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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-06-16
BY ELAINE WOJTANOWSKI
GA. 1888

Mondays two-hour session con-
stituted the shortest school week
in Twinbrook's history and mark
ed the end of the students pro-
gram for the year
The teachers will be busy until
the end of the week with this
years reports and next years
plans. and such plans!
The main theme for next years
study will be what Experiences
Are Common to Children in All
Parts of the World?" AS this
years first grade was occupied
with the Science of toys, next
year they will learn what toys
they have in common with Euro
pean and Asiatic children and
how savages (outside Twinbrook)
play with dolls and string beads.
The fifth and sixth grades,
which studied the Science of our
government this year, will be
concerned next year with the eff
fectS of various governments and
social structures on children in
other states as well as in other
countries.
A sub-topic of this program
will be Trend of Music in Var
ious Parts of the Country" Since
Twinbrook does nothing by half,
one of the teachers, Mrs. Bow
man, is planning to spend her
summer at music festivals. go
ing by car to New England and
to California by plane.
Our school secretary, Mrs.
Murphy, was serennded by q
thousand voices last Friday
when, at "A pre-arranged signal,
the public address system was
turned on i'm each classroom
and the entire student body
sang Happy Birthday.
The children were in a holiday
mood all week as various fare
well parties and programs pro-
vided a gradual relaxation in
their studies. There were picnicS
"a few had to be held indoors)
given by the room mothers and
a presentation of folk-dancing. j..
the final exam for one part of
the Physical Education Program.
On Monday, instead of the ira
ditional cross-eyed looks, the
teachers wore happy smiles-per-
haps in anticipation of their own
farewell party, given by Mrs. Van
Horn and the cafeteria staff for
the faculty, the custodian and
the supervisor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-06-16

Leighton Dudley, President
of the Tea, Chairman of the
Swimming Pool Committee,
and prime mover for the CO.
ordination of the petition we
sent to the budget hearing
takes all these activities i'm
stride. what wears the man
down are the nine plantations
i'm the attic. Want TO buy a
dog?
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-06-16

Harry Gormley, both died in 1910.
She is survived only by her
mother, Mrs. Charlotte STRAIT
meyer.
The deceased taught for many
years in the county schools, and
was a member of the National
Education Association, the Mont
gomery County Education Asso-
citation, and the Maryland State,
Teachers Association. She was
past matron of the Montgomery
County Chapter of the Eastern
Star. She was also active in the
Rockville Baptist Church, where
she taught Sunday school.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-06-16

Open hopper coal barge fleets
are growing on us. inland waters
in response to an increased de-
mand.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-06-16

This was a busy month for
the Fry's of SOL Vandergrift,
who went to see Kenneth Jr., a
brand-new Second Lieutenant,
graduate from Texas A and M
and returned to pack and leave
for Pennsylvania, first stop on
their way to Colonel Fry's new
post in Germany. Another loss
to Vandergrift Ave-, was the
transfer of Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
Coslett to California.
Stevie Olsen of Bernard Place
came home from Georgetown
Hospital last Sunday after a bat
tie with contagious hepatitus.
Now that the worst is over Stevie
can't decide whether his present
isolation or the memory of his
parents visiting HMM masks
and gowns-is the hardest to
bear.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-06-16
Cornley Rites
Held Today

Mrs. Everett Stratneyer CORN
ley, 81, died suddenly Sunday at
Suburban Hospital. AT the time
of her death Mrs Gcrmley, who
lived at 525 w. Montgomery Ave,
Rockville, was purchasing officer
for the Montgomery Count
Board of Education.
Services will be conducted b.
Rev. Jacob II. Gamble of the
Rockville Baptist Church from
the Colonial Funeral Home o.
Robert A. Humphrey today
Burial is at Parklawn Cemetery
Mrs, Gornley's father, Harry
E. Stratmeyer, and husband, J.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-06-16

