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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-12-01

ington ave-, will be built on the
present site.
Location of the new building
in the center of town was sug-
gested by Sam Dawson, who
said the city could do a bit of
urban renewal on Montgomery
ave. by razing the area and
erecting its building there. Daw-
son referred to Rockville as the
"crummiest looking town in
Montgomery County"
Barnard T. Welsh struck out
at the proposed modern design,
reminding councilmen that they
were not in New York. you've
come here from there" he said,
"and celebrated our centennial.
Well, okay, celebrate it, don't
take it away from u.s."
David E. Belts, a local attor-
ney and part owner of the tradi-
tionally styled Jefferson build
ing, told councilmen, We've
just celebrated our centennial,
Continued on Page Az
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-12-01
Citisens Attack Design
OF Proposed City Hall

flee building hailed by the tradi-
tionalists as a building which
has increased the prestige of
the city,.
The modernists most telling
point concerned the additional
expense a traditional building
would be for the city. They
claimed the flat-topped modern
design would more easily and
economically lend itself to ex-
pansion to a third floor.
The design under discussion,
presented several weeks ago to
the council by the architectural
firm of Rinaudot and Coupard
of Bethesda, is for a contem-
porary, brick and glass struc-
ture of two stories with posi-
BILE expansion to a third floor.
Part of the second floor is
planned for rental until the city
has need for the additional
space.
The proposed city hall, which
will replace the 70-year-old
house a. Vinson st. and S. Wash
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-12-01

Representatives of more
than a dozen influential
Montgomery County organ
izations appeared before the
county's legislative delega-
ton this week to urge the
groups support of legislation
for reapportionment of the Gen
eral Assembly.
"You represent one OF the
counties most Disseminated
against" Sen. Edward S. Nor
throp and members of the
House delegation were told by
Phillip Thorson, president of the
Montgomery County Fair Rep
resentation Committee. IF leg
islators like you don't spear
head the fight, who will?"
Members of the local commit
tee and other county groups
were joined by representatives
of the Statewide Maryland Fair
Representation Committee in
their plea for a reapportion-
ment based on the population
Of counties and cities repre-
scented in the Legislature.
Legislative Plan Proposed
Royce Hanson, executive vice
president of the State organiza-
ton. proposed a plan to set
membership in the House Of
Delegates at from 100 to $50,
apportioned according to popu-
lation by providing that no
county or district would have
less than the present minimum
of two delegates.
He suggested that the State
Senate be lisn.tca TO no more
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-12-01

Proponents of both tradi-
tional and modern architec-
ture met before the Rock
vile City Council Monday,
to argue about the exterior
design of the proposed $3.50, 900
city hall, but no one raised the
question of the need for a new
city hall.
Although opinion was sharp
ly divided as to whether the
new structure should be glass
and-metal modern or stately
brick colonial, all seemed agreed
that the interior plans were ac-
ceptable and that architectural
designs throughout the city
created an unsightly hodge
podge" and mish-mash.
Because of the "hodge-podge,"
both sides were able to draw
from local buildings to support
their favorite style with the
new colonialistic Jefferson Of
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-12-01
Utilities
Bill Shared
By Council

The Rockville City Coun-
Gil agreed to deviate in part
from its five-year-old policy
of requiring developers to
foot the bill for all utility
lines and agreed to assess a
portion of a $4,000 water and
sewer bill.
Joseph C. Rodgers, engineer
and former councilman, had
previously requested the city
assess the whole project which
entails running 100 feet of
pipe past undeveloped property
to his clients site on Falls I'd.
in the Fruit Farm tract.
Rodgers maintained that in
GLIDING the total price of the
utility lines in the purchase
price of the house would inn
pair the competitive chances of
the half-acre subdivision, with
houses to sell from $4,000 to
$4,000.
Mayor Alexander j. Greene
told Rodgers he would not ia
vor a reversal Of the city policy,
but recommended as a fair COM
promise assessing a $4,000 por-
ton of the project which even
tually would benefit other prop
critics in the area. The council
concurred. Greene termed the
plight of Rodgers clients, Ma
than Lubar and Bernard Pas
kin, as Fan accident of location"
The proposed subdivision is sur.
rounded by undeveloped land
and is further complicated by
a need for a pumping station
since its elevation does not al
low for a natural flow into the
Rockville system.
The agreement with the city
will leave approximately $1,000
per lot of the utility bill, which
the council felt a reasonable
cost to the homeowner.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-12-01

