davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Jacksonville
Woman Killed In
Tragic Accident

In one of the most tragic acct
dents to happen in the county re-
Gently, Mrs. Lucille johnson ALI
mutt, 80, was fatally injured on
Tuesday, when a wood stove ex-
ploded in the kitchen of her home
at Jacksonville. Police have theo-
rized that the explosion may have
come about by the use of parts of
tree stumps which had been dyna-
mited in the Spring, as firewood. A
painter Leslie Luhn, working in
the home at the time of the accident
said that "the explosion sounded
just like a dynamite blast" Frag-
ments of the stove were imbedded
in the walls of the kitchen and a
refrigerator was almost completely
demolished, witnesses said.
Benoni Allnutt, her husband,
was working on fence line on the
Allnutt farm at the time of the
explosion.
Mrs. Allnutt was taken to Sub
urban Hospital by the Gathers
burg Washington Grove Rescue
Squad where she died shortly af-
ter.
According to Chief Charles P.
Fox, Of the Gaithersburg Fire De-
partment, Mrs. Allnutt suffered a
severed vein in her groin, and a
fractured right leg and hip. DR..
John Fawcett of Jacksonville as
sisted the Rescue Squad. DIR.
Frank ]. Broschart, County Medi-
cal Examiner, issued a certificate
Of, accidental death.
Mrs. Allnutt was employed in
Montgomery County Schools from
September, 1887 to July, 1948. She
was County Supervisor of Music
during more than half of this
period. A talented musician, Mrs.
Allnutt directed the Rockville Lay
mans Choir for a number of
years, and at the time of her death
was choir director of the Rock
vile Methodist Church.
Besides her, husband, Mrs. ALL
mutt is survived by a niece, Miss
Jerry johnson, a clerk in the office
of Poolesville High School. Mrs.
Allnutt is a native of johnson City,
Tenn, and names of survivors in
that locality were not Immediately
available.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24


Last Spring when the Board
of Directors of the Agricul-
tural Center earmarked $751;
900 for the installation of
lights on the Center's athletic
field at Gaithersburg, the Up
per-Montgomery and Montgomery
County baseball leagues volunteer
to play series of night baseball
games for the benefit of the Agri-
cultural Center. Between July 20,
when installation of the lights was
completed, and September 8, when
the series closed, the eleven teams
comprising the two leagues played
tournament series of ID night
games and one donkey ball game
for a total of Is nocturnal benefit
events. The Upper Montgomery
County Fire County Department
team from Beallsville won the tour
ney and was defeated in a final
exhibition by an All-Star aggrega-
ton from the six. teams in the
Montgomery County League.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Grand Jury Report Shows
81 Indictments Returned

The grand jury for the Novem-
Der term of the Circuit Court sub
mitted its report on Tuesday. The
report as given by the foreman,
Rowan F. Erb, Of Rockville, fol-
lows:
1--WE, The Grand Jury, report
that the States Attorney pre-
sented 80 cases for our considera-
ton, and after diligently examining
1875 witnesses we have found 81 in
dictments, all of which have been
submitted TO The Court.
eve inspected the Jail and found
incarcerated therein IL white men
and II colored men and 2 colored
women, a total Of 80 inmates, all
Of whom are well taken care Of.
The Jail is in very good condition.
1.-THE Grand Jury wishes 10 COM
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Christmas Lane Feature Of Month
Long December In Rockville Plan
BUY IN ROCKVILLE

Rockville merchants are anx-
ious to serve you-buy in your
home town where parking
troubles are few - pickpoc6ets
fewer = and practically every
store will be having "Coportun-
ity Days, and special bargains
beginning December l.
Best of all, merchants par
ticipating in the December in
Rockville" plan will present pur-
chasers with coupons which
will entitle the holder to share
in the many prizes which will
be awarded by Santa Claus
when he arrives belatedly on
December 90. The "big" prize
this year will be a really big
one-just what it is will be an
nounced next week A list of
specials they are offering will
also be carried in the Sentinel
next week.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
County Lunch
Managers Attend
ID. C. Conference

