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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-12-10
Fishing Contest
Winners Listed
By Trading Post

Five Rockville men have won
$25 gift certificates at the Rock.
vile Trading Post after having
been adjudged winners of the
stores fifth annual fishing con-
test.
The winners and the type Of
fish, sizes and places caught
are:
Small mouth bass-Maynard
Harper, 304 Baltimore rd., 21A
in. long, 81 pounds, Potomac
River; large mouth bass
Chuck Finley, 1929 Grandin
ave., 22-in. long, 81 pounds,
Glen Hills pond; carp-Brooke
EdmonSton, S. Van Buren,, 34h
in. long, Is pounds, 2 o., shot
with bow and arrow, Potomac
River; crappie-Med Prichard,
ASP Chestnut Ia, 151a-in. long,
/ pound, a o., C&O Canal; cat
fish-Rupert Curry, 709 Lin
more, 26% in. long, 6 pounds,
9 o., Potomac River; trout
Gabby Souders, 201a-in. long,
2 pounds, 5 o., Rock Creek.
Store owner Bill Fresch ex-
planned that entrants brought
their catches to the store and
winners were selected from
measurements kept for the
period January November 30.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-12-10

Dear Santa,
I would like to have for
Christmas some dresses for my
mother, and I would like to have
some new suits for my father.
And I would like to have a new
coat for my little brother. Also
would like to have a new outfit
for my big brother.
Yours truly,
Lea Thompson
Tschieffley Mill I'd.
Poolesville
Dear Santa,
Please bring me a Rifleman's
gun. Thank you.
Your friend,
Earle Harper
Germantown
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-12-10

Here Are First Letters to Santa:

Dear Santa,
am in the 1th grade. My
name is Irethea Sewell.
l am good girl. For Christ
mas l want these: Doll, Tea Set,
Dress, Stocking, and something
for mother.
1 wish you Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year.
Thank you,
Irethea Sewell
PooleSville
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-12-10

sirens worked, but 90 more in
the County didn't. The area
effort resulted in 7S.5 per cent
success - or 2O9 of the areas
254 sirens performed as ex-
pected.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-12-10

Dear Santa,
There are so many boys and
girls with dreams of seeing you
and telling you their wishes.
Now l know how lucky / am be-
cause I get to appear with you
on TV this week and that's
about the incest gift any little
girl could receive at this time
of year.
So it will be alright if you can
bring me a baton, teenage doll,
a carriage and a nurses kit.
There are some other gifts l
had in mind, but please take
them to some poor children, be-
cause my teacher says that
there are those who will have
very little if we don't share.
My brother Brian is two, and
he wants a choo-choo that goes
fast. A surprise for Mommie
and Daddy would be nice be-
cause / tease my brother some
time and they are pretty pa
tience parents.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-12-10

be improved. This was the
first time the entire (metro-
politan) system was tested"
They pointed out that IL CD
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-12-10
Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,
My brother wants doll baby.
And a little gun set. And dog
pull toy. And a bath robe. 1
want a soda fountain. And a
wanted dead or alive gun set.
And a chess game. I hope you
will give all boys and girls over
seas toys too. Thank you.
From Johnny and Alan Trail
Rockville
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-12-10

Dear Santa,
Please Send a Foot ball suit
with red Pants and Helmet.
Please Santa May Have a Bike
If you can Spare it. Good Luck
Santa.
Sidney allen FritZwater
Rockville
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-12-10

Richard wants a fire engine he
can ride in. He also wants a
steam shovel and an animal
that he can put his pajamas in
! want some books and an ami
NAL pillow different from my
brothers. We both want games,
records and View Master Films.
We will leave you some cookies
and milk.
With love,
10 Anne and Richard DOOdy
Damascus
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-12-10

You must get awful tired,
Santa, going to all those towns
so I'll leave you some hot choco-
late. Say hello to Mrs. Santa
Clause for me.
Karen Ballentine
Rockville
Dear Santa Claus,
We will not be here for Christ.
mas, we are going to our
Grandmother's. Please leave
some toys here and in Miami. l
would like a Steve Canyon he'll
met, a football and jersey, a
combat set and combat boots,
and a flying suit. I am eight
years old, and in the third grade
at Meadow Hall.
Merry Christmas to you,
Santa.
Donald Boar
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-12-10
Magnolia I'd.
Perberton, N. j.

