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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-07-07
30 Years of Military Music Over,
Marines Sgt. Roth Becomes Civilian

Master Sergeant Theodore
Roth, of 10210 Tenbrook Dr., Sill
yer Spring, retired last Thurs
day from the United States Mar
inc Band, ending a 30-year career
as music librarian and musician
Shortly after he joined the
band, Sgt. Roth became interest
ed in its music library. He spent
many hours looking through the
collections, sorting, filing, and
cataloguing musical arrange
mentS.
After serving as head librarian
for 10 years he had on file at
the time of his retirement more
than 100000 sheaves of music,
some of which date as far back
as 1893, when the Marine Band
was first officially sanctioned by
President John Adams.
AS the last of the "old timers"
in the band, 49-year-old Sgt. Roth
holds the lone distinction of hav-
ing played for six presidents and
served under four band leaders.
In 1889, when he played for the
King and Queen of England at
the White House, he and the 9th
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-07-07

The 1855 spring pig crop total
ed 60,453,000 head, an increase of
9 percent from the spring of
1854.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-07-07

matching flower band hats. All
three attendants carried nosegays
of mixed flowers.
Leslie Shores was best man
and Guy Lee and Jesse Reed
were ushers. Mrs. Mary King was
the pianist.
A reception was held immed
lately following the ceremony on
the church lawn.
Mrs. Burdette is a graduate of
Damascus High School and is
employed at the Damascus
Pharmacy. Mr.. Burdette is a
graduate of Damascus high
school and is employed by the J.
L. King Floor Service Co.
Mrs. Stephen Lee, the brides
mother wore pink nylon with
white accessories and a corsage
of white rosebuds. Mrs. Estelle
Burdette, the bridegroom's moth
er wore blue linen with white
accessories and a corsage of yell
low rosebudS. Ruth Lee, the
brides "sitser wore white nylon
with a corsage of red roSebuds.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-07-07
Clearwater 3-2682

I mond is visiting with her moth
er, Mrs. Elmer Green, while her
father is in the hospital.
Mrs. Charles Beall is visiting
Miss Hetty Darby for two weeks.
Stevie Pope spent the Fourth
of July weekend with his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Pope. 1.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Tindle
and Mrs. Hattie Tindle spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. FL
mer Hines.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Jones and
children were supper guests Sat
urday of Mr.. and Mrs. Roland
Ward. Tuesday supper guests
of the Wards were Sandra and
Jack King.
We are glad to report that E. C.
Magdeburger who has been on
the sick list, is better now.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Moore, Jr.
are moving to Gaithersburg over
the weekend. They have sold
their home in Woodfield to Mr..
and Mrs. Harris.
Mr. and Mrs. George Burns
and daughter of Strausberg, Va.
spent last Sunday as guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lindsey McElfresh.
The W.S.C.S. met July 6 at the
church hall with Mrs. Howard
DeSch and Mrs. Estelle Burdette
as co-hostesses. Plans were made
for their annual fried chicken
and country ham supper which
will be held Saturday, August
goth in the church hall beginning
at 3 p. m.
Mrs. Ava King was a Sunday
dinner guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Jul
ian King.
Glenn Baker spent this past
week with his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Raymond Kemp.
The supper and service mark
ing the 150th anniversary of Up
per Seneca Baptist church in
Cedar Grove, June % was well
attended. There were about 200
at the service. 1t was on June
% in 1905 that the church was
formally organized.
Mrs. John King is a patient at
Garfield hospital.
Miss Mary Ann Ward was a
bridesmaid at the wedding on
Saturday of Miss Helen Louie in
the Methodist church at Easton
Md. The next day the wedding
party travelled to Philadelphia for
a wedding feast.
The Mary Greene Evening cir
Gle met last Tuesday at the home
of Mrs. Elmer Hines with Mrs
James Hawkins as co-hostess.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Braun spent
the last weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Ward.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Baker
Glenn and Jerry were Sunday
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-07-07
Laytonsvi||e and WOOdfieId
Mrs. Ulysses Griffith w

