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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01
Service Committee
To Meet Friday

The Soldiers Home Service
Committee of the 18th Infantry
of Kensington, will meet Friday
afternoon, May 2 at the home Of
DR.. Chapman.
These service committees are
established by Headquarters at
Fort George G. Meade, Mary
land, and it is their function to
promote good will and UNDER
standing between the Service and
the people at home. A weekly
bulletin is issued to the committee
for it's information.
The members Of the Kensing-
ton group are: DR.. Katherine
Chapman, Mrs. James Lamb, Mrs.
Lewis Merriam, Mrs. Henry M.
Milburn (chairman). Mrs. Alfred
Moves and Mrs. Edwin Ross.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01
w. Jerome Offutt
Honored By Bar Assn.

The appointment of w. Jerome
Offutt, Frederick attorney, to the
State membership committee of the
Junior Bar Conference of the
American Bar Association has re-
Gently been announced by C. Keat-
ing Bowie, Jr., chairman of the
State Membership Committee.
Mr.. Offutt is a resident of Fred
erick, is "a years old and was ad-
mitted to the bar in 1889 after re-
ceiving his legal education at Co
lumbus University, Washington,
He is native of Poolesville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01
Famed Cellist Here

Roland Cresswell, cellist with
the National Symphony Orchestra,
accompanied by Miss Marian Ber-
man, Of Washington College Of
Music, entertained the guests Of
Mrs. John Thompson when she
held a tea at the Community
House in Sandy Spring, in honor
of her house guests, Mrs. C. Grant
Clener and the Misses Charlotte
and Priscilla Clever from Rich
monl Hill, Long Island.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01
Young Democrats
At Rockville
Back Mrs. Byron
Senator Peter And Stephen
c. Cromwell Talk To Young
Political Group; Urge Sign
ing OF Boiler Bill

Endorsement of Mrs. Katherine
Byron for Congress climaxed the
regular monthly meeting of the
United Young Mems Democratic
Club at Rockville this week as Al
fred d. Moves, former president Of
the club, offered a resolution in
support of the Democratic nomi-
nee.
Club members heard State Sena-
tor Robert Peter explain how legis-
lation is prepared and presented,
and his analysis of the various
bills passed by the 1941 Maryland
Assembly. Stephen G. Cromwell,
chairman of draft board No. 1, Of
Rockville, explained the manner of
operating the selective service.
In letter to Governor O'Conor.
the club urged immediate signing
of the Boiler Bill" House Bill 366,
which will exempt Montgomery
dairymen from a State boiler in
spection fee.
The resolution endorsing Mrs.
Byron follows:
WHEREAS, the death of our
friend and Representative in the
Congress of the United States, the
Honorable William D. Byron, has
made it necessary for the people to
elect a Representative from the
Sixth Congressional District of
Maryland;
AND WHEREAS, it is the firm.
opinion and conviction Of the me
bers Of this organization that M
Katherine E. Byron, widow of TIA
late William d. Byron, possesses,
the qualifications and ability to
meet the requirements of this high
position, during this era so critical
for this Country and for the
World; i.
"AND WHEREAS, it is also the
feeling of this organization that
Mrs. Byron will, in every way,
fully represent the people Of the
Sixth Congressional District of
Maryland; 49,
"NoW THEREFORE, BE IT RE-
SOLVED: That the United Young
Mems Democratic Clubs Of Mont
gomery County go on record as
endorsing the candidacy of Mrs.
Katherine E. Byron for the posi-
ton of Congresswoman from the
Sixth Congressional Districts Of
Maryland;
"ANDs FURTHER, that the or
ganization exert every effort and
lend every assistance to assure
Mrs. Byron's election" ~
Arthur e. Elgin presided. 80 s
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01
Republicans To
Meet In Rockville

The Montgomery State Central
Republican Committee will be host
TO A. Charles Stewart, Republican
Congressional candidate at q meet
ing Of precinct chairmen and cleo
tion officials at the COMMISSIONER
hearing room, Rockville Court
House, Tuesday, May 8, Mrs. Es-
Their Fleishell, executive assistant
secretary announced today. Walter
w. Dawson win be in charge.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01
Quarterly Meeting At
Free Methodist Church

