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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-03-12

establishment of this center, the
nearest fire company was not al
ways called as the telephone COM
pany would not assume the re-
sponsibility of routing fire calls
to the nearest fire department.
They would always call the fire
company located on the exchange
area from which the call origin
ated.
From the Civil Defense angle,
the upper county fire board will
provide a center of communica-
ton for the county fire depart
ments in event a bombing de-
stroys the control center in Silver
Spring. Also in event of an air
raid, the fire sirens on the up
county fire stations, which are the
only air raid warning devices in
this area, can be operated stimuli
taneously from this center.
The total cost of equipping this
center including furniture, office
equipment, radio equipment and
transmitter tower was $4,000. This
was provided by County Civil De-
tense funds.
With the new fire control center
in operation, the up county fire de-
partments now have been able to
initiate a mutual aid plan where
by more than one department will
respond on building fires in the
outlying and border line areas and
on alarms in special hazardous
occupancies such as rest homes,
schools, mills and factories.
The control center is now in full
operation to all the fire depart
ments except Damascus, which in
stallation is being delayed because
of difficulties in obtaining tele-
phone trunk lines and radio equip
ment.
There has been no change in
fire department numbers except in
Gaithersburg with the establish
ment of this control board. To call
the fire department on a Rockville
phone, dial 2345; on a Poolesville
phone, dial 5000; on a Damascus
phone, dial 2181; and on a Gath
ersburg phone, ask for 512 or tell
the operator you want to report a
fire. These numbers are listed I'M
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-03-12

The Clarksburg Community As
sociation met Monday night, March
2. A large attendance was present
in spite of the snowy weather.
James R. King presided. Mrs. T..
A. Jordan read the secretary's re-
port, while Ora King gave the fin
ancial report.
The development committee pro-
tested the relocation of Md. 121.
However, it appears that this road
will be changed.
The Sign Committee advised that
they are getting more detailed in
formation about the new road signs
as to size and illumination.
The Publicity Committee sug-
gested that the Association cooper
ate with the P. T. A. during the
Spring Festival. 1t was suggested
that the Association would have
some time of booth or at least some
type of publicity at the Festival.
President King asked all commit
tee chairmen to write up the duties
involving their offices and submit
them at the next meeting.
The Chairman of the Light Com.
mittee reported that the Light ac-
count is very low. He mentioned
that several persons were back in
their 1862 contributions. However,
some people have paid in advance.
He said that he realize that it was
Income Tax time and presumed
that money was scarce at this time.
He hoped that everyone would con-
tribute at an early date.
Chairman Martz said that pro-
perty owners, renters and heads
of families all had a mutual respon-
sibility in keeping the Community
lighted. Everyone knows that
lights means safety and protection.
He urged all residents to pay their
light contributions to the various
Pay Stations which are located at
Moblev's Store, Whips Garage
and Barr's Store.
Civil Defense Committee an
nounced that Arthur Miller was APP
pointed the head of Civil Defense
for Montgomery County.
The Welfare Committee brought
up the question of dumping garb-
age. The Chairman contacted one
Of the county officials who thought
that the people should be educated
first about the dumping problems.
The official was pessimistic about
getting any funds from the County
TO help at this time. There are
many problems involved.
First, an adequate road to the
dump must be secured, secondly.
the services of a man and a bull
dozer must be procured. The oper-
etor would cover the garbage to
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-03-12
Tncov,1n Tax Pnfund
Can BE Forwarded

Your refund check can be for
warded to your new address If you
rotifv the Postmaster promptly
when YOU move saws L. A. Cham
berlin. Director Of Internal Revenue
IF YOU are a taxpaver who ex-
pects refund and have changed
your address since fling your re-
turn Won should notify the Poet
office DEPARTMENT nj once. IL the
check has been Given 10 the Post
office for delivery before vour
chance If address IS NJ record II
viii he returned IN the Oishursii,0
oFi"e in Washirgton n. c. In that
event u viii he necessary for Won
to notify the Director n Internal
Revenue Of your new address.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-03-12

Continued from Page y
and school tax rate no lower than
$1.90."
Certainly, only a 10 per cent
decrease lin the tax rate) will not
Offset increases in property as
easements repeatedly ranging
from so per cent to more than
100 per cent" Miller added.
The group estimated revenue
next year from non-property
sources would be $2.S million.
Economy-talking Councilmen re-
ceived a blow last week as the
school board submitted a sos mil
lion budget request, some so mia.
lion above this years operating
expenses.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-03-12
Hammond Denies .
Continued from Page

