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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-10-30
Beer Dealers
Sue County

Five former Montgomery Coun-
ty liquor dealers filed suits in Cir
cult Court last week seeking to
compel the county commissioners
and the Liquor Control Board to
return total of $8,509.10 in beer
taxes paid under protest in 1889.
The dealers involved are Eugene
J. C. Raney, Raymond Windsor
Joseph R. Harris, Curtis Dillinger,
and Arthur He'll. They are. repres-
ented by James H. Pugh, former
States Attorney for Montgomery
County.
Amount of tax which each of the
dealers said he paid under protest
and for which he seeks repayment
is: Mr.. Raney, $2,629.30; Mr.
Windsor, $1,21s.6O; Mr.. Dillinger,
$974.50; Mr.. He'll, $642.5O and Mr..
Harris, $3,044.2O.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-10-30

Proposed increases in basic farm
products for 1912 over the 1911
figure to meet defense needs, have
met the approval of Montgomery
County farmers, county farm lead
ers announced today.
Adoption of an increased pro-
duction program on a percentage
basis is expected at the close Of
current farm community meetings
which will terminate Monday eve
ming at Clarksburg.
These meetings have been spon-
sored by the county branch Of the
Agriculture Defense Board end
have been held in Rockville, Sandy
Spring and Woodfeld. Saturday
evening, November 1, a farm
group will meet at Poolesville for
further discussion.
Large proposed percentage in
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-10-30
Community Fair
At Sandy Spring
Friday, Nov. Z
Sidney T. Lawler An
nOunces Rules and Regula-
tiOns. Sponsored By Civic
And Farm Groups

Elaborate plans have been conf
pleted for the Sixth Annual Sandy
Spring Community fair, November
Z, Sidney T. Lawler, Sherwood
high school agricultural adviser
announced today.
Besides Mr.. Lawler, who will be
in charge of the agriculture ex-
hibit, Mrs. Eunice Fisher, home
economics teacher, will have
charge of the home exhibits.
According to Mr.. Lawler every
thing from canned fruits, vege-
tables, grains, poultry, clothing
and baking will be exhibited at the
all day affair which is sponsored
by the F. F. A., All Clubs, the
Grange and various other farm
and civic clubs in the community.
Rules and Regulations
1. Entries may be made the day
before the fair-November 9Th,
from 4:30 to 900 P. M.
2. All entries must be in by 900
A. M, on November 7, 1941.
8. All entries must be kept in the
showroom until 900 P. M. on Nov
ember z, 1871.
4. Exhibits are not to be handled
while on display.
5. No ribbons or prizes are to be
removed until 900 P. M, Novem-
Der Z, 1941.
6. Entries must be taken out af-
ter 900 P. M. November z, 1941.
We will not be responsible for ar
ticles left in the show room after
HOO P. M, Friday, November z,
1941.
z. The public may see the ex-
hibits from 100 P. M. until 900
P. M, November 7, 1871.
The committees having charge
Of the fair are as follows: General
arrangements-Joe Peter, Myrtle
Shipe, Esther Ketterman, Ethel
Thompson.
PublicityTHarry Marrow, Fran
els Snowden.
Poultry-Fred Bond.
Grains-Bob Thompson.
Fruits and Vegetables - Tom
Seibel, Robert Thompson.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-10-30
BrOOkings Study
Speaker Praises
School System
Mrs. Dean Dinwoodey Con-
graduates County On Ex-
cellent School System. Mrs.
Donald F. Roberts Also
Speaks

The County school system and
the County welfare administration
were discussed at the second public
study meeting of the recommends
lions of the Bookings report held
in the auditorium of the Rockville
High School Thursday evening of
last week. Less than $50 residents
Of Montgomery County attended
the meeting, which was held under
the auspices of the Montgomery
County Civic Federation and a
dozen other County groups who
are conducting this series of public
discussion meetings.
Mr.. Stephen James of Linden
presided. Mr.. James is former
president of Montgomery County
Civic Federation and is now serv-
ing as Chairman of Selective Ser
vice Board No. for the Eastern
Suburban section. In fact, the first
study meeting was presided over
by Mr.. Fred P. Lee of Edgemoor
who is also past president of the
Civic Federation and is now serv-
ing as Chairman of the Selective
Service Board No. 3 for the West
ern Suburban communities
Mrs. Dean Dinwoody of Chevy
Chase and Vice President of the
Montgomery County Federation of
PARENT Teachers Associations was
the speaker presented to discuss
the County school system.
Mrs. Di1fw0odey told the meeting
that the Montgomery County
school system now ranked at the
top of the school systems of the
% Maryland counties. She said
that most of the Brookings' re-
concentrations for improving the
public school systems could be car
rled out without any fundamental
change in the County government. I"
Mrs. Dinwoodey quoted from a
number of the recommendations
from the Bookings report con-
corning and several praising the
County school system.
The principle criticism which
Mrs. Dinwoodey quoted from the
Brookings' report of the County
school system was the present jur-
isdiction of the Board of County
Commissioners to appoint the Su-
perintendent of School Property.
The speaker stated that the Brook
ings' recommendation was that the
County Board of Education or the
County Superintendent of Educa-
ton should appoint the Superin-
tendent of School Property and
that that official should actually
become an assistant County Super
Continued ON Pane 81
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-10-30
New Assessment
Program Planned

