Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-01-21
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DIR. Russell
Back From
S. Vietnann
By Rita e. Elliott
Garden 1896

hockcreSt ar, cnleI OF the Epl-
technology and Biometry branch
of the National Institute of
Dental Research, recently re-
turned from S. Vietnam. He and
a close associate, DR.. Leather
wood, were there over two
months as part of the u. S.
Nutrition Survey team, which
included doctors and nutrition
lists as well as dentists.
Their job was to examine and
study these people who closely
resemble the Chinese in looks,
language, religion, and culture.
Their response was very en-
couraging-they were only too
glad to cooperate in every pos
sible way. The northern part of
Vietnam has been under Com
munist control since 1854.
They flew by way of New
York, and returned by Toyko,
making complete circle around
the globe. They brought back
many unusual souvenirs, also
DR.. Russell's hobby is taking
pictures and he brought back a
large collection.
Ten years have passed since
he and his wife and their four
children moved here from S.
Dakota. At that time the Doctor
came ahead only to discover
that he suffered from leukemia.
Even though Margaret was bed
ridden from Gripping arthritls
she came to his side immedi-
ately with the children. They
lived from month to month
until it was discovered to be q
chronic type, which is not con-
sidered as dangerous.
Margaret was always a very
active worker for the Red Cross
until illness forced her to re-
tire. She taught Home Nursing,
was chairman of the Mother
and Baby Care Course. In later
years she began to paint, a |
hobby which has brought her
much pleasure, and is very re.
Taxing. She also is a former
member of the Rockville Won.
ans Club, and is being rein
stated.
Talking to Margaret she said
that the Doctor has had such
serious physical setbacks, and
yet, today he is healthier look
ing than the average man. For
instance she recalled his chance
to go to Ethiopia last year, he
had just returned from Alaska.
but cancer necessitated chest
surgery Immediately. She feels
so thankful that he can be active
again.
Monday he was the guest
speaker at the Mems Club dinner
OF the Rockville Presbyterian |
church. Naturally his subject
concerned this past trip plus
his pictures were enjoyed by
everyone.
Their son John, a junior at
the University of Maryland. is
business manager of the Dia.
mondback college newspaper. |
Sgt. John Waybrant, 1920
Marshall ave-, just returned
from a 40-day trip, which in.
Guided IL countries in Europe.
Asia and Africa. His Job. as a |
communications specialist in the
White House, is to precede the
PRESIDENT of the United States
on any planned trip, and test
all communications needed for
contact to the White House
from any given point. He was
on three such trips in 1859
which included, Mexico, Europe
and the last jaunt.
Soon he will leave again for
South America, visiting Brazil.
Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.
Probably he will also pet 70
Paris later on, and to Russia
in the Spring.
These jobs are routine 10 him
and Just like anything else IN
life, according to John. He
thinks for someone who isn't
In this every day it might seem
exciting, for him 1t Is too much
time away from his wife. Carol.
and their three chiIrden.
His boss, 1t. Col. George 7
McNally, of Rockville. has been
az the White House for 10 years
IN charge of a communication
crew OF l25 men. On these "Ad.
vance trips he and a picked
crew Of men like John, leave for
their varied assignments with
each man responsible for a
special post.
Formerly in the Secret Serv.
ice OF the Army he is on Special
ASSIGNMENT to the White House.
he hopes to relate his MANY /
interesting experiences when
time can be found.
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