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Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-05-14
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ming to spend the week end at her
home on Middle Bass. She is the
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Kenneth Eastin.s
A regular meeting of the men,
bers of Lone Willow Rebekah lodge
No. 812 was held on Thursday,
May 6.
A joint meeting of the commit
tee of the local board of education
and American Legion, Schieble
Downing Post No. SAP, was held
on Friday evening. Plans are in
the making for a new tennis court
to be used by both local and visit
ing players.
The tragic drowning of Miss
Ruth Leichtenberger, teacher of
the rural school at North Bass
Island, shocked the community of
not only North Bass but also Mid
die Bass and Put-in-Bay as well.
The drowning occurred on Thurs
day, May 6, between 6:30 and 7
p. m.
Miss Edla Cassitta, Toledo, spent
the Mothers Day" weekend here
at the home of her parents, Rev.
and Mrs. d. A. Cassetta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul A. Heckters
and daughter Linda Lou, of Bow
ling Green, and Ethan N. Fox of
Sandusky, were weekend guests at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. O.
Fox.
Miss Ruth Burggraf is visiting
in Detroit with relatives at this
time.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-05-14

brought to the Corner 4 Wolf
mortuarv here and later taken to
Cardington, Ohio, where funeral
services were held. Miss Hchten-
berger was the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lichtenberger of Waldo. Sur
viving also are two sisters and two
brothers.
Captain Lee Miller of Miller's
Boat livery and Postmaster Nath~
an Ladd of the Putin Bay Nolun-
teer Fire department accompanied
DR.. Evans in a speed boat to North
Bass.
Mrs. Earl Hallock, Put-in-Bay,
who has done substitute teaching
in the North Bass and Putin Bay
schools for the past few years, will
fly back and forth daily to finish
out the school term.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-05-14
DEATHS
EBEN w. FALKNER

The body Of Eben Falkner, rs,
who died Tuesday in Charity hos
pital, Cleveland, as the result of
injuries received when struck by
a rapid transit thain in that city,
was brought to the Neidecker
funeral home here where services
were held Thursday afternoon, the
Rev. Cassetta, of Put-in-Bay, Off
ciating. Burial was made in the
Putin Bay cemetery.
He is survived by a son, Ken
meth P. Falkner, Cleveland; a
daughter Mrs. Doris Duggan, Put
in-Bay; brother, June Falkner,
Euclid; sisters Mrs. A. t. Mace
and Mrs. Leola William, both of
Cleveland; and three grandchildren.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-05-14
GYPSUM

Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. CarstenS
entertained a relative over Moth
er's Day weekend.
Mrs. Ben Bahnsen, Mrs. Charles
Mccormick and Mrs. Harold Sper-
ber and daughter of Port Clinton
spent Saturday in Sandusky.
Mrs. o. P. Stewart returned to
her home Wednesday evening from
Oxnard, California, where she has
been visiting with her son-in-law
and daughter and children, Mr.. and
Mrs. Curtis Mccullough.
Mrs. Laura McDonel and daugh-
ter, Miss Lenore McDonel brought
Miss Dorothea Gulau home Friday
evening from Fostoria for Moth
er's Day. Mrs. McDonel and
daughter returned home the same
evening.
At the May meeting of the Port
age township p. T. A. Monday eve
ming, Miss Helen Strohl's second
graders presented a spring play.
Mrs. Wilson Kinks first graders
gave toy band concert, and Mrs.
Ralph Wheaton's third grade stu
dents presented an operetta entit-
led Naughty Little Peter. Cor
sages were given to all members
who have not missed a meeting
during the year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Wheaton
and children, Donald and Nancy,
Midland, Michigan, were weekend
guests of her mother, Mrs. Nina
Steffens, Lakeside, and his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Wheat
on. They also attended the Re-
publican Mock convention in Ober-
lin when they were guests of David
Wheaton.
Portage Twp. PIT. A. met Mon
day evening, electing new officers.
Mrs. Alfred Schultz, president;
Mrs. Carl Fastzkie, vice-pres.;
Mrs. Myron Millinger, secretary
treasurer. After the business meet
ing the first, second and third
grades presented plays. Corsages
were presented to members with
perfect attendance.
Fay Schau was hostess to the
Kings Daughters, Thursday, after
school.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-05-14
DANBURY

