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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-02-02

70 or more degrees in an effort
to keep the birds warm"
Water spillage can be cut by
keeping fountain water on the
same level as the birds feet. This
prevents the birds from singing
the water on the floor" Mr.. Rice
said
As the weather gets colder,
poultry house litter should be
built up. Start gradually in the
fall, Mr.. Rice suggested, with
ground corn cobs, wood shavings
or other highly absorbent mater
ial, and build up the litter so it
is at least six inches deep by the
first freeze and 10 to II inches
when steady freezing weather ar
rives. Deep litter insulates the
floor and absorbs more of the
accumulated moisture during cold
wet weather than does thin Lit.
ter.
The litter should be stirred reg
ularly, Mr.. Rice said, and par
ticularly when it shows signs Of
caking around water founts or
feeders. Add small amount of
new litter after each wet spell
or sprinkle superphosphate to
help dry up the moisture.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-02-02

The New York Yankees were
the first team I'm baseball history
to win the World Series five tim
es in a row. The Yanlxs were
champs in 1949, 1850, 1851, 1852,
and 1853.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-02-02
Wet Litter
Causes Low
Poultry Profit

Wet litter in poultry houses
during the winter months can
cut poultry profits through di-
sease, lower weights and by re-
ducing the market grade Of broil-
ers and turkeys, according to
Wade III. Rice. University of
Maryland extension poultryman.
Wet litter can also cause low
er egg production in layers and
may mean more egg washing, he
said. Ammonia fumes from the
litter help to spread coccidiosis
infection and often cause breast
blisters on the birds. Personal in.
jury may also increase because
of the slippery flooring, Mr.. Rice
added.
Insufficient ventilation, spilled
water and thin litter are among
the chief causes for poor litter
conditions in poultry houses, he
said. The combination of the
birds body heat and wet drop
pings make adequate ventilation
important. AS poultry house
temperatures increase the humid
ity capacity also increases Mr..
Rice said, and every five out of
six gallons of water consumed
by the birds is given off in the
form of breath or droppings.
Fresh dry air must be brought
into the house. For this, he re-
commends opening windows and
vents more often. He said ven.
tilating fans are advisable in
large houses, but should be used
only after the poultryman has
found that windows and vents
have proved insufficient.
Birds past the brooder stage
can thrive and produce eggs eco
nomically at house temperatures
as low as 40 degrees. Mr.. Rice
said many poultrymen believe
poultry houses must be kept at
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-02-02
Crop Meeting
Draws Crowd
In Damascus

A large number of farmers in
Montgomery County filled the
room to capacity last Friday at
Damascus High School to hear
the latest information on fertili-
ger and crop recommendations.
DR.. F. L. Bentz stated that of
the 1,455 farms in Montgomery
County, 1872 were using fertilizer
according to the last census, used
1906 tons and spent S532.55 for
fertilizer. He also stated that Of
the $4,000 crop acres in the
County $1,000 of these acres were
fertilized. Thirty-eight percent of
the farms in Montgomery County
are using lime.
According to a statement from
the County agents office by Bob
Spry, assistant County agent and
Delbert Foster. County agent,
there is plenty of opportunity for
similar meetings to be held such
as the one in Damascus.
Soil tests are an important part
in the fertilizer and crop program
and the County agents office has
available information for making
these tests. The soil sample is
then sent to the University lab
oratory for complete analysis. DR..
Bentz gave some information at
the meeting on how to take a
soil sample, and gave farmers
some of the latest recommends
tons on the use of fertilizers.
Charlie Ellington, extension ag.
economist of the University, key.
noted his presentation with the
latest available information on
varieties of various crops and
grasses and legumes that the Uni
versity recommends.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-02-02
Damascus Post office
Extends Open Hours

noon of Mr.. and Mrs. B. M. Wood
field.
Harold Bennett and Stevie and
Bradley Woodfield and Michael
attended the automobile show in
Baltimore last Thursday.
Henry Woodfield returned by
plane last week from Florida
where he had been vacationing.
Schools will be dismissed early
today to enable county teachers to
attend professional meetings. AT
the Damascus Elementary School
teachers will meet to evaluate the
results of the testing program in
first, third and sixth grades and
to make program plans based on
the results of the tests. The high
school teachers will also have a
professional meeting.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-02-02
Conferences Set
On Ag Chemicals