Continued from Page u
million, Hancock said. He admitted.
however, that the actual school
population had risen more than
the 70 per cent hike in the general
population since the war.
"This ought to show that this is
not free-spending, wild-eyed
county council as Col. Lee charg-
ed" Hammond said.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-03-12


prevent the spread of disease and
fire. Further, there must be a
donation of land where the dump
could almost impossible to handle
this proposal now. However, an
other idea was advanced that we
contact some trucker who could
carry the garbage and trash away
for a nominal monthly charge. This
proposal is now being investigated.
A new Committee was formed
called the Game and Fish Commit
tee. At first this was subcom-
mittee under the Recreational Com
mittee. However, with the associ-
alton interest in conservation, and
that Upper Montgomery is the
only place where the sportman
could hope for consideration. 1t.
was voted that this Committee
would be separate and independent.
The members of this Commit
tee are Raymond King, Chairman,
Henry Hough, Ebert Koontz, Mrs.
Roy Porterfeld, Shirley Hess and
Melvin Ambrose. This Committee
is hopeful of some real accomplish
ments in conjunction with conserva-
ton. The Committee was hopeful
that the Clarksburg Lake would
be restocked with large fish for
| tho coming caa son
1t was announced that the Coun-
ty has Cleanup Campaign under
way for cleaner roadsides during
April. 1t was hoped that everyone
would cooperate.
Edward Deets offered an amend
ment to the Constitution changing
Article of Section 2. 1t received
favorable consideration,
Harold Pease was appointed as
q member of the Development
Committee.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Rose visited
the association meeting and they
were invited to return.
Ora King of the Recreational
Committee, showed two color films
Cabin John, Rockville, Cedar Grove
and Clarksburg.
Correction is made concerning
Mrs. Mary Lancaster's daughters
marriage to Mr.. Harry D. Cotron.
Her name is Sylvia instead of
Sylvania.
The nominating committee of
the Clarksburg Methodist Church
will meet at 8 pm, Saturday,
March ID at the Parsonage.
Mrs. Raymond Whip celebrated
her birthday Friday at her home.
Relatives gave her surprise birth
day party that night. Amongthose
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
rond Whip and their daughter,
Kathleen; Mrs. Stanley Whip;
and Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Whip and
their children, Pete and Bonnie.
Mrs. Lois Maxwell, who fractured
her arm several weeks ago, has
returned to her class room at the
Clarksburg School. She expect to
take off the cast in another week
or two.
The Easter Sunrise Service will
be held on the Sugar Loaf noun
tain at 6 am, Easter morning.
Three ministers will participate in
the services. They are the Rev.
Jack G. Amman, the Rev. Ravmus
billiard, and the Rev. Don Griffith.
The choir will be composed of the
choir members of the Germantown,
Dickerson and Clarksburg Church
es.
There will be a Z am. service on
Easter Morning at the Neelsville
PRESBYTERIAN Church.
The Clarksburg Parent-Teachers
Association is holding Spring
Festival at the Clarksburg School,
Saturday, April IS, from pm. to
$50 pm. Everyone is invited to
attend.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-03-12

der Fire Alarm-Montgomery Coun-
ty in the blue section of the Mary
land edition of the Washington
area telephone directory.
Persons reporting a fire should
remember a few important facts
l. Keep calm.
2. Give clear information as to
a. Nature of emergency.
b. Location of emergency.
8. Identify yourself.
A. Answer any questions of the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-03-12
County Council .
Continued from Page y

CONTINUED from Page y
budget and legislative sessions get
underway in May.
Hammond suggested that the
information officer edit and COM
pile reports, translate statistical
data into language easily under
standable by taxpayers, and oc-
cassionally represent the council
in appearances before civic groups.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-03-12
G'Burg High

Continued from Page u
vember, the CHS. council visited
Irondequoit.
This exchange trip, which was
planned entirely by the students
is hoped to benefit both councils
in the aspect of lettering their
knowledge of student government,
recreational problems, and the
general school program.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-03-12
Letters to the Editor
To The Editor:
nao C,r,


Dear Sir:
In your February II issue, l
read, with interest, your article
about Buck Lodge and Boyd. While
reading the article, l noticed that
you refer to one of the vicinities
as Boyds in the title of the article,
and as Boyd's in the article. The
post-office of this vicinity spells it
as Boyd.
l would like to know the correct
spelling of this vicinity.
Sincerely yours,
Samuel T. Jones,
Principal
Edward NJ. Taylor
Elementary School
Boyd, Maryland.
Editors Note We checked
with the old-timers and find that
you are right. 1t is BOYD. How
ever, the railroad station was
Boyd's Station and from this it
became customary to refer to the
community as Boyds. Incidentally,
you are wrong about the Post
office. Your letter was postmarked
BOYDS.)
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-03-12
Goin$s on at
RMHS

