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Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15
BY BILL SCHOENTGEN
WNU Staff Writer

Out of the smoke-blurred rooms
during the recess before the third
roll call came the word: It was
Dewey-first again with the medi-
cine men.
From the very beginning Of the
COP convention in the sweltering
confines of Philadelphia's conven-
ton hall it was simple case of
Dewey against the field. The field
was composed of Taft, Stassen.
Vandenberg, Warren and Mac
Arthur. plus a scattering Of IA
vorite sons.
Despite some frenetic jockeying
for delegates by Dewey, Taft and
Stassen over the weekend pre-
ceding the convention. the big three
OF the COP started out on Mon
day with their pre-convention
alignments unchanged.
But by the time Gov. Dwight
Green of Illinois had finished with
his keynote address Monday night
1t was apparent that stop-Dewey
movement was struggling to get
under way. AS 1t turned out that
movement never. did get beyond
the struggling stage and Dewey re-
manned virtually the only one I'M
affected by it.
In retrospect, the convention by
that time already had assumed an
memorable course toward the
Dewey camp Second guessers
maintained that the whole affair
oozed along as if motivated by
some fundamental and changeless
law, although that was not fully
evident until the convention could
be viewed as a finished product
If there was fundamental law
It was compounded from series
of heterogeneous factors. political
and personal:
First of all there was the superbly
sunctioning Dewey machine, oper-
ating with almost 100 per cent eff
ficiency to corral votes.
Secondly, the Dewey opposition
was divided. Taft and Stasser,
poles apart In their political phil
osophy within the Republican
party, could not get together. Stas-
sen fatty refused deal and Taft
kept waiting for break that never
came. CALIFORNIA; Gov. Earl War
rem refused to have a hand in
stop-Dewey drive. insisted he was
running for the nomination and not
Just against Dewey. Vandenberg
added to the confusion by remaining
silent, noncommittal and even dis
interested.
No. s~n ~sRsnx.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15
WEEKLY. NEWS ANALYSIS
COP Convention Hands Unanimous Nomination to Dewey
In Display Of Harmony; Warren Second Choice on Ticket

EDITORS NOTE 49, When opinions
are expressed in these columns, they
are thoss of Western Newspaper Unions
news analysts and not necessarily OF
fhfs Newspaper.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15
Nomination

Actual climax of the convention
came when Sen. Edward Martin OF
PENNSYLVANIA renowned his favo-
rite SON candidacy and threw his
support, backed by about half the
members of Pennsylvania 70 dele
gates. to Dewey. That started the
blitzkrieg. From then on 1t was
Dewey and downhill all the way.
AS the crucial balloting began In
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09
Record Attendance At
P-TA Christmas Meet

acted as auctioneer and announced
winners of prizes, merchants and
business men who donated prizes
and all who contributed to the out
standing success Of this gala event.
A brief talk on the TB Christ
mas Seal Drive was given by
Henry Lerch, Washington lawyer
and resident Of the county. He re-
ported that 10000 people in the
county have had TB x-rays taken,
revealing 500 new cases of the dis
ease. He pointed out that there are
some 10000 residents who have
not yet been x-rayed. The TB AS
ISOLATION hopes eventually to own
its own portable x-ray machine so
that regular testing may be done.
Mrs. l.. II. Mattingly, chairman
Of the program committee, an
nounced plans for a series Of new
programs entitled "Know Your
School," 10 begin at the January
meeting.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09
Basketball Fans See
Thrilling Games Here

Those basketball fans who ven
tured out to see Rockville's OPEN
ing effort in the Eastern States
Basketball League last Saturday
night were well rewarded with one
Of the most thrilling games seen
in the local gym in many a year.
After the girls lost 21-14 deci-
sion to the Webb Aircraft team in
a slow game, the boys team took
a 46-45 contest from the Webb
Aircraft boys in a game which was
decided only after two three
minute overtime periods had been
played.
Leading the scoring for the
Stars in the game in which neither
team ever held more than three
point lead was the old reliable
Hank Giauque who tossed in six
field goals and five charity losses
for a total of seventeen points.
Also giving big Hank hand on
the blackboard and tossing in
eight and seven points respective
ly, were Bill Moulden and Dave
Carrasco. Completing the scoring
for Rockville were Jud Judkins
with six points, Guy Baker and
Bob Slater with three points each,
and Earl Shaw with two.
Martin, Doza and Lewis, with
eight, seven and six points respec-
lively, did all the scoring for the
Webb Aircraft girls as they took
a ELLA decision from the Starlets.
Joan Evans led the Rockville scor-
ing with eight points.
Sunday afternoons games were
not quite as close as the first
nights contest, but as far as the
girls weer concerned were on the
better side of the ledger.
Led by the hot-handed scoring
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09
Recently RemOdeled
KensingtOn Bank
Holds Opening