Plans for establishing a con-
tinuous program of assessment for
Montgomery County are being
studied by the new County Board
of Assessment, headed by Richard
HI. Lansdale.
Assessments will be made of one
fifth of the county each year in
stead of a general assessment of
the entire area every five years
which under the new setup, auth
orized at the last session of the
Maryland Legislature came effec-
tive July /.
S. Murray Hamilton, chief clerk
Of the board, said much of the in
equality in assessment was due to
a small assessing staff.
In addition to Mr.. Lansdale,
who was appointed for five-year
term, the board is composed of
William H. Prescott, Chevy Chase
realtor, who is to serve three
years, and Frank L. Hewitt, Jr.,
Of Silver Spring, who was named
to a one-year term. In addition
John Culver and William Aud were
appointed to serve in the field. Mr..
Culver will handle the lower end OF
the county, while Mr.. Aud will
take care of the upper end.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-10-30
POOlesville Fair
November 13

Sponsored by the local Future
Homemakers and F. F. A., the an
nual Poolesville Community Fair is
scheduled to take place Nov. 10,
starting at 1920 A. M. F. F. A.
President Robert Hartley and Flu
ture Homemakers head Edith
Thompson will have charge.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-10-30
Knights of Columbus
Oyster Roast Nov. 1

Rosensteel Council, Knights OF
Columbus will hold an old time
"Oyster Roast" at their club house
on Rosensteel avenue, Forest Glen,
Md, from A to 8 P. M. Saturday,
November 1.
There will be dancing and other
forms of amusement and both lad
les and gentlemen are invited.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-10-30

follows that in permitting this
bit of "news" to be sent over the
wires DR.. Goebel's and his staff
had a definite purpose. If the
conditions reported are true the
Nazis have hope that the result
ing reaction in America will be
favorable to the isolationist
group. And if the report is mere
propaganda the Nazis likely ex.
pect to confound the people of
England and America.
In any event such reports, no
matter how authentic they may
seem, should be taken with the
proverbiaI "grain Of salt"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-10-30
Religious School Starts

Beginning November 8, the East
Montgomery Council of Religious
Education Leadership Training
school will give courses on Mon
day and Thursday of each week
for four consecutive weeks.
They will include the Prophets
and Their Messages and Under.
standing Our Pupils, and will b.
held at the Sherwood High School.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-10-30

1t might not be a bad idea to
let men in the armed service pass
upon the patriotism and value Of
Congressman.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-10-30
/ Might Be
|WrOng--BUT
by p. G. StrOmberg'

