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Montgomery County sentinel., 1952-12-11
Robert L. Edwards, Atty.
6019 Baltimore Avenue
Riverdale, Md.
Trustees Sale

OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE
Located in Dennis C. Simmons
Addition to Rockville in Mont
gomery County, Maryland.
Under and by virtue of power
of sale contained in a certain deed
of trust from Charles Willis and
Marilyn Willis, his wife, to t-le
undersigned trustees, dated the
24th day of March 1852, and re-
corded among the land records of
Montgomery County, Maryland, in
Liber 1914 at folio 1892, default
having occurred under the terms
thereof, and at the request of the
parties secured thereby, the under
signed, trustees to sell named in
SAID deed of trust, will offer for
sale at public auction in front of
the Court House door at Rockville,
Maryland, on
DECEMBER 80, 1852 AT 200 PM.
all that property in said deed of
trust described as follows:
Lot numbered Ten (10) in Block
lettered "D", in the subdivision
known as dennis C. Simmons Ad-
dition to Rockville" as per plat
recorded in Plat Book No. 38, Plat
No. 1858 among the Land Records
Of Montgomery County, Maryland.
This property is improved by a
one story end-of-row brick dwell.
ing containing four rooms and
bath, with all modern improve
ments, and located at 241 North
Adams Street, Rockville, Maryland.
TERMS OF SALE-A cash de-
post of $4,000 will be required at
the time of the sale, the balance
to be payable in cash within ten
days after ratification of the sale
by the Circuit Court, with interest
on said balance from the day of
sale to the date of settlement. All
adjustments will be made as of the
day of sale, including front foot
benefit charges of the Washington
Suburban Sanitary Commission
which will be adjusted for the cur
rent year to the day of sale, and
thereafter assumed by the pur-
chaser; all costs of conveyancing
including revenue stamps are to be
paid by the purchaser.
The above described property
will be sold subject to the balance
due on first mortgage, the exact
balance and terms of which will
be announced at the time of sale.
ROBERT L. EDWARDS,
CLIFFORD G. PERCY,
Trustees 1871
Montgomery County sentinel., 1952-12-11
Twin Brook
Mrs. Claud o. Cross
Poplar 2-4549

Thanksgiving for most of us
meant quiet home gatherings and
dinners, with the day off from work,
and the children home from school
for few days. There were church
services and whether or not each
attended in person, he ave thanks
in his own way for all blessings
most of all for the. privilege of liv-
ing in a country that allows one
to do just that.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Petty of
Okinawa Ave. had a big family
gathering and were thankful to
have their son, Robert, with them
all for the first time since his dis
charge from the air force Novem-
ber 5.
The Leo McCarthy's of Ardennes
Ave. enjoyed the holidays visiting
with their brother and family, Mr..
and Mrs. Vernon Land in Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ward and
family on Atlantic Avenue enter
tanned when their guests during the
holidays were their grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Thrower from
Charlotte, N. C.
Mrs. Dean Merrill and three
children of Halsey Road have re-
cent word from Mr.. Merrill, who is
on a round-the-world tour for
Mutual Security Agency, that they
may expect him home in time for
Christmas. At the present he is
in China.
Little Richard Carl arrived on
November 25 at Suburban Hospital
in time for a Thanksgiving present
to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Her
bert Stephens of Denfeld Road.
His grandmother, Mrs. Carl John
son, of Silver Spring is spending
some time with her daughter and
family especially to help care for
the new little boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Wilson and
Peggy and Gale were overnight
guests Thanksgiving of their uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Had
lick, in Kensington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Woelk of Ar
dennes enjoyed their Thanksgiving
dinner at the Peter Pan near Gal
thersburg.
+ Mrs. Lynn bennett has resigned
as 4th grade teacher in our school,
and has returned to her former
home in Massachusetts to be with
her husband. Mrs. Grace Herson,
who formerly taught lst grade at
Rockville Elementary, will take her
place. Mrs. Herson comes with
hign recommendations and with
about years teaching experience.
Mrs. Janice Shafarman has been
transferred to teaching position
nearer her home in Silver Spring.
Mrs. Dorothy Reese, of Rockville,
will replace her. She has prior
teaching experience over the Coun-
the Dist. of Columbia, and in
WIS.,, rsin.
Ml5. Cal. on who was the form
er clerk a, the r'p, has accepted
fulltime emplo, l. \, he Derh-
esda Naval Hospital, and .-.- Vim
ball replaces her.
DR.. Larrimore, Principle, reports
that a student council is being or
ganized, which is definitely teach
er-student activity, and which will
Montgomery County sentinel., 1952-12-11
SHERIFF0S SALE
Of Valuable
Personal Property
State of Maryland

