Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1945-07-19

is of the for "Unce Charles" threat to
retire and yet stands at the top among those who
appease him. Miss Elsies intimate knowledge of Mont
gomery County and her deep interest in THE SENTI-
MEL are big factors in the continuing growth of
subscription list. AS correspondent and regular
ployee she has been with us since 1882.
Mrs Mary Lou Hegeman is the lady who answers
ninety per cent of the many telephone calls at Rock
vile l45. Better known 'Mrs. Hawkins" (she
became Mrs. Hegeman last year, she sends out all
subscription notices, keeps all book records keeps
lawyers supplied with necessary official FORMS and
does no small part of preparation of especially
the column about the men in service She has been
with since 1889.
The third lady at present is Mrs. Ruth Preffitt,
wife of Selby Preftt of Rockville Working on
Tuesdays and Wednesdays she not only relieves the
pressure of heavy days but her good humor contributes
much to the smooth running of the office.
From Rockville we go to Catonsvile First we
present the man who is responsible for the three
Baltimore County papers, THE HERALD-ARGUS,
Gainesville; THE COMMUNITY NEWS, Reisterstown;
THE COMMUNITY PRESS, Dundalk He is Paul T.
Morgan of Randastown, who has been with since 1928
At Gainesville we have Miss Marie ODea. Miss
Marie is the one who has made many friends for her.
self and for the paper through careful and intelligent
handling of club and church affairs. In addition to
her local writing she has developed the $50 Years Ago.
feature which has attracted much interest and COM
ment Miss Marie is we-liked throughout the organi-
cation but she is another aging influence on the fore
man. She also has knack of soothing Uncle Charles
ruffed feelings. She has been with us since 1941
Next at Gainesville is Miss Ruth Burgee Miss
Ruth is twin sister of Miss Esther at Ellicott City
Pleasant easy-going willing and efficient Miss Ruth
is one of the most popular of the organizations en-
poyees. She is probably subjected to more good
natured "raspberries" than any other employee and
r.,
with bright reply. She is good proof-reader
Matter of fact Mr.. Morgan says she is good
She has been with us since 1912.
Next go to Dundalk to locate our little poppy
Red Head, Miss Mary Coldehoff. Since 1912 she has
carried on the major portion of the work done on
THE COMMUNITY PRESS. Prior to that she was
with THE PRESS for time. She gets to the
plant only once twice week and hasn't become
well enough acquainted to be the subject of the play
boys jests and jbes
We feel that boys who have served with organi-
zaton and have either volunteered or been drafted
into the countrys armed services should have word
from us indicating that they not forgotten AS
matter of fact we expect several of them to again
become part of this organization. Those who left
our employ to wear the uniform are named in alpha
betica order, Albert A. Ady George Greenwood, Kim
ball Oeke, Harper Peddcord, Charles E. Sheehan, Jr
p Griffith Stromberg Harry Walker and William B.
Whchard. These boys either serving or have
served the country in many parts of the world big
party will be staged when the last Of them returns
following Japan's unconditional surrender.
There is a large group of people in Baltimore,
Montgomery and Howard Counties who contribute
great deal toward this chain of papers. We speak of
the many ladies who send in their letters each
week 1t is through them that we are able to give
thousands of people the lttle interesting social items
which are such vibrant part of these papers. To
them too we promise real good party when the war
is and both travel and food again abundant.