sistant Cashier in 1884, was
made Executive Vice President
In 1887, and later became Pres
ident. When the First National
Bank of Gaithersburg and the
Germantown Bank were consoli-
dated on October Is, 1858, he
was elected President of the
new organization. Mr.. Hoyle
has been associated with many
community activities and was
the first president Of the Lions
Club Of Gaithersburg, president
of the Montgomery County
Bankers Association, president
of the Parent Teachers AssocIa-
ton, and Is a member Of the
Financial Advisory Committee
to the Montgomery County
Council.
J. Henry Hoskinson, elected
a member OF the Board of Di-
rectors of the merged instltu.
ton, Is actively engaged in the
General Investment Advisory
business. He was formerly a
member of the Board OF Di-
rectors OF the Germantown
Bank; became a Director Of the
Maryland State Bank of Mont.
gomery County when the Ger.
mantown Bank and the First
National Bank Of Gaithersburg
merged; and was elected Acting
Continued on Page Aio)
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-12-01

resident.
Judge Pugh ruled in favor OF
Mrs. Spencer Shoemaker and
remanded her request back to
the Board of Appeals for a de-
termination as to the use Of her
home for giving private music
lessons, observing that the
board Should exercise common
sense judgment in granting re-
lief in cases where there are
peculiar or unusual difficulties,
as well as hardship cases."
The board denied Mrs. Shoe
makers appeal despite the fact
that no objections were inter
posed by any individual or or
ganization," Judge Pugh noted.
The decision was based in part
on the ground that the resi-
dence, built by the appellants
husband 30 years ago, is too
close to the north and south
boundary lines to conform to r
go coming under which the pro-
posed use would be permitted.
In his opinion, Judge Pugh
observed that variances to the
coming ordinance can be grant
ed in cases involving "excep-
tional" or unusual hardship.
Citing the definition of the two
terms, he said 1T certainly can
not be said that the appellants
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-12-01

ing $500 to $10,S10.
Besides raising the starting
minimum to $4700, the scale
proposed. by Arthur D. Simonds,
jr., executive secretary of the
Montgomery County Educa-
ton Association, would create
new pay class for teachers hav-
ing doctorates, with a range
from $5875 to the new suggest
ed maximum of $10,810.
Through Simonds, the educa-
ton association also called for
a new pay scale for administra-
tive officials ranging from
$11,468 to $23,030. The present
range is from $500 to ST., 500.
The board accepted the pay
proposals for study during prep
aration of the 1961-62 budget.
New Steps Provided
In addition to creating the new
doctorate pay class, the pro-
posed scale includes interme-
date levels with salary mere
ments based on credit hours to-
ward higher degrees.
Salary ranges in five CLASH
fications in addition to the doc
torate would be as follows:
teachers with bachelors degrees
$4,000 to $7755; bachelors des
grees with 80 or more credit
hours toward a masters degree,
1895 to $3.50; masters de-
grees, $5170 to $1,000; masters
degrees with 80 or more hours
credit toward a doctorate, $5405
to $10,105, and masters degrees
with 60 hours credit toward a
doctorate, $5640 to- $10,340.
Other Areas Pay More
In calling for a $4,000 start
ing minimum for teachers, ST.
monds noted that the beginning
salary in the District of Column
bia is $4,000 and that a $1,000
base exists in many similar
Jurisdictions. He said, however,
1--WE feel that fair and perma-
nent relationship between the
starting salary and other places
on the scale is of far more i'm
portance than if our starting
salary were elevated to $4,000
recommended by the County
Council of P-TAs."
Under the proposed scale, he
pointed out, a teachers salary
would double in II years, as
Stunning he has earned mas
ters degree in that time. This
IS to encourage and retain our
master teachers when they are
most able and valuable profess
sionally," he explained.
The bachelors degree maxi
mum, Simonds said, has been
Intentionally held down in or
der to encourage additional
training" A.,
No salary index was proposed
for non-degree teachers, accord
ing TO Simonds, because I'VE do
not wish any assumption that
less than four years of AGA
demic work is adequate"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-12-01
Wider Use Urged

than so members, also appor-
toned on the basis of popula-
ton, with each county or legis-
lative district having at least
one senator.
Under Hanson's plan, Mont
gomery County would be repre-
scented by II members of the
House of Delegates and three
senators. The county now has
six delegates and one senator.
Petitions Presented
One of the highlights of the
meeting was the presentation
by William H. Romack, jr.,
petition day" chairman for the
local committee, of a stack of
petitions signed by county
voters asking for reapportion-
ment of the legislature. The
petitions, circulated at the polls
on General Election day, No
vember 8, bore more than 5000
signatures.
The legislators also received
a resolution approved by the
Montgomery County Civic Fed
Grafton. the county's largest
civic group, calling for repre-
sentation on the basis Of popu-
lation.
The resolution, presented by
John F. Ellis, said the Civic
Federation requests the coun-
ty delegation to the State Legis-
lature to strongly oppose legis-
lation along the lines of the
Walsh report and exert every
effort to obtain reapportion-
ment based on proportional rep
resentation."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-12-01
Pvt. Whalen Honored

