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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
Rockville Basketball
Teams Need Games

The Rockville boys and girls
amateur unlimited b ketbal |
teams want to be named. In the
past these teams have been known
merely as Rockville. They would
like to add to this some appro-
pirate nickname. To the persons
whose suggestions are accepted
for each team, will go pair of
season tickets for all home games
Of the coming season. Already
suggested are the Rockets" for
the boys and "Rockettes" for the
girls. Can you beat these? Send
your ideas to Lee Hooker, Rock
Vile.
Many things are planned to
make the games in the local gym
more colorful and interesting to
the. spectators. New flashy uni
forms for the teams, the best Of
ficials, public address system,
and a new score board are assured.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
Community RecreotionoI Grounds At
Olney To Be Dedicated This Saturday

October 18th has been set aside
for the formal dedication of the
3h acres of community play
ground and recreational area, ac-
quired from Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
GLAND, by the st. Johns Episcopal
Church, olney, and which adjoins
che church property.
There will be an informal field
day, with everyone in the neigh
borhood asked to participate and
help clean up the property, lay out
the ball diamond, horse shoe pits,
etc.
A highlight Of the days activi-
ties will be a short, simple cere-
mony with Mr.. and Mrs. GLAND
turning over the deed to the proS
perty, plus a concise report Of the
Building Committee Of the amount
raised or subscribed. toward the
building Of Community Parish.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
County YMCA Invite
Nominee Suggestions

Any members of the Montgom-
cry County YMCA are invited to
suggest nominees for the vacan-
cies which occur in their Board of
Managers at the end of the cur
rent calendar year. Frederic M.
Nettleship, County YMCA Chair
man, has named the nominating
committee, who will complete their
work about October Is. New men,
bers of the county YMCA Board of
Managers are elected early in De-
cember and take office the first of
January, 1913.
Members of the Nominating
Committee to whom such sugges-
tions should be made are Dwight
Collins of Chevy Chase, Mrs. Scott
Brewer of Bethesda, Warren Haley
of Kensington, John Mcdonald of
Rockville and Warren E. Lawson
of Takoma Park.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
County Residents
Asked To Get Rid
OF Fire Hazards

The three most common causes
of fires in the home, according to
carefully compiled statistics, are
accumulation of rubbish, defective
chimneys and combustible roofs.
With the winter season approach
ing, home owners are cautioned to
eliminate these hazards as far as
possible.
For safety's sake, "fall clean
ing" is just as important as the
more common spring cleaning.
A thorough check of the Chin
neys, and all other parts of the
heating system, is a wise precau-
ton to take before cold weather
sets in.
The safest protection against
roof fires is to replace old COM
bustible roofing materials with
new ones that are fireproof.
Fire Prevention Week being OBJ
served this year the week of Octo-
Der g. II, was inspired by the
great Chicago fire of October 9,
1871.
Several Midwest communities
began observing the anniversary
with an annual cleanup day. In
1911, at the suggestion of the Fire
Marshals Association of North
America, Governors of % States
proclaimed the fortieth anniver-
sary of the Chicago holocaust at
the first Fire Prevention Day.
President Wilson made it Ma
tion-Wide observance by proclama-
ton in 1920. Two years later
President Harding changed the
"day" to "week".
Since then Presidents have is
sued Fire Prevention Week proc
lamations annually.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the.
Maryland State Firemen's Associa-
ton will hold its annual black
eyed-susan sale throughout Mary
land during the week. Funds
raised through the sale of the butt
tonhole flowers made by auxiliary
members will help finance the fire
mems disqualification fund.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09

Hall, which is a part Of the overall
program Of st. Johns Church.
Following this there will be a
planting of memorial trees. Light
refreshments will be served to
everyone, especially for those who
have come and worked, and for the
children. Tables and chairs will be
provided for those who bring bas-
ket lunches. A real old-fashioned
get-together, with food, work and
play and congenial fellowship is
planned.
Plans for the day have been
made by W. N. Baughman, chair
man, and other members Of the
yestry and building committee.
The project is arousing commun-
ity-wide interest and support. The
center when completed, will be
available for all community or
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
Historical Society To
Have Guest Speaker