The third annual University of
Maryland Agricultural Chemicals
Conferences will be held Monday
and February 9 and 10. Three
one-day meetings will be held In
different sections Of the State,
DR.. L. o. Weaver, university ex-
tension plant pathologist and
committee chairman, said.
This year, the meetings will be
held as follows: Monday, County
Building, Eaton, for the eastern
shore area; February g. Episcopal
Parish Hall, LaPlata. for the
southern Maryland area; and
February 10, Francis Scott Key
Hotel, Frederick, for central and
western Maryland.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-02-02
Laytonsvi|Ie and Woodfie|d
Mrs. Ulysses Griffith Nv Clearwater 326S2
Clearwater 3,26S2

their study of the American In
dian.
Mrs. Polly Burns entertained at
a diner and party Sunday in hon.
or of her grandson, ''Benny's" 21st
birthday. Guests were Mrs.
George Pope, Mrs. Ethel Beall,
Mrs. Guy Jewell, Charles Haw-
kins and Jimmy Burns.
Mrs. Ethel Beall and Mrs. Guy
Jewell were overnight guests Sat
'urday of Mrs. George Pope
Mrs. Lansdale Williams enter
tanned Tuesday at a Stanley
party.
Mrs. Earl Griffith was dinner
guest Saturday evening of Mr..
and Mrs. Elgie Hawkins. Sunday
night guests of the Hawkinses
were Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Cue and
son, Johnny.
Miss Mary Brooner was a spe-
cial guest and speaker Sunday at
the Upper Seneca Baptist Church
in Cedar Grove. Miss Brooner is
a missionary on furlough after
three years works in Southern
Rhodesia. The Cedar Grove Bap-
fist Church has special interest
in Miss Brooner and her work
since they contribute $1,000 a year
toward her support in the mission
field.
Mrs. William Warfield and Miss
Mary c. Warfield entertained
Tuesday at a luncheon. Guests
were Mrs. Archie Thompson, Mrs.
Ralph Howard, Mrs. George Pope,
Mrs. Eli Leishear, Mrs. Harry
Howard, Mrs. Clarence Lindhey,
Mrs. Amos Burdette and Mrs. j.
Raymond Kemp.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-02-02
Good Poultry
Year Ahead,
Smith Says

A comparatively good year is
in prospect for poultrymen in
Maryland, according to Harold D.
Smith, of the University of Mary
land Department of Agricultural
Economics. Although there are
several favorable aspects in the
poultry outlook for 1856, DR..
Smith suggests caution before ex-
banding broiler and turkey pro-
duction in the immediate future.
In commenting on what is "a
comparatively good year." DIR.
Smith said that "Poultrymen can
expect a better year than in 1854
but probably not as good as 1855.
Supply is the most uncertain fac
tor. Many of us feel that poul-
try producers will have a tenden-
cy to increase their production
in 1856, as a result of a good year
which has just past. For exam
pie, Maryland turkey producers,
in reporting on their intentions
for 1856, say they will produce IA
percent more turkeys during the
next II months"
DR.. Smith sees a seasonal de-
cline in egg prices beginning now
and lasting about three months.
Then about June, when the
weather warns up and layers
drop back in production, egg pric-
es should be higher.
Prices for the year 1856 may
average about the same or slight.
ly lower than during the past
year; however, with somewhat
more favorable feed prices like,
ly, poultrymen should realize
practically as good a net income
as they did in 1855.
The number of broilers that will
be marketed during the next four
months is already determined. In
looking at those figures, DR.
Smith says there is little hope
for the broiler price to be as
strong as it was this time a year
ago.
While the immediate outlook is
not too encouraging, growers in
the Maryland area are continual.
ly improving their efficiency OF
production and thereby can more
readily compete with other areas.
There is little question but what
demand for poultry meat will re-
main strong during the coming
year which is a favorable factor
in planning for the future, he
pointed out.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-02-02

The dance for the polio drive
held recently at the high school
school cleared approximately $3.50.
Mr.. WHY'S Bagby Of New
York was a>guest Monday after
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-02-02
Mrs. Ulysses Griffith ~
Clearwater S.2682
Mrs. Ulysses Griffith ~