The tenth grade vocational class
was discussing current events re-
Gently and the topic Labor Unions"
came up. This set off an explosion
of ideas, some pro-labor, some anti
labor. The class decided upon was
"What are labor unions and how do
they affect us?"
The group decided as one activity
that representative of labor and
one of management should be in
vited in to talk to the class. Lucille
Smith volunteered to get speaker
through her father. She invited
Mr.. Hanscomb, c. l. O.'s represent
alive to Congress and Mr.. Nc
earthly, president Of the Virginia
Local Oil Workers Of America.
The class invited six of the other
senior high classes to the discus
sion period.
Mr.. Moran introduced the two
visitors. After Mr.. Hanscomb told
little of his work in the Congress
and Unions in general, he opened
the floor to questions from the
students. The interesting discus
sion lasted two periods.
Before he left. Mr.. Hanscomb pre-
scented the school library with the
book. The Labor Story, by Alleine
Austin.
Barbara Coleman, Peggy Free
burger, Alice Heisler, Anita King,
BETSY Lowey. Barry Pifer. Doris
Riddle. Pat Shaw, Renice Shoots,
Opal TAYLOR, and Sam Wray were
indicted into the Edna f. Hauke
Chapter Of the National Honor So
ciety on February 81, 1858.
In order to be indicted, these
students had to ACQUIRE at least
"B" average in their school work
and show outstanding qualities in
Character, Leadership, and Ser
vice.
New curtains. costin0 81 1900h
were installed on the r. M. II. s
STAGE Friday. March 6.
Cvclorama curtains and teasere
are included with the stage cur
tains.
The curtains operated nv n rome
omen and close across the stare
These curtains are weighed by
chains ~ the bottom.
A valance. extending across the
ton of the stare. is decorated with
p Richard MONTGOMERY insignia
The color of the curtains is green
The school closes Anril 9 1T $3.50
for the Faster Vacation and reopane
Anril 10 1853. School is closed
six school DAYS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-03-12
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Peggy Metzger
Gaithersburg 549J4

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The frontiersman., 1953-10-22
STRANGE LIGHTS MAY BE PLANES

The sighting of mysterious lights again on Saturday morn ing by the Harold Moline family, following those seen by three men on Thursday last week, in all probability were those of light planes flying in that vicinity at the time.
 One flier explained it this way. He said that at that time of the morning (around 7:3O the sun shines down between the moun- tains from the Knik Glacier and although it does not hit the mountains, planes flying in the region are hit by the sun and that the resulting reflections are pro- bably what were sighted. Light planes were flying the area on both dates and at that time in the morning.
The frontiersman., 1953-10-22
Palmer Moose End Football Season

Although Palmer's final foot. ball game of the season found them on the short end of the score again, those who saw the Moose play against the Anchor age Eagles on October 16 report ed the game as a good one, with the Palmer players holding the Eagles down in the first half.
 Opening with a safety early in the first period, Palmer SCOT ing started when Anchorage was pushed back for a safety. The Moose touchdown came in the last of the third period when Riley Curtis, on a hand-off from Paul Campbell, made an end run for a 30-yard touchdown. Curtis ran the ball over on the next play for the extra point.
 Anchorage's score was built up by six touchodwns and three extra points. Final score was An chorage 39, Palmer g.
The frontiersman., 1953-10-22
CHURCH TO OBSERVE SPECIAL HOLIDAY

Sunday, October 25, the feast of Christ the King will be ob- served at St. Michaels Catholic Church with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
 Immediately following the 10 am. Mass, to be said by Rev. Raymond Mosey, the Blessed Sacrament will be enthroned on the altar where it will remain until the evening recitation of the rosary at 7:30 pm.
 The doors of the church will remain open all day for prayer visits by members of the parish.
 Special flowers will be the gifts of parishoners who will also make half hour vigils of watch and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament throughout the day.
The frontiersman., 1953-10-22
Palmer Assembly Rainbow for Girls Instituted Oct. l8