The Kensington Branch of
Farmers Banking and Trust Com
pany of Rockville held the formal
opening of it's recently remodeled
banking house last night (Wednes-
day. from 1880 to 10 P. M. The
bank has been enlarged in all de-
partments to accommodate the
growing demands of the public and
to better serve the community.
Prior to the opening, State and
County public officials and repre-
sentatives from New York, Balti-
more and Washington banks were
entertained at dinner at the Manor
Club, Norbeck.
Winship |. Green is vice-presi-
dent and branch manager. His
father, Richard F. Green, is presi-
dent of Farmers Banking and
Trust Co. in Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09
Funeral Services To
Be Held Today For
Frank Edwin Williams

Funeral services were to be held
at 2 p. M. today for Frank Edwin
Williams of Rockville, who died
at Union Memorial Hospital, Balti-
more, on Tuesday, December z.
1913. Services were TO be held
from the Presbyterian Church in
Rockville, with burial in Union
Cemetery.
Mr.. Williams has lived in Rock
vile since 1888 when he purchased
the RockmOnt Motor Company, q
Chevrolet and Buick agency there.
He was prominent in civic and
business affairs in the county.
The son Of the late Frank T..
and Mary Wallace Williams of
Brentwood Farms near Elkton, Mr..
Williams was a veteran Of World
War /, serving with the Both Divi-
sion attached TO the British in Bel
GUM. He was severely wounded
during the war.
He is survived by his wife, the
former Emily Blake Frazer Of
Elkton, and two children, Frank z.
Williams, Jr. and Alice Frazer
Williams.
Three brothers, Wallace, Fletch-
err, and Joseph Williams; two sis
ters, Mrs. Fred b. MARTENS and
Mrs. Harry d. Pratt also survive.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09
Charter Group Backs
Full Slate For Council

Seven candidates for Montgom-
cry County's first elected council
were unanimously endorsed Tues
day by the approximately $50 per-
sons attending the Victory Din
neg" Of the Montgomery County
Charter, Committee held at Indian
Spring Country Club. fRumors of
a revolt within the charter organi-
cation which had the press agog
failed to materialize at the ban
quot, at which James V. Bennett
was master of ceremonies.
Besides the charter endorsed
candidates there are now three
running independently. Candidates
have until midnight Monday to
qualify for the special election
scheduled for January 6 in which
seven are to be elected.
The charter nominees are P. G..
Lyon, Brinklow; Augustus r..
Selby, Germantown; Thomas C..
Kelley, Jamestown; Mrs. Doro-
thy S. Himstead, Chevy Chase; J..
Douglas Bradshaw, Takoma Park;
and at large, Frederick P. Lee,
Bethesda, and Dr.. Lewis Merriam.
Running independently are Mrs.
Alma Opal, Takoma Park; Charles
X. Davies, Jr., GaithersbuFg and
Bethesda attorney; Romeo w.
Horad, Silver Spring Negro law
yer.
Persistent reports indicate that
effort might yet be made to enter
another independent candidate
from Silver Spring. This commun-
lty is not represented in the char
ter nominations although it is the
largest in the county.
Allen H. Gardner, chairman of
the nominating committee for the
charter organization, commented
on the criticism that none of the
charter candidates lived in Silver
Spring. He noted that two, Mr..
Bradshaw and DR.. Merriam, live
within the boundaries of the 9Th
Council District, which includes
Silver Spring, and expressed con-
fidence that both would be con-
cerned about the interests of the
large suburban community. "There
IS no reason why other groups
should not nominate other persons
Tor every post on the council"
said Mr.. Gardner. eve of the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09
MilO's Annual
Xmas Matinee
Friday, Dec. II

Sidney Lust's Milo Theater. in
Rockville, will present its annual
toy and canned food matinee Fri
day afternoon, December II, start
ing at $3.50 P. M.
The feature film for the occas-
sion will be "Wild Bill Hickok,
starring Bruce Cabot in thrilling
epic of the old west. There also
will be color cartoons.
The only admittance charge will
be toy or canned food, which will
be collected at the door. These
articles will be distributed to needy
families around Christmas time.
Sponsoring organizations are
the Rockville Rotary Club, Radio
Station WMAL and Sidney Lust
Theaters.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09