State of Maryland
Montgomery County To-Wit:
By virtue of Distraint for Rent
issued by Justice of the Peace of
Montgomery County for Rockville
Development Corp, and to me as
Sheriff of said County directed at
the suit of Rockville Development
Corporation VS. Mrs. Dorothy Sig
Ter, 1 have this 9Th day of No
vember 1862, seized and taken into
execution all the right, title, claim,
interest and estate both at law
and in equity of the said Mrs.
Dorothy Sigler, of, in, to and about
the following described property
to-wit:
l Couch
2 Large Arm Chairs
l Admiral Television Set
2 Rugs
3 Stands
l Large Mirror
1 Small Table
/ Washing Machine
2 Twin Beds
/ Bureau
l Wardrobe
2 Straight Chairs
1 KelvinatOr Refrigerator
Book Case
l Desk
l hereby give notice that l will
sell all the right, title, claim, in
terest and estate both at law and
in equity of the said Mrs. Dorothy
Sigler, of, in, to and about the
above described property to the
highest bidders for cash at 405
Blandford Ave-, Apt. No. l, Rock
vile, Md, on
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 80, 1852
AT 1890 AM.
CHARLES S. LAWRENSON,
Sheriff. 2052
Montgomery County sentinel., 1952-12-11

house, subscriptions to six maga-
zines for the library, and some re-
cords will be bought.
DR.. Larrimore, Principal, reports
the PTA mothers completely re-
lieved her of the census taking task,
and the results are now being ta-
bulated. They are also helping out
with noon-time supervision of the
playground and luncheons.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1952-12-11

set up the philosophy and govern
ment for the school.
The pupils were very successful
in their recent magazine selling
project and the school made over
$100. Some money was also real
lied from the school pictures, when
20% of the profits went to the
school. With this money a flag
for the pole in front of the school
Montgomery County sentinel., 1952-12-11
MavvY@vdMas

For color-over at the La Siesta-there mag
nfcent Mexican clothes hampersbg and little
that cost from $5.25 to $975.
And while you're at there is right-nterestng line of
for childrenncludng handcraft SETS One is knock
out The youngsters out leather goodshings like coin
and key There ewelry making SETS too
which will delight the little girls or your list.
There's delightful blown Mexican glass the
Sesta and back kids-sma Mexican straight chairs"
and rockers that sell for $2.9S and S4.98.
We have hunch-youll find it fun-and exciting to shop
at La Siesa this Special Christmas Shopping Hours
AdYertisem
Montgomery County sentinel., 1952-12-11
by Roy Lee Yinger

