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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-09-24
Independents Go Into
HuddIe To Set Platform

Candidates of Montgomery
County's new Independent Party
met for "huddle" on policy for
the campaign on Tuesday night of
this week in the law offices of
former Judge Thomas C. Kelley in
Rockville. According to spokesman
for the group, the mapping of a
party program, to be announced in
the near future, was the principal
business of the session.
After the meeting, Clarence H.
Small, Independent candidate for
State Senator, Embossed blast at
the nominations of the Board of
County Commissioners for the
charter board. Expressing SYM
pathy with the refusal of Allen H.
Gardner to become one of the
Boards candidates, Mr.. Small de-
plored the selection of the Com
missioners' other four nominees as
a Stupid action" brought about by
"boss-rule' of the county admin
istration.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-09-24
Mrs. Chinn Speaks For
Gaithersburg Clubwomen

Mrs. Raleigh S. Chinn of Rock
vile was the guest speaker at a
meeting of the Neighborhood Gar
Dep Club of Gaithersourg last
Wednesday,. The meeting was held
at the home Of Mrs. Henry Ster-
ricldL and Mrs. Lawson King and
MrsA William McBain were CO.
hostasses.
By unanimous vote, members of
the club pledged themselves to
rendeA all possible assistance TO
athe coAnmunity playground project,
and pl2sns were made for the i'm
Y provement Of entrances to the town
by plankings and other beautifica-
Aion Efforts. The civic committee
was directed to direct this work.
Mrs. Clyde Thomas, president Of
the club, presided at the business
session.
Mrs. Ch7nn discussed the use of
herbs in cooking, urging the cul-
tivation of herbs to replace spices
now disappearing from the groc-
! ers' shelves. Mrs. William Wiley
7 Mrs. Clyde Thomas and Mrs. C. E
! Crawford scored the highest num-
ler of points for their exhibits
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-09-24
Robt. H. Hunter Named
Delegate Candidate
In Place Of Peele

Robert H. Hunter Of Green
Acres was named last week by the
Democratic State Central Commit
tee for Montgomery County as
Democratic candidate for the
House Of Delegates in place of
Stanley c. Peelle, Jr., Of Chevy
Chase. Mr.. Hunters candidacy
was certified to the Board of Elec-
ton Supervisors last Friday by
Lacy Shaw and Mrs. Edith P. ALI
mutt, chairman and secretary of
the State Central Committee.
Mr.. Peelle recently withdrew his
candidacy due to what he termed
"the increased demands of my law
practice resulting from the entry
of my partner into the military
service" In his announcement he
declared that he would continue
to support Colonel Lee for Con-
gress and all Democratic State
and county candidates, whom / ex-
pect to be eletced by the highest
majorities ever received in this
Congressional District and in
Montgomery County"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-09-24

to become impatient. And there
is evidence of impotence in any
group of citizens who discuss the
present phases of our national
war effort and economy. That
impatience results from anxiety
which is brought about by a
lessening Of confidence in the
many overlapping positions of
authority.
A sad chapter will be written
in American history if the fu-
ture holds that procrastination,
jealousy, indecision and even in
efficiency on the part of the
leadership of 1912 were direct
ly responsible for the prolonga-
ton, or possibly even the loss,
of this war.
It is not for US to question the
effort to reach long range decis-
ions. Nor do we question. All
we do is hope. We are told that
America is ahead of schedule on
many of our production fronts.
We are also told that we are be-
hind schedule on other, and
vital, fronts. We are told that
many war plants are forced to
shut down for days due to lack
of materials and we are aware
that, even with thousands of
soldiers on the fighting fronts,
men in production ranks go on
strike for some inexcusable
reason.
President Roosevelt has prov
en- himself a mas
Roosevelt ter of psychology.
Master Of He has shown the
Psychology American people
that he can trans
late their desires into action. He
gave US the phrase "action and
action now" He gave us action
back in 1888 and by re-creating
confidence in the hearts of citi-
zens started the country on the
upswing. We ask him now for
action on every front which is
needed to hold the public's con-
fidence, hope and patience.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-09-24
Senator Peter Heads
County Bar Association