The last quarterly meeting for
the conference year of the Free
Methodist Church, Rockville, will
be held May , A. There will be
preaching Friday, Saturday and
Sunday evening at 7:45 with Sum-
day morning services as follows
Sunday school, 1000 A. NJ, and
preaching at II A. M. followed
by Sacrament of the Lords Sup
per. The evening service will be
preceded by an old fashioned
Love Feast at z o'clock. The
Rev. P. S. Wheelock, Laurel, Dis
trict Elder, will be in charge.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01
Dog Taxes Over Due

1t is announced that instructions
are being prepared for the Mont
gomery County Police to make con-
centrated efforts for the payment
of 1941 dog taxes by all dog own
ers.
The Montgomery County Dog
Taxes are due as of January 1, and
become delinquent after April 1, of
each year. Persons not paying
their dog taxes are liable to fine
plus the cost of each tax.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01
Democrats Meet

Campaign plans for the election
Of Mrs. Katherine e. Byron will be
made Friday, May 2, by the Rock
vile district Democrats, announced
Roger Shaw, 4th, district chairman
today. The meeting will be held in
the COMMISSIONER hearing room
and win be followed by a meeting
Of Women's Democratic Club.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01

Russia to lift q hand when
Czecho Slovakia and Poland
were smashed by the Nazi fist.
We felt that Stain and Hitler
stood revealed to the world for
what they really were, pair of
international bandits whose
hatred Of the democratic way Of
life would bring them into part
nership whenever it served them
best when the Polish "deal' was
contaminated. -
On the other hand, what is the
old saying about a failing out
amongst thieves 2"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01

Miss Betty Femtom de Lash
matt, daughter of Judge and Mrs.
d. A. de L0shmutt of Rockville,
s0iu represent st. Mary's Female
Seminary of st. MG7y's City, Nd,
at the annual apple blossom fes-
tiVal to be held Thursday and
F'riday of this week at Winches-
ter, Va.
OF all the schools (Which n, past
gears haze sent Processes to the
blossom celebration, st. Mar'y's
Seminary alone can boast of a
former representative 4aoaO ON her
aoag to novie stardom. This dis
tiaactiom de1tves from the rise to
movie fame of st. MGry's most
famous apple blossom princess,
Miss Katharine AJdridge, shop01a
above, right, aoith Miss de Lash
mutt.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-05-01

SENATOR ROBERT PETER
State Senator Robert Peter this
morning purchased the first $500
National Defense Bond issued at
Rockville by Postmaster George L.
Edmonds. Senator Peter, the
father of two sons and a World
War veteran told Postmaster Ed
monds that he felt America is vir-
tually at war and it is the duty of
everyone to do all that he or she
can to assist the men in our Army
and Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-30
DEMOCRATS FILL VACANCIES
Town Committee Takes Action; Plans Checkup on
 Local Men in Service

Three vacancies on the Democrat ic town committee were filled at 8 meeting last night at party head quarters, 79 North Main street Plans for this falls election were discussed.
 The new committee members are:
 District 3-6-John Fitzgerald, suc- ceeding Michael Ryle who was obliged to resign because of the Hatch act, having entered the em- ploy of the U. s. government.
 District 3-7 - Attorney Clarence Balanda, succeeding Attorney Jo- seph Alishausky, who is now in the U. s. army.
 District 3-e-Miss Margaret Me- Donald, succeeding her sister, Miss Rose Mcdonald, who died recently, Tangney directed committee mem berS to secure names and address ses of all Waterburians now in the military service, so that absentee ballots can be sent to them. A change in the state law this year allows for the first time the use of absentee ballots in municipal election. In the past they could be used only for national and state elections.
 The meeting was the first pre- election Democratic gathering. An other session will be called by Chairman Tangney within the next few weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-30
Americans, Japanese
 Anxious To Confer
Continued from Page D

probably premature. l" This seemed to indicate more than ever that the Japanese were seeking an agreement but were still uncertain whether they could get together with Wash ington and London without surrend- ing the program for greater sphere In East Asia.
 The desire of the Japanese to arrange a settlement or at least 8 breathing space if possible was indi- cated, howecer, by the Toyko re- ports and by a Toyko radio broad cast, heard by CBS, saying that the American oil shipments to Vladivostok were not important af- ter all. Previously, the Japanese had strongly protested the shipments of war supplies to Russia and threat ened to halt them.
 British Not Sure
 On the other side of the picture, the British embassy in Tokyo seemed to be taking less optimistic view, possibly in order to keep up the British American pressure on the war of nerves with Japan. The embassy said arrangements were being made for 8 ship to evacuate some 1900 nationals from the Jap- anese empire and 1t was hinted that some Americans might also go on the British vessel.
 President Roosevelt, in his Labor Day radio speech, is generally ex- pected to indicate the present state of the Pacific crisis.
 The Mussolini Hitler meeting and tour of the eastern front was de- scribed by Fascist sources as map ping of plans for offsetting any American-Britisal deal with the Japanese, on whom the Axis had been counting to keep the United States busy in the Far East and thus reduce American aid to Brit ain.
 A winter war in Russia and prob- ably 8 new Axis drive against the Allies front in North Africa and the Near East were topics believed to have been discussed by the two dictators, who declared in an ofi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-30

