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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-01-15
County Comment
Carver Question
Poses a Cropper

A group Of West Rockville parents wore grins
Of delight as they exchanged handshakes and
backcaps outside the meeting room Of the Board
Of Education last Saturday.
For two years they had campaigned against
the conversion Of all-Negro Carver High School
into an integrated junior high. For the preceding
three days, they had maintained patient, bull
doglike vigil at lengthy, often boring budget
discussion of the board
AT last, late Saturday afternoon, they had
their long.sought prize: So decision by the board
TO abandon Carver as a school and convert 1t
instead into administrative headquarters.
These West Rockvillians clearly are
people dedicated 10 cause. They have battcd
vaIiantly and effectively over long period
OF time.
We must confess, however, TO certain be-
wildcrment as to their motivations.
They stoutly maintain that their position
has nothing whatever to do with Indignation.
It's just that school farther TO the south and
west of Rockville will better serve the needs Of
a growing community they say.
They're right about that, Of course. The
southwest location would be more convenient
and would require the transporting Of fewer chill
dren by bus.
But the price tag for this added convenience
could run as high as half million dollars the
estimated extra cost Of converting Carver to some
use other than that FOR which II was originally
designed.
Furthermore, the West Rockyillians' pro.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-01-15
Quick! Find Paddock
For State Treasury!
Viewpoints

Fallout from that $30-aday expense account
blooper at Annapolis last week SO radio
active that even legislators who were innocent
of the plot got burned
Here, to the shame of the Maryland General
Assembly is what happened:
On Wednesday, as required by the ConStitu
ton the 325th session of the legislature got under
way - nnocently enough. The august lawmakers
instead of arriving by coach or on horseback as
in the old days, drove up in their fin-equipped
autos, and checked into Carvel Hall, the local
hostelry
Caucuses were held, key positions were filled
with the help of some very gentle but very firm
nudging from Governor Elect Willard Tawes.
And then they got down to business. Funny bust.
ness!
Hardly had the opening gavel fallen in the
House of Delegates than the Speaker quickly
read an order which upped the members expense
account ceiling from $40 to $50 day (sc). In
the opening hubbub it was approved before
many old members and, most of the new ones,
knew what was going on. There is no question
but what the House Speaker perry O. Wilkin-
son, of Prince Georges) and the Democratic
Majority Leader CA. Gordon Boone of Baltimore
County, knew what was up.
owe just wanted to find out what you
press boys would do with this one" Wilkinson
repeatedly told reporter after the musli-
room cloud began to ascend. He found OutD
Meanwhile, over in the Senate dirty work
was afoot, too In that august upper chamber,
they went into executive tsome people call it
secret session to discuss the weighty matter.
The reporters were told to leave and State Police
mounted guard at the doors. Word filtered out
that the Senators, too, liked the idea of getting
$50 day expenses and had agreed to approve 1t.
The Associated Press and newspapers played
up the development - big. And well they might!
The legislators last year raised their expense cell
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-01-15

tractcd campaign has already imposed rather
severe cost in terms of loss Of educational bene-
fits.
Last year II was because of pressure exerted
by them that the County Council vetoed school
board proposal TO convert Carver into an into
grated junior high.
As result, the opening Of any new junior
high In the has been delayed from one TO
two years. This In turn has created OvercrOwd-
ing at both BrOome Junior High and Richard
Montgomery High, 10 The dctrment Of every
body.
II is, therefore not simple TO rationalize the
West Roclsvillians' position. they are telling
in effect that they have undertaken a fcrvcnt
twO-year crusade at cost of inflamed emo
lions, whopping cost to the taxpayer, and an
educational loss for many children merely TO
locate a new school somewhat more conveniently
Under these circumstances it is not surpris
ing that some observers remain skeptcal of the
claim that this has nothing TO do with integra
ton" Certainly, say these commentators, the
real motivation must be something more dear TO
West Rockville hearts than the rather prosaic
reasons stated.
But II the question actually is tied somewhat
to the Indignation issue, we fail 10 see in what
way. Presumably, a new junior high school
southwest of Rockville would contain as many
Negro pupils as an migrated Carver.
So We end where we began in bewilder.
ment.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-01-15
CRY Pavilion

