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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-05-26
BurtonSville
Fire Fighters
Parade Monday

A parade, beinning at 80 P. M.
or Memorial Day, will highhght
the days program planed by the
BuTtonsville Volunteer Fire De-
partment dedicating its new De-
partment building Also part of the
program will be dedicatory cere-
monies, a ball game, dinner and
dance.
The principal speaker at the
2:30 P. NJ. dedication will be Judge
Stedman Prescott.
Other fire departments in the
area have been invited to partici-
pate in the parade, and six tro-
rkies will be awarded.
Dinner will be served from 2 to
7:3O P. NJ. The ball game is slated
fo1 8 P. NJ. and dancing from 9 to
II midnight.
The Burtonsyille Fire Depart
r1ent Hall is located on State Road
1876, six miles southwest of Laurel.
The department was organized
just two years ago.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-05-26

U. S. approves increase in Ger
man social security benefits
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-05-26

Red Cross reports 80 per cent
of quota is reached in drive.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-05-26
G'Burg Library
Purchases Books
For Children

The Free Public Library of Cal
thersburg has just purchased
number of children's books and
Mrs. John Engle, Librarian, says
that they are being read by an
ever increasing number Of young
people. These books were donated
during the recent drive for funds,
by the First National Bank of Cal
thersburg:
Maryland and Virginia Round
about" MARY Mapes Dodge"
winnie the Pooh," Whose Little
Bird Am I?", John Marshall"
Understanding Science" king
of the Golden River" Colonial
Twins of Virginia." 'Date for Di-
ane,' BLACK Thorn" ''Mittens,"
and three Wonder Books.
ASK Mr.. Bear" young Audu-
bon, Puppy for Keeps" George
Washington" Lou Gehrig,"
"snow Dog Miss Tippy," Jun
ior Miss" "Going on Sixteen"
"Fielder from Nowhere" and
three Jane Craig books.
The following have been pur-
chased recently for the adults, and
large number are now on order
for the more mature readers:
High Towers" Point of No
Return" Beau James," MARY
Wakefield" Inside the U. S. Al.
and Cheaper By the Dozen"
The annual public meeting of the
Library Association, which the
residents of the community are
urged to attend, will be held in the
Library Room of the Fire House
on Monday, June 81. AT this time
three people will be elected to the
Board of Trustees. Any and all
grievances can be aired at this
time and all suggestions and i'm
provements can be brought before
the Board.
The present Board is composed
of the Mayor of Gaithersbure
Harry c. Perry, Mrs. Alfred
Christie, Mrs. w. N. Hurley. Mrs
Maurice Chiswell, Mrs. George
Darby, Mrs. Robert Ransom. Mrs
Howard Miles, Mrs. Charles Da-
vies and Mrs. James Schroeder.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-05-26
Council Enacts
Nine Local Bills;
Two Arouse Ire
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Continued from Page u
Mr.. Smith says. HE (sponsor of
the billy just cannot avoid the
temptation to wrest something
from Democratic control or dispo-
sition even though it be only gar
bsge," Mr.. Smith continued.
Citizens of the County have a
right to expect from the Council,)
tangible, specific, constructive ac-
ton and cooperation with other
existing governmental agencies of
the State" Mr.. Smith states.
Coucilman ]. Douglas Bradshaw
sponsored both ''home rule" bills.
In view of their political history.
either is a fair target for court
action, if adopted, and both could
become issues in future elections,
observers declare.
Local laws passed include one
establishing the fire taxing district
for Burtonsville, enacted Tuesday,
May II. Four more were passed
on Saturday, namely: establishing
Department of Inspection and
Licenses; providing payment to
Tskoma Park of proceeds of a IL
cent tax in lieu of maintaining
County Police there; naming the
Sandy Spring fire tax area; ap-
proving appointment by the
Judges of the Circuit Court of a
court stenographer at a salary not
to exceed $3.50 a month.
Four more bills were passed on
Tuesday, one of which established
a Department of Public Safety to
he headed by the County Manager
as Safety Director. Under him will
BE- the Police Division handled by
Police Chief Charles NJ. Orme and
a division of fire protection with a
fire marshal. Salary of the fire
marshal, as yet unappointed, will
be $4,000 year.
The other bills established a
Rockville fire area and enlarged
the Cabin John Park fire area; will
enable the County Manager to ac-
cept new streets on behalf of the
County government.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-05-26
Slippery Roads Keep
Gburg Firemen Busy

