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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-09-12

Wonder how it would work in
this era if the president of the
United States had as vice-presi-
dent his strongest unsuccessful
opponent? That seems to have
been the case with John Adams.
When the electoral votes were
counted in February, 1897, Thomas
jefferson, according to the rule at
that time, as second on the list
became vice-president-thus in eff
feet a Republican president and a
Democratic vice-president
That is only one of the many
confusing things we learned over
the weekend as we read the early
history of the two political parties.
OF course neither was known then
by the name they now bear-and
indeed down through the ages
there has been so many splits"
and so much merging that it was
hard to follow the original Fed
eralist party line down to the Re-
publican party of today. 1t was
equally hard to trace the anti
Federalists to the present day
Democrats.
Briefly, the Federalist party,
formed in 1887, led by Alexander
Hamilton, desired a strong gen
eral government-the antiFeder-
alist party, headed by Thomas
Jefferson, desired to give more
power to State government. Both
parties supported George Wash
ington for his second term--but a
real fight seems to have devel-
oped over John Adams.
The present-day Republican
party-known as Federalists from
1887 to 1928 when it became the
National Republican was also
known as the Wing party from
1888 to 1852. In 1854 it assumed
the present day name Of Repub-
lican. The Federalist-- Repub-
lican party claimed support as
author of the government, the
friend of neutrality, peace and
prosperity and as direct inheritors
Of Washington's policies.
Thomas Jefferson may be re-
garded as the founder of the
party, which after discrarding the
Did name Of anti-Federalist, adopt
I'd that Of Democratic Republi-
IAN. This group seems to have pre-
'erred to be called "Republicans"
their enemies called them "Dem-
,crats" which seems in that day
% have been an epithet which
conveyed stigma. Anyway from
1872 to 1928 the correct name for i
he present Democratic party was
Republican," Are you dizzy? So ,
ire we. {
Anyway it was all Strengthened
'ut for the Democrats in 1928 and !
he party has ben so-called ever {
ince, despite the many "splits" :
nd mergers. The party early {
reclaimed itself the friend of lib
rty and the rights of man, and the ,
dvocate of economy and States ]
lights. We were interested to hear !
iayor Theodore Roosevelt Nickel &
in on Saturday deplore submits
ion to Federal interference as I
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-09-12
AMONG THE
HOMEMAKERS
Annual Meeting

Representatives of nineteen
Homemaker Clubs met in the
Home Demonstration Office in
Rockville on Monday to formulate
plans for the annual meeting.
Mrs. John O'Shaughnessy, chair
man of the program committee,
submitted her suggestions to
the Board Of Managers.
A tentative date, October
7th, was set, and the place select
ed was Woodside Methodist
Church in Silver Spring. It was
thought that a meeting in the
lower part of the county would
be nice, and the Church is very
convenient to bus and train trans
portation. The arrangement of the
program was left to the chairman
ard her committee.
Mrs. Simon GLAND presented the
names of the candidates to be
elected in October: Mrs. Sterling
Bowman to succeed Mrs. George
Nicholson as vice president, and
Mrs. James Henegar to follow
Mrs. Robert Billhimer as secre-
tary.
The Board also voted to serve a
luncheon to the County Federation
Of Women's Clubs on September
oath at the Lions Den in Barnes
vile. Proceeds will go into the
Council treasury.
....... X-ray Results ......
Miss Claudia Galiher reported
on the TB X-ray project carried
cut in June, stating that 988 peo-
PIE were X-rayed, and so far not
one active case of tuberculosis
has been found. Forty per cent of
those X-rayed were men, 51A
were in the Is SO age bracket,
and $50 were white. Because OF
technical difficulties, number Of
people had to have an additional
X-ray. A few other conditions
were shown in the films, and the
cardiac and other conditions, We're
brought to the attention of those
X-rayed.
LaytOnsville Club
The Homemaker Club met with
Mrs. John Muncaster on Wednes-
day. 1t was reported that nine
boxes had been sent tot Marcelle
Gimenez, the little French girl
edopted by the club for six
months. It was agreed that the
boxes should be sent for the rest
Of the year, these to include food
and clothing for her and the fami-
ly. The club plans to fill an eleven
pound box each month for ship
ment.
Miss Turner gave an interesting
talk on pictures and frames.
Schedule
Sept. 10, Garrett Park, p. M,
Mrs. John Reed, hostess.
Sept. II Four Corners, 1890
Christmas Kit Chairmen at Home
Office 10 A. M. to
P. M.
Sept. 10 Burtonsville, 1870 /
r. NJ, Mrs. l.. Lethbridge.
Sept. II Fopr Corners, 1890
+. NJ, Mrs. John B. Clark.
Sept. 10 Browningsville, 1880
p. NJ, Mrs. Chester Leishear.
Sept. 10 Wheaton IL Noon,
Miss Frances Wolfe.
Rockville P. M, Mrs. Walter
Pack.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-09-12
MONTGOMERY SIDELIGHTS
Bv ELSIE WHITE HAINEs y