Frederick w. Whalen, a 25-
year-old private, has been
selected Montgomery Coun-
tvs Policeman of the Year
in a program sponsored by
the County Knights of Co.
lumbus.
Whalen, an officer for two
years, was cited for his hero
ism in saving a family of four
in a house fire last June in
Clagettsville. He will be hon.
ored at a meeting of the
County Council next Tuesday.
Whalen will receive a gold
Columbian Medal of Merit"
a gold wrist watch and a cita-
ton from William G. LaGue,
district deputy for the
knights of Columbus.
Two other privates also
were selected by an eight
member nonsectarian Column
bian Ava rds Committee.
They are Pvt. Clarence M.
Thomas, III, of Damascus,
and Pvt. Henry Moore of
Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-12-01
All Escapees
Back in Jail

Montgomery County Jail
authorities placed an "all pres
ent and accounted for" label
alongside the names of four
young prisoners who escaped
from the jail Sunday night,
after the last of the four were
returned to custody Tuesday.
William Jarnigan, 10, Of Sill
yer Spring, surrendered to a
county court official, Edwin
S. BiIlheimer, jr., after n
chance meeting in Washing
ton, and John b. Weldon, Ill,
was arrested In a Takoma
Park home on a tip from an
informant.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-12-01
Sweeping Study
Set By Council
In Economy Move
Rising Costs,
Tax Demands
Prompt Action

"A sweeping ouA NCy VI Ll4C
county government with an
eye on wedding out waste
and inefficiency has been
ordered by the county coun-
Gil.
The move for the economy
drive was made by Councilman
Joe M. Kyle.
The council concurred in his
request for study Of the en-
tire governmental structure and
directed County Manager Mason
Butcher to seek ways of financ.
ing and conducting the study.
Kyle presented his plan ito
stop spending money" as a pos
sible alternative to seeking
ways to raise new revenue.
He suggested that some pro-
grams, which are CONTINUED
because they are on the books
have outlived their usefulness.
"A department by depart.
ment analysis of what people
are doing would determine IL
they really need do IT," Kyle de-
clared.
The council also agreed to
consider broadening the study
to include the charter system as
used in the county for the past
10 years.
Councilman David L. Cahoon
asked Butcher to determine
whether a university or some
other institution could conduct
the survey with its own funds.
Other methods suggested
were the use OF citizens commit.
tees, county department heads,
or an independent efficiency
consultant firm.
Consolidation of health and
welfare functions would enable
them to do "a better and q
cheaper job Councilwoman
Stella B. Werner contended.
Earlier in the day the coun-
eli received a recommendation
for a county arts center and
civic auditorium from its Cul-
tural and Civic Center Study
Committee appointed last April.
However, the committee report
ed that they found no need for
an outdoor sports arena.
The report, presented to the
council by Committee Chair.
man Jerry Cook, said the arts
center would require no public
funds, but would be financed
by public subscription. Housed
in the center would be reheas-
al rooms and a community
theater with seating capacity of
900.
The proposed plan also calls
for civic auditorium to seat
1000. Both facilities would be
located in the suburban area of
the county, where they would
be accessible to the most people.
The council plans a detailed
discussion of the report in de-
tail after further study.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-12-01

More than 449,110 new auto
mobile titles have been issued
by the Department Of Motor
Vehicles since January 1, 1860,
John r. Jewell, Commissioner
of Motor Vehicles, announced
this week.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-12-01
Handbook Ready

The Montgomery County
Chamber of Commerce will
distribute 100000 copies of a
212-page handbook or the
county covering business,
government and other infor-
nation about the area.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-12-01
Air Cooling
Policy Set
By Board

A policy of providing air
conditioning, on a regional
basis, in county schools util-
lied for summer activities
was approved this week by
the Board of Education.
In acting on a motion sub
mitted by Mrs. Helen ;scharf,
the board split SO, with DR..
Clifford K. Beck and Robert
Morrow opposing the air condi-
tioning plan. DR.. Beck said he
felt the cooling equipment
should be installed only in those
schools specifically designed for
it, while Morrow opposed air
conditioning altogether on the
ground that funds needed to fl
nance it could be applied to
more important educational use.
Morrow, who argued unsuc-
cessfully last week for an in
crease in the minimum book al
lotment for elementary school
libraries, specifically mentioned
libraries among facilities which
could be improved through di-
version of the air conditioning
funds.
Wider Use Urged
On the other hand DR.. c. Tay-
lor Whittier, superintendent of
schools, said he felt air cooling
Continued IN Para AoA
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-12-01
Appeal Unit Adnlonished
To Use Common Sense"

