Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-04-17
THE NEWS
FROM
Here And There

AS we SO W press Vic IL u'y
old Nationwide telephone strike
seems no nearer a settlement, de-
spite an appeal from Secretary
of Labor Schwellenbach to the
American public to demand" an
end to the strike after his own
peace proposal was rejected by
both sides. Rockville's dial system
provided some calls for the SEN
tinel but few incoming calls from
other exchanges were received.
The four-faced town clock, which
occupies a strategic place in the
center of the street in front OF
the courthouse, has been set in
running condition by William
Green, local jeweler whose place
of business is just opposite. Mr..
Green did the work at no cost to
the town save for the repair parts
needed, and has agreed to become
o'clock custodian"
=, Reservations for the opening
night dinner at Normandy Farm
tomorrow night are nearing the
close out stage. The famous rural
restaurant, owned by Marjory
Hendricks will be open daily after
April 1S from noon to 10 T. M.
The big rambling Inn has been
closed four years. 1t was in June
1943 that Miss Hendricks was ac-
cepted for overseas duty with the
American Red Cross. Since March
Is the inn has been completely
renovated. The dining room has
been redecorated Under the super
sision of Miss Genevieve Hend-
ricks, the owners sister who is a
well known decorator.
1t. Joseph B. Nolte has beer
appointed to the committee to ar
rang pistol match sponsored by
the Maryland Police Asso. July 1c
on the range at Sparrows Point.
A telegram from publicity de-
partment arranging a Hawaiian
NIGHT at Lisner Auditorium April
26th for nenefit of George Wash
ington Hospital, states, Thomas
Mott Of Sandy Spring was once
Z gentleman in waiting" to queen
Of Hawaiian Islands. He is a pa
tron of the benefit. Mr.. Mott is
Master of Fox Hounds for the
Redland Hunt.
At an executive session follow
ing the regular meeting of the
county commissioners on Tuesday
the position of Mrs. Lillian A.
Dawson, administrative assistant
to 10 V. Morgan, civic service COM
mission for the county, was abo-
lished. Mr.. Johns, president of the
board was not present, nor was
Commissioner Charles Jamison.
Mrs. Dawson has been employed
in the office since it was organized
in October, 1915 and helped set it
up. The only other employee of
the office is Miss Dorothy Var
rington, clerk.
PORTRAIT of a Montgomery
County Teacher" will be dramatic
: ed over station WBBC on Wednes-
ay,s April 90 at 6 P. M. under
: ne aupices of county council OF
P.-T.A. and the Education Asso-
citation.
At a conference of the county
commissioners, the school board
and the press held Monday, Com
missioner Wesley I. Sauter sug-
gested the use of standard school
building plans to save architects
and other fees.
University of Maryland is 60
ing to hold football an" Day on
Saturday, April sN6, it has been
announced by Jim Tatum, head
grid mentor and athletic director.
Letters have been sent to as many
IN" men as possiblet but those
who are not contacted directly are
urged to join the party.
Rockville Woman's ClAb, at
meeting, at the home of Mss. Ran
'.dolph Talbot announced, pl. ans for
- benefit movie to be presented
May 23rd. Mrs. Washington Gle
veland is in charge.
The Bethesda Chamber of Conf
merce invites the residents of THU
area to attend the Bethesda :.
Chevy Chase Cherry Blossom Fes- !
tival Saturday, April 10. Beginning
at 1900 Noon cars will be routed
through Kenwood, world-famed for
its three miles of beautiful cherry
trees lining the streets in delight
1ul home surroundings.
The Montgomery County Pomona
Orange will meet at Burtonsville,
April "a. Supper will be served
at 8 O'Clock. Business meeting at
3. Lecture will include a short plav