At the last meeting of the Lay
louisville district volunteer fire de-
partment held January 25 the fol
lowing officers were elected for
the coming year: president, Fran
els Barber; vice-president, Odin
Hanson; secretary, Lewis Kibbee;
treasurer, LaRue Evans; sergeant
alarms, Nelson Whip; chief,
Spencer ]. H. Brown; company at
torney, r. Edwin Brown; delegate
to the County Fire Board, Chief
Brown; alternate delegate, Regi-
maid Kephart. The executive
board now consists of Mowatt
Williams, Spencer Brown, Luther
Howard, Charles Richards, and
Charles Johnson.
1t was decided at the meeting
that the department would hold
an auction sale again this year.
The date chosen was Saturday,
April ID. All proceeds from the
auction will be put toward the
purchase of a new fire truck.
So, do your spring cleaning a
little early this year and contrib
ute anything you can spare to the
department Remember the new
truck fund can't grow unless you
support it.
The Laytonsville Pitch Club
met Saturday evening at the
home of George Howes.
The Laytonsville senior girls
All club meets tonight at the
home of Judy Priebe. Demonstra-
tons on their project will be given
by Linda Pruitt and 10 Ann Bid
dinger.
Mrs. Thomas Bailey entertained
the Laytonsville Bridge Club at
a bridge luncheon Saturday.
Prizes were won by Mrs. William
Warfield, Mrs. L. E. Brashear,
Mrs. Harold Atkinson, ST., and
Mrs. William Sherman.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Griffith
have been on the sick list this
past week.
Mrs. Richard Ayers is home
after having been a patient at Doc
tors Hospital
The Members of st. PauPs
Church enjoyed a covered dish
supper Friday. Pictures of the
educational facilities at Westmin-
iscter were shown.
Mrs. Allison Taylor and Mrs.
Mary Allnutt entertained Sunday
at a family dinner honoring the
birthday of Mrs. Gordon Bell of
Alexandria, Va.
WOOdfield
There was a good turnout Sat
day for the covered dish sup
per sponsored by the Mary
Greene Evening Circle for the
March of Dimes. Almost $40
was cleared.
The WSCS met Wednesday
morning at the church hall. Mem
bers sewed during the morning
for Sibley Hospital Following
luncheon served by the hostesses,
Mrs. Ellsworth King and Mrs. Eli
Leishear, the group continued
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-02-02
Joe Heck Heads
NeU All SWine
And Sheep Club

Joe Heck has been elected
president of a new All Swine
and Sheep Club, organized last
Thursday at the County agents
office in Rockville.
Other officers are Drew Stab.
Ter, vice-president; Nancy Lech-
lider. secretary Jim Mitell, treas
urer, and Evelyn Clagett, report.
er.
The club will be guided by ex.
perienced All leaders and sheep
farmers including Ludwig Cam.
inita, leader, assisted by L. A.
Biggs, George Lechlider, John
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-02-02

Muncaster, Samuel Riggs nv. and
Clifton Wightman.
1t will meet the second Mon
day Of each month. Tho next
meeting will he held February
ID at the home of jim Mitell, in
Laynill. Youngsters who wish to
join the club are invited to this
meeting.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-02-02


The Mt. Airy sub-district meet
ing of the MYF was held Monday
evening at Mt. Airy. Mrs. Fran
ces Bartlett, retired missionary,
who had worked in India, was the
speaker.
A joint quarterly conference of
the Methodist Churches in this
area was held yesterday at Mt.
Airy. Discussion conferred on the
church extension program in the
Washington West District
The WSCS meets today at the
home of Mrs. Leslie Woodfield at
1870 with Mrs. Gilmore Hurley,
Mrs. Carroll Fetzer and Mrs.
James Browning as co-hostesses.
The WSCS cleared a little over
$50 on their recent businessmen's
luncheon.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-02-02
Miss Ormand Wins

A Takoma Park girl, Sherry Or
mand of 1920 Maple Avenue, was
the Montgomery County winner
in the port essay contest in which
individuals in every county were
asked to tell how important the
Baltimore Port region is to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-08
4 Area Residents
To Visit Germany