The vacation school held joint.
ly by st. Bartholomew Episco-
pal Church and st. Paurs and Mt.
Tabor Methodist Churches at St.
Paul's Church Hall in Laytons-
vile, July l with appropriate eX-
ercises in which all the children
took part.
There were 63 children enrolled
in the school, which was under
the direction of Mrs. Harold Nit
chell. Assisting Mrs. Mitchell as
teachers and helpers were the fol-
lowing: Miss Doris ChildS, Mrs.
L. E. Brashear, Miss Joyce Riggs,
Mrs. Wiley Griffith, Mrs. Oar
rington Riggs, Mrs. Warren
Howes, Mrs. H. H. Webb, Mrs.
Grady Waldrop, Mrs. George Lee
hlider, Mrs. George Fry, Mrs. Mil
Ter, Miss Nancy Lechlider, the
Misses Patsy and Ella Mae Fritz,
Mrs. Warner Snouffer, Mrs.
Charles Pickett and Mrs. Herbert
Cain.
Refreshments were taken care
of by Mrs. Elsie Childs and Mrs.
Louise Mullinix, Mrs. Allison
Taylor was pianist. The offer
ing taken during the school which
amounted to 500, was given to
CARE.
There will be a fried chicken
and country ham supper on Sat
urday July 8 at st. Paurs church
hall in Laytonsville beginning at
5 p. m.
Mrs. Clara Cashell entertained
the Laytonsville Bridge club last
Thursday at bridge luncheon.
Prizes were won by Mrs. Lewis
Kibbee, Mrs. Edward Blunt, Mrs.
Richard B. Thomas, Jr. and Mrs.
Frank Wilson.
The Montgomery County Sing.
ing Convention will be held Sun.
day, July 10th at st. Paurs Meth.
odist church in Laytonsville.
Everyone is invited.
WOOdfield
The Woodfield Vacation School
began July s. 1t will for two
weeks. Glasses will be held from
9 to IL a. m. at the Wesley Grove
church hall in Woodfield.
Elmer Green is a patient at
Montgomery General hospital
Mrs. Charles Thomas of Rich.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-07-07
BOOKMOBILE

Friday, July 8-Burtonsville,
3!15 to 4:30; Mckinney Hills at
Recreation Center, l to 2:30 and
at Dexter Ave-, 3:15 to 4:3O; Rock
Creek Gardens, 3:15 to $50;
Rockville Maryvale Rec. Center,
l to 2:30.
Saturday, July 9-Brookmont,
HOO to 1900; Woodacres, 12:45
to 2:45; Glen Echo, 300 to 4:3O;
Sumner, $50 to 10:45 am.
Monday, July 11-Alta Vista,
3:15 to 4:30; Connecticut Ave.
Estates, 3:45 to 500; Piney
Branch & Flower Ave-, 300 to
1870; Twinbrook, 600 to 7:15;
Wheaton City, 7:30 to $40 pm. !;
Viers Mill Rec. Center, l to 2:30.
Tuesday, July 12-Glenmont,
3:15 to 4:30; Lone Oak, 3:15 to
500; Parkwood, 3:15 to 4:30;
HomeWood Rec Center, l to 2:30.
Wednesday, July 13-Brook-
vile, 3:15 to 3:45; Chevy Chase
Shopping Center, 800 to 500;
Northwest Park Apis, 3:15 to
$50; Unity, 400 to 4:45.
Thursday, July 14-Oakview,
Potomac, from 3:15 to 4:30;
Cabin John, 3:15 to 500; lillian
dale Rec. Center, l to, 2:30; No.
Bethesda Rec. Center, l to 2:30.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-07-07

