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Montgomery County sentinel., 1955-09-29

Fine Arts objected strenuOusly
to ROOsevelt's plan for a 20
story tower $50 feet high. An
uncle of the President, who
headed the former group
stated, '1t violates all the pre-.
cedents we have been trying
to establish for 13 years."
Again President Roosevelt's
views prevailed. The tower de.
sign was adopted.
Congress appropriated $780,.
200 for construction of the Naval
Medical Center, and later a supli.
nentary appropriation of 1892.
900. 200 sets of blue prints, 1927
sheets each, weighing a total OF
five tons, were mailed out to con.
tractors interested in bidding on
the project. John McShain Inc.
submitted the most satisfactory
bid.
Ground for the center was
broken, with appropriate cere.
monies, on June 20, 1889. Rear
Admiral Ross T. McIntire, the
Surgeon General, and Admiral
Perceval S. Rossiter, just-retired
Surgeon General officiated.
Even during construction, in
1912, President Roosevelt contin.
ued to make suggestions. II think
an Old English sheep fence would
be IDEAL" he told the builders.
No one could find a drawing of
an "Old English sheep fence" SO
one of the construction company
officials drew his conception OF
the fence which the President ap.
proved The "Old English sheen
Montgomery County sentinel., 1955-09-29

der Capt. E. B. Coyl. A manual
describes the school as "funda-
mentally a postgraduate institu-
ton that encompasses a number
of special activities. It's chief mis-
sion in peacetime is the training
of medical officers and hospital
corpsmen of the Navy for service
ashore and afloat with special
emphasis on certain phases and
branches of medicine and surgery
of particular Importance and pc.
culiar to the Navy"
One of the most spectacular
but little-knoWn features of the
Medical School is the tissue bank,
established in 1949 as a clinical
research project" toward develop.
ment of methods of preserving
human tissues for grating pur-
poses.
Another secretive unit at the
center is the Naval Medical Re-
search Institute commanded by
Capt. Wilbur E. Kellum. From an
original staff of 13 officers and SO
enlisted men in 1912, the Insti-
tute has grown to employ 70 in
vestigators (naval officers and
civilians), 130 associates, assist
ants and technicians, and 100
technical and administrative per-
sonnel. The 100 laboratory rooms
and 100000 square feet of floor
space occupied by the Institute
contain the most modern scien-
tific equipment.
The Naval Research Institute
has made outstanding contribu-
tons to studies of the desalina-
Montgomery County sentinel., 1955-09-29

ped backyard playground, a GOV.
cred side porch, and a large base
ment playroom.
Physical therapy is provided by
a whirlpool bath, practice walk,
ways and mirrors, and theraputic
lamps. Meals for patients and
staff are prepared in a modern
kitchen that includes a new two.
door freezer contributed by Arth,
ur Godfrey. Clothes and linens
are washed and repaired on the
premises in large laundry and
sewing rooms. In the basement
is quet, impressive chapel
Nearby stands a large white
nurses home.
The average daily total of pa.
tents is 20. About six new pa
tents enter the Farm each month
and stay, usually, 80 days. Pa.
tents are limited to the 6.13 age
group.
But thees cold statistics don't
begin to tell the story of self
less care and compassion at the
Christ Child Farm.
Mrs. Thomas expresses the
sentiments of the staff and the
hundreds of volunteers, II keep
very busy and very happy"
The children eat breakfast at
7:30, The flag is raised to the
top of the newly-erected flag pole
on the front lawn and the pa
tients sing God Bless America"
at 9:15. In the Winter school oc-
cupies the morning, but during
the warm months the patients
are divided into activity groups
for nature walks, hikes, story
hours, and picnics. Lunch is at
Noon. All children nap in the
afternoon. The nap is followed by
the most popular event of the
day-frult juice and cookies!
All the activities are supervised
by the conscientious staff who,
as Mrs. Thomas says, are solely
interested in making the chill
dren well and making them
happy"
Frequent distributions of
candy, comic books, library books,
and modelling clay help keep the
children happy; visits four
times a week from one or more
members of the senior and asso-
ciate neutrality-suspicious. staffs
keep the children healthy" DR..
John E. Cassidy is head of the
senior neutrality-suspicious. staff.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1955-09-29

