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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-02-06
Farmers Urge
Tax On Incomes
In This State
Farm Bureau Will Fight Any
Increase Of Property
Assessment

Organized farmers of MARYLAND
will demand that any additional reve-
nue. required for old age pensions, re-
lief, or other needs of the state shall
come from taxes other than increases
of the time-worn property tax, C. E.
Wise, Jr., Secretary-treasurer of the
Maryland Farm Bureau Federation
has announced. The first consideration
he believes, should be a state income
tax.
"The property tax has been the fav-
orite form of taxation since the first
tax program was created in this
country" says Mr.. Wise. 'Tt was
probably fair tax in the days when
more than ninety percent of the
wealth of the nation was physical
property. The tax is neither fair nor
adequate under present conditions
when large share of the ability to
pay taxes is represented by income
from sources other than land and
buildings"
MI. Wise called attention to the
fact that the recently issued report
of the joint taxation committee of
state grange and farm bureau urged
the income tax for first consideration
in the raising of any new revenues
necessary.
Farmers will favor a state income
tax with low exemptions" Mr.. Wise
believes. "They urge it because it
taxes all persons on their relative
abilities to pay. 1t taxes all incomes
and does not measure taxes on the
basis of the necessity of spending as
does sales tax. It reaches many who
are not otherwise directly taxed. 1t is
a tax which is not easily evaded, and,
SO far as farmers are concerned, gives
consideration to the differences in
productiveness of land and manage
ment ability"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-02-06
Stout Man Falls On
Eggs; Suit Is Ruined

Two stoutish gentleman, one we'll
known Laytonsville farmer and the
other an automobile salesman from
Washington, were victims Of the
treacherous ice this week.
The two were unhurt when they
slipped and fell, but, unfortunately,
the gent from Washington, who Incl
dentally was coming out to Laytons-
vile for dinner Of cabbage, fat meat
and corn bread, carried two dozen
eggs.
Net result: derby hat, overcoat and
trousers fit subjects for the cleaners.
Hg still enjoyed his country dinner
despite the odor of well-seasoued hen
fruit which pervaded the dining room.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-02-06
Funeral Rites Friday For
Mrs. Gilbert V. Hartley

Funeral services for Mrs. Bru-
META Hartley, wife of DR.. Gilbert
V. Hartley, who died at her home in
Rockville after a brief illness of
pneumonia and a throat affection,
will be held Friday morning at
eleven o'clock from Christ Episcopal
Church. Burial will be in the Rock
vile Union Cemetery.
Mrs. Hartley is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John ter Linden, of
Washington, D. C. In addition to
her husband she leaves a son, John
Gilbert Hartley. Mrs. Hartley was
well known in the county and her
loss will be keenly felt in Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-02-06
Young Mems Democratic Clubs
H0nored BY Jackson Day Group
Montgomery County Organization Gets National Recog
milton AS First To Make Complete Return From
Dinner-Plan General Meeting February
18th At Rockville

three hundred diners who paid $3.50
per plate, the larger portion of which
went to the Democratic National
Committee as public tribute to the
memory of Andrew Jackson and rep
resenting loyalty to President Roose-
welt.
The United Young Mems Clubs of
Montgomery County plan to hold a
general meeting on Tuesday, Febru-
airy II, at the Rockville Court House
to discuss their new program looking
forward to the coming presidential
election in November.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-02-06
H. M. Blandy Sends His
White King Pigeons To
Farm At Surrey, Eng.

This morning, between 9 and 10
o'clock, H. M. Blandy of Rockville,
will have at the Rockville railroad
station 10 coops of his White King
pigeons, consigned to the Demonstra-
ton Farm, Surrey, England. This is
similar to the Government Farm at
Beltsville, Md.
This will be interesting news to the
many pigeon fanciers in Washington,
D. c., Maryland and Virginia, in fact
all over because of the fact these
Blandy White Kings have established
an International reputation. AS one
breeder expressed it Il. Blandy's
White Kings have put his town of
Rockville, on the map in every nook
and corner of the United States, and
many of the foreign countries, Brus-
sells, Belgium, Hawaii, Canada and
many other requests from Porto Rico,
Japan, Calcutta, India, and now they
are going to England. An outstanding
compliment to select these Blandy
Kings from the thousands of pigeon
fanciers throughout the United
States.
Blandy was born in Washington, D.
c., and spent most of his life there
serving the United States Govern
ment, immigration Bureau, Depart
ment of Labor. In 1914 the Govern
ment sent him over to Austria on I'm
migration business, and he visited
many of the foreign capitals while
over there, including that interesting
city of Algiers, in the northern part
of Africa. Upon his return he resign
ed coming to Rockville, and establish
ed his White King pigeon plant.
For years he was a member of the
old Columbia Athletic Club of Wash
ington where he took an active part
in athletics, where he held enviable
records as star oarsman and the
championship of the United States
for long-distance swimming, also
holder of many speed records, defeat
ing England's champion swimmer. He
was the first life guard at the Bath
ing Beach in Washington and later
conducted swimming school for five
years at the famous Brighton Casino,
Atlantic City, New Jersey. Numbering
among his many pupils some of the
most prominent people Of the country.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-02-06
Birds Need Food!