At the meeting of Lake Erie
Farmers Union, Tuesday night,
William Fleckner Of Oak Harbor,
who is the county representative in
Ohio legislature, was present and
talked on Procedure. He also par
ticipated in the discussion of the
proposed amendments on re-appor-
tionment.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
CHARTER OPINION

In twelve page written Opin-
ion, the Court of Appeals yes
terday spelled out in detail why
it had upheld a disputed portion
of the proposed Montgomery
County charter, sending the
charter to vote.
Amplifing it's verbal decision
of October 6, the court said, in
answer to the contention that
budget action could not be taken
in June because the State con-
stitutiOn requires legislative ac-
ton be done in May.
I'VE hold that the budget and
the appropriation and the tax
levy are none of them legislation
as the word is used in the State
constitution"
Chief Judge Ogle Marbury
wrote the courts opinion, which
Overruled the decision of Judges
Charles w. Woodward and Sted-
man Prescott of the MOntgOm-
cry County Circuit Court.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
Six Youths Held In
Theft OF Tires, Tubes

Montgomery County detectives
on Tuesday arrested six youths on
larceny charges involving the theft
of about 25 tires and tubes and
nearly a dozen automobile wheels
from filling stations and garages
last month. A seventh youth was
arrested on charge of receiving
stolen goods.
Those charged with larceny are:
Grover Baker, Jr., 20, German
town; Thomas S. Carter, 81, Mon
trose; James Riley, 21, Charles
E. Mossburg, Jr., 20, and his
brother, Wilbur, 18, all of Rock
vile, and a 17-year-old Rockville
youth. Jesse B. Floyd, Jr., %, of
Washington Grove was charged
with receiving stolen goods.
All are being held under $500
bond each pending a hearing Oc-
tober 28 in Rockville Police Court.
Detective Sergt. G. w. Linthicum
said II tires and 10 tubes and sew
eral wheels had been recovered,
and that the investigation is not
yet complete. He was assisted in
the investigation by Detective
Sergt. Earl Stearn and Detective
Corpl. Jesse B. Day.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
Fire Destroys Barn
On WinslOw Place

Fire of unknown origin destroy
ed barn and silo on the former
Tom Barnsley farm of w. R. Win
slow near Avery on Tuesday. One
hundred and fifty tons of hay and
one hundred tons of ensilage were
ststloyed.
4 The barn was in full blaze when
discovered by Mrs. Douglas How
ard who lives in a nearby tenant
house. The Rockville Fire Dept.
responded to call, and assisted by
the Geaithersburg Washington
Grove Dept. kept the fire from
burning the tenant house. Wind
had swept burning hay to the roof
of the house, and into the fields
when firemen arrived.
Because of difficulty in obtain
ing materials and labor, Mr.. Win
slow told the Sentinel it was not
possible to estimate the cost of
rebuilding but thought his loss
would be at least $4,000.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
Political Pot Starts To Bubble
Young Democrats To Be
Honor Guests At Dance