we'll as the lacktof economy on the
part of the present government.
Down through the years the Re-
publican party seems to have been
inlfavor Of a streng Federal gov
ernment--is it, TOO, how in a state
of transitionEf Z
1t was Undressing to note that
the "spoils system" originated
about the time the two parties got
their permanent names, when in
1928 Andrew Jackson was elected
president and rewarded his friends
and supporters with political jobs.
The supporters Of Jackson as
sumed the name Of Democrats and
the others became National Re-
publicans, but were known as
Wings until 1854 during which
period the two great parties were
the Democrats and the Wings.
About the time the old Wing
party was dying-just before the
War Between The States-the
Know Nothing or anti-Catholic
party became prominent. At the
time THE SENTINEL was estab-
lished in 1855 the county was
being stirred by the activities Of
this party, and various means
were being employed to cambat
what was regarded as rank heresy
and downright treason. The party
was a secret-oath organization
which assumed the name of The
American party, but its nature and
detectives were never very clear,
its members always replied that
they did not know"--hence the
name Know Nothing.
There have been many short
lived parties and factions--we re-
member few-so do many of
you-the Bull-Moose for instance.
Around the 1850's besides the !
Know-N othnigs there were "The
Free Sellers" and others. The
Know-N othings came into wide
prominence when they helped de-
feat John c. Fremont for the pres
idency when he ran against James
Buchanan. The popular novel, "Im-
mortal Wife,, based on the life Of
Fremont and his Jessie, which is
now enjoying a wide popularity,
IS an interesting study Of the poll
les of that period, when the slav-
cry question was causing many to
urn from one party to another.
Fremont, who had always been
| Democrat, could have been the
lominee Of that party and prob
bly, have been elected. Opposed
o slavery, he could not promise to
'rotect slave interests-so he be-
anne the nominee Of the Republic
IN party. Francis reston Blair,
he first owner of Silver Spring,
vas an active participant in the
which was based on
Free Speech, Free Press, Free
oil, Free Men, Fremont and Vic
ory." Fremont as we have seen,
,as defeated - the Democratic
Buchanan was elected, and after
i'm came Lincoln, elected by a
Republican party.
You can see for yourself from
his short synopsis, that the two
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-09-12

principal parties, while claiming to
line up behind the policies. of
Washington and jefferson respec-
lively, have at times adopted the
prerogatives of the opposing party.
We still say environment and
hererity have as much to do with
the decision of whether one is
Democrat or a Republican as do
the principles. Which is the best
answer we can give to those who
ask-what do you mean by saying
you are "born Democrat ?"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-09-12
Note Of Thanks

On behalf of Messrs Brawner T. Harding, Thomas M.
Garrett Charles Oe and myself wish to thank the several
hundred of Montgomery County who signed the petition
which recently circulated behalf in order that
might appear upon the ballot Independent Candidates
for the several offices which aspire in the November
Election This of confidence and support
sincerely appreciated We also thank the many others
who have assured of their and who have told
that they would have been glad the petition had
been presented he To have the active support of such
number of who not only going for
but who going work for the end that shall be
elected in November is indeed very encouraging We trust
that between November opportunity
to meet you and thank each and everyone in person. IL
All information have gathered up this time indicates
that have excellent chance to wn The Primary
results though the Independent Democratic Candidates
unsuccessful clearly indicate strength of
Organization Democratic Candidates &c. light
of June "a considered would that that
for US to win to have the majority of the in
November
The uppermost thought in minds is to work what
Is best for Montgomery County Our political ambitions
are secondary Therefore, each and every
take an interest in government do your duty citizen
and cast vote in November. If u.s.
good government However, you
The important thing is that you shall be
glad to abide by the results
Again thanking all you your kind expressions
confidence and offers of active support remain
A Sincerely yours
1 ]. ERNEST HAWKINS,
Independent Candidate for
Treasurer of Montgomery County Md.
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-09-12

beauty lovely MarIowe
gdOas show off her orchid bonnet With other
gamOrized floral styles at the
York convention of Florists Telegraph Delivery
14 COutOurrs predict that flower hats
with Maline ribbon the
sophisticated orchid ermine model at lower right will be
especially popular during the coming winter
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-01
OCEAN VIEW