The Izaak Walton League Chap
ter of Rockville is urging farmers
and other interested citizens to
Feed the birds during the prevail
ing spell of snow and ice.
Grain and prepared food mix
lures may be obtained at the ONCE
of the Montgomery County Sen
tinel, in Rockville; from, Came
Warden Carroll Waters; deputy
lanes Berrier, at Travilah and
from the police stations at Bethes-
da and Silver Spring.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-02-06
Norman Ward To Leave
POstOffice After Ia Years

Norman E. Ward, one of the old
mainstays of the Rockville Postofice,
will leave this week to join his broth
er, Dudley, in the operation of the
Rockville Fuel and Feed Co. Norman
has been a clerk at the postoffice for
the past IA years.
Mr.. Ward will take the place of his
elder brother, Curtis who died recent
ly and who won general recognition
as one of Rockville's best citizens
and business men.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-02-06
Kounty Kuryosities
By HILLBILLY HILL

ny I1AbLDlAA1 1AALA
This season does the beast Rhinitis
Lay oftenest in wait to fight US.
He leaps out at our throat or nose
From where he turks in slush or
SHOWS.
In spite of what we do or say
He takes his toll Of human prey;
His bite may make us dumb or blind
And be for days in bed confined.
1t may seem strange, but modern
Science
Has not devised drug or appliance
To save us from the fearsome cold.
We still must suffer as Of old.
Take your toddy, gargle aspirin
Continue hoarse and keep on gasping;
Try all the trick cures that you
please,
You still must cough, and cry, and
sneeze.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-02-06
Sherwood School To
Hold Benefit Dance

Sherwood School announces a bene-
fit dance to be held on Saint Valen-
tines evening, February IA, from nine
until twelve, Bob CARRIERS fve-piece
orchestra will furnish music and a
floor show has been promised.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-02-06
Thomas C. Darby Again
Heads Production Credit

Thomas C. Darby, of Seneca, was
reelected president of the Frederick
Production Credit Association, COM
prising Frederick, Montgomery, Car
roll and Washington counties, at a
meeting last week.
Ulysses Griffith 4th, of Laytons-
VILE was named director.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-02-06

IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN my con-
tention that the farmers have never
stuck together in the big crisis. That
contention has been adequately prov
en- throughout the period Immediately
following the World War. The farmer
is by nature a selfish individual, al
though he is potentially possessed of
a heart of gold. But he had struggle
in learning the great lesson of CO.
operation. Being strictly an individ-
ualist, because of his allegiance to
the soil and nothing else, he, perhaps,
can be pardoned for his sloth in see
ing the light. Now he knows differ
ent. He realizes his hook-up with his
neighbors-both Immediately adjacent
and those who live in other parts OF
the country. What part the present
administration has played in this coup
can be best gagged by the immediate
situation. Neither the DuPonts nor
the tycoons of Wall Street will here
after move the invulnerable bulwark
OF farm organizations. The farmer,
the first favorite of the gods, has
come into his own.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-02-06
P. T. A. To Give Turkey
Dinner On February 20

The Rockville Parent Teacher Asso-
citation will hold a turkey dinner on
Thursday evening, February 20, from
to s o'clock.
Mrs. Eugene Scott heads the COM
mittee in charge.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-02-06
AS WE SEE 1T
By MoNTco

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the
Montgomery County Farm Bureau
Tuesday night clearly showed that the
farmers are determined to act con-
certedly in all matters pertaining to
their general welfare. I was personal
" much impressed with the atmos-
nhere of camaradie displayed at the
meeting and the banquet. 1t was indi-
catiye of the new spirit of coopera-
ton which is well exemplifed by the
fact that within three weeks of the
Supreme Courts adverse decision on
the AAA farmers throughout the
country are offering substitute pro-
gram which may eventually be adopt
ed without any important changes.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-02-06