ton of sea water, tissue preserva-
ton, aviation oxygen equipment,
and the biological effects of ra.
diation.
The other three commands at
the center are: the US. Naval
Dental School, under Capt. Ralph
w. Taylor; the us. Naval School
of Hospital Administration, un-
der Com. w. c. Calkins; and the
central, co-ordinating command.
Commanding officer of the en-
tire center is Rear Admiral Les
lie o. Stone.
AS at every Naval installation,
there is much internal spirit and
pride at the National Naval Medi-
cal Center. A newspaper is pub
lished. Stores include a barber
shop, tailor shop, Navy Exchange,
and cafeteria. Entertainment and
relaxation are provided by a
bowling alley, swimming pool,
nine-hole golf course, 6OO-seat
theater, U.S.O. shows, and dances.
Bedside telephone, telegraph, and
radio service is available to pa
tents.
Administrative Officer, Com.
P. r. Cox, explains, 1--WE think of
ourselves as a regular, self-con-
tanned Naval Base"
Montgomery County sentinel., 1955-09-29
MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL E3I
1855 CENTURY EDITION - 1855
Christ Child Farm Seeks
TO Make Tots Well, Happy

"Our main job is to make the
children happy and make them
WE'LL" smiles Mrs. Jane Boyd
Thomas, Administrator of the
Christ Child Farm for Convalesc.
ent Children, located in a quiet
glade just off Rockville Pike on
Edison La. Judging by the smiles
and laughter of the young pa
tients, the staff of 20 is accom-
plishing its aim.
For over 80 years the Christ
Child Society provided "a hour
convalescent care at the old Farm
near the intersection of 1st st.
and Baltimore Rd. In May 1852,
the new Farm was formally dedi-
Gated, built with legacies, dona.
tions, Christ Child Society con-
tributions, and Federal Hill-Bur.
ton Funds.
The maximum capacity of the
long, low building is 48 normal
beds (no more than eight to a
Ward) and four isolation beds
Two classrooms provide daily ele-
mentary and intermediate school
during the winter months. The
youngsters play in fully equip,
Montgomery County sentinel., 1955-09-29

fence" stretches q of a mile
along Rockville Pike in front of
the center.
After taking such a big hand
in planning and constructing the
National Naval Medical Center,
it's natural that the President
presided at cornerstone laying,
Armistice Day, 1910, and again
at the dedication August 81, 1912.
The most important command
at the center is the US. Naval
Hospital which occupies most of
the central tower and some temp
orary buildings, and is under the
command of Capt. Gordon B. Tay-
loe. Personnel of all Armed Serv-
ices and their dependents, Vet.
Grams Administration patients,
foreign service personnel of the
State Department, certain Re-
servists, and "other persons pre-.
scribed by law" may be treated
here.
The present bed capacity of the
hospital is 1000 with occupancy
averaging 803o and turnover
called rapid" During World War
II the peak hospital patient load
once reached 2464 and during the
Korean conflict hit peak of
1900.
Normal distance beWeen bed
centers is eight feet but in emer-
gencies the beds are moved to
within six feet of each other and
can be made double-decked.
Another command operating at
the Naval Medical Center is the
( U. S. Naval Medical School un-
Montgomery County sentinel., 1955-09-29

The National Institutes of
Health are primarily concerned
with research, though a 500-bed
Clinical Center houses patients
under study. Across the Rockville
Pike is the National Naval Medi-
cal Center, also engaged in re-
search. Its 1000-bed hospital is re-
stricted to service men and Ger
tain other limited groups.
The Forest Glen Annex of the
Army Medical Center is open on
ly to convalescent service person
mel. Another convalescent hospi.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1955-09-29

tai, the Christ Child Farm, ac-
cepts only children from 6 to 13
years old, most of them INDECENT
The countys oldest hospitals,
the Washington Sanitarium and
the Montgomery County General,
do offer their services to the gen
eral public, Montgomery County
General and the county's other
civilian hospital, Suburban, plan
extensive additions within the
year.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1955-09-29
Dillinger Hit County