The heavy rains causing slippery
roads gave the Gaithersburg-
Washington Grove fire and rescue
squads a busy weekend.
Starting early Sunday morning,
Ernest Hackey, negro of Damas-
Gus, driving his car on Diamond
Avenue in Gaithersburg, skidded
on the slippery street in front of
the fire house and struck a tele-
phone pole. Margaret Dyson,
negro, of Emery Grove, received
cuts over the right eye and was
taken to the home of DIR. Frank
]. Broschart where she was treat
ed and released. The other occu-
pants of the car were uninjured.
The same morning Julie Powell,
negro, was found lying in the road
near Jacksonville. She was given
first aid by the rescue squad and
sent home.
Sunday night in the height of
the heavy storm, Charles ".
Schlumps, skidded on route 240
and after turning over several
times, landed upright in the field
belonging to Walter Offutt near
Gaithersburg. Mr.. Schlumps was
uninjured, but his mother, Mrs.
Gisella Schlumps, received a bruis-
ed left arm and several broken
ribs. She was admitted to Subur-
ban Hospital after being taken
there by the rescue squad. Mrs.
Schlumps had only been in the
United States few days, having
come from Sweden to the French
Embassy in Washington to visit
her son.
Monday evening Richard Davis
of Bethesda was found i'll in his
car on the Oakmont Road. He was
taken to his home after being given
first aid by the Gaithersburg men.
The only fire call of the week
end came on Sunday morning TO
the home of James Higgins on the
Snoffer Road where fire in the
partitions of the bath room, pro-
badly caused by defective wiring.
caused small amount of damage.
The Gaithersburg Washington
Grove Fire Department is starting
plans for the annual Labor Day
parade and will soon be ready to
announce some plans for that day.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-05-26
Two Local Lions Clubs
To Be Represented At
Atlantic City Meet

Members of the Lions Club of
Rockville expecting to attend the
1919 Convention of District % of
Lions International at Atlantic
City, MI, June Is to IS, are
George T. Davis, president; Hugh
Keiser, Michael Marinelli and
Joseph Stimek.
The Gaithersburg Lions Club
will be represented by Merton
Duvall, Kenneth Barncord, Clitus
Bordeaux, Robert Wells and
Frank Severance. Members of this
club expecting to attend the Inter
national Convention in New York,
July 10 through the 21st are:
Frank Severance, Merton Duvall,
Russell Gloyd, Louis Schein, Ken
meth Barncord, Sprigg Ward, Ster-
ling Bowman and Robert Ward.
The four-day session is expected
to bring together the greatest
delegation of Lions ever to assem-
bic within the District. Head
quarters for the affair will be at
the Hotels Traymore and The
Brighton.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-05-26
]. Marion Martin Wed
To Georgia Girl

The marriage of Miss Mary Sue
Westbrook of Tucker, Georgia,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Newton
G. Westbrook, to J. Marion Martin
of Gaithersburg and Tucker, son
Ct Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald E. Martin,
took place Friday evening, May
goth at the Tucker Baptist Church.
The Rev. Gerald f. Martin, Jr.,
brother of the groom officiated.
Miss Charlse Westbrook, sister
Of the bride was Mrs. Martins
only attendant.
James d. Martin served as best
man for his brother. Ushers were
NJ. d. Schroeder, Jr. and Fred
Wages, Jr., cousin and brother-in-
l2w of the groom.
The bride, given in marriage by
her father, wose gown of white
eyelet with white accessories She
carried a no-egay of white mixed
flowers.
Mrs. Martin is a graduate OF
Tucker High School and attended
Georgia State College for Women
in Milledgeville. Georgia. She is
now employed by the Southern
Bell Telephone and Telegraph
Company.
Mr.. Martin attended Gathers
burg High School, is a graduate of
the United States Merchant Mar
inc Academy at Kings Point, New
York, and during the war served
as Ensign with the U. S. Navy. He
IS now attending the Georgia In
stitute of Technology, Atlanta.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-05-26
Record 17-Million-
Dollar Budget Presented