Sunday, February 3. will be Red
Letter Day at Bethel Methodist
Church. Special services honorino.
lne service men of the church and
,he community will be featured
Doth morning and evening At the
morning worship service beginning
at eleven o'clock, several of the
returned service men will partici-
pate III the program. Mrs. Harry II
Dukes Jr., will be the soloist at
inns service. A plaque registering
'he names of the young men who
served and those still serving in
'he armed forces of our nation
Will be dedicated. This plaque also
contains the name of one of onr
young women whose distinguished
service 10 the nation has proven
invaluable. The plaque will he nm.
VelIed at the morning service
Ihe evening service will haoin
at seventy-thirty O'Clock with the
NJ: Y. F. in charge of the program
There will be special music and
other special features. The nastor
r. Charles Louhoff, Jr.. will nrnach
both morning and evening
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-01
HARRISON

Mrs. Nina Moore of Wilmington
is spending sometime with her
sister Mrs. Ruth Veasey at this
writing.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Clifton en-
tertained at family turkey dinner
on Saturday last.
Ladies don't forget the W. S. G..
,. VIII be entertained at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. l.. F. Mason on
lhurSday evening, February eth in
stead OF the Hall. Mrs. Mason and
MIS-. Nora Ennie will be hostesses.
An extra program is being prepar-
ed Also fine home made ice cream
ana cake will he served. Everyone
Is invited to come and enjoy the
occasion.
Mrs. Fannie Davidson of Milton
spent the week end with Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Neasey.
The BrOadkiln Chicken Plant in
Harbeson is again running at full
lorce' employing a great deal OF
help.
Services Sunday as usual. Sun
day school at 10. Preaching at IL
why doesn't the community attend
thrSe services? God, your heavenly
lather is good to you This church
welcomes you.
Sheridan Warrington with his
llh1ly ON Saturday moved out tC
lhc AIR Base where he is employed
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-01
VETERANS INFORMATION
COLUMN

1t is in his community that the
veteran rubs shoulders with the
civilian attitude that will manifest
itself in gratitude or uncOncern.
Here the good intentions can be-
come the good works. Here he can
he welcomed and encouraged as a
useful member of his community or
neglected and forgotten. Here he
can be guided to jOb-nOt just any
job, but the right jOb-Or discarded
as d problem.
Mind you. the veteran is not a
problem but the community can
make him one by not attending to
the problems which he will meet
Amy short memOried community
with citizens too busily engaged in
their own peaCetime planning to
give adequate care. counsel and
guidance to the returning veterans
must expect to reckon with the
eventual cost of their neglect. Hun
dreds of thousands of the young
men funneled into service during
the early years of the war found it
impossible to adjust themselves to
the impersOnal unit like exist
ence Of the barracks. Separated
| from their families, uprooted from
| rOutines, denied their social rela-
| tionships. they found it difficult to
| ii into the rigorous unfamiliar
| schedule of wartime training.
Now, in rehabilitation, we shall
ind reversal of that situation
Many young men will find them
| selves fully adapted to life in the
service they have been compelled
tC submerge their personal lives
| 1eSires and interests for the COM
mon good of their comrades. With
the end of the war, they are again
! 'eturned to competitive society
where it shall be necessary for
them to readjust themselves.
We must do our part.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-01
GREENWOOD