A copy of Mr.. Steed Evans
views on the Civic Center pavil-
ion as expressed in the January
9Th Sentinel was passed around
at the last meeting of the Civic
Center Commission, also January
9Th. Indignation of the members
was unanimous.
Mr.. Evans is taking the wrong
side of the perpetual argument
between the cultural and utili-
tartan elements in society. The
latter can never see reason
for any activity which does not
have an immediate and practical
use. Fortunately for Mr.. Evans,
most people do not live this way;
otherwise there would be no
newspapers and Mr.. Evans would
have no job.
Does the City Need a Plush
Pavilion?" he asks and one can
tell his answer is mo" without
reading further. His reasoning
shows that he does not know why
an auditorium or pavilion for the
city is desired. II is not so the
Little Theater will have a larger
house for its performances. 1t is
not for the larger community
which we expect 10 years from
now.
II Is for the city we want Rock
vile to be, for the people and
their children who live here. The
character of community is de-
termined by its institutions. Rock
vile does not want 10 be an
other Silver Spring or Bethesda,
a suburban shopping center sur.
rounded by barracks for Wash.
ington workers. We have hun
dreds, perhaps thousands, of resi-
dents now with creative talent in
many fields. We want the audi.
forum as a focal point for these
talents so they can be realized,
and as a center TO attract the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-01-15

ME- thought the days Of patrons and
Wv patroneSses were as dead as the
Renaissance which spawned them That the
Partisan salon attended by intellectuals and
pretenders went the way of Lord Byron and
his bully boys.
But like relentless glacier, Suburbia
has left uncovered in its wake one last vestige
of the graceful age, a lyceum. Right here in
Rockville, lyceum.
Toga-leSs but still acoIytic we find
county Democrats, late of smoke-fied rooms,
thrilling at a new idee fixe Culture Mote
capital "C'D
Announced this week was the first of a
series of public meetings, staged by Demo-
Gratis, touching on cultural subjects
First Socrates will be university pro-
fessor discoursing on "Dr. Zhivago," novel
by Boris Pasternak. He will lecture in the UNI
marble halls of the Democrats Rockville
headquarters on East Montgomery ave-, for
merly the Singer sewing machine store
press release announcing the event
said that an open discussion will follow the
professors cultural review of the book. It
also said that interested persons, REGARD
LESS of politics, are invited to attend (italics
are ours)."
The mental picture that tippy-toes into
mind straight off is one of an egg-heady COL
lection Of parched partisans, dried of the
sweet syrups of Culture, soaking up Wisdom
and Light Strain as we may, however, we
can't for the life Of us see the faces of some
of our Democratic friends among the in
terested audience Also, the announcement
said nothing about the Culture soaker uppers
being slipped just wee bit of Democratic
with capital 'D') propaganda. Or does
that come later?
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-01-15
Somebody Goofed!

@ OMEBODY undoubtedly goofed in the
y matter OF not seeing to it that adequate
lne salety measures are followed IN our
SCHOOLS. And the county IRE board, the
group that is set up to advise the County
Council on tire matters, should be commend
ed Tor revealing TINS serious shortening.
The Idea neld by one school principal
that ne should Irst telephone the Schools
administrative headquarters with report or
relay the nIormauon to the lire department
is almost grotesque. This KIND Oh thinking
on the part OF a scnool administrator - nen
the lives or literally nunareuS or children are
at Stake-Would seem TO raise serious doubts
as to his administrative quanIicauons.
Undoubtedly, IL Dlame is TO be attached,
the serious Snorrcomlng now revealed were
IN effect during the previous school admins
trauon. 1t is inconceivaDie that sound
system Oh fire safety in effect previously
could nave deteriorated so rapidly during the
brleI tenure OF the new school superlnten-
dena On other hand, it reflects htue credlt
upon the present administration that it tailed
to perceive TINS serious weakness and do,
something to eliminate it.
Fortunately Tor all, the glaring confusion
and lack Oh understanding on the subject OF
proper lire SAFETY in our schools has now
been uncovered without any lives beng lost.
The superintendent and scnool board should
move swiftly to see to it that the condition
is corrected.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-01-15
Phone Toll Costs
Seem TO Be Awry
On the Square