1AO COA1lPICOO A4AOAA C1 OAtSO Va
labor leaders to the urgency of
our national defense program
is brought to the surface again
through John L. Lewis. Mr..
Lewis is president of the United
Mine Workers. Until less than
a year ago he was president of
CLIO. He stepped out of CIO
leadership following his cam
paigning against the reelection
Of President Roosevelt. On
national radio hook-up he stated
that if the President were re-
turned to office, he (Lewis)
would resign as CLIO president.
This he did. But, he retained
control of the United Mine
Workers which was (and is)
the Strongest unit of CLIO.
Mr.. Lewis a0as a big man in
national affairs. He has been
for many years an outstanding
champion of the laboring man.
He has engineered many sue
cessful campaigns for the bene-
fit of his followers. He enjoyed
the confidence and respect of
thousands of union men. With
this background he became
power in Washington. He en-
joyed unusual prestige at the
White House during the first
and most of the second admins
trations of President Roosevelt.
With his powerful labor follow
ing he exerted tremendous in
fluence in Congress. He was
credited with having been instru-
mental in advancing, FROM the,
funds of his organizatioM, d
huge sum Of money toward the
campaign of President Roose-
welt in 1896.
All of this served to build
up John L. Lewis from an
obscure labor leader to a po-
sition of what will be known as
the most influential ever at
tanned by a representative If
labor in Washington. His coun-
sci was sought and he helped
frame much of the social and
labor legislation enacted during
the past eight years.
BUT WHAT OF HIM NOW?
By his attitude in the present
strike in the coal mines he is
destroying much of the public
good will which has been the
backbone of the labor move
ment. He has proven himself
a stubborn migrate whose am
bition to rule or ruin supersedes
consideration of the national
welfare. and particularly the
welfare of the men in the ranks
of labor from whence comes
his position of Importance.
y On the other hand, can blame
for the almost continuous strikes
throughout the country be attri-
buted to those political dreamers
who swarmed into Washington
with the New Deal? Is the pres
emit setto with Mr.. Lewis mere
ly an outstanding example of the
many smaller strikes of the past
year or so? Can it be that these
strikes are, in fact, a Franken-
stein plagueing the theoretical
creators?
Let us hope not. The financial
burden is heavy and domestic
and world problems battling. But
President Roosevelt spoke more
harshly about labor leaders this
week than he has uttered before.
Congress has shown keen dis
taste. The public almost unani-
mously condemns the strikes in
defense industries.
Perhaps Mr.. Lewis position in
focusing public attention on the
mining strike will lead to def
mite steps toward control and
regulation.
A .o..o..4 fAnooo;o+oI Dv.ocSN
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-10-30

A report ASSOCIATED Press)
from Berlin this week indicates
that great hardships are being
borne by the people of the Ger
man capital. In reading the dis
patch one wonders why it is per-
mitted to pass the censor. No
dispatch is permitted which will
serve to discredit the Nazis or to
give the world anything but a
favorable impression Of condi-
tions in Germany. It, therefore,
Evening star., 1941-03-25
Fleming Halls Decision
In Minnesota Waqe Case

The recent decision of Judge
Matthew A. Joyce in the United
States District Court for Minnesota
sustains the position of the Wage
and Hour Administration on over
time payment and will effectively
check the many fictitious devices
designed to defeat the purposes of
the Fair Labor Standards Act,
Brig. Gen. Philip B. Fleming de-
clared yesterday.
Judge Joyce enjoined the Carleton
Screw Products Co. of Minneapolis
against the computation of over
time pay at a rate less than the
regular rate of pay of their en-
ployes
Administrator Fleming pointed
out that the decision is at direct
variance with that of Judge Roy At
we'll in the Dallas News case, which
would relieve the newspaper of the
necessity of computing overtime on
the basis of its employees regular
rate Of pay The division has filed
an appeal from this decision before
the United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit at New Orleans.
Commenting on the decision of
Judge Joyce, Administrator Fleming
said, IF employers are permitted to
resort to such methods to escape the
payment of overtime compensation,
the great benefits intended by Con-
gress when the Fair Labor Stand
ards Act was passed. would be de-
MED to the workers of the Nation"
Evening star., 1941-03-25
Prisoner Tries to Leap
From Police Auto

Prince Georges County MD
police reported Yesterday a hand
cuffed prisoner they were taking to
Jail caused the driver to run the
police car off the road and then at
tempted to snatch his gun.
The prisoner was Norman Sylves-
ter Brown. %. colored. of Glen Arden
Md. who was charged with the
murder of Mary Queen, 10, colored.
The woman was found shot to
death yesterday near her home
north of Marlboro.
Pvt. John Siddall reported that
Brown first attempted to leap from
the moving vehicle and later, when
two other cars approached, the
prisoner lunged at him.
The policeman said he swerved
In time to miss the oncoming cars
and ran through a ditch. In the
tussle, before Brown was finally sub
dued, Pvt. Siddall said the prisoner
tried to grab his service revolver.
Evening star., 1941-03-25

"a complete revolution in our play
ground system and take it from the
control of the Board of Education. "
Mr.. Eaves further stated that the
proposed commission would be polit-
ical in character. He introduced a
motion opposing the plan.
Oppose Public Defender.
Acting on the recommendation of
the Executive Committee, the body
opposed suggestions for public
defender for District courts.
The association reafhrmed its
approval of the Capper-Sumners
resolution calling for a constitutional
amendment empowering Congress to
give the District suffrage in national
elections.
The group opposed any increase in
parking meters in the city, but urged
some provision for additional off
street parking.
A bill permitting persons of Ia
years old to act on the stage in the
District was approved in principle
with certain reservations proposed
by the Board of Education.
Removal of the busses which park
on Indiana avenue between Sixth
and Seventh streets NV. in the
afternoons was asked by the asSo-
citation.
Pvts. C. G. Edwards and Charles
Evening star., 1941-03-25
Citizen Traffic Report
Plan Opposed by
Board Of Trade Unit
Committee Reverses
Itself After Charges
Of Spy System