Circuit Judge James H. Pugh has reversed year
old decision of the Montgomery County Board of Appeals
in which refused to grant variance to permit private
music lessons for children in the 30ear home of county
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-12-01
Teacher Pay
Boost Urged
Board Asked to Approve Range
OF $4.7OO-$lO,8lO Next Year

The Montgomery County Board of Education was
asked this week to approve teacher pay scale for
1882 adding 5000 to the present starting minimum
and boosting the maximum after IL years from the exist
Evening star., 1960-01-10

Invisible porous openings blend just the right
amount of fresh air with each puff to give you
cooler, milder smoke. IL richer, fresher-tasting
smoke Now, more than ever when you take
puff, it's Springtime!
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1960-03-31
Romemuker Dates Listed

Dates of Homemaker club meet
ings and other sessions of the EX-
tension service were announced by
Miss Ethel Grove, home demon
stration agent.
April 5. 8 p. m. Casselman Val
ley club, home of Mrs. Donald
Newman. Mrs. Freeman Bethel
and Mrs. Wayne burst, clothing
chairmen will have the demonstra-
ton on sewing work centers Mrs.
Walter Swauger, culture chairman,
will present material on clothing
worn in Japan
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1960-03-31

entertainment is assured for the
expected capacity audience
Entries have been accepted in
each of the three categories of
both the Elementary" and Teen
age Adult classifications. Among
the total of 20 individual acts is a
male chorus from Crellin, Md, a
dance novelty number and vocal
group from Garrett Co Southern
High school, Oakland; instrumental
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1960-03-31

April 6, 1870 p. IN, Grantsville
club, home of Mrs George Diefen-
bach. Mrs. Raymond Rosenberger
will give clothing demonstration
and Mrs. Allen Baker will give
culture report. Altamont club, 1880
D. m. in Kitzmiller fire hall. Miss
Grove will give demonstrations on
picture selection, and others for the
period. Members of Mt. Zion,
West VindeX and Kitzmiller clubs
are invited.
April 7. 100 p. M, New Germany
club, home of Mrs. Delwood Mer-
rill. Miss Grove will give the dem
onstration; Swallow Falls club,
p. M, at home of Mrs. Earl EnloW.
Two demonstrations are planned
by Mrs. Hubert Martin, Mrs. Luke
Bowman, and Mrs. Charles War
nick
Special demonstrations are sched-
ulcd April by Miss Katherine
Close, home economist, Potomac
Edison company in her demonstra-
ton kitchen in Frostburg, starting
at 100 p. m. Members of Mars
Hill, New Germany, Friendsvillc
and Bittingcr clubs will attend
On April 7, also at 100 members
of Accident, Hoyes, Grantsville
and McHenry clubs will meet in
the Frostburg kitchen. Foods
chairmen are to have a program
planning period.
Two other demonstrations are
scheduled. On April 5 clubs and
interested persons in the Oakland
area will meet at The Grove, on
Deep Creek Lake Miss Grove and
Mrs. Johanna NJ. Stull, assistant
agent will give demonstrations to
Swallow Falls, Meadow Glade and
Altamont clubs A similar dem
onstration at the same place is set
for April Z for Oakland, Sunnyside
and Deer Park clubs by Mrs. Stull
and Mrs. John Haley, home econo-
mist for West Maryland Power
company.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1960-03-31
Jr. Chorus Plans
Singing Freshman

The Junior Chorus of Southern
High School of Oakland, will pre-
sent musical comedy in three
acts, The Singing Freshman, on
Tuesday, April 5, at 500 p NJ, in
the Southern High gymnasium.
Price of admission is fifty and
twenty-five cents.
The setting is Pop Jones' Cafe,
the college hangout, and the col
lege is "Yaieanova" The cast in
cludes Sue Martin, Jack Jones,
George Deem, Charles O'Haver,
Neil Henlinc, Alan Douglas, Jill
Jones, Kathy Gender, Judy Taylor,
Andy Damon, Stancic Bowers,
Lloyd Bittinger, Terry Dewitt,
Clifton Biscr and Jerry McClung.
Jack Jones is the singing freshman.
The story involves Mary, a stu
dent from Yaleanova, who takes a
summer trip abroad. and visits the
small country of Magenta While
there she becomes good friends
with the Princess of that country.
Zinita. The princess decides to
come to America for her educa-
ton and because she wishes to be
very democratic takes a job as a
waitress in Pop Jones Cafe, the
college hangout.
Sally Hoffman is student dra-
matte director and student dance
directors are Barbara Zepp, Rita
Dewitt, and Joyce Bergstrom. Sal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1960-03-31
.127 Make Grade;
Honor Roll Tipped