THE WRITER WELL remembers
when the Farm Bureau was more or
less of a joke in this county. The
real farmers laughed at the PROPOSE
ton. Cy Jones and others persisted
until today the organization boasts of
a real membership which can be
effective on the majority of farm
problems. Today, the average farmer
must belong to the Farm Bureau if
he hopes to get anything accomplish
ed in a legislative way. He must work
shoulder-to-shoulder with his neigh
Dor. The farmer was the last member
Of society to cooperate. He stands a
good chance of being society's most
important member if he sticks to the
principle which actuates the success
of any important enterprise, namely,
cooperation.
Evening star., 1936-10-22

dren we're still missing. II was tnen
that Mr.. and Mrs. Bob White gave up
hope. They were sure that those two
had been killed by the hunter with
his terrible gun. So the gladness OF
having all the others safe and sound
was tinged with sadness because OF
the loss of the two.
II am afraid that those two made
the mistake of flying over the fence
into the field where that hunter was"
said Bob to Mrs. Bob. I'm very
much afraid that that is what hap
pened. I heard that terrible gun twice
right there"
The family remained together all
that night in the dear Old Br1ar-
patch. The next morning they scat
tered over the Green Meadows in
search of food. Some went over into
Farmer Browns cornfield Some went
into the Old Pasture. All were very
careful not to fly over the fence into
the field where that hunter had been
the day before. In fact. all OF them
kept far away from that part OF the
Green Meadows. Bob White and Mrs.
Bob kept near together. They were
over in Farmer Browns cornfield. The
corn had been cut and was standing
in shocks. Suddenly Bob stopped his
search for seeds and threw up his
head to listen. Then he few to the
top of shock Of corn and there,
stretched to his full height, he cooked
his head, first on one side and then
on the other, the better to listen.
Evening star., 1936-10-22

IL battleships with the Battle Force
of the United States fleet.
The Texas and New York are the
oldest of the country's battleships,
with the exception Of the Arkansas
and wyoming, which are already with
the Training Squadron. Oficials ex-
planned that so heavy were the duties
of training the midshipmen and re-
servists during the last Summer that
it was necessary to take the U. s. s.
Oklahoma, q valuable combatant ship,
out of the fleet.
Under the new schedule the Arkan-
sas and Wyoming will be continued In
the Training Squadron. Next Spring,
at the conclusion of the gunnery year.
the Texas and New York will join
them. The guns Of these latter war
ships were never elevated, although
plans have been discussed in the Navy
Department for modernization.
The Texas and New York will like
ly be detached from the United States
feet shortly before the main body Of
warships sails for the war games in
the Hawaiian area in the late Spring.
Evening star., 1936-10-22
Bedtime Stories
Bob White Hears a Call.

"What is 1t, my dear9" asked Mrs.
Bob from below.
For q moment Bob made no reply.
Then he prepared to fly back to the
ground. II must have been mis-
taken," said he. II thought ! heard
a call. 1t sounded like q call Of some
one in trouble"
Mrs. Bob looked up quickly. "You
don't mean, said she, but Bob
didn't let her finish.
IT don't mean anything" said he:
ct just thought I heard q call
and"-
This time Bob didn't finish. He
became alert again. He had heard
call. He was certain of it this time.
It was very faint, as If whoever had
whistled was far away, or else was
very weak. 1t was the call OF . Quail.
Bob knew that the members Of his
own family were the only Quail there
abouts. The nearest Quail neighbors
were two farms away. OF course, it
was possible that the hunters the day
before had so frightened those Quail
that they had scattered and one OF
them had come over to Farmer
Browns farm. However, Bob doubted
this. He suspected that that faint call
was made by one of his children.
Just then Mrs. Bob heard it. She
flew up beside Bob. That sounds
like one of the children in trouble. !"
she said. II wonder what can have
happened. There have been no hunt
ers with terrible guns on the Green
Meadows this morning."
Bob threw back his head and
whistled. 1t was a clear, loud whistle.
Almost Immediately there was a reply.
Come. my dear. hurry" cried Mrs.
Bob, as she left the top Of that corn
shock in a whirl Of stout wings.
Copyright. 1861
Evening star., 1936-10-22
How 1t Started
BY JEAN NEWTON.
In Black and White.