Although previously indorsing IN
principle the establishment in the
District of citizens education
committee to aid police in report
ing moving traffic violations, the
Board of Trade Traffic Committee
today was on record as opposing the
plan. 1t reversed its stand at
meeting yesterday at ODonnell's
Restaurant.
Charges by opponents of the pro-
posal that it would set up a spy sys-
tenn and would create a howl of
protest" from the general public
marked the discussion of the
measure.
AS outlined by Col. L. C. Craw-
ford, its principal sponsor the
traffic education group would con-
sist of not more than 500 citizens to
be appointed by the Commissioners
on recommendation of the Traffic
Advisory Council. Their duties
would consist of reporting to the
council any of II moving traffic
offenses as printed on the cards
IurnlSneQ Jnem.
Provided No Punishment.
Col. Crawford emphasized that
the reports could not be used by the
Traffic Department or the Police
Department to initiate punitive &C
ton against the one reported.
Pointing out that such an organi-
zation has been consistently opposed
by the American Automobile ASSo-
citation. the international ASSoci-
alton of Chiefs of Police and by
traffic safety experts throughout the
country, Washington I. Cleveland
manager of the local auto club,
termed the committee nothing but
vigilante program"
Others who opposed creation of
such a group were Jerome Fanclulh,
chairman of the Law and Legisla-
tion Subcommittee of the Traffic
Committee. and Claude A. Cook.
Trial Period Advocated.
Approval of the plan, however,
was voiced by Edward Pardoe, a
member of the old Committee of
100. which functioned in a similar
way about five years ago and by
Charles H. Ruth, superintendent of
The Star.
Both Mr. Pardoe and Mr.. Ruth
said the proposal had considerable
merit and was we'll worth trying"
Due to the length Of time taken
by debate over the plan, the group
postponed further business until
special meeting April 7.
Among those present at yester-
days gathering were Commissioner
John Russell Young and Repre-
sentative Maciora, Democrat, of
Connecticut. P. Y. x. HoWat, chair
man of the committee, presided.
Evening star., 1941-03-25
Inspection at Clinic
Where 20 Were Hurt
Scheduled for Today
Rutland Hopes Plaster
FolI Will Aid Fight for
Health Center Funds

The District building inspector
planned to send an investigator to-
day to the Health Departments
social disease clinic at 5l2 I street
NV. where 20 persons were injured
yesterday when a section of plas-
tering fell in a waiting room occu-
pied by about IS persons
Health Officer George c. Rutland
said the building inspectors Office
had no one available yesterday to
inspect the structure after the acci-
dent was reported Dr. Rutland
said he would await full report on
the condition of the structure.
Building Closed.
The building will be closed until
the investigation is completed. with
most of the work being transferred
to the Southwest Health Center,
near Delaware avenue and I street
S.W., DR.. Rutland said.
The health officer described the
I street structure as old and dilapi-
dated and declared he has repeat
edly asked for more adequate hous-
ing facilities for Health Depart
ment activities in the Northwest
central area.
He expressed hope that Congress
would restore funds in the 1912 Dis
trict appropriation bill for the pro-
posed Northwest Health Center,
which would house the social dis
ease clinic and other clinics. An
estimate for this project was sub
mitted by Dr.. Rutland, but the
Commissioners struck out the item
before sending the bill to Congress.
Four Taken to Hospital.
Three women and man, all COL
ored. were taken to Galllnger Hos
pital after being struck by the fall
ing plaster. The man had skull
injury and was held for observation.
The other three were released after
treatment.
Some of the patients were hurt as
the men and women in the waiting
room rushed for the exits. Some
were cut and bruised by pieces of
plaster or thrown against the walls
or doors during the brief stampede.
First aid was administered by physi-
clans and nurses at the clinic.
Evening star., 1941-03-25
Man Given 720 Days
In False Pretenses Case