The cold finger of terror that
accompanied the atrocities of
public enemy number 1, John
Dillinger, touched Montgomery
County in 1884.
The gangster shot and killed
FBI agent w. Carter Baum, SON.
in-law of Goshen Methodist
Church pastor, Rev. John A.
Grose, of Laytonsville.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1955-09-29
But Only Three Out of Seven
Take County Residents AS
Patients; Beds Total 1000

. A Montgomery County resident seeking medical care
may find himself in water water everywhere but not
drop to drink situation Three medical institutions in the
county wordamous but closed to the general pub
lie Another is restricted to children Only three hospitals
with combined capacity of less than 1000 BEDS welcome
regular county patients.
Evening star., 1955-02-19

nomination for United States
Senator that fall.
The newspapers attorney.
Milton Pollack, said in court
the papers story to that effect
was based on information from
j. Russell Sprague. long q Dewey
supporter and then G. o. p.
national committeeman.
The Democrats seized on the
letter as campaign propaganda.
Gov. Dewey testified during
the eight-day trial that the
Hanley letter was inaccurate"
and that he had urged Mr.. Macy
to destroy it.
Mr.. Dewey was reelected as
Governor in 1850. while Mr..
Hanley, running for the Senate.
was defeated by Senator Herbert
Lehman.
Throughout the trial Mr.. Macy
insisted he never let the Hanley
letter reach the Democrats.
After the jury announced its
decision, Supreme Court Justice
Aron Steuer denied an i'm
mediate defense motion to set
aside the verdict. but did stay
Judgment for 80 days.
Evening star., 1955-02-19
Macy Wins $4,000
In Suit Against Paper
Over HanIey Letter
By ihs Asseeiatsd Press

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-For-
mer United States Representa-
tive w. Kingsland Macy yester-
day was awarded $4,000 libel
damages against the New York
World Telegram and Sun in a
suit in which he sought $3.50, 900.
A State Supreme Court jury
of II men and one woman de-
liberated more than six hours
before it brought in a verdict
against the Scripps-Howard aft
ernoon newspaper.
Mr.. Macy's suit said the news
paper virtually accused him Of
blackmail in printing that he
used the much publicized Han
ley letter of the 1850 State elec-
tion campaign to further his
own political ambitions.
He hailed the jury's verdict
as "a great vindcation."
The newspaper contended it's
story was "a fair and reason-
able news report" and that the
suit was an attempt to "muzzle
it,"
The issue involved a Septem-
ber 5. 1850, letter written by
then 1t. Gov. Joe r. Hanley to
MIR. Macy, Long Island Repub-
lican leader but political foe
of former Gov. Thomas E. Dewey.
In the letter Mr.. Hanley said
he had been assured in confer
ences with Gov. Dewey that his
financial obligations would be
cleared up If he, Mr.. Hanley,
withdraw his bid for the G. o. P.
gubernatorial nomination and
ran instead for the United
States Senate.
After a photostat of the let
ter reached the Democratic
State Committee, Mr.. Hanley
himself made it public october
16, 1850.
On October 10. 1850, the
World Telegram and Sun used
a story saying Mr.. Macy had
threatened to make the Hanley
letter public unless he, Mr..
Macy. received the G. O. P.
Evening star., 1955-02-19
Friday Proclaimed
'WorIdDay Prayer
By Commissioners