One hundred and twenty-seven
students made the honor roll at
southern High School for the
second term This was an increase
over the one hundred six who
previously made the honor roll for
the first term.
All A scholars for the second
term are ninth graders-Judi Kuhnle
and Sue Martin; tenth graders-Jo
Ann Ringer, Esther Yoder and Sue
Yuty; twelfth graders-David Con
der, Ruth Fox, and Sandra Savage.
Those making all AS and BIS for
the second grading term are:
Seventh grade; George Evans,
Richard Hauser, Ronnie McDaniels,
Bob McIntire, Tom Prince, David
Sisler. Deanna Fike, Carol Groves,
Judy Kildow, Jan Naylor, Linda
Oudsler, Linda Richie, Jean Rid
der, Katherine Campbell, Sandra
Harvey, Sandra Jordon, Donna
Shaffer, Nancy Glotfelty, Russell
Stewart Janice Fcaster, Sonya
Furr Sharon Custer, Darlene Fra
zee. Sheila Tasker, Janet Nine and
David Wilson.
Eighth grade; William Carlson,
Richard Perrine, Joyce Bergstrom,
Sally Buchanan, Marjorie Clary,
Sandra DeBerry, Sharon Goodwin,
Sally Hoffman, Jill Jones, Lynn
Malone, Linda Schlossnagle, Char
lotte Zimmerman, Harold Mosser,
Carolyn DeBerry, Judy Hoye, Bar
bara Jones, Judy Martin, Janet
Miller, Cosette Dewitt, Freda Ora
ham, Charlotte Hauser, Barbara
Liller, Donna Shaffer, Moses Mill
Ter. Pat Morris and Eddie Smith.
Ninth grade; Norma Calls, Jack
Jones, Gretchen Briner, Mary j..
German, Kathy Gender, Donna
Martin, Sharon Sanders, Sharon
Savage, Management Shaffcr, Anna
Bell Thomas, Elaine Winters, #Judi
Kuhnle, "Sue Martin, Richard
Gnegy, Osborne Tasker, Mary
Adams, Kay Bowman, Marie Con
der, Mary E. Itnyre, Pula Maruc-
ci, Donna Moreland, Mary J. Peck,
Joan Reiner, Nancy Sanders, Sue
Tibbs, Helen Bittinger, Janet Nc
Crobie, Sheridan Green, Beverly
Skipper, Judy burst and Harry
Cullers.
Tenth grade; Paul Sines, Jay
Bell, William Roy, Eileen Bernard,
Carolyn Bittinger, Marian Cox, AL
eta Savage, Darlene Weimer, $40
Ann Ringer: ESTHER Yoder, Jean
ME Foley, Sandra Orr, Sally SWEET
ger, Miriam Tichinel. Carol Woo
tiers, *Sue Yutzy, Douglas Ellis,
Betty Hinebaugh.
Eleventh grade: Carol Campbell,
Rodney Barkhurst, Mary Lou Ham
ill., Nancy Burton, and Wanda
Dawson.
Twelfth grade; Doug Bittingcr,
Margaret Fulk, Patsy Cover, Bar
bara Martin, Rita Miller, Barbara
Snyder, Betty Tusing, Loretta
YOder, Maurice Brookhart, David
Gender, Steve Malone, Kenneth
Wcngcr, Ruth Fox, Willard Ann
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1960-03-31
Show Music Makers
In Old Time Photo

Here is shown a group which, in
its day, was probably well known
in this section, but which now
poses another problem in identifi-
cation.
Some fifteen members of the
Horse Shoe Run Cornet Band
turned out this day more than a
half century ago to pose for the
cameraman-but this is one of
those cases where the event or the
persons involved are not at the
moment known.
Our readers have come through
in the past with some difficult
and accurate identifications Of
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1960-03-31
Talent Show Plans
For April l Complete

The stage is set and plans are
completed for Terra Atlas 9th An
nual Talent Show scheduled for
Friday evening at p. m, in the
high school auditorium there. Ac-
cording to the co-chairmen of the
event, Mrs. Dorothy Anderson and
Mrs. Harry Fraley, a variety of
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1960-03-31

ly Buchanan is in charge of ticket
sales and Sandra Right is publicity
chairman. The chorus has sixty
eight members and is directed by
MSS Barbara Lee Colabrese.