haven't made an appointment;
everyone will be glad to see you.
Who can donate? Amy man or
woman between the ages of q
and SO inclusive. No one who
has donated blood within less
than eight weeks may donate
again. No one who has receiV-
ed a blood TRANSMISSION within the
last six months. No one who is
pregnant
When you as an individual give
blood you may save a life or if
your blood is broken up into blood
derivatives you may help several
people. Present blood bank sup
plies are only 25 per cent of what
they should be. In any sudden
emergency such as flood, bad
fires, etc. this means that many
who need help would not get it.
Help build up the reserves in
your area.
The date July IA. The place,
Damascus Fire House. The time
2 to 7;30 p. m. The person to call
for an appointment Hal Craw-
ford-CLearwater 3-2317. The
sponsoring group The Damas-
Gus Lions. The urgent.
Come out if you can.
Damascus has taken on the gay
appearance of carnival time this
past week as the Volunteer Fire
men, their ladies', and countless
other good citizens of Damascus
have worked long hard hours to
make the annual Firemen's Car
nival a success.
June % saw the streets and
lawns along the line of march
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-07-07
Leo Windsor
OF Damascus
Pond Victim

Leo Windsor of Damascus died
July l while swimming in farm
pond on the property of Dewey
Brown of Mt. Airy near Clagetts-
vile.
Mr.. Windsor, who was employ
ed as a painter at Walter Reed
Hospital, is believed to have been
the victim: of a cramp. With him
at the time of the accident were
his two children and his father
Robert l. Windsor. The latter
summoned help from the nearest
home which was about mile
away.
Rescue squads from Mt. Airy
and Damascus responded and
members of the Mt. Airy squad
found the body near the edge of
the pond. Mr.. Windsor, a veteran
of World War II, was 33 years
old.
wi. w llluSOl 10 SUI NlNGu ny Ills
wife, Mrs. Helen Gladys Windsor;
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
l. Windsor; two children, Roberta
Lee and Julia Lucinda Windsor;
two stepdaughters, Mrs. Barbara
McClain of Bethesda and Linda
Burris, at home. Also surviving
are three sisters, Mrs. Robert
Wallich, Mrs. Doris Horton and
Mrs. Edwin White all of Wash
ington and three brothers Harry
of Rockville and Clarence and
William of Damascus.
Funeral services were held July
4 from the Wordsworth Funeray
Home in Damascus with burial in
Damascus cemetery. The Rev. A.
Dean Kesler officiated.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-07-07
Damascus Lions Hunt Blood!

tries: S. for the spaceman; $3.50
for Bobby Runkles; $1.5O for
Davy Crockett's flower garden;
81 for Barbara Beall.
Trophy for the best appearing
antique auto, David Martins 1909
Ford.
1t. Commander j. Willis Bag
by (ret.), spent several evenings
last week at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. B. M, Woodfield. On
Sunday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
H. T. Bennett were guests of
Commander Bagby at his apart
ment in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth King and
son, Leonard, and Danny and
John King were received into the
Damascus Methodist church Sun
day.
Miss Sue Rice entertained the
Senior MYF Monday at her home
for a business and social meet
ing.
The WSCS meets today July Z
at 100 at the home of Mrs. Dud-
ley Ward with Mrs. Herman Null
link, Mrs. Edna Brandenburg and
Mrs. Annie Burke as co-hostesses.
Mrs. Rosa Stanley fell last Mon
day and broke her ankle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hawkins
and children and Mrs. Clifford
H. Kay spent the weekend at
Long Beach.
The column extends sympathy
to the family of Leo Windsor who
lost his life Friday in a swim
ming accident in a farm pond
near Clagettsville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-07-07

