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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-07-22
Merit System Ruling To Be
Sought From Attorney General
To Decide Montgomery Status
County Commissioners And Harry c. Jones Confer On
Montgomery Employees-Law VIII Become Effective
October IF. Barnard Welsh, Attorney
To Board, Consulted

concave Of representatives Of the County and State
held Tuesday in Rockville to discuss plans
for the working out of problems arising under the merit system
law which becomes effective in Montgomery County October l.
CoL Harry G. Jones, State Employment Commissioner was
present and congratulated Commissioners and the County
general for adopting such step and at the
same time pointing difficulties which may have to be irned
out or definitely eradicated.
Montgomery the only county adopt this farseeinQ
and albeit radical 1t has with the approval Of
the Montgomery County Civic Federation and was vigorously
supported the 1887 session of the Maryland General Assembly
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-07-22
Miss Martha M. Evans
To Wed John w. Clagett

Mr.. and Mrs. William w. Evans Of
Chevy Chase, announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Miss Martha
NJ. Evans to Mr.. John William Clag-
EFT. Mr.. Clagett, the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Carter Clagett Of Rockville, Is
connected with the Coal Commission
and is at present stationed in Chey-
enne, Wyoning.
The wedding will take place in
September.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-07-22

examination for county employees ia
early September.
Incumbents must take the exam
nation, but win be allowed credit
for previous service at the rate Of
one point on their examination for
each year they have been employed.
the total points, however, not to ex-
coed five. Some 800 jobs are af-
fected by the law.
During the conference with the
commissioners Jones asked that the
county appropriate approximately
$4,000 annually for the next two
years toward employment Of add
tional examiners and clerks whom
he viii need to conduct the system.
The county board took no action on
the request.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Farmer was
appointed secretary to County Treas
urer j. Forest Walker, succeeding
Mrs. Doris Starkey, who has re-
signed.
The board passed resolution
authorizing the election supervisors
to obtain quotations upon the rental
of automatic voting machines for use
in county elections.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-07-22
Miss Musgrove Engaged
To Mr.. Alton B. Jones

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry 2. Musgrove OF
announce the engagement
of their daughter, E. Lucille, to Mr..
Alton B. Jones, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles B. Jones, Of Rockville. The
wedding will take place in the early
Fall.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-07-22
GLAND Craver Reunion
Set For August First

The GLAND Craver family reunion
win be held lon Sunday. August =
at Furnace Ford Park. Both fam
lilies are well known in Montgomery
and Frederick counties.
The Washington times., 1937-01-01
KENSINGT0N'S 5
TRACKS TOGO

KENsINGTON, Md, Dec. 81.
Removal of the abandoned tracks
of the Sandy Spring Railroad
from the streets of Kensington,
Md, was started yesterday after
the dismissal of a bill of complaint
requesting an injunction to halt
such action in Federal Court at
Baltimore this week.
The request for an injunction
to prevent the local town officials
from interfering with the main
tenance of the tracks of the elec-
trio railroad connecting Kensing-
ton with Chevy Chase lake, was
filed by officials of the railroad
some time ago. The bill was dis
missed by Judge w. Calvin.
In making this announcement
last night Mayor Edward R. Saun-
ders ordered immediate removal
of the tracks.
DR.. Katherine A. Chapman,
town health officer, reported an
increase in the town population
from 1,012 as reported in Septem-
ber to 1923.
A special meeting of the Mayor
and Town Council will be called
for January 6. when a program
of proposed legislation will be COM
piled for presentation to the Mary
land General Assembly.
The Washington times., 1937-01-01
Navy Yard Machines
Once Candle-LiShted

John Williams can remember
when candles were used by work.
ers at the Navy Yard to light UP
their machines when they we're
called upon to labor at night,
which proves Williams has been
there many years.
williams, now retired and liv'
ing at 80 D st. S. W., says he
n d other workmen utilized
candles on the infrequent night,
shifts because the carbon lamps
used for illumination did not
provide enough light on delicate
machinery.
Since his memory of old days
at the Navy Yard extends back
to 1891, williams also can recol-
lect that years ago all the EN-.
ployes we're paid at one time.
The day after he entered the
yard, he says, he heard a gong
ring and saw all his fellow work
men drop their tools and run. He
ran, too, but superior stopped
him, explaining the men were
fastening for their wages and
that Williams had no money due
him.
Today a more efficient method
Of handling the pay roll, in which
the wages are distributed by
shops, prevails at the yard"
Born in South Carolina, Will
liams was raised in Baltimore,
The Washington times., 1937-01-01
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The Washington times., 1937-01-01
III NT0 WASHINGTON's n
i 3D. Heroes nBZZ1o 0
James A. Franklin Had Brilliant lO-Year
Career in Fire Department Before
Retirement for Injuries