(COHttHHSu from rage
taxes is recommended" the report
stated.
The schools will get $3,352,918
for operating expenses, pared down
from their request of $3,746,707.
Part of this money will go to pay
IS new teachers, needed to handle
an estimated 5000 increase in en-
rollment. Mr.. McNayr allowed 3d.
900 per teacher for the year. He
also provided 100000 for teacher
salary increases, but left it up to
the county council to provide the
$4,000 asked by Montgomery Jun
Tor College.
The capital expenditures which
Mr.. McNayr proposes for 1949-50
would go mostly to finance new
school construction. Of a total of
S6,654,000 so earmarked, S5,O40,-
900 would go for this purpose. To
finance this construction, Mr. Nc
Nayr proposes that the county
finance 81, 100000 of the work by
direct State grant, and borrow
the remaining $3,7SO,O00 in low
interest bonds.
Mr.. McNayr set out his school
construction program in a five
year budget) 1949-54 capital bud
get totaling s23,039,000. Major
items in the program are schools,
s17,2S7,000; roads, s3,572,O00; ac-
QUESTION of public parking lots in
Bethesda, 100000; and county Of
flee and health buildings (slated
for the 1950-51 budget) to Be built
in Rockville, $750,000 and 100000
respectively.
Recommended for abolition was
the post of Public Utilities Agent
now held by Albert E. Conradis,
Bethesda attorney. His duties
would be absorbed either by the
Department of Inspection or by the
County Attorney.
Mr.. McNayr rejected plan by
the school board that teachers
nearing retirement be placed on a
maximum salary scale. Should such
a policy be adopted for all county
employees, he said, "the impact on
taxpayers would be unbearable.
Expanding administrative serv-
ices in the County makes manda-
tory County Office Building To-
Gated at the County Seat, Mr.. Nc
Nayr explained. Space is not now
available to care for present needs
and the addition of new depart
ments and functions of govern
ment will require leasing of space
away from central administrative
headquarters.
Court business is constantly ex-
panding and the time is here when
the Court House should be made
available in it's entirety to the
Courts, he said.
A County Health Building has
long been a must for Montgomery
County. At present, health offices
are scattered in numerous leased
buildings throughout Rockville
which cannot provide, because of
the lack of coordination within one
building, the services which the
County should provide its citizens,
he concluded.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-05-26
Wheat

While the government estimate
for the Winter-wheat crop is
around 1,OOO,OO0,OOO bushels, a
bumper crop, recent dry weather
has caused some officials to predict
that the crop will be materially
less than the estimate. With
Spring,wheat estimated at around
300,000,C00 bushels, definite sur
plus is expected. Acreage controls
and matchmaking restrictions
for the 1850 crop are predicted.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-05-26
Engagement Announced

Mrs. Mary G. Cole of Washing
ton Grove announces the engage
ment of her daughter, Ruth NJ.
Cole, to Upton d. Reed of Gath
ersburg. He is the son of Fred
Reed of Gaithersburg, and the late
Mrs. Reed.
The wedding will take place in
June.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-05-26
Match Wrong Light

Chesapeake, w. Va. = Smelling
escaping gas in his house, T. F.
Cox went to look for the leak with
a lighted match. The explosion
which resulted set fire to his house
and severely shocked Mrs. Cox,
who required treatment with an
inhalator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-05-26

Work that is performed ahead
Of schedule is pleasure, when
completed.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-05-26

To get to know life doesn't mean
that one has to get down into the
gutter.
The Nome nugget., 1949-06-15

MOSCOW, (P)-Russia has re-
jected British and American pro-
poSalS for three-power confer
ences on alleged peace treaty vio-
lations by Romania, Bulgaria and
Hungary.
Russia's answer to the proposals
reported by the Soviet news agen-
cy Tass, charged that Britain and
the United States were attempting
to interfere in the internal affairs
of the three countries and influ-
ence their foreign policies.
The Nome nugget., 1949-06-15
Roosevelt, Jr.
Tells Congress

WASHINGTON, Up Frank
y. Roosevelt, Jr., ON. ", re
ceived his oath of office yesterdoy
as a member Of the House g..
Representatives.
The third son of the late Pre- =.
dent, to whom he has been COR
pared in political charm. ca.-
here from New York to be sworn
in by speaker Rayhurn DIE
The 3I-yea.-oii attorney s. l
ne felt the major domestic issue
confronting Congress were rept
of the Taft-Hartley law and G
actment of a labor law based G.
free labor movement" enac
ment of President Truman's ci'
rights program, and "a natioa
housing program.
II was elected on a, progra
which is in accord with Preside.
Truman" Roosevelt said.
The Nome nugget., 1949-06-15
Ike Speaks Out
Against Federal
Aid To Education

