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Evening star., 1948-02-20
Portngese ENJOY to Be Host;
Parties at Dutcb Embassy
By Katharine M. Brooks

Diplomats leading the of parties yesterday
from the Portuguese Ambassador
Saturday
he has until the Embassy is in readiness
Evening star., 1948-05-13
|Takoma Park Chambe
Told Eastern Avenue
Extension Is Far Off

Extension OF Eastern avenue
through Takoma Park and beyond
is "still long way of" Representa-
tive Beall. Republican, of Maryland
and William Heath of the District
Highway Department told members
i of the Takoma Park Chamber OF
Commerce last night.
Completion of the highway in
wolves large expenditures and is
dependent on the outcome of the
traffic study now under way, Mr.
Heath said.
Final figures of the, survey may
indicate other routes generally par
alleling the present route would
better serve the motoring public, -
Mr.. Heath continued. although
Eastern avenue, if extended. would
undoubtedly serve residents from
the entire area"
At present the highway stops at
Willow ave-, jumps two blocks to
Cedar avenues and runs to Piney
Branch road. Completion of the
two blocks had been sought by the
chamber when 1t asked the Streets
and Highways Committee of the
House District Committee to insti-
tute condemnation proceedings to
complete the project.
Representative Beall and Mr..
Heath, both guests of the business
men at the dinner meeting at
Nelson's Restaurant, reviewed the
over all traffic problems of Metro
politan Washington.
Evening star., 1948-05-13
Emergency Measures
For Assembly Studied
By Maryland Council
BY the Associated Press


BALTIMORE, May 13,-The Leg
islative Council met today to con-
slider numerous local bills of "emer-
gency nature" which may be sub
mitted at the special session of the
General Assembly starting May Is.
The council also will meet next
Wednesday or Thursday to complete
action on the bills so those approved
may be- printed before the session.
Gov. Lane issued the call for the
extraordinary session primarily to
appropriate funds to cover cost-of-
living wage increases for State
employees.
The councils Budget and Finance
Committee approved II special ses-
sion bills yesterday, including one to
permit transfer of up to $4,000, 900
annually from State roads construc-
ton funds to maintenance funds.
Robert M. Reindollar, chairman
Evening star., 1948-05-13

Of the State Roads Commission, ex-
planned at yesterdays meeting that
road repair and upkeep funds are
made up by law Of so per cent of
motor vehicle revenues. Those rev.
enues have been insufficient this
year, he said.
He advocated amendment of the
law to permit transfer Of roadbuild-
ing funds to the maintenance fund.
One-half Of Maryland gasoline tax
receipts are earmarked at present for
road construction.
Evening star., 1948-05-13
Tank Knocks Cor Around

GERING, Nebr. Hp.-A parade
here, featuring an M-26 tank, was
impressive. But no one was more
impressed with the military might
on display than O. N. Flaten. The
tank maneuvered too close to Mr.
Flaten's car. The caterpillar treads
hooked the back bumper, hoisted
the car feet in the air and bounced
1t off another car. Damage to the
automobile was estimated at 500.
The tank wasn't damaged.
Evening star., 1948-05-13

Ottawa, the Canadian capital,
didn't become Ottawa until 1854; be-
fore that it was known as Bytown,
after a British colonel, John BY.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11

What the Montgomery County
delegation considers important
legislation to come before the next
session of the General Assembly
and the support program of the
League of Women Voters of Mont
gomery County will be presented
at the legislative meeting of the
League to be held at y P. NJ,
Friday, November 10, at Marvin
Memorial Methodist Church, Coles
vile and Old Bladensburg Road.
Anders Lofstrand, Jr., chairman
of the delegation, will speak on
the organization and function of
the Legislative Council of the
General Assembly.
All members Of the delegation
will be present to hear committee
chairmen report on legislation in
which the League is interested in
the fields of health, welfare, edu-
cation, Libraries and local govern
ment.
Mrs. Howard Kline will report
on the need for additional funds
to carry on the medical care pro
gram Of the state of Maryland,
and Mrs. Robert Angle will speak
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
Parties Speak On Charter
COP. Will Pick
Candidates For
County Council