Mr.. and Mrs. Laurence O'Neil are
entertaining Mrs. O'Neils parents
of KentOn, Del.
visited their sister, Mrs. George
Chaffinch who is recovering from
q major operation in Kent General
Hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Johnson
who have been employed in Chester
have returned to their home here.
Miss Norma Lofland, student
nurse i'll Delaware Hospital Will
mingtOn, was week end guest OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Norman
I.Ofland
Phillip Taylor who is a student in
a West Chester College spent the
week end with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Taylor.
Mrs. Matte Wharton fell from a
pore hstep after visiting a sick
friend and sustained broken bone
III her left wrist. She is recovering
very nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Veasey and
family of Wilmington were week
end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar
LOfland
Mr.. and Mrs. James Smith, Mrs.
Harold COnOway visited Mrs. Isaac
Webb who is quite i'll. on Sunday.
Mr.. Webb is Mrs. Conoway's oldest
sister.
Earl Keel is on the sick list.
Ermadine 0. MetZner Y sc in
the Coast Guard WOmens Reserve
has recently received an honorable
discharge and is now living with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. f.
Ocheltree in Newark. Prior to her
discharge she was stationed in
Washington, ID. G.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. ii. Spence enter
tanned at Sunday dinner the follow
ing guests: Mr. and Mrs. Sanford
lifton OF Lewes, Mr.. and Mrs. II
l.. Coulter and son and Mrs. Emma
Williamson.
Charles +. Short, age Il, died al
/ his home in Cannon Del, Januar,
18th. 1916. He was a son of the late
/ Isaac {. and Sarah Short of Sus.
sex County. near Georgetown. Mr.
/ Short, Il retired farmer, lived il
that community for the past "a
! years. Funeral services were hello
from his late home Tuesday after.
/ noon at | O'Clock. Rev. Graham ot
/ Cannon and Greenwood Circuit of.
/ 1lclatlnG. lnterment was in |. O. o
/ +. cemetery. Seaford. Delaware. He
is survived by wife and eighr
children, Harry J. Short, and Rob
ert Short of Jersey City, New Jer
Sey. Mrs. John Rifenburg of Har
rinstOn. Mrs. Catharine Bonwell O
Philadelphia. Miss Ellen p. Short
Edwin T. Short. Manford +. Shor
and Mrs. Eliztbeth Bongart all O
Cannon. Also three brothers sur
vive Noah J. Short, Roland +
Short of Georgetown and Hiram f
Short of New Castle, Del. Eigh
grandchildren and several other re
latives.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-01
THE LOW DOWN FROM
HICKORY GROVE

This speech of Uncle Harry
the one about the state of the ma
ton and the mess we are in, Well,
there was one part where the pre-
sident was 100 per cent on the
Deam-and right and steppin' on
nObOdy's toes. And no difference
about your politics, you can do as
Uncle Harry says-or We can keep
Oh being in Il mess. lie says, write
to Congress. So l took his advice.
And | wrote the bOSS-man himself
direct, and sent Il copy to our Sena-
tor.
| says, Mr.. President, your pro-
gram like you explained on the air,
where you want to put Uncle Sam
bO in the game and be everything
from playing first base and second
base and right and left field. etc.
versus just being the umpire. il is
100 per cent wrong. | didn't mince
words. The L. S. A. is not headed
Tor crack-up, and chaos is not
around the corner, and no revolu-
ton is brewing, | says, if you don't
let the boys with the horn-rimmed
specs lead you off the path and into
the ways of how it is there on the
Nolga. Two million guys, | says. in
all kinds of bureaus, they can
think up plenty. And with . million
still there, it is no wonder there is
dirty work at the crossroads.
Don't be mislead and be a sucker. |
says and | thank you for askinz
me to write.
Yours with the low down.
10 SIERRA
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-01
CEDAR NECK