THE necessity for reducing oral ar
rangements to writing was recog-
nized early In the march Of time.
Evidence of this procedure dates
back to ancient days in the shape of
all manner of contracts. agreements,
promises to pay. deeds and other in
struments of record setting forth mu-
tual assumptions and obligations.
1t was this custom which in the six
teenth century came to be described
as putting an understanding in black
and white. The allusion, of course
was black for the ink and white for
the paper.
One Of the earliest recorded ap-
pearances of the expression is in the
work. Every Man in His Humor," By
Ben Jonson. iv., II, published in 1896
(Copyright, 1850
Evening star., 1936-10-22
THORNTON w. BURGESS
The sympathetic ear will heed
The call Of one who is IN neea.

-HERE was gladness and there
was sadness in the dear Ola
Briar-patch. Bob White ana
L Mrs Bob, who are known TO
most folks as QuailS, and lS OF their
well-erown children, were in the Gear
Old Briar-patch with Peter Rabbit
and Mrs. Peter. They had sought
shelter and safety there from hunter
with a terrible gun. Bob White and
Mrs. Bob were the first to seek the
dear Old Briar-patch and they had
been followed there by the hunter
with his terrible gun. Because they
were wise enough to lie low, and be-
cause there were too many brambles
and briars for that hunter or his
Dog to get in, no harm had come to
them. When they were sure that the
hunter was no longer near, Bob White
had whistled his famous rallying call
and one by one the young Bob Whites
had responded until at last all but
two were there.
When finally the Black Shadows
crept down from the Purple Hills, out
across the Green Meadows two chill
Evening star., 1936-10-22
BLIND 13 YEARS, SEES

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. Octo-
ber % (P.-Blind for Is years. Levi
Bates, 81 years old, said yesterday his
sight was suddenly restored to him.
Il don't know what happened or
how" he said, "but just woke up
and could see again. I wasn't must
excited"
Bates added that he went to bed
Sunday night, dumping into things
around the house as I always did, :"
and awoke the next morning able to
see with his right eye. The first thing
he did was to take q six-block walk.
Evening star., 1936-10-22
TWO u. S. WARSHlPS
REDUCED IN STATUS
U. S. S. Texas and New York Are
Designated for Training of
Middies. Reservists.

Reduced commission status for the
battleships U. s. S. Texas and New
York was ordered by the Navy De-
partment yesterday with the assign
ing Of these two warships to train
midshipmen and naval reservists next
Spring.
They will be attached to the Train
ing Squadron Of the Scouting Force
and will aid in schooling some 1,133
midshipmen and 6,958 reservists,
mainly on the East Coast. With
drawal of these two warships leaves
Evening star., 1936-10-22

From show cases purchaser will OBJ
tain the number and prices Of the
packaged foods on sale. Upon paying
the cashier. he will receive q receipt
to be dropped into special conveyor
Evening star., 1936-10-22
HAT WEAVING AIDED

MANILA, p. I. P.-The buntal hat
weaving industry of the Philippines,
now suffering from Chinese compe-
tition, Is to be aided.
Buntal hats are made from the
fibers of buri palms and the govern
ment has decided to make certain
buri forests, especially in the Davao
region, government reserves to be con-
trolled by the Bureau of Forestry.
Evening star., 1936-10-22

which will automatically take It to the
stock room. His purchase viii be de.
livered to him by special freight eleva-
tors two or three minutes after the
transaction has begun.
Evening star., 1936-10-22

Moscow to Have Groveteria.
Mosccw's first groceteria, where Gus
toners will wait on themselves. Is
scheduled to open in the near future.
Smyrna times., 1936-11-05
The Thursday Assembly

On Thursday the eighth grade
had an assembly in which the Edi-
SON and the Lindbergh Parties met.
We chose people out of each party
to give a speech. The Edison
speakers were as follows: Opening
speech, Betty Graham; President
Elmer Ross, Vice-President James
Gooding; Plays and Operettas,
Betty Everhart; P. T. A. and Part
les, Hilda Elburn; Athletics and
Gneeral Condition, Billy Shields;
Lunch-room and Raising of money,
George Biddle.
The Lindbergh Party speakers
were as follows: Opening speaker,
Ruth Hill; President, Bill Bodley;
Vice-President, Earl Ely; Student
Congress and Lunch-room, Laura
Smith; Raising of money and plays
and operettas, Emma Scott; inter
scholastic games and hikes, Joe
Pyle; Mosquito control and P. IA,
Robert Hafer. That concluded our
speakers.
Then the candidates stood up in
Smyrna times., 1936-11-05

way for the P. T. A. to be of ser
vice to a community.
The meeting was then divided
into various sections, where chair
men of the program, publicity, and
health programs discussed their
problems. The presidents of the
various organizations remained in
the auditorium and discussed pert
inent problems there.
At the conclusion of these sec
tional meetings the chairmen re-
ported on the various conclusions
reached in their meetings.
Those making the trip from
Clayton were: Mrs. Keys, Health
Chairman; Mrs. Negendank. Pub
licity chairman; Mrs. Gooding.
Membership chairman; Mrs. Bod
ley, Secretary; Mrs. Montague,
Vice-President; Mr.. Hickman, Pres
ident.
Betty Graham
Smyrna times., 1936-11-05
The Lindberg Nomination