Montgomery County school lunch
managers were well represented
at the annual conference Of the
School Food Service Association
which closed at the Statler Hotel
in Washington, November IS.
Approximately thirty-fve people
from this county enjoyed the
exhibits, the program, and the
social functions Of the conven-
ton. Members of the newly
organized Montgomery Coun-
ty School Food Service Associa-
ton acted as hostesses at the re-
ception on Wednesday night.
Outstanding speakers from all
parts Of the Nation were in WASH
ington to participate in the pro-
gram of the Convention. Mrs
Gertrude Bowie, Maryland State
supervisor of School Lunch was
convention chairman; Mrs. Mar
garet Morris, Of Garrett Park,
formerly with the USDA, was
program chairman; Miss Julia
Watkins, Supervisor of School
Lunch in Montgomery County, and
Mrs. Anna Bryan, President Of the
Montgomery School Food Service
Association were on the COMMITTEES
Of hostesses.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Occupations
Advisory Group
Meet In School

The members of an advisory
committee appointed by the Rock
vile Chamber of Commerce to pro-
mote Richard Montgomery's obi
versified Occupations" project, met
Tuesday at the school to discuss
the project and were entertained
at luncheon in the cafeteria.
The new course, offered to seniors
for the purpose of placing students
in jobs and helping them become
adjusted, is in charge of Day
Mullinix.
Those present on Tuesday were
Mrs. Herbert Yocom, Richard
Montgomery P-TA president; Van
F. Lippard, Chamber of Commerce
president; Joseph Tarallo, school
principal; Mr.. Mullinix, Louis M.
Leimbach, and j. Paul Brunett.
The luncheon was served by Mrs.
Laura Burruss, home economics
teacher, assisted by Ruth and
Emma Jean Fleming and June
Lippard, students.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Rockville Druggist
Injured Sunday Night
When Struck BY Car

Joseph (Doc) Stimek, manager
Of the Rockville branch, Peoples
Drug Store, suffered a fractured
pclvis and compound fracture of
the right leg when struck by an
automobile Sunday night. Mr..
Stimek was about to enter his car
when struck, and witnesses said
he was thrown about thirty feet.
The accident occurred near Con-
necticut Avenue and Nebraska, in
Washington. He was taken to
Emergency Hospital.
Doc Stimek told visitors that he
was in the operating room for 21s
hours and that the operation in
cluded the insertion of a silver
plate in the injured leg.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Art Gallery Visitors

Billy Merry, son of Mrs. Verna
Merry and Barry Leimbach, son
of Louis M. Leimbach, members of
the Sentinel Staff, were among the
thousands of spectators who at
tended the opening of the Viennese
Exhibit at the National Gallery of
Art on Sunday. This exhibit is at
tracing the attention of thousands
of visitors. The Sunday spectators
outnumbered those attending the
Redskin Game. A number of pic
lures, including one of Billy land
Barry, were in the Monday eve
ming Star. Arthur Hildreth, a
neighbor, and son of Mrs. Margaret
Hildreth, also appears in the pic
ture.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Lester Jones, Former
Policeman For County
Nominated For ]. of p.

Lester E. Jones, former Mont
gomery County policeman who was
retired for disability last year, has
been nominated for justice of the
peace, County Manager Irving G..
McNayr announced this week. If
Gov. Lane approves the nomina-
ton, Mr.. Jones would be named
an extra Committing magistrate
at Rockville, Mr.. McNayr said.
Mr.. Jones was denied pension by
the County Personnel Board last
month. He was injured while en-
tering an automobile to report to
the Bethesda police substation. The
car was struck by another.
Samuel Robertson, former JUS
tice of the peace of Bethesda, and
Americas E. Diggs, former Silver
Spring substation desk clerk have
been named extra committing
magistrates. at those substations,
Mr.. McNayr said.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24

pliment the States Attorney Wal
ter w. Dawson, Esq, and members
of the Police and Detective Force
on the thorough and efficient man
ner with which they presented evil
dence pertaining TO these cases.
"The Jury also wishes TO COM
pliment David l.. Harrison for his
competent stenographic recording
Of statements given during the
hearings.
I'm the performance of their du-
ties, it Is felt that the gentlemen
referred TO above reflect the spirit
Of the court as exemplified by the
Honorable Judges.
"The Jurors were impressed by
the friendly yet efficient operation
Of the legal machinery with which
Il came In contact"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Courthouse To
Be Decorated
For Christmas