9of Joan Evans and Happy Slater
who Clipped in with fourteen and
twelve points respectively, the
Starlets smothered the Lyle's
Florist girls by a 1929 count de-
spite the valiant efforts of Lewis
of the Alexandria sextet who was
high for the game with fifteen
points.
Baker and Judkins led the Stars
scoring in the second afternoon
game with twelve points each as
they easily defeated the Lyle's
Florists boys 1890. Davis led the
Lyle's team with eight points.
Next weekend will find both
teams travelling to Waynesboro,
Pa, on Saturday night and play
ing at home Sunday afternoon
against teams to be named later.
Also on the girls schedule this
week will be a benefit game be-
tween the Starlets and the Waves
at Walter Reed Hospital on Fri
day night.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09
Mrs. Kingdoms Pupils
Are Featured In 4.
A Sunday Recital

Twenty-eix piano pupils Of Mrs.
Helen II Kingdon, Rockville, were
featured in recital given on Sun
day afternoon in the Music Room
Of the High School.
Four pupils in different grades
received awards CAROLYN Mobley,
Derwood: Patsy WRIGHT, Pooles-
vile; Deborah Anne Tyler. Rock
vile; Gordon Hone Rockville. Bar
bara Coleman Of Derwood won an
award for attendance Carolyn
Mobley has completed five years
of music in three years. She play
ed the Warsaw Concerto at the re-
cital which was attended by about
200 people.
Patsy Shaw, who merited honor
able mention, played Chopin's Min
ute Waltz.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09

Nominating Committee would well
come it." He also observed that
over period of 10 or Is years the
voters of the Silver Spring area
had not elected resident of Silver
Spring to the old Board of County
Commissioners.
During the business session
which was conducted by Col. Nor
man B. Ames, committee presi-
dent, the treasurer reported the
charter campaign expenses
amounted to $4,000. Finance COM
mittee report stated that $4,000 is
needed by January Is to defray
expenses connected with the Janu-
airy 6 council election and a slight
deficit in the campaign expenses.
Gerald d. Morgan, Legal Com
mittee chairman, reported on the
Civil Service Commission ruling
of Monday that Federal workers
could not, under the Hatch Act,
become council candidates or work
for the election of any candidate.
The committee elected six direct
ors. They are P. Y. X. Howat, Ed
ward l.. Stock, Frederic P. Lee,
Thomas c. Kelley, William Dahl
and James V. Bennett.
Several precinct captains and
other workers were given recogni-
ton for the work during the fall
election campaign. Mrs. Stella
Werner, radio commentator and
former executive secretary to the
charter committee, was presented
with a "walkie-talkie." as it
real?", she asked, and was assured
that it was.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09

A record crowd of over $50 par
ents, teachers and children enjoyed
a program of Christmas music at
the December meeting Of the Rock
vile Elementary P-TA held Tues
day evening, in the High School
gymnasium. Mrs. Fred Meagher,
soprano soloist sang several car
o's, accompanied at the piano by
Mrs. Walter Taylor.
A GLORIOUS composed Of pupils
from the fifth and sixth grades
was heard in several Christmas
songs, with the audience joining
in on a number Of them.
During the short business ses-
sion Mrs. Melvin Reese, chairman
Of the Ways and Means Commit
tee, announced that grand total
Of $918.61 net profit was made at
the Fall Festival and Bazaar held
last week and attended by 1888
people. She thanked members Of
her committee, Sam Dawson who
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09
30 Children
Are Confirmed
AT 81. Martins

On Sunday morning at St. Mar
tins Church the Archbishop of
Washington, Patrick A. O'Boyle.
administered the sacrament of con-
firmation to 80 children from St.
Martins Church. St. Rose, Clop-
pers, and st. Mary's at Barnes
vile. Following the ceremony the
Archbishop spoke a few words to
the children.
Guests of Father Paul E. Meyer
at the service were Father Joseph
Kennedy of Forest Glen, Father
Phillip Brown of GAINESVILLE, Fa-
Their Maurice King of GAINESVILLE
who gave the sermon, Father Vic
tor Dowgiallo, Greenbelt, Nd, Fa-
Their Jennings Clark, Anacostia.
D. c., Father Gregory Echle of
Rockville and Father Walter
Schmitz of the Sultician Seminary.
Brooxland, D. c., who was master
of ceremonies. The altar was beau
tifully decorated and the attend
ance was very large.
Following the confirmation the
Archbishop received the parish
toner's in the rectory.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09
w. Reuben Humphrey
Funeral Director
In Rockville Dies