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Upper county residents who receive telephone
service through the Gaithersburg telephone ex-
change have more than a legitimate beef at the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company in
the matter of toll charges assessed against them
for telephone calls made outside the Gaithersburg
area.
Business firms well as individuals have
protested inequities in toll charges over period
of years and the matter was last taken up by the
Gathersburg Mayor and Council about three
years ago. No protests, however, have been strong
enough to bulge the C&P
What with current development and that
forecast for the not-so-dstant future in the Cal
thersburg exchange area it appears to this col
umn it is high time the telephone company.
stirred itself and took more realistic look at
its toll charges particularly as those charges
affect busi1 serested in locating up county.
GaiChersburg exchange subscriber now
pays rs cents TO calI the District of Columbia
A District of Columbia telephone user, how
ever, pays only Is cents to call Gaithersburg.
II Is not quite clear to this column why IL costs
Gaithersburg 10 cents more to call Washington
than IL costs Washington to call Gaithersburg.
But it is quite Gear to this column that any
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-01-15
Letter to Editor
SfotIsfic Sinks

Your coIumnlst, Bob Bernstein,
MADE the statement III a recent
arucle, Our area has the dubi-
Gus distinction OF beng among
Inc nAgnesr IN cost OF nvlng III
the nauon."
Inc most recent release by the
Bureau OF LABOR Stausucs on the
cost OF nvlng SHOWS that OF the
~ large clues IN the nation tor
Wnlcn Consumer Price Index flg-
ures are SHOWN, Washington,
u. G., is next to the lowest in
percent of increase over the l94l-
AZ base. Inc Washington figures
have been among the lowest for
a long time. 1hey are below the
umteu STATES city avera,e as well.
Verite
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-01-15
Hrs Town Project
PooIesyiIIe Student

So Mr.. Sanders says the San
ders planned satellite town was
planned before the two flood-con-
troll dams were. Did it ever oc-
cur to Mr. Sanders that the flood
problem on Rock Creek was there
BEFORE he planned the 800-acre
town which will be on both sides
of flood-control lake?
Conservation experts Gncluding
Bernard Frank, Division of Wa
tershed Management, u. S. Forest
Service, who is the author OF sew
eral books, magazine articles and
government publications on con.
servation of land and waterD of
the Rock Creek Watershed Asso-
citation believed that an adequate
park area surrounding each lake
plus conservation practices in the
watershed above each lake could
increase their designed-life of so
years by one-third; whereas high
density coming and lack Of ade-
quate conservation practices,
would shorten the designed life
Of the lakes.
A flood like that of 1856 which
did 100000 damage and took the
lives of six persons, may reoccur
after any downpour until flood.
control dams are built. Consider
ing their importance to the sea Of
subdivisions below Rockville, as
flood-control structures; doesn't
Mr.. Sanders believe that both Of
these dams should last as long as
possible?
Did Mr.. Sanders consider that
each dam will be built by Federal
funds? In that case who should
have access to and use of the lake
in question; real-estate developers
of a town, the silt from the build
ing Of which will wash into the
lake for 80, II or IA years" or
the public?
Esther A. Andrews
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-01-15

hes, of cultural and social activ.
ity. Thus Rockville VIII DC more
tnan just the seat OF county gov
eminent; it will become the rec
ognlZed leader III the area Tor all
sorts of community achievement.
For example, the very existence
of a beautiful auditorium should
bring art exhibits, professional
dramatic performances, SYM
phony concerts and outstanding
speakers. On the practical siae,
it should also bring regional
meetings of scientific and eouca-
tlonal groups, business exnlDlts
and the like. These may well pay
off a large part of the original
cost and maintenance of the
building.
Years ago many conservative
citizens opposed city recreation
program on the ground that we
shouldn't spend the money. SINH
lar persons opposed purchasing
the Lyons estate for a Civic Cen
ter for the same reason. 1t is a
pleasure now to hear many OF
these same individuals boasting
of the accomplishments. 1t is too
bad they are now afraid to build
an auditorium always on the
timid ground that it will cost
money If the anditnriurn is, aban=
doned, we will not get any more
street lights, sidewalks, sewers
and the other things city always
needs, than we Will get with the
auditorium. Let us push forward
and get it built. The praise and
pride of the timid ones in their
beautiful new structure will be
ample reward for the rest of us.
Please let us not assume
that the name of our new build
ing is to be pavilion" l have
substituted auditorium" but that
isn't too good either. Any sug-
gestions?
Ralph Williams
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-01-15
Praises LibrorY
Ralph Williams