The story of the first unfurling
of the Stars and Stripes near Elk
ton in 1777 will be told by DR.. Ed
ward Russell Cook at the October
meeting of the Montgomery Coun-
ty Historical Society.
This meeting will be held at the
County Building, Bethesda, on
Wednesday, October Is, at $500 P.
M. R. Bentley Thomas, president,
will preside.
DR.. Cook, who is a World War ]
veteran, has made study of this
unfurling of the American flag
which took place, he says, at the
Battle of Cooch's Bridge, about
three miles from Elkton. The Brit
ish troops were under the com
mand of General William Howe.
DR.. Cook will exhibit a musket of
the type used by the American
soldiers.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09

Mr.. Harry, a former Maryland
state senator, owns and operates
three farms in Hartford County,
specializing in fruit and dairying.
The three farms total 425 acres
and his herd includes $50 head Of
registered Jersey cattle. Mr.. Har-
ry was president Of the Maryland
State Dairymen's Association from
1915 to 1924 and issstill a director.
He was a charter member Of the
Maryland Farm Bureau and served
as chairman Of the executive com
mittee Of the Maryland State
Grange from 1887 to 1947.
Russell Cross Of Croome, elected
permanent chairman Of the dele
gate body, presided over a morn
ing nominating session, as we'll as
an afternoon meeting when the ac-
tual election took place. The secre-
tary was william Hannah Of
Darlington.
Principal speaker was l.. o.
Brumback Of Richmond, Va, as
sistant director Of membership re-
lations for Southern States, who
outlined how farmers own and con-
troll the cooperative.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09

In celebration of the week, new
color film, God of the Atom" will
be presented at the Church at s
P. M, Tuesday, October 81. The
picture has been produced by DR..
Irwin A. Moon, director of Moody
Institute of Science in Los Angeles
and noted originator of Sermons
from Science" DR.. Moon is shown
above demonstrating the Barkhau-
sen effect by which the audience is
able to hear the movement of
groups of molecules within mag
netized steel bar.
Actual shots of the Nagasaki
and Bikini explosions are featured
in the film, as well as the only full
color moving pictures ever taken
of the giant 184-inch syclotron at
the University of California.
The film will be shown by K. C.
Carman, Moody film representa-
tive.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
Aviation Career Plan
Attracts Local Graduates

Thousands of high school gradu-
ates throughout the Nation are as
surfing themselves an expert educa-
tion in the field Of aviation by TAX
ing advantage Of the United States
Air Forces new Aviation Career
Plan, Staff Sergeant Ed Brown of
the Rockville Army and Air Force
Recruiting Station, said today.
Since the plan was announced
early this summer, more than thir-
ty youths from this district have
Joined the Air Force to receive
technical training in a wide variety
Of specialties ranging from radar
fundamentals to jet airplane and
engine mechanics.
The new plan, according TO Sgt.
Brown, enables a young man to
choose, before enlisting, three tech
nical schools Offering training in
which he is interested. II qualified,
he is assured Of being sent TO one
Of these schools after completing
basic training. Former servicemen
are assigned directly to the school
Of their choice.
Any high school graduate be-
tween II and "a years Of age is eli
gible to apply. SO are non-high
school graduates II they can docu-
ment the equivalent education.
For a complete list Of technical
courses available in schools under
the Aviation Career Plan, see Sgt.
Brown at the Recruiting Station
located in the Rockville Post Office
Building any weekday between the
hours 0 10 2:30.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
County Forced To
Cut Welfare Grants

Despite the rising cost of living,
the Montgomery County Welfare
Board has been forced to make
drastic reductions in all assistance
grants since August 1. This was
disclosed recently by Mrs. Dorothy
Kurtz, executive secretary of the
County Welfare Board.
Mrs. Kurtz said the reduction
was put into effect because the
General Assembly at its last ses-
sion appropriated approximately
100000 less than requested by the
State Department of Public We'll
fare for the 1947-48 fiscal year.
The only way in which this con-
dition can be remedied, according
to Mrs. Kurtz, is to seek addition
al funds at the coming special ses-
sion of the Legislature.
Mrs. Kurtz reported there has
been a steady decrease since De-
cemher 1941 in the number Of
county families receiving public
assistance. She said there are 1865
persons now on the welfare board
rolls, as compared with s41 in
December 1941.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
Junior College Has
Doubled Enrolment

The closing of the enrolment of
the Montgomery Junior College
shows that the registration of the
new institution has doubled since
the college opened in September
1916. j. w. Kloucek, Registrar,
says that over 800 students were
on the college rolls Saturday, Sep
TENDER 81.
Over 135 Of the new students
are veterans who are taking adj
vantage of the program for the
training of veterans tinder the G. |.
bill. Other veterans i'll the college
are saving their G. I. money until
such time as their college expenses
are heavier.
Sixty-five courses are listed on
the college class schedule and some
Of the courses are offered in as
many as four class sections. A
faculty of 81 instructors is offer
ing the instruction.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
County Press Association
Meets In Silver Spring