Dear Santa,
My little brothers name is
Richard. Mine is 10 Anne. We
have tried to be good. Richard
Is four. I am eight-and-a-haH.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-12-10

Dear Santa,
My father is in the Army, we
have moved a lot. You have
been able to find my house. l
know that wanted a lot of
toys, please get to the sick chill
dren first. 1t doesn't matter if
l don't get everything 1 wanted.
P. S. Today, 1 am visiting my
grandmother at Derwood. Your
friend, eight years old Gail En-
bhey.
Magnolia rd.
Perberton, N. j.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-12-10

Dear Santa Claus,
Please bring me a Tiny-Tears
baby doll, with bottle and
kleenex, and a bib and a car
bed with her ptjamas and
dresses and herself. 1 want baby
shoes. l want a little mixer, and
a little baby-hi-chair. 1 want a
baby play pen.
Janet Bjerke
Rockville
Age 4
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-12-10

Read the Sentinel for the
most authoritative and detailed
coverage of county sports.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-12-10

Dear Santa,
l am a little girl Of 10, am
In the fourth grade. l would
like an accordion, some Christ
mas books and some logs. And
maybe a doll. There are so
many little boys and girls for
you to visit, 1 will leave cookies
and milk on the table.
Judy
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-12-10

Dear Santa Claus;
would like a bulldog tank.
also want a cowboy and In.
dian game. I want a jeep and
cannon and also a bowling set.
want a movie-land drive in
theatre and also a rifle. want
a tool set and remember the
poor children.
Stuart Bjerke
Rockville
Evening star., 1959-06-03
Film Sirens Sidetrocked
In Moscow Fair Poll

aspects, according to Miss Car
berry.
The machines. which cost
$l.S23 each. are automatically
set so that a Russian voter
can't pull down more than the
number Of levers required on
any question. II he happens
to prefer color television. model
homes. - in fact everything
he sees in the exhibit - that's
just too bad.
He can't put his signature
on the ballot and say "da" to
the whole slate. the way he
has TO when election time rolls
around.
Personally, I liked the old
controversial questions" said
one Shoup official after the
press conference. I'D like to
create a little storm over in
Moscow, as long as ! don't get
arrested"
Evening star., 1959-06-03

Marilyn Monroe and Kim
Novak are getting sacked in
favor Of science and culture
In Moscow this summer.
They won't be on the bal
lot when the American Ma
tional Exhibition opens there
on July 25.
Last year, tourists at the
Brussels Worlds Fair could
step into American voting ma
chimes and secretly register
their choice between the two
movie sirens. Not so In the
case Of the Russians.
"They don't know enough
about our movie stars" said
Albert Lubin. q United States
Information Agency officer.
"And what's more. the agree
ment calls for science. culture
and technology. Period"
Mr.. Lubin, other USIA ofii-
GERS and representatives of the
Shoup Voting Machine Corp.
met the press yesterday at the
Willard Hotel. The Shoup peo-
pie demonstrated one of their
four voting machines which
will be used at the exhibition.
Samples Opinions
"The voting questions will be
based on the exhibit itself"
said another official. well get
a more accurate sampling of
what the Russians prefer this
way"
The Russian visitor will be
asked to pull two levers indi-
eating which of the following
American cultural exhibits he
liked most: paintings. sculp-
ture. architecture. fictional
books or philosophical books.
According to one of the young
guides who watched foreign
voters at the Brussels Exhibi-
ton. Ivan may find this type
of question not only less spicy,
but far less simple than choos-
ing between Monroe and Novak.
AT Brussels. some of the visi-
tors found themselves con-
fused when confronted with a
choice" said Anne Carberry, a
former graduate student at
Georgetown University.
S1,823 for Machine
'"They thought they should
vote for both Miss Novak and
Miss Monroe"
Like their Brussels counter
parts, the Russians may prefer
to play" with the voting ma
chimes and study its mechanical
Evening star., 1959-06-03
Reformers Protest
Death of Monkey

LONDON. June 3 (AP).-A
British reform group yesterday
deplored the death Of Able the
space monkey in a sharp pro-
test delivered to United States
Ambassador John Hay Whitney
"The death of one Of the
victims of this heartless and
futile ordeal emphasizes no:
only the folly but the cruelty ot
submitting dumb and helpless
creatures to such suffering.
said a letter from the National
Society for the Abolition oi
Cruel Sports. which usually
campaigns against fox and stag
hunting.
Evening star., 1959-06-03
Queen Well Guarded