of the parade fill up with spec
tators a good hour before the
parade got under way. Even the
very young Damascenes were out.
We noticed almost every yard
had a play pen set up as the
young fry came to watch, too
Here is list of the prize win,
ners in the parade:
$25 for the best appearing
county pumper-Rockville; $25
for the best appearing pumper
at large-Forestville; $50 for the
company coming the longest way
tie between TaneytoWn and
Brooklyn; $40 for the Oldest piece
of motorized equipment-Fa Falls
Church, Va. a 1914 Ford Fire
engine.
SIS for the best rescue ambul-
ance-McLean, Va; SIS for the
best aerial ladder truck -Kensing-
ton; $25 for the best appearing
Ladies Auxiliary unit-Branch-
Vile; $25 for the best non.com-
mercial float-Damascus Cub
Scouts.
Trophy for the best CONNER
cial float-Martin's Dairy, Olney;
$40 for the best comic entry
Skunk Hollow Rescue and Fire
Department; $50 for the best APP
pearing band Browningsville
Band.
$25 for the second best appear
ing band Franconia Firemen's
Band, Franconia, Va; $50 for the
best appearing drum and bugle
corps-Morris Frock Drum and
Bugle Corps, Hagerstown.
Best appearing children's en-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-07-07
County Farmers
Reject Controls
In Wheat Vote

In last Saturdays referendum
in Montgomery County 46 farm
ers voted for 1856 wheat acre
age and marketing controls, 81
against. Though the local vote
fell two short of the 2/3 major
ity needed to continue controls,
IT'S percent of the farmers vot-
ing in Sc states throughout the
country favored controls. They
will therefore be in force.
In return for the farmers as
sent, Secretary of Agriculture
Ezra T. Benson announced that
the government will support the
wheat crop at 76 percent of the
fair price parity. Last years
guarantee was $2.06 per bushel.
Acreage allotments have al
ready been mailed to county
farmers. Though on a county bas-
is they voted against controls,
they are bound by the national
decision.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-07-07
County Heart
Group Sends
8 to Camp

Eight Montgomery County
cardiac children have been select
ed for summer camping oppor-
tunities at Camps Goodwill and
Pleasant, Prince Williams Forest,
Va, under the sponsorship of the
Montgomery County Tuberculos-
is and Heart Association, accord
ing to John M. McInerney, presi-
dent of the Board of Directors.
Children who are attending
camp beginning today are: James
jenkins, Robert Ziehl, Dora Cling
ell, Norma Twark, Kathryn Mich
olson, Nancy McCracken and Peg
gy Day.
Although all children have
some type of cardiac disability,
activities will include the usual
camping activities such as hiking,
nature studies, crafts, dramatics
and swimming, although on a
slightly limited scale and under
supervision. Campers range in
age from 9 to II and live in cab
ms holding no more than six, in
addition to the counselor in
charge. These campers will be in
tegrated with other campers not
having cardiac disabilities but
special councillors will take care
of those whose physical condition
is such that a moderately restrict
ed program will be most benefit
cial.
Prior to attendance at camp
and as requirement thereto,
each child was given a physical
examination in the Cardiac Clinic
of the Montgomery County
Health Department. While at
camp a full-time nurse and a SEN
Tor medical student will watch
over these children under the
supervision of physician on call
at all times.
The camping project is one of
the many included in the Heart
Associations program consisting
of research, education and COM
munity service; all made possible
through contributions received
during the annual Heart Fund
Campaign.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-07-07

er band members were personally
congratulated by the rulers on
their fine music.
AS a final tribute for his out
standing service to the Marine
Corps, Sgt Roth received the re-
view of troops with Col. Robert
H. Williams, Marine Barracks
commanding officers, June "a.
Last Thursday a formal retire
ment ceremony was held by the
band.
Sgt Roth will continue to work
in the field of music in his new
job as manager of music publica-
tons for Music Sales, Inc, of
Washington.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-07-07

guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ray.
mond Kemp. Mrs. Kemp is walk
ing better after suffering a badly
twisted ankle last week. Jerry
Baker spent Monday night with
the Kemps and brother Glenn,
will spend this next weekend
with his grandparents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buddy Moore and
Debby were Sunday guests of
Mr. and Mrs. John McElfresh.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-07-07
Agent Is Promoted