Perhaps there may be some
space in your nice newspaper for
a note of thanks TO a county
agency that was most helpful to
me recently and one which demon
strated a real desire to be of as
sistance in a most pleasant man.
ner.
was doing some research on
early American walk-in type fire
places. After checking in several
county libraries, | telephoned the
Gaithersburg brdNeh and asked
for names of other reference
books on this subject.
When l came TO the library, |
was delighted to see that the lib
rarians had gone beyond the call
of duty; there, to my delight
was a group of books on the sub
ject, plus bookmarks showing sec
tions in the books where the sub
ject of early-type fireplaces was
discussed.
The young ladies in the library
reference division we're most po-
lite and pleasant and gave me an
extraordinary feeling of respect
for them and the interest they
had in their work.
/ am a great believer in flow.
ers for the living, and so ] was
lavish in my praise for their co.
operation. But thought coun-
ty paper with your high standards
would be interested in giving this
sort Of cooperation bit Of men
ton.
Lillian Miller
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-01-15
An Open Letter

This is an open letter to the
Montgomery County Board of Ed
ucation. In January of 1858 the
students of Poolesville High
School in Upper Montgomery
County We're admitted to new
wing of their school which was
complete with a new gym, sci
ence rooms, music room, admin
istration offices and library, plus
several classrooms. This new
wing is also done in wide array
of weird" colorS which / under
stand is supposed to have some
psychological effect on our study
ing. l also understand that get
ting a person to decide on this
choice" of colors was very ex.
pensive.
Now, my question is, why
couldn't the building have been
built correctly instead of using
the money on the painting? To-
day, Jan. 9Th, the window shades
were Tapping in the wind from
uncaulked windows. Also, the
conference room has no heat in
it, and our guidance counselor
has brought a portable electric
heater to heat his office. Is it
more important to have students
pnt.inffe proper mood for study
ing or having them catch pneu-
monia?
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-01-15
Lila Thomson

business firm considering locating in the Cal.
thersburg area will pull up short before the pros
pect Of 25-cent telephone calls to the nearest
metropolis.
1t is pointed out that Rockville only six miles
closer TO the District of Columbia than Gathers
burg, calls the Federal City without toll charges
on some exchanges and that units charges are
made others. A matter Of six miles should
not add up TO a 25-cent charge.
If the telephone company bases its high toll
charges to Gaithersburg on the total number Of
toll calls going through the Gaithersburg ex-
change 1t should realize among other things
exorbitant toll functions to cut down volume.
Timely thoughts for the Montgomery County
Councils There are number of Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad grade crossings in Upper Mont
gomery County which - despite flashing lights
present dangerous, daily hazard to residents
of this county. Negotiations with the B&O andIor
legislation in May might serve to eliminate the
grade crossings and turn them into over or under
passes. We've been luckier than most i'm the
matter Of grade crossings casualties, but let's
not try our luck too far.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-01-15
oh! The HeQuity
Of 1t AH
Lillian Miller

Sometimes education just
doesn't pay!
For extra work in the County
Recreation Departments weekend
and holiday programs, senior rec
rcation specialists are paid 81 to
$2.25 an hour according to ex.
perience. All Of these specialists
are teachers with college degrees.
Custodians cleaning house after
the same programs get flat $40
an hour.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-01-15