Friday viii be "World Day Of
Prayer" the District Commis-
sioners proclaimed yesterday.
"The troubled peoples in less
fortunate nations than ours, and
indeed, even in our own beloved
country. need divine guidance
as never before, especially as
this is stimulated through
prayerful communion" the proc
lamation said. The United
Church Women of the District
of Columbia will join with
ehurchwomen throughout the
world in marking the day.
The text Of the proclamation
follows:
Whereas. World Day Of
Prayer will be observed this year
in many places throughout the
world where humble peoples. iv-
ing against a background of uni
versal tension and uncertainty.
will bow their heads and lift up
their hearts to Almighty God in
prayer; and
Whereas, the United Church
Women of the District of Co
lumbia will join on this occasion
with church women In commu-
mites throughout the Nation and
the world to form an articulate
and inspiring chain of human
prayer: and
Whereas, the troubled peoples
in less fortunate nations than
ours, and indeed, even in our
own beloved country, need divine
guidance as never before, espe-
cially as this is stimulated
through prayerful communion:
Nov, therefore, we, the Com
missioners of the District of CO.
lumbia, do hereby proclaim Fri
day, February Is. 1855, as World
Day of Prayer" in the city ~of
Washington, and we urge our
citizens to observe this day by
attending on February Is, wher-
ever possible, World Day Of
Prayer services, or pausing for
a minute of prayer at high noon
to ask God to give us, in all our
humility, the wisdom and cour-
age to meet and successfully
solve the profound problems of
our times"
Evening star., 1955-02-19
| Students and EIkins
| Differ Over Rise in
U. Of Md. FIunkinus
Rx the A..ociated Pra,,


Two theories have been offered
to explain a big increase in the
number of students flunking out
Of the University Of Maryland.
One comes from the students
and the other from the admin
istration.
Figures show 339 full-time
students were dropped at the
end Of the first semester because
they were not doing satisfactory
work. This was 95 more than a
year ago and represented So per
cent of the full-time undergrad
uate student body.
Diamondback, the student
newspaper, said in an editorial
that some professors have taken
the words of DR.. Wilson H
Elkins, new university president.
on improving academic stand
ards too literally.
It said they are "overburden-
ing students with exams. term
papers, book reviews, and other
projects"
DR.. Elkins said the increase
was more likely caused by q
larger number of students ad-
mitted ION trial" last fall. These
were students whose high school
records were not up to univer-
sity standards. but who won ad-
mission on a probationary status.
The requirements for staying
in school are just the same" DR..
Elkins said. A program to bring
about higher academic standards
has not yet been developed, he
said.
Evening star., 1955-02-19
Jefferson County Plans
School Bond Referendum
By shs Asseeiatsd Press

CHARLES TOWN, W. Va,
Feb. l9.-The Jefferson County
Board Of Education announced
yesterday 1t viii ask the voters
to approve an 1851 600 bond is
sue for new school buildings at
. special election April IL.
The money would be used to
build q new elementary school
at Shepherdstowr1. an addition
to Shepherdstown High School.
an elementary school In the
Charles Town-Ransom area, a
new senior high school in
Charles Town. an addition at
Harpers Ferry High School, and
an addition to Blue Ridge School.
At least so per cent Of the
voters must approve the bond
issue,
Evening star., 1955-02-19
New Foees in Congress
New Foees in Congress
Mrs. GHffiths Is Former Judge,
Law Partner of Coy. Williams
By Harold B. Rogers