IF you trust to luck, you must
take the bad with the good, there
is an equal supply
Methodist Church, Rev. +. N.
Wright. pastor, Sunday, February
3rd, 1880 p. III. Sunday school, 2:30
Sermon by our pastor, Wednesday
evening service at 7:30. Plan to en-
Joy all the services of your church.
But thou, Lord, art most high for
cvermOre." Psalm 92:8.
Week end guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman Collins and daughter
Frances, were Mr.. and Mrs. II. +.
Bell of Wilmington.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr.. ana
Mrs. George Watkins were, Mr.. and
Mrs. Granville ShOckley and family,
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Davis, Mrs.
Ethel Roberts and Mr.. and Mrs.
Utley Roberts.
Miss Margaret Watson of Milford
was an overnight guest on Satur-
day of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Dono-
, van.
Wedding bells have been ringing
in our neighborhood for the follow
young couples: Miss Daisey Bowen
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Stokes
Bowen and Mr.. Earl Watson, son
OF MIR. and Mrs. +. +. Watson, who
were united in marriage by the
Reverend f. n. Wright at the Lin
coin parsonage at Z on Tuesday y
evening, January 29th.
On Saturday evening, January 2t
Miss Kathryn Wagner became the
bride of Pfc. Jack Hayes at the Cal
vary Methodist Church parsonage
They were united in marriage by
Rev. l.. +. Werner. S 1/c James
Hayes. brother of the groom was al
EOnOred guest at the wedding. Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Hayes, parents O
the groom, gave reception t(
thirty guests. There was "a pounC
wedding cake enjoyed by tn,
guests.
AT Nassau, Della on January 24tl
Miss Gladys Bennett. daughter O
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Bennett be
came the bride of Mr.. Norman Ben
nett, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Laytor
Bennett. We wish for all thes,
young couples the greatest of hap
piness.
/ Mrs. Wanna Carey, Mrs. Lydi;
Bennett and Miss Phyllis Bennett
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Norman
Bennett in Slaughter Neck on Fri
day.
Mr.. Delbert Mills is sick with
severe case of tonsilitis. We wisl
Delbert a speedy recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Carey an,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mills Sr. spen
Sunday evening with Mr.. and Mrs
Ernest Fitzgerald.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Davis spen
Tuesday evening with Mr.. and Mrs
Granville Shockley and family. Mr..
Shockley served delicious HON
made ice cream.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mills @
Milford spent Tuesday evening wit
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elwoo
Mills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Carey an
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mills Sr. spen
Sunday evening with Mr.. and Mr..
Ernest Fitzgerald.
"Chin up! Keep Smiling"
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-01

Private Claude Lynch, Jr, who
recently was drafted into the Army
is now stationed at Keesler Field,
Mississippi.
Duane Kreer. S. 1/c, son of Mr..
and Mrs. George H. Bodine, Jr.,
was recently discharged from the
Navy after serving two years in
the Philippines.
Bainbridge, Md. - Edgar NJ.
Welch, S. A. |. lie, has been hon.
orably discharged from naval SER
vice at the Separation Center here.
Welch, who was last stationed at
Newfoundland, has been in military
service 81 months His parents live
at 206 Lake avenue, Milford.
4 v
Pfc. Horace +. Adams arrived
in Milford last Sunday after spend
ing the past Is months in the f. T..
o. Pfc. Adams has Joined his wife,
Mrs. Loretta Adams and son Bobby,
who have resided here since he
went into the service. Mrs. Adams
has been proprietress of LOretta's s
Beauty Shop on South Walnut
street for the past several years.
4 y
Dover Army Air Field. Dover -
Walter G. Duke, of Greenwood, for
merly bomber pilot in the Army
Air Forces, has returned to the en-
listed ranks of the Army as a mas
h. nrNli let
ed at the Dover Army Air Field.
The new master sergeant became
the 117th man to re-enlist at the Do
yer Air Base and elected to remain
wit hthe Air Forces, reporting to
Langley Field, Va, at the compile
tion of his 90-day re-enlistment
furlough.
He was given the oath of service
by Captain Chester Butcher, as
sistant recruiting officer.
Sergeant Duke is a veteran OF
the enlisted ranks, as well as COM
missioned ranks, having served
four years as an enlisted man in
the Coast Artillery in Delaware be-
fore he entered Air Cadet training
in October 1943.
He was commissioned as a B-2E
Mitchell bomber pilot in November
1914 at Moody Field. Ga. served as
a B-25 instructor at that field un-
bomber. His four-engine training
the B-24 Liberator four-engint
bomber. His four-engine training
was intended to prepare him fOl
service as B-29 SuperfOrtress pi
lot, but the war ended as he com
pleted his training at Langley Field
Va, and the A. A. F. elected tt
discharge him in September.
He originally entered the Arm!
in September 1899, spent abou
eight months at Fort dupont, ant
then shifted to Fort Miles. He wa
a sergeant. and commander for
155-millimeter gun before he be
came an air cadet.
The sergeant is a 1889 gradual
of Greenwood High School wher
he was active in varsity basketball
soccer and baseball.
He is the son of Mrs. Juliet l.
Meads of Greenwood His wife i
the former Betty Ann Elliott o
Bridgevile.