, First Voters of the 10th District
Of Montgomery County will be the
guests of honor at a dance given
at the Bethesda Country Club on
Friday, October %, at 8 o'clock, by
Democrats of the 10th District.
The youngest to receive an invi-
tation is Joseph l.. Clagett of Glen
who was 81 in September and reg
istered in time to cast his first
vote. Other young voters include
Samuel A. Carr, Jr., j. 0. Finney-
frock, James G. Peck and Beatrice
L. Gore.
However, invitations are not
limited to 21-ycar-oldsters, but are
extended to those who are casting
their first vote in the District. This
includes newcomers and among
them men and women who cast alb
sentee ballots while they were
away from home on military duty
or in service organizations. Col.
Thomas ]. Shryock, Jr., of Glen
Mill Road, is among these.
Numerous small parties are be-
ing held in various sections of the
county prior to the dance. Among
the hosts who will go on to the
dance with their guests are Mr..
and Mrs. James R. Miller of Be-
thesda, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Simpson of Takoma Park, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Prettyman of Rock
vile, and Mrs. Earl Henderson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Miner Hostetler
of Glen, and Mr.. and Mrs. Peyton
M. Mannar of Potomac.
A nine-piece dance orchestra,
door prizes, and refreshments are
features of the occasion. Tickets
are $1.50 per person, including tax.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
BIZ Sam Da0son

The Potomac Brewers, who won
ls Of 20 games TO win the pennant,
wrapped up the final and deciding
game Of the championship play
offs In the Montgomery County
Baseball League by beating Coles.
vile 4 TO 0 at Bonifant's Meadow
on Sunday, October 10th.
The hero Of this shutout deci-
sion was diminutive Johnny Glenn
cnts, southpaw who bears a strik.
ing resemblance to Mickey Haeff-
ner. Clements gave up but one hit,
single by Mike Godfrey in the
bottom Of the eighth. Brother
Love, veteran highlander who
hurled for Colesville, gave up sew
IN hits. Nevertheless, Love was
very effective. The six errors made
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
Student Program
To Feature P-TA'
Meeting Tuesday

Patrons and teachers Of Richard
Montgomery High School will hear
a student program at the second
meeting Of the P-TA in the high
school building next Tuesday, Oc-
tober 10 at 8 p. M.
To give the parents brief sur
vey of various clubs and special
classes in the curriculum, members
of the student government cabinet
and representatives Of such classes
as driver training, landscape plan
ming and drafting, banking and
mechanics will outline plans fol
the year.
P-TA business for the evening
will be brief, according to the pres
ident, Mrs. Herbert Yocom, and
those present will have more time
to devote to the social hour when
mothers, fathers and teachers can
enjoy an informal sing and re-
freshments.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
Federal Aid Sought In
Local Traffic Problem

Federal Aid may be secured to
alleviate what the State Roads
commission admits is the worst
traffic bottleneck in Maryland.
Congressman ]. Glenn Beall, a
member of the powerful Public
Roads Committee of the House,
last Friday met with 25 business
and civic leaders of the town of
Rockville and promised to do all in
his power to push through a long
projected plan for an alternate
route through the town. Mayor G..
6Aamar Kelly, Jr., presided at the
meeting which was held in Hun
gerford Tavern.
The proposed route would carry
through traffic northwest of the
town and re-enter 240 about one
quarter of mile from the con-
gested corner at Washington
Street and Montgomery Avenue.
Businessmen are anxious that
traffic not be routed away from the
main street, but that an alternate
route be provided.
Mr.. Beall told the group that the
State has the funds-that the Fed
eral government could match them
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
DR.. Barnhart To
Speak To Layman
Group Sunday

Rev. William R. Barnhart, DID,,
is to be the speaker at the second
service of the Rockville Layman's
Association to be held in the
Christian Church, Sunday evening,
October II, at 8 P. M.
The subject of DR.. Barnhart's
address will be doom or Dawn :
The Atomic Age and Religion"
Music for the service will be
furnished by the newly reorgan-
lied Layman's Choir under the
direction of Charles D. Giauque.
George A. Wilson, II, will pre-
side, Eugene Bridgewater will
read the scripture and Owings
England will give the prayer.
The public is urged to attend.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14