William Reuben Humphrey, 63,
Bethesda and Rockville funeral di-
rector, died Sunday night, Deem
Der 5, in Suburban Hospital, Be-
thesda.
Mr.. Humphrey had been in poor
health for several years, and his
condition became serious when he
suffered a stroke about four weeks
ago. He had been in the hospital
only two days.
A native of Rockville, he became
the third generation of his family
to engage in the business which
now bears his name. He was di-
recting funerals at the age of ID.
Mr.. Humphrey attended Mont
gomery County schools. He was a
past president of the Maryland
State Funeral Directors Associa-
ton and was a member of the Ma
tional Selective Morticians and
National Funeral Directors Asso-
citation. He belonged to the Column
bia Country Club and formerly the
Rockville Rotary Club. He was a
member of the Rockville Methodist
Church.
The funeral, which was one of
the largest held in Rockville, was
attended by the President of the
Maryland State Funeral Directors
Association and a number of its
members who, with about 35 or 40
Montgomery County police, were
honorary pallbearers and formed
a guard of honor.
Mr.. Humphrey is survived by
his widow, Mrs. Irene Humphrey /;
a son, Robert A. Humphrey, Be-
thesda, who was in business with
him, and a brother, Warner E.
Humphrey, operator of a funeral
home at Silver Spring.
Five sisters also survive. They
are Mrs. Guy Hicks and Miss
Charlotte Humphrey of Rockville;
Mrs. Helen Weldon and Mrs.
Mary Cutting of Washington, and
Mrs. Amy Cults, Chevy Chase.
Funeral services were conducted
at IL A. M. yesterday (Wednes-
day., at the home, 300 West Mont
gomery Avenue, Rockville. Burial
was in Rockville Union Cemetery.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09

Rockcrest, too, has caught
the Christmas spirit and a
beautiful Is foot Norway
Spruce has been decorated
and lighted with 1875 bulbs Of
various colors. The living
Christmas tree which was do
mated by A. GUIDE and Sons is
planted on the triangle at
Lewis and Gail Avenues,
where a ceremony will be held
Saturday evening at 8.
Homes and business houses in
the Rockville area will be deco
rated later in competitions an
nounced this week. According to
Clifton Veirs, president of the
Chamber of Commerce, awards of
$25, SIS and $40 will be offered in
the contest of homes. A progress
sive plaque will be awarded the.
business house for the decorations
which offer the most improvement
to the surroundings. In short, the
plainest store in town will have
the same chance of winning as a
more modern store if the decora-
lions improve the place to that
extent.
The home decorations contest Is
being sponsored by the Rockville
Garden Club under direction of
Mrs. Jennings Bailey, Jr., presi-
dent. Five judges will be named
later. Judging will be done on De-
cember 81 and the results an
nounced at the celebration on the
22nd.
The committee emphasizes the
fact that artistic values will be
given first NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ness OF design-not the amount of
money spent will count first IN
both competitions.
Merchants report accelerated
sales as they distribute the cou-
pons which give customers oppor-
tunity to share the more than
$1,000 in prizes to be awarded.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09

county since 1927. He is vice-presi-
dent of the Gaithersburg Volun-
teer Fire Department and Town
Solicitor for Gaithersburg.
Mr.. Davies said he had been
suggested to the charter commit
tees nominating group, and when
he was not among those chosen,
friends urged him to run as an in
dependent.
In statement to the SENTINEL
Yesterday, Mr.. Davies said he had
been designated as a precinct cap
tain for District 9, precinct 2. for
the charter, had worked for char
ter in his territory for some time
and had been an advocate of it all
along. He stated that he is heart
lily in favor of it. He is Demo-
crat.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09
Donation Day
Leaves Pantry
Well Stocked

About ECO persons attended the
annual Donation Day tea held Sat
urday, December A, at Montgom-
cry County General Hospital. The
guests left a well-stocked pantry
as well as good sum in cash and
some gifts of linen.
Mrs. William John Thomas,
treasurer, reports that 81 ,298.36 in
cash was received and more is ex-
pected to "dribble" in.
Mrs. Clarence Gi'oin's report on
canned fruits and vegetables shows
1,019 quarts of fruits and vege-
tables, 179 glasses of jelly, 1,159
tin cans of fruits, vegetables
Juices, ETC., were turned in. This
is not the total amount as more
canned goods has been turned in
since this figure was reported, and
more is still expected.
The report on fresh fruit and
vegetables and other produce, by
Mrs. Leonard C. Burns. shows Q
pounds dried fruit, pounds dried
beans, 40 pounds lard, II dozen
eggs, 81 pounds sugar, Q packages
cereal, So packages jello and pud-
dings, IL packages macaroni, Y
bushel apples, Az bushel potatoes,
5 pounds flour, 16 cakes SOAP, IL
pounds cocoa, etc.
Mrs. Thomas Ladson reports
that 251 articles Of linen were con-
tributed. Quite a large amount Of
these were diapers, but also in
cluded we're blankets, baby clothes,
mems nightshirts, and other arti-
cles.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09
Republican Women
Plan Silver Tea
Sunday Afternoon

