Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-01-13


VIM. A. Garner Bouic, of Hot Springs,
Ark. land brother of Albert M. Bou-
ic, relates his impressions of Rockville
OF so years ago.
FEBRUARY - Three members of
Rockville Town Council hold quorum
at the Everglades Hotel, in Miami.
Montgomery County doubles quota for
Red Cross Flood relief. The Sentinel
runs exclusive story on reduction of
telephones rates throughout sections
of Maryland a week before official
statement breaks. DR.. Henry K. Pas
ma, native of Holland, ef1tertains
crew of Dutch submarine and
breaches on Hands Across the Sea"
MARCH = Delegation confers with
Smith w. Purdum, Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General and comes away
encouraged over prospects for a new
postotfice at Rockville. Maryland press
urges use of convict labor on state
roads. Town Council gets setback on
suggestions for city extension as sub
stantial majority votes against meas
ure at a mass meeting. New public
library for Rockville. Special deputies
direct traffic at public schools.
APRIL - Legislation held impor-
tant to Montgomery County passed
at Annapolis. County indebtedness to
State Roads Commission wiped out.
County courthouse employees enter
tanned at dinner in Taneytown. Albert
POST. Reuben Brigham second in COM
missioners. F. Barnard Welsh takes
post. Reuben Brigham secondin COM
mand of U. S. Extension Service.
Chief of the Bureau of Public Roads
Thomas H. Mcdonald warns that
money should not be diverted from
highway funds. Washington Grove to
incorporate under State law.
MAY = County starts working Ia
inmates of Jail on dirt roads under
supervision of Commissioner Charles
E. King. Judge Woodward joins in
protest against Roosevelt Court Plan.
Charles F. Brooke, of Sandy Spring,
feted on 87th birthday. High schools
graduate long list. Rockville Town
Council recounts many improvements
during fiscal year. Miniature tornado
at Olney damages trees and buildings.
JUNE - Chicken thieves active
Montgomery County hospital starts
drive for funds. Senator Tydings
speaks at Rockville commencement
Commissioners ask for fiscal budget
of $2,441,1 65 for coming year. Mayo,
Blandford urges citizens to request
immediate removal of street cal
tracks.
JULY = Joseph A. Cantrell an
nounces for State Senate. Mayo,
Jackson formally enters race for Gov.
ernor of Maryland. Smith w. Purdum
Fourth Assistant Postmaster-General
speaks at Salisbury. Mr.. Purdum was
born and raised in Montgomery coun-
ty. Irving McCathran elected frs,
mayor of Washington Grove under
new charter. Worthington Talbot dies
at Chamber of Commerce outing.
AUGUST = Lawrence A. Chiswell
prominent upper county Democrat
buried. Adolph Guide and friends go
a-fshing at Brielle, N. j., and lanG
1866 ID. tuna. Rockville library opens
with new rules and regulations. Tn,
Seminal offers $1,000 in new subscip
ton campaign. State roads system
under fire as farmers and bushes,
men cite reasons. Wilton Allen get.
assessor job job as E. ]. Gray resign.
as building inspector.
SEPTEMBER Rockville gets new
$120,000 postoffice. Attorney Welsl
says merit system is valid. Series o.
robberies solved with arrests b.
Montgomery County police. Rober
Peter announces candidacy for Stat,
Senate.
OCTOBER - Fred Lutes name,
chairman of Welfare Board. Farm
ers asked to make plans for 1913,
program with government. Izaal
Walton League joins in move u
take politics out of conservation poll
cies. Business men start drive t,
boost town. Gov. Nice admits Mary
land roads Anticipated. Commission
ers vote down school bonds. Mrs
Dorothy Brosius wins Sentinel sub
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