State Senator Robert Peter was
elected president of the Montgom-
cry County Bar Association at the
annual meeting of the group last
Friday in Rockville. He succeeds
F. Barnard Welsh.
Other officers elected at the ses-
sion included County Commissioner
John E. Oxley, vice president;
Donald Bowie, Jr., secretary;
Ralph G. Shure, treasurer, and Mr..
Welsh, James H. Pugh and j.
Douglas, members of the executive
committee, on which the president
and secretary also serve.
Senator Peter recently was elect
ed a vice president Of the State
Bar Association for the second
time.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-09-24
Gardner's Stand
On Charter Board
Hit By Democrats
WhitefOrd And Hamilton
Score Leader Of Move For
Refusing Nomination

Allen H. Gardner, chairman of
the county charter committee, was
roundly scored this week for his
refusal to accept the nomination by
the county commissioner to the
charter board. The attack on Mr..
Gardeners position on the nomi-
nation was led by Roger ]. White
ford, who accepted his nomination
by the commissioners, and S. M
Hamilton, secretary of the United
Democratic Organization and Dem
ocratic chairman for the second
Rockville precinct.
Mr.. Whiteford said, in part:
II notice too that Mr.. Allen H.
Gardner, president of the Mont
gomery County charter committee
also designated by you on this
board, not only refuses TO accept
the appointment but objects to my
appointment on the ground that ]
am opposed to the charter move
ment and because, foresooth, at
some time in the past have re-
ceived compensation from the
County for legal services that ]
have performed. He indicates that
the acceptance of the nomination
in view of these facts would be
demonstrated insincerity. Mr.
Gardner then refuses the nomina-
tion apparently on the ground that
he is pro-charter. To follow his
reasoning to its logical conclusion
no voter in Montgomery County
could be selected to serve if we are
to exclude both those who are il
favor of the charter movement ant
those who are opposed to it. 1t il
my view that the best result car
always be obtained in any contro
versial matter by the appropriate
adjustment Of divergent views o
honest and capable men. In thi
manner was produced the creates
charter ever given to democracy
] Continued on Page 81
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-09-24
|Brault Is Named
To Charter Board
By Commissioners
County Defense Director
Replaces Gardner After
Latter's Refusal To Run
As Boards Candidate

Albert E. Brault, magistrate at
the Bethesda police court and di-
rector of the County Council of
Civilian Defense, was nominated
Tuesday by the Board of County
Commissioners to replace Allen H.
Gardner as one of the commission
ers five candidates for members of
the county charter board.
Mr.. Gardner, chairman of the
charter committee, who was nomi-
mated by the commissioners last
week togethere with County Agent
o. w. Anderson, Joseph Al. Can
trel, Roger ]. Whiteford and j.
Bond Smith, refused 10 serve.
The resolution nominating Judge
Brault, which was proposed by
Commissioner R. w. Farmer, de-
scribed the Bethesda attorney as
"a man who is an able practitioner
Of the law before the bar of the
District of Columbia and Of Mary
land, who is amply familiar with
the laws, government and the con-
duct and operation of Montgom-
cry County" Judge Brault is a
member Of the faculty of the new
law school of Southeastern Uni
versity, president Of the Leland
Bradley Citizens Association, a
delegate to the County Civic Fed
Grafton and a member Of Rock
Greek Council KNIGHTS of Column
Fbus. yr9 800 -
The commissioners authorized
the purchase of $1,317.35 worth of
Office and laboratory equipment for
the County Health Department.
James F. Edwin Of Silver Spring
was appointed clerk at the county
commissioners Office in Silver
Spring, replacing Joseph D. Busch
er, who resigned last week to enter
the Army Air Force. William
Hobbs Of Silver Spring was named
desk clerk at the Takoma Park
police station, succeeding Philip
Buscher, who resigned to accept
position with the War Department.
The following special policemen
were re-appointed: David Bissett,
Robert Kuster, Daniel C. Barnes,
Earl Chesley, Stanley Harding,
Carl Hulebaus, Edwin Moore,
George w. Price, Jr., George A.
Hood, Harry Turner and William
r. DeVries. Joe Frank Allnutt
and Frank Wightman were reap
pointed school guards.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-09-24
Herbert Daley Elected
By Sandy Spring Fire Dept.