The County Council on Tuesday
instructed County Manager |. G..
McNayr to cooperate with the
businessmen of the county seat
in Christmas decorations in con-
nection with the December in
Rockville" program. He was told
to spend up to 500 in illuminating
the entrance and trimming the 80
foot living Christmas tree on the
lawn, as was done last year. The
town will also be granted use of
the lawn for the display of the
grand prize and for the Christmas
party.
Resolutions of sympathy to the
family of Mrs. Benoni Allnutt,
killed in an accident that morning,
were passed. She was only last
week named a member of the Lii
brary Advisory Committee to the
Council.
j. Darby Bowman, secretary
treasurer for the Washington Sub
urban Sanitary Commission came
before the Council for approval OF
the sale Of bonds to the amount OF
$4,000 for the sinking fund" ;
100000 for storm drainage;
millions to build a new supply line
to the Brighton dam, and $1,000, 900
for general construction. The APP
proval, which is but a formality,
was granted.
Permission was given for the
county road forces to build roads
made necessary around the Mont
gomery County General Hospital at
Olney by the addition of a new
wing. 1t was explained that it
was for the good of the general
public.
The Council in a resolution d.
rected to the Secretary of State
urged the Food and Agricultural
Organization, known as the FAC
to select site in this county for
it's permanent headquarters.
Upon recommendation of DIR. "
l.. Ellicott it was decided not to
extend at present the dog quaran.
tine, imposed last week on the East.
ern suburban section because of a
rabies scare after several children
were bitten. A total of 225O dogs
were vaccinated Saturday at cost
of approximately 10 cents per dog
it was learned.
Charles H. Howe, Jr., the new
County Fire Marshall who took
over his duties on Monday was
introduced. He has an Office in
the Professional Building.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Laurette S. Collier
Elected President Of
TakOma Park Club

Mrs. Laurette S. Collier was
elected President of the Takoma
Park Women's Democratic Club at
their meeting November 81. Mrs.
Ruth Drake Stauffer was elected
Vice President; Mrs. Rupert Dunn,
Recording Secretary; Mrs. Clayton
E. Railey, Corresponding Secre-
tary; Mrs. Virgil H. Cain, Treas
urer, and Mrs. j. Bond Smith,
Parliamentarian.
The new president is vice presi-
dent of the Montgomery County
Women's Democratic Club; secre-
tary of the Montgomery County
Press Association and writes a
movie column for the Maryland
News. She is also past president
of the Montgomery Blair High
School Parent Teachers Associa-
ton.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Red Cross Blood
Now Available
At All Hospitals

AS result of the cooperation
of the Montgomery County Medical
Society and the hospitals in the
county the policies on furnishing
Red Cross Blood to County resi-
dents have been completely re-
vised. These revised policies were
worked out between Col. w. M.
Blunt, Chairman of the Montgom-
cry County Blood Donor Committee
and Mr.. T. H. Evans, Director OF
the Regional Blood Center.
1t has also been definitely
decided that Red Cross blood will
be available to any resident of
Montgomery County regardless OF
where he is hospitalized if he or
members of his family have identi-
fed themselves with the blood
donor program by having donated
blood. If hospitalized in one of
the hospitals not participating in
this program the patient who needs
blood or the physician should
specify that Red Cross blood is
desired prior to it's administration
To facilitate donation of blood
a Red Cross unit with a doctor
nurses and technicians, comes to
Montgomery County every two
weeks. Pledge cards are available
in all physicians offices, county
health centers and hospitals.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Come Get The Turkey!

A turkey which was to given
away by st. Mary's Circle at a
bazaar in Rockville last Saturday
night, feels very much unwanted.
He should have been claimed long
since by Roger Poole, Bethesda, IA,
RID, but efforts to locate said
Mr.. Poole have all been in vain.
If he desires to claim the turkey
he may do so by properly identify
ing himself or by calling Rockville
1929 to get full details. Bo Jordon
of Beall Avenue was winner of the
Ca's6f at the bazaar.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Former COuntian Arrives
In Ecuador To Set Up
Teacher Train'g Program

A former countian, and more
lately one of the leading educators
in the State of Pennsylvania, DR..
Leversia Powers has arrived in
Quito, Ecuador, to set up a pro-
gram of teacher training for the
schools of that South American
country. Chosen by the United
States State Department, she
probably will also go to LaPas
in Bolivia, Lima in Peru, and even
perhaps to Rio de Janiero in Brazil
and Montevideo in Uruguay on the
same duty. She has been granted
leave of absence for a year from
her work in Pennsylvania as chief
of elementary education in the
Bureau of instruction, Department
Of Public instruction.
DR.. Powers, sister of Mrs. Harry
S. Beall of Rockville, made her
home here in the county for many
years. She served as principal of
Takoma Elementary School, Be-
thesda Elementary School and
taught at Sherwood School for
three years.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Youth Revival Planned