Miss Ruth Hill, the chairman of
the Lindberg Party. called the
party together and nominated
President and Vice-President. The
President and Vice-President are
as follows: President, Mr.. William
Bodley; Vice-President, Earl Ely.
Next in order of business was the
choosing of a platform. The Lind
bergh Party chose the following
eight planks as their platform.
They are as follows: Congress,
hikes and excursions, lunch-room
control, parties, p. T. A., marks for
athletics, intermural athletics, and
raising money. After a charge by
the chairman to work hard for our
party, the meeting was adjourned.
M. Emma Scott
Smyrna times., 1936-11-05
p. T. A. Officers Visit Harrington

On Monday evening, October 26,
six of the officers and chairmen of
the Clayton P. T. A. visited the
Harrington School to hear the
members of the State Association
tell of their pans and wishes for
this school year.
The meeting was called to order
by the State President, who ex-
pressed her pleasure at seeing so
many interested in the P. T. A.
Mr.. Messner, Superintendent of
Harrington Schools, brought words
of greeting. Mr.. Drexler of the
Safety Council, spoke of the ways
in which he believed the highways
and by-ways of the state could be
made safer. He stated that in his
opinion there were three major
causes of accidents; namely, the
increasing speeds on the highways,
the use of Intoxicating liquors, and
the daring of modern youth. 1t is
with the latter that he asked the
P. T. A. to cooperate.
A moving picture of the Lewes
P. T. A. in session was feature of
the evening It was quite an ideal
Smyrna times., 1936-11-05
,n,hat it is made of.

what it is made of.
Third Grade-In the third grade
we are making a class bank. Last
Tuesday, Mr.. Clements gave us a
lecture on banking. Thursday af-
ternoon we all went down to Clay
ton Bank. Mr.. Bodley and Mr..
Clements explained the vault and
safe to us.
Fourth Grade-The other day
we all went down to the Century
Club for Mrs. Keys to give our ex-
hibit on Egypt. 1t consisted of
speeches and a dance, and telling
about the panel we drew.
Betty Graham
Smyrna times., 1936-11-05
Registration

We, the members of the Edison
and Lindbergh parties, decided that
all the members of Clayton School
(from the 3rd grade to 8th grade)
had to register before they could
vote. Mr.. Hickman chose us to do
this. There were 152 pupils to
register and eight teachers.
They were required to give their
name, age and grade.
They all registered Wednesday
and are going to vote Monday for
either Edison or the Lindbergh
Smyrna times., 1936-11-05
Spence Outten Wedding

Mrs. Della M. Spence, of Green
wood, and Mr.. James H. Outten, of
Harrington, were married at the
Odessa Pasonage Saturday even
ing. October Oath, at 500 o'clock.
Mr.. Outten is prosperous farmer
near Vernon. Mrs. Spence is the
widow of the late Stephen H
Spence, of Greenwood. After a.
short trip to Wilmington and Phil
adelphia they will be at home in
Greenwood.
Smyrna times., 1936-11-05
Nominating Convention of the
Edison Party


On Monday, October 26, The Ed
ison Party met. There were two
candidates for President. They
were James Gooding and Elmer
Ross. Finally Elmer Ross won the
honor of being President for the
Edison Party.
There were two candidates for
Vice-President. They were Hilda
Elburn and James Gooding. James
Gooding won the honor of being
candidate for Vice-President of
our party.
We have eight platform planks
They are as follows:
L. Student Congress.
2. Plays and Operettas.
3. P. T. A.
4. Parties.
Smyrna times., 1936-11-05

Party" Betty Graham took the
best signs from the Edison party
and put one in each room. Ruth
Hill did the same thing for the
Lindbergh party. We had a great
deal of fun making them. We are
sure that the posters will do their
share in bringing in votes for eth
er party.
Betty Everhart
Smyrna times., 1936-11-05

party. The party that gets 81
votes wins the election.
On Monday, before they are al
lowed to vote, all members must
have their registration checked.
Then, unless challenged, they are
allowed to cast their ballot for the
man of their choice.
Louise Heverin,
Ethel Leach.