Continued from Page One)
States that can't raise enough tax
es to support a high level OF edL-
cation and then only under for
mulas that would permit ~
abuse, no direct interference o.
the federal authority in education
processes and no opportunity -
expand the flow of federal moncy
into areas where need could not
be clearly demonstrated"
Some lawmakers thought EiSen-
hover paralleled Republican doc
trine when he went on TO assert
that the army Of persons who
urge greater and greater central
ization of authority and create
and greater dependence upon the
federal treasury are really move
dangerous to our form of govern
ment than any external threa'
that can possibly be arraycd
against u.s."
Those views didn't seem -
track with the policies Of some 0.
the leaders Of the organization
Americans for Democratic Action
CADA who tried so vigorously
and failed-last year to get tn
General into the race for The
/ Democratic Presidential nomina-
ton.
Eisenhower thus lined 10
/ against a bill that has the suppoct
of both President Truman an
Senator Taft R.-Ohio). In thu
instance, he put himself in tn
same political camp with Senate"
Wherry of Nebraska, the CO.
floor leader, and House m.nOri-r
leader Martin of Massachusetts.
The House labor committee, a.
ready Snarled up with labor, min
imum wage and fair employme0.
practice bills, seemed likely 81
give EnsenhOWer's views nor
than ordinary weight.
The circumstances were such "-
TO lend some credence to talk thu
he may be doing a little advance
testing Of the 1852 temperature g.
although Eisenhower as Presider,
of The country's biggest teache"-
producing universities was in his
own field when he talked aboG.
education.
AS top Republican on a Hou.'
labor subcommittee, G win y
wrote for Eisenhower'S views.
Eisenhower replied that
GWinn thought the commit
wanted his simple views ~
could put the reply in the reco~
This in itself was a departur
from the no-comment attitude TIE
General has taken with regard -
most issues that have become in
volved in politics, as the aid -
education proposal has
The Nome nugget., 1949-06-15

JUNEAU, Up - A report by
Territorial treasurer Henry Roden
showed today that the Territorial
fund at the end of May was $879,-
O32 short of meeting obligations.
Roden said a total of Sl67, 497
was on hand at the closing of
books, but against the sum we're
the auditors office unpaid vouch-
ers totalling Sl,O46,530.
The Nome nugget., 1949-06-15

LONDON, (P)-The Tirana ra-
do announced yesterday that for
mer Albanian vice premier Koci
Xoxe was executed by a firing
squad Saturday. The Albanian
high court convicted XoXe Friday
Of "ra;to"ous activities"
Eoxe. a former interior minis
The Nome nugget., 1949-06-15
Wednesday. June Is. ls+s

WASHINGTON Up, The House
public lands committee today APP
proved the $2l 100000 Eklutna
power project in Alaska.
The project in the vicinity of
Anchorage, includes a low dam at
Lake Eklutna, a diversion tunnel
and penstock, a power plant and
transmission lines.
Preference in power and energy
sales would be given to public
bodies and cooperatives. All re-
ceipts from such sales would go
into the u. S. treasury.
The Nome nugget., 1949-06-15

N. " in italic type, the deSigna-
ton Off Republican members.
IT'S all a mistake" member
of the House clerks staff said.
We'll have TO correct it,"
The Nome nugget., 1949-06-15

WASHINGTON, (P) - A new
House Of Representative roll call
booklet issued yesterday carries
the name of Rep. Roosevelt (R.-
The Nome nugget., 1949-06-15
NEWS In BRIEF
Continued from Page One

continued from Page OHeJ
a: Arlington National cem@tc.y.
The Serpens was completely de-
stroyed in an ammunition cNplo-
sion off Lunga Beach, Guadalcan-
al. The disaster was termed one
Of ne worst in coas; guard his
tory.
The Nome nugget., 1949-06-15

ter, was accused OF siding with
Yugoslavia in the latter's feud
with the Soviet-;nspircd comm
Orm.
The Nome nugget., 1949-06-15

About 90 per cent Of Americans
hospitalized for mental diseases
are in public institutions.
The Nome nugget., 1949-06-15
Thank You For Yeur Kind Words

