Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1958-02-27
Rockville
City Social
News Slowed
By the Storm
BY Cissy Morgan
Poplar 1854

drifts last week was unable to
reach Rockville and report my
findings in the social world. That
means a double coverage for this
week to keep you abreast of the
goings on. was dug out finally
by a much begrudged brother
and friends, gripping all the time
about WOMEN, and why people
have to live out in the country,
anyway, but the "city boy" loved
every minute of his experience.
1t was obvious by the silly grin
on his mug.
The night of the big storm Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Tyler entertained
dinner guests that arrived at the
appointed time regardless of the
deluge of snow whirling around
outside. The Reverend and Mrs.
Custer G.. Cromwell were there
as were the Hugh Thompsons,
Miss Matte Sexton, Mrs. Edgar
Reed, DR.. and Mrs. Gather War
field and Colonel David Ransom.
Miss Daisey Magruder had Jour-
neyed to Howard County in the
afternoon for wedding and was
slightly delayed on her return
trip and a little too late for the
party.
Emily and Val Wilson were
hosts to a large group of friends
the previous night when they
entertained prior to the Valen-
tines Dance that Christ Church
Mems Club sponsored. This event
will go down in history and win
the prize for the best dance ever
held without an orchestra. Some
body goofed! No one really
cared, everyone had a glorious
time, and later in the evening a
pianist and drummer appeared to
supply all the necessary rhythm.
Joining in the fun at the VIII
on's pre-dance party were the
Melvin Reeses, Henry Murdocks,
Bartlett Atwoods, Milton Cloggs,
Dick SCOTS, Bill Barnsleys,
Adolph Guides, Jack Marklands,
John Mackeys, Richard Van
Dykes, Carl Maisch's, Dave Belts,
Richard Buckinghams, Thomas
Yoders, Cliff Veirs, Lloyd Brewer,
Jacks Diamonds, Dorsey Clarks,
and Carroll Currans.
Also on the party front are
Mr.. and Mrs. Barnard T. Welsh.
They honored their good friends
Captain and Mrs. ''BilP' Cochran
at a dinner party. The Cochrans
are moving to Charleston, SC,
and a group of their tennis con
temporaries gathered at the
Welsh's home to bid them adieu.
st. Mary's Church i'm Rockville
was the scene of christening on
February 10, when Elizabeth Lee
Douglas, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Douglas, was christened
Father Gilbert Hahn officiated at
the service. Following the service
family celebration was held al
the home of DR.. and Mrs. William
Murphy, grandparents of little
Betsy Lee" The God parents
are Mr.. James S. Reiff and Mrs
John ]. Mccarthy. Also present
at the ceremony were Mrs
Murphy's sisters, Miss Agnes
Doody and Mrs. Francis Brady
who came down from New York
for the occasion.
The Rockville Homemakers
Club met at the home of the
president, Mrs. George Ray, or
February 20. Hostesses for the
evening were Mrs. Woodrow
Hancock and Mrs. Paul Yocum
The topic discussed was "Keer
Home Wiring Up to Date"
I've heard that Mrs
George Allnutt is vacationing in
Orlando, Fla, with her sisters
Miss Hattie Mcfarland and Mrs
Cramer Burck. Mrs. William
Randolph Talbot fell recently
, while attending a Women's Clut
Meeting at the Civic Center anc
broke her leg. Mr.. and Mrs
/. Fred T. Cunningham have moved
to So Fayette Street, Apartment
2. DR.. George Maxwell is
vacationing in Jamaica. The
Innerwheel met recently at the
Washingtonian and Mrs. Alice
Hostetler was the guest speaker
:. Mrs. William Bouic and Mrs
Richard Culp are among the
Florida vacationers. Also Mr.
and Mrs. Dudley Ward are vaca
tioning in the south.
On March 2 at 8 Pm. the
Christ Church choir will present
a concert at the church and will
be assisted by string orchestra
and four soloists, one of whom
will be Mr.. John Allnutt. The
concert is being given in memory
of the late Madeleine Davis ano
the selections include the
Schubert Mass in c." "Stabai
Mater" by Pergolesi, and Com
mand Thine Angel to Appear" by
BuXtehude. Mr.. John Preston
will be the director.
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