In 1922 the County Police force con-
sisted of six men and six motorcycles Prior
TO 1922 the Sheriff and deputies enforced
the county law.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-01-15
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The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1959-03-20
KITTY HAWK PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Jepp Harris are
visiting their daughter and fam
lily. Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Can't of
Kingsport, Tenn.
Thomas M. Dowdy, Lightship
Nantucket, U.S.C.G., at Boston, is
home on 80 days leave.
Mr.. and Mrs. Purnell Gray of
Greensboro visittd their parents
over the week end Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Perry and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Haywood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert v. Beasley
and daughter Patsy and son Ken
ny of Norfolk spent Sunday with
Mrs. Jennie Beasley.
Shelton Midget of Virginia
Beach is spending few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. Truxton Midget,
parents, and sister, Mrs. Jack
Finn.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Hines re-
turned from st. Louis; with them
for a VISIT, their daughter, Mrs.
Jean Grove.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1959-03-20
DARE COUNTY LIBRARY
HELPING IN All CLUB WORK
By ]. L. REA, Jr.

The Dare County Library plays
an important role in the All pro-
gram in the county. All Club
members can take an assortment
of many projects. Is order to COM
plete their records and excel in
project work they often have to
visit the Library.
1t is generally believed by many
people that All project work deals
only with agricultural subjects;
this is entirely wrong because All
members are able to take projects
such as Better Grooming, Health,
Wildlife, Electricity, Handicrafts,
etc. Many of the records on these
subjects are brief and the Library
has available material on these
subjects.
Each month demonstrations are
presented to each club by the lead
ers. We often visit the Library for
material on various subjects. Not
too long ago, for example, we were
scheduled to give demonstrations
on tree identification. We found
that the material sent out by
our State office was made
quate. The librarians helped US in
locating reference material on the
subject.
The librarians at the Dare
County Library are most efficient
and helpful. 1t is indeed chal-
denge for not only the All men,
beers throughout the county, but
adults as we'll to avail themselves
of the fine reference material and
enjoyable reading in the Library.
We must all keep informed and
we can do this by reading and
studying books and material in the
Library.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1959-03-20
AVON PERSONALS

Clayton Brothers, Sr. has re-
turned from Kecoughtan Veterans
Hospital.
Obey Hooper, U.S.C.G., Elizabeth
City, is spending leave with his
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Gray were
visitors in Elizabeth City and
Manteo.
Dewey Scarborough, U.S.C.G.,
Norfolk, is visiting his family
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Pritchard
of Elizabeth City spent the week
end here with Mr.. and Mrs. Moody
Meekins.
Mrs. Katherine Scarborough was
a recent visitor in Norfolk.
Mrs. d. j. O'Neal spent last
week in Norfolk visiting her som
in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jerry Jones.
Mrs. Webb, son David, Mrs.
Chester Morgan and Betty Price
We're visitors in Norfolk.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1959-03-20
HATTERAs PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Austin went
to Elizabeth City Friday.
Mesdames Pauline Oden, Mary
Balance and Hazel Foster attend
ed a vacation Bible School Train
ing day for teachers at Elizabeth
City Thursday, March IL.
Royce Fulcher of the Coast
Guard is here visiting his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Leven Fulcher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Hollis went
to Manteo Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Oden and
AFR. and Mrs. Edgar Styron went
to Washington, N. c., Friday.
Mrs. Susie Austin and children
are home after visiting her par
entS at Ocracoke.
Oscar Burrus of Ocracoke visit
ed here last week.
Mrs. Alice Oden returned Mon
day after being a patient in the
Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth
City.
Garland Austin spent the week
end here with his sisters, Misses
Victoria and Dezsie Austin.
Mrs. Evelyn Gibbs of Manteo
will hold a Spiritual Life meeting
at the Hatteras Methodist Church
Sunday night, March % at 7:45
pm. The public is invited.
There will be a st. Patrick's
banquet at Scotty's Restaurant
Friday night, March 20 at 500.
Plates slips per person. Tickets
may be obtained from Mesdames
Winona Gray, Pauline Oden, Gail
Hollis and Sonia Doran.
The Lend-a-Hand Club met
March IL at the home of Mrs.
Comfort Austin. Eight attended.
At the end of the meeting the