MANY ALAsKANs and persons from ali
parts of the United States have written gen.
erous letters to let us know they have enjoyed
travel on our steamers. The letters repro
duced above are only few of those we have
recently received.
Also, many of you have taken the trouble
to stop in and tell us personally how much
you like our postwar service.
These comments and letters are especially
gratifying because they indicate that the
The Nome nugget., 1949-06-15

hard work we doing to improve our
service is bringing real results.
All of us of the Alaska Steamship Com
pany-executves, ships officers and crews,
and the office personnel you to know
that we appreciate your words of encourage
ment. We are glad to know that our efforts
are making travel more comfortable and
enjoyable for our passengers, and we shall
continue our endeavors to make service on
The Alaska Line always merit your approval.
Evening star., 1949-04-17

at the very least for a halfway decent one"
mot for me. it won't" says Dan.
"Of course. not for you" replies Kitty
For me- Do you think can wear just any
thing in the Easter parade?''
Look" says Dan patiently, Il guess you
didn't hear it right am the one that marches
Evening star., 1949-04-17

in the Easter parade It's the Commissioner
idea. Me and some other cops got to climb
into fancy clothes and mingle with the
dressed-up mob as though we belong, and keep
an eye peeled for pickpockets. because a lot of
high-powered jewelry will be strolling the
Avenue on Easter morning."
Evening star., 1949-04-17
4 Short Short Story

Il McGarry. red in the face and pounding
the heel OF his hand into the arm OF the chair
I'm plain-clothes cop. 1t amt right for
them to make me fancy pants"
He might just as we'll be talking to himself
His mouse Kitty has dreamy look in hereyes
You'll have to get me corsage OF orchids"
she says happily. Shell pink. think"
And now it's Dams turn not to listen Il
don't mind dressing up in my best suit on
Easter" he growls, but when it comes to
renting striped trousers and cutaway and a
high silk hat -"
Hat" interrupts Kitty, signing and shak-
ing her head Il suppose it'll cost forty dollars
Evening star., 1949-04-17

knoS all tnat, says Kitty CALMLY '-p,,
~ho ever heard OF a Ione man marching IN the
Easter parade Why you would be spo.,ed
as detective right away il YOU xerrn,
escorting Lady"
a cop can't work with a dame tagv,,s
along. argues Dan.
Don't be silly" says Kitty. IN be mar,
OF your disguise. And now do you want IN
come along and help me pick out hat," She
has that feverish. all-aquiver look girls o.,
when they talk about clothes Il wish |
could afford an exclusive model from MADAME
Renaldi's. she sighs wistfully.
AND so Dan starts his tour OF duty on Eas,e,
morning with his mouse Kitty hanging or
his arm. THIS is usually enough to make
him very happy indeed. especially on a sun.
shiny spring day But right now he feels pretty
glum. because his rented silk topper is ton
big and it keeps sliding down over his ears
and his high collar cuts into his chin, and b;s
rod bulges uncomfortably in the hip pocket of
his tight t-fltting striped trousers. But Kitty
with new sage green suit and green hat and
twenty dollars worth Of orchids. is enioying
herself in a big way
She keeps saying look at that outrageous
sky-blue hat with the pink feathers and that
absurd kelly green helmet with the pompon
until Dan has to remind her he's on duty and
color blind to everything except pickpockets
on the loose. Il wish, he says. Il was on nv
own like the other cops assigned to this lob"
But this is where he guesses wrong. Because
along comes plain-clothesman Fingleman. also
in trick clothes. and hanging on to his arm is
dame wearing twenty dollars worth of gar.
denias. Meet the missus.' says Finglefnan
sadly. 'She thought she'd come along with
me for the walk
Meet my mouse Kitty" replies Dan. "She
had the same idea
Il just passed the Sergeant and his wife"
says Fingleman
Hmm" Dan says. so he's stuck, too?"
The Sergeant tells me that there's enough
ice floating up and down the Avenue to keep
herd of polar bears happy. So we d better ="
Just look at that enormous yellow cart
wheel on that woman!' cries Kitty. What
monstrosity!'
And that ridiculous purple turban with
the silver balls" says Mrs Fingleman.
FNGLEMAN sghs. 'All dames." he confides
to Dan in low voice, go slightly hat happy
at Easter. Good luck McGarry Keep sharp
watch for any OF our better known dips"
Dan and Kitty stroll on The crowd gets
thicker and the colors brighter and the hats
sillier. and Kitty laughs and gushes and Dan
doesn't say anything until he sees short dark
guy and fancy blonde coming toward him.
Then he says to Kitty wait here" and he
steps forward and taps the guy on the shoulder
You wouldn't be getting into trouble
around here, would you, Touchy?" he says
Touchy Toomey. one of the smoothest dips
that ever lifts wallet, grins at him. Make
sense. McCary." he says. do you think
would dress up in these trick clothes if my
dame didn't male MOP 7 m, mt hora m
Evening star., 1949-04-17

In spite of fancy clothes, Dan was looking for
crime. Kitty dumb. She watched the hat
BY MATT TAYLOR
by SarnoE