When the Civic Unity Commit
tee holds its dinner party this
coming Wednesday at the New
County Building Cafeteria, new
officers will be installed and Mrs.
Florence Orbach of 1904 Grandin
Ave, will step down from her
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-06-16
School Closes in Holiday
Mood; Swim Pool Eludes
Federal Excise Tax Snag

post as President with the salts
faction that comes from a job
well begun.
Florence says it's not done, but
a program which seemed almost
impossible a year ago is now
on firm footing. Mrs. Orbach
will continue to work with the
group, on the executive commit
tee, and she would like to have
others from TWinbrook become
acquainted with the work. q.
which is largely matter of pro-
viding information and as a re-
suit, understanding, in the COM
munity. The public is invited to
attend this dinner and the pro-
gram which will follow it. Reser-
vationS may be made through
Sunday the 10Th by calling Mrs.
Abbey, Pc. 2.2384; Mrs. Hackey,
Pc. 2-2016; or Mrs. Vaccara, GA.
4-0460. Tickets are S1.50.
The Swimming Pool plans
hit snag this week when the
Bureau of Internal Revenue
ruled that the corporation was
liable for Federal Excise Tax
on the cost of the pool. Hap.
PLY the engineering committee
with further proof of their
wOrth-came up with plans for
new type of construction
which will save almost the ex-
act amount of the tax. These
changes require an amendment
to the bylaws and the Board
of Directors pounded the pave.
ments last weekend to get the
signature of every member. AS
a result of their tireless eff
forts, the construction will go
ahead on schedule. This crowd
is rare. even for TWinbrOOk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-06-16

friends to a picnic in Rock Creek
Park. Those helping celebrate
the occasion were: Pamela
Skaggs, Sandra and Alice Harris,
Karen Rapp, Anita Boehmeyer,
Marcia Cleveland, Lynn Richter
and Liz Darr.
Children from Rockland taking
part in the piano recital given
by Mrs. Al Stoughton's piano
class were JEANNE Kretschmer
and Kenny Tuchtan.
The five year olds from the
Rockland Nursery School were
entertained royalty last Monday
by their teacher Mrs. Ernest
Kretchmer of Brooke Drive. Mrs.
Kretchmer brought the little
folks out to her home where they
played and had a fine time.
Evening star., 1955-10-16

kens with capsule Chamber Of Commerce plugs. '.Heat
OF the Health Country. read the inscription on tokens
issued BY the bus company in Albuquerque, NJ. NJ.
Indian Capital Of the World boasts the Muskoeee,
Okla, Electric Traction Company. Sometimes the
advice is more pointed. Ride With Us and Save Your
Car suggest the aluminium disks issued by the Employ
ees Bus CO., Of Ironton, Chic.
Tokens come in assorted Sizes shapes and substances
Although the majority Of them are circular they have
been stamped out in almost every form known to the
eeometrcian. Most tokens have perforated centess,
hangover from the gaslieht era when horsccar con
ducto used to string the token fares on wires. Today
the hole IN the middle another purpose to give
the disk distinctive design which makes il conspicuous
II not used in the proper farebox.
Despite the peorations. tokens used in one city often
work Just fine IN another. Not long ago New Jersey
mad SOOOOOO tokens all set to use on Jersey buses
They were worth l cents apiece and were exactly the
size Of the New York subway systems l5-cent job.
Not all tokens of course. are used for transportation
purposes. Continued on page -
Evening star., 1955-10-16
by MORT wElslNcER

riot long ago police in Southern city fshed body
out Of the local lake. and couldn't find any means Of
identifying it, Laundry marks on the dead mans shirt
had been obliterated Clothing labels had been ripped
off Long exposure to the water had made the victims
fngerprints ndistinguishabe.
But detectives found in the trouser pocket thin
brass disk, oddly perforated Quicker than you could
say Sergeant Friday, they able trace the man.
The disk transit token, Of the billions in
circulation today for in scores of cities
trans subways Buses ferries, trolley and bridges
Because there hundreds Of transit companies in the
country, each of which issues its disks, engraved
and puncured with various distinctive symbols, the
token found the dead man was able to tell tale.
Investigation established that this particular token was
used for fare by bus passengers in small New England
town, and from there on the hunt was simple
Tokens today rank among the most important coins
in our economy. Take them away and you cobWeb
Evening star., 1955-10-16
We're Living
On TOkensI

many Of the nations tunstilcs. On thousands Of public
vehicles, the buffalo nickel has been replaced by the
token the dime, by the l3-cent
disk. And. because Uncle Sam had the foresight
to mint l5cent piece, New Workers queue up every
day to buy i5-cent slugs for subway rides.
Although tokens primarily intended to feed fare
boxes. they circulate in strange orbits. CTS use
them for poker chips. Small fry deposit them in piggy
banks They also turn up in vending machines, tele-
phone slots and even church-collcction plates.
An Assist for the Olympics
The ourshing business Of tokens has in turn created
another business token holders. Several plastic or
metal dispensers designed to keep tokens separate from
other coins, the market. One will even help
send U.s. athletes to the Oympics in Australia Called
sToken-Mate," it was invented by Colonel Eddie
Eagan, chairman of the US. Olympic Finance Com
mittee. Profits from its sale are donated to the U.s.
Olympic Fund.
More than 300 public and private transit companies
tokens Many lines unabashedy enerave their to
Evening star., 1955-10-16