Mrs. Martha w. Griff1ths.
Democratic victor in the Novem-
ber election over Michigan's 18th
District Republican Representa-
tive Charles G. Oakman. is a
former Judge, State legislator
and law partner Of Gov. G. Mem
men Williams.
Defeated in the 1852 race for
Congress. she campaigned Wig
orously throughout her District
in a trailer. Last year, she met
and talked with an estimated
40, 900 residents, mostly near
their front doors.
She was born in Pierce City,
Mo-, in January 20, 1912. Her
father was a rural letter carrier,
now retired. and her mother q
substitute letter carrier.
The new Congresswoman re-
ceived her early education in the
Missouri public schools. was
graduated from the University
of Missouri with a bachelor of
arts degree. and from the Uni
versity of Michigan in 1910 with
q law degree. She was admitted
to the practice of law in l941.
Contract Negotiation.
Employed in the legal depart
ment of the American Automo-
bile Insurance Co., 1941-42, she
Joined the Detroit Ordnance Dis
trict as a contract negotiator
after the outbreak of World War
II. She served in this position
until April 1916, when she
opened her own law Office.
Her husband, Hicks G. Grit
fiths, joined the firm on COM
pletion of his service with the
Office of Price Administration.
The firm was expanded to Grit
fiths, Williams and Griffiths, in
1947, when Mr.. Williams, now
the Governor, became a member.
Mrs. Griffiths was elected to
the State House of Representa-
tives in 1948 and was reelected
in 1850. She served on the
Judiciary, Public Utilities and
! CONSERVATION Committees, Dur
ing her tenure there. she won
praise Of the capitol press corps
as one of Michigan's 10 best
legislators. In 1949, she was a
member Of the Interim Com
mittee to codify the public utility
laws.
Appointed Judge.
Mrs. Griffiths was appointed
by Gov. Williams in April, 1858,
as Recorder and Judge Of Rec
Evening star., 1955-02-19
Catholic Priest Hits
'Righi-to-Work Law
AS Senaniie Trick

A Catholic priest attacked
"right-to-work laws" yesterday
as q device to enforce further
restrictions upon union activity
The Rev. John +. Cronin,
assistant director Of the de-
partment Of social action Of
the National Catholic Welfare
Conference. charged In a state
ment, that these laws are '.mis-
labeled" and tend to increase
industrial strife,
Father Cronih asserted the
title .sis . senantic device used
to cloak the real purpose Of the
laws, which Is to enforce further
restrictions upon union activity.
Such laws do not provide
jobs for workers" he said. "They
merely prevent workers from
attaining security for unions Of
their choice. In 1854, the SUI
preme Court of Idaho took
judicial cognizance Of this fact
by refusing to permit such a de-
ceptive title on an initiative
measure to be proposed to the
voters"
The statement also claimed
proponents of these measures
are uniformly employers Or
ganizations and related groups.
Often such laws are part Of a
program by underdeveloped
States, seeking to attract in
dustry by the lure Of o docile
and low-paid labor force"
The priest said that 20 secure.
responsible labor movement Is
most likely to promote industrial
peace in our Nation"
"On this basis, we not only
oppose right-to-work laws. but
we go further and favor uni
form standards on union secur-
ity throughout the Nation" he
declared. Realistic and sound
Federal law should prevail in
such matters"
Evening star., 1955-02-19

A. IA. e. ZION
Evening star., 1955-02-19

seIt-Resli.o.ioa EeIIew.hip
Evening star., 1955-02-19

Mrs. Griffiths was appointed
by Gov. Williams in April, 1858,
as Recorder and Judge Of Rec
Evening star., 1955-02-19
Pan American Club
To Honor Puerto Rico

The Pan American Club Of the
Central Y.M.C.A., 1875 G street
NV, will honor Puerto Rico in
q program at 3 pm. tomorrow.
DR.. Antonio Fernos-Isern. resi-
dent commissioner OF Puerto
Rico in Washington, will be the
guest Of honor.
The public is invited to attend.
There la no admission charge.
Evening star., 1955-02-19
Lehmun to Give Talk

Senator Lehman, Democrat.
OF New York viii discuss Amer
lea, Jewry. and the Future" at
II am. tomorrow from the Sum
day Morning Pulpit Of the WASH
ington Hebrew Congregation in
the temple, Massachusetts, ave.
nue. and Macomb street NV.
Evening star., 1955-02-19
Dr.. Hustinqs' Topic

The Rev. DR.. Warren Hast
ings. pastor Of the National City
Christian Church, Thomas Cir
Gle. will preach on This Treas
ure in Earthen Vessels at the
church's 1880 am. service to-
morrow.
Evening star., 1955-02-19

orders Court in Detroit. and was
elected as Judge for a short term
in November Of the same year,
The Congresswoman is a mem
ber and the Michigan legal
adviser for the Business and Pro-
fessional Women's Clubs of her
State. She belongs to the East
ern Star, Detroit Historical
Society, Detroit Bar Association.
Michigan Bar Association and
the Women's City Club Of
Detroit.
fTomorroD: Representative
B. F. Sisk, Democrat. OF Cali
fornid.)
Evening star., 1955-02-19
Proqrum at Trinity