OTTAWA. June 3 tAP).--
Ships Of the Canadian and
British navies will maintain a
constant watch along the air
route to be taken by Queen
Elizabeth when she flies to Cam
ada June l8. the Canadian De-
fense Department has an
nounced.
Evening star., 1959-06-03

Sole priced only because the 2 famous manufacturers
ore moking changes in designs sttrms. generally dis
continuing these styles. Some ore morked down from
our own stock Sizes 32-4O ond IS M ond [; white ond
postels in group
Evening star., 1959-06-03

KGnns-Ltngerie-S Floor Washington:
Street Floor, Arlington
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-02
Grants Introduce
Catalog Service Here
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Grant customers will find an un-
usual assortment of fine merchan-
disc in the attractive new catalOg
priced for real savings, with some
items sharply discounted below
their normal listed retails. A wide
assortment is contained in the Spe-
cial Order Catalog: better quality
apparel for the family, cameras,
watches and clocks, health appli-
ances, household appliances, din
nerware, famous brand power
tools, typewriters, hi-fi equipment
furniture, rugs, lamps-and even
line of electric organs!
Purchases may be made for cash
or on credit terms. Extra copies
of the Grant catalog will be avail
able on lending library" basis
for convenience of those custo-
mers who may wish to discuss
their selections at home before
placing an order
Mr.. Atwood pointed out that
Grants is first in it's field to use
the catalog technique to supple
ment its store-stocked assortments.
1T is just another evidence of the
Grant Company's constant research
into the most effective means of
serving its customers BETTER" he
declared
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-02
NibLett Is Elected
Head Of Firenien
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as fire prevention chairman; Lin
wood Mauer as assistant secretary,
Ellis Kyle as parliamentarian.
1t was decided to hold the next
meeting at Milton.
The Rev. Ivon Downing of Ellen
dale gave the fire recorders re-
port for August in the absence OF
Mr. Donovan.
The report showed that there
were Al alarms in the county dur
ing the month, with IL in town
IL rural and seven for assistance
to other towns. There were no
false alarms during August.
Total loss was $59,14O, with
$43,310 in towns and $15,830 rural /;
S39,320 of the loss was covered by
insurance, giving total net loss
of $19,S2O.
Laurel responded to the most
alarms, eight; Glendale had the
greatest loss with $25, 500, and
Frankford and Delmar had no fires
There were no fire deaths during
August.
The fires were divided into types
as follows: Dwellings, IA; auto.
mobiles, 5; mercantile, 8; grass
8; chimney, L; woods, /; chicken
houses, 1; and miscellaneous, 16
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-02
Herman koff Sees
Some Coming Films
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Lasting for three days starting
Friday, the theatre men saw War
ner Brothers 1.-THE Miracle" a
thrilling adventure story in color
starring Carroll Baker and co-star-
ring Walter Slezak. Also screen
ed was "A Summer Place" fea-
turing Sandra Dee and Troy Dona-
hue At the Paramount exchange
the movie "But Not For Me" star
ring Clark Gable and Carroll Baker
was shown the theatre men. Incl
dentiy, Gable didn't get the girl
in this gay comedy hit. At the FOX
screening room, the picture. pre-
sented was 1.-The Best of Every
thing" in color starring Hope
Lange, Joan Crawford, Louis Jor-
dan and Brian Aherne, Columbia
offered a thrilling and exciting
war adventure Yesterdays En-
emy" which kept the exhibitors
on the edge of their seats. While
at the Universal film center, the
gay and happy comedy PILLOW
Talk" with Rock Hudson and Doris
Day was witnessed. United Artists
presented the explosive drama
"Odds Against Tomorrow" with
Harry Belafonte and Robert Ryan.
Highlights of the conferences
was the personal appearances of
movie stars and industry person
alities, including stars Troy Dona-
hue, Bob Evans and John Gavin.
Authoress Roma Jaffe, who wrote
the book "The Best of Everything" j,
story of New York City career
girls was also speaker.
These films are just a few of
the many big hits soon to be shown
on theatre screens all over the
country including the lavish spec
tacles, THE Big Fisherman" Dis
ney release, unfolding the wonder
full story of Simon called Peter of
Galilee; ben Hur", tale of the
Christ; and Cecil B. DeMille's re-
release Samson and Delilah.
For movie patrons who like a
story with an adult theme, the
subperb drama, Anatomy of a
Murder" starring James Stewart,
has been booked to play October
lila Another great drama un-
folded with frank and physical
force is Room At The Top" and
is scheduled to play at the Milford
on October 25-27. Both of these
towering hits are recommended for
adults only.
Schine Circuit officials also pre-
sent at the conferences were Sey-
mour Morris, director of advertis-
ing and publicity for Schine enter
prises, Bernard Diamond, Schine
circuit general manager; Donald
Schine, vice president, Schine
theatres and Sy Evans, publicity
department, Schine Circuit.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-02
Nursing Fine Career
For Young Women
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The Milford Memorial Hospital
is located in a growing commun-
ity among beautiful surroundings.
The Nurses Home, known as the
"Grier Building, provides COM
Portable and pleasant home as well
as the necessary classroom and
laboratory space and equipment
needed for training of Student
Nurses. Many additional models
and visual aids were recently added
as result of the generous be-
quests from the ]. B. Smith Estate.
A private fenced in area has been
completed as result of the gem
erosity of the Women's Auxiliary
and Nurses Alumnae. The stud
dent body has many social affairs
throughout the year, including
dances, parties, etc. They take an
active part in student organiza-
tions, including the National Or
ganizatiOn of Student Nurses.
of the students represented the
hospital at the National Conven-
tion of the Student Organization
held in Convention Hall, in Phila-
delphia during the first week of
May. Two of these students were
delegates to the Convention; two
others were selected to sing in a
choir made up of student nurses
from practically all of the schools
in the United States. A new ten
mis- court being built on the hos
pital grounds for their use by the
Milford Lions Club is virtually
completed and construction of a
barbecue grill is planned for the
near future.
A large majority of the students
that enroll in the school are from
the surrounding communities. After
graduation, many of them remain
in the local area and work at
the hospital. This usually pro-
vides sufficient graduate nurses to
keep the hospital adequately staff
ed.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-02