Members of the County Press
Association headed by Phillip J.
Austensen, veteran Post reporter,
observed National Newspaper
Week October to by holding
dinner meeting in Silver Spring.
Guests for the occasion and news
paper publishers and editors from
Prince Georges County. Glen T.
James, Centerville publisher, pres
ident of State organization and
Ashby T. Land, executive secre-
tary, told of the advantages of be-
coming a member of the State
group.
Blair Lee, member of the con-
test committee of the Maryland
Press Association said program
for honor awards to weekly news
papers which are judged best in
several fields of editorial and ad-
vertising journalism, has been
worked out. The contest is open
to all Maryland Newspapers.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
Announcement Made Of
Dates For Night Classes

Opening dates for night classes
at four Montgomery County
schools were announced last week
by the County Board of Educa-
ton.
Registration for night classes at
Montgomery-Blair High School
was held on October z. On Tues
day, October IA, 8:O0-9:3O P. NJ,
registration will be held at Beth
sesda-C Chevy Chase High School; at
the Leland Junior High School on
Tuesday, October IA, 8:0O-9:3O P.
M; and at the Richard Montgom-
cry High School, Rockville, Thurs
day, October 16, 8:0O-9:30 p. M.
Courses offered include business
subjects, clothing and food courses,
public speaking, art, general vo-
cational subjects and health train
ing. The registration fee is 81 for
"a two-hour sessions or 16 three
hour sessions.
Day classes in clothing construc-
ton are being organized at the fol-
lowing centers and meet from 10
A. M. to noon and 1890 P. M. to
2:30 P. M: Garrett Park, Bethes-
da Recreation Center, Bethesda
Woman's Club and Takoma Park
Center.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
Fox Hunters
Field Trials
Start Oct. II

The 22nd Annual Field Trial and
Bench Show Of the Maryland State
Fox Hunters Association will be
held the week of October IL with
headquarters and kennels at Ger
mantown.
On Sunday, October IL, number
ing and marking of derby hounds
will start at 1900 A. M. with the
bench show at 1880 P. M. Each day
casts for the different classes will
begin at 1880 A. M. with the final
one being held Friday.
Awards to the winners will be
presented by County Agent o. w.
Anderson on Friday afternoon. A
new trophy has been added - the
Walter Johnson award.
Other features of the week will
be the election of officers at the
annual business meeting to be held
in the Masonic Hall, Gaithersburg,
at 8 P. M. on October Is. An in
formal dance will be held at the
close of the meeting which will be
free to members of the Associa-
ton, their friends and landowners.
For further information contact
the corresponding secretary, Mrs.
Dorothy G. Brosius, Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
Rockville Residents +
Visit West Coast Again

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar. Fraley are
home after a months vacation to
the State of Washington, where
they attended the 10th National
Convention of the Fleet Reserve
Association. Mr. Fraley is vice.
president of Branch4, Washington,
and Mrs. Fraley is Junior Past
President of Unit 4, Ladies' Auxi-
liary, Washington. After the con-
vention, Mr.. and Mrs. Fraley drove
to California where they visited
many Navy friends in Pasadena,
Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Pc
dro and Santiago and We're ex-
tensively entertained. Mr.. Fraley
is 1t. U. S. NJ, retired, having
served 26 years. q
In Warren, Arizona, they visited
Mrs. Fraley's brother, Archie Will
liam Eader and family. He is the
son of Archie Eader of Gathers
burg. At "The Gay Nineties,' near
the Mexican border, Mrs. Fraley
enjoyed hearing her brother play
the drums. G
This was the Fraley's ninth trip
to the West Coast. u
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09