Continued from Page D request of the local America First Committee which said it feared an embarrassing incident" Five or ganizatiaons, including. two Amer ican Legion Posts, had petitioned the city council not to let Lindbergh speak within the city limits. The baseball park is just outside the city.
 There was only one incident. Ev- erett .Gwin, 32, who said he was re- gently and honorably discharged from the National Guard, heckled Herbert K. Hyde, Oklahoma chair man of the America First Commit tee. Hyde invited Gwin to "come to the platform and say what you have to say" Gwin accepted and started, I'm ready to go back any time" but booS drowned him.
 Lindbergh was applauded when he said:
 "It seems clear to me that the quickest way for Germany to lose the war would be to attack America, and that the quickest way for Amer ica to lose 8 war would be to attack Germany"
 Read History
 Lindbergh invited those who question my words" to read the history of United States British re- lations for the last 150 years, and reread "the pledges of everlasting loyalty that took place between England and France less than two years ago.
 ''If you will do this, I believe you will agree with me that we must depend upon ourselves and our- selves only for security in the fu- ture,' The said.
 He said he had been convinced that Britain and France could not defeat Germany and "the domi- nant position in Europe has shift ed from England as a sea power to Germany as 8 land and air force. "
 Germany in Europe and the United States in the western hem- sphere are the two great natural air powers in the world, he said.
 T have maintained that if we attend properly to our own defense, no European or Asiatic power will dare to attack us and that if we att tend properly to our own affairs, no one will desire to-" he said.
 Sen. Burton K. Wheeler, D., Mont, spoke after Lindbergh.
 If our interventionist want to free a country from the domina- ton of another country, we ought to declare war on Great Britain to free India," Wheeler said. T have never seen such slavery as I saw in India a few years ago."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-30

cial statement that the Axis post war plans called for all possible measures to maintain peace, re- move the causes of war and strengthen the economic structure of Europe.
 Purpose of Conferences
 The chief purpose of the five-day conferences, however, was to offset the propaganda value of the recent meeting at sea of President Roose- yelt and Prime Minister Churchill and, with that in mind, the Axis press displayed reports of the East- ern front sessions in preference to war developments.
 In France, the German military authorities suddenly stepped in to bolster the drive of Vichy terrorist courts against Communists, sab- oteurs and terrorits. The execution of IS persons convicted in German courts martial as distinguished from the French terrorist courts was ordered by German army ofi1~ cialS in Paris and Belgium.
 Seven Frenchmen and a Dutch subject were put to death by a 1ir- ing squad in Paris on charges of aiding the enemy and of participet- ing in Communist demonstrations against the German army. At Liege,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-30
Biggest Tax Bill In
 All History To Pass
Continued from Page D

Cigarettes are taxed $3.25 per thousand instead of the prevailing $3. Playing cards will carry 13 cents tax; safety deposit boxes 20 per cent; distilled spirits, includ- ing brandy, $4 per gallon; still wines, 10, 35 and 65 per cent, ac- cording to alcoholic content; spark ling wines, seven cents per hali pint; artif1cialIy carbonated wines cordials and liquors, 3 1-2 cents per half pint.
 The admissions tax, at 8 rate ot 15 per cent, will begin at one cent on 8 10-cent ticket and run up tc eight cents on 8 ticket costing 4s to 50 cents, and a straight IS per cent on tickets costing more than that.
 Telephone pay station calls above 25 cents will be taxed at five cents for each 50-cent call; monthly tele- phone rental will be taxed 10 per cent. Leased telephone and tele- type circuits will pay 10 per cent with news tickers exempt.
 There will be a five per cent tax on cabaret checks, and the 10 per cent tax on club dues affects all dues over $10 year. Matches will cary two cents tax per thousand
 Non-gambling coin machines are taxed at $1O year; gaming ma chimes, $20O; bowling alleys and bil- Hard tables, $10 each per year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-30
UNITED STATES.
 JAPAN CONFER
tContinued rom Page D