James J. Herbert of 1922 Min
cola Road, College Park, has
been promoted from agent to
staff manager of the Washing
ton district of the Monumental
Life Insurance Company, accord
ing to an announcement from
William Fl. Keidel, district man.
ager.
Evening star., 1955-06-16
Capitol Front Extension
Gets Imposing Support

Extension of the central por-
ton eastward has been under
consideration since 1858. the
subcommittee was told, and has
been recommended by every
Architect of the Capitol and by
architects retained to study and
report on the problem since that
time.
The Presidents proposal, now
before the subcommittee, would
set up a special commission to
supervise and direct the work.
It would be composed of the
President of the Senate, the
Speaker of the House, the mi
nority leaders of the Senate and
House and the architect of the
Capitol.
Two unusual items for repairs
Evening star., 1955-06-16
BY HAROLD B. ROGERS

Extension Of the central east
front Of the Capitol has been
strongly urged before a House
Appropriations subcommittee by
President Eisenhower. House
Speaker Rayburn and Architect
of the Capitol J. George Stewart.
Testifying before the subcom-
mittee considering funds for the
Legislative Branch, Mr.. Stewart
presented elaborate Qualifications
tor the project.
he supported the oficial rec
onamendation of the President
for 45 million in the next fiscal
year, together with further ap-
propriations for such additional
money as may be required IN the
future.
Evening star., 1955-06-16
Youngest Con Come
Broken Up BY Police

DENVER. (R.-Police put a
stop to what they called the
youngest con game in Denver.
IA woman reported her son told
her a young friend of his was
selling marijuana cigarettes.
Police picked up a 14-year-old
boy with two cigarettes. He said
he had bought them from an g.
'year-old friend.
The. 14-year-old Dragged that
Evening star., 1955-06-16

Iyear-old for Q good stin talk
with the boy and his parents.
Meanwhile. Detective John Nor
itzky examined the cigarettes
They contained nothing but
black tea.
Evening star., 1955-06-16

were requested by Mr.. Stewart.
Two famous paintings in the
Capitol were damaged by van
dals and need costly repairs esti-
mated at $23.700. One of these is
a painting Of George Washing
ton by Gilbert Stuart, which has
q hole in the left coat lapel.
Evening star., 1955-06-16

lhe had q bargain, too. The g.
year-old charged him only so
cents each. The going price for
|marijuana cigarettes is about
$1.25.
Police started after the g.
Evening star., 1955-06-16

The other is a painting Of the
Battle of Lake Erie, which has
Ia U-shaped tear, caused by some
heavy object thrown at 1t.
Evening star., 1955-01-26
Amusement Park Given
| zoninq Authorization

Construction Of a small COM
merciaI amusement park on No.
! Highway at Dogue Greek was
authorized by the Fairfax County
Board Of Zoning appeals yes
terday.
The park is to consist of i've
rides, including q merry-go-
round. It is to be located on q
I2la-acre commercially zoned site
owned by Peter s. Sitnick. coming
ofaciaIs said. There. was no op-
position TO the application for
the park.
The appeals board also author
lied the Annandale Water Co.
to erect q new / million gallon
tank So feet high on Rose Lane
adjacent to Columbia Pines Sub
division. The applicant. James
McWhorter, said the tank was
necessary to increase reserve
supplies Of water in the area.
Nearby residents protested that
it would be an eyesore, and
would depreciate the value OF
their homes.
Evening star., 1955-01-26
It's Your Money
Bt D. B. GoIIoaher