James Arthur Franklin served
only 10 years in the District Fire
Department before he was retired
because of injuries, but in that
short career he was cited for hero
ism many times.
Appointed in 1919, he served as
hoseman, tillerman and driver be-
fore he was retired and had many
adventures and narrow escapes.
During the g Street furniture
store fire he was trapped and res
cued only a few minutes before
the floor caved in. And in the big
lumber yard fire in 1928 he was
almost blinded by the dense smoke.
During the Knickerbocker dis
aSter he rushed right into the
wrecked theater and pulled many
of the injured to safety.
One of the worst fires he recalls
The Washington times., 1937-01-01
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The Washington times., 1937-01-01
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The Washington times., 1937-01-01
LONG PARKING
FACES BAN

ROCKVILLE, Md, Jan. /.
Parking of automobiles on the
streets and roadways of Mont
gomery countys suburban area
for more than "a consecutive
hours will be prohibited after
January 19, under an ordinance
adopted by the Board of County
Commissioners here.
This action was taken by the
commissioners after Suburban
Commissioners Paul M. Coughlan
and Robert D. Hagner had re-
ported numerous complaints of
cars being parked along the
streets for as long as two weeks.
Violations of the new law will
carry fine not to exceed $50.
or jail sentences not to exceed
80 days, the county board mem
berS said.
The commissioners yesterday ap-
proved the purchase by the Wash
ington Suburban Sanitary Com
mission for its sinking fund,
100000 of Greensboro, N. c.,
bonds, and $4,000 worth of Cam
den, N. j., bonds.
A petition was filed by residents
of Crestview, a new Chevy Chase
subdivision, appealing to the COM
missioners to take over and main
tain certain streets and connect
ing alleys in that area, was taken
under adviSement due to the alb
Sence of Commissioner Hagner.
The Washington times., 1937-01-01
PREDICTS BOOM
FOR RUBBER

NEW YORK, Jan. 1 d.N.sO.
Improving conditions in the rub
Der industry for at least the
next three or four years" ere
forecast today in year-end
statement by President w. O'Neil,
of the General Tire IL Rubber Co,
He said:
america is buying better
goods.
This is true of practically
all commodities on the mar
ket today. 1t is one of the most
significant devel Opments of
1886 in the business world and
1t will be increasingly true in
1887.
"Top-quality merchandise of
every kind is coming into its
own after a long period in
which price alone appeared to
be king.
I'm motor cars. in clothing,
In homes, in tires-in fact in
all of the present-day necessi-
ties of living, the trend to bet
ter things is the most outstand-
ing development as the New
Year dawnS."
The Washington times., 1937-01-01

workers may be without jobs dur
ing the coming cold months.
For the last several months
sheetmetal workers have set up
a din throughout the halls on Cap
itol Hill while they installed air
conditioned equipment. Before
Congress convenes January 8,
however, they must cease their
pounding and Gathering, although
the job is yet incomplete. When
the session is adjourned, the work
will be continued.
That is not the complaint, but
merely the facts as presented to-
day by the Sheet Metal Workers
Union, local No. 102, through its
business agent, j. E. Faulconer.
He pointed out today that during
the summer months here the sheet
metal craft has enjoyed a good
season." with about so out-of-town
workers being imported to meet
the labor demands.
Last winter, however, about
rs of the city's $50 sheet metal
mechanics lost about six months
employment, and prospects for the
coming winter are even less
bright" according to Mr.. Faul-
coner, with the 40 men employed
at the Capitol facing an enforced
layoff because we can't make too
much racket around there during
a session."
The Washington times., 1937-01-01

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The Washington times., 1937-01-01
AIDED
BY BOYS CLUB
Continued from Local Page)