Continued from Page D
 Not only is such an attitude inconsistent with the facts as we know them, but it is incompatible with Japan's avowed claims of rec ognizing the legitimate rights of all nations in the area embraced by her proposed co-prosperity sphere,' ? it said.
 Jap Govt. May Fall
 Diplomatic quarters believed that unless some agreement was reached with the United States, Premier Flu. mimaro Konoye's government would fall, bringing Far Eastern affairs to a climax by the end of Septem- Der, due to the Japanese internal struggle over foreign policy.
 The only alternative to Anglo American rapprochment, diplomats believed, was for Japan to launch a far-fiung bilitary campaign prob ably involving the Russian port of Vladivostok, Thailand, and possibly Singapore and the Netherlands East Inudies. Thus Japan would seek to break the economic blockade now confronting her.
 The present cabinet, desi9nated as conservative, or ''big business, g was designed to please Britain and the United States and is believed to be the only one which could me- gotiate an understanding with those If 1t fails to reach an agree ment for relaxing the economic pressure on Japan without sacri- 1icing Japan's fundamental Objec- tive of beign the dominant East Asian power with special economic rights in it's ''co-p prosperity sphere" 1t will be replaced by . strong mil itary regime favoging the Axis pow- CTS, diplomats said.
 The present Konoye cabinet is re- garded as enough in the middle of the road to retain the army's sup port, although 1t would not be one to lead the country into war against the United States or Britain, 1t was said. On the other hand, if the pol- tticians openly friendly with Amer ica or Britain were put in the sab- met, the army probably would withdraw its support.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-30
Purse Given Priest
 At Watertowrl Party
St. Johns ParishOners Honor Rev. William B. Disco,
 Recently Assigned to South NOrwaIk

Watertown, Aug 30 -- Pafishion- CTS of St. Johns parish gave 6 re- ceptiOn in st. Johns school hall last evening in honor of Rev. William B. Disco. until recently assistant pas- tor of St. Johns and now appoint- ed to St. Joseph's parish in South Norwaik.
 Rev. Myles P. Calvin pastor of St. Johns gave the introductory speech following which 8 purse, made up of contributions from the parishioners was presented to Father Disco by Joseph Barry, president of the Holy Name Society, acting as representa- tive of the parish. MT. Barry spoke on the accomplishments of Father Disco during his years in St, Johns parish and an acceptance speech was made by Father Disco.
 An informal reception followed the speeches and many friends were present to greet Father Disco. There was music during the recep- tion and refreshments were served by the Catholic Council A huge decorated cake was presented to Rev. William Disco as a gift from MT. and Mrs. Robert O'Donnell.
 Among those present at the recep- ton were Rev. Myles P. Calvin, pas tor, Rev. William B. Disco, Rev. Jo- seph Matutis, Joseph Shields and Henry O'Neil, trustees, Mrs. Cath erine Burns, Mrs. Mary Miller, Mrs. John Miller, Mrs. James Gallagher, Mrs. Margaret Barry, Miss B. Agnes Planning, Miss Helen Tanning, Mrs. Mary Flynn, Miss Lucienne Gignac. Miss Irene Lemay, Miss Helen Bar ry, Miss Annette Lemay, Paul Le- may, MT. and Mrs. Henry Lemay, James Gallagher, Anatole Collins, MT. and Mrs. George Grenier, Mir. and Mrs, Joseph Tedane, Miss Rose
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-30

The statement says that everyone of us has part to play = in the armed services, in defense produc- tion, in preparation for civilian de fense, in maintenance of the home. There is 8 job for every man and womanl Do not be indifferent! If you are not engaged in any defense activity and can help, offer your services to your local defense coun- cil. Your efforts can help preserve national security and make possible the survival of free government against any threat or menace.
 The display also calls attention to various industrial training courses, Air Raid Warden Schools, and Red Cross training in First Aid, Canteen Service, Home Nursing, Motor Corps and Nurses Aide.
 Citizens who have spare time and can do so are also requested to pro- mote community health and welfare by providing rooms for defense workers; assisting at child day care centers; helping with continuity recreation; working on farms in the harvest season; canning fruits and vegetables for home use; using mineral and vitamin rich protective foods; and serving adequate and nutritious school lunches.
 Display boards will be provided by the Highway Safety Commission which is also providing attendants at the booth where special safety displays are also to be on exhibit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-30