Montgomery County Republicans
will select candidates for the Char
ter Council but they have not yet
decided whether to join with the
charter nominating committee or
select their own slate, Chairman
Walter w. Dawson of the Republi-
can State Central Committee said
Tuesday.
The following statement was
issued by Mr.. Dawson after a
meeting of the State Central Com
mittee in Silver Spring early this
week:
"The Republican State Central
Committee met in executive ses-
sion to discuss possible candidates
for the county council since the
adoption of charter form of gov
eminent in Montgomery County.
The Charter movement was insti-
gated in the county for the purpose
of eliminating a political boss and
a self-perpetuating political ma
chine. In 1916, the Democratic
Party fought the charter move
ment. On the other hand, the Re-
publicans believed that the people
of Montgomery County were en-
titled to choose their own form of
government.
Continued on Page 81
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
Husbands Entertained
At Dinner Saturday
By HOmemakers Council

The Brookeville Farm Tea
House was the scene of a merry
gathering on Saturday evening,
November 9th, when the members
of the County Council of Home
makers Clubs entertained their
husband at dinner.
Mrs. Irwin Rimel, President of
Homewood Club ii, was in charge
of arrangements. The table was
festive with yellow gourds and
clusters of dried mexican corn.
Sprays of Hemlock ran the length
of the tables. Yellow candles added
to the charm of the table arrange
ment.
Mrs. Wilton O'Callaghan made
corsages of button size chrysan-
themums for the ladies and bouton-
nieres for the men.
Mrs. Andrew Thompson, Vice
President, presided in the absence
of Mrs. Howard Smith, President.
The Toast mistress, who kept the
party in gay spirits, was Mrs. C.
M. Upton.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11

crime of which they are
aware. Judge Prescott said
the county police force cal
though competent, is not as
large as the number of off
GERS found in one precinct in
a city the size of Washington.
Gambling, vice, and the COM
mission of crime cannot go on
unless some members of So
ciety know about it. If grand
jurors will perform their du-
ties we can help remove it
and keep Montgomery Clean"
The charge followed by two
days countrywide raid on gam
bling establishments in which IA
persons were arrested. The raid
ing party was led by Police Chief
Charles M. Orme. Also participate
ing were Inspector James S. Nc
Auliffe, chief of detectives, and
Capt. Joseph Nolte, in charge of
the Silver Spring police station.
Two Of the accused are cab driv-
ers, picked up in Silver Spring
and charged with accepting horse
racing bets. Four business places
in the Silver Spring area where
gambling tables had been set up,
lotteries operated, and horse rae
ing bets accepted, were raided. At
the Blue Moon Tavern on Route
240 about three miles north OF
Rockville two men were charged
with gaming. They were Donald
E. Nicholson, 20, Boyds, and
George w. Holland, 40, German
town.
States Attorney Walter w.
Dawson said about 10 cases. would
be presented to the grand jury, Of
which Frederic L. Thomas, Sandy
Spring, is foreman.
Other members of the jury are:
James A. Mustard, Jr., Adolph A.
Guide, Jr., Charles X. Bodmer, AL
vim L. Luttrell, Reginald B. Look
err, Willie l.. Burdette, Stanley M.
Brown, Katherine H. Phillips
Alexander, Emory w. Jordan,
Paul W. Stafford, J.. Sterling Bow
man, Lucille B. Etchison, Albert
L. Gloyd, Lucille F. Bailey, George
b. Allnutt, Thelma B. Post, Alvie
A. Monkey Charles H. Smoot,
Florence s. Mickle, Richard w.
Janney and Helen. j. Bissett.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
Prisoners In
Rockville Jail
Break, Caught

Three prisoners awaiting trial in
the Rockville Jail escaped early
Friday evening, but Is minutes
after the attempted break was dis
covered were recaptured by Mont
gomery County Police under dir
ection of Lieut.. Marion B. Bayhoff.
The escapes were caught on the
roof of the courthouse, in which the
Jail is located on the fourth floor.
The prisoners were Paul r. Dun
agan, 20, Glen Echo Heights;
Junior Brown Shahan, %, Wash
ington, both held for housebreak-
ing and larceny; and Thomas S.
Carter, q, Montrose, charged with
larceny
Warden Joseph Moxley was first
sorised of the escape by a trusty
at the Jail, who got his informa-
ton from a cellmate of the es-
capees. Mr.. Monkey notified the
police who surrounded the court
house and directed floodlights
aloft, exposing the men on the
roof. They were brought down fire
company ladders to the street.
The three prisoners had broken
a strap-iron hinge from a double
deck cell bed and with it's aid
broke the metal door to the cell
block. A broken portion Of the
door was used to provide leverage
sufficient to break the bars Of an
outside window.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
Veteran Takes
Life At Home
In Rockville