1and the county should assist with
the cost-"it should be three-way
project" he declared. At his sug-
gestion committee will be named
to call upon Gov. W. Preston Lane,
Jr., with a request for early con-
struction of the road. Mr.. Beall
said he had discussed the project
with Governor Lane who seemed
favorable to the plan. He had also
contacted the State Roads Commits
sion. The Commission had been
asked to send a representative to
the meeting but failed to do so.
Most of those present at Fri
days meeting said a few words
pointing out the dangers and dis
advantages of the present condi-
tions of traffic in the town. Judges
Charles w. Woodward and Sted-
man Prescott promised their aid.
Mr.. Prescott recalled that he had
worked for the plan when he was
State Senator - former police
judge Donald A. DeLashmutt had
also worked for the plan Is years
ago.
]. Ernest Hawkins, clerk to the
Continued on Page 81
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
Charterites
Plan Vote
Campaign

A final drive for votes In behalf
of the new home-rule form Of local
government was planned Tuesday
night at the last prediction meet
inf of the Montgomery County
Charter Committee held in the
Chevy Chase Woman's Club.
James j. Hayden, member Of
the Charter Board and one Of the
lawyers to defend the charter be-
fore the Court of Appeals last
week, made this statement regard
ing the courts decision:
"We are more confident than
ever that the charter is completely
valid and that it will prove sue
cessful as framework for better
government in Montgomery Coun-
ty."
Allen H. Gardner, chairman Of
the Nominating Committee for
members Of a proposed county
council, urged the two major poll
teal parties to submit states Of
nominees.
Meanwhile the Progressive Par
ty of Montgomery County an
nounced its endorsement Of the
proposed change in government.
Describing the move as "step
forward from the present archaic
boss-controlled SYSTEM" Mrs. Alice
Lumer, chairman of the county
Progressives, asserted that sup
porters of Henry A. Wallace would
actively campaign in support Of
the charter November 2.
The Progressive Party announc-
ed, incidentally. It would oppose
the reelection Of Representative
Beall, Republican, of Maryland.
The party does not have a candi-
date of its own.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
C'Burg Fair
Will Open
Tomorrow

Plans are being completed for
the first annual Community Fair
being held Saturday in the Gath
ersburg High School gym. Citizens
of Gaithersburg and the nearby
communities are urged to exhibit
their products.
Entries will be made in four
groups-Art, Pets, Home Arts and
Agricultural products. Entries
may be made from 7 to 8 Friday
evening or before 10 A. M. Satur-
day. Dogs will be received Satur-
day morning only.
Judging will begin promptly at
10 A. M. except for pets. The fair
will be open to the public from
noon to 10 P. M. Judges for the
Agricultural products are Roscoe
Whip, Assistant to County Agri-
cultural agent, and William Miles,
Damascus Agricultural teacher.
DR.. G. S. Wilbanks, local veteri-
marian, will judge the cats and
dogs. Mrs. Laura Burriss, Home
Economics teacher at Rockville,
and Mrs. Edwin Fry of Laytons-
vile will judge the Home Arts.
Mrs. Sydney Connor of Washing
ton Grove will judge the Art ex-
hibits.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
Big Republican
Rally At Silver
Spring Tuesday

The Dewey Warren Beall Club
of Montgomery County will hold a
Rally in the Silver Spring Arm
ory, Silver Spring, Md, Tuesday,
October 10, at 8 o'clock.
Senator Roy Tasco Davis, presi-
dent of the Dewey Warren Beall
Club, will introduce Brooke Johns,
president of the Board of Mont
gomery County Commissioners,
who will act as master of ceremo-
nies.
Rev. Marion s. Michael, Marvin
Memorial Methodist Church, Four
Corners, Md, Chaplain of the Re-
publican Club, Montgomery Coun-
ty, will give the invocation.
Miss Ann Hoehler, well-known
dramatic soprano who sang at the
opening of one of the sessions of
the Republican National Conven-
tion in Philadelphia this past June,
will sing the Star Spangled Ban
ner. The Potomac Band of Poto-
mac will provide music.
Brooke Johns will introduce
Representative j. Glenn Beall,
Congressman from the Sixth Dis
trict, who is running for re-elec-
tion. The principal speaker Of the
evening will be Congressman
Frank Fellows of Bangor, Maine,
who has served four terms in Con-
gress and was reelected in the
Republican landslide in Maine last
month.
Congressman Fellows Is consid-
cred by his colleagues to be one of
the best orators in Congress and
when he is scheduled to address
that body, the house is filled.
Everyone is welcome and the
committee promises that Republi-
cans and Democrats alike will have
q very worthwhile evening.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
Potomac Brewers Pennant
Winners In Montg. League