Thomas Wenner, 81, of the 400
block of Eleventh street NV. was
sentenced to 100 days in Jail yester-
day in Police Court on false pre-
lenses charges in connection with
obtaining small sums of money
while falsely representing himself
as representative of the Volunteers
of America.
Judge George D. Nelson sentenced
Wenner to 80 days on each of eight
charges. The sums ranged from 10
cents to 81. Maj. w. o. Ulrey, CO.
lumbia divisional commander of the
Volunteers of America. appeared as
a witness against Wenner.
Evening star., 1941-03-25

San Diego, also was selected to be-
come captain, as was Comdr Raz-
zie w. Truitt, West Point, Va
1t Edward B. Harp, jr., Hagers-
town, Md, was designated for lieu
tenant commandership. His present
duty is at the Norfolk Naval Hos
pital. 1t. d. g. John F. Robinson
Quantico Marine Barracks, and 1t.
q. g. Paul w. j. Dickman, on duty
at the Naval Academy, were desig-
mated for promotion to full lieu
tenants.
The board transmitted its recon-
mendations to the President. who,
last Saturday, gave approval to the
report
Evening star., 1941-03-25
TRAVEL.

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Of Yellowstone.
En- route you can stop off for 2-day all.
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Any rail or travel agent can tell you about
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mail coupon today. Whether you travel indie.
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Tour, you'll get more for yourvacationd dollar.
Ask, too, about the new TRAVEL CREDIT
PLAN which makes it easy to enjoy glori-
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monthly payments
Evening star., 1941-03-25
Seven Officers Of Navy
DESIGNATED for Promotion

1t. Comdr. William H. Rafferty,. U.
S. NJ, Chaplain Corps, assigned to
the Navy Yard here, has been rec
commended by selection board for
promotion to the rank of COM
mander, the Navy Department has
announced.
Comdr William N. Thomas, on
duty at the Naval Academy. was Sc
lected for promotion to the rank
of captain. Comdr. Harrill S. Dyer
of Abingdon, Va, now on duty at
Evening star., 1941-03-25
Central Recreation
Unit Opposed by
Mid-City Citizens
Association Reoffirms
Support for Resolution
Of Copper and Summers

Opposition to the plan proposing
a central recreation commission to
supervise all District recreational
facilities was voted last night by the
Mid-City Citizens Association.
The plan, which was drawn up by
Thomas Settle, secretary of the Ma
tional Capital Parks and Planning
Commission and former Co-ordlnator
of Recreation Lewis R. Barrett,
would set up nine-member COM
mission independent of the Board
of Education. Robert w. Eaves,
principal of the Thomson School and
a member of the group. declared
that such plan would bring about
Evening star., 1941-03-25

Burns of No. 2 police precinct were
commended for bravery in the line
of duty, for which they were recently
decorated by the Board of Trade. On
the motion of John l.. C. Sullivan,
the group voted to present each of
the men with box of candy.
Capt. Jere Sullivan of the Police
Department played records which
he made at the dedication Febru-
ary II of No. 2 precinct.
Evening star., 1941-03-25
Photographers
Must Pick Up
| Discarded Cards

Sidewalk photographers will have
to pick up after themselves, under
new regulations adopted to govern
the practice of this trade.
The District Commissioners, not
Ing that the business of swapping
pictures of passersby had reached
such proportions that regulation
was necessary, decreed that the
cameramen would have to pick up
all the Identification cards which
were discarded by their picture sub
jects.
Photographers are required to
take out licenses, which will show
that they are of good moral char
acter." Other regulations prohibit
them from staying in one place more
than five minutes and require that
they use film at least double the
de Of q 2s-millimeter negative.
Evening star., 1941-03-25
Miami u. Alumni
Plan Reunion Dinner

Washington alumni Of Miami Uni
versity, oxford, Ohio, will hold a
dinner reunion next Monday at the
Parrot Tea Room, 1701 Twentieth
street NV, to celebrate the 1920
anniversary of the founding of their
alma mater.
Guests will include Senator Bur-
ton and Representatives Holbrook
and Davis, all of Ohio. Dean Ray
Clos of the Miami University School
Of Business Administration will
speak.
Evening star., 1941-03-25
SuIfoniIumides Is Topic

DR.. Riley F. Thomas of the De-
partment of Medicine of Howard
University will speak on The Sulfa-
nilamides With Special References
to Pneumonia" at meeting Thurs
dav of the Medico-Chirurgical So
rietv at the Mu-S -So-Lit Club, 1927 R
street NV. at pm.
Evening star., 1941-03-25

1t costs workers nothing to reg
lister for jobs at the local Office of
the United States Employment
Service, the District of Columbia
Employment Center.