decided on an attempt to capture
Leesburg-then considered an i'm
portant upper outpost of the South
The Union scouts climbed the high
hills of Marble Quarry adjacent to
Whites Ferry to observe the biv-
ouac fires of the enemy. The con-
clusion was reached that the
South's forces were small in num-
Der, and it was felt that it would
be comparatively easy matter to
obtain the objective desired. His
tory does not tell up why the fol-
lowing was done-but it was GER.
talnly most culpable blunder to
send 1000 troops to Edwards
Ferry, three miles downstream,
away from the fight, the entire e.
ployment to cross over to the
mouth of Goose Creek, there to
march up the river towards Balls
Bluff to provide reinforcement for
the original task force should the
need arise.
Meanwhile at Whites Ferry and
from Harrison's Island, three huge
scows, each carrying 40 men per
load, with full equipment, left fol
Balls Bluff on the Virginia Shore.
And now occurred another of the
Unions mistakes Of the war--they
chose the worst debarkation point
lmaglnable-a spot where the nigh
cliffs were unscalable, a place OF
dense copse wood thickets where
the Confederates lay in wait until
all had landed and then moved
down the toohsh invaders like so
many sitting ducks. Surely panut.-
momum reIgned That fateful day
at Balls Bluif!!! rhe fact that
only three boats were available
made retreat difficult; the facs that
the Potomac was swollen six feet
above normal (almost flood staga)
made swimming hazardous and
1 Hardy. Some, in desperation,
t; a very 1ew made 1t. One
Gazing boat, heavily laden sank
IA ...e swirling, muddy waters and
all on board were lost. Retreat
down the river in the hope Of join
ing up with the hum ying reinforce
ments coming up was tnwartec oy
the Contederates who apparently
had knowledge of the maneuver.
The slaughter chat bright spring
day was almost unbenevaOte. Ine
Union forces-half of which were
unframed, were completely ue-
morahzed; few knew now to oper-
the cannons when the veteran
eSHilD. were kIhed; as a con-
seque--ce = MON o1IicerS man
ned the lis, FEW OF them
ever lived to ,e. TIL -. Nine
teen hundred Union L.yors sod
the river; eight hundred .ro.G ne,
casualties, 223 dead, $50 ,vounael,
800 taken prisoners. The South lost
3OO men, l53 of which were killed.
If you go to Whites Ferry and
take the boat across, down river
is the western tip of Harrisons
Island. A mile and a half further
down is the beginning OF Balls
Bluff. When you land in Virginia
turn left on a stone road and go
one and half miles to the Lees
burg to Point of Rocks road; tl,n
le1t Ior one n'''e to bronze marNer
along highwaJ on ct descropg
the battle of ball'a C,r-I whicn
the South is Justly p,yad) n
left on stone road, and a .lils
further on you are at the exact
spot where the humiliation of the
Union forces took place.
Here, less than a stones throw
from the river, is probably the
Montgomery County sentinel., 1952-12-11
.M0vvy-ohhtMoa-

We point out-and you should see-her line of silver jew
eyexotc big Zuni bracelets handmade Navajo designs
to nothing of absolutely beautiful and gamorous rings
There is pair of hoop sterling earrings there which-we
know Have eweed Bobby pins-At La Siesta
all aglitter with rhinestones emerald saphres ($
pair)and those sterling belt (ncudng bucke which
will dress basic blacks? And while you're thinking
basic blacks look Marjories Indian belts
and the beaded ones too
She has line of copper costume jewery too that is
breath taking with brown.
And do her line of Mexican pottery: complete tea
set primitive in design and coor) for eight at $3.50
and those cunning pottery sketsand the patters
and the-well see for yourself.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1952-12-11
SHERIFFS SALE
Of Valuable
Personal Property
State of Maryland

State of Maryland
Montgomery County To-Wit:
By virtue of a Writ of F;eri
Facias issued out of the Trial Mag
istrates Court, Montgomery Coun-
ty, Md, and to me as Sheriff of
said County directed at the suit Of
Marie F. Cumberland VS. Jean
Erickson, ! have this 5th day of
November 1862, seized and taken
into execution all the right, title,
claim, interest and estate both at
law and in equity of the said Jean
Erickson, of, in, to and about the
following described property to-
wit:
1889 Ford VS. Station Wagon
Conn. Tag No. 9L-1S0
Motor No. 4667772
hereby give notice that | will
sell all the right, title, claim, in
terest and estate both at law and
in equity of the said Jean Erick-
son, of, in, to and about the above
described property to the highest
bidders for cash at Maryland Mo-
tors, Montgomery Avenue, Rock
Vile, Maryland.
DECEMBER 19, 1852 at 1000 AM.
Terms of Sale: CASH.
CHARLES S. LAWRENSON,
Sheriff
Montgomery County, Md. 203S
Montgomery County sentinel., 1952-12-11