The annual meeting of the Sandy
Spring Volunteer Fire Department
was held on Wednesday. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: Her
bert E. Daley, president; Austin
A. Lamar, vice president; William
John Thomas, III, secretary; Meri-
dith Pattie, assistant secretary;
Robert L. Barnes, treasurer; A.
Douglas Farquhar, chief; William
John Thomas, III, commander of
rescue squad; A. Douglas Far
quhar, William John Thomas,
Spencer J. H. Brown, Albert Muir
ply and Thomas Hyde, ~, execu-
tive committee.
Mr.. Hyde, the retiring chief, re-
ported the department had been
called to 1876 fires during the past
year. A total of 1850 miles was
travelled in responding toI the calls,
he said. T.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-09-24
HyattstOwn Man
Is Indicted By
County Grand Jury
Charged With Murder OF
Acie C. Cox; Jury Returns
Total Of rs Indictments

Ray McDonough of near Hyatts-
town was indicted on a charge OF
murder by the County Grand Jury
on Tuesday Of this week. Nc
Donough has been held by county
authorities since August 10, when
Acie Cepple Cox was shot to death
in the formers home.
A total of 26 indictments was
returned by the Grand Jury. 9th
ers indicted include James A. An
derson, Andrew Foster and Clifton
Kokley, who face Jail breaking
charges as result of their escape
from the county Jail on May 26.
All were arrested few days after
their break, Anderson and Foster
in Washington and Yokley near
his home in Germantown. Ander-
son later was given life term for
rape. His companions were facing
less serious charges.
Other indictments were return
ed as follows: Frederick Hailstork,
colored, larceny; Clifford Yokley,
assault; Greenbury Willis Howard,
Daniel C. Gather and Joseph B.
Lightfood, colored, larceny; Sidney
N. Bailey, desertion ard non-sup-
port; Richard Thomas Mines, col
ored, assault with intent to kill;
Frank R. Spear, larceny, false pre-
lenses and embezzlement; Charles
]. Kelly, manslaughter; E. W.
Albert, passing bad checks; Alvin
Watkins, bastardy; Hawthorne
Lester, housebreaking.
Also indicted were: Russell H.
Mcguire, larceny; James y. Butler,
housebreaking; Charles S. Porter,
robbery; John H. Strader, non
support; Fred Mills, non-support;
Sidney M. Weinberg, larceny;
James Hogan, bastardy; Woodrow
King, attempted assault; Peter
Burger, larceny; and Charles O.
Disney, housebreaking and larceny
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-09-24
BIO Trains Crash
Near DickersOn

BULLETIN - Two Baltimore
and Ohio passenger trains col
lided early this morning (Thurs-
day. near Dickerson and, though
the number of injured in the
crash had not been determined
by the time we went to press,
ambulances and physicians from
all sections of Montgomery
County were summoned to the
scene.
From the sketchy information
available at this time, it was
evident that one Of the two
Washington-bOund trains over
took the other on a grade above
Dickerson. Rumors that a third
train "a westbound freight, had
been involved also were denied
by representatives of the rail-
road.
The crash occurred around
1880. The wrecked trains were
identified as Nos. Is and 20,
eastbound out of Cincinnati. 1t
is unlikely that any county resi-
dents were aboard either.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-09-24

Appointments of committees for
the 1942-43 season were announced
this week by the Montgomery
County Civic Federation. Vice
President Richard H. Akers, who
has taken over the duties of the
i'll president, Joseph B. Matre, an
nounced that further appointments
will be made after the remaining
member organizations have certi-
fed their delegates to the fedora
ton.
He listed the following commit
tee members:
Membership-Rhees E. Burkett,
Srma M. Kile, ]. A. P. Farnam,
Raymond B. Leavitt.
Constitution and bylaws =
James A. Cosgrove, Carvey E.
Quinn, w. B. Horne.
Legislation and legal action -
Richard B. Barker, Emory H. Bog
ley, Hunter Davidson, Allen H.
Gardner, James w. Gill, H. c.
Heffner, Robert Hunter, Clarence
Keiser, Frederic Lee, E. w. Man
ming, w. H. McClenon, Joseph
Mendelson, Orrice Murdoch, Carey
E. Quinn, C. D. Sanger, Jr., M. c.
Taft.
Public utilities-S. E. Stonebak-
err, Edgar H. Baker, Richard Block
Joseph Cooper, Roy Corderman
Alton K. Davis, Ralph Dunn, Allan
B. Fay, ]. L. Huntington, Otis
Johnson, Dean J. Locke, Capt. G
H. Ludwig, G. N. Matthews, ]. D
Montedonico, John Moore, w. P
]. Taylor, H. J. Wenzel.
Roads, streets and bridges-T
G. Parkman, Sherman Booth, w. ]
Cleveland, C. H. Godbold, B. J
Haase, J. w. Jones, H. F. McMur
dio, Robert C. Owens, George R
Quick, Earl W. Riley, George A
Smith.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-09-24
CHARTERITES PICK
BOARD CANDIDATES