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The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-10-08
HOLMES ELEMENTARY

Our weekly assembly program
was led by Mrs. Zeola Jones, 9th
grade class. The theme of the
program was Codes of Ethics.
Mrs. r. Blackwell summarized
the series of lectures on Codes of
ethics by the guidance commit
tee. A big round of applause at
the same time but in individual
clasSrooms by the entire Holmes
body was given at the suggestion
of our principal, Mrs. Crowder,
as an expression of appreciation
for the helpful lectures.
Mrs. Gulla, civil defense nurse
instructor, visited the school on
Monday and showed two defense
films, Civil Defense" and ''Duck
and Cover, to our fourth grade
pupils. Mrs. Gulla urged the pu-
pills to inform their parents and
older members of their families
of the service they can render by
becoming affiliated with civil de-
Tense. A class in civil defense will
NC oIo1 ICO at 4NOI LIlW0SCGIu NO-
cational School in the near fu-
ture.
Congratulations to our schools
safety patrol. This group, spon-
Sored by Arthur Coverson, is on
the job protecting our pupils in
an efficient, intelligent manner.
Our main emphasis at PTA
meeting Monday night was CEN
tered on registration for free hold
erS and voting for the bond issue.
Samuel 0. Cohen, principal of
Dorsey school represented Dade
County School Board in this en-
IeaVor.
Mr.. Cohen was thorough in his |
efforts to encourage patrons to |
'egiSter and vote for the bond |
sSue. Free holders, please regis
er TODAY!
Thena Crowder, principal
Cleomie Crumpton, reporter
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-10-08

Realizing the Importance of
safe guarding our school children
coming to and from school,
group of Is boys and girls were
installed Friday morning, Sept.
10 as members of the Rainbow
Park Elementary school patrol.
The installation ceremonies
were very impressive and was en-
joyed extensively by the invited
classes that were present. The
ceremonies were handled by MIR.
Loyal Compton, representative
of the American Automobile AS
ISOLATION. There were also two of
ficials from the Sheriff'S depart
ment who explained the functions
of the school patrol
Mrs. Rosa l.. ForlSon, our prin-
cipal, gave the final remarks. Mr..
Herbert l.. Day and Mrs. Mildred
Espy are the sponsors of the pa
troll.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-10-08
NORTHWESTERN VOCATIONAL OFFERS
BUILDING TRADES AND CITIZENSHIP

The building trades are among,
if not the most important trades
in this area where so much build
ing is being done. TradeSmen are
receiving some of the highest
hourly pay rates in Dade County.
Why not come out and enroll
in the course of your choice; or
call the Assistant Director or Co
ordinator of the evening program
any day or evening Monday
through Friday between tn
hours of $50 AM. to 900 PM.
until 1000 PM.
Registration fee is LOO.
For further information, call
the new telephone number
84-5491.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-10-08

The Electrical, Trowel Trades
Masonry, Plumbing, and Car
pentry shops are completed.
Northwestern is ready to offer
training for day and evening stu
dents who would like to become
electricians, brick masons, plumb
erS, and carpenters.
In addition to training students
to become apprentices in their
.rades, Evening Trade Training,
and Evening Trade Extension
training will be offered to per-
sons who are already working at
their trades, so they may become
Carpentry Journeymen, or Mas
ter Electricians, Masons, n d
Plumbers.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-10-08
BETHUNE ELEMENTARY

On last Tuesday during our
faculty meeting we had our zone
supervisor, Mrs. Charlotte Ford
Clarke as our guest speaker on
the subject Reading Readiness "
Mrs. Clarke brought us very in
erestlng and inspiring points on
he subject. She also thanked the
new teachers and some of the old
mes who attended the oriental
ton program previously to the
opening of school for the very
fine cooperation and fine fellow
ship.
On Thursday during our gen.
eral assembly program the first
graders were in charge, since this
was the little ones first time their
teachers aided them quite a bit.
Mrs. Kemp who is chairman of
the group acted as mistress of
ceremonies and Mrs. Flo HaW-
kinS did very beautifully 'Lilas"
by Paul Lawrence Dunbar. En-
couraging remarks were made by
our principal.
Having such a fine and cooper
alive group of parents we had a
second PTA meeting on Tuesday
night. Of course this meeting
placed emphasis on our Bond Is
'ue, parents volunteered for
blocks to solicit free holders to
cegiSter in order to vote on the
25th of October. Mr.. Samuel 0.
Cohen, principal of Dorsey brought
highlightS on the bond issue.
On last Tuesday night our ever
working PTA president Mrs. Do
cha Howell called a special meet
despite this was our second meet
ing during the month Of Sep
TENDER, the parents came out
smiling, and willingly.
so free holders let's get on the
ball,
And march to the registration
And on October 25, let's put on
our coats
And go to the polls and vote.
w. c. Cogdell, principal
Zelma D Black, reporter
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-10-08
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY

We feel that one of the greatest
signs of interest and cooperation
is when parents come in to visit
with us. This has been worthy of
note during the new school term.
Our sincere gratitude goes to
the parents who so kindly vol
unteered their services for the
school bond registration. All have
fulfilled their promises and we are
delighted with the results.
Because of illness of her moth
er, Mrs. E. B. Pierce has just re-
turned to her duties as librarian.
We welcome her return.
The physical education teachers
met at our school on Sept. 20. We
were happy to have them and ex-
tend an invitation for an early
return.
A PERSONAL NOTE TO OUR
PARENTS
If you continue your interest in
the school and show it by your
visits and cooperation we feel
sure that your child will do a
better job and likewise become
more interested.
All children want their teach
erS to give good reports to their
parents - Remember when you
were a child?
Come out, any day, any hour
and check on absences, conduct
and scholastic achievement. Help
us to get the very best out of
your child towards his total
growth into a fine citizen.
Willie M. Murray, reporter
Grace B. Albert, principal
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-10-08
DUNBAR ELEMENTARY

National Letter Writing Week
is being celebrated at our school
by pupils writing letters TO their
parents about the vital school
bond issue. Parents, if freeholders,
are urged TO re-register and to
encourage friends and relatives to
re-register.
We find that many freeholders
are being confused by letters they
have received from the City of
Miami registrars office stating
that re-registration is not neces-
sary for voting This letter is
concerned only with the coming
City of Miami elections. All free
holders desiring TO vote on Oct.
Is for the school bond election
must re-register before Oct. II.
Thirteen Dunbar boys are be-
ing saluted this week along with
the thousands of newsboys thru
out the country during National
Newspaper Week. Our carriers
are Clarence Cutler, Edward De-
lancy, Milton and Richard Devoe,
William Jerry Duncan, Willie
George, Gregory Johnson, Arthur
and Richard London, William Nc
MILAN, Larry O'Brien, Leslie
Roach and George Taylor. Per-
haps the future win find leaders
from this group who are now
learning the rudiments of being
good businessmen. >
ACE held two meetings at Dun
bar during the past week. Last |
Wednesday, the sixth grade of the
organization met in our cafeteria. |
Mr.. Lennon Ivey is chairman; !
Mrs. Wilhelmina Kelly, secretary. |
Twenty-Five Representatives from
elementary schools in the central |
and southern parts of the county
discussed Recognizing the Symp-
toms Of our times" The next |
meeting is scheduled for Oct. 26 |
at the A. l.. Lewis Elementary
School, Homestead. On the past
Monday afternoon, the executive
board of ACEI met with the
county chairman, Mrs. c. r.
Littles to complete plans for the
Nov. IL meeting. Members pres
ent included Juanita Allen, Maude
Ellison, Darville Knowles, and
MeSdameS Daisy Benson, Lee
Eta Thomas, Iona j. Cook,
Gladys Robinson and Catherine
Pinckney.
Junior Red Cross chapter Off
GERS elected on last Tuesday are
Catherine Harrell, chairman;
John Burroughs, vice chairman;
Remona Bell Alcorn, secretary;
Delmar Stirrup, assistant secre-
tary, Evelyn Jackson, treasurer;
Madeline Roach. assistant treas
urer and ReShea Bethel, chaplain.
Our attractive cafeterian'S yell
low and rose color scheme has
been accented by bird cage table
planters of black plastic. Yellow
flower pots hold dwaft philaden-
ron plants and small yellow birds.
Mrs. Gladys Richardson, a
member Of our community a n d
former PTA members began her
duties as traffic guard this week.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-10-08
NORTHWESTERN voc.