This is the sixth of series of
articles dealing with spots of local
beauty and color unknown and gen.
orally unappreciated by the aver
age native. We hope you will like. =.
WHITES FERRY, Md, and
BALLS BLUFF, VA.
In Civil War days Whites Fer
ry was known as Conrad's Ferry.
L is situated directly south of the
rillage of Martinsburg, Montgom-
sry County, Maryland, not far
rom Poolesville. 1t is the oldest
Potomac River ferry, and has OPP
erated continuously long before
he war between the states. Gener-
ltion after generation of the l.. w.
White family were the owners and
operators of this old ferry until of
ate years when Rockville attorn-
sy purchased it. The ferry boat,
which is actually a scow, is cap
able of transporting two automo-
liles per trip. The charge is NOM
nal, seventy-five cents. The ferry
is used extensively by residents of
he Dickerson, Beallsville, Barnes
lyille and Poolesville sections for
Trips to Loudoun County, Virginia;
1T Point of Rocks, Frederick
County, Maryland is located the
Closest Potomac River bridge ad-
accent to these areas.
Arriving on the Virginia bank
you are only three miles north of
Geesburg, the county seat of Lou
ioun County. The ferry boat is
powered by gasoline motor; there
are two stout cables attached to
zach end of the boat upstream
wards, each having a cast iron
wheel running on a pulley fastened
to heavy cable stretching from
bank to bank. 1t is really an in
genious and highly satisfactory
means of water transportation.
The first ferry boat at Whites
FERRY was operated by a pole, al
arduous and exhausting task.
Whites Ferry is located aim
opposite harrison's Island, whe e,
curing the civil War, large con-
tlngent of Union soldiers was en-
camped as one of the Unions pre-
cauCions against the South's pos
slDie invasion of ashington. har-
fison's Island is still owned by the
Harrison family who reside in
Eeesburg ifhe Umon army, all
through the war, was spotted at
strategic places on the maryland
side of the river all the way from
darpers Ferry to Washington.
General Mcclellan was command
er-in-Chief; the South's forces on
he southern banks were led by
General Evans whose headquarters
We're in Leesburg.
Just below Whites Ferry is
Balls Bluff, Virginia. Here was
fought, Just two months after the
battle Of Bull Run, one of the
bloodiest battles OF the war. 1t
resulted in a complete rout of the
invading Union forces and caused
much CONSERVATION and concern in
Washington. So absomtely ana ut-
terly was the Union army beaten
that immediate steps were taken
BY the North to move the capital
from Washington. This, however,
was not done at this time.
Balls Bluffs activities are an
astonishing twenty meters, and at
certain spots, is absolutely mac
cessible. q know, l have coon
all over this Wilderness
The Union forces, numbering be-
tween four and five thousand un-
der the immediate command of
Generals Banks, Stone and Devens
Montgomery County sentinel., 1952-12-11
Notice To Stockholders

The annual meeting of the
Stockholders of the. First National
Bank of Sandy Spring, Maryland,
for the election of directors and
the transaction of such other busi-
ness as may properly come before
the meeting will be held at the
Bank on
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1853
AT 2 O'CLOCK PM.
FREDERICK L. THOMAS,
President. 2040
Montgomery County sentinel., 1952-12-11

William E. Hutchinson, Atty,
925 Fifteenth ST., NV,
Washington 5, DC.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD.
as Court of Equity
In the Matter of the Deed of Trus;
ARTHUR C. HORTON and
GERTRUDE S. HORTON, his wife,
Tenants by the Entiretie5,
To
OLIVER NJ. WALKER,
W. LAIRD DUNLOP, III, and
WILLIAM X. COPENHAVER.
Trustees.
No. 1924 Equity
Order NiSi ---
ORDERED, this End day Of De-
cember AID. 1862, by the Circuit
Court for Montgomery County, as
a Court of Equity, that the Audi
tors Report filed in the above en-
TITLED cause, be ratified and cot
firmed, unless cause to the con-
trary thereof be shown on or be-
fore the goth day of December
next: Provided a copy of this or
der be inserted in some newspaper
published in said Montgomery
County, once in each of three sue
cessive weeks before the said 29sh
day of December, 1852.
CLAYTON X. WATKINS,
Clerk Of the Circuit Court for
montgomery County, Md.
True Copy-Test:
Clayton X. Watkins, Clerk 2O19
Montgomery County sentinel., 1952-12-11
j. Robert Brown, Solicitor