Thirty-five Matanuska Valley girls were initiated as charter members of the Palmer assembly, Order of Rainbow on Sunday, October 18, in ceremonies held in the Palmer School gym.
 The assembly, designated as Palmer Assembly No. 8, was in Stituted under the direction of Mrs. Dora Sweeney of Juneau, grand sub-deputy of Alaska. In- itiation and installations cere- monies were conducted by mem bers of the Anchorage assembly.
 Charter members and the of fices in which they were installed are: Billie Jean Roark, worthy advisor; Jean McMahon, asso- ciate worthy advisor; Dorothy Hoffman, charity; Jane Stephan, hope Lorene Uzelac, faith; Alma Roark, recorder; Patricia Bryant, treasurer and Colleen Iceland, chaplain.
 Also Anna Onkka, drill leader; Donna McKechnie, confidential observer; Carla Jo Driggars, out CT observer; Izabelle Jean Burke, musician; Judith Inman, choir director; Mary Ellen Smith, keeper of supplies; Judith Hur- ley, first page; Leann Hoffman, second page; Annetta Sawby, keeper of jewels; Tommye Sue Roush, red; Carol Wood, orange; Betty Land, yellow; Jerene Ste phan, green; Donna Harris, blue; Allayne Nelson, indigo and Ar lene Benson, violet.
 Members of the choir are Betty Jo Wilson, Arleta Goodrich, Sally Jean Reed, Rosann Branton, Mar iorie Collins, Leann Westgate, Charmaine Sawby, Jean Onkka, Gretchen Esslinger, Waldine Lundberg and Wilda Harris.
 The new assembly is being sponsored by the Matanuska Val ley Chapter 15, Order of Eastern Star. Advisors for the group are Mrs. Ava Saxton, Mrs. Foster Sims and Clarence C. Hoffman. They will also serve on the board Mrs. Clayton Esslinger, Mrs. of directors along with MT. and Neva Roark, Mrs. Leann Dodds, Mrs. Betty Kinder, Mrs. June
The frontiersman., 1953-10-22
G 0 URT N E W s

Michael Oczkus of Anchorage was fined $10 in U. s. Commis- sioner's Court on October 20, on a territorial police charge of oper- ating a vehicle without a tail light and with only one head light. He entered a plea of guilty and was found the same.
 Harry Coyle was found guilty on careless driving charge, when he appeared in U. s. Com missioner's Court October IS. He entered a guilty plea to the charge brought by territorial po- lice. He was fined $125, had his his drivers license revoked for six months and received a 30- day suspended sentence.
The frontiersman., 1953-10-22
CHURCH OF GOD HOLDS ANNUAL ELECTION

New officers were elected at the annual Church of God meet ing held Wednesday, October 2. Norman Rousey was elected trus- tee; Jesse Mark, Sunday School superintendent; Miss Ann Smith assistant, Sunday School superin- tendent and Mrs. George Geiwitz, Mrs. Chester Cantley and Mrs. Thomas Mover members of the personell committee.
 Thomas A. Mover was elected representative to the Matanuska Valley Health Council and the Cemetery Association. He was also named publicity chairman.
The frontiersman., 1953-10-22
SCHOOL CARNIVAL, DANCE, EXPECTED
 TO DRAW CROWD

Plans for the annual Palmer School carnival and dance are progressing rapidly, carnival manager Joe Lentz said this week.
 A total of 23 varied concessions have been arranged for the carni- val which will be held October 30, he said, with bigger and bet ter prizes than ever before to be offered. In addition to the old favorites such as the fish pond, ball throw, penny pitch and such, Alaska'S favorite game will have two sections, one for adults and one for the youngsters.
 Carnival will open at 7:30.
 All concessions, including a -larger-than-ever lunch room, will open at 7:30. Although the young sters may wear costumes to the carnival, because of limited space there will be no judging and therefor, no prizes this year.
 Members of the Palmer-P-TA will sponsor their annual swap booth" where anyone may take their winter sports gear for sale. This is the only time during the year when such an opportunity to sell out-grown sports equipment is offered. At the same time, the very size the youngsters Cor adults) are looking for may be found there in the booth.
 On Saturday night, October 31, the annual carnival Halloween dance will be held in the school gym. Although an orchestra has not yet been arranged for, danc- ing will start at 9:30 pm. and continue until 1:30 am, Lentz said. The committee is attempt ing to obtain the services of an Anchorage orchestra.
 Proceeds from both nights ac- tlVities will go into the student activities general fund.
 Serving on the committee with Lentz are Paul Campbell and David Ingalls,.
The frontiersman., 1953-10-22
FIRST READING PLANNED
 BY GREAT BOOKS GROUP