-Four Washington area resi-
dents will be among a group Of
10 Americans who will make a
.four-wee tour of Germany as
guests Of the German govern
ment.
The four are Miss Marguerite
Rawalt, 1901 Sixteenth street
NV, special assistant to the
chief counsel of the Internal
Revenue Service; George T.
Brown, 1901 Roakeby avenue,
Garrett Park, Md, director of
the AFL-ClO'S Department Of
International Affairs; Nathaniel
Goldfinger. 1908 Erskine street,
Hyattsvillle, Md, AFL-CIO econ
omist; and Howard j. Hicks, 333
South Glebe road. Arlington, sec
rotary treasurer of the Office
Employees International Union.
The group, representing the
legal profession and the field of
labor management relations, will
leave at pm. Friday from Idle
wild Airport by Lufthansa Ger
man AirlineS. They will leave
Dusseldorf May Is on the return
trip.
The invitation to the group
was extended by the German
Foreign ONCE as part of an ex-
change program with the United
States. the German embassy
said. 1t added that the visitors
will be given an official welcome
on their arrival in Bonn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-08
I'd Virginia U. Educator
Quits, Hits Progress Log

within three days. DR.. Douglas
Ward, acting dean of the school.
resigned earlier to become dean
OF the School of Education of
Miami University in oxford.
Ohio.
The two men several months
ago conceived and put forth a
middle-road plan for compliance
with the Supreme Court decision
outlawing segregation in the
public schools. The plan would
have gradually integrated Negro
and white pupils.
Both Dr.. Ward and DR.. Chand-
Ter voiced criticism of Virginia's
government for delay in insti-
tuting the Gray Commission
proposals as a possible means Of
avoiding compulsory indignation.
They also were critical Of Gov.
Stanley and his budget advisory
board for leaving out OF the
State budget requested $4,000
to increase the faculty at the
School of Education. The Legis-
lature inserted one-fifth Of the
sum before approving the budget.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-08
Archbishop ExiIed
From Red Chino
To Speak at Dinner

Catholic Archbishop Yu-Pm,
exiled from Marking. China, by
the Communists, will be the
speaker at a benefit dinner for
the Institute of Chinese Culture
Thursday at the Mayflower
Hotel,
The Rev. James A. Chang, OF
the institute, said proseeds will
be used to make much-needed
repairs on the Institutes quar-
tiers at 1900 R street NV
Father Chang said the institute
is nondemoninational. Founded
in 1914. it seeks TO promote
better understanding of the
Chinese nation and people.
Tickets for the dinner, which
will be followed by a style show
and dance. are available at the
Institutes office. The price is SIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-08
Col. Carlson Joins
Hurbor EnQineers

Col Gunnard w. Carlson, now
with the 9Th Armored Division
at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo, will
become resident member of the
Board of Engineers for Rivers
and Harbors in Washington
June Is, the Army announced
yesterday.
Col. Carlson, 46-year-old ma
tive of New Britain, Conn, was
commissioned in the Army Engi-
neer Corps on being graduated
from the United States Military
Academy, West Point, in 1881,
He will succeed Col. Hubert S.
Miller. resident member since
last July. Col. Miller is retiring
from active service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-08

CHARLOTTES VILE. Va,
April z (P).-A second faculty
member Of the University of
Virginia'S School of Education
has resigned with criticism of
the State for failure to progress
in the education field.
The resignation of Dr. B. j.
Chandler, associate professor of
education who has been on leave
of absence. was confirmed by
University President Colgate w.
.Darden.
Mr.. Darden said he believed
the school segregation issue had
some influence" on DR.. Chand-
ler's decision to leave but eX-
planned he had been offered a
position at a Midwest univer-
sity "at a sizeable increase in
salary"
DR.. Chandler said he was
convinced the University of Vir-
Iginia's School of Education was
not going to get an adequate
faculty staff to do the job it
should do.
His was the second resignation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-08
Big Latin American
Caravan Due Here
Lute in Summer

