments
will be enjoyed by all.
The Montgomery and Frederick
Rural Letter Carriers Associa-
ton held their banquet in the
Methodist Church at Germantown
last Saturday. Local members pre-
sent included Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew Baughman, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. R. Bodmer, Mr.. and Mrs. M. w.
Daniel and Mr.. Charles Elgin,. APP
proximately sixty members pre-
sent enjoyed delicious dinner and
musical selections during the even
ing.
The Poolesville Discussion Group
of the Farm Bureau met Wednes-
day evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
T. B. Dorsett.
Attending the Northern Con-
vocation from St. Peters Episcopal
Church on Wednesday in Silver
Spring were the Rev. Carter S.
Gilliss, Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. White,
Hughey Griffith, Charles Holbrook,
Mrs. G. R. Gray and Mrs. w. A..
Daniel.
Remember the turkey and ham
dinner to be served at the DECKER
son Methodist Church November
z from 4:30 on.
And another date to remember!
November IL, there will be an
oyster and chicken dinner served
at the Poolesville Methodist Church
A to 8 o'clock with bazaar spon-
sored by the W.S.C.S. Dessert in
cluded, the price is $3.50 for
adults and 75c for children.
The P.B.D. Homemaker's Club
met at the Fire House October IA
with 26 present and several guests.
The morning was spent making
nylon flowers, rugs, crocheting and
other crafts. New officers are Mrs.
j. D. King, president; treasurer,
Mrs. Charles Fritz, and recording
secretary, Mrs. Charles Norris.
Mrs. F. M. White accepted the
craftsmanship of Civil Defense for
next year with a committee to
help her. Mrs. John Darby gave an
interesting description of her trip
to Boston in early September to
the National Home Demonstration
Week. The next meeting will be a
covered dish luncheon with gifts
for our secret sisters.
The Rev. and Mrs. Benjamin w.
hewitt of San Antonio, Texas, are
spending their vacation with his
parents in Mt. Rainier. Formerly,
Rector of St. Peters Episcopal
Church, he assisted Mr.. Gilliss in
the morning service on Sunday
when they were warmly greeted by
a large congregation of old friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Warfel and
niece of New York were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Lillard the
past week.
Miss Carolyn Knill entertained
ten of her girl friends on October
Is, celebrating her 18th birthday.