The young people of the Rock
vile Free Methodist Church are
sponsoring youth revival to begin
on November 28 and continue
through December IL. The speaker,
the Rev. Richard Traver of Ran
somville, New York, has been &C
tive in educational circles and il
Youth For Christ rallies. There
will be special singing each ev.
ng, including solos by Mr.. Trav-
er. An invitation is extended to all,
and especially to the youth of Rock
vile. Services will be held each
evening, except Saturday, begin
ming at 7:45.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
For Sentimental Reasons

The return of contents of black
leather pocketbook, lost near Alb
West Montgomery Avenue, Rock
vile, Tuesday night, is sought, the
owner said, mainly for sentimental
reasons. Baby pictures and war
time mementoes as well as drivers
permit and other papers, were in
the pocketbook. The owner, Mrs.
Elizabeth G. Coleman, said she
would feel satisfied to have just
the personal items returned, even
though the pocketbook contained
about $500. Her telephone number
Is Rockville 2483.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Xmas Seal Drive Opens

Receipts in the amount of $4,-
321.25 is the result of the first
four days of the County Seal
drive, which is headed by Law
nce B. Maloney, Sr. The mini
mum needed in the county to make
possible the 1850 tuberculosis pre-
vention and control program of the
Association is $4,000. County
chairmen are David e. Belts, Rock
vile, Frederick S. Stolz, Gathers
burg, and George V. Menke, Ken
sington.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Roland L. Banks, Jr.
Admitted To Md. Bar
Association Nov. 8

Roland L. Banks, Jr.,l after in
terrupting his pre-law studies at
the University of Virginia to serve
in the armed forces during the last
World War, has completed his
course and on November 9th, was
admitted to the Maryland Bar at
Annapolis. Mr.. Banks is a grad
uate of Richard Montgomery High
School and of the University of
Virginia.
The son of Mr.. and Mrs. Roland
Banks of Rockville, Mr.. Banks is
married to Miss Margaret Wilson,
formerly of Petersburg, Va. One
sister, Miss Elizabeth Banks makes
her home in Rockville, Miss Beulah
Banks, another sister, lives in
Chicago. Mr.. Banks is the nephew
of Frank and Porter Ward of
Rockville. He is a Major in the
Army Reserves.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Squaws And Braves To
Attend Square Dance
Bring New Members

The West Montgomery County
Citizens Association is holding a
Heap Big Square Dance" and get
together on Friday, December 2
at the Potomac School, following
a short business meeting at S:15.
According to the signs, "No wam-
pun needed" "Bringum new mem
bers." "Haveum big time" Leave
um pocketbooks TO home" Braves
are urged to bring their squaws
and dance every dance. Enjoy the
free refreshments prepared by the
Homemakers' Club.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24

a two-day con-
vention in Bal
t j m ore last
week. Mayor
Thomas S. Post
of Cumberland
is the new pres
ident, and May
or Kelly will
step into the
presidency when
Mr.. Posts term
e xpires II
months from
now.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Rockville Mayor
President Elect
OF Md. League

Mayor G. Lamar Kelly of Rock
vile was named president-elect Of
the Maryland League of Municipal
ties when representatives of SO
Maryland towns and cities met in
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Diamond Jubilee Session

Governor W. Preston Lane and
Senator Willard Tydings will be
the guest speakers at the Diamond
Jubilee Session of the State
Grange being held in Annapolis,
December 6 through 8,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Promoted By Business Places Of Town
Plan Will Be Put In Operation December 1

For the second year. December in Rockville" sponsored
by the Chamber of Commerce. various other organizations
and clubs will be promoted by the business places of the
town. 1t is expected that between $4,000 and $4,000 will be
contributed to make the plan possible according Van r.
Lppard president of the Rockville Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
AqricuIturoI Center Finds
Lighting Field Expensive

Although the 1949 baseball has become ancient his
tory in the face of current controversy over which toooa
team gets what bowl bid might not be too late to take
look at what local baseball did for the Montgomery County
Cooperation Agricultural Center when the last rose OF sum-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Dollars To DOughnuts

The Senior Class of Poolesville
High School is giving play, IDOL
lars to Doughnuts," a farce in
three-acts, on December End at 8
P. M. in the school auditorium.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24

Nobody has yet discovered
method that will beat the Santa
Claus theory in political cam
paigns.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24
Washington Grove Bazaar