Funeral services for Jackson
Gibbs, 29-year-old Rockville vet
eran, who shot and killed himself
in his home early Tuesday morn
ing, will be held on Friday, No
vember IL. The services will be
conducted at the Lee Funeral
Home in Washington with inter
ment in Arlington National Gene
terry.
Mr.. Gibbs, who is survived by
his wife, Frances Gibbs, and twin
sons, Jack and Ronnie, made good
his threat to shoot himself shortly
before his wife returned from
work. His father had notified
Montgomery County Police of his
sons threat to take his life. After
talking with the man police felt
that he would not follow through
with the plan. However, at about
2 A. NJ. he fired the shot which
ended his life.
Mr.. Gibbs, a former guard at
Carderock Test Basin, had been in
i'll health since he was severely
injured during the North African
invasion, relatives said.
Besides his wife and two chill
dren, he is survived by his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert H,
Gibbs of Washington.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
Women Voters To Discuss
LEGISLATION And Charter

ION behalf of the social welfare
committee. Mrs. G. Beale Bloomer
will discuss needs for state aid for
school construction and Mrs. DON
aid Bliss will present problems re-
lating to libraries. Mrs. Philir
Woods will speak for the Takoms
Park area study group on ques-
tions of local government. A sum-
mary of the effect of the adoption
of charter government on COUNTY
Legislation will be given by Mrs
Ralph Himstead, chairman of gov
eminent structure and operation
In addition to Mr.. Lofstrand
members of the delegation to be
present to advise with the League
on the legislation desired are Sen
ator Roy Tasco Davis, Mrs. Leone
Rush, Duncan Clark, Dewitt Hyde
Julian King and John r. Reeves
The program, which will follow
luncheon, will begin at one o'clock
Reservations may be made by call
ing Mrs. William B. Murphy, Wis
consin 8549, or Mrs. Will Allen,
Wisconsin 1142, before noon on
Wednesday, November II. Both
the luncheon and meeting are open
to the public.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
Democrats Want
Charter Unit To
Propose Council

The Democratic State Central
Committee for Montgomery Coun-
ty has placed on the Charter Com
mittee full responsibility for nomi-
mating or endorsing candidates to
the seven-member County Council.
The groups decision was made at
a meeting Tuesday in the Rock
vile office of its chairman, J.
Bond Smith.
Mr.. Smith made it clear in a
statement issued in a letter to
Allen H. Gardner, chairman of the
nominating committee for the
Charter, that his committee has
decided to refrain from making
any official recommendations for
candidates for the Council.
The statement, in full, reads as
follows:
"This Committee received your
letter of October 10 advising us
that if Charter was adopted the
Montgomery County Charter Com
mittee will support and actively
campaign for a slate of seven can
didates for the County Council"
1t seems most appropriate to
US that the Charter Committee
now assume that responsibility.
1t is our further view that GER
tainly as to the first term of the
new County Council this respon-
sibility should remain the sole re-
sponsibility of the Montgomery
County Charter Committee. We
therefore regard it as inappropri-
ate for the Democratic State Gen.
trail Committee to recommend can
didates to your nominating COM
mittee as requested by you. For
the same reason the Democratic
State Central Committee will like
wise refrain from nominating any
candidates or any slate of candi-
dates for the Council.
Continued on Page 81
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
Civic ASS n
To Hear Talk
On Charter

they'll cut your throat while
you're looking at them," declared
John R. Reeves of the Montgomery
County delegation to the Maryland
House of Delegates recently in a
reference to opposition legislators
while addressing the Rockville
Civic Association on the Charter
question.
Rockville citizens will have the
opportunity to learn more of the
inner workings of the legislature
when Anders Lofstrand, Jr.,
chairman of the county delegation,
speaks before the regular Novem-
Der meeting of the Association at
8 P. NJ. Friday, November 10 in
the Board of Education building.
Mr.. Lofstrand will discuss how
legislation affecting Montgomery
County is originated, steps before
passage, what the individual citi-
zen can do, and how the recently
voted charter form of county gov
eminent will affect Annapolis
legislation.
The coming meeting of the
Rockville Civic Association is, as
always, open to all interested citi-
zens. With a view to stimulating
public thinking and exchange of
ideas on possible needs for legis-
lation, the Civic Association in
vites all citizens to attend and to
submit their ideas. The Associa-
ton will then transmit all sug-
gestions for legislation to be con-
sidered by the 1949 Assembly,
whether or not endorsed by the
Association. to the Montgomery
County delegation in accordance
with the delegations recent re-
quest for such suggestions.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
Mrs. John Engle
New Librarian
At Gaithersburg

