Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-03-25
DateIine Damascus
Mrs. Ulysses Griffith Damascus 1882
Mrs. Ulysses Griffith "


We came across a little human
interest story this week that we
thought you might enjoy. Little
Stevie and Mike Van Kirk, young
sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm
Van Kirk, watched with increas
ing interest television programs
making appeals for crippled
children nd decided Sunday
afternoon after church to try to
do something about it. They
started by robbing their own
piggy banks of S. but thought
that wasn't enough SO they began
to appeal to neighbors. In an
hours time they had collected an
additional $25 and promptly took
it down to Connecticut Avenue to
turn in at 2 p. m. on the same
day. We take our hats off to the
two youngsters and are glad to
comply with Mrs. Van Kinks re-
quest that the column extend her
thanks to all who helped the two
boys drive.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Moore
had pleasant surprise Sunday
when they had as their guests
Master Sgt. and Mrs. Carlton
OZment and son, Patrick, of
Detroit, Michigan. Sgt. Ozment
returned to this country February
% after two years service in
Korea and is on his way with his
family to his new post in Texas.
Sgt. OZment made his home with
the Moores for many years as
their foster child.
Just a little reminder to add
to the letters which are being
, sent home this week to parents
of first, second and third grade
children. If you wish your child
to take part in the polio vaccine
trial be sure to sign and return
the letter. Children participating
will receive their first shot April
6 at the school. Second shot will
be given April 10 and the booster
shot May II. Shots will be given
by local doctors and nurses. For
additional information call your
local doctor or the school.
The bloodmobile will be in
Damascus Wednesday, April 81,
from 2 to 8 p. m. at the high
school auditorium. DR.. Howard
Taylor is in charge of the drive
to recruit donors. A half hour of
your time and a pint of your
blood may save a precious life.
Come around if you can.
This is the week for the
Minstrel and Talent Show at
Damascus High School. The
show under the direction of
music teacher, Mr.. George Gron-
niger, will be given Thursday
afternoon, March Is, for the stu
dent body and Friday evening at
8 p. m. for the public. Admission
is so cents for adults and 25 cents
for children. The Thursday after
noon show was timed to coincide
with the fourth anniversary of
the dedication of the new school
building and was preceded by the
traditional cake and ice cream
party at lunch time.
Four Damascus Lions, o. E.
Williams, president; Jerry Cooke,
secretary; Hal Crawford and
Emerson Slacum attended the
district governors advisory cab
met meeting last Friday evening
at Gaithersburg High School.
A fine musical program was
presented at Montgomery Chapel
Sunday morning by the following
instrumental group members:
Steve Buxton, saXophone; Leon
ard Monkey and Danny Easter
day, clarinet; George yesterday
and Roscoe Buxton, trumpet; and
Jerry Cooke, saXophone. The
group was accompanied by Mrs.
Jerry Cooke.
Michael Woodfield was a din
ner. guest Saturday evening of
Stevie and Cliffie Bennett, while
his sister, Linda Lou, was guest
of her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Price at Mclean
Gardens.
Damascus American Legion
Post III Commander Henry
Woodfield is planning a member
ship campaign to last throughout