Continued from Local Page)
had they been deprived of the
mental, physical and social stimu.
luS Of a boys club.
One former member whose sue
cess might be directly attributable
to the local club is now studying
in Paris on scholarship. His in.
terest in oratory was stimulated
in the club here, and he repre-
Sented it in an oratorical contest,
gaining honor for himself and the
club.
Through this activity he was
able to get a university scholar
ship and later was sent to Paris
to complete his studies for pro-
fessorship at an American univer-
sity.
Mr.. Fyfe points out that this
member would certain not have
been a delinquent, but that the
financial circumstances Of his fam
lily would not have permitted him
to gain the advantages of a higher
education.
A number of the special agents
Of the Federal Bureau of Investi-
cation pride themselves on having
at one time been members of boys
clubs. and Bureau Head j. Edgar
Hoover is particularly interested
in the success that these men have
made.
Boys Encouraged
And the successes of former
member of the local club is being
further reflected among boys who
are at present members of the
club.
There is 15-year-old Pete De.
Anna. who was encouraged by Mr..
Fyfe in an art career, and who has
already won a measure of national
recognition. A graduate of Central
High School, the boy has won a
scholarship at the Corcoran Art
Gallery, and is aiding other boys
at the club by giving them ele-
mentary instruction in art.
Instruction in art is an impor-
tant phase of boys clubs, Mr..
Fyfe pointed out.
A unique feature of the new club
in Southeast will be large exhi-
bition hall, which will contain the
best works of art produced by
members of the club. A few of the
outstanding art products of other
clubs throughout the country will
be included.
Mr.. Fyfe plans to make the new
club an example both for Wash
ington and the nation of what a
boon boys club can be to boys.
Also in the exhibition hall there
will be cases to contain examples
of handicraft done by the boys.
A vocational director will give
instructions in handicraft to the
boys, and this phase of the clubs
activities will be developed so that
boys will be given an opportunity
to learn trades.
One Of the primary objectives of
the clubs, Mr.. Fyfe stated. is to
stimulate boys with the desire for
a higher education. He said that
many of the members who had
never given much thought to col
lege are low attending the high
institutions of learning, having
been motivated through the advice
and suggestions of club leaders.
The Washington times., 1937-01-01
LIEUT.. COL. REINBuRG

Funeral services will be held
Monday at 2 p. m. with military
honors for Lieut.. Col. George E. A..
Reinburg. United States Army Air
Corps, retired. The service will be
at Fort Myer.
Lieutenant Colonel Reinburg
died in China. December S, at 48.
Chaplain Ralph C. Deibert will
officiate at the ceremonies. Burial
will be in Arlington Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be
Major R. C. W. Blessley, Major
Edward w. Raley, Major James
A. MolliSon, Major Charles Y. Ban
fill, Major William B. SouSa and
Capt. Mervin E. Cross, all of the
Air Corps.
The Washington times., 1937-01-01
JOHN w. LYONS

John w. Lyons, wartime chief
OF the Navy Departments com.
munications room, died at Mt. Alto
Hospital yesterday. He was a well.
known press telegrapher in Wash.
lngton, having handled copy for
some of the most famous CORE
Spondents.
Mr.. Lyons, whose home was in
Arlington County, Va, was 48
years old. He was born at Crozet.
Va, and came to the District about
Is years ago.
He is survived by his wife, Helen
Carr Lyons and four sons by a
former marriage, S. Burton
Lyons, John w. Lyons, jr., George
Kenneth lyons, and Gorden Ken
meth Lyons; also three sisters.
Mrs. Gertrude Freeman, Mrs.
George w. Hartley and Mrs. Allen
Campbell: and two brothers,
George w. Lyons and Roy j.
Lyons al lof Washington.
Arrangements have not been
completed for funeral services.
There will be military and Ma
sonic services.
The Washington times., 1937-01-01
ELIZABETH ARMSTRONG

Mrs. Elizabeth Armstrong, 80,
who died suddenly Wednesday,
was buried today in Cedar Hill
Cemetery. Funeral services were
conducted by the Rev. John E.
Briggs in the Fifth Baptist
Church. She lived at 1929 Ala
bama Ave. S. E.
A native of the District, Mrs.
Armstrong was active in church
work at the Fifth Baptist Church
and was member of the Daugh-
terS of America.
She is survived by her husband,
French Armstrong. and three
sisters, Mrs. Franklin G. Sartwell,
Mrs. Roger C. Lugenbeel and Mrs.
Franklin L. Robertson, jr., all of
Washington.
The Washington times., 1937-01-01
i. 5. Exports Exceed
Imports by S29,343,0O

international News Service
The United States in November
registered a favorable trade bal
ance of $29,343,000, with exports
amounting to 1925, ,766, 900 and i'm
ports $196,423,000, the Commerce
Department reported today.
For the 11-month period of 1886
American exports were valued at
1929, 100000, rise of $164,OO0,-
900 over the corresponding period
of 1885. Imports during the II
months of this year amounted to
174,46S,000, a gain of $313,0OO,-
600.
The Washington times., 1937-01-01
BULMAN HEADS
SYNAGOGUE