ply his teammates accounted for
three unearned runs. II all hap
pened on the finest Indian sum
mer" day you may ever see In the
county during the month Of octo-
ber.
In the first inning Pepco Barry
reached first base on an error,
went to third on Red Giegerich's
single and scored on pass ball.
In the fourth Archie Via was safe
on an error by Roscoe whipp and
scored on Gene Taylor's double.
Bob Waters throw-in beat Via to
the plate but Donald Hobbs drop
ped the ball in attempting the put
out. In the sixth Cooper gained
first on an error by Anderson and
Red Bladen got a clean single past
Continued on Page 81
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
Montgomery Council
IndOrses Charter Rule

Resolutions indorsing the pro-
posed charter form of government
for Montgomery County and call
ing for establishment of a nom
segregated playground in Tokoma
Park have been adopted by the
county Citizens Council for Mu-
tual Improvement.
The council, headed by Romeo
w. Horad, Silver Spring, is COM
prised principally of colored re-
sidents of the county.
In indorsing the charter govern
ment, the council asserted that
such program would Combine all
of the essentials of government
under one responsible governing
body to the end the government
will be economical, efficient and
unbiased"
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
ADA Holds First
Truman-AuStin
Rally OF Series

The Montgomery County Chap
ter of Americans for Democratic
Action held the first in a series
Of Truman Barkley-Austin rallies
at 8 P. M. last night in the Ken
sington Armory.
Speakers included F. Byrne Au-
stin, Democratic candidate for the
House from the 9th Maryland Dis
trict; Wendell Berge, former as
sistant attorney general in charge
of the antitrust division; ]. Bond
Smith, chairman of the Montgom-
cry County Democratic State Cen
trail Committee; Will Allen, execu-
tive secretary of the ADA who ran
against Mr.. Austin in the Demo-
cratic primary last May, and Wal
lace M. Cohen, chairman of the
ADA.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
RMHS Soccer Team
Licks Damascus 60
On Home Grounds

Richard Montgomery's soccer
team acquired it's first victory of
the season by a powerized 60 win
over Damascus, Tuesday at the
R.M.H.S. field.
Dribbles, boots, and passes, were
effectively combined to give the
Rockettes a 20 lead in the first
quarter. The Damascus Hornets
threatened however to score by
skillfully booting the ball to a
scoring position, only to have it
recovered by the Rockettes, and
driven down the field for another
goal, making the score 40. In the
last minutes of the game the
Rockettes scored again, the final
score being 60 in favor of R. M.
H. S.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
Grand Opening
Of Furniture
Store SATURDAY.

The Modern Furniture Company
in Rockville will hold its grand re-
opening on Saturday, with a gift
for each visitor. The new building
is modern in every sense of the
word-the first floor with spac-
ious showrooms displaying ma
tionally-known lines of furniture,
has walls of burgundy with ivory
trim. The second floor front will
house three separate modern
suites of offices with private en-
trance from the front of the build
ing. Moss green and ivory are
used for the color scheme on this
floor.
Morris Stern, owner of the
store, moved to Rockville in 1927
and has operated the Rockville
Paint and Hardware Company since
that time. He begain operation of
the Modern Furniture Company in
1916, which he has operated sue
cessfully with the assistance of
Mrs. Stern and Mrs. Forest Crown,
both of whom will continue in the
new store.
Mr.. Stern is former president
Of the Rockville Chamber of Com
merce, of which he has been a
member since 1928; is active in
civic affairs; and member of the
Masonic Lodge.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
'Pigskir Prom
Friday Night
At Local GYM