j. Robert Brown, Solicitor
1921 Munsey Building
Baltimore 2, Maryland
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD.
Sitting as a Court of Equity
Elk parte in the matter of the
petition of Benedict F. Robson
and Doris L. Robson his wife, for
the adoption of an infant.
753 Adoption Equity
Order of Publication
The object of this suit is to OBJ
tain a decree of adoption and
change of name of Linda Ann Null
Inns, a female child, born on Sep
tember 4, 1862, to Roberta Mullins.
The petitioners seek to adopt said
child as their own and TO have it's
name changed to Linda Ann Robi-
son; that all the parties hereto are
of the white race; the petitioners
are of the Catholic faith; except
the natural mother who has no re-
ligious affiliations; that at the
time of the birth of said infant
child, the natural mother Roberta
Mullins was married to Earl Gaines
Mullins whose present whereabouts
are unknown, his last known ad-
dress being Clinchport, Virginia.
1t is thereupon, ordered by the
Circuit Court for Montgomery
County, this End day of December,
1852, that the petitioners referred
to cause a copy of this order to
be published in some weekly news
paper published in Montgomery
County, once a week for three sue
cessive weeks, before the 9th day
of December, 1852, giving notice to
Earl Gaines Mullins, the husband
of Roberta Mullins, natural mother
of said child, of the object and
substance of this petition for adop-
tion and warning him to be in this
Court, in person or by solicitor, on
or before the 9th day of January,
1858, to show cause, if any he may
nave, why decree should not be
passed as prayed.
STEDMAN PRESCOTT,
Judge
True Copy-Test:
Clayton K. Watkins, Clerk 2020
Montgomery County sentinel., 1952-12-11
~
Shopping The Town
Presenting: La Siesta

In you haven't been in Marjorie Carraso's cute,
quaint and altogether charming shop-"La Sesta" (24
MongOmery-at the County Seat for your Interesting
Christmas buyingyoure missing things which should be
missed at this time of year.
Think we're kidding? Marjorie you may may not
know, specazes in Mexican things gewgaws nkets-
which will send youand those hard please people your
Christmas is-ino shrieks of joy the Big Day
Montgomery County sentinel., 1952-12-11

Guy NJ. Meadows, Atty,
Denrike Bldg, 1910 Vermont Ave,
Washington 5, DC.
IN THE ClkCUIT COURT FOR
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD.
as a Court of Equity
In the Matter of the Estate of
ADDIE M. HARR, Incompetent;
GUY NJ. MEADOWS, Committee.
No. 1895 Equity
Order Nisi =
ORDERED, this oath day of No
vember AID. 1852, by the Circuit
Court for Montgomery County, as
a Court of Equity, that the Audi
tors Second Report filed in the
above entitled cause, be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown on or
before the 29th day Of December
next: Provided a copy of this or
der be inserted in some newspaper
published in said Montgomery
County, once in each of three sue
cessive weeks before the said 10Th
day of December, 1852.
CLAYTON X. WATKINS,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Montgomery County, Md.
True Copy-Test:
Clayton X. Watkins, Clerk 1877
Montgomery County sentinel., 1952-12-11
David E. Belts, Atty,

David E. Belts, Atty,
Rockville, Md.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD.
as a Court of Equity
In the Matter of the Deed OF
Trust from
PAT v. COOPER, widow,
To
CORNELIUS WHALIN and
E. SPENCER FITZGERALD,
Trustees.
No. 1887 Equity
Order Nisi -
ORDERED, this 25th day of No
vember AID. 1852, by the Circuit
Court for Montgomery County, as
a Court of Equity, that the Audi
tors Report filed in the above en-
titled cause, be ratified and con-
firmed, unless cause to the con-
trary thereof be shown on or be-
fore the 29th day of December
next: Provided a copy of this or
der be inserted in some newspaper
published in said Montgomery
County, once in each of three sue
cessive weeks before the said 29tn
day of December, 1862.
CLAYTON X. WATKINS,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Montgomery County, Md.
True Copy-Test:
Clayton X. Watkins, Clerk 1878
Montgomery County sentinel., 1952-12-11
Important
reminder! /!