The Gaithersburg Free Public
Library has been fortunate in
securing the services of Mrs. John
Engle as Librarian. Located in the
Town Council room of the Fire
house, the Library is becoming in
creasingly popular with all ages in
the town. A large number of new
books have been added to it's
shelves and number Of people
have joined the list of borrowers.
The library has now added an
other service for the Town. If
there are any books citizens of the
locality desire to own, they may be
purchased through the Librarian.
IT is not necessary to be borrow
err to use this service. Merely drop
into the library during hours it is
open, leave your order and pay for
the book when it comes.
If the people Of the town feel
that certain additions would i'm
prove the library, their sugges-
tons are more than welcome.
Any one not acquainted with
the library and the services it can
render is urged to stop in, look
over the books and MAKE the ac-
ouaintance Of the librarian who is
only too willing to serve you.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
G.. ID. Armstrong Co.
Guessing" Contest
To Close Saturday

All "guesses" in the contest be-
ing held by G. D. Armstrong Co.,
Inc, involving the number of lin
ear feet of ply cord in 1898
'our-ply Goodyear tractor tire,
must be in by the close of business
on Saturday, November 10.
Guesses are being received at
G. D. Armstrong Co., Inc, Lay
louisville; E. G. Armstrong, Olney;
uobbs Service Station, Dayton; B.
VI. Woodfield e. Son, Damascus;
Jarlin Supply Co., Boyds; Spen-
,erville Supply Co.
Persons guessing the nearest to
he actual number of linear feet
n the tire will receive, first prize,
me 1898 tractor tire; End prize,
100 gallons of Betholine Gasoline;
lrd prize one front tractor tire.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
Clifton Veirs
To Aid In Xmas
Seal Sale Here

To facilitate the participation of
business firms in the Christmas
Seal Sale, DR.. Norman C. Shoe
maker, Chairman, has announced
appointment of Clifton Veirs, Jr.
as Chairman of the Business Solic-
-itation Unit for Rockville.
In accepting the appointment,
Mr.. Veirs said, 81 am fully cogni-
zant of the importance of the
Christmas Seal Sale in the cam
ipaign against tuberculosis in
Montgomery County"
Mr.. Veirs announced that Louis
Leimbach and James Price will
help him in reaching all business
places during the week of Novem-
Der Is, as a part of the Christmas
Seal Sale. Firms in Rockville will
be asked to purchase bonds of var
ious denominations, certifying
their interest and participation in
The Seal Sale.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
Poolesville To
Hold Comm nifty
Fair Next Week

The annual Poolesville Commun-
ity Fair will be held on November
18. 1t is sponsored by the FLA
and FILA. Cash prizes and ribbons
will be awarded by both organiza-
tions.
Chairmen in charge of House
hold Arts Department exhibits
are: vegetables, Gladys Catron;
fruits, Mary Alice Donaldson;
meats, Louis Philips; spreads,
jeanne Hubble; jams, Frances
Cue; preserves, Virginia Fowler;
marmalades, Joyce Hoffacker;
baking, cakes, Betty Warfield;
cookies, Inez Conrad; breads, Anna
Allnutt; hobbies, Geraldine Fitz-
water; clothing, Peggy Baughman;
needlework, Helen Cregger; en-
broidery, African Norris; quilts,
Charlotte Stevens; country store,
Jacki Carpenter; knitting, Eloise
Hubble. Barbara Knill is in charge
of the entry desk.
Future Farmer chairmen are
corn, Dick Morningstar; grain
and hay, Charles Cooley; fruits
and vegetables, John Ricketts,;
poultry, Doyle Lewis; pets, John
Fyffe.
Judges for entries are as fol-
low: corn, R. D. Boyce; fruits and
vegetables, A. F. Vierheller; Poul-
try, Wade Rice; pets, the Rev.
C. A. Michael.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
Barn Near Damascus
Is DESTROYED By Fire

A fire on Sunday destroyed a
barn on a farm near Damascus
owned by Chester M. Leishear.
Loss, including equipment housed
in the barn, was estimated by fire
men at $4,000.
Responding to the blaze which
was discovered shortly after IL
A. M. were the Gaithersburg :
Washington Grove, Damascus, and
Hyattstown Volunteer Fire De-
partments.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
Mrs. BarnsIey To Head
Hospital Women's Board

