Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-02-12

ing there, are having wonderful
visit. They are charmed with Or
lando and have seen several of
the local folks who have been pass
ing through. Originally their plans
called for a visit to Sarasota, too,
but they like it so we'll in Orlando
they may spend the remainder of
their vacation there. They journey
ed to Lakeland one day and had
visit with Mrs. William Brown,
who is vacationing there.
Paul Bennett left Monday for
Jacksonville, Florida, where he
will visit his brother and sister-in-
law, Mr.. and Mrs. Arlington Ben
nett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Steinberg
spent several days this week va
cationing in New York City.
Saturday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Chaplin were hosts at din
ner at their home on Roxboro Road.
Their guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
George Kephart and Mr.. and Mrs.
Valentine c. Wilson.
February is a birthday month
in the Beard family-February 9
was Mr.. Charles A. Beard, Sr.'s
birthday and February II was the
birthday of his young granddaugh-
ter, Cecilia Ann, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Charles A. Beard, Jr.
Monday evening Mr.. Beard was
the honored guest at a dinner
party at the home of the Junior
Boards on Upton Street. On We'd
nesday evening, Cece was hostess
to group of her very young
contemporaries at an "ice cream
and cake party"
Another one of Rockville's young
ladies to celebrate her birthday on
February II was Bobbie Thomson,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
H. Thomson. Although Wednesday
was really her birthday, Bobbie
will not have her party until Sat-
urday afternoon. She will then be
hostess to a group of her young
friends. She celebrated the day at
home Wednesday with her family.
That reminds us that three of
Rockville's lovelies-Mrs. Eliza
beth Talon, Mrs. Isabel Ward, and
Mrs. Theodore Mason, Jr. will not
only be receiving Valentine greet
ings come Saturday Chats hearts
and flowers day, you boys-take
note), but also birthday greetings.
All three celebrate their birthdays
February IA. Happy birthday gals!
If you have missed Mrs. John
Henderson from the local scene
these past few weeks, it's because
she has been patient at the Wash
ington Sanitarium in Takoma Park.
We understand she is home now
and getting along nicely, so we
will all probably soon see her re-
Stunning those familiar strolls
around town. She has been missed
and her many friends wish her
well.
Another of our favorite people
missing from the local scene these
past few weeks is Adolph GUIDE, Sr.
He has been hospitalized, too, but
we understand he expects to be
home the end of the week, and he,
too, is getting along well and we
hope will soon be out and about
again.
A date not to forget this week
is Sunday, February Is. This is
the day for the Annual Book Fair
at st. Mary's School. 1t will be
held from two until five pm. and
will be for the benefit of the school
library. The public is invited and
refreshments will be served. Don't
forget the date-better circle it
on your calendar.
Three-year-old Karen Hickman
had birthday party at her home
on North Van Buren, Street last
week. Her young guests were Brian
Butts, Johnny Crimmens, Rita and
Mike Hiltner, Ricky and Kay Kim
mel, Eric Morris and Lenny Bur-
ris. Unfortunately several of the
youngsters invited to the party
were unable to attend due to that
old flu bug that has been making
the rounds.
Fort Lauderdale is the vacation
spot in Florida chosen by Geneva
and Atlee Burroughs. They have
been there for several weeks and
will remain for several more be-
fore returning to their home on
Grandin Avenue.
The Roger Tubbys are at home
on West Montgomery Avenue, af-
ter wonderful vacation trip to
Bermuda.
This coming week brings the be-
ginning of Lent-Tuesday is
Shrove Tuesday-and is the day
of the Annual Tea and Bake Sale
of the Christ Church Altar Guild.
The event will be held this year
at the home Of Mrs. George KEEP
hart, 113 Forest Avenue from 2:30
until $50. 1t is the only fund rails
ing activity of the Altar Guild and
is open to the public. Gals, here's
your chance to enjoy some lively
chitchat over n Gun of tea. and