Some people think they are
getting q bad deal from social
security when they run into
some regulation that doesn't
provide the benefits they think
they are Untitled to.
Our idea is that wen have Q
more efficient social security or
ganization when the millions Of
persons involved become better
acquainted with what Is and
what Is not possible under pres
ent regulations.
@. MY husband paid into
social security all Of March
through June of 1910. from June
through the remaining months
of 1871, and all of 1912. He
passed away in May. 1945. I am
wondering If I don't have some
benefits coming, or at least get
back what was paid in. although
/ have been told by the social
security people I am not entitled
to anything. / have my own
credits" Mrs. H. F.
A. First, a quarter of cover
age" is a three-month period
beginning with the first day OF
either January, April, July or
October. At the time your hus-
band died, 1t was necessary that
he have 16 quarters to his credit
Evening star., 1955-01-26

Discussions in Washington's
current Battle of the Blue
Jeans" have uncovered q con-
fusion of terms.
Recent restrictions against
tight trousers in some high
schools. eliminating in a series
of boys being sent home to
change. set the public to talking
about Lewis"
Some school principals have
laid explicit regulations against
the wearing Of any kind of blue
jeans. Others have quietly dis
couraged only the wearing Of
Lewis" while allowing ordinary
blue jeans to be worn.
Lewis" is q trade name for
one make of Western-style jeans.
1t is now applied to any Of the
Western models. which are mar
row in the legs. tight around the
hips and short in the seat.
Ordinary jeans have been
worn longer than anyone can
remember. The WeStern-style,
however, was developed for the
cowboy in the saddle. The mar
row legs fit easily into chaps
and the bottoms can be tucked
neatly into boots.
The copper-riveted construc-
ton OF all kinds of modern Jeans
Evening star., 1955-01-26
Highway Priority Asked

Improvement Of Lee highway
between Cherrydale and GIebe
road should have priority among
Arlington highways projects In
the coming year, according to a
resolution of the Rock Spring
Civic Association. Next In line.
the resolution said, should be
improvement Of Glebe road be-
tween Lee highway and Old Do
minion drive.
Evening star., 1955-01-26
Ticket Sale Opens
For Whitman Readings

Tickets for the Arnold Moss
reading of Walt Whitman poetry
at the Library Of Congress went
on sale today at the Snow Con-
cert Bureau. 1108 G.street NV.
The program. entitled whit
man Speaks for HIMSELF" viii be
held at $3.50 pm. Sunday in the
Coolidge Auditorium. Tickets for
the reading, sponsored by the
Gertrude Clarke Whittall Fund,
cost IS cents.
Evening star., 1955-01-26
Earlier Rules on Credits Made
Woman Ineligible for Benefits

TO entitle you TO SURVIVOR. bene-
fits.
While it was hardly probable,
1t was possible for him TO have
accumulated IL quarters. Had
six Of these quarters been earned
during the three years prior to
his death, you would have been
entitled to q lump sum benefit.
But during those three years
he couldn't have earned more
than four quarters. So you
can appreciate that no benefits
could have been paid you under
the law.
Under the regulation, as q
widow who hasn't remarked
and is not exceeding earning
restrictions. and whose husband
had at least six quarters Of
coverage to his credit. you might
be granted monthly benefits,
but not a lump sum. at the age
of 65--or now, If you are 65
already. It would be necessary
for you to reapply. However.
monthly benefits from your own
credits will probably exceed those
from your husbands credits.
Mail questions on social Sc
curity to D. B. Gallagher.
Room 401, The Star. Be sure
to gipe your mailing address.
Evening star., 1955-01-26
Gold in Purkino Meter

EAST HAVEN. Conn. R.
Police found gold in q parking
meter--a century-old $3.50 gold
piece. They returned it to q
woman who said 1t belonged to
her 8-year-old son. She had
dropped 1t In the meter by
mistake.
Evening star., 1955-01-26
Lewis Made for Real Cowboys,
Not the Drugstore Variety

has an equally glamorous back
ground. 1t is said to stem from
gold rush days. when a pros
pector's pockets had to be re-
inforced to resist the strain Of
loads of gold nuggets.