At an election Of officers held
Monday at Sandy Spring, Mrs.
James W. Barnsley was named
president Of the Women's Board Of
the Montgomery County General
Hospital at Olney succeeding Mrs.
Henry DeCoursey Adams.
Net proceeds amounting TO
S5,318.S2 from the Hospital Annual
Benefit held last July 9th were
reported by Mrs. William John
Thomas, treasurer Included in this
total is 81 ,550.49 realized from the
hospital pamphlet published in
July.
Plans were made for The annual
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
Important Meeting

All members of the Rockville
Chamber of Commerce, as well
as all business men of the town
are urged to attend the Cham
ber's regular meeting to be
held Monday, November Is at 8
P. M. in the Firehouse. Addi-
tional plans for the Christmas
Lane, and Community tree will
be discussed and a special an
nouncement concerning this will
be made at this time. Be pre-
sent to hear this extra special
idea presented!
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
Movie To Be Shown
At Gaithersburg P-TA
Meeting On Monday

The program at the regular
meeting of the Gaithersburg P-TA,
to be held Monday evening, No
vember Is, will center around a
movie entitled "The Emotional
Needs of the Child" Mrs. Herman
Wilson will lead the discussion on
the film.
Barbara Bent, a high school
student, will play Greig's "Noc-
turne," one of the numbers in
Guided in recital which she will
give in Washington on Saturday.
An explanation of the proposed
bill for TIE change in the ELECTION
of the county School Board mem
bers will be given.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
st. Mary's Pastor
To Return Home
Soon From HOSnital

Father Gilbert Ham, pastor of
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Rock
vile, is a patient at Georgetown
Hospital where he recently under
went an operation.
He has made a rapid recovery
and is expected to return home in
a few days.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11

Donation Day Tea TO be given at
the Nurses Home on Saturday,
December 4th.
Mrs. Eugene Scott, chairman Of
the building fund, reported that
the contract to build the maternity
wing for the hospital has been let
TO Davis and Plat, contractors, Of
Silver Spring, and that ground will
soon be broken.
Other officers elected 10 serve
with Mrs. Barnsley were: Mrs.
Vestus Wilcox, first yice-president;
Mrs. S. Merhle Haines. second vice.
president; Mrs. Reginald G. Con-
(Confirued On Po0e 3)
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
Mixtures Announced
For Redland Hunt

The following fixtures for the
Redland Hunt have been an
nounced: Saturday, November 70,
Muncaster Mill; Wednesday, No
yember II, the Kennels; Saturday,
November 20, at Olney; Wednes-
day, November "a, Avery School
Saturday, November q, at Red
land Cross Road. All of the fore
going meets begin at p. M,
weather permitting.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
Dessert Bridge Party
Fashion Show To Be
Given BY R.M.H.S. : P-TA

A Dessert Bridge Party and
Fashion Show will be given by
the Richard Montgomery High
School PIT. A., Friday evening,
November 10, in the cafeteria.
High school girls will model
dresses from the Irene Shop in
Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
WOman's Club OF
Jamestown To Meet
Saturday, Nov. IL

The regular meeting of the
Woman's Club of Jamestown will
be held on Saturday, November
10, at the home of Mrs. Sterling
Bowman.
Miss Margaret Darby is in
charge Of the program and will
introduce the speaker Of the after
noon, Mrs. Arthur Nesbitt Of
Chevy Chase, County Chairman Of
Citizenship.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
Judge Prescott Seeks Grand Jury's
Aid In Curtailing Crime, Gambling
Book Sale al Sherwood

A book sale will be held at Sher-
wood High School from November
Is to November 20, inclusive, each
day from 8 A. NJ. to j P. NJ. On
November 1G the library will be
open from 8 A. NJ. until 10 P. M.
for the sale. Buy some books for
Christmas gifts! Proceeds will be
used to buy books for the school
library.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
Book Fair and Circus

The Pen-Y-Bryn School, located
between Olney and Sandy Spring,
will hold circus and Book Fair
on Saturday, November 10, from
2 to s p. NJ. The school, which
opened in September, 1913. is a
day school for boys and girls be-
low the eighth. grade.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-11-11
Montgomery
.Sidelights

Because of the illness Of the
editor, Mrs. Elsie White Haines,
Montgomery Sidelights and sew
eral other regular features are
omitted from the SENTINEL.
Mrs. Haines, who has stub
born case of bronchitis, hopes
to be back at her desk in a week
or two.