More than 100000 telephone numbers in the
Washington metropolitan area have been
changed. Each telephone number now car
mes numeral as part of its central office
name. Follow these suggestions to avoid
errors and delays in calling:
L Find the new number in the new Decem-
Der telephone directory before you call.
= When dialing your calls, dial the first two
letters of the central Office name and the
numeral, then the rest of the telephone
number.
sB If the number plate on your telephone
dial still has yellow mask, kindly remove
it. If this plate has only four numerals,
dial Gil CRepair Service) and we will supply
a plate with your new number.
The Chesapeake 6 Potomac Telephone Company
Montgomery County sentinel., 1952-12-11

James II. Pugh, Atty,
Rockville, Md.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD.
as a Court of Equity
BERYL R. ENGLISH,
Plaintiff,
Montgomery County sentinel., 1952-12-11
KETHLEEN C. ENGLISH,
Defendant
No. 14,869 Equity
Order NiSi :

ORDERED, this 1st day of De-
cember AID. 1852, by the Circuit
Court for Montgomery County, as
Court of Equity, that the Audi
tors First Report filed in the
above entitled cause, be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown on or
before the Goth day of December,
next; Provided a copy OF this or
der be inserted in some newspaper
published ia said Montgomery
County, once in each of three sue
cessive weeks before the said 29th
day of December, 1852.
CLAYTON X. WATKINS,
Clerk OF the Circuit Court for
Montgomery County, Nd.
True Copy-Test:
Clayton K. Watkins, Clerk 1879
, 1952-01-08

house he began staying out
late and soon became friendly
with other boys who en-
couraged him to quit school.
Tony was referred to the
Division Of Child Welfare in
1947. He responded to the in
terest shown him but the Cod
mother was never able to
really care for him. Finally in
1949 we placed him at Man
dahl, only because there was
no other place for him.
Tony has made a very good
adjustment at Mandahl. He
has had two years Of happi-
ness; Of being accepted and
being wanted. There are no
relatives who can take care Of
him and we have not been
able to locate his parents.
Won't yo uopen your home for
Tony?
For detailed Information
about how you can help Penny
and all the other children who
need your help, contact the
g hi Id Welfare Division in
st. Croix, ". I.
, 1952-01-08

people who have endeared
themselves to our little La
The Noodles are interesting
Vallee School The children
Last year, they purchased and
installed new blackboards for
the School. The visited the
School often an dtook a keen
interest in the children. The
Noodles think that the Ia Val
lee school children are as nice
a bunch Of youngsters as they
have ever known.
When we had our Christmas
Party out there on December
Is, Governor de Castro, Adj
ministrator Canegata, Mrs.
Marie Poston and other guests
from New York, found this
charming couple (Mr. & Mrs.
Woodle) right there as a real
part Of the community. In adj
dition to gifts from New York
and refreshments furnished BY
the Department, the Noodles
brought ice cream and candy
for every child. They were
Just as happy as the
youngsters.
On New Years morning, I
drove out to La Vallee with
several guests. It was not sur
prising to find all the children
serenading Nh. q Mrs. Woodle
Sitting on the porch surrounds
ed by the children, Mr.
Noodle joined in the singing.
They were a happy group. Fol
lowing the serenade, the
Noodles served sweet sodas,
ice cream and long peppermint
candy walking sticks.
When we were leaving Mr..
Woodle said, "Those children.
have good voices, but they
need training; can't you get
some help for them?" In such
4 setting, money Or no money,
my only answer could be
sYes.' It's 4 promise-Which
must be kept.