N~~ASS1SASSShA
 had been taken.
 The Black Sea coast city of Odes- sa was reported holding out firmly against the German attack, which is now spread in horseshoe fash- ion around the approaches to tfte port.
 Odessa, is ''living a stern life" and is bristling with bayonets, dispatches said. Detachments of armed men march through its streets every hour and men of all ages and professions have joined in the "extermination battalions" of the peoples guard.
 "The citizens of Odessa are one with the troops in fighting the enemy on teh approaches to the city," 1t was asserted.
 The defense of Leningrad con- toinues to turn. back the Germans, according to Russian war reports, which also reported three import ant successes against six German divisions numbering about 0O,000 men.
 BY JOSEPH w. GREGG, yR. United Press Stan COrrespOndent)
 Berlin, Aug. 30 - (UP) - The high command, fighting for domin- ation of the Gulf of Finland, re- ported today that at least 4S Soviet merchantmen. mainly transports, to- taling 122.000 tons and IT warships were sunk by German planes and mines during Russian attempts to evacuate Tallinn.
 With Germany claiming capture of Tallinn and Finland reporting the fall of Viipuri, Axis forces ap- peared to have bottled up the Rus- sians in the narrow neck of the Gulf around Leningrad and the big Kronstadt naval base nearby.
 (The Russians. however, still were holding out ct Hango. on Finnish soil, at the mouth of the Gulf.)
 Elaborating on a special coEn- muniQue, issued last night, In which the capture of Tallinn was claimed, the high command reported that in addition to the merchantmen and warships sunk z7 merchantmen were damaged heavily and & ''large num- Der" could be considered lest.
 One cruiser. four destroyers, nine minesweepers and three patrol boats were reported sunk by German planes and mines and a cruiser, i've deskrOyers and a nainesweeper were eald to have been damaged.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-30
CLAIRE GARNER
 WEDS SEPT.6
OakviIIe Resident to Be. come Bride of Albert
 Clark
WATER Correspondent Mrs. R. ". Hemion, Telephone 3-BA62

Waterville, Aug. SO.-Ariss Claire Garner of Oakvilie was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening given by Mrs. James Clark at her home on Welch street. The wedding of Miss Gar ner and George Albert Clark, son of MT. and Mrs. Clark, will take place September 6.
 A luncheon was served, during the evening, the table decorations being in pink and white. with 8 large wedding cake as the center piece.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Frank Simpson, Mrs. Patrick Lonergan, Mrs. Wallace Clark, Mrs. Walter Clark, Mrs. Ackland Wright, Mrs. Nellie Franks, Mrs. Clifford North rop, Mrs. Arthur Batten, ST., Mrs. Arthur Batten, Jr., Mrs. Nicolas Habelka, Mrs. Christine Powell, Mrs. John Kersky, Mrs. Ernest Garner, Mrs. Charles Stevens, Mrs. Edna Steele, Mrs. Minnie Alher, Miss Anna LOnergan, Miss Jane Simpson, Miss Ruth Cummings, Miss Shirley Steele, Miss Gloria Clark, Mrs. James Clark and Miss Claire Garner.
 MT. and Mrs. David McQueen of Thomaston avenue will leave to- morrow. for 8 weeks vcatation in Baltimore, Maryland.
 -
 Church services tomorrow will be as follows:
 st. NEichaeI's Masses will be held at 8 g. rn.; 9:15 and II o'clock, with Rev. Fran- c..s c. Higgins, the pastor, and Rev. James J. O'Brien, assistant.
 WatervilIe Union
 The speaker at the hour of wor- ship, 10 a. In., will be Rev. Joseph Johnson, of the Advent Christian church, Waterbury, with Sunday school to follow at II o'clock.
 Grace Methodist
 Rev. Ernest F. Weise, pastor.
 Morning service will be held at 10 a. m. with MT. Weise preach ing.
 St. Psuls Episcopal
 Rev. Charles Goodwin, vicar. Rev. Gibson Winter, of St. Johns Epis- Copal church, will be In charge of tl-e morning hour of prayer, g g.. n1., with Rev. MT. Goodwin occupy- ing the pulpit at St. Johns.