Coffee grown in attitudes higher
than 5000 feet is said to have bet
ter flavor than that grown below
5000 feet.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-02
Sussex County III. d..
Council Met Sept. %
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Continued from page one)
A Court Scene will be part of
the program in which all County
Chairmen and all local club presi-
dents will take part.
A Scholarship Skit will be pre-
sented, also.
Also, new feature of the days
program will be the first perform
ance of the newly organized Coun-
ty Chorus.
The following clubs were ap-
pointed to assist with the duties of
the day: Decorations, Atlanta
Hospitality Hollymount; Guest Cor
sages, Millsboro; Bulletin Board,
Greenwood; Exhibits, Craft Chair
men,
Miss Frances Shoffner, Sussex
County Home Demonstration Agent
was also present. She asked us
to refer to our Club Handbook
more often. She also said, 1--WE
must change our ways of doing
things along with the changing
times" She also stated that
the job of the Extension Ser
vice is to take knowledge to the
people. She also brought up a
question as to what makes a good
club and asked us to think about
that
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-02
Teachers Held First
Meeting OF NeIU Year

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to the central theme knowledge
for the Space Age.
Mr.. Hawkins reported on the
leadership conference held in
Dover on August %, 1859.
Mrs. Enge, a life member of
National Education Association,
reported on the convention held in
st. Louis this summer. She stated
the Delaware Education Associ-
alton had received one of the five
Willard e. Givens awards for an
outstanding display at the con-
ventiOn. She also enumerated some
of the advantages of being mem
Der of the N. E. A
Mrs. Ruth Blades then spoke of
the services of the D.S.E.A.; Mr.
John Kinnikin on the Kent County
Association; and Mr.. Bill Haight
enumerated the services offered
by the local organizations.
Mr.. McClung explained the func-
tions of the Kent County Credit
Union that was formed last year.
1t was announced by the Presi-
dent, that the. representative as
sembly of D.S.E.A. will be held
in Dover, on October IL and the
K.S.EA. will hold a coffee hour
in Harrington on October from
7:30-9:30 p. m.
Refreshments were served by
Mrs. Hammond and her committee,
assisted by number of girls from
Mrs. Miller's Home Economics
class.
The next regular scheduled
meeting will be held Wednesday,
October z.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-02
Del. Offers Hunters
Some Fine Facilities