The Federation of Republican
Women of Montgomery County,
with which the Women's Republi-
can Club was recently combined,
has scheduled Silver Tea Sunday,
December 18th. according to an
nouncement made by Mrs. Wilton
Wallace, President of the aug
mepted group. The Tea, which is
an annual event, will be held at the
home of Mrs. Walter c. Clarke
Of Silver Spring. All Republicans
and their friends are invited.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09
Record Dance
The Bounce"
Here Friday

Introducing the basketball sea-
son, the Richard Montgomery
cheerleaders, with their usual vim
and vigor, will act as hostesses at
a record dance. the Basketball
Bounce" Friday night, December
10.
With gay decorations and live
ly music, the Bounce" should
afford plenty of entertainment to
spectators and participants.
Proceeds are to be used to pur-
chase outfits for the cheerleaders,
who are urging one hundred per
cent attendance.
The Bounce" starts at and
ends at 1870.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09
West Montgomery Citizens
Hear Talks By Delegates

The December meeting of the
West Montgomery County Citizens
Association was held on Nc , lay
December 6, at the Darnestown
Elementary School.
The program was presented by
the Montgomery County delega-
zion to the Maryland General AS
sembly. Speakers were Senator
Roy Tasco Davis and Delegate De-
Witt HYDE. Senator Davis outlined
the legislation which would come
up at the next session of the Mary
land General Assembly and en-
phasized the Importance of the
proposed bill to establish alcoholic
clinics throughout the State of
Maryland; bill to provide for com
pulsory inspection of motor vehi-
cles at State-owned and State
operated inspection stations; bill
TO increase the grant from the
State to the Counties for school
construction purposes; declaration
of intentions bill and others.
Senator Davis indicated that as
usual there would be legislation
involving fish and oysters.
Delegate Hyde discussed the
procedure involved in securing the
enactment of legislation at the
Maryland General Assembly. He
informed the group that DR.. Hor-
ace Flack, the legislative council,
is available to draft bills for intro
duction and he discussed the
change which the adoption of
charter would make in the matter
of securing local legislation.
President Thomas C. Kelley an
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09
Bible Display

A big Bible display has been
planned by the Baptist Church,
Rockville, on Sunday, which is
Universal Bible Sunday. Any who
have Bibles with history, antiqu-
ity, of different languages, or war
veterans with Bibles used by them,
eAre asked to display them. Com
plete Bibles or portions, in APP
proximatelys50 languages and dia-
lects, will be displayed. The Rev.
William B. Adams, pastor of the
church.. will speak on "The Open
Bible, the Foundation of the Amer
lean Republic"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09
Buy In Rockville

Buy in your home town
where parking troubles are few
-pickpockets fewer and prac-
tically every store is offering
special bargains. Business
places participating in the DE
cember in Rockville" program
are distributing coupons which
will entitle the holder to share
in the more than $1,000 in
prizes which will be distributed
by Santa Claus when he ar
rives in town on December %.
His arrival will climax the big
celebration on the Courthouse
lawn.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09

, bounced the appointment of the
following committee chairmen:
Program committee, Mrs. Mar
shall B. Dierssen; legislative and
legal action committee, Wilbert
McInerney; committee on roads,
streets and bridges, James E,
Douglas; the schools committee,
Mrs. Julian S. Stein, Jr.; member
ship committee, Mrs. Washington
I. Cleveland, with Mrs. Randall H.
Hagner, co-chairman for the Glen
area, and Mrs. Thomas c. Kelley,
co-chairman for the Jamestown
area; publicity committee, Mrs.
Continued on Page 81
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-12-09
Clarksburg All

The Girls All Club of Clarks-
burg met at the home of Sylvia
Lancaster on December with
eight girls present. Barbara Marts
and the hostess gave demonstra-
ton on fudge making. The Novem-
Der meeting was held at the home
of Kathryn Thompson.