Directors of the Montgomery
County Charter Committee at a
meeting on Wednesday afternoon
selected slate of five candidates
to oppose the County Commission
er's nominees for the charter board
in the November elections. The
following were nominated by the
charterites: Mrs. Alice w. Hostel
Ter, Frederic P. Lee, Stephen
James, Tarlton Brooke and Thomas
M. Anderson.
Members of the charter group
indicated that they would immed-
lately begin circulating petitions
to put the names of their candi-
dates on the ballot.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-09-24
Air Raid Wardens
To Make Canvass
For Scrap Drive
Civilian Defense Workers
Of Rockville, Four Nearby
Communities Cooperating

Air raid wardens of Rockville,
Potomac, Garrett Park, Derwood
and Westmore this week Joined
forces with the local salvage COM
mittee to make sure that every
home in this area is given chance
to take part in the national scrap
collection campaign.
Meeting with Charles w. Pretty
man, Rockville salvage chairman,
civilian defense workers of the five
communities mapped plans for a
house-to-house canvass to be con-
Quoted in the next few days by the
various sector wardens. Each res
ident will be asked to gather up
scrap metal and rubber from his
home and property and place it in
mis- front yard. There it will be
picked up by the salvage commit
tee and volunteer assistants. Truck
owners of this vicinity will be
asked to aid in this collection next
week, Mr.. Prettyman announced.
Members of the Rockville Fire De-
partment will continue to pick up
scrap from farms.
A total of 5000 pounds of scrap,
the towns initial contribution, was
shipped Saturday from the central
collection depot at the entrance to
the new high school. By the first
of the week a pile of metal as high
as that hauled away already had
mounted up at the depot. with
more coming in every day.
Through arrangements made by
County Salvage Chairman George
v. Menke, the towns scrap is be-
ing collected by Reuben Solar,
Silver Spring garage owner and
junk dealer, who will sort and Pack
it for shipment from the county.
Several unique and stable con-
tributions have been made to the
salvage drive in the past week. The
World War cannon now decorating
the Court House lawn will be
hauled away in few days for con-
version into artillery of more mod
ern design. Mr.. Prettyman also
is eying five old safes and num-
Continued on Page 81
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-09-24
Col. Lee Heads List
OF Candidates Feted
By Women Voters

Lt.-Col. E. Brooke Lee and J.
Glenn Beall, Democratic and Re-
publican candidates, respectively
for Congressman from the Sixth
Maryland District, will speak to
members of the Montgomery Coun-
ty League of Women Voters and
their guests this Friday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. B. Peyton
Whalen 1910 Old Georgetown road,
Bethesda. The occasion is a COM
bined tea for prospective members
Of the league and reception for
candidates in the general election
on November 3.
Among the candidates who have
accepted the leagues invitation to
attend are Judge Edward S,
Delaplaine, present chief Judge OF
the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court OF
Maryland, and William Clinton
McSherry, both of Frederick, can
didates for chief judge of the cir
cult court. Robert e. Clapp, Jr.,
Assistant Attorney General Of
Maryland, and Patrick M. Schnauf-
fer, candidates for associate judge
will also come from Frederick for
the occasion.
Presiding at the meeting will be
Mrs. Durward v. Sandifer, ap-
pointed by the executive board Of
the league to succeed Mrs. Dean
Dinwoodey, who has resigned 8
president. Mrs. Cornelius yoch.
rane, membership chairman, and
Mrs. Frank R. Garfield, chairman
of government and its operation
are in charge Of the program. Ar
rangements for tea are being made
by Mrs. Donald F. Roberts.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-09-24
Local POetess Scores

wings" a verse by Mrs. Flor
ence D. Nichols of Rockville, is
among the selections appearing in
Pageant of Poetry" new book
containing a collection of poems
written by contemporary Ameri-
can poets. The volume was pub
lished recently by the Pacific Press
Publishers Of Los Angeles, Calf.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-09-24
CIVIC FEDERATION COMMITTEES
ANNOUNCED FOR COMING YEAR