Attention H ON wners of
children who attend this InStitu-
ton! Are you interested in your
child receiving the best education
through the best facilitieSS to be
had? Then, Mr. Homeowner, have
you registered to vote on the
School Bond Issue October rs? Do
you know that your children will
be affected seriously if you don't?
That with this rapidly growing
school enrolment, practically all
schools of Dade County are in
need of more buildings and
equipment. This includes
Northwestern too. That you can
give your children that which is
rightfully theirs-a good educa-
ton.
No previous registration is
valid for this election, hence
everyone must register! You may
register at the courthouse, daily,
8 to S tuesdays until 900 PM
From now through October II, or
your nearest elementary school,
or by calling 2-7281, Extensions
28l and 274, Mr.. Homeowner, for
the sake of our children, Vote
YES" to pass the Bond Issue.
Foreign Teachers To Visit
Twenty-Seven foreign teachers
will learn about Northwestern
Vocational High School when they
visit on October 81. The inStuct-
orS from countries as Japan, Bra
iii, Italy, Portugal, FormoSa, Iran,
Peru, Belgium and many others,
are now students at the Universe
ty of Miami. OF the 81 instruct
ors, "a of them teach English in
their respective countries
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-10-08
RICHMOND HEIGHTS
p. T. A. NEWS


Richmond Heights Elementary
School p. T. A. held its End meet
ing Monday, October 3rd, in the
school cafetorium. A very large
attendance greeted the visitor
from Dade County School Board,
who spoke on the value and i'm
portance of registering by Octo-
Der 18th to vote on the special
school bond issue October 25th.
with its President Mr.. E. Fisher.
presiding. The election of officers
for the term was completed and
new members were welcomed.
The enrolment fee is one dollar.
Mr.. f. White, Principal Mr.. Archi-
bald Pinder, Publicity Chairman.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-10-08

The faculty and student body
are wishing for Mrs. Ruby Glib
son speedy recovery from her
recent illness. Mrs. Gibson is a
patient at the Christian Hospital.
Evening star., 1955-07-06
Father Watches
As Train Ki||s6

ALIENS GROVE, Wis, July {
P.-A 35-year-old woman anc
five Of her children were killed
yesterday. as her husband
watched in horror, when a speed
ing passenger train hit an auto
mobile at a country crossing.
Five other persons in the ca,
were injured critically, four oi
them her children.
The dead were: Mrs. Harriet
Smith of Beloit. and her chill.
dren, Larry, 16; Keith, 6; Jacque.
line, 4; Debbie. /, and "Skippy.'
3 months old.
Injured we're: Betty Lou
Smith, 8; Leland, IL; Susie, Z
and Cheryl, 2, all children of Mrs
Smith, and Miss Beatrice Smith
81, her sister-in-law. They are in
Lakeland Hospital in nearby
Elkhorn.
Inc accident was witnessed by
Mrs. Smiths husband, B. Eddie
Smith, 38. Beloit, from the porch
of the farm home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Smith. about
275 feet from the crossing.
The elder Smiths had just left
on a vacation trip to Northern
Wisconsin. Their daughter. Miss
Beatrice Smith, who remained at
home, planned to drive in to AL
lens Grove, a Walworth County
village Is miles northeast of Be-
lott in Southern Wisconsin, to get
some groceries. Her sister-in-
law and the nine children ac-
companied her In the car.
Evening star., 1955-07-06
Britisher Heads
WEU Assembly

STRASBOURG, France. July
6 R.-John Maclay Of Britain
was elected president of the
Western European Union (WEU)
assembly by acclamation yester-
day.
The WEU, an alliance of seven
nations, provides the framework
for West Germany's participa-
tion In the common defense of
Western Europe.
It's assembly is meeting here
this week for the first time. The
member nations are Britain,
France. West Germany, Italy, the
Netherlands. Belgium and Lux
embourg.
Mr.. Maclay, 49-year-old Con-
servative, was the only candi-
date for the presidency. He
served for a time in the Winston
Churchill government as min
lister Of transport and civil avia-
ton.
Evening star., 1955-07-06
By the Associated Press

The House wants to vest il
the Federal Government owner
ship Of all the official papers oi
the Nations Presidents. Ths
documents are now scattered
over the country, and nobody
knows where a lot Of them are.
The idea behind the legisla.
ton, approved by the House or
q voice vote yesterday. is tc
make sure that Americans will be
able to examine these historical
prizes whenever they wish.
Would Buy Papers
Under a bill sponsored prin-
cipally by Representative Nc
Cormick. Democrat, of Mas
sachusetts the General Services
Administration would buy up all
the presidential collections
wherever they are. and the mas
sive cataloguing job would be
done by the National Archives.
The measure also has a cold
war aspect. The House Govern
ment Operations Committee,
which reported the bill to the