The Wesleyan Service Guild of
the Washington Grove Methodist
Church will hold a Bazaar and
Bake Sale in the Assembly hall on
Saturday, December 8 at 10 A. NJ.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24

The stock market continues to
intrigue those who have no money
t. purchase stocks.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24

The acquisition of money has
never operated in proportion to
human intelligence.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24

Guest minister at the Rockville
Presbyterian Church on Sunday
morning will be DR.. Donald w.
Richardson, Professor Of Christian
Missions at the Union Theological
Seminary, Richmond. Va. He will
speak during the Sunday School
period and will preach at the morn
ing worship service. A cordial well
come is extended to all to hear
him.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-11-24

Genuine religion is conspicuous
because it lacks display.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-02-03
Team Standing
ST. MARY'S
LEAGUE

"wednesday, January 26)
The Bears won all three of their
games last week to 60 out on top by
two games in the second half. The
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-02-03
EAGLES
LEAGUE

High single game was rolled by
j. Wagner (145) and he also rolled
high three-game total of 355 The
Thrushes had high single game (616)
and high three-game total was roll
ed by the Pheasants.
12O-32O Glass
J. Wagner, 1885; Black, 322;
Hartman, 130-336; Burger, 1876; Lush
baugh, 1876; Nicodemus, 123-330;
Spang1ers 126; Rocco, 1872; Leopard,
1886; D. Smith, 1886; Shanholtz,
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-02-03
BOWLING
Continued from Page 81
KIWANIS CLUB
LEAGUE

The Eagles, who were idle the
week before, won three games on
Thursday night to put them in tie
for the lead with the Yankees in
the fourth period. The Yankees
were idle Thursday night.
The Eagles had the high single
game $3.50 and also the high three
game set 153O), Ward had the
high Individual single game (124
and Poffenberger and Odendhal tied
for the high three-game set when
each had total scores of 1876.
800 Or Better Glass
Poffenberger, 1926; Odendhal, 1875;
Slifer, BIG; Ward, 315; Nichols, $40;
Cannen, 300.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-02-03

Shoop, 104; Gladys Darlington, 1O4;
and Phyllis Palmer, 100
80 Or Better Glass
jeanette Bearinger, SO Ruth Dunn,
SO; Nancy Shoop, 81; Phyllis Pal
Der, 80; Genevieve Reecher, SO, So;
Ruth Ausherman, 80, 90; Josie
Adams, 81; Jeanne Price, 81; Roberta
Spangler, 95; Virginia Myers, 95;
Bina Sampsell, 95; Norma Grogran,
SO; Nellie Bowman, 90; Margaret
Harris, 90; June Price, 90; Laura
Michael, 90; Virginia Browning, 90;
Peggy Carter, 81; Elayne Dayhoff,
81; Ruth Mueller, 81; Esther Nc
Carren, 81.
Free Bowling
Peggy Carter, 70, 81 (243); Josie
Adams, 81, 81 (242).
Team Standing
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-02-03
Team Standing
MOOSE LEAGUE
(Tuesdav. January 25)

uGSudNs JdludLy AOJ
In the Z O'Clock Division, the
Ears dropped two games while the
Heads and Eyes we're winning two,
and the Ears are now only one game
out in front Jack Tritsch had the
high single game Q44) and Peck
Harper had the high three game set
1922. +8f
In the O'Clock Division the Ant
lers increased their lead to two
games when they won a pair while
the Tails were losing two Fred
Cline had the high single game (145)
and Garvin Shove had the high
three-g game set (37D.
1lO-32O Glass
O'Clock DivisiOn-Peck Harper
lit, 1873, 1882; Chas. Hess, ia; T.
Evans, 140, 117-353; J. Hinkle, 1923;
Bob Bowers, 121-325; NJ. Herbert,
119; j. Crawford, 112, lis; Jack
Tritsch, 1872; r. Shove, 1873; J. Judd,
1914.
9O'CIOck DivisiOn-Garvin Shove,
112, 100, 1887; Eric Nemzek, lis,
113324; w. Gilbert, 113; w. Gel
wicks, 1874, 131-359; j. R. Gladhill,
1873; Fred Cline, 145-342; H. Jolliffe,
Ill; Cody Black, lis, 114-330; J. c.
Long, 1871, 118-349; j. H. Stevenson,
112; c. Itnyre, 119, 1881; Sam
Eller, 1875; r. Swope, 110-320.