Chase High School building, Be-
thesda, at 1880 o'clock, Thursday,
October 23rd., 1t is the primary OBJ
jective in sponsoring this orchestra
to provide a means whereby the
musicians of the County commun-
ity may play, study, and enjoy
classical music of appropriate
grade. The Committee that has
been working on this project dur
ing the past months has found the
response from the musicians in the
area to be very gratifying.
\ j. Ernest Hawkins, Clerk to the
Hoard of County Commissioners,
WI be interviewed on Friday, Oc-
tober 10, on the radio program of
Mrs. John H. Werner over Station
WBCC at p. M. Mr.. Hawkins
will tel Of his duties as Clerk.
Janice Palmer has been elected
PRESIDENT of the Junior Auxiliary
Of St. Bartholomew's Parish. Bev-
erley Ribbfe is vice-president; Rose
Ann GilpinS secretary and treas
urer; Anne Edwards, Ed. secre-
tary; Sue Williams, supply seere-
tary, and MariVaret Dantz, church
periodical secretary.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
Funeral Rites For
Elderly Physician
Held At Beallsville

DR.. Vernon H. Dyson, aged 81,
for over fifty years a general prac-
titioner in Laytonsville and vicin-
ity, died Sunday morning, October
5, at Montgomery County General
Hospital. He was active until
about six weeks ago when he suf-
fered a stroke. In many local fam
lilies, both white and colored, he
had attended three generations.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday at the home of the only
immediate survivor of the Dyson
family, Mrs. Harry C. Darby in
Beallsville. Burial was in the Mo-
nocacy Cemetery in Beaalsville.
DIR. Dyson was the son of the
late Benjamin and Catharine Dy-
son of Jacksonville. He graduated
from the University of Maryland
School of Medicine in 1894 and
practiced in Howard County for
two years before coming to Lay
louisville. His wife, Lena Warfield
Dyson, whom he married in 1893,
died about years ago.
The service was conducted by
Elder Benjamin Seaford, of Old
Seneca Primitive Baptist Church.
The Board of Directors of Da-
mascus Bank of which DIR. Dyson
was a member, acted as honorary
pallbearers.
Active pallbearers were, Elgee
Riggs, ST., Leslie Wachter, James
Christopher, Roger Darby, Joseph
Bird and Benjamin White.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
Son OF Boyd Resident
Earns Promotion

Headquarters Panama Canal De-
partment recently announced the
promotion of Private First Class
Arthur virts, son Of Arthur virts,
ST., of Boyd, to Technician Fifth
Grade. Corporal Virts is presently
assigned as clerk-typist.
Corporal Virts entered the Army
in October 1916 and served at sew
eral installations in the United
States before departing for the
Canal Zone. His last station in the
States was Fort Francis E. War
rem, Wyoming, where he was a
telegraph operator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
Wheaton Out
To Put Name
On The Map

At a chamber of commerce din
ner at Olney Inn, on Tuesday,
spokesman announced they are out
to put the town of Wheaton on the
map. 1t was explained that the
community's name doesn't appear
OF present road maps.
More than 40 members of the
recently organized chamber and
their guests started off the cam
paign. Officials present included
E. Brooke Lee, vice chairman of
the Maryland National Capital
Park and Planning Commission;
Brooke Johns, president of the
County Commissioners; and Com
missioners Wesley /. Sauter, Oil
yer w. Youngblood and George
Esworthy. President Of the cham
Der Thomas G. Oyster said 1--WE
asked the officials because they're
going to be hearing from US in
the future"
Colonel Lee brought with him
copies of the proposed master zon-
ing plan for Georgia Avenue from
Silver Spring, through Wheaton,
to Brookeville.
The plan presents a business dis
trict in Wheaton which would be
sufficient for the needs of $4,000
people.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
Singing Convention
Will Meet Sunday

The Montgomery County Sing
ing Convention will meet at 2:16
p M, Sunday, October ~ at the
Methodist Church, Potomac. Of
ficers Of the Convention are Rev.
Harold B. Wright, president; Rev.
James P. Kerr, LIST vice president;
Rev. Jacob H. Snyder, End vice
president; Julian p. King, secre-
tary; Ivan T. Lawson, pianist;
Mrs. Willard Lines, assistant plan
list; J. Ernest Hawkins, leader, and
w. L. Souder and Willard Lines,
fbsista
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
SOrOptimists To Meet
Wednesday, Oct. Is

DIR. Mildred Otenusch, Associate
Professor Of Economies and Politi-
cal Science Of Trinity College,
Washington, will be the guest
speaker at dinner meeting Of the
Soroptimist Club Of Montgomery
County, on Wednesday evening,
October Is, at the Kenwood Golf
and Country Club. Her subject win
be Topic Analysis of the Interna-
tional Political Situation"
The Montgomery County Ven
ture Club, sponsored by the So
roptimist Club will be guests. The
soloist will be Miss Ann Evans
who will be accompanied by Mrs.
Sue Blandy.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
S2.SOO.OOO Bond
Issue Approved
By County Board