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control or administration, and 1,600
acres of beach land administered
by the State Highway Department.
The largest public hunting tract
is the Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal Wildlife Area, 5000 acres
bordering the G. & ID. Canal in New
Castle County. In addition to hunt
ing, dog training and field trials
are permitted in this area and
camping is permitted under cer-
tain conditions.
Next largest among Game and
Fish administered tracts is the
Woodland Beach Wildlife Area,
1000 acres on the Delaware Bay
about 6 miles east of Smyrna.
Hunting of both waterfowl and up
land game is permitted
Other large tracts administered
by the Game and Fish are the
Petersburg Wildlife Area, $500
acres IL miles southwest of Dover
and the Assawoman WiIdlife Area
1,400 acres southwest of Bethany
Beach. Public hunting is permit
ed on both these tracts and camp
ing under certain conditions.
Petersburg also includes dog train
ing and field trial areas, and a
lodge available for use by civic
groups. Assawoman also offers ex-
cellent fishing and grabbing.
Other wildlife areas, administer
ed by Game and Fish and avail
able for waterfowl and upland
game hunting, are: the 2,300-acre
Little Creek area; the 635-acre
Prime Hook Wildlife Area, on the
north side of Prime Hook Creek,
4 miles east of Del. Rte. No. IA;
and the 35-acre tract, where the
Appoquinimink Greek enters the
Delaware River. A 95-acre tract
at Garrison's Pond, miles south
of Smyrna on U. S. Rte. No. 13,
offers upland game hunting as well
as fishing.
Public hunting is allowed in the
following State Forestry Depart
ment administered areas: Redden
State Forest and Ellendale State
Forest, in Sussex County and
Blackbird State Forest, in New
Castle County. Redden State For
est includes a well-equipped lodge
accommodating up to 20 people;
use of this facility is restricted to
civic or fraternal groups and prior
permission for use must be OBJ
tanned from the forest ranger sta
toned there.
Public hunting is also permitted
on the state owned and Highway
Department administered beach
lands between Dewey Beach and
Fenwick Island
Hunting on privately owned ru-
raj uplands is permitted at the
discretion of the owners and some
privately owned marsh lands are
available for rental to waterfowl
hunters.
Licensed hunters, in season, are
permitted to hunt the following
game: Rabbit, squirrel, quail,
pheasant, racoon, deer, red fox,
dove, several species of duck,
Canada goose, woodcock and rail.
Most of these species are found
throughout the state. The largest
deer concentrations are found a.
long the coastal area from Della
ware City to Milford. e
Additional information regard
ing hunting and fishing in Della
ware should be sought from the
Board of Game and Fish Com
missioners at Dover advises the
Development Department.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-02
BOMBS AWAY!

GRAFTON, Ill. (P)-Carl Pitt
inger's squirrel hunting trip start
ed out well enough.
He bagged two squirrels. Then
he aimed at third but this squir-
rel had a weapon handy. 1t dropped
a hickory nut squarely in Pitt
inger's eye.
Pittinger, 40, was treated at a
hospital for a minor eve injury.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-02
Trinity Area Church
Plans Home Coming
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The afternoon speaker will be
the noted Rev. Milton II. Keen, OF
Wilmington who writes the column
think 1t Over" for the Journal
Every Evening. Be sure to hear
his inspirational talk.
The speaker for the evening SER
vice will be Rev. Gerald Henderson,
of Mt. Pleasant Charge near Laurel,
former pastor of the church who
always brings very worthwhile
message.
There will also be special mu-
sic. Mark the date on your calen-
dar now and plan to worship at
Trinity, the church by the side OF
the road, on October IS.
Watch the papers for more def
mite announcements.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-02
State Youngsters To
Compete AT NEPPCO
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In the demonstration division.
Nancy Pearson, Dover. will repre-
sent the state with All poultry
foods presentation, titled sEggnog
with Variations"
Clarence Murphy remaining team
member will give a produc-
tion presentation on chick rear
ing, titled Start EN- Right.
DR.. Gwinn said young poultry
farmers competing in exposition
events are slated to arrive in
Harrisburg, on October 5. The first
afternoon will consist of registra-
ton, followed by q tour of the
nearby Gettysburg Battlefield. Con-
tests will begin October with
the prosecution of awards at a spe-
cial youth banquet in the Penn
Harris Hotel that evening.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-02
COOLER STILL

TULSA, Okla. (P)-George Dex-
ter petitioned district court to
-annul his marriage" to a girl
named Rose. Dexter, a bachelor,
said in 1919 he and Rose filled out
an application for a marriage
license. However, he didn't have
the cash and he returned to his
Army camp. Then Roses love cool
ed and the marriage didn't come
off.
Milford chronicle., 1959-10-02
WRONG TIME, SITE

NORMAN, Okla. (P)-An embar-
rassed coed at the University OF
Oklahoma is driving a car with the
sign "Just Married" lettered in al
most unremovable paint. She at
tended the wedding of friend and
her car was decorated by mistake.