Public safety-Henry H. SMELL
ing, Robert Coote, George w.
Cramer, w. T. Estabrook, Louis
Falk, Alvin c. Hutton, Byron Kile,
Theodore Norris, A. G. Richmond,
E. r. Talbot.
Sanitation and public health-H.
N. Eaton, F. E. Chase, Mrs. w.
Dahl, Mrs. M. G. Fickel, L. R.
Maxwell, Paul Riddlemoser, G. G.
Sward, F. H. Thornhill, Mrs. r. B.
Wolfe.
Schools-Dwight Collins, H. D.
Amiss, A. L. Apologize, S. M.
Armstrong, Harry w. Bagby, Mrs.
M. Cookson, J. E. Gardner, C. B.
Graham, Edgar Jewell, w. C. Will
linger, H. P. Morris, Edwin A.
Riley, Mrs. w. w. Ruby.
Social welfare-F. L. Lewton, w
B. Armstrong, Robert Bondy, W.
M. Gamble, H. E. Humphrey, Wal
ter Miller, Mrs. P. Morehouse, Mrs.
Clyde Riggles, Ernest Woodcheck
Internal county improvements
George Schultze, John P. Anderson
Mrs. N. M. Burgess, Albert Con-
raids, ]. R. Durnell, Hugh Tramp
ton, Ralph v. Herman, Kenneth
Hoover, o. M. Kile, E. S. Pardoe
]. L. Richards, Clarence N. Smith,
Russell T. Whyte.
Publicity-Erma M. Kile, Mrs. p
B. Morehouse.
Budget and finance-James A
Cosgrove, J. F. Atchison, Mrs. M
w. Childs, R. ]. Consley, F. M
Defnadorf, C. S. Duvall, G. M
Francis, A. E. Henzel, L. D. o.
Brien, G. e. Parsons, J. P. Schaef-
er, w. H. Webb, H. s. Hohe.
Archives-Walter Prichard, Mrs
M. B. Mohler, w. M. Peterson.
Civilian defense-Capt. F. 0
Smith, Col. A. B. Barber, Judge A
E. Brault.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-09-24
Dottie Coming To Town

Another milestone in the ro-
mantle film career of Dorothy La
mour is passed in her latest star
ring picture, Beyond the Blue
Horizon" which will be shown at
the Milo Theatre in Rockville on
Sunday and Monday. Also featured
in this technicolor film by Para
mount are Richard Denning, Jack
Haley, Patricia Morrison, Walter
Abel and Helen Gilbert.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-09-24
Lieut.. Mace Ibbin Named
To Massachusetts, Post

Lieut.. Herschel H. MacCubbin,
who left Montgomery County last
May for active duty with the U.
S. Marine Corps, has been appoint
ed commanding officer of the
Marine recruiting station at
Springfield, Mass. He took over
his new post last week.
Lieut.. MacCubbin's county home
is "Greenbank" at Potomac. A
veteran of the first World War, he
was a reserve officer until he was
called into active service. He has
been stationed in New York City.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-09-24
/ Might Be Wrong--BUT
BY P. G. STROMBERC

1T is AN uncomfortable feeling
to be SO anxious to realize that
strong and aggressive forward
steps are being taken on our war
fronts at the same time DO be
extremely sensitive of the ex-
istence of confusion and delays
in our administration Of the war
effort. On the one hand we want
to do all that is possible to build
up and maintain a
Confusion strong and conf
and dent public morale
|elays and, on the other,
we have a persist
inclination to raise a re-
Rnding howl against those
iings which We know to be
phampering the men at the var
ious fronts.
With all the time we have had
to coordinate the administra-
tive units of our defense and war
efforts we are still in a bewilder-
ing fog when it comes to def
niteness Of authority and clear
determination Of problems and
policies. Congress seems imp
obent unless and until word is
received from the White House.
That can mean strong White
House leadership but it can also
mean, as it actually does mean,
an extremely weak and indie
|cisive body Of lawmakers.
For more than two years now
President Roosevelt and the Con-
gress have had a willingness,
Unparalleled in our history, on
he part of the general public to
Pcept any and all regulations,
crifces, hap'9fps and taxes
culated to- - essential in the
]fosecution Of our defense and
war effort. Never in that time
have they recognized that they
are extremely fortunate in the
general unity of the people. Par
ticularly has this been, true since
Pearl Harbor. Despite the fact
that there has existed, exists
now and in all probability will
continue to exist a certain de-
gree of apathy and Indifference
toward the war, there is a no
ticable anxiety among the think
ing people regard
When We ing the conduct of
Win the war and the
The War effect on this coun-
try WHEN WE
WIN. Hope creates patience
while anxiety creates Impotence.
AS long as We remain confident
we will remain hopeful and
therefore, patient. But when we
begin to lose confidence we begin