Joseph D. Bulman, Washington
attorney, will be installed as presi-
dent of Tifereth Israel Congrega-
ton next Sunday.
Bulman, who is % years old, is
the youngest man ever to be
elected president of a synagogue
in the District. Judge Joseph
Fromberg, special assistant to the
Attorney General, will preside as
master of ceremonies at the in
stallation.
The Washington times., 1937-01-01
Hawaiian Bill Ready

Delegate Samuel King, Of
Hawaii, announced today he would
introduce again in the House Of
Representatives bill giving state
hood to the islands
The Washington times., 1937-01-01
REV. H. DOWNS
RITES SET FOR
TOMORROW

Funeral services for the Rev.
Howard F. Downs, retired Metho-
dist Episcopal minister, will be
held at Waugh Methodist Episco-
pal Church tomorrow at 10:30
a. m. Burial will be in Loudoun
Park Cemetery, Baltimore. The
Rev. Mr.. Downs body will lie in
state at the church tomorrow
morning.
Mr.. Downs died Wednesday at
his home at 2605 Adams Mill Rd.
N. w. at the age of II.
Retiring in 1927 from the pas
torate Of Brightwood Methodist
Church, he had lived here since
that time. Previously he was pas
tor of the Wesley Methodist Epis-
copal Church, and from 1917 to
1928, served at the Waugh Metho-
dist Episcopal Church.
Mr.. Downs was a member of
the Board of Conference Examina-
tions and Admissions of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, Bal
timore Conference, for 25 years.
He was a member Of Lafayette
Masonic Lodge here.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Irene Hutchinson Downs; a
daughter, Mrs. Herman F. Carl;
a grandson, Howard F. Carl, and
sister, Mrs. John R. Wright, all
Of Washington.
Funeral services will be con-
Quoted by the Rev. DR.. G. Ellis VIII
liamS, superintendent of the Wash
ington District, Methodist Episco-
pal Church, Baltimore Conference,
assisted by the Rev. Allen F.
Poore, pastor of the Waugh Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, the Rev.
DR.. Frederick Brown Harris, pastor
OF Foundry Methodist Episcopal
Church, and the Rev. DR.. Frank
Steelman, pastor of Calvary Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, of which
the Rev. Mr.. Downs was member.
The Washington times., 1937-01-01
TODAY'S RADIO FEATURES

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The Washington times., 1937-01-01
Gift for Fishermen

ST. JOHNS. N. F., Dec. 81
Il. N. 81 Newfoundland fisher
men received a welcome New Year
gift today. The government an
nounced removal of all duty on
gasoline used in fisheries.
The Washington times., 1937-01-01

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Evening star., 1937-01-10

The Kwanice's siren and the
Chinook's old steam whistle split
through the cheering. Lovett turned
away. brushing his gold-banded sleeve
across his eyes. He walked slowly to
his wheelhouse and looked blankly at
the mate.
We'll" said the mate. ''Congratu-
lations, SIR"
Thanks" said Lovett. "At that -
I guess maybe my new son-in-law
knows little bit about ferryboating. "
The business end of it, anyway" |"
agreed the mate.
Tks End
Evening star., 1937-01-10

moving away from the earth at a speed
of 10000 miles a second, and more.
Multitudes of receding nebulae showed
that the universe was expanding in
all directions at a rapid rate.
Now comes a remarkable discovery
from the Yerkes Observatory rs a re-
suit of super-red sensitive films that
were the outcome of the impetus given
to Photographic Laboratories by the
movies when sound films came into
being.
Ghost" stars have been found by
DR.. Hetzler scattered throughout in
terstellar space. There are probably
countless numbers of them. They glow
with such a dull red light that an
over-heated fiat iron probably would
appear to be shining brilliantly in
comparison with some Gf them.
What these stars are has set as
tronomers agog. Their dull redness in
dicates their temperatures are extreme
ly low for stars, just about equal to
that of heated iron beginning to glow.
Evening star., 1937-01-10
by HARLAN T. STETSON

insensitive films of the early days.
Moreover. movie actors were irri-
tated by the intense heat of the many
lamps that were required. Even at
best the limited illumination restricted
the movements of the actors, for the
flood lights were not powerful enough
to cover very wide stage area.
There was only one solution: Holly
wood demanded films which we're more
sensitive to the red and yellow light
coming from the incandescent bulb.
Photographic Laboratories went to
work and produced the sensitive film.
Millions of dollars we're at stake. and
they could afford to do it. When the
rcd-sensitive Photographic film was an
accomplished fact, astronomers were
able to procure from the Photographic
laboratories plates especially coated
with the new red-sensitive emulsion.
Then things began to happen in
astronomy. Movie stars were for
gotten by scientists in their eagerness
to chase stars that were found to be