The Great Books Discussion group will begin it's first year series Sunday night October 25 at 7:30 at the Charles Wilson home.
 For those who have not yet re- received their books, discussion will be on the Declaration of In- dependence and two Bible selec- tions: l King 21 and II Samuel II and 12. Everyone interested in the program is cordially invited to attend.
The frontiersman., 1953-10-22
WANDA LINDSEY BRIDE OF JOHN SOMERVILLE

In double-ring ceremony October g, Miss Wanda Lea Lindsey who has made her Val ley home with MT. and Mrs. Rob- ert Peterson of Palmer, became the bride of John Somerville, son of MT. John Somerville of Nunda, New Yolk.
 The evening ceremony was performed by Rev. Raymond Mosey in St. Michael's Catholic Church.
 The bride, who was given in marriage by MT. Peterson, chose formal suit, designed in three tones of grey, with which she wore pink accessories. Her cor sage was of pink roses. Miss Rita McClafferty, former classmtate, was her only attendant and she too, wore a grey suiSAwith grey accessories and a corsage of red roses.
 Mrs. Peterson wore a blue dim her dress with black accessories and corsage of pink roses.
 Harold Wullems of Anchorage was the bridegroom's attendant.
 Following the ceremony the couple was honored at a recep- ton held at the Palmer Cocktail Lounge by MT. and Mrs. Peter son. Guests were present from Anchorage, Palmer and Sutton.
 The bride is a graduate of Pal mer High School, class of 1852 and attended the University of Washington one year. She was employed by Bert's Drug Store.
 The bridegroom is member of the U. s. Coast Guard, stationed at Ketchikan.
 Following a wedding trip to Seward, the couple will be at home in Palmer until December when they will leave for New York, following the bridegroom s discharge from service.
The frontiersman., 1953-10-22

Murphy, Mrs. Revira Hiber, Mrs. Marne Hanks and Walter Tee land.
 In addition to the Anchorage visitors, Is members of the Sew ard assembly were also in at tendance. Many parents and friends of the girls were present for the evening dinner and cere- monies.
The frontiersman., 1953-10-22
Farm Products

(Continued from page D gerated in the opinion of women interviewed during survey made inAnchorage and Fairbanks in July and August of 1851. Much of the bulletin is based on this survey plus monthly reports re- ceived for year from consumers in these two cities.
 The bulletin is available local ly at the Extension Service office.
The frontiersman., 1953-10-22

FRONTIERSMAN CLASSIFIEDS
 ALWAYS BRING RESULTS
The frontiersman., 1953-10-22

See inc colored film Contrary Winds, School Gym, 7:30 PM.
 tonight
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-10-22
NOTICE To CREDITORS
Estate of John w. McCarty, De
ceased.

Estate of John w. McCarty, De-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given, That the
subscriber has obtained from the
Orphans Court of Washington
County, Letters Testamentary on the
estate of
JOHN w. MCCARTHY
late of said county, deceased All
persons having claims against said
deceased are hereby warned to file
the same in said Court, with the
vouchers thereof, legally authenti-
Gated, on or before the 30th day
of April, next; and no claim not fill
ed within the period specified shall
thereafter be asserted against the
real estate of said deceased in the
hands of purchaser for value.
Given under my hand this 30th
day of September, AID, 1858.
FLORENCE IRENE WEAVER,
l0-8-3t Executrix.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-10-22

ii. Clyde RidenOur died suddenly
on October IA at his home at Fair
view, west of Hagerstown, aged IS
years.
He had been in the house contract
ing business for a number of years.
He was a member of the Western
Maryland Sportsmens Club. He was
born in Washington County.
He is survived by: his wife, Mrs.
Winona (Funkhouser) Ridenour; two
daughters, Mrs. Beulah Pearson,
Baltimore; and Miss Winona Riden-
our, Baltimore; two sons, Clyde Beryl
Ridenour, us. Army, Arlington, Va,
and Arlis Ridenour, Hagerstown; a
brother, Cecil Ridenour, Hagers-
town; a half-brother, Paul Zellers,
Baltimore; two sisters, Mrs. Rolla
Bear, Harrisburg; and Mrs. Mary
Frush, Hagerstown; and four grand
children.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-10-22
YowIing Cat Gets Shaved

An Oklahoma City (Okla } woman
complained to Detective 1t. Walt
Turner that her persian tomcat had
been shaved by a neighbor. 81 want
something done about it," she said:
che just can't go out without any
hair on" The neighbor admitted the
deed, complaining that he couldn't
get any sleep because of the cats
yowling.