Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-08-18
By Mrs. w. A. Daniel,
POOIeSVille 2IlS

You've probably heard about or
maybe seen an active group of
young ladies', 81 in number, dill
gently practicing marching in or
around Beallsville many of those
hot nights in the past.
They were all members of the
drill unit to the Upper Montgom-
cry County Volunteer Fire De-
partment led by Mrs. Lewis Well
er, President, and their drill mas
ter, Bill Bliss.
Their first appearance was at
their own parade in Beallsville
the latter part of July and since
have been busy going to other
parades. At Glen Burnie's first
parade, they were presented with
check for SIS for having the
largest marching unit with %
gals on hand. Congratulations
and may you have continued sue
cess as you plan to attend a par
ade in Hamilton, Va. and other
places.
In order to raise money to
swell the Uniform Fund for this
group, the girls are planning a
dance to be held Sept. 10 at st.
Mary's Pavilion in GAINESVILLE
from 8 to ~. Music will be furn-
ished by the Nightingales.
1t was good to be home over
the weekend for two Barnesville
boys especially since it was only
the second time this summer.
They are Buddy Noyes and
George Menke, Jr. The boys have
been working on tramp steamer
taking far away trips, including
one to South America before re-
turning to college this fall.
Off to New York City for the
weekend was Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
mer Orne and Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Norris who drove Chuck
Norris car there. 1t will be Ship
ped to him in Germany.
The Flower Show held in the
Parish Hall at Poolesville on Aug
ust 10th was most attractive and
successful. an the Good Old Sum-
mertime" setting, the theme was
musical titles adapted to the ar
rangement class.
Mrs. A. M. Thomas and Mrs.
K. M. Endicott tied for first prize
in the arrangement classes. Mrs.
G.. w. Welker won first prize in
speciman class. Ribbons were also
awarded in each class as judged
by Mrs. G., V. Hartley and Mrs.
Van Ripper of Rockville. Refresh
ments were served from a table,
with centerpiece arrangement
of flowers in a huge block of ice.
Hostesses were Mrs. Samuel
Clammer, Mrs. X. M. Endicott,
Mrs. P. E. Cotter and Mrs. L. II.
Burwell. Acting President of the
club is Mrs. F. Sprigg Hays.
Mrs. John Moore and children,
Johnny and Kathy, are visiting
relatives in Georgia for several
weeks. They drove with her sis
ter who had been here for a
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Fromm of
Dickerson have returned from a
three weeks vacation in the New
England states.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Helm
and daughters are back after a
vacation in Florida.
After few days stay at Park
View Inn in Berkeley Springs, w.
Va, Mrs. j. A. Jones, Sr. and
Mrs. L. A. Chiswell returned
home Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. Arthur Elgin Wis
tied several days last week with
her sister at Mt. Savage, Md.
Madame Nominal, mother of
Mrs. Warren Irwin, is leaving
this week to return to her home
in Switzerland. She will be accom-
panied by her niece, Mrs. Stanley
Rosendorff, who will visit several
months while her husband is
busy at the Mayo Clinic.
Little Miss Gail Fincham of
Franconia, Va. was guest last
week with her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Stevens. Her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Moser, came on Sunday to take
her back home.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Ramsey
have been transferred from Win.
ter Haven, Fla. to San Angelo,
Tex. where he will continue his
work i'm the Air Corps, Mrs. Ram.
say will be remembered as the
former Miss "Bobbie" Stevens.
The class of 1851 from P.H.S.
gathered at Linden Park on Sun
day for a picnic and reunion
their first real get.to-gether since
their graduation.
Hostess to the Tuesday Bridge
Club last week was Miss Mary
Emmert at the home of Mrs. Sid
ney Thompson.
off on Monday for a weeks mo
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