A caravan OF giant trailers
with economic and cultural ex-
hibits of 20 Latin American coun-
tries will roll through Washing
ton sometime late this summer.
The Caravan of the Amer
icas" is travelling exposition to
tell the residents of 35 key cities
in 81 States of the people and
products south of the border.
The mobile exhibits are being
sponsored by a national commit
tee of big names in Government
and industry, headed by Gen.
Robert E. Wood, board chairman
of Sears Roebuck & Co.
United States companies. many
of which operate in Latin Amer
lea, are picking up S260,000 Of
the travel expense tab. The ma
tions of Latin America are pay
ing the balance Of the estimated
$470,O00 cost of the exposition.
according to the Pan American
Union.
The reason for the caravan is
announced as a means for fur
thering United States Latin
American relations. particularly
in the economic field.
The caravan will be made up
in New York. with the aid of the
| Visual Arts section of the Pan
American Union. 1t will stop at
local fair grounds around the
country during the three-month
tour. In Washington, a big cere-
mony is being planned by the
Pan American Union and the
State Department. Details have
not yet been worked out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-08
PopoI Honor Bestowed
On Catholic u. Educator

influence has been great in the
classroom, the pulpit and the
Church.
Judge Edward NJ. Curran of
the U. S. District Court for the
District of Columbia praised
Father Smith as strong as the
Rock of Gibraltar" and a tower
of strength to Catholic Univer-
.sity. her students and alumni,
The Most Rev. John M. McNa-
mara, Auxiliary Bishop of Wash
ington, called Father Smith "a
giver like Christ our Lord"
The Ambassador from Ireland,
John J. Hearne, paid tribute to
Father Smith and spoke of 1.-The
majesty of the cathedral of his
mind" He called him "a teacher
of AuguStinian stature, jurist
and laW-giver as we'll as a
philosopher"
President Eisenhower sent a
letter praising Father Smith as
a great American who has con
tributed to the spiritual strength
of our Nation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-08

TODAY

The 267th Rotary District
Conference of Rotary Interna-
tional begins two-day session
at the Shoreham Hotel.
The American National In
surance Companies Directors
Top Club begins a three-day
meeting at the Hotel Wash
ington.
The Interstate Circulation
Managers Association open a
three day session at the Will
lard Hotel.
The United States Savings
and Loan League begins
four-day management confer
ence at the Mayflower Hotel.
Modern Woodmen of Amer
lea meet at the Hotel Statler
for a three-day session.
The American Retail FEEDER
alton opens a three day meet
ing at the Hotel Statler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-08

Pope Plus XII last night Off
cially bestowed upon The Very
Rev. Ignatius Smith. dean of the
School of Philosophy. Catholic
University, the Cross Pro Eccle-
STA ct Pontifice (for the Church
and the PontitD.
The Most Rev. Amleto Clio
vanni Cicognani. Apostolic Dele
gate to the United States. made
the presentation at the Willard
Hotel. The occasion was the
gathering of 700 friends of Fa-
ther Smith. honoring his so
years at the university.
Father Smith also received
the Cardinal Gibbons Medal,
highest award of the university's
alumni association, presented by
James F. Kenney, its president.
The citation said in part: "An
administrator, he has built up
the School OF Philosophy during
the two decades of his deanship,
and has aided in building up the
entire university. His fidelity to
his work, his understanding of
the problems of others, his in
stinct for justice, his dedication
to the highest expression of
academic freedom-the duty and
the right of professors and stu
dents to seek the truth, to find
the truth and to live the truth
have been a pattern and an in
spiration to all who know him.
From his own school his warm
and invigorating personality and
his generosity of counsel and
help have diffused themselves
throughout other schools and de-
partments.
The Right Rev. Patrick j.
O'Connor, director, the National
Shrine of the Immaculate Con-
ception, on behalf of the Alumni
Association. presented the uni
versity with a bronze bust OF
Father Smith.
The Most Rev. Bryan j. Nc
Entegart. rector of the university
in an address. announced Father
Smith beginning in September
will fill new post-dean for re-
ligiouS communities at the uni
versity.
In this capacity, he will serve
rs a liaison between the rector
and the scores of religious houses
that now surround the university
and make OF it a great center OF
Catholic learning and culture
Bishop McEntegart said.
The Most Rev. Patrick A
O'Boyle. Archbishop of Washing
ton, was on the dais.
The Apostolic Delegate laudec
Father Smith as a true follower
Of st. Thomas Aquinas, the emf
nent Catholic philosopher. He
said Father Smith emphasizes
the Importance of this Scholastic
philosophy in our time and his