The Rev. George c. Reilly,
o. p. professor Of philosophy at
Catholic University, will speak
on "The Conquest Of Death" at
8 p. m. Monday before the School
of Theology for Laymen in the
auditorium Of Trinity College.
Michigan avenue and Franklin
street NE,
Evening star., 1955-02-19
Dr.. Harris to Preach

The Rev. DIR. Frederick Brown
Harris, minister Of the Foundry
Methodist Church, Sixteenth
and P streets NV, will preach
on Being Sure Of Yourself" at
the church's II am. service to-
morrow.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-27
Here & Y or,

HERE AND YON - Visitors
of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter johnson
the past week were Rev. Ran
dolph, Mr.. and Mrs. haywood
Kirkbride, Mrs. Ollie Stevens.
Edna Nicholson, Alta Hutton.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kirkbride.
Jr. and daughter, Tillie, Mrs.
James Kirkbride, ST., and Earl
Wheeler.
Recent visitors of Emma Kirk
bride were Fannie Kirkbride,
Orpha Swain and Emma Kemp.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Henry
were shopping in Caldwell on
Saturday p. m.
Recent visitors of Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Polling were Mr..
and Mrs. Junior Polling, Orpha
Swain, Ray Stottsberry and son,
John, Harry Sutherland, Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell Kirkbride and
daughter, Patsy Joan.
Hattie Davis visited Thursday
a. m. with GENEVA Henry and
sons.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-27
Walnut Ridue

WALNUT RIDGE = Mr.. and
Mrs. Bernard Hill and son spent
Sunday at Mona Kirkbride.
Martha and Florence Horton
spent Wednesday afternoon with
Dorinda and Brady Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Smith
berger spent Wednesday at Rosa
Smithberger's.
Alice Smith spent Thursday at
Otis Horizons.
William Horton was a caller
at Summerfield, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. o. Horton
were callers at Caldwell, Tues
Roger Dean Feldner spent
Saturday night with his grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nose Hor-
ton.
Word has been received here
of the death of Henry Hill. He
was a resident of Berne for
many years.
Mr. and Mrs. M. l. Horton
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Hobert Feldner and sons of Belle
Valley.
Tom Reed was caller on the
Ridge, Tuesday.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-27
Olive

OLIVE - Visiting with the
Alfred Duesenberry family dur
ing the weekend were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack Bertha, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Saros and children, Joey
and Joyce and Martin Kuchera
of Akron.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Duesen-
berry and children spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Kuchera
Of Coal Ridge.
Mrs. Gay Pitts visited at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Johnson on Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Rossiter
and sons of Cambridge and Mr..
and Mrs. Victor Bonar and chill
dren of Harriettsville, were Sun
day dinner guests at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Mack Johnson
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Sailing and
family and Edna Crum were
visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Car
los Archer and sons, Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodrow Fore
man and family visited one
evening last week with MIR. and
Mrs. Ellie Wickham of Freder-
icksdale.
Mrs. Nancy Foreman was a
guest at" the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Woodrow Foreman and
family Friday evening.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1955-01-27
The American Wav
(Continued from 1.R>

ECNnu0ueN yToTN g-Ft
our guard against this small min
ority of our law makers. AS Gus
tomarily, they will be both loud
and glib, throwing off an aura
of plausibility. But lying under
meath their high-sounding pro-
posals will be the socialistic barb
to puncture our strength and
eventually destroy US.
But there is a bright side to
the picture. The sad fate that
has overtaken so many other ma
tions of the world cannot over
take America if we abandon the
'something-for-nothing" policy
if we reverse our course of action
of the past several years and
once again begin to put into our
Government instead of to take
out. - George Peck.