"Pigskin Prom" has been pop
ular conversation all week long at
RMHS since the Richard Mont
gomery seniors displayed their
clever posters advertising the first
dance of the year to be held to-
morrow night.
In honor of the football team
and their coach after the Fred
erick game tomorrow the senior
class is carrying out an informal
theme for an informal record
dance during "pigskin" season.
Friends are invited to help en-
tertain the fellows" along with
the students Friday evening from
$3.50 to 11:30 in the Rockville GYM
nasium.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
Rally Day at Boyd

Rally Day will be observed at
Boyd Presbyterian Church on
Sunday, October IT. At II A. M.
there will be a special sermon by
the pastor, the Rev. James P. Kerr,
and music will be provided by the
Rally Day Choir. A Rally Day pro-
gram will be presented by the Sun
day School at s P. M, which will
include recitations, songs, and a
pageant, entitled "The Cleaning
Trail"
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
Republicans Hear
Hatch Act Explained

To enlighten Federal employees
concerning limitations of their
participation in political activities,
George M. Moore, Chief Counsel
of the House Post Office and Civil
Service Committee, spoke on the
Hatch Act before the Young Re-
publican Club of Montgomery
County Monday night in Bethesda.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
DIR. Payton to Speak

DIR. Jacob Simpson Payton, ma
tionally-known Washington corre-
spondent and staff member of The
Christian Advocate, will address a
meeting at the Washington Grove
Methodist Church on Wednesday,
October 27, at P. M. His talk will
be both timely and informative
and is entitled Comments Con-
cerning Capitol HILL" The public
is cordially invited.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
New Damascus Shop

The Baker Sheet Metal Works
Of Rockville, Harry w. Baker,
owner, announces the opening Of
modernly equipped heating and
metal shop in Damascus. Leonard
VI. Gawler, a mechanical engineer,
will manage the Damascus shop.
He has lived in the county for 26
years and was formerly associate
engineer Of Command Construc-
tion Division Of Military Construc-
ton, U. S. Army.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
"Hayfever" Date Set

"Hayfever,' a Noel Coward COM
edy, to be presented by the Rock
vile Little Theater Group, will be
given on Friday and Saturday,
November 20 and n, instead Of the
date previously given. The group.
which is Independent, with no
sponsors or special affiliation, will
welcome anyone interested to their
organization.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
ShipIey Purchases
Hawkins Interest In
Local Motor Firm

Hawkins & Shipley Motor Sales,
which has been in operation for
about four years in Rockville, will
hereafter be known as Shipley
Motor Sales, Inc. John S. Shipley
recently purchased the interest of
Eugene L. Hawkins who has re-
tired and gone to Miami, Florida
to live.
Shipley Motor Sales, Inc, are
Chrysler Plymouth dealers. John
S. Rivers, Mr.. Shipley's stepson,
will be the new service manager
Of the company. William C. Carr
is accountant and bookkeeper.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
To Hold Revival

The Upper Seneca Baptist
Church at Cedar Grove will begin
ii revival service on Wednesday,
October 20, at 7:45 p. NJ, under
the direction of Ken Davey, di-
rector of youth for Christ" in
Washington. He will be assisted by
u bng people from the Washington
Bible Institute.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
New Arrival

Mr.. and Mrs. Milton L. Thcmp-
son, 901 Silver Spring Avenue,
Silver Spring, announce the ar
rival of a son OH October 8 at
Washington Sanitarium, Takoma
Nfk. The baby, who weighed Z
pounds, 51s ounces, has been
named Milton Lee.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1948-10-14
Visitors from Texas

Mrs. Paul Farmer and son,
Tommy, 2, are here from Houston,
Texas, for a months visit with
Mrs. Farmers sister, Mrs. Wilson
l.. Clagett, in Gaithersburg.