A comprehensive school and road
construction program in Montgom-
cry County was approved on Tues
day at the regular meeting Of the
Commissioners. They authorized a
$2,8O0,OO0 bond issue to cover the
work - $2.0OO,0O0 Of this amount
will be allocated for schools. The
bonds are part Of a 100000 issue
approved at the last session Of the
General Assembly. Bids will be
opened October q in the Rockville
Courthouse. sssee
The Washington Suburban SAM
tary Commission was also author
lied on Tuesday to issue $4,000, 900
worth Of bonds for construction Of
new water and sewer mains. The
request to issue the bonds was pre-
sented to the Commissioners by j.
Darby Bowman, Becretary-treas-
urer of the Commission.
Asked by Board President Brooke
Johns to explain why the commits
sion increased the cost Of trash and
garbage collection last week from
SIPS to $3.50 a month, Mr.. Bow
man said the action was taken be-
cause Of increased costs. He said
workers threatened to walk out last
week unless they were given salary
increases.
Alex X. Hancock, county comp
troller, was authorized to renew
1925, 900 worth Of certificates Of
Indebtedness for one year at. w
per cent interest. The certificates
become due October Is. Mr.. Ham
cock said an additional $4,000
worth Of certificates will be paid
off. He explained that the entire
$3.50, 900 In, certificates was issued
for roads in 1915 by the former.
Democratic board and that none
was paid when the notes came due
last October.
When Mr.. Johns said he had re-
ceived numerous complaints of
dogs biting school children, F. Ber-
nard Welsh, attorney to the board
declared that each dog is entitled
to one unprecedented. bite. After the
dogs owner is informed Of the first
bite, however, he can be held ac-
countable for any subsequent bites
by his dog, Mr.. Welsh told the
board. Money obtained from dog
licenses makes the Pasteur treat
fnent available for anyone needing
It, as well as taking care Of any
damage to stock.
In other action on Tuesday, the
board endorsed President Tru-
mans program of food conserva-
ton and urged county residents to
cooperate.
Also approved was resolution
by the Board Of Zoning Appeals
appointing Mrs. f. B. Cough,
Chevy Chase, to replace Don f.
Gingerly as secretary. Mrs. Cough
is now secretary to Albert. +, Con-
raids, public utility agent. p
While in executive session last
week, the Commissioners reestab-
lished the position Of Inspector Of
Weights and Measures and ap-
pointed MILFORD f. Dayhoff as in
spector at salary of $1,000. 1t
was about May LIST that the posi-
ton was abolished-then held by
Alvie Moxley. s.a
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
RMHS Senior Class
To Hold Dance Friday

The Senior Glass of Richard
Montgomery High School will hold
its Autumn Premiere" Dance at
the RMHS gymnasium Friday
night, October 10, 9-12.
Special attraction for the eve
ming will be floor show directed
by Phil Hayden, featuring profess
sional ballet, acrobatic, and tap
dancers from the Phil Hayden Stu
dio, Washington.
In keeping with the season,
Douglas Cecil, 1947 graduate, will
sing Harvest Moon" and lead the
entire audience in short "song
fest"
Music will be furnished by The
Esquires.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
Sale Of Club Books
To Be Held October II

Books circulated by the Laytons-
ville-Gaithersburg Book Club will
be sold next Friday, October II at
$3.50 p. m. at the home of Mrs.
George Vault. y,... IN
Books for 1947-48 have been
purchased by Miss vashti Bartlett
and will be distributed to club
members following the auction.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
Contest Winner Is
Delmas Wood, Jr.

Delmas Wood, Jr., won the Sill
yer Medal Speech Contest held
Sunday evening, October 5, at the
Ashton Methodist Church, with the
recitation III Am An American =
The contest was held by the Lila
Florence Y. T. c. under the leadel
ship Of the State Director Of Speech
Contests, Mrs. II. C. Watkins.
Other contestants were Edith
Stackhouse, Doris Wright, Jean
Lethbridge and Grace johnson.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-10-09
Rockville WOman's Club
To Meet October 8

The Rockville woman's Club will
hold its first meeting of the sea-
yon on Thursday, October 0, at the
ome Of Mrs. William r. Talbot,
22 South Van Buren, Street. The
meeting will begin at-2 p. m. and
members Of the Clubs Executive
Board win serve as hostesses. Mrs.
Rose A. DawsonJ President, win
preside.